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    Old Bay, chicken wings, and crab soup
    Mignon B.

    While shopping at Sawgrass Mills, I always stop by Matchbox for a much-needed break, hydration, and energy reset. The food is consistently good, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. My go-tos are the crab soup, Old Bay chicken wings, pepperoni, pizza, and chicken fettuccine Alfredo--and they also have a nice weekend brunch, which is worth checking out. A reliable spot to relax and refuel during a long shopping day.

    Priscila X.

    The biggest problem with this place is the reception; there's never anyone at the front desk to show you to your seat, and it takes a long time for someone to appear and do it. After someone finally appeared and I sat down, my daughter and I opted for: - Fig and prosciutto pizza $19.00, which was very tasty despite having almost no prosciutto in it. - Bistro burger $19.00, I don't know where that's a bistro because there's nothing special about that burger. Overall, very expensive for ordinary food. Our waitress was super nice and helpful. The atmosphere was pleasant but quite normal.

    Chicken + Waffles
    Alexina A.

    Matchbox at Sawgrass is a must visit! We did the unlimited brunch with unlimited drinks, and it was truly worth every dollar. The food was incredible, the steak and eggs were cooked to perfection, and the chicken and waffles were a standout. We started with the spinach dip, and the portions were seriously generous! The drinks were just as impressive..unlimited old fashioneds and strawberry lemon drops? Yes, please! The ambiance was very chill with great music! A special shoutout to our server, Jadee, who was absolutely amazing and had spot-on recommendations. We can't wait to come back for another unforgettable brunch!

    Alfredo Pasta
    Shoshana A.

    The service was not good. We came in for lunch on a normal Tuesday, and there was no one at the front to seat us. There ended up being a line to be seated because no one was coming for at least 7 minutes. Finally, when we were seated, the girl had to rush to clean our table, and we didn't have cutlery for 30 minutes. Someone came to take our order quickly, but when we asked for lemon and ice with our waters, nothing. Had to wait for the other waitress to bring it again. Our main waitress was very nice and quick. I feel bad, it seems like they're understaffed or something. We ordered the lunch special, where it's a salad and sandwich or a salad and pasta. I ordered the apple and pear salad with the chicken sandwich (see pictures) everything was really good! The value was really good. The portion size was really good too! Left full, and my friend even had to take some home with her cause of how full she got. Overall, it was a good experience. The environment was cute, clean, very big, and red, but it was totally empty when we arrived. I would come back to try again; maybe it was just an off day.

    Amesha R.

    First i want to say the manager and our server was amazing. Eddie the manager and Julio our sever was nice listened and responded to critism. We started with cheese bread and it was ok. Then my drink was a cranberry sangría non alcoholic tasted like cranberry juice with a leaf it was supposed to have apple slices but that was missing. Then my fish and chips looked amazing but lakes flavor. I added salt and pepper to make it more flavorful. Despite that i live sitting outside and people watching and i will always come back to try more food on the menu

    Lexus P.

    Sunday Brunch: We were disappointed. We got seated about 12:40. After our first drinks came at about 1, we waited for our server and didn't order a second drink or food until 1:40. The drinks came out wrong. Each time we ordered drinks they were different! I don't know if I was drinking a mimosa or a martini. Most of the time, it tasted like a mimosa yet advertised as a lemon drop martini. We got 1 drink every hour with bottomless being $25 that's ridiculous and a waste especially if they actually enforced the 2 hour table limit. After being there over 3 hours we each only tried 2 things on the $49 "unlimited" menu. Moreover I am dissatisfied with how long everything took! We could not enjoy the menu, atmosphere, music nor drinks because we were hAngry. Everything you order (drinks and food) takes 1 hour to come out. The drinks were room temperature. The food was barely warm. The food did taste well. I just wish it was actually warm. The Buffalo wings were my favorite. We enjoyed catfish & grits, steak & eggs were good. The French toast toppings made it to tart. They have a great concept, but it doesn't seem thought through for the crowd. Not some place I'd like to recommend positively to others, hoping it improves over time.

    Melvika S.

    Stopped in last min Sunday midday to grab something quick after running errands all morning, and we had a great time! The music was amazing, the crowd was great and eveyone genuinely seemed to have been enjoying their brunch! We were seated right away, and we placed our orders for a few Bloody Mary's, and 2 meals. I opted for the shrimp and grits, which was delicious! Well cooked shrimp, not overdone or tough, and the grits were seasoned well with Cajun spices. We also ordered the beef sliders, with a side of biscuits. The 2 meals came out, and the biscuits arrived about 20 minutes after we placed our orders. Seemed so odd for a very simple menu item. By the time they came out, we were done with our meals and asked for a box to take them with us. The Bloody Beer was delicious (a version of their Bloody Mary), it was refreshing, and had a good tomato to beer ratio. I never knew that Matchbox offered a bunch option, but is wonder if you're visiting with some friends. For about $35 you get unlimited food for 2 hours, not including drinks (drinks have a different set pricing). I'll definitely be returning, mainly for the grits and some bloody Mary's!

    Walnut salad with pear and blue cheese.
    Mike G.

    This place is very nicely decorated, very convenient and located in the mall property. They have a room for events that is separate from the dining room and is really a very fancy and elegant spot to throw a gathering of 20-30 ppl. I recently attended a work event here and the food was top-notch. Service and ambience the same. Very well done. I had the ribeye which was extremely flavorful, and cooked perfectly, especially considering around 15 others ordered it in my group (of about 25). The mashed potatoes and asparagus were also 5/5! But the star of the show was very surprising. It was the pear and walnut salad! With blue cheese which I usually hate! WTH do they put in that dressing!? Either way it is paired so well and excellently balanced. This was a triangulation of everything hitting the spot and the night being memorable because of the place we chose to do the dinner event. And that deserves a 5/5 in my book. I'd def go back and get that same meal. Oh almost forgot! The cheesecake was also very tasty.

    Allison B.

    Clean and unique interior with cartoon characters on the tables. Service was pretty quick and They offer Unlimited brunch on the weekends !! You can order 2-3 three items at a time from the menu and the breakfast burrito is self served. Food was pretty good, Definitely order the hot honey pizza!! Best thing on the menu. Unfortunately the chicken with my waffle was bland and cold

    Abigail P.

    I tried brunch at Matchbox twice and I loved it. Chris our server on my first visit was very friendly and helpful. It was a pleasure having him assist us with our orders. Everything that we ordered was delicious. I had the Waffles with bacon with a side of Fried Chicken strips. I also ordered the peach mimosa- that was delicious. I only needed one glass

    Dawn W.

    Stopped in for some post shopping bites and was pleasantly surprised by the happy hour menu. We took a seat outside to enjoy the weather and people watch. I didn't want to spoil my dinner so I had the wings and meatballs. Everything came out quickly which was great because I was famished! Lol. Our server was polite and efficient. And the food was pretty good. I'd definitely stop back in when in Sawgrass.

    Brianna C.

    Visited this restaurant for their happy hour specials at Sawgrass Mall. The food and drink options for happy hour were very affordable and tasty based on what we tried. We also enjoyed one of their craft beers and a guava margarita. Be aware that the happy hour specials are only valid for bar seating, if available. A great option in the mall for a quick bite and drink.

    Felicia R.

    The CREAM OF CRAB SOUP is deliciousssssss!!! I'm a soup girly and I loved this. I didn't love the herb crusted salmon salad, I think that was probably a mistake on our part, but the other salads sound so much better. Side of fries helped wash down the mistake salad. We'll come back again to try more of the menu. Our waiter was nice and the people watching is great at Sawgrass!

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    Another "black owned" scam restaurant. Glad they closed down. Do not dine at any "Thompson restaurant" clown shows

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    Nice place! Busy mall area. It was the place to be! High end stores. Parking was terrible.

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    Food was delicious. Service was attentive but not intrusive. Will definitely return. The meatballs were particularly good.

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    Kids menu for lunch and dinnrr?

    Hello! We have a kids' menu that is available all day. You can see the selection here: https://order.matchboxrestaurants.com/menu/matchbox-sawgrass-mills/categories/35502

    Matchbox is "black owned"?

    Yes that is correct. We are owned by Thompson Hospitality which is run and owned by Warren Thompson.

    Do they have pitchers of beer or margaritas? Is the restaurant loud?

    No pitchers of beer but they do have bottles & draught beers. There are several spaces to dine: downstairs patio, downstairs bar area, downstairs dining rooms, upstairs dining room, upstairs patio. (They even have private dining rooms.). The… 

    Is happy hour only at the bar? Or can we sit at a table?

    Good Afternoon Krystle, Our happy hour is available throughout the entire restaurant. You may… 

    What time is brunch?

    Until 3pm on weekends only

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    Naked Farmer - Honey bbq chicken

    Naked Farmer

    4.4(205 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Naked Farmer is in Sunrise and offers some fresh food for dine in or on the go…read more The first time I had Naked Farmer was in Tampa and was so excited when I learned that they had a location in South FL to try. We came after a busy morning at the beach and I was craving something fresh. After a quick search on Yelp, I found Naked Farmer and was reminded that we were super close to it. It's fairly close to Sawgrass Mills mall and is in a plaza with a good amount of parking. Although the outside seems small, the space inside is pretty long and has a good amount of seating. The servining is "chipotle-style" where you order your food and customize it how you want it and pay at the register at the end. I shared a bowl with my partner and we got half rice and half greens, some toppings, and the chicken thigh. This was a good amount for us to share and it was delicious! We also tried their date cake and my partner was a huge fan of it. I loved how clean the inside was and how nice all the staff was. They had water cups for self service and it was cold even without ice, which I loved! When you're done with your food, you put them away in a cabinet which is constantly cleaned out by staff which helped give the space a clean aesthetic. Very thought through and intentional on their behalf. Loved Naked Farmer and would definitely get again if I'm in the area or craving something fresh!

    I must first say I love going to places that gives the feel of real food with real ingredient, so I…read moredecided to come here. The staff is very pleasant and patient. And the place is brightly lit and seems to be really clean. On this day, I decided to try the roasted chicken. I believe it was supposed to have some type of rosemary on it. I'm not sure what's going on these days but it seems like most places are cooking chicken when it's still frozen. It just had that cooked from frozen texture to it. It was tough and bland. I tried the macaroni and cheese, which I did like and the carrots, which I also did like, both solid sides something I would get again. I was able to get the kale Caesar with my plate, which I thought was excellent. It had the right amount of dressing on it. I do plan on returning to try the salmon. Hopefully I have a better experience with that.

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    Seasons 52 - Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon served with broccolini, Yukon mash, red wine and mushroom sauce.

    Seasons 52

    4.0(378 reviews)
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    Came here with a girlfriend around 6:30pm on a Friday. It wasn't busy, so we were seated right…read moreaway. We had a good dine in experience here from our server, to all the staff, and manager. We ordered crab and shrimp stuffed mushrooms and ahi tuna tartare for app. There were both lite and didn't make us feel heavy before our entree. We ordered rotisserie half chicken and wood grilled Kona crusted lamb loin. They were both well cooked and enjoyable! This is my first time here and will def be back!

    We went to the Sawgrass location for the first time and really enjoyed the food, the service, and…read morethe ambiance. It was Valentine's Day and pretty crowded but we really enjoyed our time and our meal. We started with the LobsterBisque which was creamy, full of flavor and the corn really gave it the bit of texture needed. It's a bisque but I would have added a few chunks of lobster more. It was a bit light in that area but still delicious. For drinks, we had espresso and lychee martinis which were divine. I live for the scallops at Seasons 52 and it's my regular dish when I go. This dish did not disappoint. Perfectly seared and seasoned with a squeeze of lemon. You can't miss. The hubs had the surf and turf which was equally as good. The steak cut like butter and the lobster was delicious. We got the Mac n cheese for the table and, again, creamy yuminess. I would definitely recommend for a date night or special occasion. I love the seasonal items. Make sure to call ahead for reservations or book on OpenTable to avoid lines.

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    Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops served with broccolini and mascarpone risotto.

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    Burtons Grill & Bar - Bag of Donuts (Brunch Menu)

    Burtons Grill & Bar

    4.4(300 reviews)
    5.1 mi
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    Gluten-free friendly
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    I always have a great time at Burton's. My friends and I enjoy their weekday happy hour from 3-6pm…read more This is the perfect lowkey spot to be on a Friday night. The food is always fresh and made to order. My favorite dish is the Cajun Shrimp Pasta, sub Chicken! Delicious! Even better service! The bar staff are the true gems of the restaurant! Danielle, Jaleel, & Nicole are the absolute best!

    This place deserves 6 out of 5 stars, honestly. My wife is gluten free, and while Burton's isn't a…read morecertified 100% GF restaurant, they run a dedicated fryer and have such a massive gluten-free menu that it genuinely feels as safe and accommodating as one. We started with the focaccia bread, calamari, and onion rings/strings -- all excellent, and a great way to kick things off. For mains, my wife got the deep fried haddock sandwich on a gluten-free bun with a side of sweet potato fries, and she was thrilled she didn't have to sacrifice anything to eat gluten free here. I went with the Prime burger topped with truffle cheese and upgraded to the truffle parmesan fries, which were phenomenal. This was our first visit, and our server James made the whole experience even better -- attentive, knowledgeable about the GF menu, and made sure we felt taken care of the entire time. If you're gluten free or dining with someone who is, Burton's Grill should be at the top of your list. We'll absolutely be back.

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    Yard House - Tap in to great food, classic rock and 100+ craft & local beers.

    Yard House

    3.8(806 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Went and it happened to be Happy Hour, Seated promptly, Ordered The Half of Apps, Truffle Pizza,…read moreChicken Lettuce wraps, Chicken Nachos, and tried the Brussels sprouts from my friends order they got sliders, tenders and calamari, and buffalo pizza, The pizza definitely aren't worth it at full price, the food portions were very nice , you won't leave hungry like some places, but overall their wasn't anything that made the food stand out. But this place is clearly a place to Drink First and Eat Second, the drink menu has more options than the food!!!! Entrees took long so we took them to go, but overall it's a lovely place definitely would recommend and come back Food 6 out 10 Service 9 out of 10

    Just visited Yard House again for their happy hour during a FIFA game and it still hits! Only a…read more30min wait and was seated right before game time. WOW are the offerings amazing! I love the orange blossom half beer on tap. It's the smoothest beer I think I've ever had. Also tried two new appetizers this time. The crispy Brussels sprouts which had a spicy sauce and a great dipping sauce on them. These Brussels are downright addicting! Then we also tried the margherita flatbread which came as a circular pizza shape and was delicious! You can tell these are made fresh to order as everything about it was flavorful. Can't wait to visit Yardhouse again soon!

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    Ally's Comfort Cafe - The Ruben

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    4.4(703 reviews)
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    Just the coziest little cafe!…read more As usual, Sunday mornings are lazy. So to Yelp we go! Ally's is a cozy, southern inspired cafe with great food at great prices. It's small, not fancy, but the food and service speak for themselves. Their breakfast menu is far from an IHOP or Denny's; it features real food, and in large portions. Loved that we were also able to order off of their lunch menu. The Ruben was delicious! The ambience of this diner is charming and laid-back, and with decor that includes art and photos of inspiring and humorous quotes. The staff are attentive, always checking on you. Will be returning!

    What a find! This hidden gem has fresh and authentic american breakfast! Its a small place old…read morefashioned decor and it transported us as we were in a country town. The servers were super nice and helpful from the moment we came in and also to help us pick what we wanted to order. The menu has a lot of variety and we loved everything we tried! The american coffee was freshly made and it tasted good like smoky and with a lot fo flavor. We tried the fresh ricotta and blueberry croissant, breakfast burrito, farmers omelette and white chocolate pancakes, all the food was delicious and homemade. The side of potatoes on the omelette was also soooo good... Portions were big, we took half of the food to go cause we were full! So if you are looking for authentic American breakfast don't miss this place! Ps: they also have specials on a white board so make sure to ask for those ;)

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    Kaluz Restaurants

    4.4(628 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$$

    We booked this venue for a "goodbye party" for one of our employees who is leaving us to go back to…read moreschool. We were a party of 30 and wanted to have a small space to ourselves so we would not bother others as we can be a bit rowdy. We were offered the outdoor area with the beautiful view of the pond. From the moment we walked in (with all of our balloons, etc) we were greeted and taken right to our area. Quickly thereafter, Alexia came outside to introduce herself and the other bartenders (I am sorry I forgot the others names). SHE WAS AMAZING!!!! The staff was so accommodating and took exceptional care of us. No matter what we needed, they were right there. The food was DELICIOUS and came out so quick. We did apps and cocktails and everything (especially the expresso martini) was excellent. I truly cannot say enough about Alexia!!!! She knows what she is doing! We are actually thinking about doing our Holiday party there this year because of how great she was :)

    Hosted a party for 8. Food was top notch. Loved the sea bass, flatbreads, and the steak. My friends…read morethought the steak were extremely juicy and not overly cooked. Staff were attentive and excellent. Didn't wait for seating at all. Good pace on food coming out. Overall extremely satisfied by the service level and food. Prices were very fair.

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    The Traveling Plate

    5.0(4 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    If the Eating House, the pop-up restaurant that I reviewed recently is a gorilla-esk style…read morerestaurant. That serves fantastic, creative culinary experience. Then The Traveling Plate is it's Black Op's. And there Op's are Blacker then yours, just try to find there dining room, I dare ya, The clandestine world wasn't made to be easy, there are dangers, pitfall, spies, and intrigue. Even asking the old Cuban guy at the coffee shop, who swears he was in the CIA during the Bay of Pig's, is gonna say WTF or No Hola, depending on just how clandestine he thought he was. In order to find where there going to commence there secret operations, you have to be invited in, so find a CI (Confidential Informant), they can source you to Facebook or www.Travelingplateftl.com remember sources may laed you to ARC Broward Culinary Institute, but that's just a shell business, trying to lead you in wild goose chace, yes it's a dangerous game. Your stealthy skill will pay off when you friend them in Facebook, as everyone looks for anonymity in the spy game. Once you friend them or site them on the World Wide Web, there's a treasure trove of information, you've cracked the nut, and the bitch is singing, now you can take off your silencer, and holster your weapon, your now a super spy, and you can find where The Traveling Plate will actually pop up next. But, all this information doesn't come cheap, not like going to Nobu, more like $35.00, and with this you'll get a three to four course theme meal. Tonight's theme Italian and there specialty tonight Champagne Risotto. The Traveling Plate is affiliated with ARC Broward Culinary Institute, they find themselves going to fine kitchen appliance stores of course after they close, please we spies don't want to be seen. So not only are you a spy, but your a Burglar too! Watergate 101. The Traveling Plate tonight went to Allied Kitchen and Bath, setup and activated there mission, cook outstanding food. The ambiance is what you make of it, but there is a certain intimacy, you and twelve to sixteen strangers, getting to know one another. Your involvement with the chef, is a a mere word that is NEVER used in South Florida, that secret word is "ExcuseMe", and presto the chef speaks. Bottom line the Traveling Plate is like being invited to a party, where you don't know anyone, but you will soon. Bring your own bottle, as State Beverage still trumps Black Op's in this operation.

    A great meal benefiting a great cause! We went to the October event and really enjoyed it. We sat…read morewith some unbelievably kind people and had a delicious meal. I do recommend stepping outside of your comfort bubble and going to events like this, you'll meet some incredible people and have a great night!

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