matchbox Pentagon City

Name: matchbox Pentagon City
Address: 1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA, United States, 22202
Telephone: (703) 340-3884
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4 (1022)

$30 and under

American

1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202

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2 people

Jun 12, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 48 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Good for groups
Great for brunch

Bubbling, thin crust pizzas, mini burgers, crisp salads, and craft cocktails...four great reasons to visit matchbox today. We’re the neighborhood gathering place for fun, upscale casual dining, with local, award-winning beers, broad spectrum wines, and handcrafted signature cocktails you won’t find anywhere else. The jewel of Fashion Centre, our 12,000 square-foot refuge offers fuel for shopping, including a breezy terrace that overlooks the bustling streets of Pentagon City. Spanning two levels, with a mezzanine that accommodates up to 150 guests, there’s plenty of space for intimate dinners, large parties and get-togethers. Have a seat at the airy 8-seat pizza bar where bubbling, thin-crust pizzas make their debut, or wave to the people below from a private booth in the sky. It’s hard to ignore the industrial glass and steel elevator, or feel the warm, primal fires from two wood-burning ovens.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Pizzeria, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 340-3884
Website
https://www.matchboxrestaurants.com/pentagon-city
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Juan Torres
Catering
We're the place to meet, laugh and enjoy great food with great company. From anniversaries to baby showers to corporate events to weddings, we have semi-private and private spaces to accommodate it all! Located in the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, directly at the Metro station, the mezzanine accommodates all parties up to 150 guests. To start planning, please contact our private events team at events@matchbox369.com or 855-651-0369.
Private party facilities
Whether you’re celebrating a personal milestone or planning a business meeting, matchbox has the perfect private space for your next lunch, dinner or cocktail reception.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202
Neighborhood
Arlington
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesdays are now the best day ever at matchbox! Kids 10 and under get a free 10" cheese pizza with the purchase of any adult entree when you dine in for lunch or dinner on Tuesdays. What a great way to enjoy a meal with your family! Limitations: Dine in only. One free kids' pizza per adult entree, 14" pizzas, burgers, or protein salads. There is a charge for additional pizza toppings.

What 1,022 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0

4.0 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
4.0Service
4.0Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Matchbox Pentagon City offers a lively atmosphere with an "energetic vibe" and "great brunch vibes." While some diners found the brunch and service inconsistent, others praised the experience as "great," with standout servers like Alexa and Dylan enhancing visits. The restaurant's DJ adds a festive touch, making it ideal for those seeking a vibrant dining experience.

1,022 Reviews

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Dwayne
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Matchbox in Pentagon City is a fantastic place to grab a bite, whether you're in the mood for their signature thin-crust pizzas or a hearty brunch. The atmosphere is lively, the service is attentive, and the food quality is consistently impressive. However, while the brunch menu offers delicious options, the pricing feels a bit steep—especially considering that mimosas aren't included. With so many places offering bottomless brunch deals, it would be great to see Matchbox incorporate a similar perk to enhance the value.
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Joseph
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Maybe my mistake was falling for Instagram hype, but this did not come close to living up to what was hyped. The food we ordered wasa not great and the taco bar was just ok. They said their cotton candy machine was broken, so there went the highlight for our toddler. If you are a seafood lover, the bang for your buck is the snow crab pasta dish. The only decent item was the ice cream bar but the overall experience was definitely not worth $62 per person. Speaking of which, I'm not sure why they charge $62 at this Pentagon City location but other locations are $45 or less? The only good thing I can say about this place was the service was friendly.
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Kimberly
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
1.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Quality of food is awful! Music is too loud. You can’t hear the server. Outside ambiance it great. Staff seems aware of poor food quality.
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Candice
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We sat as a group of 3 to enjoy the much promoted unlimited brunch. When the waitress took 15 minutes just to greet us, we started to leave but stayed. Big mistake. The food was delayed, cold, and, congealed. None of the food matched the ads seen on social media. The stuffed French toast were not stuffed, the seafood pasta only had the crab legs, not the sausage or shrimp that was advertised. My friend did not have any sauce for the catfish and grits and when she asked the waiter, she didn’t know what we were talking about. There was not 1 plate that we finished in its entirety, because it simply was not good. The atmosphere was decent and they started playing music around 3:00 pm which was nice. It wasn’t overly crowded and we were sat exactly at our reservation time.
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Charisse
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
3.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The price is DOUBLE the price from other matchboxes and the food is horrible! The waitress was pleasant, but they are running so much food that they got confused multiple times of what food went to which table. For $80 I will not be going back to this location. Again, the food was HORRIBLE!
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Cristina
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great! $45-$65 “tastes everything on the menu; chef should consider small plates, hated I wasted food. Great experience!
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Desiree
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This brunch is a great value. Our server Alexa was awesome. Everything was delicious except for the waffles. The waffles were cooked too hard and left under a light. When brought to the attention of the server cooking the waffles he seemed dismissive. Also remove the tortillas from under the light. They were also hard. I would recommend this brunch but not the waffles.
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James VIP
Washington, D.C. Area62 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Upon opening the door we were hit with extremely loud music. The buffet consists of make-it-yourself tacos and waffles. You can get crab legs only if you order the seafood pasta. They will bring you one order of crab legs alone without pasta but if you want more crab legs you have to order the pasta. This seems like a waste since the pasta sits there uneaten. The crab legs were served without a cracker device to crack open the shells. The crab legs were served without a plate or bowl to put the shells. The bloody Mary's were okay but did not have the promised bacon or Old Bay rim. The crab soup was good, however. The price is reasonable and this would be an okay place for a twenty-something just starting out eating brunch. My partner and I witnessed older, 40ish customers walk in and walk out immediately, even with reservations. We stayed but will never go back. If you like deafening music and skinny crab legs then, this is the place for you.
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ReNashia
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a whole vibe! I love that it was family friendly and still gave great brunch vibes.
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Ashley
Virginia1 review
1.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Poor service overall. Food was cold and not cooked well for the most part.
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FAQs

matchbox Pentagon City offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. matchbox Pentagon City also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 340-3884.

matchbox Pentagon City is rated 4 stars by 1022 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 12, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 48 times today

1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Arlington
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Pizzeria, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Juan Torres
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.matchboxrestaurants.com/pentagon-city
Phone number
(703) 340-3884
Catering
We're the place to meet, laugh and enjoy great food with great company. From anniversaries to baby showers to corporate events to weddings, we have semi-private and private spaces to accommodate it all! Located in the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, directly at the Metro station, the mezzanine accommodates all parties up to 150 guests. To start planning, please contact our private events team at events@matchbox369.com or 855-651-0369.
Private party facilities
Whether you’re celebrating a personal milestone or planning a business meeting, matchbox has the perfect private space for your next lunch, dinner or cocktail reception.

matchbox Pentagon City

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays

Menu

What 1,022 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does matchbox Pentagon City offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is matchbox Pentagon City restaurant rated?

Is matchbox Pentagon City currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information