I've been fortunate enough to eat in fine restaurants in New York, Las Vegas and other food hotspots, and can honestly say that Matthews can compete with any of them. The service is absolutely impecable, the food is nearly flawless and the atmosphere is contemporary and very pleasant. These people pay careful attention to detail and clearly enjoy what they... more

Matthew's is widely considered to be Jacksonville's best restaurant, and it generally met my expectations (in just one meal so far) but it didn't wow me. I've eaten in a number of the country's best restaurants, and I'm rarely wowed, so my expectations have been calibrated down over time. I've found that "wow" experiences are more of a random occurrence... more

I recently visited Matthew’s for my girlfriend’s birthday along with another couple. We enjoyed our evening but left very disappointed with both the food and the service. The experience definitely did not meet our expectations. We were pleasantly greeted when we arrived and the restaurant interior is quite exquisite. After having a few drinks at the bar we were promptly... more

Excellent if you go for a special ocassion....artistic in presentation, small portions but satisfying. more

Decor and atmosphere can be a bit cold. more

With all of the positive reviews, we were anxious to try Matthew's. The bar is pleasant but a bit sterile for my taste. The drinks were good. After a drink, we went in the dining area to eat. Our waiter was busy with a few other customers, so didn't get to us for awhile, and when he did we found... more

A friendly and knowledgeable staff whose wine and food suggestions were spot on. Matthew's take on crab salad, beef rouladen, and pumpkin bread pudding were bold and flavorful, and service by Shauna was prompt and informative. This is one of the best restaurants I have dined at in the past year and it is a must if you enjoy gourmet... more

Matthews rates with any place in New York. It is superb and a real find when in Jacksonville. more

I was just on a business trip in Jacksonville for the first time with a customer and it came time to decide what to have for dinner. I had looked up top restaurants in Jacksonville and came across Matthews. The hotel concierge recommended a bunch of chains across the river, but I ignored his advice and called Matthews out of... more