Matchstick Restaurant and Spirits

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Selection. Perfection.

Tucked inside the Hotel Crosby on Stillwater's Main Street, Matchstick Restaurant and Spirits brings something genuinely distinctive to Minnesota's St. Croix River town: locally sourced, farm-to-table cooking fired on a natural wood grill and smoker, set alongside one of the most serious spirits collections in the region.

The Food

The kitchen keeps things honest and ingredient-forward. Meats and fish are locally sourced, produce is farm fresh, and everything passes through either the wood-fired grill or the smoker — techniques that prioritize deep, natural flavor over fuss. The menu is built around generous small plates designed for sharing, with enough range to satisfy beef lovers and vegetarians alike. It's the kind of farm-to-table approach that lets the sourcing do the talking.

The Drinks

This is where Matchstick earns its reputation. The bar holds over 2,000 bottles of rare and unique spirits — a collection serious enough to draw the attention of Wine Spectator, which recognized Matchstick with its Best of Award of Excellence. Add a cellar of fine wines and a rotating selection of craft beers, and the drinks program becomes as much of a reason to visit as the food itself.

The Room

The dining room is warm and rustic — a setting that suits the wood-fired cooking and the unhurried pace of Stillwater. Outdoor seating is available, and the restaurant is open seven days a week from 11 AM. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3 to 5 PM. Private dining rooms are available for groups, corporate events, and special occasions.