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Burger Brackets: Matchbox vs. EatBar

Today, it's the last match-up of the quarter-finals before we move on to the Final Four. Who's today's burger face-off?

Published Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Well, we predicted that Elevation Burger vs. Central would be a Clash of the Fans, and we were right. It was up and down, back and forth, all day yesterday, until sometime in the evening when Elevation took right over and maintained an unstoppable lead. Commenters got understandably riled up over the face-off, but remember, folks—let's keep things nice. And so we say au revoir to Central, and move on to the final match-up of the quarter-finals. Who is it? Check below to vote.

Just a reminder: you can keep tabs on all the Burger Brackets and browse through past ones here.

EatBar: It's better known for its housemade hotdog, but the $10 burger at this Lyon Park gastropub is popular too. It's elevated by herbs and a good dose of butter, then topped with sweet pickles. There's even homemade ketchup to go with it.

Matchbox: It might be best known for its sliders, but this Chinatown pizza bistro also puts out a worthy full-sized patty, topped with Gorgonzola, cremini mushrooms, and bacon.

Who makes the better burger? Vote in the poll below, spread the word to your friends, and leave your thoughts in the comments.

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The finals should be Ray’s Hell Burger v. Good Stuff Eatery...

Posted by: Ian, Apr 15, 2009 06:01:36 AM

Matchbox, clearly!!!

Posted by: KS, Mar 27, 2009 06:29:08 PM

First Place I stop when I am in the dc area. This burger is the best. It is consistently better I everytime I order it.

Posted by: buckstove aka murray, Mar 26, 2009 11:10:12 AM

whether it’s 3.6.9 Matchbox rules each time

Posted by: Jeff S, Mar 25, 2009 06:27:00 PM

EatBar !!! Always !!

Posted by: Yerko Z., Mar 25, 2009 05:49:49 PM

Matchbox.

Posted by: Anonymous, Mar 25, 2009 05:19:53 PM

Where is Good Stuff Eatery? The burgers at Matchbox in Chinatown are usually dry and the brioche buns are over baked and dry too.

Posted by: James, Mar 25, 2009 04:31:12 PM

Matchbook has the best burgers and their pizza is by far the best ever!

Posted by: Gidget, Mar 25, 2009 03:00:16 PM

Matchbox has the best food around.

Posted by: lt627, Mar 25, 2009 02:16:24 PM

Eat Bar gets my vote.

Posted by: Neighbor, Mar 25, 2009 01:57:31 PM

I make it a point to get to Matchbox every time I’m in DC!

Posted by: Linda, Mar 25, 2009 12:56:57 PM

Go EATBAR!!! BEST BURGER BY FAR!

Posted by: Allison, Mar 25, 2009 12:45:06 PM

Matchbox burgers.... so tasty!

Posted by: Christine, Mar 25, 2009 12:28:21 PM

Matchbox has the best sliders bar none!

Posted by: Earl T. Reichert, Mar 25, 2009 12:22:11 PM

Matchbox has the best burgers and pizzaa in the Washington, DC metro area!

Posted by: Earl T. Reichert, Mar 25, 2009 12:19:47 PM

Matchbox. Not even close.

Posted by: PSH, Mar 25, 2009 12:11:39 PM

Matchbox, by far.

Posted by: Betsy H. , Mar 25, 2009 11:41:04 AM

Matchbox has the best of everything! We need a Balto location!!! Hint...Hint!

Posted by: Jennifer, Mar 25, 2009 10:37:23 AM

EatBar is the best-- and there’s a really hot waitress there.

Posted by: admirer, Mar 25, 2009 10:08:23 AM

I drive from Baltimore to DC just to get a burger from Matchbox

Posted by: Dave Hawkins, Mar 25, 2009 10:01:17 AM

Matchbox has the best burgers in town

Posted by: Hollywood, Mar 25, 2009 09:52:48 AM

Matchbox is King! Best burgers by far.

Posted by: Michael F, Mar 25, 2009 09:39:49 AM

EatBar has the best burger, by far.

Posted by: Maggy Keaveny, Mar 25, 2009 09:25:44 AM

The best thing since bagged salad? So, you mean lazy or just no effort?

Posted by: Business: Not yours, Mar 25, 2009 09:25:41 AM

5 Guys out and Elevation in is just LOL

Posted by: John, Mar 25, 2009 08:39:19 AM

If I wanted a beautifully crafted gastropub full of distinguished gues and great service I’d just eat at your moms house.

Posted by: Blow me captain obvious, Mar 25, 2009 08:33:24 AM

five guys should not be out already. and where is RFD on this list???

Posted by: chris, Mar 25, 2009 08:30:56 AM

Where would I rather dine at and happen to eat a burger? An overglorified pizza joint in chinatown, where most business comes from the verizon center, Or a beautifully crafted restaurant/ gastropub full of distinguished gues and great service? EatBar seems to be the obvious choice.

-Captain Obvious

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Mar 25, 2009 08:28:14 AM

Clue to why Eatbar’s are the best: Southern Louisiana.

Posted by: Bob, Mar 25, 2009 08:27:35 AM

A burger competition with no Rays Hell Burger is only a competition for second place.

Posted by: briankainec.com, Mar 25, 2009 08:22:58 AM

eatbar just outclasses matchbox’s burger. there really is no comparison.

Posted by: grow belly, Mar 25, 2009 08:20:38 AM

Matchbox burgers are the best thing since bagged salad.

Posted by: Matchbox is the Truth, Mar 25, 2009 08:11:28 AM

matchbox! for sure!

Posted by: sergey, Mar 25, 2009 07:54:27 AM

How the heck did 5 Guys get eliminated?

Posted by: Bill, Mar 25, 2009 07:52:51 AM

Matchbox all the way.

Posted by: Radu, Mar 25, 2009 07:46:37 AM

excellent burgers and atmosphere

Posted by: Suzie Beck, Mar 25, 2009 06:49:18 AM

A burger is a burger whether it’s 4 oz’s or 16. Matchbox has it all--a great burger combined with a great bun = great flavor.

Posted by: Wayne Groe, Mar 25, 2009 06:43:58 AM

Matchbox has the BEST food!!

Posted by: J, Mar 24, 2009 10:38:14 PM

matchbox might have the best sliders but when it comes to real sized burgers its eatbar for sure

Posted by: arlington, va, Mar 24, 2009 06:20:34 PM

Matchbox is simply out of its league this go round.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Mar 24, 2009 11:53:01 AM

Burger Brackets: Matchbox vs. EatBar

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