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matchbox Merrifield, Fairfax, VA

matchbox Merrifield

4.3
4.3
1565 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
22:30
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Child-friendly
Bubbling, thin crust pizzas, mini burgers, crisp salads, and craft cocktails...four great reasons to visit matchbox today. We’re the 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.

Overlooking Strawberry Park in the vibrant Mosaic District, our 40-seat patio offers outdoor dining and front row seats to Angelika Film Center’s outdoor screen and prime people-watching.

Inside, exposed pipes and warm brick line the walls surrounding 220 seats, all with views of the glowing wood wall, reclaimed from barn-wood from Rochester, New York. The private Barrel Room accommodates 50 guests and comes with plush booths, a wood-burning fireplace and private wine coolers to store your favorite vintages.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Pizzeria, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat 09:00–22:00 Sun 09:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (571) 395-4869
  • Website
    https://www.matchboxrestaurants.com/merrifield
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Vekys Rodriguez de Lopez
  • Catering
    From anniversaries to baby showers to corporate events to weddings, we have semi-private and private spaces to accommodate it all! The Barrel Room accommodates 50 guests seated, or 50 guests standing, reception-style. To start planning, please contact us at hello@matchbox369.com.
  • 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.
  • Location
    2911 District Ave suite 120, Fairfax, VA 22031
  • Area
    Merrifield
  • Cross Street
    Strawberry Lane & District Avenue
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch

Offers

  • Social Hour Food + Drink Specials

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 15:00 - 21:00,Mon - Tue - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 21:00,Wed - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 20:45,Thu - 11:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 20:45,Fri - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 21:45,Sat - 15:00 - 21:45
    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.

    Social Hour Food + Drink Specials photo

  • Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 15:00 - 21:00,Mon - Tue - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 21:00,Wed - 11:00 - 15:00
    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.

Menu

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What 1,565 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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Matchbox Merrifield offers a vibrant dining experience with "very lovely outdoor seating" and "great service." While some dishes like the Cobb and salmon salads receive high praise, others find the food "too salty." The staff's attentiveness shines, highlighted by servers like Diego and Liz who enhance dining experiences.

1,565 Reviews

  1. Mark

    Washington DC

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great except for burger which hd no taste. Our first table was near the front door and it was so cold you could not sit there without a coat. The manager was great and moving us to a new table.

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  2. LindaM

    Washington DC

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful lunch and great service from Liz our waitress.

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  3. Pat J

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, good service good value in a comfortable environment

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  4. Erica

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect spot for a casual birthday breakfast with family. The restaurant is very kid- and family-friendly. Our server was amazing and very attentive, especially to my gluten allergy.

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  5. MLVP

    Washington DC

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were great. I brought some guests here from out of the country and they enjoyed the food. Will come back again.

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  6. Will

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Good start with the staff noting the request for a quiet table for two and finding a good locatio. Service was slow but friendly. Waitress noted it was a birthday but restaurant did nothing like offer a dessert or describe any specials. Calamari was overly crisp. Salads were decent. Pasta was overly salty with too much oregano. Crab cake was too salty. Overall the food was over-priced given the quality. Waitress forgot to bring the itemized bill - just took the card. Would not return if given the choice.

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  7. Bruce

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was slow and the place was loud. Food was good but came out at different times

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  8. Susan

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It was a birthday celebration which I noted in the reservation but no acknowledgement was given. That’s okay, but I was somewhat disappointed in the menu options and my entree was definitely underwhelming. Too bad.

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  9. LindaM

    Washington DC

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 7 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a group of thirteen for lunch. The service was amazing, thank you Liz! It was wonderful and are planning another lunch soon.

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  10. Head

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our host was very attentive, courteous and professional. Kudos to him for making our dining experience relaxing.

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FAQs

matchbox Merrifield offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. matchbox Merrifield also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (571) 395-4869.

matchbox Merrifield is rated 4.3 stars by 1565 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
22:30
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for matchbox Merrifield

2911 District Ave suite 120, Fairfax, VA 22031

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Strawberry Lane & District Avenue
  • Area
    Merrifield
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat 09:00–22:00 Sun 09:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Pizzeria, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Vekys Rodriguez de Lopez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch
  • Website
    https://www.matchboxrestaurants.com/merrifield
  • Phone number
    (571) 395-4869
  • Catering
    From anniversaries to baby showers to corporate events to weddings, we have semi-private and private spaces to accommodate it all! The Barrel Room accommodates 50 guests seated, or 50 guests standing, reception-style. To start planning, please contact us at hello@matchbox369.com.
  • 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.
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