Matthew's

Matthew's
Restaurant Cuisine: Mediterranean, Continental
2107 Hendricks Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207-3370
#2
of 898 restaurants in Jacksonville
TripZen Score
8.5 / 10 Overall
184% Recommend
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Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:Matthew's is one of Jacksonville's most distinctive gourmet restaurants. Enjoy a refined, European-style atmosphere and gourmet cuisine that has made Matthew's one of Northern Florida's most awarded and popular restaurants for almost a decade.
A breakfast nook.
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Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
8.5 / 10 Overall
184% Recommend
8.5Overall8Food
8Food
Overall
  • We feel that Matthews is the best restaurant in Northern Florida.
  • We had a very good experience at Matthews.
  • In our estimation, Matthew's is the finest restaurant in Jacksonville.
  • Anyway it´s still the best place in the area and the food was very good again
  • My husband took me to Matthew's for my birthday and it was a wonderful experience.
  • Matthew's deserves all the business it can get, but this still made the dining experience slightly intimate and "cozy".
  • My visit to Matthew's Restaurant for my 25th anniversary was superb.
  • I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
  • Matthew's has been one of our favorite restaurants to enjoy throughout the years....For special occassions or to just enjoy an upscale dining experience with friends, it is always our first choice.
  • I was there about a two years ago for the first time and it was the best restuarant
  • The restaurant was quiet
  • As always, dining at Matthews is a memorable experience.
  • A few breaks in service this trip, but overall still a wonderful experience.
  • I will never come back here again, and will discourage coworkers & friends from goi g to dinner at this venue -
Food
  • We love the food.
  • The food was amazing.
  • The food and service were outstanding.
  • Good food, excellent service, great atmosphere.
  • The food was spectacular!
  • The food is consistently excellent and we have never been disappointed.
  • great meal both off regular menu and special wine/food paring.
  • The menu was original and creative with reasonable prices for the high quality of the food.
  • The food was great!
  • The food was fine, but it wasn't anything particularly special.
  • the food was amazing as usual.
  • I especially loved the Kalamata olive bread, and the sprimp appetizer.
  • Great service and delicious food.
  • Beautiful presentation, our entrees were cooked to perfection.
  • Food was very good, service and attention better than most.
  • The food was good, but it did not blow us away.
  • The menu was thoughtfully developed that evening with what I felt was an excellent variety showcasing a great cross section of techniques and talents....He made the night even more enjoyable through his recommendations, insight into ingredients and methods and his notable yet appropriately reserved enthusiasm.
  • Matthew's deserves all the business it can get, but this still made the dining experience slightly intimate and "cozy".
  • The food was fantastic
  • The food was amazing
  • All were excellent with very nice presentation and special subtle acknowledgement of my birthday dinners which they appreciated.
  • Fabulous service and fantastic food!
  • The food is amazing and the service is always fantastic.
  • The food here was amazing.
  • The food was very interesting.
  • Food was excellent, however the wait staff needed to.
  • food was fantastic -
  • Enjoyed the dinner
  • I would highly recommend the restaurant to anyone who enjoys good food,wine and excellent service.
  • Fantastic food, even better service.
  • Definately, a fine dining experience worth repeating.
  • The food is superb and the service is impeccable.
  • Food was great, ambiance TERRIBLE.
  • The wait staff was phenomenal (thank you David), the food was exceptional
  • Food always well prepared....the short rib/flatiron duo was excellent....The flatiron steak wasn't the best cut.
  • the chef's tasting menu was outstanding with an extraordinary blend of flavors, expertly complemented by the wine selections (with some surprising pairings that worked exquisitely)!
  • Food good but not as remarkable as promoted
  • The food was great, the service was extremely awkward....I will never come back here again, and will discourage coworkers & friends from goi g to dinner at this venue -
  • As usual Matthews stands out as the model (seldom followed) of what a new-style high-end dining joint should be....Courteous and prompt service, seldom obtrusive, excellent food of course
Service
  • The waiter was very pleasant
  • The food and service were outstanding.
  • Good food, excellent service, great atmosphere.
  • From start to finish, our waiter was very attentive
  • The service was very attentive, and the food was precisely prepared.
  • The service was outstanding, attentive without being obtrusive.
  • My last two visits to Matthew's have yielded poor service.
  • But the service was very slow, our appetizers took a long time to come!
  • The overall service was good this time
  • Great service and delicious food.
  • The service was phenomenal
  • However, the service was still as excellent as possible, which was quite impressive considering
  • the service was the highlight of the evening.
  • Friendly and warm with impeccable service!
  • Fabulous service and fantastic food!
  • The food is amazing and the service is always fantastic.
  • The service was unbelievable, but this past weekend I attended with a special someone and it was 100% opposite.
  • However, the service and presentation was impeccable
  • Food was excellent, however the wait staff needed to.
  • service was the best.
  • Service was excellent.
  • Our waiter, Lawrence was outstanding!
  • Fantastic food, even better service.
  • Wait staff was very professional and attentive.
  • The food is superb and the service is impeccable.
  • Loud with crowded tables and sub par service.
  • The wait staff was phenomenal (thank you David), the food was exceptional
  • The staff were extremely attentive and service was excellent!
  • The food was great, the service was extremely awkward.
  • Courteous and prompt service, seldom obtrusive, excellent food of course
  • The service is thoughtfully attentive, never too much
Ambience
  • Good food, excellent service, great atmosphere.
  • there was a loud table of 4 that annoyed us through our entire meal.
  • And it's located in a charming section of Jacksonville.
  • Beautiful presentation, our entrees were cooked to perfection.
  • It has a nice ambiance.
  • All were excellent with very nice presentation and special subtle acknowledgement of my birthday dinners which they appreciated.
  • However, the service and presentation was impeccable
  • The restaurant was quiet
  • Very nice presentation and flavor.
  • The ambiance is smooth, unintrusive and enjoyable.
  • Food was great, ambiance TERRIBLE....Loud with crowded tables and sub par service.
  • the atmosphere was perfect.
  • Each time we dine there, we are always inspired by a previously unknown flavor, unusual spice combination or lovely presentation.
Value
  • The menu was original and creative with reasonable prices for the high quality of the food.
  • They have a very extensive wine list with pretty reasonable prices.
  • Their cocktail prices are very reasonable.

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