Matchstick Restaurant & Spirits

4.7

100 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Good for groups

Walk-ins are accepted all day every day!

Introducing Stillwater, Minnesota's latest establishment, dedicated to locally sourced farm-to-table meats and fish. Our menu offers an assortment of fine wines, a collection of over 2,000 rare and unique spirits, and a diverse range of flavorful craft beers. Prepared on a natural wood-fired grill or smoker, our food is crafted for robust flavor. Whether you're a beef enthusiast or a vegetarian, our generous, shareable small plates cater to every palate, all within a welcoming, rustic dining space.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(651) 571-0111
Website
http://www.matchstickgrill.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Tim Favre
Private party facilities
**Private Dining****Groups, Private Parties, and Corporate Events**Please contact us to inquire about our private dining rooms and menu options for group dining and events.We eagerly anticipate making your private event a resounding success.

Location
232 Main St N, Stillwater, MN 55082
Neighborhood
Stillwater
Cross street
Located directly on Main Street inside the Hotel Crosby.
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

SONOMA CUTRER | CHARDONNAY (OAKED)$15.00
SONOMA, CA
- Sonoma Cutrer | Chardonnay (Oaked)$58.00
DOMAINE BOUSQUET | CHARDONNAY (UNOAKED)$12.00
TUPUNGATO, AR
- Domaine Bousquet | Chardonnay (Unoaked)$46.00
SILVERADO VINEYARDS | SAUVIGNON BLANC$12.00
NAPA VALLEY, CA
- Silverado Vineyards | Sauvignon Blanc$56.00
Juggernaut | Sauvignon Blanc$13.00
Marlborough, NZ
- Juggernaut | Sauvignon Blanc$50.00
Alphonse Mellot | Sauvignon Blanc$25.00
Sancerre, FR
- Alphonse Mellot | Sauvignon Blanc$50.00
Malvira | Roero Arneis$12.00
Piedmont, IT
- Malvira | Roero Arneis$46.00
PULLUS | PINOT GRIGIO$14.00
STAJERSKA, SI
- Pullus | Pinot Grigio$55.00
CONDE VALDEMAR | TEMPRANILLO BLANCO$12.00
RIOJA, ES
- Conde Valdemar | Tempranillo Blanco$46.00

Red

DAOU VINEYARDS$15.00
Cabernet Sauvignon | Paso Robles, CA
- Bottle$58.00
ROUTESTOCK ROUTE 29$20.00
Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley, CA
- Bottle$70.00
CAYMUS-SUISUN, GRAND DURIF$16.00
Petite Syrah | Suisun Valley, CA
- Bottle$65.00
CASTLE ROCK WINERY$14.00
Pinot Noir | Willamette Valley, OR
- Bottle$54.00
D.V. CATENA TINTO HISTORICO$15.00
Malbec | Mendoza, AR
- Bottle$58.00
LOUIS JADOT$15.00
Pinot Noir | Burgundy, FR
- Bottle$58.00
BODEGAS ALTUN CRIANZA$14.00
Tempranillo | Rioja, ES
- Bottle$56.00
ANNE COLLARD$12.00
Rhone Red Blend | Cotes du Rhone, FR
- Bottle$48.00
CHATEAU DE COSTIS$12.00
Bordeaux Blend | Bordeaux, FR
- Bottle$48.00
ELIO PERRONE TASMORCAN$14.00
Barbera | Barbera d'asti, IT
- Bottle$54.00

Cocktails

Crosby$11.00
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Allspice, Apple, Cinnamon | Sweet, Fruity
Matchstick Manhattan$15.00
Old Forester Bourbon, Hibiscus Vermouth | Spirit Forward, Savory
Espresso Martini$16.00
Vodka, Espresso, Vanilla | Sweet, Coffee
No Cap!$15.00
Capalletti, Dragon Fruit, Lime, Egg White | Sweet/Sour
High Time in Tokyo$14.00
Japanese Whiskey, Aperol, Passionfruit, Lime | Bitter-sweet, Tropical
Right on Thyme$14.00
Gin, Fruitful Fig, Lemon, Thyme Simple Syrup | Bright, Herbaceous, Tart
Knockin' on Heavens Door$15.00
Heavens Door Bourbon, Honey, Berry, Lemon, Mint | Tart, Refreshing, Semi-Sweet
So-Ju Want a Drink?$14.00
Black Tea Infused Vodka, K town Chili and Peach Soju | Sweet, Hint of Spice, light, Tart
Mezcal Old Fashioned$14.00
Mezcal, Orange Bitters, Simple | Smoky, Spirit Forward
Monkeys in a Barrel$14.00
Rum, Banana, Chocolate Bitters | Sweet, Touch of Spice

Alcohol Free Cocktails

Last Call for Alcohol$9.00
Abstinence NA Blood Orange Aperitif, lemon
Mock-Scow Mule$9.00
Non-Alcoholic Moscow Mule
Blueberry 75$10.00
Seedlip NA Spirit, Lemon, Alcohol Free Rose Prosecco

Bar Menu

Cheeseburger$18.00
Wagyu, short rib & chuck, with lettuce, tomato, Onion, smoked tomato aioli
Smoked Chicken Wings (8)$14.00
House made dry rub, bleu cheese dressing
Smoked Brisket Tacos$15.00
Radish, cotija cheese, miso barbecue, tequila slaw
Tempura Battered Fish Tacos$15.00
Avocado creme Fraiche, smoked tomato salsa, lettuce

Soup & Salads

Wedge Salad$15.00
Smoked Tomato, Thick Cut Bacon, Buttermilk, Bleu Cheese, Green Onion
Apple Walnut Salad$14.00
Mixed Greens, Apple, Walnut, Dried Cranberry, Crispy Leeks, Brie, Caramelized Apple Balsamic Vinaigrette
Chef's Salad$14.00
Baby Greens, Avocado, Red Onion, Farfalle, Cherry Tomato, Sweet Corn, Pesto Lemon Vinaigrette
French Onion Soup$16.00
Beef Broth, Caramelized Onion, Crouton, Gruyere

Vegetables

Cauliflower Fritters$14.00
Beer Battered, Garlic Aioli, Parmigiano
Caramelized Brussel Sprouts$14.00
Smoked Berkshire Bacon, Thai Peanut Sauce
Wood Fired Carrots$14.00
Smoked Cumin, Honey, Whipped Ricotta
Zucchini Fritters$14.00
Panko Crusted, Chili Lime Aioli
Sweet Potato Risotto$20.00
Sweet Potato Puree, Parmesan Crust, Cranberry Chipotle Compote
Grilled Pave Potatoes$14.00
Cream, Thyme, Cheddar, Chive Creme Fraiche
Mushroom Tart$20.00
Puff Pastry, Sauteed Mushroom, Cranberry Wild Rice Sausage, Gorgonzola, Aged Balsamic
Spaghetti Squash$18.00
Roasted Spaghetti Squash, Pesto, Jalapeno Gouda Sausage

Fish & Seafood

Crab Cakes$16.00
Blue crab, Lemon, Horseradish Beurre Blanc
Chilean Sea Bass$26.00
Plantain, Coconut, Lemongrass Coconut Beurre Blanc
Smoked Salmon$24.00
Cedar Plank Fired, Sorghum Syrup Cider Vinegar Glaze
Lobster Mac & Cheese$36.00
4 Cheese Blend, Spicy Sausage, Sweet Corn, Truffle, Butter Poached Lobster Tail

Meat & Poultry

SHORT RIB$28.00
Slow Smoked, Blackstrap Molasses
10oz FILET MIGNON$60.00
Brown Butter Seared, Truffle, Madeira Demi-Glaze
WAGYU BEEF FROM SNAKE RIVER FARMS$6.00
Served By The Ounce, Cast Iron Seared, Demi-Glace
- Per Ounce$6.00
SMOKED DUROC PORK CHOP$32.00
Double Cut, Smoked Maple Bourbon Glaze, Caramelized Apple
BUCATINI$22.00
House Italian Sausage, San Marzano Tomatoes, Basil, Oregano, Burrata, Parmigiano
PINEAPPLE JERK CHICKEN$22.00
Carmelized Pineapple, Fresno Chilis, Beer
14 HOUR SMOKED BRISKET$30.00
Smoked Daily, Thick Sliced, Selection of Sauces
KOREAN PORK RIBS$26.00
Smoked Pork Ribs, Gochujang BBQ, Sesame Lime Slaw
Chef's Butcher Board$140.00
Smoked Brisket, Cranberry Wild Rice Sausage, 10oz Filet Mignon & Chef's Choice meat, Served With Pickle, Whole Grain Mustard, and Texas BBQ Sauce

What 100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Minneapolis - St. Paul
Innovative
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Great for fine wines
Twin Cities / Eastern Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Matchstick Restaurant & Spirits is a vibrant dining spot known for its "outstanding" food and service. The menu features standout dishes like crab cakes and lobster mac & cheese. Guests appreciate the cozy atmosphere, extensive drink options, and attentive staff. It's "a must-see" for special occasions or a casual winter lunch.

100 Reviews

C
Chris
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never a disappointment!!! Outstanding chef prepared meals with even better wait staff!!! Love this place!!! Beautiful!!
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Guy
Minneapolis
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Fun atmosphere. Large portions of high-quality, yet accessible and gourmet-feeling dishes. Knowledgeable and personable service. Great energy and vibe. Good wine list. Fun cocktails. A gem in Stillwater.
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Sheila
Minneapolis
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was not good. Very disappointing. 4:15pm reservation and we may have had the night before's food. The potatoes were terrible. Sorry, I would not recommend this place for dinner. Nice ambiance, but very cold sitting by the door.
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Carol
Minneapolis
26 reviews
2.0
26 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Match Stix is on my list of a restaurant of never to return to. It was a cold evening so the restaurant was extremely cold with the door continually being used. The chairs we were seated in were so low that is felt like you were shoveling the food from the table the one inch to your mouth. The lighting was so poor we could not read the menu or see any of the ingredients in the food we were served. I received my hot tacos 20 minutes before the salads were served. The tacos were soggy and I could not find any signs of the fish that was supposed to be in the tacos. The wedge salad was very good. Potatoes , which were suggested by the server were cold and greasy.The server said the crabcakes were 4 ounces each....maybe the total of the two was three ounces. They also arrived cold. The server was very friendly but never returned to table after the food was served. The server did explain the food service protocol but never did say that one person could be finished eating before another person was served 20 minutes later. Plus we really did not need the salad for dessert.!! We eat out in Stillwater often but it will not be here.
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Eric
VIP
Minneapolis
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and cocktails! The pork chop was amazing along with the pave potato’s, cauliflower fritters, and brisket tacos. Definitely a place to frequent often don’t pass this spot up when in Stillwater
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Jacob
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The brisket was easily the best I’ve ever eaten! All around an excellent meal.
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Jan
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The quality of food and service was outstanding. The lunch menu is smaller than we expected but everything we ordered was great. Our server did a wonderful job throughout the meal and dessert.
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Scott
Minneapolis
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Loved our latest visit to Matchstick. Every food item was excellent and the drinks, including my NA Mule, were spot on.
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Donna
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely get the crab cakes - best ever. The chocolate cherry cake was outstanding however more than enough for 4 people to share - huge serving.
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Cathy
Minneapolis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love this place for all kinds of occasions. The food, drink and service is always very good. The variety of food and drink including wine options are better than anywhere else in Stillwater. The only issue we encountered was that the sliding entrance doors opened whenever anyone got close to them, so they were open too often and for long enough periods of time that we had to wear our coats while we ate, because it’s cold outside in January. So make sure to plan ahead with a warm coat and whatnot in case your table is close to the front doors. We’ll be back!
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FAQs

Matchstick Restaurant & Spirits offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (651) 571-0111.

Matchstick Restaurant & Spirits is rated 4.7 stars by 100 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Matchstick Restaurant & Spirits

232 Main St N, Stillwater, MN 55082

Additional information

Cross street
Located directly on Main Street inside the Hotel Crosby.
Neighborhood
Stillwater
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Executive chef
Tim Favre
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.matchstickgrill.com/
Phone number
(651) 571-0111
Private party facilities
**Private Dining****Groups, Private Parties, and Corporate Events**Please contact us to inquire about our private dining rooms and menu options for group dining and events.We eagerly anticipate making your private event a resounding success.

Matchstick Restaurant & Spirits

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Bubbles

BISOL JEIO | PROSECCO$12.00

DOMAINE BOUSQUET | SPARKLING ROSE$12.00

Rose

PEYRASSOL, LA CROIX | GRENACHE$14.00

TOMARESCA, CALAFURIA | NEGROAMARO$14.00

White

SONOMA CUTRER | CHARDONNAY (OAKED)$15.00

DOMAINE BOUSQUET | CHARDONNAY (UNOAKED)$12.00

SILVERADO VINEYARDS | SAUVIGNON BLANC$12.00

Juggernaut | Sauvignon Blanc$13.00

Alphonse Mellot | Sauvignon Blanc$25.00

Malvira | Roero Arneis$12.00

PULLUS | PINOT GRIGIO$14.00

CONDE VALDEMAR | TEMPRANILLO BLANCO$12.00

Red

DAOU VINEYARDS$15.00

ROUTESTOCK ROUTE 29$20.00

CAYMUS-SUISUN, GRAND DURIF$16.00

CASTLE ROCK WINERY$14.00

D.V. CATENA TINTO HISTORICO$15.00

LOUIS JADOT$15.00

BODEGAS ALTUN CRIANZA$14.00

ANNE COLLARD$12.00

CHATEAU DE COSTIS$12.00

ELIO PERRONE TASMORCAN$14.00

Cocktails

Crosby$11.00

Matchstick Manhattan$15.00

Espresso Martini$16.00

No Cap!$15.00

High Time in Tokyo$14.00

Right on Thyme$14.00

Knockin' on Heavens Door$15.00

So-Ju Want a Drink?$14.00

Mezcal Old Fashioned$14.00

Monkeys in a Barrel$14.00

Alcohol Free Cocktails

Last Call for Alcohol$9.00

Mock-Scow Mule$9.00

Blueberry 75$10.00

Bar Menu

Cheeseburger$18.00

Smoked Chicken Wings (8)$14.00

Smoked Brisket Tacos$15.00

Tempura Battered Fish Tacos$15.00

Soup & Salads

Wedge Salad$15.00

Apple Walnut Salad$14.00

Chef's Salad$14.00

French Onion Soup$16.00

Vegetables

Cauliflower Fritters$14.00

Caramelized Brussel Sprouts$14.00

Wood Fired Carrots$14.00

Zucchini Fritters$14.00

Sweet Potato Risotto$20.00

Grilled Pave Potatoes$14.00

Mushroom Tart$20.00

Spaghetti Squash$18.00

Fish & Seafood

Crab Cakes$16.00

Chilean Sea Bass$26.00

Smoked Salmon$24.00

Lobster Mac & Cheese$36.00

Meat & Poultry

SHORT RIB$28.00

10oz FILET MIGNON$60.00

WAGYU BEEF FROM SNAKE RIVER FARMS$6.00

SMOKED DUROC PORK CHOP$32.00

BUCATINI$22.00

PINEAPPLE JERK CHICKEN$22.00

14 HOUR SMOKED BRISKET$30.00

KOREAN PORK RIBS$26.00

Chef's Butcher Board$140.00

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