I’ve eaten here several times since moving to the area and the food is always great. Unfortunately the service is a hit and miss, depending on the day. This then contributes to a less than stellar atmosphere. But, I like the food, it’s never disappointed me or my partner. I will say, I wish they had a wider range of salads and had an option to do half orders. Sometimes I want a balance of unhealthy food with healthier foods lol, and if they could add this to their delivery menu because I don’t always eat in the restaurant.
I should add, one time my partner and I came for happy hour, sometime in September and the service was exceptionally bad. The restaurant was almost empty, the service was slow and the server abandoned us. She asked us if we wanted drinks and we said no and the service fell off from there. It was one of the first questions after taking our order. It left a poor taste in our mouth. Based on the reviews it would seem this restaurant could work to improve this area. Please do better. I like the food and sometimes I’m too busy to cook, so I am happy to be a regular, but I don’t want to feel unwelcome or like a burden. I’m not sure what is going on to make y’all act this way but I sure hope you figure it out.
Oh, and while I am sharing constructive feedback, I wish you had a vegetarian pasta dish. It’s a shame to pay full price when you remove the meat. It does not cost the same to make.
Mike MacDonald
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November 10, 2024
This was our second visit. We both ordered the burger, adding bacon and cheese, and gravy for the fries. I requested a caeser salad instead of fries.
This was the best restaurant salad I've had in a long time! Real pieces of bacon, roasted garlic cloves, excellent croutons (really!), all with a balsamic drizzle.
To make the meal even better, it was a really great burger.
I have one comment of interest. Up front, on the menu, the burger was very well priced. However, every item we wanted with our burger was an extra charge. Bacon, cheese, salad sub, gravy.
It added up in a hurry, having ordered 2 burgers.
When food is exceptional, you pay, tip well, and leave with a smile!
Leila S
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September 26, 2024
Please bring back the lager you used to have on tap. It was reasonably priced and tasty. You replaced it with Corona for 9 dollars a glass. Also, the dusty old cutting boards you serve burgers and sandwiches on need to go. The last time I was there I had the spicy Hawaiian pizza and it was fantastic. It seemed like the crust had garlic butter on it. I was very sad to see the dirty fries go. The new garlic fries didn’t have enough toppings and most of the fries were bare. It would be awesome if the patio side was open more. I’m assuming it’s a staffing issue. Overall, the service is very good. There is a server called Kat who is always on the ball. Thanks Kat!
Kate Mckinley
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December 13, 2024
Went to Match tonight. Ordered the pepparoni pizza! I have to say it was really delicious. Our waiter was a awesome young fellow...sorry can't recall his name. He waited on us very well and was very informed about the pizza when I asked. The place does have alot of background noise and music was pretty loud. I seen other food come out and it all looked really good! Prices were pretty decent as well. I would definitely recommend 👌
William Dyck
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October 30, 2024
Visiting from Vancouver and my wife and I went for fall off the bone baby back ribs. Dry and extremely tough. Took steak knives to try to saw some meat off. Flavor of sauce was good but honestly we're too polite to send food back to the kitchen. We should have this time. I'm done ordering ribs at any restaurant after this experience. Bottles of wine 1/2 price during Happy hour...so there was that !
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I’ve eaten here several times since moving to the area and the food is always great. Unfortunately the service is a hit and miss, depending on the day. This then contributes to a less than stellar atmosphere. But, I like the food, it’s never disappointed me or my partner. I will say, I wish they had a wider range of salads and had an option to do half orders. Sometimes I want a balance of unhealthy food with healthier foods lol, and if they could add this to their delivery menu because I don’t always eat in the restaurant. I should add, one time my partner and I came for happy hour, sometime in September and the service was exceptionally bad. The restaurant was almost empty, the service was slow and the server abandoned us. She asked us if we wanted drinks and we said no and the service fell off from there. It was one of the first questions after taking our order. It left a poor taste in our mouth. Based on the reviews it would seem this restaurant could work to improve this area. Please do better. I like the food and sometimes I’m too busy to cook, so I am happy to be a regular, but I don’t want to feel unwelcome or like a burden. I’m not sure what is going on to make y’all act this way but I sure hope you figure it out. Oh, and while I am sharing constructive feedback, I wish you had a vegetarian pasta dish. It’s a shame to pay full price when you remove the meat. It does not cost the same to make.
This was our second visit. We both ordered the burger, adding bacon and cheese, and gravy for the fries. I requested a caeser salad instead of fries. This was the best restaurant salad I've had in a long time! Real pieces of bacon, roasted garlic cloves, excellent croutons (really!), all with a balsamic drizzle. To make the meal even better, it was a really great burger. I have one comment of interest. Up front, on the menu, the burger was very well priced. However, every item we wanted with our burger was an extra charge. Bacon, cheese, salad sub, gravy. It added up in a hurry, having ordered 2 burgers. When food is exceptional, you pay, tip well, and leave with a smile!
Please bring back the lager you used to have on tap. It was reasonably priced and tasty. You replaced it with Corona for 9 dollars a glass. Also, the dusty old cutting boards you serve burgers and sandwiches on need to go. The last time I was there I had the spicy Hawaiian pizza and it was fantastic. It seemed like the crust had garlic butter on it. I was very sad to see the dirty fries go. The new garlic fries didn’t have enough toppings and most of the fries were bare. It would be awesome if the patio side was open more. I’m assuming it’s a staffing issue. Overall, the service is very good. There is a server called Kat who is always on the ball. Thanks Kat!
Went to Match tonight. Ordered the pepparoni pizza! I have to say it was really delicious. Our waiter was a awesome young fellow...sorry can't recall his name. He waited on us very well and was very informed about the pizza when I asked. The place does have alot of background noise and music was pretty loud. I seen other food come out and it all looked really good! Prices were pretty decent as well. I would definitely recommend 👌
Visiting from Vancouver and my wife and I went for fall off the bone baby back ribs. Dry and extremely tough. Took steak knives to try to saw some meat off. Flavor of sauce was good but honestly we're too polite to send food back to the kitchen. We should have this time. I'm done ordering ribs at any restaurant after this experience. Bottles of wine 1/2 price during Happy hour...so there was that !