matchbox Capitol Hill

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

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   Andrea

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The experience was wonderful. Nice and family friendly. I took my teenager . The wait time was nonexistent and the orders were taken promptly and then brought out right away. We opted for the sandwich menu. Her the chicken myself the crab cake !!! Yummy to our tummy. The Margarita was tasty and we loved the pizza bread. The only take way was the dessert we had the apple crumble with ice cream ( the apples were not soft enough ) as if it isn’t often ordered so they dumped it out of the can and heated then brought it right out . I would surely visit again ! I can’t wait to try the other menu items .
   

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   Sarah

   Chicago2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 4 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a group of 9. Our appetizers were brought to the table before we got any water or drinks. Food was good. Service was spotty
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Washington DC2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Food was great. Service was terrible. Once our orders were taken we never saw our server again. Food and bill were brought by other staff. Our drinks were never refilled.
   

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   Fannie

   Washington DC5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food, service and abidence were excellent! We went during the lunch period. I definitely recommend this resturant!
   

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   Lesley

   Greater Boston1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 2 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   It was absolute crickets in the restaurant at 6pm on a Sunday which concerned me. As a frequent traveler, I try not to visit restaurants that are deserted. However, the service was very friendly and attentive and the food was on the better side of fine, especially the spicy pepperoni pizza.
   

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   CLARETTA

   Washington DC10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   It appeared that they were short staffed. Our food was lukewarm. It took several requests to obtain items, such as honey and tableware.
   

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   David

   Washington DC10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 19 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Came here with my daughter for brunch. We enjoyed all of our food. This included cinnamon buns, pancakes, and the all American breakfast. We came early on a rainy cold day so the place was very empty at the time which was nice.
   

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   Nerissa

   Washington DC2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 17 January 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   We usually have a great time at MatchBox, we eat at this location at least 3 times per month. This was our worst experience. The service was slow. The bartender was assigned to our booth and he was too busy to have been assigned to us. The manager was training someone in the booth behind us and was oblivious , until we had to keep asking him for assistance. Even still there was no apology. I went to the bar and asked if I needed to repeat the order, as we are vegetarian and had 5 in our party. Ten (10) minutes later, the bartender was coming back to us to ask for the order, this time with the handheld machine. Our food was inaccurate and took more than 30 minutes. We also made reservations, and even though I said it, the host did not check and sat us at a booth that was dangerous for children to sit (no siding) without booster seats. We had to ask for another table, booster seats, etc. Truly worst experience since we started eating here in 2015.
   

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   Charmian

   Washington DC9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 12 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   My partner & I arrived about 25 minutes early for my reservation. There was no one in the bar area or at the host stand. A male employee eventually appeared. I told him I was there earlier than my reservation & gave him my name. He told us to stand to the side. Other patrons appeared behind us. Another male employee questioned us & I told him I had a reservation & had already been seen by another employee. The 1st male employee appeared with menus & seated us. He was very attentive and took our drink & food orders. We each ordered the Matchbox Mimosas- very tasty. I ordered the salmon & grits- the server suggested I get the salmon blackened. I told him that's fine unless it makes the dish salty. The meal was tasty but a little salty. My partner got the salad & calamari. He really enjoyed it. We both got coffee. Mine was decaf. We were there over 3 hours. Except for trying to check in at Matchbox the experience was good.
   

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    Ashley

    Washington DC1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4

    Made a reservation and staff rushed us out claiming they were closing early and agreed to keep the kitchen open to serve us at 6:30 PM. It was NYE, but felt as if they should not let us make a reservation at that time if it was such an issue.
    

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