An introvert's nightmare... but the food was good. We came during the College World Series, so the crowds were expected. The staff did a great job keeping things moving, and once we found a table, the service and food both came out quickly. The confusing part was that it was self-seating despite a line stretching outside the building. Having dozens of people wandering around hunting for tables felt pretty chaotic, and many people seemed frustrated by it. Even the staff seemed more stressed because of the chaos. Overall, the food was good and there were plenty of options. I'd definitely recommend adding a host during busy events. It would make the experience much smoother for everyone. read more

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Went down with a group during CWS and whoever they hired for security were very rude and trashed our friends very small purse then we get inside and see a ton of people with larger purses than they had. Super frustrating for a $20 cover but it is CWS so expected. Ended up getting a table inside and some food. Watched the first half of the Finals game. Service was decent for the craziness. Food was meh, frozen burger patty taste, chicken strip breading was solid but chicken was very dry. Cookie dessert was good! Tough to judge on such a crazy weekend but I won't be back either way. read more

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The food, atmosphere, and service were ON POINT! So glad we tried the Matt!! We will definitely be back! read more

The Matt Bar And Grill - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

If you need a food hug, this is the home of some great comfort food! A good place to stop when there's no major game events at the CHI arena next-door, otherwise be prepared for a bit of a crowd. A large venue with plenty of outdoor parking offers an oversized dining room, party room for those needing a place to gather, and a long bar where you can lovingly gaze upon a line of beer taps with plenty of local selections. Formally the old mattress factory, it is now just the Matt. Still offering plenty of bar food appetizers in generous portions, burgers and sandwiches galore, with a nice selection of side options to mix things up a bit. For those with plenty of willpower there are healthy salad options too! We enjoyed wonderful service with plenty of attention and never lacked for food or beverage. Even after being open for a number of years, the restaurant is well maintained and clean yet still maintains that old world charm Check out the Matt bar and grill when you're in the downtown area and looking for a menu that will please everybody. The size of this venue allows for an accommodation of larger groups very easily. read more

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I had a great experience grabbing dinner at the Matt, and I will likely be back again! The food was delicious; my friend and I both ordered the Maverick burger, which was tender, juicy and very impressive. The fries were a solid side, not anything super impressive but still good. We also got wings as an appetizer and they were delicious and flavorful! Our frozen margaritas were a little strong, but good regardless. The food came out quickly and our server was amazing! She was very sweet and attentive, and truly made our dinner even better. I will note that the parking was very confusing and not well marked here, so both of us had trouble finding the entrance at first. read more

The Matt Bar And Grill - Maverick burger, wings, and frozen margs - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

The Matt (Old Mattress Factory) is a nice spot downtown to catch a game or hang out during the events down there like the CWS, etc. The vibe is basically an upscale-ish sports bar style. They have exposed brick and wood, but also neon lights and bar signs. It's an eclectic mix, but I'd say it's more on the casual side. We have been during the aforementioned huge events downtown, and it can get VERY busy. During those times, we've just basically grabbed a drink or two and left. However, we went recently during a normal time of year with no big events happening in the area, and it was pretty dead (I think we were also there at a weird time, so no shade there, just that it was not busy like usual.) The service was good, and we had a server who was definitely a pro in the restaurant scene. He checked on us just enough to make sure we were happy, but not enough to be an interruption. The food is pretty tasty for bar fare. We started with the pretzel bites that come with beer cheese dip. They are served warm and buttery, as is the cheese dip (warm, not buttery). Eat them peretty fast before they get cold because they become little rocks if they get cold. Entree-wise, we shared the BBQ Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese and Grilled Salmon. The BBQ Pulled Pork Mac was very flavorful and creamy. It's a huge serving so we definitely had leftovers for later with this one. The salmon came atop a bed of rice and green beans, with a sweet mango topping. It was a lot lighter than the BBQ Mac and Cheese, so it was nice to have the two entrees to share, having a little lighter option than the heavier/creamy/meaty option. We also wanted to try a dessert, so we opted for the chocolate brownie (which wasn't on the menu that we saw, but our server recommended it). It was served piping hot and came with vanilla ice cream on the side, along with a few little dollops of whipped cream. Very filling and sweet, and perfect for sharing. I don't know if anyone could eat it all by themselves. This is definitely not fine dining or anything, but for bar food, it's pretty good. One thing I will note, though, is that it is definitely not inexpensive (but what downtown is?) I'd say this is a nice laid back spot to check out in the downtown area, especially if you go when it's not busy during an event! read more

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I stopped into The Matt, on purpose, for a late lunch after arriving in Omaha. I was seated immediately, and my server came quickly. His name was Bret and he is a great server. He was pleasant and efficient. I asked for recommendations about appetizers and got some good advice. I ended up having the cheese curds with ranch dressing and I think the drink I had was the huckleberry lemonade which is alcoholic and it was delicious. After enjoying some hot cheese curds, I ordered the Reuben with tater tots, again after discussing options with Bret. He checked on me while I ate and watched some NCAA basketball and it was an overall very pleasant experience. The food was delicious; that Reuben corned beef meat was tender and it had the perfect amount of sauerkraut and 1000 island and I could have licked that plate clean! I got a picture of the cheese curds but was so excited about that Reuben I forgot to take a picture lol!! read more

The Matt Bar And Grill - Cheese curds - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Was hanging out with someone that lived in Omaha and they suggested this place and it was very close to my hotel. Wanted to watch a Baylor basketball game and they had it showing here. Got a beer, some wings and cheese curds. Pleased with the quality of the wings+ curds. Even got a cup that was served water in to keep as a souvenir. read more

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I haven't been back to The Mattress Factory in a while since no longer working downtown, so it was nice to revisit. Early dinner hour on a Saturday (4:30-ish) we watched it fill up rather quickly as 5pm came and went. I initially thought my margarita was a great/generous size, but when it doesn't taste very good, that's not really a benefit. It was almost a little soapy (in which case I would've sent it back), but when my cohort tasted it, she said, "No, it's just not very good." She was very pleased with her beer selection, though. My BlueJay burger was delicious, cooked to order, and the fries were very good as well. The Chicken Wrap was large enough for leftovers and was very tasty. And the tater tots? Better than you ever could've dreamed in the school cafeteria. Crunchy, salty and delicious! Overall, good food, good beer, fun atmosphere, but mixed drinks need some work. read more

The Matt Bar And Grill - BlueJay burger - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Great restaurant downtown close to the CHI Center & Baseball Stadium! HUGE great place for any crowd & any size! Bar food, fair prices, server was definitely new & learning but very sweet and got everything correct & on time! It was a clean spot, and would recommend to anyone going DT! read more

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Positive experience dining at the Matt- Solid bar and grill in downtown Omaha! True to the name bar and grill with large dining space. Not a dingy dive bar. Clean. Lots of tvs- would be a great place on game day. Prompt service. Menu had a lot of options I was tempted to try. I ordered a draft beer and the French dip sandwich ($16) with fries. Quality sandwich- very tender and flavorful! Both sandwich and fries were served hot and fresh. Slightly pricey for Omaha but would order again. read more

The Matt Bar And Grill - French Dip Sandwich - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Great sports bar vibe with much broader menu variety then just plain 'bar food'. Fast service. Nice seating - barstools, large tables and booths. Some patio space. Central to downtown activities. Own parking area. Look forward to returning. read more

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i've always wanted to try this place and i'm so happy i finally did!!! the food was amazing: they were super kind about substitutions and my burger came out perfect!!! our server, Brooklyn, was so kind and friendly; the other servers we talked to were also super nice!! for a sports bar and grill, it was a really comforting ambiance; it wasn't loud. i usually get anxious in less lighted places but i sat under a light and i had a great time! read more

Huge place! Lots of tables and great for family gatherings or parties! Sports bar vibe..with high tops ..beer and casual feel. Awesome menu though! Was there for a Teammates Mentoring gathering with lots of yummy appetizers. read more

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Definitely a dive bar vibe, but without the standout food that usually makes those spots worth it. Fine if you're just grabbing a cheap bucket of beers, but I'd skip the food entirely. read more

Great food- great atmosphere! There's plenty of seating, bar room, and TVs for watching the game. They have a pretty good selection of food and drinks. It's a great place for a pregame or casual lunch during work. read more

The Matt Bar And Grill - Fries - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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The Matt was excellent and we would definitely go there again. It's a big place with industrial ceilings and concrete floors so it probably gets loud, but wasn't when we were there. We had breaded cheese curds to start and added in a side order of onion rings just to try them. The cheese curds were probably the best we've ever had--perfectly crisped on the outside with cheese that stretched on the inside. The onion rings were ok, but not special. Bookguy ordered the ten wing appetizer with honey garlic sauce for his main. He thought they were great--meaty, tender, and the sauce was perfect. He was surprised they didn't come with moist towelettes for cleaning fingers. Turns out they do, the server just forgot. He was very attentive, however. I ordered the half size southwest salad with chicken, which is actually a pretty big salad. The mixed greens, black bean and corn salsa, cheddar jack cheese, with house spicy ranch dressing and garnished with tortilla strips was very tasty. I had it with chicken on the side and the chicken was juicy and flavorful. We recommend! read more

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The whole area at the Matt is great. Was here during the MCWS and it was fantastic. The food is wonderful, have the nachos, mini tacos, jalapeño bratwurst and a hotdog. The drinks are great and the staff is friendly! read more

Ordered the mac and cheese and burnt ends and a bowl of chilli. Super good Service was good at the bar Inside is pretty cool with some good TV's. read more

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Great and wide selection of food, service is always the best and great ambiance for sporting events.

Have been here a couple times before. Finally made it back. We were seated quickly and our server was prompt. The pretzel appetizer was great (gone before I could get a pic). Cheese was great for dipping. I had the French dip. Quite tasty with great beef and good aus jus. Fries were crispy and not too salty. The rest of the table had the steak sandwich, Omaha burger, chicken Alfredo, and Reuben. All were very happy. It's a bit of sports bar, sit down restaurant. Nice clean atmosphere with plenty of room. Stop by the old mattress factory and have a meal! read more

The Matt Bar And Grill - Prime Rib French Dip Sandwich - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Located down town Omaha, very busy, but that did not stop the quick service. The chicken tenders and fish and chips were exceptional.

The french dip was very good. I had it with the coleslaw, which was also good. My server was a bit awkward and inexperienced, but he still took care of me. And they have a great beer selection. It's not quite my vibe, but it's an interesting place and I have no complaints. read more

The Matt Bar And Grill - Prime Rib French Dip Sandwich - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

You have to try the steal bites! Tender, garlic and the texture is like they're coered with corn starch before they're pan fried.

Talk about not feeling welcome....had company flying out on Labor Day and wanted to feed them before they left. We wanted to go to Djs Dugout but it's all torn up in front of them and hard to find parking. Anyway, We had seven in our party and they wanted to squeeze us around a small round table when right next to us were 2 four tops. So I took it upon myself to suggest that we put them together to accommodate all of us. They didn't want to until I started moving the two tables together. No big deal. After all the place was not busy!! Food was so, so. Very heavy smoke on the French Dip and Burgers. That's all you could taste for the rest of the day. We thanked them for being open on a holiday, but seriously it seemed like they didn't want to be there. So not a great impression on us or our company!! read more

The place was very clean, and if you like to watch sports this is the place. So you wouldn't expect the food to be so good, but after a day on the road it was delicious. read more

I've always had good food here! Service has been good too, especially with bigger groups. Desserts are yummy, and I love the Mac n cheese. Sometimes has a weird smell in the place? read more

I came into The Matt for lunch last week and was visiting from out of town. I had been once before about 6 years ago and it was just as good as I remembered! I ordered the blackened chicken sandwich with fries and an ice-cold beer. The bartender was friendly and welcoming and I hope to be able to visit again soon. Thank you! read more

The Matt Bar And Grill - Blackened chicken sandwich - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I've been to this restaurant a couple times, and I have always loved the food and the service. I went with the steak bites last time and asked for the garlic, Parmesan sauce over them. Everything tasted very good, but I feel like they used a little too much of the sauce. I know they have really good wraps, and salads, so I'll stick to one of those next time, or I won't ask for sauce on the steak bites. The steak bites were cooked perfectly, and I love their artichoke dip! read more

The Matt Bar And Grill - Steak bites - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Ok ... this is my official review.. chili was amazing Chili was amazing Chili was amazing Chili was amazing Chili was amazing Chili was amazing Chili was amazing Oh, and it's only $5.00 Service was top notch, plenty of tables and bar seats w/ ample TV's . Great place to pregame, sports bar. read more

This restaurant / bar is special to us because my Grandmother used to work as a seamstress there when it was a mattress company. So, it is a favorite place to meet up with family and friends when we are in town. This time I ordered the Shrimp Tacos with a Boulevard Wheat beer. The tacos were delicious with just enough kick. And, was happy to see a favorite Boulevard beer on tap. Staff was friendly. It wasn't very crowded for a Saturday night. So, we didn't feel rushed and had plenty of time to catch up with each other. Great place! read more

The Matt Bar And Grill - Old Mattress Factory - Shrimp Tacos - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Used to be good, is terrible now. Overpriced food, average food and basic menu. They don't do anything well, and out of the 10 times I have had to go there this year with various coworkers, service never gets better. They will never come back and refill your drink, food will be cold once it gets to you, and they are always out of their soda products. They are not worth it. But, they have an OK venue space up top which fits around 100 and has a working projector. Food is still bad, but at least it looks more appealing in a buffet and stays a little warmer. read more

The Matt Bar And Grill - Menu - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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I visited The Matt for lunch one day. We got a table quickly, and the service was quick, great for lunchtime. The Matt has a lively, sports bar feel and is very busy during college World Series and other nearby events. Even at lunch, it was a bit noisy in there. I ordered a reuben, which I thought was pretty good and was a good size. The waitress was nice and very attentive! I enjoyed my visit and would come back, especially at night and before a game or concert to get that experience and try some of their drinks from the bar. The location is super convenient to the CHI Center and Charles Schwab Field, so this is a perfect spot for food and drinks before an event. read more

Super busy but food was still amazing and great service. Waitress was awesome. Fun vibe and music read more

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I ordered at the bar for take out. They had a great selection of pub food and the service was excellent.

Was working in Omaha for two weeks and someone suggested this place and it was so good we ate there almost every night.

This is the second time I've been to this restaurant, and it did not disappoint once again. My family and I visited the first time, and then I visited with my mom the second trip. From all the pictures I've posted we've had queso, guacamole, artichoke and spinach, dip, chicken wraps, blackened chicken sandwiches, salads, and French dip sandwich. All have been delicious! It's hard to compare which one I would prefer for a side... the mac & cheese is good, but the baked beans are hard to beat. Their margaritas are tasty, and they have a good selection of beers on tap. Both times we've been seated immediately for lunch rush and our service has always been smooth. read more

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Great food. Good service. Lots of TVs to catch the ballgame. Had a good time. The blue cheese burger was one of the best I've ever had.

Always a good time. Great place for concert and game day (limited menu on these days). You will need to be patient on big event days as it will take much longer to get food. I get great food each time I'm there and friendly service. They have a wonderful event space with an excellent catering menu. read more

Neat, spacious restaurant with ample space and a unique ambience from being an old mattress factory, which surprisingly yields for a pleasant dining experience. Cheese curds were perfectly crispy and seasoned, with a creamy, rich ranch dip that kicked it up a notch. Burger was decent and standard, with crispy and light battered fries. read more

The Matt Bar And Grill - Breaded Cheese Curds - American Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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