matchbox Bethesda

Name: matchbox Bethesda
Address: 7278 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD, United States, 20814
Telephone: (240) 465-0500
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (227)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

7278 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814

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2 people

Jul 24, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Lively
Good for groups

We’re known for wood-fired pizzas, mini burgers, fresh salads and chef-inspired entrées, like pan-seared sea bass and oven-roasted filet mignon. It’s American bistro fare, crafted from high quality ingredients with a chef at the helm in every kitchen.

Matchbox draws in passersby with oversized windows lining the sidewalk and a front-row view of the blazing pizza oven. Once indoors, the vibe remains warm and residential, as though guests are being welcomed into the Matchbox home. The design achieves this effect through elements like draperies to soften some of the more industrial edges and add texture, open shelving and wine displays, light gray wood wainscotting, and hardwood flooring throughout to lend natural warmth. Hand-painted murals from local artists add further context to the neighborhood, and bring in a touch of personality as well.

Outdoor seating on patios along both Woodmont Avenue and Elm Street offer plentiful people-watching in warmer months.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, American, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(240) 465-0500
Website
https://www.matchboxrestaurants.com/bethesda
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Felipe Munoz
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
7278 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Neighborhood
Bethesda
Cross street
Elm Street
Parking details
Montgomery County public parking is behind the restaurant.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 227 people are saying

matchbox Bethesda reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Matchbox Bethesda boasts a lively ambiance and a varied menu, perfect for brunch or lunch with friends or family. Guests appreciate the "great service" and "amazing" staff, especially servers like Alexis and Nene. While some diners noted service inconsistencies, many found the food "hot and delicious" with standout options like pizza.

227 Reviews

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porsha
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
1.0
Dined on July 13, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Not many options as the other food made my stomach hurt
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Shanelle
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alexis is amazing I’m always excited when she is my server!
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cory
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service! Would recommend to anyone. We will come back soon!
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Tomeka
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful waiter. All the food that came out was hot and delicious.
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Benita
Washington, D.C. Area13 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Great Father’s Day celebration. Waiter was not very attentive and super busy. Food was great, live DJ on point.
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Nia
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nene was a great waitress. The food was good and she even gave amazing recommendations. Would highly recommend this brunch!
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Maryland
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We were offered a quiet spot to sit, which was really great. The staff were not all on the same page about what brunch options were being offered and it took quite awhile to get it sorted. Even though our room was quiet, the rest of restaurant was quite busy and service, while polite and friendly, was a little unsettled. Table set for four and not six-had to retrieve own silverware. Only 4 water glasses served. Food was generally ok, but in some cases didn’t match the menu (no butter on pancakes, syrup cold, not warm). Peach mimosa was outstanding.
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Kate
Atlanta2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
A very mixed experience; food was good overall, but service was lacking. They messed up an order, took it back to fix it, forgot about it, and then delivered it again once everyone else at the table had already eaten. At that point, the dish should have been comped. For the price, I do not think it lived up to expectations and I probably would not go back.
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Ray
Unspecified1 review
2.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The quantity and quality of the food has substantially declined. The noise level is very high due to poor acoustics. It’s hard to hear yourself think. When serious food errors were made, a $10 discount was offered. Given what happened, this is derisory and frankly insulting. The “all inclusive” menu options are terrible and not good value. We will never go back. Thank you.
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Be
Baltimore / Maryland3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Hostess were great! Server was also very sweet and pretty attentive. Loved the Dj. Will definitely be back
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FAQs

matchbox Bethesda offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (240) 465-0500.

matchbox Bethesda is rated 4.3 stars by 227 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 24, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

7278 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814

Additional information

Cross street
Elm Street
Neighborhood
Bethesda
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, American, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Montgomery County public parking is behind the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Felipe Munoz
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.matchboxrestaurants.com/bethesda
Phone number
(240) 465-0500

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