Super chill place. They let a vagrant like me in. Treated me like a human. Had wicked good chats about movies and music with staff. Willem DaFoe can't exist in both universes, right?! Everyone here are absolute sweethearts. The space is cool and inviting. You can hang alone or engage with others... If I hadn't seen an amazing metal show after hanging here, my afternoon and evening still would have been absolutely phenomenal. Cheers to everyone there. Much love. PS - watch all of the Jurassic Park & Terminator movies! And Logan... Logan is so good. read more

A decently priced no-frills tavern in an area with a lot of frills in the neighboring bars. Went here with a large group and it wasn't an issue. We did have to move around a few times as the night got busier, but oh well. Service was quick and friendly throughout the night. The drinks and food are good size and decent quality for the price. I had the tavern truffle fries with a beer and was content with my choice since I had joined a bit later in the evening. Would recommend getting a bunch of the food to share so you can get a wide variety. Not sure how the entrees themselves were. Matilda's is a great spot if you're looking to watch a game or hang out with friends after an event at Wrigley. Not too far of a walk and you get out of a lot of traffic! read more

Matilda - TAVERN TRUFFLE FRIES - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It's technically a Packers bar and the food wasn't awful, but there are no other redeeming qualities. The place was essentially empty even showing up mid-game for a noon kick and ended with maybe 15 total people. 1 bartender working who constantly screwed up the game audio because he was switching to music during commercials and had no awareness of when to revert back. Finding a barstool that doesn't wobble is a challenge. Food was fine but I wouldn't even say it could be upgraded to good overall. For such a lack of people it took quite a while to come out. Burger was very basic other than some form of house sauce. Sweet potato waffle fries were good but largely carried by my love of sweet potatoes. No utensils were available or offered. You even have to get your own water from big jugs at the end of the bar. That'd be nice if it was super crowded and you weren't sitting right at the bar. Nice to have pay by QR code on the receipt but you get hit with unannounced service/credit card fees so the $15 burger isn't actually $15. It's a weird place. I won't be back. read more

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$10 burger mondays with sports on the tvs and tons of board games to play. Love it. Cozy and delicious read more

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If you're looking for a cozy neighborhood tavern then check out Matilda! The eclectic pub menu paired well with signature cocktails. They also had an amazing rotation of brews. I loved the ambiance with muted grays and gold to simulate a chemical reaction of chrome and zinc . I loved the fireplace nook. My friends and I enjoyed the music while we waited for our drinks and food. My friends loved the delicious thin crust gf ; meat wave pizza. Those giordano peppers added some heat ! Another friend raved about his Philly cheesesteak. I look forward to checking out Matilda again. The service and staff were so welcoming and helpful. read more

Matilda - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great beer list and tasty food! The Taco Tuesday + Trivia match up is a delicious and fun way to hang w buddies while having a tasty meal that's very reasonable! The jerk wings are a must try! read more

Vibes were good. Drinks were delicious. The menu had different seasonal items than their website. Sharing for those that like to check out the options before they arrive, like me read more

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Great first date ans comedy Show. The bartender was awesome. My atlas burger was amazing and the waffle fries A little cold but the drinks will make you forget the temperature. read more

Fernando was the best!!! We had the best time and he had the best recommendations. Will def come back. Best girls night !!!

Great spot to watch a Michigan football game! Elevated bar food - the Brussels were a fan favorite at our table. The drink menu is extensive and delightful. read more

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I have been to Matilda on a few occasions and always have a good time! They have a wide variety of beers on tap (along with bottled) which is really nice. In addition, they have trivia on Tuesday nights that is a lot of fun (especially during the summer). I also enjoy their food - I typically get the quinoa burger or a wrap. Definitely a great spot for a bite to eat or for drinks with friends! read more

Ugh. Unfortunately, I have always had a lot of problems coming here. My boyfriend is in the neighborhood so we tried it out a few times. Every server we've had is good, but it's now been twice that we've seen who we think is the manager scream at the other workers. Like. Loud, scary screaming. It makes our visit wildly uncomfortable. The poor girl who was serving us the first time was shaking as he walked away. Neither of us have ever heard an employer talk to employees like that, especially in front of customers. Absolutely insane behavior. I couldn't believe it happened again when we came back. Food was okay, but plates, glasses, and silverware were sticky. Again, every server we've had does a good job. However, the manager's behavior to his employees goes so far beyond the pale of what anything I've experienced. So, so bad, and creates a horrible environment for a dinner. read more

Another amazing visit to Matilda! This is going to be a new regular spot. The burrata bruschetta was so delicious, it's a must order! The cocktails were phenomenal as well. The service is always great here. We ordered a crispy chicken sandwich to split and they brought it out on two separate plates for us. The servers go above and beyond! read more

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I walk by all the time but have only had drinks until recently. Prior to a concert we stopped for dinner and drinks. We sat outside and enjoyed everything we had. I will definitely be back to check out more of the specials! read more

This is a great place when you are in the neighborhood and needing some good food and beer! It's a fun spot, with great music and the staff feels like a family. SERVICE: When we sat down the waitress Roxy was so attentive and helpful. Everything we ordered came out hot and we enjoyed her personality!! WHAT I ORDERED: The cheese curds and the lemon honey Brussels are must have appetizers! The ricotta and hot honey pizza is perfect and we tried the gluten free crust which was great! We also had the farmers choice salad and the atlas burger. A great weeknight spot! RESTAURANT VIBE: Loud from music but not overly loud. It's a tad dark inside but it didn't bother us! Lots of seating and there's a speakeasy/club downstairs!! read more

Matilda - Lemon Honey Brussels and Cheese Curds - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We stopped in here for a late night bite and a sit-down place to have a drink. I first asked the waitress what the gluten-free options were, and she seemed to try to avoid the question and didn't help with ordering with dietary restrictions. I ended up finding a gluten free pizza and it did turn out pretty good. I ordered a glass of red wine and when the waitress set it down, it had an ant crawling around the outside of the glass! My friends ordered waffle fries and a pizza of their own. There are plenty of board games here which made a fun night. Overall, the idea of a bar with games is very fun, but the staff wasn't great or clean. read more

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amazing food!!! Fernando was the best & the chorizo plantain tacos were to die for!!!!!

ask for fernando!! he was a star and told us all the good recommendations. he made us feel so welcome and had the best advice on food :)

Matilda is an amazing place! The service is especially of note. Mason is a star!!! The Sheffield n berries is a true must have!

Bit expensive. $50 for wings, brussel sprouts and a small salad. The wings had good flavor (got the lemon pepper), a bit oily. Brussel also had good flavor, could be crispier read more

Matilda - Lemon Honey Brussels - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went for a Michigan game since it's an alumni association sponsored bar and they were not equipped to serve the amount of people who were there. They had one server for a room of about 80 people. We ordered domestic bottles before kick off and didn't get them until the second quarter. One person at our table didn't get a cocktail ordered before kick off until halftime. Food was served quickly but without utensils, and water was difficult to get. I felt so bad for the server getting absolutely bombarded by every table, but she kept her cool and was as helpful as possible. They have good food and drink specials, just need to staff accordingly for game days. read more

The food was pretty good. The waitress was nice but definitely busy... kind of a grunge vibe inside but a good spot nonetheless

Love this spot! Especially the servers and bartenders. Mason makes great cocktails! They take great care of their customers.

I love this place! Roxy is literally the best bartender ever, so sweet and attentive! I tend to be picky but she was so kind, I couldn't ask for more! My friends got engaged and celebrated here after and it could not have been better. A total sweetheart and a wonderful bar!! read more

So disappointing. The service was appalling and that's being polite! We went last night and the place was busy with one server who we didn't see for over 20 minutes. When I walked up to the bar to order drinks the guy messing around on his phone said the server would be with us shortly. She wasn't. A group of 4 people asked the bar tender to send someone to them to take an order and eventually gave up and walked out. The food is average at best and took a long time- the excuse was there was only one person in the kitchen. With so many fabulous places in the area, my suggestion would be " give this place a miss and try and find a place that wants customers and will serve them food and drinks in a semi timely manner". I used to love this place years and years ago but it has gone down hill. Don't waste your time. read more

Just ate at matilda's and I loved it!!The food was so so good and the works and boos amazing.Our waiter was named Chris and he was awesome loved him read more

Need an event spot? Look no further than Matilda. Booked for my 30th pre festivities and couldn't have picked a better spot. We had Baby Atlas downstairs for two hours with some drinks and food. Shout out to the staff for making sure my friends and I were taken care of. Not only a great spot for a party but awesome for a week night stop for some good food/drinks. Shout out to Roxy for being responsive with any and all questions in person and via email. Great place! read more

Great little sports bar, decent food. Went for a wedding pre party and had a great time. Gluten free options on the menu.

Went here to watch a Packers game on a Sunday and was surprised that it wasn't really packed. I haven't been here for a while but it looks like they made a few renovations since the last time I've been here. I really did like our server as she was pretty attentive and easy to get if we needed something. I would go back here to watch the game but other than I would probably not go back. read more

Claims to be a Packers bar that opens an hour before games n their website, but the bartender signaled closed 25 min before game start.

I was at a birthday party at Sheffield's and as I was looking for a parking spot... I saw Matilda's. I had been wanting to check this bar out for a long time... so it was then I decided that I would take an hour hiatus and venture over to Matilda's. One of my girlfriends snuck out of the birthday party with me because she already developed a love for Matilda's I really liked that Matilda's is a 23+ bar. It definitely made a difference. I felt like it was classier. I enjoyed the comfortable laid back atmosphere upstairs and we quickly snuggled up into a booth. Now, I would be totally content if there were only waiter service! The drinks are a bit pricey here. Martinis will run you about $12. My friend wanted me to check out Baby Atlas, the dance club downstairs. I was not a fan. It was hot and crowded. The stairs to get down there were scary... narrow and steep. The bathrooms are also downstairs. They are not the cleanest on a Friday night and they are really small... there will be a line! read more

Matilda - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Decided to try this place out a few weeks ago for taco Tuesday and will not be coming back. The drinks were OK food was pretty good but pricey. Our sweet waitress was doing a great job but was suddenly yelled at by a big dude who we then learned was the owner of the restaurant. Felt so bad for her as she was doing great and was very sweet. read more

Hosted a birthday party in the "back bar" section, and it was great! We were able to control the music, bring a bday dessert, and create custom cocktails! We just submitted the ingredients we wanted in our signature drInks, and all the bartenders knew how to make them when we arrived. They even had little print out menus of our drinks and displayed them on tvs. The back bar has a lot of seating options. Mostly high top tables with stools, but also more lounge-y areas and some booths. The music hear it's very loud on the main floor, so good for convos and such, not dancing. read more

Matilda - Custom drink menus - but guests could order whatever else they wanted, not just restricted to our menu. - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Matilda and Baby Atlas should have WAY more 5-star reviews. From the first email I sent to Roxy inquiring about Baby Atlas, to the moment we stepped into the room, she made sure everything ran smoothly for my birthday and constantly checked in on us. Plus, the communication between her and the staff to show me around was flawless. Highly recommend this awesome private room, even if you have a small party. So worth it and not to mention the cheapest room you will find in Chicago. Thanks again, Roxy! read more

Came here on a Thursday night for the NFL game and there were only a few people at the bar. We sat down and our friendly bartenders were there to greet us immediately. On Thursdays they have a draft IPA (can't remember what it was exactly) for $4, so I got a few of those. The interior of the place is interesting, and very modern. We went close to the holidays so they had Christmas trees hanging upside down from the ceiling, which I thought was odd but cool. The person I was with ordered some buffalo wings, as all apps were $6 (another Thursday special), and he said they were awesome. Overall, we enjoyed our experience here. I would say my only complaint is that they didn't have the audio for the football game on, instead they played music. There were only a handful of people there and everyone was watching the game, so why not switch the audio? Also, heads up that you need a $10 tab to pay with a card. With $4 beers (I only had 2) I didn't hit that and had to pay with cash. There are signs posted making that clear, so I wasn't surprised by it, but something to note if you're coming on a day with specials or only want one drink. Anyway, I'm sure we will come back as we live nearby. The bartender was telling us about the dance bar/club they have downstairs on weekends, so maybe we will check that out next time. read more

Came in and asked the waitress if we could sit at the EMPTY table. She said yes and proceeded to clean it for us. After waiting 20 mins for her or another worker to come get our order, they proceeded to tell us we could not sit at the table, as it was supposedly reserved. There was no sign, nothing. We watched as all the other tables filled up, while we were waiting for the waitress to come back. When she told us, we asked if there were any other tables available and she said no, we would have to stand. We wanted food...and it was a playoff game. Like...why make us wait 20 mins, tell us the table was open,cleann it off and then tell us we had to move and nothing else was available. We walked out, will never be back and will absolutely tell everyone. Rude all around and just terrible customer service. Go ANYWHERE else. read more

Thank you, Matilda!! We planned an engagement party for myself and my fiance VERY last minute - and after other places leaving us on the hook, Matilda pulled through. Dylan and Matt were so good about answering our questions - and with dealing with our anxiety (after going through multiple setbacks in the planning process before contacting them!). Our server/bartender (Liz I think) was so patient and made sure everyone had a great time. Actually hosting an event through Matilda could not have been easier, and I would not hesitate to do so in the future. They let us come an hour early to setup, allowed us to use the projectors for a slideshow, and to put up decorations. They also GRACIOUSLY kept our cake in the fridge until we wanted to cut it. Matilda made everything go perfectly - thank you thank you thank you! read more

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My friends and I purchased tickets to an event that hosted check-in at this place. We were the first three people to arrive at 3:15p. Upon arrival, we inquired about food and drinks while we waiting for things to begin. We were told by one Waitress that we had to wait until 4pm to place food orders but was able to order drinks which we were okay with. As other people begin to flow in, we began to notice kitchen staff bringing food out to tables. We inquired again with the same waitress and she repeated the same 4p timeframe. When we pointed out that other non-Black people (as we were the only Black women in there) received food. She stated that she took their order and put it in the system but kitchen staff has the right to fill orders when ready even if it's before 4p. I stated that we weren't even offered that same option. When I asked to speak to the manager, Roxy, she also reiterated the 4p timeframe. Again, I point out other receiving food (about 4 other non-Black parties by this time) and the discrimination we were experiencing. She said she would be back. After probably 15 minutes, she came back to finally try address the issue. Instead of an apology and correction, she tried to comb over the discrimination portion and take our order. The tickets we purchased were non-refundable so we participated in the festivities despite the discrimination. After eating and finishing our drinks, Roxy finally came over and offered an apology and even stated that she noticed the way the waitress was mishandling us and she talked with her. When trying to address the discrimination based on being 3 Black women, she tried to skip over that, make excuses, and downplay what had occurred. I refused to allow her to do such and after we FINALLY got her to listen without interrupting and downplaying the situation, she listened but it didn't seem to do much good as we felt our experience of racist discrimination did not matter to her or any of the other waitresses we encountered. It's very unfortunate that in 2023, 3 Black women can still have such experiences of discrimination based on our racial backgrounds. It's my hope that the owner is cognizant of such behavior at their establishment and handle it appropriately to ensure that no other Black customers have such a disgusting experience at Matilda's. I know we would NEVER patronize this business ever again and no one we know will ever be there either. read more

Came here with friends for drinks and food before dinner. We ordered the fried Brussels sprouts and the beer knots. Both were amazing! The Brussel sprouts are perfectly fried with bacon and chilies and have some small spice to them. The beer knots come with three pretzels and honest mustard sauce and gouda cheese sauce. We liked the gouda cheese best. Both were a lot of food! read more

Matilda - Crispy Brussel Sprouts - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came here with a friend after work for happy hour. The food menu was very limited. The food was just ok, not a place I will come back again to eat. They had good drink specials for happy hour. Good place to come drink but not for food. read more