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Kristophers Bar & Restaurant

3.5 (166 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Cynthia R.

As long as I've been living in Matthews, how have I not been here more often??? I stopped in during the week on my lunch break. Was seated immediately by a friendly hostess. My waiter came over who was just as friendly and took my drink order. For food I got the Roman Club sandwich with chips. It was so so good. The homemade potato chips set it off, they were warm and full of crunch. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu here. Great place to grab a quick lunch or catch a game.

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My husband has been coming to Kristopher's for many years and he finally talked me into going with him. Let me just tell you - I loved it! I ordered the Yellow Jacket sandwich and it was delightful. It has layers of sweet/salty ham with melted cheddar cheese squeezed between not 2 but 3 buttery buns! I didn't realize it would be a double decker sandwich but I'm not mad about it! I couldn't finish it all even though I really wanted to. My husband likes their wings. They had a ton of TVs playing football games on a Sunday. When I can drink again, I wanna go back for one of their Sunday Bloody Mary specials!

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Gregory B.

Quick service, friendly staff. Pizza was good, wouldn't say it's technically New York style but it is thin and soft. Would definitely eat again!

maybe advertise itll be cheaper if you pay with cash instead of card, BEFORE customers are getting ready to pay? my partner and i decided on this restuarant only to be blindsided with an upcharge on the reciept. now, 32-cents a drink more isnt too much but when you think of the current status of the world, a surprise upcharge and surprise tax is enough to ruin someones entire day. i covered the drinks, he covered the food, and we both dealt with this. not to mention the prices arent listed on the menu and i knew more than our server because i had looked at the online ordering menu beforehand. the food is decent but they cant count correctly, for better for worse, and the menu is years outdated as our server told us. just know what youre walking into before you find a parking lot in the maze.

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Dave W.

Full disclosure - we lived in Matthews 20+ years ago and decided to stay here on our return trip from FL. It was terrific to see how Matthews has grown and developed, but it was a thrill to come down the street and see Kristophers! Our son, as a junior in high school, worked upstairs in an ISP and we came for dinner many times. We could walk from our house! The place really hasn't changed much (maybe some additional TVs) but it is basically a sports bar catering to the locals. The ambiance indoors is wam and inviting and our server, Sammy, was knowledgeable and attentive. Good selection of beers - I had a Rotator #3 while my wife chose a Josh Cab Sauv. For our meals we chose the Old Fashioned BLT and the Ref's Reuben. Both were excellent! Great place in a great little town outside Charlotte. Nice to be "Home" again!

Mike S.

No frills sports bar right in the heart of downtown Matthews. Their menu isn't fancy and you'll struggle to find things on the menu that could be considered healthy, but man do they make delicious comfort food! While it can be fun to try new and exciting dishes, I have always enjoyed classic bar food that pairs well with a cold beer and a game on TV. Think wings, burgers, pizza, they have it all here. My personal favorite is the sandwich they call the Yellowjacket. It's a monstrous grilled ham and cheese double stacked and piled high. While it's clear the menu has some northern influences, they have been located here in Matthews for years so it's clear they've managed to capture some hearts!

Leslie B.

Out and about on a Saturday. Popped into Kristophers and this restaurant did not disappoint. Rhymes have several beer options on tap. We tried one of their specialty cocktails and it was quite refreshing. Good flavor. The menu offers a variety of food options. I opted for the "Catcher's Mitt". This is a seafood sandwich where you can choose between, cod, flounder and shrimp. Additionally, you can choose fried or grilled. I got the fried shrimp. This was a very filling meal. Paired with their red potato salad, I had a very hearty meal. My friends has different options (wet & dry) of their wings. They raved for hours about the wings. So good! So flavorful! So tasty! The list of compliments go on! Service was good and our waitress was friendly. I will be back!

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Relaxing place to stop for a drink. Good service and beverages. Will continue to visit!

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Always a great experience at Kristopher's. Debra is our favorite server. Food is delicious and the service is great!

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Been a loyal supporter of this business for 20 years in Matthews. Great food, environment, and great people.

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Our server Carmen took our visit from a regular really good visit to super pleasant as she is super pleasant. Will be back!

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