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matchbox Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

matchbox Bethesda

4.3
4.3
203 Reviews
$30 and under
Pizzeria

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, American, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 18:00–21:00 Fri 18:00–22:00 Sat 15:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Location
    7278 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 203 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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Matchbox Bethesda offers a welcoming atmosphere, ideal for families and larger groups. Guests praise the "great" pizza and "excellent" brunch options, with standout dishes like street corn and fried chicken sandwiches. While service experiences vary, patrons frequently commend the "nice" staff and "excellent" service. A lively spot for reconnecting with friends.

203 Reviews

  1. Stephen

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The host staff was excellent, both friendly and personable. The food was very good. We had to wait a little bit at first because it was busy but once waiter came, the food service was fast and steady. Would recommend.

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  2. elena

    VIP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The pizza oven broke and they didn’t mention it when we sat down. The food was so-so. Not a great experience.
    matchbox BethesdaResponded 2 days ago
    We're sorry to hear about your recent experience. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the pizza oven issue and we'll strive to communicate better in the future. Your feedback about the food quality is noted and we'll work on improving it. Thank you for your review.

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  3. Julie

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We were completely underwhelmed by the service tonight. The waiter came to take our order but didn’t notice we didn’t have menus. He left the menus and finally came back for drink orders. We ordered a bottle of wine which he delivered by dropping on the table in a wine chilled. I guess the wine is self serve here. We ordered our apps and dinner with no problems but the waiter rarely checked on our table and we had to wave him down to get water, drink refills and our check. The restaurant wasn’t that busy. The food is fine but the service needs work.
    matchbox BethesdaResponded on 3 February 2025
    We're sorry to hear that your experience with our service didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide excellent service to all our guests and your feedback is valuable in helping us improve. We'll certainly take your comments into consideration as we work to enhance our customer service. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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  4. Rick

    VIP

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have eaten at or ordered out from Matchbox many times, both in Rockville and Bethesda. Generally we have had very good experiences there. This time, however, I ordered the ribeye steak, which was the most expensive item on the menu, and was quite disappointed. The cut of meat I received was stringy and fatty, and even in today's environment when steaks have gotten more expensive, it was not worth the price. I'd stick to items like the baby back ribs, butternut squash salad, or pizza, all of which I've had multiple times on other occasions and found very satisfactory.
    matchbox BethesdaResponded on 3 February 2025
    We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that your recent experience with our ribeye steak didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide high-quality dishes and your comments will be shared with our culinary team for review. We're glad to hear that you've enjoyed our baby back ribs, butternut squash salad, and pizza in the past. Thank you for your continued patronage.

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  5. John

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff here is really nice, highly recommend this place
    matchbox BethesdaResponded on 27 January 2025
    We're thrilled to hear that our staff made a positive impression on you. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Thank you for your kind words!

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  6. Edward

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great place for kids and easy for larger parties.
    matchbox BethesdaResponded on 27 January 2025
    We're thrilled to hear that you found our venue suitable for kids and larger parties. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing us!

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  7. Corina

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was kind, didn’t rush us, and even joked around a bit. The street corn app and fried chicken sandwich were sooo good. Will definitely come back again for brunch!

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  8. Jonathan

    VIP

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food (including specifically the sliders and half chicken) was decent. The big issue was that our server basically disappeared for the rest of the meal after the entrees arrived. We were there celebrating a big birthday. The server brought a scoop of ice cream with a candle, but entrees had still not been cleared and we were never asked if we wanted dessert, which we would have ordered. Service started out fine but once the entrees arrived, that was it.
    matchbox BethesdaResponded on 1 December 2024
    We're sorry to hear that your dining experience didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide excellent service and it's clear we fell short during your visit. Your feedback is valuable and will be used to improve our service in the future. We hope you'll give us another chance to make your experience better.

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  9. Sharon

    VIP

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Menu is great but execution weak. Half the food was lukewarm or cold
    matchbox BethesdaResponded on 25 November 2024
    We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations. We take your feedback seriously and will use it to improve our food preparation and service. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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  10. Joseph

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. The atmosphere was great for connecting with friends, one of which we hadn’t seen for 44 years. Excellent service as well. As far as the volume, it was mainly us. Sorry about that!

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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 203 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
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for matchbox Bethesda

7278 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Elm Street
  • Area
    Bethesda
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 18:00–21:00 Fri 18:00–22:00 Sat 15:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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