matchbox McLean

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   Deirdre

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 15 December 2024

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

   My friends and I had an enjoyable time together over brunch at Matchbox in McLean. The service was attentive, the food was plentiful and delicious, and we were encouraged to enjoy a leisurely meal. The noise level was such that we had to strain to hear each other for a time, but it settled down as the peak brunch time passed. I have had only good experiences at Matchbox and I recommend it unreservedly.
   

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   Bill

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 14 December 2024

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

   The pizza was very good. Everything else was just average. The ice cream tasted like it was twice frozen. The seafood pasta tasted a bit fishy. The server was very friendly and professional.
   

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   Rob

   Washington DC

   26 reviews

   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined on 25 November 2024

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

   Great to have this place in McLean! The chili was amazing. We would dine here much more often if open later on Friday and Saturday. We often drive to Tyson’s after events since this location closes early.
   

   matchbox McLeanResponded on 5 December 2024

   We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our chili and appreciate your support! Your feedback regarding our hours of operation on weekends is noted. We're always looking for ways to better serve our customers. Thank you for choosing us and we hope to see you again soon! THANK YOU
   

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   Joanne

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 28 September 2024

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

   First time at the McLean Match Box, but a fan of the Mosaic and downtown DC locations for several years. My sister and I were greeted by a very friendly receptionist and seated in a booth as requested on my Open Table reservation. Our waiter was also very friendly and attentive without interrupting our conversation. We shared a simple salad, which was divided in the kitchen as requested. The pizza order of half one kind and half a different one came out at a good time and was delicious! We'll be back because we enjoy Match Box, we weren't rushed and it is great to have another Match Box closer to where I live.
   

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   Ryan

   Seattle

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 27 September 2024

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

   It was incredibly noisy during our visit. Pizzas were undercooked, cheese did not caramelize properly.
   

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   Conman20

   VIP

   Washington DC

   28 reviews

   2.0

   28 reviews

   Dined on 16 August 2024

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

   Food was mediocre at best and the service was slow despite the restaurant being fairly empty. I’ve done at this and other Matchbox locations, and the Mclean location is not the greatest. It’s not worth my money.
   

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   Christine

   Indiana

   74 reviews

   5.0

   74 reviews

   Dined on 12 August 2024

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

   We are visiting from out of town and family gave us the place to try. We ended up with the Summer Restaurant menu and it was outstanding! We might just come back this week!!!
   

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   Zachary

   Cyprus

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 10 August 2024

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

   I decided to grab a quick bite with my girlfriend and thought, why not go to Matchbox? I’ve always enjoyed their One Loudoun location, so I figured the McLean spot would be just as good. Unfortunately, I was wrong. First, I ordered a drink that was supposed to be made with Tito’s, but the server was about to use a different vodka instead. Then, to make matters worse, our pizza had a hair in it. Yes a hair, a topping that was not on the menu Overall, I was very disappointed and will stick to visiting the One Loudoun location from now on.
   

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   Laura

   VIP

   Washington DC

   71 reviews

   5.0

   71 reviews

   Dined on 9 August 2024

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

   Food and service were outstanding. It was a tad loud due to some very energetic children at a close by table. Oh well, we’ve all been there.
   

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    ThaoB

    VIP

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 25 July 2024

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

    Love this neighborhood McLean restaurant! Lots of choices of salad & staple food! Nice atmosphere! Good food!
    

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