matchbox Penn Quarter

Name: matchbox Penn Quarter
Address: 750 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20004
Telephone: (202) 289-4441
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (606)

$30 and under

American

750 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004

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2 people

Jun 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Great for happy hour
Lively

Come and enjoy our 3.6.9 mini burgers, blazing hot pizzas, or any one of our chef-crafted dishes.

From its prime perch on bustling E Street NW in Penn Quarter, matchbox delights neighborhood workers, visitors, and residents with a casual, welcoming spot for a quick weekday lunch, lively happy hour, bottomless weekend brunch, and dinner for both date nights and groups. An expansive bar area with ample seating attracts sports fans and concert-goers heading to Capital One Arena, and boasts numerous TVs for game-day viewing as well. A definitive element of the matchbox dining experience is the custom pizza oven that fires up signature thin-crust pizzas within minutes, and its surrounding pizza bar that offers a front-row view of the action. Outdoor seating along E Street offers plentiful people-watching in warmer months.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Sports Bar, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Mon 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 289-4441
Website
https://www.matchboxrestaurants.com/penn-quarter
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jose Santos
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
750 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Cross street
E St and 7th St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Social Hour Food + Drink Specials
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sip sip hooray! Enjoy a special social hour menu every Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 pm in the bar. Gather around and let's get social over sips + bites.
Kids Eat Free on Tasty Tuesdays
Multiple dates available
Sun - 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM,Mon - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM,Tue - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 9:00 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 606 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Matchbox Penn Quarter offers "delicious food" in a vibrant setting, praised for its "friendly staff" and "excellent service." The wood-fired pizzas and sliders are highlights, perfect for pre-event dining. While reservations occasionally face challenges, the atmosphere and location near Capitol One Arena make it a popular choice for both locals and visitors.

606 Reviews

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Chele
Cincinnati / Dayton1 review
3.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food was okay, service was terrible. We had high hopes for Matchbox- unfortunately we were disappointed. We sat down and were greeted right away, our server asked if it was our first time visiting (it was). She told us that they offer free bread for first time guests- we said sure…. Never saw the bread. We ordered drinks, a pizza and chicken sandwich with fries. The pizza (fig and prociutto) was good, not great. The chicken sandwich was hot, but under seasoned (should have gotten Nashville hot instead of regular) the fries were cold and stale. We waited for our server to check on us, and ended up having to wave her down to ask for fresh fries…. That was pretty much the theme for the rest of the meal- we had to ask for more water, ask to order another round, ask for the check. There were lots of road closures in DC and it was starting to rain- so the restaurant was not very busy- we expected more proactive service but our server was often seen socializing with other staff members.
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Maggie VIP
New York City11 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Branson, our waitperson, was terrific. However, we had asked for a patio table and were seated inside with no explanation or apology. We ordered the sliders "medium" and with Gouda. They were overdone -- very dry -- and with the least amount of cheese possible. The onion straws were generous and very good.
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David
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service. Only criticism was that it was very noisy. Seemed particularly loud as there were just the 2 of us and there were a couple of birthday party groups.
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Matthew
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was good. A little noisy in the dinning room. Was told they had no seating when I called but had plenty of tables.
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Jamie VIP
Los Angeles28 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quick service and friendly staff! I highly recommend.
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Michael VIP
Washington, D.C. Area17 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
During the NHL season Matchbox is one of my go-to spots given their location, good food and generally friendly servers. This view tested yesterday. Three buddies and I had reserved a high-top table in the bar area for pregame dinner and drinks. The confirmation we received reflected our wishes. When we arrived (2 min before our reservation time) the Manager informed us that no high-tops were available and that we would have to sit at a regular table. When we questioned how this was possible he claimed that seating was a only request and that he could not hold bar tables “for an hour“ even if they were reserved. He never apologized and to make matters worse would not give us the happy hour drink specials available at the bar even after I showed him our confirmation and tried to reason with him. This “Manager“ should not be in a client facing role. Our very pleasant and efficient server would make a far better Manager.
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Robert
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, good service, friendly staff and very affordable.
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Colleen
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore25 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great spot for lunch. Food was delicious. Service was ok.
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Matthew
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was disappointing and average. Scallops were previously frozen and small (5 small scallops, a few mushrooms in a corn sauce), but served in a massive bowl which made it look even less that it was. We frequented this restaurant many times while living in DC, but with so many options, it’ll be our last.
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Taima
Washington, D.C. Area16 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I will say that we went for Happy Hour and it was crowded. We sat in the bar area and the young lady that was supposed to go be the waitress kept disappearing. The bartender, Manuel, was great. He confirmed that there was actually a Happy Hour after the waitress told us there wasn’t one. There was another guy who stepped in and helped as well. He was great and attentive. If you go for Happy Hour, go early and check out Manuel
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FAQs

matchbox Penn Quarter offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. matchbox Penn Quarter also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 289-4441.

matchbox Penn Quarter is rated 4.4 stars by 606 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 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

750 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
E St and 7th St
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Hours of operation
Mon 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Sports Bar, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jose Santos
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.matchboxrestaurants.com/penn-quarter
Phone number
(202) 289-4441

matchbox Penn Quarter

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Social Hour Food + Drink Specials

Kids Eat Free on Tasty Tuesdays

Menu

What 606 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does matchbox Penn Quarter offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is matchbox Penn Quarter restaurant rated?

Is matchbox Penn Quarter currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information