Matia’s new location on Prune Alley in Eastsound is gorgeous, the dinner was next level, bonus that we can see the kitchen in action.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jordan Smith
Fantastic local food with unique flavor pairings. We were told the uni was caught locally by one of the servers friends. Very cool! The service is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. We have been here twice now and every time the menu is new and fresh, but it’s always a treat to see what the chef has come up with to highlight the local ingredients.Our favorite dish of the night was a charred carrot panzanella, winter root pain d’epices, carrot top yogurt, savory yogurt and mint. The pain d’epices in particular was the best thing I’ve tried in the San Juan’s. The texture was moist and dense yet fluffy at the same time. Like a good banana bread but savory. Paired with the carrots and yogurt and we were in heaven.We hope our next trip to orcas includes a stop at Matia!
Jenna Herzog
Excellent modern cuisine with fresh, mostly local ingredients. Great ambiance and the wine pairing with the tasting menu was absolutely perfect.
Salish Sealesque Productions
Matia, now in their new space on Prune Alley, is a gem of the Orcas Island community. Not only do they offer immersive dining experiences in a gorgeous and open space, but they also host moving and enjoyable artistic events for the public. We are thankful for their presence in Eastsound, as they are truly for locals and visitors alike. ?
Google user
One-of-a-kind dining experience in a candlelight dwelling with a modern look and feel. Beginning with a whiskey cocktail with hints of sage and spice, there is ample time to peruse the menu and ask questions. In pursuit of the tasting menu, I stayed for over two hours trying various well-paired local fall offerings from oysters, squash, beets, soup, mole, and more. The servers are kind and extremely knowledgeable. Flavor pairings were simultaneously unlike anything I’ve ever tried and highly reminiscent of old food memories. The kitchen is very capable, producing magic on a plate and presenting it in an artistic way. I hope to make it back here again someday soon!
Elaine Bevington
This was my favorite meal of 2022. The service, the setting, and most importantly, the quality of the food, are all excellent. The menu varies seasonally and you can tell that all of the produce is fresh and well-sourced. I went with a pretty large group so we were able to order almost everything on the menu at the time. Every single dish was so good but the cherry gazpacho was the absolute standout - one of the most delightful things I've ever eaten. Probably my favorite restaurant/meal in the PNW.
bucketlistchris
This was the most phenomenal culinary experience. I recently had the pleasure of dining at MATIA on Orcas Island and it was an absolute delight! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere.The menu at MATIA is full of creative and delicious dishes, all made with fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. We started off with a sourdough pancake situation with various pickled/preserved elements. But perhaps the highlight of the meal was the pear chicory dish. There three different elements with the dish: sweet, bitter and brine-y. When you combine all elements together it was heaven in your mouth. Practically every dish had ingredients I might typically be wary of, but was ultimately magic when you took a bite.Overall, our experience at MATIA was truly wonderful. The food was delicious, the service was top-notch, and the atmosphere was perfect. For someone who normally doesn’t indulge in these experiences, I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try if you're in the Orcas Island area!
Logan Maltese
One-of-a-kind dining experience in a candlelight dwelling with a modern look and feel. Beginning with a whiskey cocktail with hints of sage and spice, there is ample time to peruse the menu and ask questions. In pursuit of the tasting menu, I stayed for over two hours trying various well-paired local fall offerings from oysters, squash, beets, soup, mole, and more. The servers are kind and extremely knowledgeable. Flavor pairings were simultaneously unlike anything I’ve ever tried and highly reminiscent of old food memories. The kitchen is very capable, producing magic on a plate and presenting it in an artistic way. I hope to make it back here again someday soon!
kelly koury
My husband and I were referred to Matia by a lovely lady serving us cider on the island. We are currently here celebrating my 40th birthday, so we took her advice and bellied up to the bar for dinner. What a WONDERFUL experience we had! Spencer was an incredible host throughout our meal and everything was insanely impeccable. The intricate flavors, delicious beverages and atmosphere were just what we were looking for to celebrate! Thank you so much, Matia and a big thank you to Spencer!
Tim Willis
We were able to snag a table here for a Sunday evening while on Orcas Island and we were both amazed by the meal. Everything was perfect! Even the bread was amazing, the beet marmalade that accompanied it was delicious. Beer & wine selection are great, as are cocktails and the bartender was willing to make a mocktail to suit. A really special restaurant!
Exceptional food and service. Very inviting. Complex menu easily navigated by friendly knowledgeable wait staff (Shawn). I would have loved to try anything on the menu but enjoyed every bite of the pumpkin confit with fall fruit mole. They make their own bread and serve it warm from the oven with creamed butter and homemade jams. Not to be missed! This is the spot for an amazing meal while in Eastsound. Make reservations.
Vegetarian options: Most of the menu was vegetarian but you don't realize it.
Parking: Plenty of parking
Dietary restrictions: They appear to accommodate all dietary restriction although I have none.
Gillian Smith
Matia is absolutely an experience not to be missed. The food definitely deserves all the raves it's been getting, and it's also worth noting that the service we received could not have kinder, more attentive, or more helpful (particularly with finding a wine that we personally would truly enjoy with our entrees) while also managing to be not the least bit fussy or intrusive. The menu changes daily, I believe. (I didn't think to take a picture so I don't have full details on the menu item descriptions, sadly.) We started with green salad and an amazing plum gaspacho. We had a fingerling potato appetizer that was delicious, and for entrees we had local lamb chops and cod on delicious bed of greens and tomatillos . We shared a small and decadent dark chocolate dessert. Everything was excellent, with the play of flavors and textures continuing to impress throughout the meal. Pristine sourcing of local ingredients goes without saying, but the imaginative combinations are what will surprise and delight you. We were seated in the dining room for an early seating on a weeknight and the experience was extremely relaxed and enjoyable. Was impressed with the lovely redecoration of the space we locals remember as the former Chimayo's (long time casual tex-mex establishment); hard to believe you're in the same place. Very much looking forward to returning. Kudos to the Matia team!
Jessica Ferguson
Incredible dining experience. Menu changes daily based on what is fresh/seasonal as well as inspirational to the phenomenal chefs, Avery and Drew. Bar and natural wine selection is equally impressive and the service is top notch. The staff clearly love what they are doing and are so happy to have you there and that passion is apparent in the product. Do not miss out- go!!!Some walk-in seating available but go right at 5 when it opens as there is usually a line and inside tables are reservation only.
Michael Saalwaechter
Absolutely exquisite dining experience on every level. Our waiter Spencer served us the tasting menu with an excellent knowledge and enthusiasm about all the food, as well as a good laugh or two. The food was like nothing we've ever had before, and was out of this world. And to top it off, the wine shop staff from across the street is close with this restaurant, and it's really great to see the staff here be so tight knit and friendly with the other local high-end retailers. An absolute pleasure to dine at this fine establishment, highly recommend.
Lindsey Clopp
Wow. Wow. Wow. Just all around a fabulous meal. We weren’t able to get reservations so sat at the bar. Reading the menu feels a little bit like reading another language, but it doesn’t even matter because you’ll be pleased with anything you order.We had the sourdough and the chicken liver mousse to start, then followed with the cabbage and rockfish which was complex and amazing, the lamb which was cooked to perfect and the exact right amount of lightness and comfort, and the grilled lettuce, which if you ask the servers tastes like an in-n-out burger if you close your eyes. We also finished with delicious dessert and the cocktails were also fabulous. Really just an amazing meal.
Matia’s new location on Prune Alley in Eastsound is gorgeous, the dinner was next level, bonus that we can see the kitchen in action.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Fantastic local food with unique flavor pairings. We were told the uni was caught locally by one of the servers friends. Very cool! The service is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. We have been here twice now and every time the menu is new and fresh, but it’s always a treat to see what the chef has come up with to highlight the local ingredients.Our favorite dish of the night was a charred carrot panzanella, winter root pain d’epices, carrot top yogurt, savory yogurt and mint. The pain d’epices in particular was the best thing I’ve tried in the San Juan’s. The texture was moist and dense yet fluffy at the same time. Like a good banana bread but savory. Paired with the carrots and yogurt and we were in heaven.We hope our next trip to orcas includes a stop at Matia!
Excellent modern cuisine with fresh, mostly local ingredients. Great ambiance and the wine pairing with the tasting menu was absolutely perfect.
Matia, now in their new space on Prune Alley, is a gem of the Orcas Island community. Not only do they offer immersive dining experiences in a gorgeous and open space, but they also host moving and enjoyable artistic events for the public. We are thankful for their presence in Eastsound, as they are truly for locals and visitors alike. ?
One-of-a-kind dining experience in a candlelight dwelling with a modern look and feel. Beginning with a whiskey cocktail with hints of sage and spice, there is ample time to peruse the menu and ask questions. In pursuit of the tasting menu, I stayed for over two hours trying various well-paired local fall offerings from oysters, squash, beets, soup, mole, and more. The servers are kind and extremely knowledgeable. Flavor pairings were simultaneously unlike anything I’ve ever tried and highly reminiscent of old food memories. The kitchen is very capable, producing magic on a plate and presenting it in an artistic way. I hope to make it back here again someday soon!
This was my favorite meal of 2022. The service, the setting, and most importantly, the quality of the food, are all excellent. The menu varies seasonally and you can tell that all of the produce is fresh and well-sourced. I went with a pretty large group so we were able to order almost everything on the menu at the time. Every single dish was so good but the cherry gazpacho was the absolute standout - one of the most delightful things I've ever eaten. Probably my favorite restaurant/meal in the PNW.
This was the most phenomenal culinary experience. I recently had the pleasure of dining at MATIA on Orcas Island and it was an absolute delight! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere.The menu at MATIA is full of creative and delicious dishes, all made with fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. We started off with a sourdough pancake situation with various pickled/preserved elements. But perhaps the highlight of the meal was the pear chicory dish. There three different elements with the dish: sweet, bitter and brine-y. When you combine all elements together it was heaven in your mouth. Practically every dish had ingredients I might typically be wary of, but was ultimately magic when you took a bite.Overall, our experience at MATIA was truly wonderful. The food was delicious, the service was top-notch, and the atmosphere was perfect. For someone who normally doesn’t indulge in these experiences, I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try if you're in the Orcas Island area!
One-of-a-kind dining experience in a candlelight dwelling with a modern look and feel. Beginning with a whiskey cocktail with hints of sage and spice, there is ample time to peruse the menu and ask questions. In pursuit of the tasting menu, I stayed for over two hours trying various well-paired local fall offerings from oysters, squash, beets, soup, mole, and more. The servers are kind and extremely knowledgeable. Flavor pairings were simultaneously unlike anything I’ve ever tried and highly reminiscent of old food memories. The kitchen is very capable, producing magic on a plate and presenting it in an artistic way. I hope to make it back here again someday soon!
My husband and I were referred to Matia by a lovely lady serving us cider on the island. We are currently here celebrating my 40th birthday, so we took her advice and bellied up to the bar for dinner. What a WONDERFUL experience we had! Spencer was an incredible host throughout our meal and everything was insanely impeccable. The intricate flavors, delicious beverages and atmosphere were just what we were looking for to celebrate! Thank you so much, Matia and a big thank you to Spencer!
We were able to snag a table here for a Sunday evening while on Orcas Island and we were both amazed by the meal. Everything was perfect! Even the bread was amazing, the beet marmalade that accompanied it was delicious. Beer & wine selection are great, as are cocktails and the bartender was willing to make a mocktail to suit. A really special restaurant!
Restaurantji Recommends
Exceptional food and service. Very inviting. Complex menu easily navigated by friendly knowledgeable wait staff (Shawn). I would have loved to try anything on the menu but enjoyed every bite of the pumpkin confit with fall fruit mole. They make their own bread and serve it warm from the oven with creamed butter and homemade jams. Not to be missed! This is the spot for an amazing meal while in Eastsound. Make reservations.
Vegetarian options: Most of the menu was vegetarian but you don't realize it.
Parking: Plenty of parking
Dietary restrictions: They appear to accommodate all dietary restriction although I have none.
Matia is absolutely an experience not to be missed. The food definitely deserves all the raves it's been getting, and it's also worth noting that the service we received could not have kinder, more attentive, or more helpful (particularly with finding a wine that we personally would truly enjoy with our entrees) while also managing to be not the least bit fussy or intrusive. The menu changes daily, I believe. (I didn't think to take a picture so I don't have full details on the menu item descriptions, sadly.) We started with green salad and an amazing plum gaspacho. We had a fingerling potato appetizer that was delicious, and for entrees we had local lamb chops and cod on delicious bed of greens and tomatillos . We shared a small and decadent dark chocolate dessert. Everything was excellent, with the play of flavors and textures continuing to impress throughout the meal. Pristine sourcing of local ingredients goes without saying, but the imaginative combinations are what will surprise and delight you. We were seated in the dining room for an early seating on a weeknight and the experience was extremely relaxed and enjoyable. Was impressed with the lovely redecoration of the space we locals remember as the former Chimayo's (long time casual tex-mex establishment); hard to believe you're in the same place. Very much looking forward to returning. Kudos to the Matia team!
Incredible dining experience. Menu changes daily based on what is fresh/seasonal as well as inspirational to the phenomenal chefs, Avery and Drew. Bar and natural wine selection is equally impressive and the service is top notch. The staff clearly love what they are doing and are so happy to have you there and that passion is apparent in the product. Do not miss out- go!!!Some walk-in seating available but go right at 5 when it opens as there is usually a line and inside tables are reservation only.
Absolutely exquisite dining experience on every level. Our waiter Spencer served us the tasting menu with an excellent knowledge and enthusiasm about all the food, as well as a good laugh or two. The food was like nothing we've ever had before, and was out of this world. And to top it off, the wine shop staff from across the street is close with this restaurant, and it's really great to see the staff here be so tight knit and friendly with the other local high-end retailers. An absolute pleasure to dine at this fine establishment, highly recommend.
Wow. Wow. Wow. Just all around a fabulous meal. We weren’t able to get reservations so sat at the bar. Reading the menu feels a little bit like reading another language, but it doesn’t even matter because you’ll be pleased with anything you order.We had the sourdough and the chicken liver mousse to start, then followed with the cabbage and rockfish which was complex and amazing, the lamb which was cooked to perfect and the exact right amount of lightness and comfort, and the grilled lettuce, which if you ask the servers tastes like an in-n-out burger if you close your eyes. We also finished with delicious dessert and the cocktails were also fabulous. Really just an amazing meal.
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