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MatchStick Restaurant & Spirits

3.8 (166 reviews)
PriceyAmerican, Bars, Seafood
Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Happy hour specials

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Crab Cakes
Jessica W.

Not sure the photos really do justice for how good the food was here tonight! Great vibes, hospitality, and quality. Our server was really helpful and everything came out as expected. Plates are shareable sizes so it's a great spot for a celebration and/or a fancy cocktail during a night out in Stillwater (bottle selection of 2,000+ rare and unique spirits)! Crab cakes were probably the collective favorite of the night with the beef tips a close second!

Wedge salad
Austin P.

Stayed at hotel Crosby and stopped at Matchstick for dinner before a concert night. Super fun vibes with a ton of liquor all over the walls. Food was tasty although a little spendy. Great service and ambiance. Got the brisket and wedge salad. Would recommended

Korean Pork Ribs
Holly M.

We travel to MN regularly and have wanted to try Matchstick's for a while so we were excited to finally dine while on vacation this year. We had a group of 6 adults and two children. My husband and I arrived early so we grabbed a quick drink at the bar. Our bartender was friendly and quick. I'm very picky about my martinis. I like them served super cold, almost icy and to the rim. She made it perfectly. We were seated near the front window in a perfect spot including a couch and 4 chairs for 8 people. Our server Molly was excellent. Super friendly and efficient. Molly explained most people order a protein and the sides are ordered separately to share. I ordered the Korean Short Ribs with Gochujang sauce and sesame lime sauce. The pork ribs were super tasty and tender. We ordered the following sides to share: Cauliflower fritters - Beer Battered, Garlic Aioli, Parmigiano. Delicious but needed more of the sauce on the plate as the fruits were large and there was not enough sauce for each of the fritters. Caramelized Brussels Sprouts- Smoked Berkshire Bacon, Thai Peanut Sauce. Tasty and cooked well. Wood fired carrots- Smoked Cumin, Honey, Whipped Ricotta. Nice rustic look and flavor. Not overcooked. Grilled Pave Potatoes- Cream, Thyme, Cheddar, Chive Creme Fraiche. Great flavor. Roasted corn dip and Guacamole - Roasted Poblano, Corn & Smoked Gouda Dip, Guacamole, Corn Chips. Delicious! Everyone else said they enjoyed their proteins. They had buttered noodles as an option for the kids meal. The adults each ordered 2 cocktails or beer. For 6 adults and 2 toddlers the bill came to $600 plus gratuity. We will definitely be back to Matchstick Restaurant next time we visit Stillwater.

Mushrooms!!
Victor M.

We made a trip to Matchstick to celebrate, and right away, we were warmly greeted. We were quickly seated at a table and waited for our server. While waiting you can look around and see hundreds of bottles of whiskey from all over the world. The seating is very comfortable and cozy. We patiently waited at our dimly lit table as one of my all-time favorite servers approached. Holden came to our table and greeted us and provided great recommendations for the evening. He clearly explained the new menu since it had been a while and then got to work. We started with a crab and shrimp cocktail that was absolutely delicious, then we moved on to the wagyu, my all-time favorite. It was soft and tender and cooked to perfection. The next item we tried was the cauliflower fritters. I'm not a fan of cauliflower, but the crispy outside laced with their cheese cream sauce was divine. The carrots are never a disappointment and give a sweet and smokey flavor. The crab cakes were excellent and rich in decadent lemony flavor that leaves you wanting more. To wash it all down, what better choice than a few bottles of bubbly. Holden was very prompt and checked on us, as well as other staff members, to make sure we had a positive experience. Matchstick provides valet parking, but there is generally lots of street parking a block away and sometimes in front.

Korean pork ribs
Hannah P.

I spent my birthday eating dinner here the other day and it was great! The vibe of the restaurant in the hotel is fun, the pesto caprese was delicious, and I loved the Korean pork ribs. The wood fire carrots were great and the pork tenderloin was okay. I also tried the Faux 75 mocktail and we both really loved it. My favorite dish was the salted peanut butter chocolate cups our sweet server brought out for me! I'm excited to come back again.

Chocolate Ganache
Anna T.

My boyfriend and I stopped here for drinks and dinner during our staycation in Stillwater on a Monday evening. We were able to walk in and get sat right away on the patio which is so charming and pretty. It felt like we weren't in Minnesota (us being locals) and truly on vacation. Our server was super friendly and was timely in service. The food is delicious! It's served tapas style so we could share and try different bites! We went with the Cauliflower Fritters and Crab Cakes. The fritters took me by surprise as they were huge but oh so yummy when you dip it in the sauce it sits on top of. Be sure to let the fritters cool down before you bite as they come out very hot! The chocolate ganache was very rich, layered, delectable and great for sharing. We had the most romantic and enjoyable time on the patio at Matchsticks! I'm sure we'll come back on our next visit to Stillwater!

Right on Thyme
Jackie B.

Matchstick helped accommodate our large group and we were seated right away! I ordered the "Right on Thyme" drink which has my favorite gin in it and it was delicious. The bucatini was really yummy and was a generous portion size. Our waitress was very kind and even helped us "sneakily" order a dessert for the bride-to-be we were celebrating. Overall we had a great time and would recommend!

Sweet corn salad
Kimberly B.

I usually eat from the bar menu here, so coming in with a review for dinner service. This place looks VERY cool inside but is not overall functional. Plan on waiting a bit because they do not currently take reservations, but you can get on a wait list. The mad men deep tufted chairs around the tables are cool, but also hilarious because anyone sitting in them gets swallowed up and look like children. As in, your shoulders are at the table height and look like wack a mole heads. Very comfortable and very amusing. Your orders come out in no particular order. If it is done in the kitchen, it comes to the table. This makes the table more of a game of Tetris and can be a little akward for anyone getting food that they are not planning on sharing if that dish arrives first. The room is VERY loud. Sound scatters everywhere. I was meeting people for the first time and had to pretend I could hear their stories not to be rude. The short rib was reported to be delicious and messy. But what Ribs are not messy. Tuna very good too. I think I will stick to popping in for just the bar menu next time. It was good, but the whole experience was not worth a redo for dinner for me.

Manhattan, So-Ju Want a Drink, Espresso Martini
K C.

Loved the vibe! Very moody and a little swanky. Bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable. Friends had the Manhattan (very strong!) and the So-Ju Want a Drink (she said was a bit too sweet). I had the Espresso Martini (2 of them) and they were darn good!!

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The food is amazing. Best in Stillwater. Service is good. Coolest interior of all the Stillwater places to eat

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Great food and fun vibe in such a great town! Interesting menu and attentive service!

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The food is excellent and the staff are pleasant. The atmosphere is quite nice. The drinks are made well.

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Food was great! Service was great! Very comfortable seating. Warm and cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend this place.

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The service was fantastic, and the food was just as impressive. Wild Hare truly delivers with fresh…read moreingredients, thoughtful flavors, and a great overall experience. Definitely will be back!

Stopped in for a quick lunch and sat at the bar which, should support the quick lunch goal -…read morehowever, service was surprisingly slow. It wasn't all that busy, roughly three staff members in and out behind the bar inclusive of an employee who was working on a sangria mix? Pre made cocktail mix? Not sure but he was putting something together the majority of the time I was in. I digress. It wasn't just myself and guest who experienced the slow service, there was another group at the end of the bar that had to ask multiple times for their tab to multiple employees. On to the food: -I went with the Royale Smash Burger, which was quite tasty and honestly, the seasoning of the burger and the cheese stood so strong on their own I wish I didn't have the tomato and pickles in hindsight. Really great burger! -the side fries were solid and seasoned perfectly! -the onion rings we split was surprisingly the opposite. No real taste to the batter, came out not super hot, and really soggy. The exact opposite of the side fries and honestly, wish we'd skipped on them. Overall, the service kind of killed the experience, the burger was solid, and I'd skip the onion rings. There's some decent spots in Stillwater and this place always seems super busy this was the first chance I had to stop in and... not sure with the other options I'd jump to go back. Perhaps it was just an off service/off afternoon?

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