Matt's in the Market

"In a fit of pent-up rage, something snapped during a partnerships meeting—you screamed, “Nope!” just before flipping over the conference table, and it resulted in your immediate termination. But it’s only 11am, so now what? Lunch at Matt’s In The Market could turn around any unfortunate scenario, even if nothing catastrophically bad happened to you today. Get the same fried catfish sandwich that’s been around since 1996, potato chips with bacon dip (both of which are only available at lunch), and end with the candy bar square." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley

"Matt’s In The Market has had the same fried catfish sandwich on its lunch menu for more than 20 years—and its unchanged simplicity is beautiful. This thing is just crispy cornmeal-crusted catfish, sambal mayo, and shredded romaine on untoasted potato bread. If you’re trying to play hooky from work, make this your day-off lunch—just hope you don’t run into any coworkers. If you do, catfish sandwiches make good bribes." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley

"If you can only do one sit-down lunch at the market, Matt’s should be the one. It’s on the second floor of a building overlooking the iconic “Public Market” sign, and it works just as well for a solo meal at the bar as it does for a big group lunch. Food-wise, you won’t regret their iconic fried catfish sandwich and an order of homemade potato chips with hot bacon dip." - aimee rizzo

"This is a Seattle institution, and from its vantage point on the second floor of one of the market buildings, it overlooks the entire scene that plays out at Pike Place from morning until 4pm. Come for lunch (be sure to make a reservation), start with homemade potato chips swiped in hot bacon dip, and then move on to the fried catfish sandwich that’s been on the menu for over 20 years. And, no need to resort to an apple slice from the produce people downstairs who cut free fruit samples. For dessert, you’ll want to order the candy bar square, which tastes like a pinky-up Snickers." - Aimee Rizzo, Kayla Sager Riley

"Your Order: Potato Salad Matt’s is a special place with a special lunch situation. And that’s mostly because every sandwich comes with a side salad. You could opt for the mixed greens with pumpkin seeds and blue cheese, or you could live for today and get the delicious mustardy potato salad with bacon. Choose your destiny." - Aimee Rizzo