Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere at this New York City hangout.

(908) 838-4871

932 8th Ave (Between 55th Street and 56th Street)
New York, NY 10019 40.7655 -73.9837

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Neighborhoods: Clinton, Midtown

Hours:

Sun-Thu 11:30am-3am

Fri, Sat 11:30am-4am

Price:

$$

Last updated 1.19.12

Category:

Sports Bars, Restaurants, Bars & Pubs

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Happy Hour

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Brunch, Business Dining, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene

Cuisine:

Steakhouse, Traditional American

Bar & Club Special Features:

After Work

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What People Are Saying About Matts Grill

The Owner

Matts Grill

Owner

New York City's Matts Grill opened in February of 1995 and has thrived ever since. Our meticulous attention to serving only the finest quality food has made us a neighborhood favorite. Matts Grill's comfortable feel, relaxed atmosphere and excellent wait staff makes dining on our "surprisingly good" menu a real New York City experience.Matts Grill offers a prix-fix brunch on Saturday and Sunday for $15. Relax with a Bloody Mary and enjoy your brunch at Matts.Conveniently located near the Theatre District, Lincoln Center, Time Warner and Central Park, Matts Grill is the place to eat in Midtown.…

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Midtown bar and grill offers an eclectic Amercian menu, sports-tuned TVs and weekend brunch. Private parties available.

Editor's Tips

Know Before You Go:
Reservations are suggested for parties of four or more. Bar open until 4am 7 days a week. Food is served until 12am on Sun-Thu and Fri-Sat until 1am.
Save Time:
These other parking garages are available for this restaurant: 55th St. & 8th Ave., 56th St. & 8th Ave., 55th St. & 7th Ave.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “can not believe I am saying this but all the people(read yankee fans) were very nice and fun even though we were cheering for the SOX”
  2. “The food was great ,the bar was fun ,the service was friendly and for the prices were great.”
  3. “The ambiance was wonderful, service was great and the menu had something on it for everyone.”
  4. “The food was great ,the bar was fun ,the service was freindly and for New York the price right.”
  5. “In short, all seven people in the party were impressed with this place - Great comfort food, appealing servings, prompt and friendly service, cozy and charming decor, excellent drinks.”
  6. “This place was cozy and the food was really good.”
  7. “The atmosphere is fun and the service is spectacular.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “Word on the street is the fries are amazing (which i have never had), the shrimp looked fantastic while the burgers and chicken pot pie were average.”
drinks
80.0% positive
  1. “Enjoy, this is one of our favorite places for a bite to eat as well as relax for some drinks.”
  2. “The Midtown place for A-1 comfort food, honest drinks, friendly service and fair price”
  3. “If your looking for a great place to grab a meal and a beer in Midtown West, look no further.”
  4. “In short, all seven people in the party were impressed with this place - Great comfort food, appealing servings, prompt and friendly service, cozy and charming decor, excellent drinks.”
  5. “They have 2 flat screens (at each end of the bar) to watch games.”
  6. “The bar is well stocked with good beers on tap.”
  7. “The food was great ,the bar was fun ,the service was friendly and for the prices were great.”
  8. “It's not a big place with a long bar and a few side tables.”
  9. “The food was great ,the bar was fun ,the service was freindly and for New York the price right.”
  10. “Even the cocktails were great.”
food quality
97.5% positive
  1. “This place was cozy and the food was really good.”
  2. “The food was delicious!”
  3. “because they consistently have great service and great food each time i go.”
  4. “The Midtown place for A-1 comfort food, honest drinks, friendly service and fair price”
  5. “Sounds almost too good to be true, but Matts disdains attitude and price gouging and serves up great food and fine beverages.”
  6. “If your looking for a great place to grab a meal and a beer in Midtown West, look no further.”
  7. “Matt's Grill offers amazing food at slightly higher than pub prices.”
  8. “The fries are always perfect and the entrees hit the mark.”
  9. “never leave the place disappointed and i always feel full, satisfied, and happy that i got to eat some yummy steak without regretting spending the $$ for the meal.”
  10. “The food is fantastic”
  11. “This place just looks like the average pub but don't be fooled because the food and service is amazing.”
  12. “When winter grinds the thermometer down, drop in and warm up with a great martini and what might be the best chicken potpie in NYC and a winner of a meatloaf --truly better than some of the ones I've forced down at some Moms that shall remain anonymous.”
  13. “The food was great ,the bar was fun ,the service was friendly and for the prices were great.”
  14. “The place is amazing, the service was great and food even more amazing.”
  15. “ordered the meatloaf while my friends ordered the steak and we all just enjoyed our food.”
  16. “But what sets Matts apart is the honest, well presented flavorful food.”
  17. “In short, all seven people in the party were impressed with this place - Great comfort food, appealing servings, prompt and friendly service, cozy and charming decor, excellent drinks.”
  18. “Word on the street is the fries are amazing (which i have never had), the shrimp looked fantastic while the burgers and chicken pot pie were average.”
  19. “The hamburgers are consistently tasty --juicy and cooked as ordered-- and the steaks worthy of an expense-account snob-hutch.”
  20. “The food was great ,the bar was fun ,the service was freindly and for New York the price right.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “The ambiance was wonderful, service was great and the menu had something on it for everyone.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “If your looking for a great place to grab a meal and a beer in Midtown West, look no further.”
  2. “Its a great place for the neighborhood and on friday i enjoy hearing my coworker say "It's Friday Kiiiiiid!! Matt's Grill!!!"”
service
89.06000137329102% positive
  1. “because they consistently have great service and great food each time i go.”
  2. “Perhaps during a busy period it wouldn't be that suitable for children, but a Sunday afternoon was delightful, service was great and prices were very reasonable.”
  3. “Every time I have eaten there, the service has been friendly and fast.”
  4. “The atmosphere is fun and the service is spectacular.”
  5. “The place is amazing, the service was great and food even more amazing.”
  6. “Jon the bartender is really nice and will ensure a good experience!”
  7. “The Midtown place for A-1 comfort food, honest drinks, friendly service and fair price”
  8. “The staff is invariably friendly towards regulars and casuals.”
  9. “In short, all seven people in the party were impressed with this place - Great comfort food, appealing servings, prompt and friendly service, cozy and charming decor, excellent drinks.”
  10. “Service is friendly, but not very attentive.”
  11. “The ambiance was wonderful, service was great and the menu had something on it for everyone.”
  12. “We were all very dissapointed with the service which was extremely slow.”
  13. “This place just looks like the average pub but don't be fooled because the food and service is amazing.”
  14. “The food was great ,the bar was fun ,the service was friendly and for the prices were great.”
  15. “can not believe I am saying this but all the people(read yankee fans) were very nice and fun even though we were cheering for the SOX”
  16. “The food was great ,the bar was fun ,the service was freindly and for New York the price right.”
value
96.87999725341797% positive
  1. “Sounds almost too good to be true, but Matts disdains attitude and price gouging and serves up great food and fine beverages.”
  2. “Matt's Grill offers amazing food at slightly higher than pub prices.”
  3. “The food was great ,the bar was fun ,the service was freindly and for New York the price right.”
  4. “The food was great ,the bar was fun ,the service was friendly and for the prices were great.”
  5. “Food is good and prices are semi-reasonable.”
  6. “We like it, has a comfy environment though is slightly overpriced.”
  7. “The Midtown place for A-1 comfort food, honest drinks, friendly service and fair price”
  8. “Perhaps during a busy period it wouldn't be that suitable for children, but a Sunday afternoon was delightful, service was great and prices were very reasonable.”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “It's not a big place with a long bar and a few side tables.”
  2. “We were all very dissapointed with the service which was extremely slow.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/11/12

Great drinks, food, and service

by Rachel285 at Citysearch

If you're in the neighborhood, come to Matt's! Great food (try the chicken fingers), great drinks, and super service. Check out the lunch/dinner specials which are always tasty additions to the menu. Nuala is an awesome bartender--great drinks and great conversation. Christina provides great wait service, too. Place recommended!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/05/12

Great experience and great promotions!

by Sunshine13 at Citysearch

I work in the Hell's Kitchen area and during lunch time I love to find new places to eat. One of my coworkers recommended trying Matts Grill. I went there last week and was amazed by the promotion they had: have lunch at the bar and get a glass of house wine or draft beer for only $1!!! I ordered an egg salad sandwich which came with fries - all together they created a generous portion. I also got a glass of Pinot Griggio using that promotion. The sandwich was delicious and fries were delightfully crispy. When a very nice and firendly bartender handed me the bill which was not even full $10, I decided that I would definately bring some friends with me next time! Great service, great food, great prices! What can be better?

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/04/12

Great neighborhood place

by brooklynboy at Citysearch

My coworkers and me went to Matt's Grill several days ago to get lunch. The place had a cool and cozy feel inside. The lightening and the furniture was perfect. The waitress from Russia was extremely friendly and cheerful. The food was great, particularly the Matts Burger. Now I am recommending this place to all my coworkers

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/04/12

Cozy and Friendly Neighborhood Restaurant

by MaryThompson at Citysearch

Me and a couple of my friends visited Matts Grill last week for a dinner. The place is awesome!!! Great service, excellent food, warm atmosphere, friendly staff!!! Will certainly be back!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/02/11

Matt's Grill - Great!

by kellyK at Citysearch

I was visiting NYC with some friends. We were on our way to see a comedy show near by and decided to stop there for dinner. The food and the service were excellent. My friend and I both ordered the steak with peppercorn sauce. It was the best steak I have ever eaten! If I make it back to NYC anytime soon, I will definitely be eating at Matt's Grill!

KellyK

Michigan

The Details on Matts Grill

Place Categories:

  • great comfort food
  • friendly service
  • amazing place
  • always perfect garlic fries
  • very nice people
  • fun bar
  • delightful sunday afternoon
  • cozy decor
  • great lowkey spot
  • great fine beverages
  • good beers
  • great cocktails
  • excellent drinks
  • great martini
  • fun atmosphere
  • fantastic shrimp
  • yummy steak
  • almost too good disdains attitude
  • comfy environment
  • great comibination
  • best chicken potpie
  • almost too good price gouging
  • flat screens
  • great prices
  • invariably friendly staff

Message from Matts Grill

  • Pre & Post Theatre Dining
  • Prix-Fix Brunch $15 - Sat/Sun
  • Perfect for Private Parties

New York City's Matts Grill opened in February of 1995 and has thrived ever since. Our meticulous attention to serving only the finest quality food has made us a neighborhood favorite. Matts Grill's comfortable feel, relaxed atmosphere and excellent wait staff makes dining on our "surprisingly good" menu a real New York City experience.

Matts Grill offers a prix-fix brunch on Saturday and Sunday for $15. Relax with a Bloody Mary and enjoy your brunch at Matts.

Conveniently located near the Theatre District, Lincoln Center, Time Warner and Central Park, Matts Grill is the place to eat in Midtown. The bar offers an extensive selection of wines and a wide variety of draft and bottled beers. Join us for a drink after work or just to watch a ball game on our flat screen TV's. Matts Grill would be happy to host your next private party, accommodating up to 70 people.

Matts Grill