I guess I should update my review because the restaurant has "apologized." I don't really see their message as positive, but maybe I am reading into it. So I will give them the benefit of the doubt and take it as positive and kind gesture.
Since posting my review I have received the following message:
From Mata Petisco Bar Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 09:42 AM
Hi Itanni, sorry to hear that you didnt enjoy your experiencs at Mata. We were warned by some friends of your review on Yelp, Bookenda and your blog. Yesterday a food writer contacted us saying that he posted a coment on your blog. We tried to find but looks like it wasnt published. We unsderstand the "beer situation" you mentioned. One more time, sorry for your experience.
From me:
Warned? Yes, I reviewed "my experience." Unfortunately I did not have a good experience, and I shared my perspective. That said, these review sites will show you the statistics on my reviews and that I give very few negative reviews. I do not attack restaurants - only share my personal experience - which is the point. As for the "food writer" that messaged me - well, I don't address messages that attack me personally. I have NEVER attacked another person. These responses reinforce my experience.