Matthew's Restaurant

Mah Wife got me the most excellent early Christmas gift tonight: a 6-course Chef's Adventure tasting menu dinner at Matthew's Restaurant in the San Marco neighborhood (@dinematthews). I had no idea what the menu would be; we just sat back, relaxed, enjoyed each other's company, and let the chef and staff take care of us for a couple of hours.This menu took us on a wonderful journey through land and sea, sweet and savory. From service to final presentation, everything was thoughtful and intentional; each course building on the previous. Early courses were light and delicate, middle courses dove into the deep end of umami, until finally, a sweet finish. So without further adieu, the six courses:1. Crispy Jasmine rice crisp topped with crab salad, tomato jam, and lemon vinaigrette 2. U8 Maine diver scallop, green apple sphere, chestnut Velouté, maple syrup drizzle3. Mafaldine house-made pasta with anchovy brown butter sauce, chanterelle mushrooms, and Parmesan Reggiano cheese (my favorite of the courses) 4. Lamb confit, white bean cassoulet with Iberico pork, lamb jus, roasted sunchoke and carrots, watercress5. Triple cream goat cheese, cranberry artichoke compote6. Cinnamon roll bread pudding with caramel sauce and chantilly creamIf you've never experienced a multi-course tasting menu, I would highly recommend Matthew's

My business partner and were in town and it was his birthday. We went to Mathew's on a recommendation and it was a total experience. We ordered the six course adventure with the wine pairing and added the wagyu beef add-on. I cannot even put into words how amazing this meal was!! And the portions were impressive for a six-course chef's tasting menu!From the full-of-personality Cricket who called to confirm our last minute reservation; to our superb waiter Ryan our meal was a complete pleasure. The restaurant was relaxing with a nice quiet ambience. We are definitely looking forward to our next visit!

Matthew's is a beautiful slightly hidden restaurant in Jax. Located in the San Marco area behind the new Publix shopping center. My friends and I went to experience the 6 course dinner but opted to order off the menu instead and return another night for the dinner. I had the catch of the day and when I say I cleaned my plate! I cleaned my plate! The entire meal was delicious! I also ordered a very simple but cute drink and it tasted like a drinkable dessert. The service was great! Our server Matt was attentive but not overbearing and he was able to answer any questions we had as first time visitors to the restaurant.

I have nothing at all but the highest remarks when it comes to Matthews. We sat at the chefs table and had an amazing time. It was quite the experience. We watched the food being prepped. The cooks in the kitchen explained several of the dishes to us. We were treated to extra bites (sample tasting). The food was amazing. The portions were perfect for all the courses we received with our order. While this isn't your every night out spot as it is quite $$$. It's definitely a place to come celebrate a special night, spend a pretty penny, but leave happy and satisfied.

For Valentines this year, we chose to return to Matthew's for the first time in many years. To make it special we decided to go for the 6 course Chef's tasting menu, which I understand changes weekly. We started with a smoked Old Fashioned and a glass of Prosecco, but didn't include the wine pairings since previous experiences with multi-course dinners has left us with an opinion that a different wine with each course tends to detract from the food experience - and we are all about the food. For this particular date, the first course was an amuse bouche - a mutli-ingredient mix of seafood and seasonings that was perfectly balanced. Next came Maine Diver Scallops, perfectly seared and served on a curry with just a little heat. The pasta course was of course house made pasta with a braised pork shoulder sauce and topped with goat cheese. Surprisingly, the goat cheese made the entire dish exceptional. Main course was an Australian Wagyu Ribeye steak on a tomato based ratatouille. While it was perfectly cooked and tender, I still don't perceive anything very special about Wagyu every time I have had it in various restaurants. Finally for dessert there was a vanilla bread pudding with creme anglaise and cream cheese. As expected, Matthew's delivered a an excellent food and service experience. If you can afford a meal that will come in north of $300 for 2 people on a special occasion, the experience is worth it.

We were excited about o try this place on a work trip. Our group of about 20 people sat in a private room with a private menu that took selections from their full menu. The food all came out together and with our correct entrees. (That's always a plus!) The restaurant used quite a few ingredients you wouldn't just find at your local Whole Foods. We will be back

When we arrived we were immediately greeted with a very polite staff member and served chilled water. We opted to sit in the bar and Joshua served us. He was very busy, but did not hesitate to give us fantastic service. We came just for the caviar and followed his suggestions. The scallops were amazing and perfectly served. Loved how the tuna was curated, so tasty. All our dishes were great and worth every penny. The bar are does get busy at HH but it's a beautiful space.

Best scallops I've ever had... and I'm not a beef tar tar fan, absolute perfection. I would eat it every single day. MUST ORDER

Amazing food with elegant presentation.Probably the best customer service we have experienced in Jax from the valet to the wait staff.I have to give kudos to Sam, his understudy, Melissa and Robert for their attentive and polite interactions with us.The Ambiance was cozy and quiet. We had a great view of the kitchen with the chefs busily preparing our meals.We ordered cocktails which were refreshing and well made.I could not choose a favorite dish as everything was wonderful/I could not include the dessert pics as I was limited in this post. It's worth a reservation!

Matthew's Restaurant is as good as everyone says it is! I'd been here before for cocktails during Happy Hour but hadn't had any of their food. We decided to go here for my birthday which proved to be a perfect occasion! I decided that I wanted to do the Chef's tasting adventure. We choose to do the 6-course experience and added on the wine pairings. You do have the option to add extra courses on but honestly, I don't think you need it. We were stuffed after our 4th course! For a tasting menu we found the portions to be very generous. Everything was absolutely incredible and we loved the wines that were paired with the meal. Our server was AMAZING and made it a truly standout occasion. The personalized menu which was then signed by the staff was such a thoughtful and special touch! I do highly recommend making a reservation before going.