Anand
Great restaurant with dimly lit edgy vibe. Wasn’t too crowded even when there’s an event going on in Lowell Park. Excellent location right opposite to the park. Drinks are pretty strong, food is tasty and service is quick. Towards the end of the day, the wait staff did seem a little tired, but they were still professional. Patrons, especially large groups can get a bit loud and a little unruly.
… moreSharon King
We have eaten here several times. We stopped for lunch during fall harvest in Stillwater. We arrived about 11:10; they had just opened.
Server was good, she must have had tables inside as well. We ordered the cauliflower fritters for an appetize. They were good- HUGE!! A little greasy and needed some salt, but I love veggie and would try them again. For lunch, we ordered the brisket Reuben sandwich and the salmon salad; trefethen Chardonnay – a glass for each of us.
My salmon salad was great and horrible. Salmon was grilled excellent and cooked to perfection, but the salad had way too much citrus- combined with the creamy goat cheese – it over powered the salmon.
The beef brisket sandwich arrived COLD! We are assuming they had to wait for the salmon to be cooked and did not sequence them together. We waited about 5-7 minutes and never saw our server and we had to flag down another and ask her to send us our server. She immediately arrived and we told her the brisket Reuben was cold. About 10 minutes later a replacement arrived, yes, it was hot- but had barely any meat on it.
We really like this restaurant, but this was not a good experience this time.
Please note – they charge 3% if you pay by credit card.
… moreDanielle Wamstad
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We had such a fun time at Matchstick with our group! We ordered a bunch of food to share — brisket, shrimp, Brussels sprouts, ribs, and a few desserts — and everything was absolutely delicious. The drinks were creative and super fun. The vibe of the place is great — really well-decorated and inviting. Plus, the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. We’ll definitely be coming back!
… moreHearing Power
We went here on a recommendation from family. We live in the Western Metro and travel based on the overwhelming recommendation.
Our server Molly was on point along with the food and everything else.
Definitely would be the worth the trip from the West.
… moreCliff Smith
The wife and I went for my birthday, the staff was extremely attentive and 100% on top of their game for the entire 3 hours we spent there. Best bourbon selection we’ve ever seen, the bartenders were very knowledgeable, the manager was friendly and awesome! The food was out of this world, we had an amazing experience and will definitely come back every time we are in the area
… moreMarco
I loved it here! The ambiance was awesome with a chill, cool vibe to the place. Our waitress was awesome and very helpful. The brisket cheesesteak sandwich was also super tasty. I also tried the salad which was also great. Zero complaints, everything super tasty, the ambience was great! I will definitely be going back when I’m in the area.
… moreDavid Reker
If you want scratch kitchen amazing food and be treated like royalty, this is for you. The beef short rib looks like something a cave man dragged in, and Its enough for 2-3 barbarians. It tastes even better, unbelievable. The Craft cocktails are off the chain. If they don’t have your liquor here, you don’t need it! Our server Dana was sharp and sweet. The manager Noah, came over and personnel attended to us because they ran out of something. He is a true “working manager” Valet parking is perfect. BUT seriously stay away, I want to keep it for my own.
… moreA S
We had a great meal! The service was excellent. The hosts were on it and we were sat very quickly. The seats are very comfy too, I normally wouldn’t think of that but it was notable. Our server Molly was fantastic! It was our first time here and she explained the menu very intuitively. For entrees, we had the beef tips, wagyu burger, and brisket rigatoni and each was delicious. The temps on the tips and burger were perfect (med rare and medium). The roasted carrots were very good, worth ordering when you visit without a doubt. The Crosby cocktail I had was perfectly priced and a fun seasonal drink. We made the trip from the metro and it was so worth it! Thanks Matchstick crew 🙂
… moreE M
It was my first time here and I went all in—ordered everything off the dinner menu for lunch. Every dish was amazing, and the desserts were HUGE! Great flavors, great service. See you next time I’m in MN!
… moreMegan H.
Great food – loved the sharing and trying the specials. Such a fun date night. However it was a busy night so our service was good but have had better.
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