Seaboard Brewing, Taproom, & Wine Bar — Restaurant in Matthews

I'm a resident of Matthews and visited Seaboard with my husband several weeks after it had opened. Believe it's named after the Seaboard Air Line Railroad which ran through Matthews in the late 1800s. It's in a fantastic location and I think it's proving a hit with residents...it was already quite busy when we visited. Great location for parking, first of all. Parking in Matthews can be a challenge, but this was right next door to the public parking area that lines the railroad track. Owned by the Carolina Beer Temple owner, who seems to have a knack for success. Great wines available...some by the bottle. There is a great outdoor area that overlooks Trade Street and my husband and I drank our wine and people-watched. There is some food there (cheese plate, as I recall), but Seaboard also encourages patrons to bring in food from other locations to enjoy with their wine (Royal Cafe and Creperie and Thai Taste are right across the street...street has a pedestrian crosswalk right in front of Seaboard). There were outdoor games available (horseshoes, maybe?) and a LOT of kids there and infants. Parents let their children play in the courtyard (I think there is at least one courtyard, maybe two) and sipped wine. Very relaxing environment. If you prefer to watch sports, there is also a section on the right as you enter where there are large-screen TVs for sports fans. Indoor seating at tables is also available, if the weather is poor. Looking forward to my return and for the success of this new...

Do yourself a favor and visit this lovely restaurant in Matthews, NC. When we think about celebrations, Seaboard is always our first option and it never disappoints if you're: ON A DATE MEETING A FRIEND WANTING TO GO OUT [ WITH ] THE DOG WANTING TO GO OUT [ WITH ] THE KIDS GOING OUT AS A GROUP CELEBRATING WITH A GNO CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY A BACHELORETTE PARTY CELEBRATING ANY AND ALL HOLIDAYS CELEBRATING GETTING AWAY FROM THE KIDS CELEBRATING MAKING IT THROUGH 2020 CELEBRATING MAKING IT THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS WITH YOUR INLAWS CELEBRATING A DAY ENDING IN "Y" CELEBRATING GETTING OUT OF BED

In all seriousness, the service is unmatched. YOU have to go! The staff truly cares about your experience - you can tell making the customers happy is their main priority. The food is absolutely amazing – everything we tasted in the charcuterie boards melted in other mouths. Absolutely the best wine, beer, and pizza we had while in Charlotte. Highly recommend!...

Seaboard is on par with your average brewery, but where they excel is their wide ranging wine selection. Though not affiliated the brewery is also an excellent place to enjoy a cigar from next door at 105 Cigars. There's a pizza place as well that is open for most of the brewery's hours and they will bring the food to your table. In short, a great spot to spend an afternoon, especially during nice weather. The beer selection is typical for a small/mid sized brewery and hit the general preferences with your German style lagers, light pilsners, sours, ciders, and of course IPAs. My only complaint is that I've had two experiences with one of the bartenders being curt/rude. This isn't a dive bar, bartenders should be willing to answer basic questions about the product, and they also should expect people to still visit even in the last hour of opening. However everyone else there seems nice and accommodating as well as...