Matthews Restaurant - Jacksonville (FL)

4 /5 Stephanie Gross: We celebrated my fiancé’s birthday with the Chef’s Tasting Menu at Mathew’s, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we sat down, our server was incredibly attentive, guiding us through each course with warmth, knowledge, and genuine enthusiasm making the night feel truly special. The menu was a brilliant global journey, blending cultures with creativity and precision. The Rye Spaetzle in pumpkin curry sauce brought cozy German comfort with a modern twist, but the star of the show? The Lamb with semolina gnocchi, spinach soubise, and crispy prosciutto, known as “deconstructed beef Wellington” inspired masterpiece! Rich, tender, and perfectly balanced. Just need a larger stomach.

5 /5 Natalie Oren: We came here for dinner to celebrate my graduation and the staff went above and beyond to commemorate our occasion. Upon arriving, the valet and host congratulated me. Cricket had designed a beautiful bouquet, as well as the personal touches on the menu and dessert. Staff was always nearby to prepare for the next course and ask for anything we needed. The food was outstanding! I was worried about small portions, but everything was just right. 10/10 would recommend!

5 /5 Lise Dabney: Matthews is an upscale restaurant in the San Marco area next to Publix. They offer valet parking. Reservations are required. Dress is business casual. They have a bar. The menu offers a wide variety of high-quality beef, fish, seafood and duck. The presentation of the food is of the quality that you would expect of an upscale restaurant. The service was professional and not intrusive. Overall I would give it a 10 out of 10. My favorite dish was the homemade pasta and a light sauce with shredded crab meat. It made me think I was back in Italy. The portion sizes are perfect. I skipped the dessert and had a White Russian.

4 /5 Borderlessfoodie: I visited Matthew’s for the first time and was truly impressed by their warm hospitality. Four members of their staff personally came by to congratulate us on our anniversary dinner, which made the evening feel extra special. We brought a bottle of fine wine and they charged $35 corkage which I found very reasonable. We chose the six-course tasting menu but decided to take the last two courses to go, leaving room for the soufflé we ordered as an extra treat. The standout dish of the night was the sea bass — perfectly cooked, moist and flaky, with beautifully crisp skin. The other courses were enjoyable, though less memorable: tuna tartare with an Italian twist (which could have been served a bit colder), ravioli with duck confit, and dry-aged pork accompanied by braised Wagyu beef eggplant. The flavors were solid and as expected for each preparation. We took home the cheese plate and the olive cake, which we enjoyed later. Overall, it was an enjoyable dining experience. The food was good, the service was exceptional, and while the ambience was average, the warmth and attentiveness of the staff made the evening feel special. PA. I will order from the menu in my next visit

5 /5 DJ: This was our first visit and we were very impressed. This was the best dining experience of any restaurant I’ve been to in Jacksonville. Service from Ryan and Jonathan 10/10. Second courses: Escargot 10/10 - Incredible Tomato Corn Bisque 8/10 - Perfect, but flavor profile is strong. Entrees: Catch of the day 10/10 - was Chilean sea bass. The most perfectly cooked fish we’ve ever had. It was essentially a giant scallop. Pork Chop 7/10 - Very good, carrots were incredible,but I’d try something else next time. Sides: Peppers 7/10. They were good but wouldn’t get again Truffle fries 9/10. A very large portion even for two people. Drinks 10/10. Reasonably priced and delicious. If you have the budget to splurge on a dinner this is the place to go. Under $200 for two drinks, two courses each and dessert.