matchbox Bethesda

4.3

193 Reviews

$30 and under

Pizzeria

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 20 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Great for brunch

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 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 193 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

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Maryland - DC Suburbs
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Matchbox Bethesda offers a delightful brunch experience with "wonderful and very attentive" service and delicious food. Although some diners found the ambiance noisy, the eatery is praised for its customizable dishes, like Big Al's Smash Burger. While occasional service issues were noted, the overall atmosphere and quality make it a popular choice.

193 Reviews

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Joseph
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 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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Linda
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a large group and service was fun and excellent! We had a mix of brunch, pizza and sandwiches - GET THE ONION STRAW!
matchbox BethesdaResponded 4 days ago
We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us, especially the service and our diverse menu options. Your recommendation for the Onion Straw is much appreciated! Thank you for your positive feedback.
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Patrick
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The restaurant seems to have gone downhill. We visited on a Sunday and we were taking the two tables that were dirty to be seated at. I then went to the restroom to wash my hands and the towel dispenser was resting on the countertop along with the soap dispenser. The food was okay but not great like it used to be.
matchbox BethesdaResponded 4 days ago
We're sorry to hear about your recent experience. We strive to maintain a clean and comfortable environment for our guests, and it seems we fell short during your visit. Your feedback is valuable and will be used to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future.
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Carmon
Indiana
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were looking for a place near our hotel to have brunch and I found this location through an internet search. My husband loves pancakes and we both agreed that they were excellent. I loved the food, the ambience and the service.
matchbox BethesdaResponded 4 days ago
We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our pancakes and overall dining experience! Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we look forward to serving you again soon. Thank you for choosing us for your brunch!
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Maria
Washington DC
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We both enjoyed our pizza at Matchbox and the waiters were very attentive. They only two small criticisms are: 1). the light at our table was SO bright we felt like we were in an operating room 2). Although the hand-held checkout devices are convenient, I always feel rushed and didn't fully review our bill. I would rather see the bill at my leisure and then check out. But those are not big issues that would prevent us from visiting again.
matchbox BethesdaResponded 4 days ago
We're glad to hear you enjoyed your pizza and found our staff attentive. Your feedback regarding the lighting and the checkout process is appreciated. We're always looking for ways to improve our customer experience and your comments will be taken into consideration. We look forward to serving you again soon.
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Shari
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Was very noisy but service and food were good. Waiter said there are new things coming to the menu soon.
matchbox BethesdaResponded 4 days ago
We're glad to hear you enjoyed our service and food, despite the noise level. We're always working on improving our atmosphere and your feedback is appreciated. Our fall menu is here and, we think you'll love them!
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Juma
Washington DC
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Table was ready and service was wonderful. Our server was especially patient and timely with everything.
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Wendy
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server was excellent food was good we were there for brunch!
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Dr. Ted
Washington DC
55 reviews
vip
4.0
55 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a get together with 6 other relatives. Matchbox food was very good. Waiter was excellent.
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James
Washington DC
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Love Matchbox and frequently go there. The AC was not working properly so it was too hot. Hopefully they got that fixed.
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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 193 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

7278 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814

Additional information

Cross street
Elm Street
Neighborhood
Bethesda
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.matchboxrestaurants.com/bethesda
Phone number
(240) 465-0500

matchbox Bethesda

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What 193 people are saying

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Review summary

FAQs

Does matchbox Bethesda offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is matchbox Bethesda restaurant rated?

Is matchbox Bethesda currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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