Lovely French styled motif delicious food and fantastic service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicole
Friends of ours recommended Matisse 167. We really wanted to like it. The service is outstanding. The entire staff was friendly and attentive. We enjoyed the steak tartar, and the beet salad was nice. My husband liked the bone marrow, but the tongue was very dry. The tuna tartar was nice. Then we got to the main course. My husband had the special filet with foie gras, and I had the venison wellington with an extra order of foie gras. The waiter never asked how we would like our meat cooked. My husband's was fine, but a bit overcooked. My Wellington was inedible. It was overcooked and too salty to eat. The extra order of foie gras was just a tiny piece. My husband got the cheesecake for dessert, and I got the blueberry creme brulee. My husband said the cheesecake was good. I didn't try his. My creme brulee was awful. I couldn't eat it at all. I want to go back and give it another chance, but it was very expensive for nothing special or just not good.
Shalan Joyce
We read great reviews about this restaurant so decided to check it out for my birthday the food was good! but nothing that justified the price almost $360 for 2 people. The atmosphere was nice but we couldn’t sit in the garden due to the weather but it did eventually clear up however we decided to stay inside, overall a decent meal but prices i’d expect to see in NYC.Service was great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Bridgeen
Food was so disappointing not worth the money, no one came over to ask how the food was? We had the special filet mignon was so tough not cooked medium rare as ordered. Very expensive for Rutherford.. Dinner for 2 $360... without wine. That is what you pay in a high end Manhattan restaurant with wine. Won't return.
David Hecht
Bottom line: We paid $328 for two people at what presents itself as a French restaurant – but there was absolutely nothing French about it. • No basics: No bread served, no amuse-bouche, nothing resembling the standard of a proper French dining experience. • Food quality: • Starter: Octopus – literally impossible to chew. • Second: Short rib tacos – decent, but far from memorable. • Main: Strips of steak with polenta – the polenta was so salty it was inedible. • Service: Staff never came to check on us, never asked if the food was okay. Plates sat half-eaten without any acknowledgment. The table next to us kept sending dishes back, and when I asked them at the end, they said: “Definitely not coming back.” Neither am I. • Value: $328 without wine (it’s BYOB). For that price, you expect much higher quality, both in food and service.
Verdict: Overpriced, mediocre food, dismissive service. Absolutely not worth it. Save your money and go elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Maxime
Must have the been the Chef's night off. Luke warm food, the beet salad was blend and with just one orange segment. Octopus was chewy and not cooked properly. Two small pieces of scallops as a course. My wife couldn't even eat her steak as it was chewy and the polenta cake was soggy and so salty it was inedible. My duck was tough and the pearl onions almost raw. Desserts felt coming out of a box. So spending $300 for dinner and it's BYOB and they don't even offer bread !!! Never again.
Melissa
Matisse 167 feels like home.... On our 2nd visit we sat in the garden where I fully expected to see a woodland fairy pop from behind one of the bushes. It's whimsical and inviting. The food was delicious per usual and service was exemplary. On our way out we had a lovely chat with the chef and asked for the timing of the new menu so we could come back then. I love that he cooks seasonally; each dish so elegantly assembled and prepared to perfection. Our bellies were full amd our hearts overflowing.
Gary Lipman
An elegant way to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Everything from the unparalleled, but understated service (always there but never hovering) to the most creative, perfectly executed menu. The flavors in each course’s selection were a perfect mix and exploded in my mouth. Bold, but subtle. Spoke briefly with the chef/owner, a very personable guy who’s obviously passionate about food, presentation, and service. Thank you for a memorable evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eugene Suchkov
It’s not cheap, but the experience totally worth it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gary
An elegant way to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Everything from the unparalleled, but understated service (always there but never hovering) to the most creative, perfectly executed menu. The flavors in each course's selection were a perfect mix and exploded in my mouth. Bold, but subtle. Spoke briefly with the chef/owner, a very personable guy who's obviously passionate about food, presentation, and service. Thank you for a memorable evening.
Rain prevented us from dining in the outdoor garden, but we were seated by the window with a great view of what might have been Food was fabulous. Matisse remains our go-to restaurant for very special occasions.
Mabel Rodriguez
The ambiance and the service were great. The food was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Jenna Engelhardt
The absolute best restaurant ever! We try to go once a year. The chef is amazing & so nice. Keith is always amazing as well.
We love that they change up their menu. My husband got the octopus & I don’t even like octopus and it was the best thing I’ve ever had! The scallops were also amazing. The duck was perfect & so was the wagyu special. Everything here is so amazing, you can’t go wrong.
We tell everyone about this place & end your night with a hazelnut latte.
This is such a hidden gem & we are never disappointed. First time we got to sit outside & it was so special. Keep up the amazing work!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carlo
Had a wonderful dinner at Matisse 167! Great ambiance, delicious food, and wonderfully attentive staff. We sat outdoors in the beautiful garden area. Highly recommend it.
Arberto Fernandez
Really nice place, beautiful outdoor garden, amazing food, nice, friendly and efficient service. I recommend it.
Lovely French styled motif delicious food and fantastic service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friends of ours recommended Matisse 167. We really wanted to like it. The service is outstanding. The entire staff was friendly and attentive. We enjoyed the steak tartar, and the beet salad was nice. My husband liked the bone marrow, but the tongue was very dry. The tuna tartar was nice. Then we got to the main course. My husband had the special filet with foie gras, and I had the venison wellington with an extra order of foie gras. The waiter never asked how we would like our meat cooked. My husband's was fine, but a bit overcooked. My Wellington was inedible. It was overcooked and too salty to eat. The extra order of foie gras was just a tiny piece. My husband got the cheesecake for dessert, and I got the blueberry creme brulee. My husband said the cheesecake was good. I didn't try his. My creme brulee was awful. I couldn't eat it at all. I want to go back and give it another chance, but it was very expensive for nothing special or just not good.
We read great reviews about this restaurant so decided to check it out for my birthday the food was good! but nothing that justified the price almost $360 for 2 people. The atmosphere was nice but we couldn’t sit in the garden due to the weather but it did eventually clear up however we decided to stay inside, overall a decent meal but prices i’d expect to see in NYC.Service was great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Food was so disappointing not worth the money, no one came over to ask how the food was? We had the special filet mignon was so tough not cooked medium rare as ordered. Very expensive for Rutherford.. Dinner for 2 $360... without wine. That is what you pay in a high end Manhattan restaurant with wine. Won't return.
Bottom line: We paid $328 for two people at what presents itself as a French restaurant – but there was absolutely nothing French about it.
• No basics: No bread served, no amuse-bouche, nothing resembling the standard of a proper French dining experience.
• Food quality:
• Starter: Octopus – literally impossible to chew.
• Second: Short rib tacos – decent, but far from memorable.
• Main: Strips of steak with polenta – the polenta was so salty it was inedible.
• Service: Staff never came to check on us, never asked if the food was okay. Plates sat half-eaten without any acknowledgment. The table next to us kept sending dishes back, and when I asked them at the end, they said: “Definitely not coming back.” Neither am I.
• Value: $328 without wine (it’s BYOB). For that price, you expect much higher quality, both in food and service.
Verdict: Overpriced, mediocre food, dismissive service. Absolutely not worth it. Save your money and go elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Must have the been the Chef's night off. Luke warm food, the beet salad was blend and with just one orange segment. Octopus was chewy and not cooked properly. Two small pieces of scallops as a course. My wife couldn't even eat her steak as it was chewy and the polenta cake was soggy and so salty it was inedible. My duck was tough and the pearl onions almost raw. Desserts felt coming out of a box. So spending $300 for dinner and it's BYOB and they don't even offer bread !!! Never again.
Matisse 167 feels like home.... On our 2nd visit we sat in the garden where I fully expected to see a woodland fairy pop from behind one of the bushes. It's whimsical and inviting. The food was delicious per usual and service was exemplary. On our way out we had a lovely chat with the chef and asked for the timing of the new menu so we could come back then. I love that he cooks seasonally; each dish so elegantly assembled and prepared to perfection. Our bellies were full amd our hearts overflowing.
An elegant way to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Everything from the unparalleled, but understated service (always there but never hovering) to the most creative, perfectly executed menu. The flavors in each course’s selection were a perfect mix and exploded in my mouth. Bold, but subtle. Spoke briefly with the chef/owner, a very personable guy who’s obviously passionate about food, presentation, and service. Thank you for a memorable evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s not cheap, but the experience totally worth it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An elegant way to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Everything from the unparalleled, but understated service (always there but never hovering) to the most creative, perfectly executed menu. The flavors in each course's selection were a perfect mix and exploded in my mouth. Bold, but subtle. Spoke briefly with the chef/owner, a very personable guy who's obviously passionate about food, presentation, and service. Thank you for a memorable evening.
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Rain prevented us from dining in the outdoor garden, but we were seated by the window with a great view of what might have been Food was fabulous. Matisse remains our go-to restaurant for very special occasions.
The ambiance and the service were great. The food was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
The absolute best restaurant ever! We try to go once a year. The chef is amazing & so nice. Keith is always amazing as well.
We love that they change up their menu. My husband got the octopus & I don’t even like octopus and it was the best thing I’ve ever had! The scallops were also amazing. The duck was perfect & so was the wagyu special. Everything here is so amazing, you can’t go wrong.
We tell everyone about this place & end your night with a hazelnut latte.
This is such a hidden gem & we are never disappointed. First time we got to sit outside & it was so special. Keep up the amazing work!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a wonderful dinner at Matisse 167! Great ambiance, delicious food, and wonderfully attentive staff. We sat outdoors in the beautiful garden area. Highly recommend it.
Really nice place, beautiful outdoor garden, amazing food, nice, friendly and efficient service. I recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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