Matt's In the Market
(206) 467-7909
94 Pike St # 32, Seattle, WA 98101
Near Downtown and Pike Place Market
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Matt's In the Market is a food establishment that provides a variety of seafood items. Its menu includes grilled chicken breast, steak sandwich, garlic bread, onion rings, fish melt, beef brisket, French dip, french fries, shrimp scampi, cheese nachos, stuffed mushrooms, French onion soup, meatballs and mozzarella cheese. The restaurant additionally offers filet mignon, beef kebobs, New York sirloin, crab cakes, broiled haddocks, seared sea scallops, chicken marsala, roast turkey, rice pilaf, saut ed shallots and seared tuna. It also provides various beers, wines and cocktails. The restaurant hosts several private parties, as well as offers reservation services. Matt's In the Market is located in Seattle.
Reviews & Recommendations
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Love the view of the Market
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I came here for a private party so I can't say anything about their prices or the regular menu. They had a nice spread put out for us of really scrumptous foods. I tried almost all of it, lots of seafood and meats. Probably not great for a vegetarian, but for the rest of it, it was fabulous.\r \r I also got to try out a few of their signature drinks which were great. Wonderful bartender!\r \r The view of the Pike Place Market is really phenomal and a great place to take out of town guests.\r \r The bathroom is just down the hall, but one of the servers showed me the way, which I thought was really nice.\r \r In case you have a hard time finding it, it's in the same building as the Can Can, just 2 floors above it.
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Matt's -- Not As Good As It Used To Be
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Over the past several months I have experienced less than stellar meals at Matt's. Last night's dinner was so poor in comparison to the fabulous food we enjoyed prior to and immediately after the expansion that I feel compelled to write this review. The arugula salad was so dry I asked for olive oil. The ling cod was overcooked and fishy in the center portion of the cut, and it was sitting in a bed of flavorless oil which gave it an unpleasant texture and taste. The cauliflower that came with the fish was rubbery and very unappetizing to look at. The service was good (as usual), as was our wine. On our way out we learned that Matt is no longer an owner or involved with the restaurant -- sadly, it shows.
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Terrific gem slightly off the beaten path
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Matt's is hidden a bit a few floors up at the Pike's market. I had lunch there today on the recommendation of a friend. We walked in and got seats at the small bar. The bartender was really great - he helped us make some solid choices on the menu, made the most unique & tasty bloody mary that I've ever had, and was generally just fun to hang around with. The seafood chowder app was very good, the catfish sandwich was superb. Great atmosphere, nice location, good service - I highly recommend this spot.
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Very Impressed!
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I am new to the area and went to Pike's Place market after everyone told me I had to experience it. We stopped in at Matt's and ate. I had read up on the reviews here and was hesitant. We had a great experience. I found the staff really accommodating and helpful and the food was absolutely delicious. I had seafood and my boyfriend had a steak. We finished our entire plates it was so good.\r I have and would again recommend this place to anyone who asked as many of the other restaurants in this area didn't have near the same ambiance.\r Loved Matt's overall and WILL be back.
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great food but too bad about the rest
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well...I guess I have been going to Matt's for about 10 years or more now. Althought not a regular, I certainly made it there 2-3 times per year. I personally had thought the remodel was great and was resisting the fuss about Matt Selling the place. so I took some friends there last night and had great food...but everything else was bad. We did not get seated until 8:15 for my 7:45 reservation. We were offered some wine after I complained at about 8:05. then we were given a free tuna tartar apetizer when we sat down (after I had joked about being hypoglycimic and about to pass out). At this point I thought redemtion was made and settled down to enjoy a very well done meal. I ate salmon and risotto to die for. My girlfirend had lamb chops she ordered well done (which I believe is a crime) but I sampled and although no pink inside, still amazingly tender and delicious. I was impressed. But the check arrived and the bitter pill, that will cause me to never return! They had added gratuity to our party of 5 people. 20% on top of all of our food, wine, and tax! Our waiter got a $56 tip from our table! What ever happened to tips being to reward good service and punish bad? what ever happened to 15% on the bill before tax and discretionary decision relative to tipping on expensive bottles of wine? How about most places which charge 18% on parties of 6 or more? I litterally walked away feeling sick. there are great restaurants all over Seattle with similar food and less attitude. I felt the message from the team at Matt's was we don't like your attitude, don't come back. Message heard loud and clear. I will spend my money elsewhere.
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Fun, Delicious, Attractive and Sassy Staff
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As a patron and long time veteran of Matts, I find some of the negative reviews quite hilarious. Everyone's a critic though! I bet half the naysayers have a culinary degree, worked in a restaurant at least once in their life and own a business YEAH RIGHT! Since when did dining out get so serious....\r I love the space-it is such great fun to be part of a busy, positive vibe-great people watching, including witnessing the amazing talent in the kitchen and watching those non-stop moving servers. I often go without a reservation-I love the anticipiation of not knowing whether I may get a lucky seat in house. The hosts always find a way to accomodate me-even if that means I have to wait 45 minutes for a table. Gladly I always do. You have to be patient with a small and very popular local spot. Knowing the restaurant prior to the expansion, I am happy that the kitchen can continue to work their culinary magic. I have had some fabulous meals there-ling cod, pan roasted, over sweet spring onion buerre blanc with caramalized cauliflower, the beautifully braised octopus (my fav in the city) & perfectly composed halibut. The halibut with the heirloom tomato broth is a must have.The best part about dining here is that I know how fresh and quality my meal will be. Hey out there!...spend the money its worth it-pay moderate to higher prices to know that your food is being sourced locally and you are supporting your local farmers and businesses.
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To be avoided!
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I think Matt's success has gone to their head; they've become arrogant and complacent, relying on their once solid reputation as an authentic place for good food and service. No more. I don't take any pleasure in writing this because I was a long time fan of Matt's since they were literally just a hole in the wall. But in the last year or so, their service, food quality, and value for the money has declined. But I continued to go there with hopes it would improve. But yesterday was my tipping point to abandoning them for good. Had lunch there and ordered the Boccadillo sandwich. I know and accept that they are not cheap but for $14, I was served a small cup of seafood chowder, and a stark-looking sandwich that's about 6"" long! No attempt at presentation! BUT what sucked is, towards the end of our meal, they rudely asked us to move to another table!! They arrogantly slapped me with the lame excuse that they're ""a busy restaurant and we need tables for people who have reservations""!!! We refused to move because (a) we were there with reservations too and (b) we were almost done dining anyway! But what made us defiant was simply the way we were asked; it was dismissive and wasn't even close to polite!!! I've experienced other lapses and missteps in their service before but have been forgiving about it. But after this incident, I can not earnestly recommend a place that has lost its focus on quality of food and POSITIVE customer experience! In this tight economy, you'll find better value for your $$ elsewhere! Remind restaurants like these that you as a customer make the choice and pay their bills!\r \r
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Poor service, unfriendly sommelier and just average food
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We are frequent visitors to Seattle for business and pleasure. We love all the Tom Douglas restaurants and decided to try Matts at the Market based on a friends recommendation. The decor is simple and disinteresting. It would help to add some art work and color. The sommelier was gruff and seemed annoyed at our questions regarding the recommendation of a Washington Chardonnay. The service was very poor and disorganized from the moment of taking our order through the remainder of the meal.\r The scallops were fresh and cooked nicely, but needed different vegetables as an accompanyment.\r The noise level was unacceptable, especially when the guitar player attempted to sing. The only dining room is too small for a loud speaker and low volume background music would have sufficed. I cannot recommend this restaurant until attention to detail takes place regarding service.
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A new found gem with delightful service in a quaint little one-of-a-kind bistro!
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For a first time experience for 2 locals and 2 out of area visitors we had an outstanding evening. Starting with a warm welcome from Todd (the ponytail guy), a table with a great view and a darling waitress named Katie. The food was exceptional - the cod was light, fluffy and cooked to perfection. The scallops melted in your mouth and the salmon was truly a Northwest classic. We topped it all off with Bread Pudding - the best we have ever had. In addition to the above, we were not rushed and were able to enjoy our dinner and conversation for over two hours. What a gem!!!
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A mixed bag but good overall
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My partner and I had been wanting to eat here for years and finally we made it to Matt's with a few friends. The service was top-notch throughout the evening which was a pleasant surprise given some of the prior reviews posted here. The wine list was impressive with a decent selection for every budget. I tried a couple of Pinot Noirs and Cab Blends and all were very enjoyable. The food disappointed at times and at other times it was great. The smoked catfish salad was very well balanced and I thought there was a genereous amount of fish. I opted for the muscles and clams for dinner which turned out to be a mistake. I thought an ingredient had been left out because the sauce was incredibly acidic ... to the point that I couldn't eat the dish. Our server was very appropriate and cool and offered to have a new version made with butter and wine. They got the replacement dish out quickly and I'm glad I got to try the shellfish both ways. Turns out that the muscles and clams were so tasty they didn't much of anything to make them shine. My partner had the cod rellenos for an appetizer (great) and the salmon as a main course which was very unimpressive. It was cooked well but totally lacking in flavor. The pea risotto it came with was nice and refreshing but the overall dish was disappointing. One friend had the steak but I was once again surprised at the lack of seasoning. Our other friend got the black cod with muscles special and it was excellent. I was surprised that it was mostly the dishes that are consistently on the menu that were lackluster. Perhaps a bit more attention needs to be paid to these menu staples. With all the great places to go get seafood in Seattle, most likely we'll stick to some old standbys that are a bit more consistent and provide more value for the money. I'm sure we'll come back with out-of-towners every now and again ... for the amazing views, the quintissential ""Seattle"" vibe and to try some of Matt's new seasonal additions.
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Did not meet expectations
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My husband and I have been told we needed to go here for lunch. Perhaps it was just so hyped but we had decent sandwiches. Nothing to rave about. My husband said his seared tuna sandwich tasted more like there was red hot then wasabi, and mine was nothing too special. I have made better sausage sandwiches at home. We both got adult beverages -- my grapefruit mimosa was really good. We decided to order desert just to see if it was any better. We got chocolate cake with almond filling, and vanilla gelato. To are dimsay we were given a dry chocolate muffin which did indeed have almond filling, and mint chocolate chip gelato. I wish the waiter would have said they were out of vanilla. The meal was not worth the 50 dollar bill.
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A must eat
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What a great place to grab a lunch bite OR linger over dinner. I did both while visiting Seattle. Absolutely top notch ingredients served by professionals in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Very high food value. We ordered all over the map and every dish was well-prepared. Excellent bar, too!
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Disappointed Twice in a Row
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I love almost all restaurants in the market and had been dying to try Matt's.. Last month I had a friend visit from out of town so I thought this would be a great excuse to try Matt's. I called and made reservations the same day. When we arrived, they did not have our table ready. The host or the ""pony tail hair guy"" other raters were also referring to told us it would be another 20 mins. Right about that time, my boyfriend saw that there was room at the bar. So we headed there and sat ourselves. Now, I know better than taking up room without asking but the host stopped by and said ""how nice of you to help yourself"". Yes, sarcastic but we all laughed about it , including the host. We ordered wine and appetizers as we waited for a table to open. 20 mins later, the host sat the next party down and when we asked he first said ""well you changed your reservation time on us"" which I did NOT. When I explained that I never changed the reservation time, he said ""well you did help yourself to the bar though"". My friend and my boyfriend were both dazzled but I asked them to let it go. Literally 10 minutes later, the host came by again and said ""Sir, you don't have to dine with us if you don't want to"" Out of nowhere... Seriously... We waited. I did not want to let him spoil our evening. In short, we got sitted an hour after our original reservation time. I am really sorry to say it took another 20 minutes for us to get our food. And my potatoes were not cooked through... Disappointing!!\r Anyway, I don't give up on places too quick but my boyfriend said he would never go back so I took another friend to the restaurant last week and my God, same rude, unattentive service. I will not be back and just for the record, this is the FIRST bad review I have ever given in city search since I became a member. I hope Matt wakes up to the fact that service and atmosphere is part of the whole dining experience.
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I don't know what the last reviews are talking about! Amazing service and great food!
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My fiancee surprised me with reservations for Matt's on Sat Dec 1st for my birthday. We had the most amazing time! We were warmly greeted by ""pony tail"" guy, he sat us and even though he didn't wait on us, he checked on us a couple of times throughout the night and said good night when we left. (Also gave perfect directions to the bathroom) The gentlemen that waited on us was honestly some of the best service I have had in a long time! My fiancee and I are both servers at very nice restaurants in Seattle and we commented on this more than once. We didn't even tell them it was my birthday but they brought over a sample of a different dessert wine along with the glass I ordered just to compare it with the dessert we ordered. We both had the beef tenderloin...wow! The carmalized onion, brussel sprouts and squash served with it were perfect accompaniments. We made sure to tell all of our industry friends how great everything was and we can't wait to come back to our now special restaurant at the market!
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This restaurant needs an intervention
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I had dinner here with friends in early November. We love restaurants that care about the quality of food they serve and want to share this with their customers. The food was quite good...the salmon was perfectly done. It would have been a great meal if not for the indifference or ineptness of our waiter and the rudeness of the ""ponytail guy"" who showed us to our table. The meal's timing was off, orders were forgotten, requests were taken with disdain. Our wine that we brought from home and paid corkage for was decanted with all its sediment -- a rookie move. Anyone of these things might be forgiven if we felt like the waitstaff even cared whether we stayed or left. There are so many other places in Seattle to get great, well-prepared food in a friendly environment to waste an evening here.
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Never Been Treated This Badly
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The servers are rude, unhelpful and give you the impression that they don't want you to be there. Not even in New York and Paris have I been subjected to this kind of service hostility. Two minutes after the check was signed one pony-tailed server (Todd Perry) literally said to us ""Happy? Great. Now Leave!"" The fact that Todd has been there 20 years says alot about the management style of this restaurant. Requests for the bathroom were responded to with ""Down The Hall"" (and no direction). Only when the diner returned because the bathroom door was found locked was she was issued a key by the same person (Todd) who had provided the helpful directions in the first place. This is the kind of place I love and I am so dissapointed to be even writing this review. This is the first time I have ever written a review about a restaurant and believe me when I say that I am no drama queen. Save your money for a restaurant where the staff don't treat you with distain and the management actually appreciates your business.
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It once was a must visit...now it's a must avoid
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OK, the kitchen still knows it's chops, but the front of the house is horrible at the new Matt's. The servers are either incompetent, rude, or condencending...the host is powerless...fortunately there are many better options in the area.\r \r Please fix this place! I used to love this place!
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great for special occasions
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The place has recently finished expansion and now fits about 30 people or so (compare to 17 before). It has a very lovely ambiance and view, overlooking Pike Place Market. The servers are very personable and thoughtful. They have an open kitchen where Matt cooks at =) Portions are very reasonable (not overly filling that you can't have desserts afterwards). It's priced on the higher end thus more suitable for special occasions. We brought our own wine which helped with the bill. On and all, it was a lovely evening and everybody's happy.
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How to be Romantic on your Anniversary, in 1 easy step: GO TO MATT'S!!!
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I recently took my girlfriend to Matt's for our 1 year anniversary and we had an amazing time. It's interesting to read some of these other reviews because there is no way they are talking about the same restaurant. All I can fathom is that there were some wrinkles to iron out with the grand re-opening and it sure appears that they have done so. We were there a few minutes before our reservation time and were promptly offered a seat at the beautiful new bar, with a view out across the Pike Place Market to watch the sunset over Puget Sound and the Olympic mountains. Within 10 minutes or so (less than 1 drink) we were seated at our table next to the window, even closer to the view. My girlfriend and I could not have asked for a nicer setting to spend such a lovely evening. The staff was friendly and attentive from start to finish so perhaps there has been some turnover for the better.\r The food and wine were excellent and we found the wine recommendations from our waiter spot on. And it was one of the less expensive wines as well. After dinner we were given a complimentary dessert wine to help us celebrate, something that made Matt's feel like the quaint neighborhood restaurant that it remains. We will definitely be going back for the food, for the drinks and for the scenery.
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Still my favorite restaurant...
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I LOVE this restaurant. I was a true follower of the 'old' Matt's-- loved it's coziness and yummy food-- so I was a little worried about what the 'new' Matt's would be like. My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary there a few weeks ago and we both felt it was as good (although somewhat different) as our beloved old restaurant. I had the beet salad, sablefish, and peach bread pudding for dessert-- super yummy! My BF had the house salad, salmon, and some kind of chocolate tart and was VERY pleased. We went on a Monday night at 8:30 and snagged a little table in the corner where I had a perfect view of the Sound and mountains. Fabulous! All of the staff were friendly and helpful. Neither of us could complain at all. It was truly a great experience and I would go back in a heartbeat!
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