Let's set the stage first, please. I come from a German family. I spent 23 years in the Army ... five of those in Germany. I love German food and I know what good German food is and how it's made. Enough of the full disclosure. We travel to the Lewis-and-Clark Valley several times a year. Historically, we've gone to long-time favorites. Until two days ago. We decided to get brave and try something different for a change and we went to Yelp for help. It took all of 30 seconds to stumble onto MATT'S! Now, we're SOOOOO glad we did. No, you won't be greeted at the door by the hausmeister or Die (pron. "dee") Herr Chef. The exterior trappings are unremarkable and you just might miss it so here's a little hint... go looking for the place that appears to be a former gas station/minimart... bingo, you found it!!! (you won't be sorry.) When you walk in, you'll immediately get the clear vibe that this is where the local folks in the know choose to go for great food at great prices! Great GERMAN food, to put a fine shine on it. Expect to find a full house, please be patient. Good things are worth the wait, right? YES, right! When Amber waves you over and says "I've got your table right over here"... your German food experience is about to begin. You're going to have more choices than you ought to have to make... it'll be fine (it's all FINE!) So, what starter to choose from? EZ-PZ ... the Swiss-style mushroom soup (you can thank me later.) What entree to try first? Are you kidding me? Of course you should have the ... jagerschnizel, wiener schnitzel, chicken schnitzel, sausage plate, or any of the other yummy listings on the menu. you just can't go wrong! Now, what to have with it? Well, a glass of Riesling always goes nicely with just about any German food, so, nuff sed about that. (When Amber pours a glass of wine for you, expect a full GLASS of wine!) But... as for what sides with your meal? Let me say this... I haven't had spaetzle (German style noodles) that good since the last time I was back in Nurnberg, Germany! The red cabbage and the warm Deutscher kartofel salat (German potato salad) is right out of Bavaria. My point is simple, you just can't go wrong here, whatever you choose. And before you leave? Oh, yeah... dessert comes with your meal. You'll get your choice of several kinds of strudel. When you get asked which one you want? It will be hard to resist simply saying YES! They are all delicious! If you missed the key hint up above, I'll repeat myself... you get the vibe when the local folks in the know are here on a random night in the middle of the week. They have to be doing something right. Nope. --- They're doing EVERYTHING right! Now get in gear, go see Amber, and enjoy the "super kuche" from an authentic GERMAN menu. Alles wer schmeckt, Herr Chef! Viehlen Danke! Oh, btw, we're already planning our next trip back to the L-C Valley and our next trip for more, so maybe we'll see you there! read more

Matt's, your German omelette makes no sense in my brain but was the best omelette I have ever had. Garlicky brat, sauerkraut, Swiss and coarse grain mustard were pure satisfaction. I'm told, but wasn't allowed a taste, that the German Benedict was really, really good. Hash browns were freshly grated and you could taste the difference. The cinnamon roll was good, not quite as good as what I make, but still tasty. Our server could not have been kinder and for $40 with all of this plus drinks, it was a great deal. read more

Matt's Grill & Lodge - Cinnamon Roll - American Near Me - Asotin, Washington

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Matt is a great chef !! The portions are amazing and the wine is Devine ! Great ambience and love the taco salads !!!!! A classy place with a touch of home ! read more

Wanted something different from my usual Italian/Mexican/Asian/Burgers on this trip. Hmmm, German? Okay let's do it since they have a very good rating. Had the Sausage Sampler (3 different sausages with kraut and potatoes. All were very delicious. Started with a creamy clam chowder and a really nice and soft roll. All good. A lot of locals here who knew each other so I got an earful of what's happening in this little town! Service was great. No complaints. read more

Insane I've just learned about this place. Easily the best breakfast spot in the area. Top notch service and food.

What a great place. Amazing service and legit food and combinations. For breakfast I had the German Benedict and it outstanding. I highly recommend it. The wife had a Belgian waffle and my Mom had an amazing apple stuffed pancake. All were excellent. The have spacious areas, A comfy fireplace nook and lots to see on the walls. They are safe to Covid and the staff is amazing. They have a wide variety of American favs and plenty of classic German dishes and beers. In addition the blend the two styles for what is creates an amazing dining experience. I cannot recommend enough this amazing place. read more

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First time there yesterday and I have to give kudos where due. It was obvious from the onset that someone didn't show up for work yet the sole waitress was nothing less than calm, cool and collected, multi tasking like nobody I've seen lately. I did my part to help lighten her load by seating myself when a table came available, grabbing menus for myself and another joining me. Granted things didn't move terribly quickly but it wasn't anyone's fault and we got our lunch and ate with time to spare on my friend's limited lunch hour Best Reuben I've had in a while I might add, and the fries?? Holy moly! Super good and piping hot! Great little nook and definitely want to go back to the breakfast menu! read more

My first yelp review. I've been to Matt's several times. I finally had to do a review because once again, the food was awesome. The eggs Benedict is the best in the area. Service is always very good. The only downside are the hours are a little limited especially closing at 1 o'clock. But I guess Matt hast to get some rest once in a while. read more

Food- Incredible. Absolutely the best dining experience in Washington or Idaho. We go out of our way to eat at Matt's. Service- The best. Friendly and attentive. Fast service. Value- great. We always have to get a "to go" box. Cleanliness- spotless. This is a 'DON'T MISS' restaurant. read more

The best German food ever. And always get the strudel. The best reason to leave you're diet at the door.

The food was amazing and the service was great. A place I shall visit again for sure and certain

Amazing food and super friendly staff. The German Benedict is my absolute favorite. Honestly though, everything that they serve is delicious. Hats off to Matt who you almost always see in the kitchen when you go. read more

Excellent service and food! We tried the chowder and it was the best chowder I've ever had! Also had a bacon cheeseburger that was to die for. If you like eggs Benedict this your place! read more

Had breakfast here this morning! Good selection to choose from. Staff pleasant and the restaurant was clean . I'd love to try another meal sometime! read more

Matt's Grill & Lodge - Menu - American Near Me - Asotin, Washington

I have only eaten at Matt's a couple of times, the food tasted ok, but the last time we dined there I got very sick. I'm not sure if it was food poisoning or the flu, none of us ate the same thing. So I'm Leary of returning. read more

Great food. The place is quaint and service is friendly. They are closed Mondays but it should be a definite on your go to especially if your local and tired of everyone carrying the same menu options! read more

Staff and cooks are all amazing & welcoming. My favorite food to order for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

This is a nice little hidden gem! When we first pulled up, we thought it was a gas station. They serve rolls with a German apple butter, but it's not your typical apple butter. It has sugar and spice and everything nice! The meal came with a soup or salad. Lucky for me, they had a Swiss cheeseburger soup. When in Rome! I got the soup and couldn't have been more pleased! Imagine homemade cheeseburger hamburger helper, minus the noodles! It warmed my soul! We got the German sampler and it was delicious! My fiancé got their chicken special, that too was delightful! When we saw "warm potato salad", we both thought that was strange. The sampler came with it and we were pleasantly surprised! It was tangy in the best way as it was not made with mayonnaise but vinegar instead. It was perfect! The schnitzel was awesome! At the end, my meal came with a strudel. It was flaky and homemade and perfect in every way! Will take everyone that comes to town to this place! read more

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Of all the choices I had for Father's Day 2021 I choose Matt's. The food is very good, the staff is friendly, you get a lot of food, and the price is good. This is a little gem in Asotin! read more

Terrific food, service and a great price for a great breakfast. Will definitely be back.

The food is WONDERFUL! Doesn't matter if you're looking for a good breakfast or lunch, this place is definitely worth checking out if you haven't already. The waitresses are "hit and miss" when it comes to great service, but the delicious food the restaurant offers out-weighs the sometimes crummy service. Still one of my families favorite restaurants! read more

Woooozer.... Authentic German Sauerbraten tonight.... shhhhhhhhh. Don't tell anyone about our hometown MASTER CHIEF!!!!

Without Yelp I would have never found is gem. It is the local hangout and staff knows most of the patrons by name. A comfortable, rustic atmosphere and old school in the best use of the term. We had eaten light earlier in the day and that was a good thing. We both ordered the paprika chicken schnitzel. First a simple iceberg salad arrived, this was followed by delicious, eggy dinner rolls accompanied by an amazing plum butter. The chicken breast was lightly breaded, fried to perfection, served over spatzel and covered with a light creamy, paprika, mushroom sauce. Neither of us could finish our meal. Then our waitress asked if we wanted our strudel to go. Our $17.00 dinner included dessert. The menu is varied, so if German food isn't to your taste, go any way! read more

Matt's Grill & Lodge - American Near Me - Asotin, Washington

My wife and I were really happy we stopped in here when passing through last week. Great atmosphere, super clean, and our breakfasts were very, very good. Had a chance to meet and chat with Matt. He makes almost everything from scratch. Looking at the menu we were talking about our next visit before we even finished breakfast. Great looking menu, and we look forward to visiting again. Highly recommended. read more

This place is awesome. We just moved to Asotin and this is literally the only restaurant in town, but there doesn't need to be another one. Matt's has a large variety of food, all of its delicious. The atmosphere is really good and the staff is even better. The waitresses know many people by first name basis and know what they're drinking as soon as they walk through the door. I guess that comes with the small town/local aspect but it's still really nice to see. Super happy to have this place here! read more

Love Matts! Great good & service. Cute place! Recommend if you're in asotin. They also have lodging.

This is hands down the best breakfast in the valley. Everything made from scratch and absolutely amazing.

Fantastic family-owned business. Matt's is very rustic homey. His German food is excellent and I'll put his steak up against any other restaurant in the area. Prices are great too. If you are looking for a "formal" dining experience than skip Matts If you are looking for a nice family restaurant with great food and service then Matt's is the best around ! read more

I love Matt's Grill. It's one of the only restaurants in the Valley that actually takes pride in their food. Everything I have tried has been amazing. Love breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. I'll continue to come here and hope they never close. read more

Just go. This place is under the radar...outstanding food, service,and staff. German Potato Salad better than my mom is used to make. And the chicken-fried steak...damn! Melt in your mouth. Seriously! read more

Best breakfast in the valley, hands down. And I've tried em all. I've eaten chicken fried steak all across this great country, and Matt's is among the best. Try the German food, or get a brat with your breakfast, you won't be disappointed. Full bar is a bonus, too. Don't worry about the drive out to Asotin, this is the spot. read more

Lisa knows our names and what we drink. The German food is the equivalent or better than we enjoyed in Munich. Asotin is lucky to have a warm and friendly place like Matt's. read more