matchbox Capitol Hill

Name: matchbox Capitol Hill
Address: 521 8th Street SE, Washington, DC, United States, 20003
Telephone: (202) 548-0369
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

934 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Neighborhood gem

Bubbling, thin crust pizzas, mini burgers, crisp salads, and craft cocktails...four great reasons to visit matchbox today. We’re Capitol Hill’s 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.

Located on the bustling 8th Street corridor of Barracks Row, our second location in Washington, D.C. was built out of love for the revered Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Our lofty mezzanine mezzanine accommodates 44 guests seated, or 30 guests standing, so there’s plenty of space for intimate dinners, private parties and get-togethers.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 15, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Pizzeria, Bistro
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
(202) 548-0369
Website
http://matchboxcapitolhill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We’re also 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 on Barracks Row, two blocks from the Eastern Market Metro. The second floor mezzanine accommodates 44 guests seated, or 30 guests standing, reception-style. To start planning, please contact us at hello@matchbox369.com or (202) 548-0369.
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.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (844) 259-6468

Location
521 8th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Cross street
H Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Eastern Market Metro
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Social Hour Food + Drink Specials
Multiple dates available
Sun - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Sat - 4:00 PM - 10:00 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 - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM,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.
Social Hour Food + Drink Specials
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 11:00 AM - 4:00 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.

What 934 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
3.9Service
4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

934 Reviews

CN
ColleenN
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The crab soup was good but a bit salty. The spicy honey pizza was awesome. The fettuccini has a bit too much sauce. Could have used some bread to soak it up. The drinks were pretty good.
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RedondoBeach
Los Angeles
86 reviews
vip
4.0
86 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Who is cold in the restaurant. The fans overhead were turned on and blowing cold air. The restaurant was in capable of turning them off during our whole meal.
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AndrewC
Washington DC
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food and attentive service. I need 17 more characters
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nickname
Washington DC
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was awful. Not the first time. The managers are typically very good (as was the case here once they became involved), but the server was quite bad.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amber was amazing! The waitress was the best !!!!!
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Jenn
Atlanta Metro
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed having brunch here! Yummy food and attentive service
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RobertP
Raleigh
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Came here for brunch. We were seated quickly, but took a while for our food. Servers were decent but not friendly. We ordered pizza, traditional breakfast, salad, a bottle for mimosas (3 juices). The food was less fresh, less delicious this time around. Also missed the “cornflakes French toast” from the previous menu (Nov 2023). All in all, we’d go again just for the mimosas.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My daughter and I had great service from an amazing bartender that took the time to come from around the bar and in to the dinning area to take our orders and serve us. Great attention to detail.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server was so friendly and kind. The other servers helped even though they weren’t assigned. So kind
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Overall the ambiance was good, bright and clean. Our service was slow and disjointed. Our apps arrived before our drinks, entrees arrived one at a time and people waited to eat. The food was ok with some things, the aricini and the bread were very good, tuna salad, good and the burger and pizza ok.
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Bohica
Baltimore
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Just AWFUL. Shrimp and grits was VERY salty. Pizza crust was burned beyond recognition. Service was terrible. Entrees arrived at different times. Waitress literally disappeared after last entree was brought to the table. No silverware setup-had to ask while entrees got cold. No offer to refill drinks. Dirty dishes were not cleared. No offer for dessert and coffee. NEVER AGAIN!
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GenomeM
Washington DC
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The ribeye was soooo thin for $38 It was not crowded so I guess our waitress just let us be, but we always had to get someone to get her. She didn't even close us out. I would recommend with precautions.
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ImAFoodie
Washington DC
30 reviews
vip
3.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Matchbox seems to have gone down from what it once was… used to be a great place to go to, get good service and food. Guess the pandemic has continued to plague the service industry. While our server was nice she was not very attentive. Several times had to ask other staff to get her. The food was good.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We were seated immediately. Then We waited 20 minutes to be greeted before we left and went to Teds Bulletin.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I loved the meal I got the the prices weren’t super expensive either!
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tonys
Baltimore
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our server and her trainee were wonderful. Glad we picked MatchBox!
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Birthday
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had artichoke & spinach dip with chips, it was great! I had the The Pessimist red wine, pizza with bacon, garlic finished with avocado & arugula. Bread pudding for dessert.
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Brendan
Washington DC
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Overall the experience was fine but there was a significant wait time for service. The server explained that they were short staffed and did her best. It's not that there was a rush of customers, there were only 5 tables occupied outside and a few indoors. I consider it a management issue not to have adequate waitstaff.
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DrSandra
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great price, great service all in a chill atmosphere.
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KareemH
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely horrible! Our waitress was great, however the bartender was horrible! We sat one level up with our kids and we were still about to hear the inappropriate conversations the bartender was having while she stood behind the bar. That’s how LOUD SHE WAS! I also ordered a peach mimosa and it was made with peach liquor and sparkling. I sent it back because that’s not what I ordered. I asked can I have a regular orange mimosa. I watched the bartender put orange juice in the same mimosa I sent back then the proceeded to serve it to me again. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE! This is a company I spend money with every Sunday without a doubt. I’m truly sad that it has come to an end because of an unprofessional and inappropriate bartender
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BarbaraL
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waitress was terrific and we loved our pepperoni pizza and salad.
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AmyQ
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This is one of my favorite restaurants in the Capitol Hill area. I go here every time I come to DC. The food is great. This time I came with family and we had 2 disabled people. I forgot to put that in the reservation - my fault - but they are noticeably disabled (canes and wheelchair). The first floor was pretty much empty but they still sat us in the upper area. Yes my mom and sister can use stairs with assistance, but when the other tables were empty the majority of our time there, it didn't make sense. Our waitress was sweet but more attentive to other tables as we were the table in the kitchen. Our appetizers came before our drinks. My drink was wrong. But at the end of the night, the food is always amazing which is why I would still come back again. But...a little sensitivity training reminder to how to seat customers is needed.
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SaraouniaM
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Went there on August 6th,2023 Waited over 30minutes for water—never got a server and the bartender had to support (Ravaughn was great). RAT ran from the kitchen up the stairwell about 15mins after we received our pizza. Worst Matchbox location in DC
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Air conditioning wasn’t working. Took 10’min to get one drink.
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AmandaS
Cleveland
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Honestly, I thought the food was mediocre and the service was slow. We didn't have cocktail napkins or coasters and our drinks were sweating all over the table which resulted in puddles of water that were streaming off the table.
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TheresaM
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Casual dinner. Fries and crab cake were good pear salad had too much dressing
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Heather
Washington DC
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Waited 20 minutes before we had to grab a server — and the place was nearly empty. Once the server came, service was great, food was good.
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JayJordan
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great good and good service. Steak and eggs was so good.
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Tstar
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful time with great service! Our waiter was the best!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
The music was so loud and it felt dirty inside. Our food took over 45 min to arrive.
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Todd
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Our server Tarja was very friendly and even presented my 4 year old with dough to play with. She loved it!
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and good service at a reasonable price!
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Chloe
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat outside on a perfect weather day. Server was excellent (sorry I forgot her name).
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dckenny
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Pope, the bartender is amazing. He was attentive. He also noticed no one came to take our order, so he ended up waiting on our table...in addition to his primary role as bartender. He made our evening!
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CharlieP
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Some food was excellent and some just ok. Pizza was cold so manager did remake fresh. Server, Pope, was excellent!
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Fsugirl85
New York City
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Server was slow to the table and throughout the dining experience.
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SusanR
New York City
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We are visiting DC after moving away 6 years ago. We always thought Matchbox was a fun restaurant that did pizzas, burgers and salads VERY well. After our long trip we decided that our old friend Matchbox would do the trick for a quick bite. The restaurant did not seem crowded but we waited several minutes to be seated. Once we were seated no one came over for 10 minutes. A very nice waitress said she would take care of us - but the service was incredibly slow. My husband asked her about a specific beer and she said it is on tap and beer. She clearly was not familiar with the beer choices. He asked for a taste - big mistake - that took another 10 minutes. Finally my beer came out with one of the requested waters. Then 10 minutes later the salad and pizza came out together. We had to wait for silverware. Finally my husband's' beer came out. I believe our waitress was new and inexperienced. She was very nice but someone should be training her. There seemed to be enough staff to run things smoothly but that was not happening. Sorry to say - we will not be going back to Matchbox.
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Jenniferd
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
So disappointed! The food was bad and the service was worse.
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OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
It was way too hot inside. We asked to open the front doors to get a breeze and they said no, so we opened it ourselves. Never got water refills. Ordered a sandwich with avocado which was brown couldn’t eat it. Not a place I would recommend.
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iLoveFood
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It’s a cute spot. The food was good as hell. Got the blackened salmon and grits and my partner got the Cajun shrimp pasta and they were both LOADED with flavor. Will be back.
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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from matchbox Capitol Hill using the Order Online button. matchbox Capitol Hill also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. matchbox Capitol Hill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 548-0369.

matchbox Capitol Hill is rated 4.3 stars by 934 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 15, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

521 8th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
H Street
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
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, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Eastern Market Metro
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://matchboxcapitolhill.com/
Phone number
(202) 548-0369
Catering
We’re also 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 on Barracks Row, two blocks from the Eastern Market Metro. The second floor mezzanine accommodates 44 guests seated, or 30 guests standing, reception-style. To start planning, please contact us at hello@matchbox369.com or (202) 548-0369.
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.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (844) 259-6468

matchbox Capitol Hill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Social Hour Food + Drink Specials

Kids Eat Free on Tasty Tuesdays

Social Hour Food + Drink Specials

Menu

What 934 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does matchbox Capitol Hill offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is matchbox Capitol Hill restaurant rated?

Is matchbox Capitol Hill currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information