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Matchbox - Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Matchbox - Las Olas

4.3
4.3
88 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Right on the New River in Fort Lauderdale, you’ll find matchbox Las Olas welcoming you in for great food, refreshing drinks, and an energetic vibe. matchbox is a place for you to take a break from work, catch up with friends, or enjoy time with family.

All are welcome to gather and join our community. Come and enjoy our 3.6.9 mini burgers, blazing hot pizzas, or our chef-crafted dishes. Gather with your coworkers for Social Hour and call your brunch besties for our weekend Chef’s Table Brunch Buffet. We have something for everyone. Our casual, warm ambiance and friendly staff will make matchbox feel like your home away from home.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Breakfast, Pizzeria

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (954) 751-5959

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Julio Cesar Fernandez

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • father's day + $5 mimosas!

    Jun 17 - Jun 19, 2023
    celebrate father's day with one of our juicy ribeyes plus $5 mimosas all weekend! now serving our new MUST TRY brunch ribeye. grilled or cajun style and topped with two poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, and a side of crispy brunch potatoes.

Offers

  • Kids Eat Free on Tasty Tuesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Tuesdays are now the best day ever at matchbox! Kids 10 and under get a free 10" cheese pizza with the purchase of any adult entree when you dine in for lunch or dinner on Tuesdays. What a great way to enjoy a meal with your family! Limitations: Dine in only. One free kids' pizza per adult entree, 14" pizzas, burgers, or protein salads. There is a charge for additional pizza toppings.

  • Social Hour Food + Drink Specials

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Sip sip hooray! Enjoy a special social hour menu every Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 pm in the bar. Gather around and let's get social over sips + bites.

What 88 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Great for scenic views

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    American

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love coming to Matchbox for brunch. They have a very good selection and is reasonably priced. And the food is delish!!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience4
    The food tasted very bland, their not type of flavor. The drinks where good but the food never again.
  3. Destiny

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    Waffle maker broke, (no plan B in motion) ran out of potatoes on Mothers Day. Communication from server was not the best. My 1st experience there, we did the brunch and it was amazing, this experience was a major let down, both steak and eggs lacked flavor. For such good ambiance and view, management needs to revisit the menu, chefs and staff-training. My family and I will not be returning. Definitely fell way below the belt as it relates to expectations ☹️
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience4
    Brunch crab cakes shredded flavorless mushy crab not lump like dinner menu claims. Yuck. Cinnamon roll nothing special. Nice bar selections
  5. Anna65

    West Palm Beach

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Service was great. Food was good, nice atmosphere outside.
  6. LizetteO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first time here at Matchbox, made reservation for my birthday and it didn't disappoint. Delicious food, waiters are very attentive, and super nice atmosphere with view of the river. Can totally recommend it and will definitely come back again.!!
  7. DaveR

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We tried to sit outside but it was quite windy. They were very nice and allowed us to move in which also was a nice view!
  8. LisaLisa67

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Wonderful Easter Brunch! Only thing that would have made it better is bottomless mimosas 😘
  9. Rob1764

    New England

    182 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    182 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Pizza was good but the crust could had been crisper Mini burger were tender and moist...fries could be crisper Potstickers were really good. Excellent service Great ambiance
  10. TeresaS

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We took friends there from out of town and the restaurant was clean,staff friendly, food came out HOT and DELICIOUS. The drinks were tasty. The atmosphere outside was perfect we will be back. Thank you
  11. DeniseC

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Pizzas and sliders are delicious. Nice location on the water. The live music was also very good.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Enjoyed dinner here before seeing a theater show and loved it. They had live music that was great.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good service, good food, great location. Enjoyed the musician
  14. johnm

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Very relaxing venue. Sunday entertainer was fire, excellent. Definitely will be returning.
  15. LukeS

    Philadelphia

    33 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    Unfortunately not a great experience. We love Matchbox at their Sawgrass location and expected a similar experience in Fort Lauderdale! Seated in the back which felt like a make shift storage room. Overlooking the environment the ore-ida fries ar home would have been better then what we served. Service was fine but the food and the environment did not meet what we’ve come to expect from Matchbox. Doubtful we will return to this location.
  16. Doppleganger

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding Menu to Satisfy your Hunger needs with excellent service!
  17. BibiR

    Miami

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My experience this time was better than the last time I visited. We chose this place because they accept reservations and because we enjoy outdoor dining. We happened to be there during HH and they offered reduced prices on drinks and food. There was live music alongside a lovely view riverside. We arrived about 30 minutes after our reservation time (we called so they’d know) but were still greeted cheerfully by the hostess and server and offered a prime table outdoors. The food was good (pizza, wedge salad) and priced fairly. My HH drink didn’t taste like much but those in my party who ordered wine and regular-priced drinks enjoyed them. Perfect for a pre-show meal.
  18. LauraS

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time and will definitely be back. Great ambiance, view and service. But, the food is what’s really important and they did not disappoint. Highly recommend the Ginormous meatball app and deep fried chicken entree.
  19. GerdaLove

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were a very large group and our waitress Carla was very helpful and very accommodating. She is also a very friendly person. Overall we had a great time. Will be back again soon.
  20. Krox

    Philadelphia

    48 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Overall everything was good. Somehow our order got messed up, in a good way, and we got a large pie instead of the small. Manger came over and apologized. They charged us for the smaller. Leftovers were good the second day.
  21. Heff

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    WE came to listen to the entertainment. Decided to have a meal and were pleasantly surprised. Wanted their crab soup but they were out and had chili instead and it was delicious. Then had fish and chips ,very good, and topped the meal off with a piece of chocolate cake. Superb. Only down side was the wind and noise from next door.. Highly recommended>
  22. Bubbe

    New England

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Happy hour prices, vegan menu options, greater server made this an enjoyable dinner prior to going to the theater. Parking was tricky but found a garage close by. Our server, Allen, was terrific in finding out info about walking from Restaurant to theatre. Great experience. Thank you.
  23. CinnamonV

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and there was a variety of options which is great for parties who have picky eaters. I highly recommend this place especially during the week. We went on Monday and it was nice and quiet. Can’t wait to go back
  24. KRExecutiveChef

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Honestly we were very disappointed in the quality of the burgers. A little small for $18 and didn't seem like a good quality burger. The fries would have been good if they were hot but were served on the cool side.
  25. KevinM

    Fort Lauderdale

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience4
    The restaurant has items marked in red as a specialty. The entire pizza portion was marked in red. The pizza was disappointing. Underdone pizza is a crime that a good pizzeria never commits, Matchbox committed it twice! A good place for drinks, I will not eat there again.
  26. suzanneb

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience3
    Fun spot on the New River, we came by boat. Seated inside away from the live music outside we waited over 15 minutes to meet our server. He was new and told us upfront he was learning. The live music was cranked up inside, found that a touch annoying. The food was tasty and we enjoyed ourselves after the drinks arrived. We will return with casual unhurried expectations and will sit outside near the live music to enjoy the full experience.
  27. BetsiK

    West Palm Beach

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to have a relaxing and fun dinner before going to the theater… Five minute walk through the park! Fort Lauderdale water taxi stops right by the restaurant… Friday night has live music! Everybody on staff was absolutely lovely… Smiling faces, and ready to help make the experience awesome!
  28. JackL

    Fort Lauderdale

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very nice location on the Riverwalk. Courteous staff. Good food. Go there to dine and enjoy the people watching and view.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience2
    Go elsewhere
  30. Ricky

    Fort Lauderdale

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience5
    I’ve always heard great things about this restaurant from my friends many said they ate from the one in Sawgrass but I decided to try this one out with my kids . The pizza was great but my husband and myself tried out the ribeye which said redskin potatoes, but we got fried potatoes! Was not satisfied with meal or service very disappointed!
  31. ElyseandEvan

    Detroit

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time and we will be back. We love the area and now have another place to frequent! Pizza was so good and thankful for the option of vegan cheese!
  32. Emma

    Fort Lauderdale

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great location! Nice outdoor seating with a wonderful river view. Excellent food and service.
  33. markusg

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great. -Pizza was hot, fresh, and good flavor. Kids loved the cheese pizza and the "meat-lovers" was really good. The sausage on it was spicy, but in a good way. -Pretzel was really fresh and cheese sauce was good. -Artichoke dip was really good and chips were fresh. -Blackberry Mule was outstanding. It felt like they were short-handed on staff, but the staff that was there was hustling and working hard to make things happen. Kudos for that as well because it got fairly busy.
  34. SDandBC

    Naples

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great location right on the New River, nice open space. Our salads and pizzas were delicious, prepared just how like them. I particularly like the Spivey sauce. Finally our server was outstanding quick with the drinks and perfect spaced out each of the servings. Bottom line we’ll return again.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall1food4service1ambience2
    The service was horrible. I had a reservation and there were many open tables but we had to wait 15 min in line just to check in. It took a long wait for our server to come over and even longer to actually get even a glass of water which we had to ask for. The food took an hour because it was not put in for an extended time after our order was taken. The food itself was good.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Nice restaurant. The food took a little while but, we are patient people. Nice ambiance. The door was super loud anytime anyone entered or left, which was kinda annoying. Overall, good experience & good food. We’ll be back.
  37. PattiP

    Fort Lauderdale

    46 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice location on the New River, we walked over prior to a show at the theater.
  38. AnnaS

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    The drinks were amazing, but the food was average. One of our potstickers was cold - not warm or room temperature, but COLD. And my salmon could have been hotter. On the water ambiance was beautiful
  39. MarciaP

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall1food3service4ambience2
    The price of a glass of wine was way to expensive. We didn’t realize it until we got the ill. The manager was not nice and thought we were rude for questioning the cost
  40. GonzoG

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Thank you! We enjoyed the pizza, soup, and seafood very much.

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Matchbox - Las Olas using the Order Online button. Matchbox - Las Olas also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 751-5959.

Matchbox - Las Olas is rated 4.3 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Matchbox - Las Olas

300 SW 1st Ave 1, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-1884

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Breakfast, Pizzeria

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Julio Cesar Fernandez

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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