Welcome to South Florida, Matchbox! When something new opens "out west", we get a little excited! Out here, choices are limited... so it's always an exciting venture to check out the new guy in town. The first time we ate here was Easter Sunday. We were greeted immediately, in fact, an employee opened the front door for is (so I do mean immediately!). We were sat at a booth, and our server was sweet and attentive. We started with an order of tuna tacos- you can do 3 or 6 for $11/$18... but do yourself a favor and just get the full order of 6! These are small, but the tuna is good quality, the shells are crunchy and delicate, and the sauce is the perfect mix of spicy creamy mayo. We also tried the fried chicken cobb salad and the bistro burger. Both items were delicious! The burger was perfectly cooked and the delicious fries were plentiful! We also had a couple cocktails, my husband enjoyed his Southern Charmer with Bourbon and peach syrup. I enjoyed the Patio cooler, which is muddled watermelon with vodka. I usually don't really love watermelon, but I definitely love this cocktail! Yesterday one of my best girl friends and I decided to go for lunch, cocktails, and some Sawgrass shopping. We started with the 6 tuna tacos. We both devoured these right up! She had the steak salad, which wasn't impressive for $22- and they forgot to add the hash brown croutons it came with. These were brought out after we finished the salad. We also ordered a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich. Totally a knock-off of the ever popular Chick-fil-a sandwich, but totally delicious! You can do it as is, or Nashville hot. I opted for the Nashville hot on the side. It was so good I asked for more Nashville! Hot, spicy, and full of flavor! I again ordered my new favorite watermelon cocktail, and it did not disappoint! Servers are nice, and the front of the house staff (hostesses/greeters/people up front) are professional and pleasant. I had asked if they knew the location of Sawgrass' new TJ Maxx- the lady brought us a map and drew and explained the easiest walk to our destination. Unbelievably helpful and nice! Note: Happy Hour is discounted cocktails and apps, and is available at the bar 4-7! Can't wait to come back for HH... Any chance you guys could start selling a party bucket of those tuna tacos!? read more

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i don't recommend you come here when you are hungry... we waited almost an hour for our food during brunch and also when the food came to the table it was cold like super cold. then the waiter had a friends eating there as well during the time of our service and we waited longer to get our check we were there since 1:40 and didn't get out actual meals until about 3pm... for our first time not impressed at all.... read more

Matchbox is a DC chain restaurant, and having lived in DC for 3 years, I was very excited to see one open here. My husband and I came on a Saturday night around 7:30pm. There was no wait, and we were seated right away. Many tables were full, but the place is pretty large. Very cool decor and atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor seating with a neat open to the outside concept. Onto the drinks and food. My husband got a draft beer and I got the Watermelon Patio Lemonade. Both were delicious. My husband ordered the Fried Chicken Cobb salad. It was excellent. The fried chicken was so moist with a great crispy outside. Big portion too. I got the Bistro Burger. It was fantastic. Good size burger and a large side of fries. The comeback sauce was pretty interesting too. Before we got our food, the manager Kevin came by to check how we were doing an apologize for the food taking a while. He offered to buy our next round of drinks to make up for it. The customer service here is on another level. On my way out, I stopped to tell another manager Brittany how our meal was and to say our server Ariana was great. Brittany was super friendly and chatted with me about DC as the managers actually transferred from DC Matchbox locations to start up this one. I loved Matchbox before, and this experience only reinforced that love. We will definitely be back - next time, for pizza! read more

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Dear management Please explain, My family (group of 8),We have seen great reviews, also have friends that have recommended this establishment. Unfortunately this was a Sunday lunch that failed! Below you will find reasons why. 1. Outdoor fans that can't be adjusted for the customers. We where informed by the server they couldn't raise the speed. 2. Dirty utensils. Really an piece of green dried up Leave. Is the dish washer / crew cleaning it???? 3. Long wait for the food and some of the meals are not hot! We waited about 30/ 35minutes. Everyone was just finishing there meal when finally after requesting twice for my meal it came out (approx. 40min) After thinking about what we experienced I went inside a spoke to the manager. To sum it up. The manager (didn't get her name) understood and the bill was taken care of by the manager. I asked to speak to the server and I tipped her. I explain to her that it's not your fault it's the establishment you are working so they should be able to I help you execute your job efficiently. This is not how a Sunday family meal should be. What a horrible experience. read more

matchbox - New American Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

The brunch any hours is a great idea - the execution not quite as good. Although the hash browns were the highlight. Cobb salad was pretty much just a lot of greens and protein is extra $. Service was good and friendly and there is a good outside patio. I will have to try it again to see if different menu items are better read more

matchbox - New American Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

After a little retail therapy, we built up an appetite. My husband found this place on Yelp and based on the reviews we decided to check it out. Absolutely a must when around the sawgrass area. Trendy lil spot, great for a date or a night with friends. Dim lighting around the place, great music...but above everything great food and service. To quench our thirst we had the cucumber and jalapeño margarita and the watermelon lemonade. For starters we munched on the lump crab meat and avocado spread...please have this you won't regret it! We then ordered the Asian salad with salmon and my husband had the ribs. DELISH! Our server was amazing. We had a great time, and look forward to our next visit! read more

matchbox - New American Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

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Music and service were good. The food was subpar. I would not recommend this place if you are looking for a good meal

My first time here at Matchbox was awesome. I had a margarita pizza and pesto half and half and donuts for desert which was fabulous. Mark B was our server and he was awesome. He really made the experience with his chill, kind and helpful vibe. Ill definitely be back again. Thanks Mark!!!! read more

New place that just opened around the corner from our house. Nice open style kitchen and indoor/outdoor seating. I went for my birthday with the family and we all had a wonderful time. Our server was very attentive and kind. She went through the menu and gave us her recommendations, which we actually went with her favorite pizza.. The sweet and spicy sausage! For an appetizer we had the crab and guac dip which was soooo good. The bread that comes with the dip was super light and fluffy but still crispy. I do also recommend the meatball, the sauce was really good and had a little spice too it. Overall really good experience and we will be coming back to try different things. Only one complain. We called to make reservations and we were told that you don't put together tables before 10. She also explained how there was only one table and its a first come first serve in the bar. Fine, called back on Thursday, same girl, which proceeded to say that they could seat us in two separate tables of 6 but couldn't add tables together. For a birthday? Why even offer this? We tried one last time on Friday and got a wonderful lady who said "Of course we take reservations! We can put two tables together for you at 8" .. just odd. read more

matchbox - New American Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

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Finally made it back here after attending the Yelp Elite event, and absolutely loving the vibe and food! My boyfriend, his mom, and I came here before a show over at the BB&T center. I had made reservations, so we sat as soon as we arrived. It was a Friday night, and this place was SLAMMED. Our waiter informed us that the kitchen and bar were super backed up, but he would do his best to get everything fast. They have a great happy hour menu, from 3-7pm Mon-Fri, with $7.50 cocktails and $10.50 small pizzas. We ordered right away, but as the waiter mentioned our drinks took forever! Myself and my boyfriend's mom ordered the rose sangria, and it ended up being amazing! The flavor was so tasty that I would have definitely ordered another if we had time. I went with the happy hour margarita pizza, and it was the perfect size! It was also cooked to perfection and delicious. My boyfriend ordered the pan seared salmon, and his mom loved her shrimp and grits. Overall, we were all satisfied with our meals!! The restaurant itself is really welcoming, with its industrial metal ceilings and all wood tables/chairs. I really want to come back for their bottomless brunch, and spend a little more time eating and relaxing! read more

Nice spot!! Pizza was good!! Had a Vegan sandwich Looking forward to returning to trying some other dishes.. Lastly, LOVE THE OUTDOOR AREA!! read more

Ain't no Hour like a Happy Hour... Hour... lol Luckily we decided to go to Matchbox before entering the mall, we went around 6pm on a Friday night and were greeted and taken to a seat by the hostess immediately. Even though the restaurant looked pretty full, it seemed that we made it the perfect time, because Happy Hour was running from 3pm - 7pm (Mon - Fri) which means that we had a hour left! My wife decided to order the Crispy Chicken Wings (Buffalo) and the Crispy Calamari which comes with a Jalapeño Jelly which is awesome. Both of these appetizers were great and I would definitely order them again. I normally stay away from ordering Buffalo Wings, because they are just routine to me now, but these were really good. In addition, the Jalapeño Jelly for the Calamari added something different and unique to the dish, I wanted to use it on everything. Note - Both of these apps or on the Happy Hour Menu. If you read my reviews, you will know that my drink of choice is the Old Fashioned, it wasn't on the Happy Hour Menu, but I figured I would give it a try. It was okay, but I probably wouldn't order it again here, as a result my next drink was the Matchbox Mojito which I enjoyed and it was also on the Happy Hour Menu. Our server was very friendly and helpful, and the food came out quick, drinks did take a little while for some reason. And the sauce container for the wings was empty (note - it was dropped off to our table by our waiter). As a result, we asked the waiter if he could bring us some ranch dressing. For the main we got the large Prosciutto + Fig Pizza (without the Blue Cheese) which was not on the Happy Hour Menu. My wife doesn't like Blue Cheese, so we got it without. We weren't really a fan of this pizza, however I think that may have been because we didn't get the blue cheese on it, which made the pizza feel a little lackluster. In addition, we ordered the Kids Chicken Tenders for my daughter, in which she enjoyed. When we were leaving we saw a lot of people waiting to be sat, as the restaurant logically got busier as the night went on. It may be a good idea to see if you can make a reservation if coming at a peak time. All in all, it was a good meal with a fun atmosphere and I would definitely be back to try some more items. read more

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Wow. This place blew my mind!! Thank you Dave for excellent service and amazing recommendations. The food, ambiance, and service is exceptional. We ordered the sliders, artichoke dip, prosciutto and fig pizza: delicious. Also the jalapeño margs are so refreshing. Best happy hour. The brownie could've been a little warmer but I didn't mind. This place runs very smoothly. read more

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Pros: Cool space. Lots of seating so no wait at dinner time on a Saturday. Friendly hostess. My pizza was good (double pepperoni) and I also got the corn bread side which was a huge side and very good. Cons: It is hard to hear in here. The server couldn't hear us and we couldn't hear each other. He also only came by to refill out waters once while we waited for our food but never came back during us all eating our food which is the prime time to refill waters. I was not offered Parmesan cheese for my pizza... why tho? There was five of us in my party when we came. Two of use ordered pizzas and they came out literally 15-20 minutes before others food came out. After, two more dishes came out and then we wait another 5 min for the last to come out. We are polite so we wait to eat until everyone gets their food so I sat for 25 minutes with my pizza in front of me. There was no acknowledgement how untimely our food came out. To top it off, the server was rude about use asking to separate our check. I know it's an annoyance (trust me, i knows, I was a server once) but we were a bigger party that would've tipped him even though the experience was lacking. The food isn't that great to come here for this type of experience. read more

matchbox - Double pepperoni pizza (small) - New American Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

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Drinks were actually good, but man was that service awful. There were two bartenders, male and female. The female looked like she had zero desire to be working there tonight. I get it, probably sucks working short staffed right now, but girl, you work hospitality, fake that positivity! Neither of them ever came by to ask how I was doing, not even when I first walked in. I had to get their attention. My empty glasses were not cleared almost until the very end. Towards the end of the meal, I asked for a drink that was never brought to me, but I was charged for it anyway. I had to call it to the bartenders attention when the bill came (I was charged for it), which he was skeptical about... that is until I reminded him, "remember those TWO [not three] empty glasses you JUST cleared? And it seemed ok with it. I wish I could blame it on how busy they were, but they weren't. The male bartender was actually very attentive to the cute female customer across from me. They get two stars because the guy actually made a good drink, but you expect decent service when you're paying $14 a pop read more

I went with a friend for happy hour on a Friday night and this place was jam packed! We loved the food so much we came back for brunch the next day! The food and service were spectacular and the place was sooooo busy. All the food we had was delicious! Spinach dip with pita was one of the best I've ever had! It had the right amount of garlic, and a perfect texture. So tasty with the pita bread! The meat lovers pizza was the winner of the show. I think the pepperoni is delivered from heaven. It was that good. The mini burgers with onion strings on top were seasoned perfectly and we wish we got more! The chorizo burger had a great taste but was a bit on the dry side, I wouldn't get it again. Definitely a happening place for happy hour and the parking situation wasn't terrible either day. We spoke to the manager Austin to tell him how impressed we were, he was such a nice and genuine person, only assign to the charm of this location! I look forward to going there again soon! read more

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So, the manager sends me an email back in February after having a poor experience at matchbox. She says she's like to invite me back and will send a gift card. The gift card FINALLY arrived on April 10th. My husband and I decide to go and have dinner. We order the giant meatball, which was really good. We also order a pizza with sausage, mushrooms, and onions to share. It was ok. It had very sparse toppings. I did like the thin, crispy crust. So, then the bill came. It was $43.00. I handed the gift card to the waitress. It was a $50 card. The waitress came back and said that they wouldn't be able to take the card because it had $0 ZERO DOLLARS on it. I was so embarrassed!! I said that couldn't be right. I had just received the card that day. I showed her the message from the manager. She said she was sorry and that the manager on duty that night couldn't do anything about it. We ended paying cash. Seriously??!! All I can say is, "Wow!" read more

Services was alright could be a little better especially when dealing with very large groups.

Burger was small and fries portion was short. Had a little child serve us food. She was about 8.

The bottomless mimosas are GREAT! The food was decent, but they forgot my meal. I sat for 1hr45 min and never received my French toast. My friends both received their steak and eggs and we all received our appetizers. There was wayyy more eggs and potatoes than steak in their skillets. The dynamite shrimp as breaded heavily and a little salty. The tuna tacos were really small -like a bite and a half, and the presentation wasn't very nice but they were pretty tasty!! We ordered bottomless mimosas and while the champagne flowed, we didn't receive the mixer refills that we asked for for over 30 min. They ended up comping my French toast since I waited so long and my friends were completely done eating. The French toast were like a 6-7/10. They needed more flavor, but they were hot when I receive them! I don't know if I'd visit again. read more

matchbox - Baguette French Toast - New American Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

One star just because. The service was great but the food is nothing to talk about. Very disappointed.. hopefully the new chef turns this place around. read more

This was my second time dining at Matchbox. We were seated immediately and placed in a cozy corner in the back, away from the hustle and bustle since they knew we had a little one. They have happy hour M-F (3p-7p). We made it just in time with an hour to spare. From the HH menu we got the calamari, buffalo wings and I got the rose sangria, and my husband got the old fashion off the regular menu. It seemed like the bar was backed up because the food came out before our drinks. The apps were great, buffalo wings were nice and spicy while the calamari was perfectly cooked with the jalapeño jelly as a perfect compliment. We ordered the fig prosciutto pizza as our main. I was super excited for it as I love this flavor combination, but it was pretty lack luster. There was a lack of flavor and I left disappointed. Wish I didn't get the large portion. My husband got one more drink from the HH menu this time, the Mojito which was tasty. Service was great and everyone was super nice. This experience won't prevent me from returning. They do have a lot of great features and menu items you should definitely check out. read more

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Their fettuccine Alfredo dish is amazing ! The ambience is a very chill vibe , and spacious. read more

matchbox - Fettuccine Alfredo ( I don't eat meat and substituted With asparagus ) - New American Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

I love LOVE this restaurant! I really enjoy coming here with my family and friends. Outside seating is amazing. I don't have a picture , but I will recommend the strawberry mimosas. They are so good and refreshing. The crab cakes are also tasty! Listed below is what my boyfriend and I ordered the last time we visited here. Both so delicious! 10/10 read more

matchbox - Jumbo Fried Shrimp - New American Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

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Place was super mid. You thought multiverse of madness was mid. This place was so much worst, server was a meanie to. Told me I was to fat for the burger. #Youhavebeenmidreviewed read more

Unfortunately my kids love the pizza at this place but everything else is way over priced for what you get. They change the Nashville chicken sandwich from chicken breast to chicken thigh but kept the same price. Very fatty and is not as good. They also are constantly taking things off the menu or changing the food on the menu. One time you order something you have no idea if the next time you order it if it will be the same. Only things I recommend is pizza & the spinach artichoke dip WITH PITA BREAD they also changed this to chips without telling you and the chips taste stale. You have to request the pita bread with it. read more

Shout out to Mark B. He did a great job serving food. I had the crispy chicken. It was cooked great and full of flavor. The asparagus was nice too. Prices are a bit high. But this mall is a bit pricy. Here's the info from the rest at our table. The pizza was good but not hot enough. One person ordered a burger without pickles and unfortunately got pickles. read more

matchbox - Quiet meeting room in restaurant is great. - New American Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

Located on the rich people side of the mall in the colonnade is Matchbox. A restaurant that keeps you lit and warm during anytime of year but especially during the holiday season. Inside it's festively decorated from the upstairs and down. They also have outdoor seating with the nice view of all the other fancy stores. We came here during happy hour (Monday - Friday, 3-7pm) and we were treated like King's and Queen's from the moment we walked in. Every staff member worked as a team to set us up before we were ready to order. We just ordered appetizers to share. My favorite appetizer would be the 6 sliders with the onion strings on top! For sliders those things are juicy! All the other appetizers aren't too bad. They came out hot and ready to eat. Service was amazing! Super polite, efficient but more importantly it matched the jolly adjective of this season! read more

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ARE YOU READY!? This place is in a great location at the Sawgrass Outlet. It has great lighting and inside and outdoor seating. Initially we were greeted by Marie and she was very welcoming and we got seated immediately. We went on a Saturday at around 3:00 pm perfect for a calm lunch. Our waiter was Daniel and he was very accommodating. He offered suggestions on an appetizer and we immediately went for the crispy calamari with the jalapeño jelly. Now, yes I said it, jalapeño jelly. It was AMAZINGGG and so versatile. I would definitely eat it on breakfast biscuit or toast, which Daniel actually informed us that he does very frequently so it's tried and trusted. The calamari had very good crunch with many pieces, not just a copious amount of rings. I took another Daniel suggestion on my entree and ordered the Fire + Smoke pizza, it's a plant based option so I was sold. It's labeled as "very spicy" but if you're a true connoisseur of the spices it's a little on the mild side BUT a good choice nonetheless. My fiancé ordered the bacon cheeseburger and that picky eater was very satisfied. We bother ordered a drink. Him, some beer and Larry the bartender made me a bourbon crisp. A very smooth choice and nice way to finish off the meal experience. Overall it was a great Saturday lunch choice. read more

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We sat at the bar since we didn't have reservations and they were full. Quick service and the food was very good especially the Ahi Tuna as appetizer which was delicious. Ambiance was very nice. read more

Came to Matchbox with my family and the food was delicious :) our waiter Jacob brought us water before we even placed our order, continuously checked on us to make sure the food was satisfactory, and checked to make sure we had everything we needed! Not only was the service great but Hans, the manager, brought our dessert. The atmosphere was friendly, cozy, and overall nice! read more

I attended a friends brunch for their birthday, and I believe the service was the best in the plaza. Mary was sweet, consistent and very friendly. She attended us of a party of 8 +, and she didn't miss a beat. She kept with everyone's drinks, food, and even picked up after when those were finished. Hans came towards the end and reassured our food and drinks were okay, and we were well taken care of. I would ask for them again, the next time I come. 10/10. 5 star deserved. read more

Well I'm back here again today. This time lunching w my daughter. We sat at the bar today, as it seems a bit busy Service was wonderful and we had the rose sangria which was really good. The crab Avo Ky fave. A salad and the crimini mushroom pizza. AWESOME. THANK YOU To top it off I received from Yelp a $10 discount. Yes!!!! read more

matchbox - New American Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

We came in at 9:28 not knowing they closed at 9:30 but we were welcomed with open arms, even when we tried to leave to not be "those late customers." Our sever, Gustavo, was on point with great recommendations for both food and drinks. He was all smiles even though we were his last table and never rushed us at all. Great food and even better service. Highly recommend Gustavo! read more

matchbox - New American Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

I ordered the ribeye steak and I love how it was seasoned to perfection. We visited over the weekend and since it was packed, our order took more time to be served. read more

matchbox - Ribeye Steak - New American Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

Even though "happy hour" is written in huge letters on their doors and there are happy hour menus in the pictures on yelp, beware NO HAPPY HOUR HERE "because of covid". Trust me, I feel for restaurants amid the pandemic, but this place is a chain and I know mom and pop places who have lowered their prices to benefit customers who have struggled through the economic crisis. There's just a big difference between restaurants that put every emphasis on customer service and those that don't. Our drinks came out after the food because the "ticket was lost". About 30 min later 4 friends joined us and ordered a pizza among other things. The pizza never came out because again "something happened to the ticket..." two times at one table? Really? At that rate they're losing one ticket every hour. Lastly, food is as mediocre as it gets. On par with Apple bees. read more

Ample and refined with very good ambiance. Had a memorable burger. Our server was Kayla. Have not had such a good service in very long time. Only could wish their selection for sides were more ample. Definitely will go back. read more

matchbox - Pretzel bun burger.... - New American Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

Seems like sysco opened a diner. My pre made salad was beyond it's sheet date and steak portions were very small. Expensive for what is presented. Large establishment makes wait times shorter. read more

I was craving for sliders and there mini burger hit the spot along with artichoke & Spinach dips. my husband even impress with their artichoke & spinach dips that come with toast breads. we are so happy with how well they nailed the medium pink mini burger. best happy hour price: you can order 3/6/9 mini burger for $2 each on happy hour and draft beer only $5 during happy hour the bartender that was attend us is super cool guy. the service is amazing. we're totally come back for more! read more

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The place is beautiful, they have covered patio and inside seating. Santi the server was super nice and very helpful all the time! We tried during this visit the fried calamari, they come with a sweet sauce that was yum, my friend had the fried chicken cobb salad and I had the Seared tuna + greens. Every plate we tried was delicious. read more

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