Restaurants in Matthews

“Great food! Nice portions and friendly staff.
The little market attached to the restaurant has many items that I would love to try. However, much of the packaging is written in Korean, Japanese, etc.
Definitely a hidden gem.”

“Great experience at this restaurant tonight. Our first visit and will definitely be back! Yummy food and our bartender, Sarah, is so friendly and knowledgeable!”

“Good option for a quick lunch. Wasn’t very crowded so easy to spend some time catching up without feeling rushed. Will definitely go back for the chicken sandwich and truffle fries.”

“Nicole was fantastic. Awesome personality etc We look forward to seeing her again.”

“Four of us went out for a special dinner last night that was a treat by my son and his girlfriend. My husband said it was the best shrimp and grits he ever tasted! All of the food was delicious and our waitress was on point and so fun and friendly. We sat on the patio and it was the perfect ambiance. I definitely would like to go again when visiting my son.”

“Katsudon is one of my favorites, so glad to have a place close that makes it the way I like it! 🙏🏼🍱”

“I had the oscar flounder. I think the steak would have been better. But bang bang shrimp is reliably delicious!!”

“We had a surprise birthday party for a family member today!! What a great time. We had use of the Queens room, The food was great as usual but I need to bragg especially in our server Jeanette. She was amazing she handled us all with efficiency and grace!! I know we drove her crazy but she was amazing!!!! Thank you John’s place for a wonderful time and again kudos to Jeanette !!!”

“Great people to work with.”

“We had a wonderful lunch today while out. Tom was a great sever, and our food was fresh, delicious, well presented. The pork soup dumplings are amazing and authentic. The garlic eggplant so tender. Plenty of parking and a modern, yet cozy vibe inside.”

“Popped into this bar for a cocktail while I read for a bit and would highly recommend it. Scott and Fernando were fantastic! As a single woman, they made me feel so comfortable and welcome. They made great cocktails and hooked me up with ordering food from next door to be delivered to the bar. Scott and Fernando really made the experience I'll definitely be back!”

“Great new bar in Matthews. Great games and a nice, simplified drink pricing structure. Has a great time and look forward to returning soon.”

“I’ve been buying small batch coffee since 2014 and Magnolia is one of the best companies I’ve ordered from. The coffees are always fresh, never burnt, and their shipping is stupid fast. They also donate to cancer research which is amazing.”

“Amazing DJ … music… food…. and especially the service”

“The shrimp fried rice to the sesame chicken and the egg rolls I can’t complain one bit. It as an absolute 10/10. Highly recommend for anybody wanted local Chinese.”

“Love it

Vegetarian options: Yes

Dietary restrictions: Yes

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Not sure”

“The service was Wonderful. Food was delicious. I highly recomend the salmon. The expresso martinis are tbe best ones in town. This restaurant has every quality of being classified as a Gem. I will absoultly come back.”

“Today placed an order online. Got my total, time to pickup and off my husband went to get our dinner. Pulled up to get food, empty parking lot, no one at window to get food from, sign on door said closed for the day for remodeling. NOTHING on page saying you are closed, even said you are open till 10pm! What the hell?! Somebody is going to fix this issue! And not just with a free appetizer!”

“I always come here to the Prosperity/Benfield Location but tonight it wasn’t decent. I’ll still come back but disappointed cause they wouldn’t answer their phone. I’m allergic to mushrooms. My Rice wasn’t cooked thoroughly”

“Noah and his staff were great! I had some T-Mobile rewards I had to redeem and he went above and beyond to make sure he got everything I needed as well! Thank you Noah look forward to coming to this location again!”

“Food was absolutely delicious! The restaurant is nice , clean and service was great ! Definitely recommend!”

“Nina was the absolute best server! Would totally recommend and would ask for her when we coke back.”

“it's rare to find scratch made hollandaise, and they probably have the best. Rhea as a server is amazing and attentive.”

“I have not had any problems with these products, always fresh and well made. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Our first time eating here and we absolutely love it! Food was great and service was excellent !!”

“Food is absolutely amazing. New hidden gem in Matthews. The variety and combination is unique and the best you will taste around. It's healthy.”

“Food, service and cleanliness are all excellent!”

“My husband and I drove from a small town in South Carolina today and we were first timers to this place and loved it!! Very friendly people who talk to and you feel like family!!”

“Perfect place to enjoy a coffee and work!”

“Googled nearby coffee and this came up, definitely a gem. Yummy empanadas too”

“This location is amazing. Great customer service and their cakes are incredible. Will definitely be purchasing many more cakes soon.”

“Everything is excellent about Athens pizza. The stafff are very friendly, and nice. The foods are very delicious. Everything is very clean. ??✅”

“Fast, Clean, Friendly, Fresh food! It was fantastic. Rice, vegetables, tuna, SO DELICIOUS!
If you're looking for healthy, great tasting food, this is it!”

“We stopped in for the first time today for lunch…. We will definitely be coming back. The Garden Burger and fried okra = AMAZING!!!!”

“This was my first time trying Crepes and I was not disappointed! The customer service was AMAZING! This is definitely a hidden gem and we will be visiting again soon.”

“Great food and great owners!!! Highly recommended”

“Food is always good and service is prompt and courteous.”

“Great ice and wonderful staff!! Highly recommend them!! 🍧”

“Delicious! The chocolate orange was incredible!!! We will definitely be back”

“Great service! Great food!! The owners are fabulous!!”

“Good food affordable and the tacos have thoughtful combinations that are yummy 😋”

“Always amazing!! By far best option for family food!”

“Love this place. Good drinks at reasonable price. You can shoot pool, live music and it’s right in the middle of downtown Matthews.”

“I love this place! Service is always great and it’s decorated like a 1950s diner. The food? Fantastic, fresh and is ready fast.
Superboy (get it as is) and fries are my “go to” but the fried chicken, onion rings and the chicken salad plate are also terrific. They also have a delicious mustard-forward potato salad that slays. You won’t be disappointed!”

“Tudo na padaria e feito com profissionalismo e qualidade, pois os produtos são feitos com carinho para servir os clientes. Muito obrigado, e sejam bem vindos a padaria brasileira Tropical bakery.”

“This is the Colombian spot!!
The food is extremely authentic, flavory, exquisite. Service feels exactly as if you go to a bakery in Bogota and all the team members & even the owners make you feel at home.
I am not a fan of driving but since I know this restaurant I get way out of my errands to fit a trip to the bakery get me a coffee and try their amazing products. I have tried stuff that I don’t usually like and all is recommended. The portions are also very generous & congruent with the price. The only thing I do not like very much is that they have a shelf next to the cashier and they sell all kind of Colombian products from my childhood I love the exhibit but can’t fall for it because I could be developing a belly if don’t control what I eat there ?!!

You all give it a try even if you are not Colombian ??????”

“We saw a review of them on TikTok and decided to give them a try. The review was positive but does not do them justice! Got the Pickle Ickle Ickle, The Maddie Rita, the Jordan's Jamboree, and the Butter Pecan Cinnamon Sticks, all were fantastic! We will definitely be ordering from them again.”

“Highly recommend! Authentic, delicious and great service!!!!”

“I'm addicted to the gyro plates and baklava cheesecake 😍😍😍 the Matthews location is the best around, hands down... always quick, polite, and delicious 🤤🤤🤤”

“The shrimp fried rice to the sesame chicken and the egg rolls I can’t complain one bit. It as an absolute 10/10. Highly recommend for anybody wanted local Chinese.”

“The fish and chips I had here were pretty exceptional for an unassuming-looking American restaurant. Fish was fried well and was crispy. Needed more salt. But the medallion-style fries were unironically the best fries I've had outside my kitchen. Perfectly crispy exterior, soft interior, seasoned with Lawry's, and came out piping hot.

Even the slaw-- which is never good-- WAS good.

Will definitely be back just for those fries.”

“My husband and I discovered Jets pizza recently. My coworkers told me about this amazing pizza I just had to try. Well let me tell you, jets four corners deep dish pizza is now our favorite pizza EVER!! We are a bit addicted to this place. The staff are always professional and polite. The store is clean and inviting. They are also honest, I left my purse there accidentally and the staff kept it safe till I arrived the next day to pick it up. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants the best pizza in Charlotte.”

“Eat there every time we are in the area. We always enjoy the home cooked food. Tonight my husband had the baked chicken with dressing, green beans and black eyed peas. I had the sausage with cabbage, mashed potatoes and black eyed peas. Both meals were delicious!!”

“Get the chicken Parm every time, plus a calzone to go. calzones are as big as my head!! get 4 meals out of this! plus the garlic knots are to die for!!”

“Vibrant, happy atmosphere, is a delicious way to nourish myself in a hurry.”

“Excellent customer service!”

“Visited Matthews, NC few days ago and had lunch here. The food was awesome (I had Jalapeno Poppers and Peter Piper burger), and so was the beer selection (I had a really good blonde ale (cannot recall the name unfortunately)). Service was great, and washrooms were clean. The place has a really cool vibe to it, looks like one would feel at home there while watching sports on one of the many screens.”

“Great experience! Great staff!”

“Visiting manager from local store was friendly and upbeat....he made our pizza and salad with ease and patiently answered all of my questions as it was my 1st visit.”

“I haven’t physically been here before but I order from Doordash and this is beyond my favorite spot. I absolutely love their tacos. Their salsa is unique/darker than usual but it’s delicious. I don’t eat anywhere else when I want tacos now. Their steak tacos are the best.”

“Kim and her kids do a awesome job. Kim has a great heart and the customer service is the best Stop by and enjoy a ICE Cream with your family”

“I've been going here regularly for 3 years now and I have brought so many people over who have also fallen in love with the place. I've had work lunches here, date nights, and just casual meals with friends.

The food is amazing and tastes fresh, it's a small and intimate atmosphere which makes for a nice cozy experience, and the owner is a wonderful woman who greets everyone with such happiness and respect. Her family is also wonderful and nice when you see them working there as well.

I truly believe this place is a hidden gem here in Charlotte and I consider this my favorite restaurant in the city.

And if you're curious my go-to order that never fails me is the Create Your Own Noodle Bowl, House Special, with Mai Fun Noodles, and a Fried Egg on top with a side of Edamame and an Iced Malaysian White Coffee. Sometimes I'll treat myself to the Steamed Custard Buns (so worth it) or switch it up for the Curry Chicken in Clay Pot if I want something spicy.”

“I love that my sun can have ice cream, even though he is dairy free”

“Fresh & delicious! Great, quick service. Definitely a sub above ��”

“I had the pleasure of trying their fall season roll and it was delicious. Tempura with a spicy sauce you don't even need soy sauce with it fresh ingredients and explosive flavor 10/10 roll. I also had the chicken hibachi which was your standard express hibachi dish, it was good but nothing that stood out to me. The service was extremely friendly and welcoming all in all a very nice establishment I will be coming back. Disclaimer the photo attached is after I had already eaten half of the roll”

“Down home cooking great variety, Southern Greek foods. Older restaurant with great food and great service. GREAT Service! We have visited several times and they always go over and above our expectations. We quickly noticed that although we may have an assigned table and waitress, the waitresses support one another. A family atmosphere like a friend invited you to "dad & mom's" house for a bite to eat, and mom and the family give it their all.”

“One of the best places the get a gooood ice cream
Kids love it
Nice, clean , awesome environment
Samantha is very kind and sweet
Definitely will come back
Recommended 100%”

“Service was good. Very mom and pop with a slightly more upscale feel. 5/5

We got the fresh summer roll and the Pho Dac Biet. The summer rolls were soft with a delicious crunch of lettuce. The sauce was not as thick as some other places, but still quite delicious; sweet, salty, nutty. 5/5

The pho tasted good, not great. I felt like the more that I ate it, the more it tasted like the broth was a bit watered down. I was looking for a punch of flavor, but it fell short of my expectation. It was also a bit more on the sweeter side in my opinion. This was supposed to be the combination bowl, but I didn’t get any tendons or tripe, which was a tad disappointing. The broth had a nice color though. 3.5/5

Ambience was kinda awkward. The TV’s were on, but the volume was very low. It was quieter than I was expected. Decor was a bit more traditional but it looked fine. 4/5

I don’t know if I would make the trip out here again. I was really looking forward to trying a new pho place and was left disappointed with the pho.”

“My traditional Greek salad didn't have any Kalamata olives in it. So disappointed!”

“We’ve been regulars here for over a decade and I can’t believe I took this long to share my log of Thai Taste Matthews.

Their Tom Kha and Pad See Ew are my go to, but their curries and salads are also excellent. I can’t remember a time when we didn’t get great service in a lovely restaurant with authentic decor to go with the authentic Thai cuisine.

Parking: There is plenty of parking within a short walk.”

“Awesome sushi and affordable prices”

“Very Nice folks. Portions are small for lunch plates. Pink lady and rainbow sushi were tasty. I wish the chicken wouldn’t have been dry, but overall I would eat here again.”

“This is a wonderful place with kind staff members and some of the best baked goods I’ve ever had! I had the cheese scone and the chocolate chip cookie, both were phenomenal. The cookie was warm, right out of the oven. One of the best spots in the Charlotte area!!”

“the Chinese food was excellent and would get the tacos again”

“Amazing!!!! The flavors and the quality is perfection!!!”

“My husband and I have had the worst experience's while ordering from this location. We both feel very targeted and it's very obvious. There are flies always on the inside of the store on the different surfaces. The rating is a 97.0. The manager and another employee have been the main two making us feel like we are not welcomed in the store. They go so far as to talk about us very obviously when we're in the store. The customer service from those two is the worst I've had. I've been to other stores around the city and I've not had those problems. It's a shame that paying for items that are not inexpensive comes with uncleanliness, targeting, lack of customer service, and rudeness from employees including the manager. I can gladly spend my money somewhere I'm treated right since I go basically everyday.

Since the negative things that happened in the past in the past review, I have nothing but positivity about every aspect of this location. I'm there very often during the week, and I can honestly say that they go above and beyond to assist customer's needs, provide a clean welcoming atmosphere, and they make sure orders are correct. All while going above and beyond the call of duty. I look forward to going now, and I never leave without smiles and satisfaction. Special kudos to Beth, Lacey, and Zack and all the staff.”

“Service was extremely fast and food was amazing! Highly recommend! Shrimp fried rice was top notch, I ate half before the picture haha sorry it was too good.

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes”

“In one way yes we really like the Product, my husband and I have been using the product for 8 years now. On the other had it’s VERY frustrating with our monthly subscription. It Never ships on a timely manner and we end up running out before our shipment even leaves the shipping dock. It makes , buisness travel VERY DIFFICULT when we don’t have our product. Sure wish we could get it figured out SOONER rather than LATER!!”

“Desmond us an AMAZING bartender. The food and drinks are great, and price is right. Thanks for the AWESOME time!”

“This was the
Cleanest Asian buffet restaurant that I have been to in many states. The selections are many. The food is fresh and tasty. Friendly staff. Esthetically pleasing koi pond. Ample parking.”

“Delicious food! My boyfriend and I were blown away, we got the beef noodle soup and the chili oil noodles. I have been looking for a place like this near here. The staff are all very friendly. The noodles are great with a perfect bite and chew, will definitely be returning!!”

“This is our go to spot for Mexican food. Always delicious. Friendly staff as well! Great menu for kids.”

“Placed a delivery order through GrubHub. A major part of the order wasn’t delivered probably because it was in a separate bag and the driver didn’t bring it to the house. Someone from MingFu delivered a replacement to us. Impressive. They didn’t have to do that. But it was nice because it was all one person at my house had to eat.”

“El Cilantro, es un restaurante agradable con una gran variedad de platillos puertorriqueños. Las veces que he visitado el lugar me he llevado una grata experiencia; lo recomiendo.”

“My husband and I have been going to Marios/John’s place for over 30 years and have never had a bad meal. John has done an excellent job from his managers to wait staff and to the wonderful tasting food. I recently had a private party there and every person raved about the food and the hospitality of the restaurant. I cannot thank John enough for making everything perfect. You are definitely missing out if you don’t go there and have a wonderful dinner.”

“Christopher's is a good restaurant/bar with good service but lack of military discount was disappointing. 4/5”

“We love Cornerstone. It’s got a neighborhood vibe that’s accessible. Lots of TVs for your favorite events, great cocktails , large beer selection. But the food is great! Try the best mozzarella sticks you ever had, hot stretchy delicious cheese with the perfect crust. We had fish and chips tonight, just delicious.
Highly recommended!”

“The staff was very professionally pleasant, the food was well prepared and the restaurant was well kept. My mother and I went to the Matthew location.”

“Great place for a light, fresh breakfast.”

“Picked up lunch at 11:30 today and was truly impressed watching Brian single-handedly manage the entire store and every customer. Not another soul was working alongside him. Despite the challenge, he never complained or made excuses. Instead, he seamlessly juggled multiple tasks while remaining exceptionally professional and friendly.”

“Just be prepared to wait for your food. It was over 10 minutes on our food. Not a soul other than us in the restaurant. Drive thru patrons were getting their food faster”

“Loved it. I would return. They were very professional and caring.”

“I love El Valle. Family owned. Has been in Matthews for many years. My family and I have been eating here for probably 10 years. The service is excellent. They don't have much turnover in staff so they remember us. Now that our son has moved away, they always ask how he is doing. The food is always fresh and excellent. Our order is always correct. The prices are reasonable. My favorites are Chimmichanga, Polo Adobe, Polo Especial, Fajita. I love their salsa.”

“I’ve ordered the ACP with extra rice and extra cheese sauce from here off door dash several times & it’s a 10/10 but last night I went and picked up instead of doordashing and it wasn’t as good as the other times I’ve ordered it but it was still delishhhh!”

“Decided to stop here for an afternoon treat. Not busy at all. The lady behind the counter was super friendly and efficient. Not a lot of flavors to choose from but they do have their most popular flavors, strawberry, chocolate, vanilla, dulce de Leche, cookies and cream, etc. They have a lot of toppings to choose from, sprinkles, fudge, syrups, cereal, and gummies. Nice clean location. Wouldn't mind stopping by here again. Located beside a Starbucks so parking can get hectic during peak hours.”

“I got the peppermint frap and my sister got the carmel brulae latte. It was yummy”

“They were super cool with my husband's service dog. Food was awesome. staff were friendly and nice. Would eat there again next time we are traveling through.”

“great pizza! 4 tvs, Labatts sold here.”

“Nothing special about the food but it's a lot and the place is super clean with a very friendly staff. It's gotten a little pricey compared to other non-buffet chain restaurants but the key is they are not buffets.”

“I decide to try this out after a walk in the park nearby and was extremely impressed with the quality and service. The staff were extremely friendly and gave great service. Not to mention the prices are completely fair and not crazy expensive. I will absolutely be coming here again”

“Same as any other five guys, although my wait time to receive the food was horrible, stood there in line for almost 30 minutes while orders before mine and after mine were called before me and I had a simple cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato and ketchup. The ladies working the line did not have a sense of urgency at all and we're super slow while the guy working the fries killed it, those ladies need to be retrained or replaced.”

“funny story, 1 night i was here with my dad and mom. now, i looked around, and saw these 3 girls that were bullying me at school. i had a DEVIOUS plan, and told my dad that i was being bullied. so the next day, one of the girls came up, and said sorry, and thats like the last time i heard from her lol (ngl, now i wanna go back)”

“Excellent service and very delicious food”

“Service and atmosphere wasn’t anything special but this place had some of the best Chinese my husband and i have ever had. Fresh, VERY hot & just delicious all around. Just moved here, glad we found it, will be back.”

“If you’re looking for authentic NY style pizza and pasta you HAVE TO try this place. OMG. The bar is super inviting! I ordered chicken Parmesan and it was delicious and fresh. Go see Ariel at the bar, she’s awesome!!!! And Gus, the chef, is great!!”

“Great sandwich place for a quick stop. Fun for kids to choose what they want and write the names on the bags. Service was friendly and patient as we tried to figure out the process!! Good selection for adults and little ones. Will definitely make this my new sandwich go-to!”

“good food and our waitress was great.”

“Their layout is maximized for seating but it feels cramped no matter where you sit. It's a good business decision to make it so people werent waiting long for open seating, it just takes away from the experience slightly.

Ribs are very good here. Steak wasn't the worst I've had but won't order one again. Overall it was fine”

“Saw this place from the street after leaving a deli around the corner . Decided to get some to bring home . Had a bite to sample and was delicious ! Loved that they had a freezer section so could bring those home to sample at another time ! Also saw door dash delivery so after trying all we ordered I’m sure I’ll order more in the future ! Will leave pictures in comments !”

“Staffs were fantastic, and welcoming. Delicious Food, We had the Mongolian beef, bullet roll, boneless ribs, fried rice and lomein. They have a large menu providing lots of option. We had an amazing dinner here.”

“Great experience haven't been in ages.... the Cassedillla Burger was incredible, as was the appetizer sampler my hubby and l shared and the waitress was the very best! Coming again soon...”

“Great atmosphere, wait staff, and....food!! By far, the best authentic Colombian food in Charlotte.”

“We went this past Saturday during Memorial Day Weekend. A gentleman named Damien served up impeccable service and frozen custard. We had the Andy’s Turtle Split and Dirt & Worms kids’ sundaes. Delicious!! He was hilarious and we really enjoyed our experience. Grab your kiddos and share a banana split. It was a great ending to our family outing day!”