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Matsu

$50 and over

Creative Japanese

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

Matsu follows a new light in modern Japanese cooking while paying homage to centuries-old tradition. We honor the philosophies behind the culture and its cuisine while expressing the local terroir and what grows naturally around us. The menu is our study of pristine, simple ingredients, the overall experience a balance, providing a sense of omotenashi, or Japanese hospitality.

We currently offer a 10 course tasting menu that constantly is changing with the seasons and availability, featuring a wide variety of seafood and vegetables, a few meat courses, and desserts. We also have a la carte and vegan options available as well, and walk in guests are welcome to join us either at our bar, or if tables are available for the evening. With advance notice, we are happy to adjust the menu to accommodate most dietary restrictions. A5 Wagyu can be added for an additional $55 per person.

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Executive chef: William Eick

From the OpenTable editors: Head to this serene spot for innovative Japanese fare from pop-up darling and Thrillist San Diego best chef award-winner William Eick. Dig into elegant, beautifully plated dishes that could include sakana with banana curry or ebi tempura in an intimate, dimly lit dining room. Toast with a glass of sake or one of the restaurant’s inventive cocktails like a kelp-infused gin sour.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Creative Japanese, American, Contemporary Asian
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 681-6152
Website
http://eatatmatsu.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Please contact info@eatmatsu.com for any buyout or private event inquiries.

Location
626 S Tremont St, Oceanside, CA 92054
Neighborhood
Oceanside
Cross street
Corner of Wisconsin St and Tremont St
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

Chef Nino Fjordside/Agnes Karrasch Collab Dinner
$375.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 20, 2025 - Jan 21, 2025
6 Course collaboration dinner with Chef Nino Fjordside and Agnes Karrasch Nino is the research and development chef, and Agnes is the sous chef for KOKS in Greenland, which held 2 Michelin Stars and a green star at its Faroe Islands location before the move to Greenland. Nino spent years working around the world, including at L'Air du Temps in Belgium, L’Enclume in England, and Celler de Can Roca in Spain. After his time at the latter, he he had secured his dream job at Albert Adrià’s Enigma in Barcelona, then became Head of Research and Development at KOKS. Agnes most recently was the sous chef of KOKS.
10 Course Tasting Menu
$185.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Join the Matsu team for a 10-course tasting menu. Dietary restrictions and certain allergies cannot be accommodated without advance notice. Whole table participation is required. *We cannot accommodate gluten allergies at this time. **We ask that you do not make multiple reservations with the intent to be seated together, as we cannot accommodate parties larger than 4. CANCELLATION POLICY: Our intention is to provide our guests an intimate dining experience born of rigorous culinary techniques and attentive service. Therefore, no-shows and last minutes cancellations have a notable impact on our ability to serve our guests to our standards. Therefore, all purchases are final and nonrefundable.
Chef's Counter Tasting Menu
$250.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Join the Matsu team for an 11-course tasting menu. Dietary restrictions and certain allergies cannot be accommodated without advance notice. The 11-course tasting menu price per-person is $250, with the addition of applicable taxes and gratuity. Whole table participation is required. *We cannot accommodate gluten allergies at this time. **We ask that you do not make multiple reservations with the intent to be seated together, as we cannot accommodate parties larger than 4.

What 58 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North San Diego
Best Service
North San Diego
Innovative
North San Diego
Healthy
North San Diego
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Matsu offers a uniquely memorable dining experience with its "excellent 10 course prix fixe menu" and "amazing food and cocktails." Patrons rave about the "incredible service" and "creative dishes" that showcase Japanese fusion in an intimate setting. Perfect for special occasions, Matsu's tasting menu and wine pairings are highly recommended.

58 Reviews

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andrew
VIP
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
service outstanding - great team coverage of the table, attentive and respectful. food superb (in particular detail touches regarding combining textures and of course pairing of the ingridients; spice was a bit overpowering in one of the 10 courses, but raspberry and amberjack combo, or guava puree touch are memorable) and wine/sake pairing (even the basic selection) are noteworthy, in particular the german wines in course 1 and 3. doubt that most of the patrons present today appreciated it in its entirety. again, true team effort to make the experience very much excellent in every aspect of service. additionally, superb selection of the music to create the ambience. the experience could be elevated to the next level easily - loose the glaring finish on the tables that reflects the well spot lights, better chpsticks, and perhaps clth napkins. for ambience - how about limiting reservations to party of 4 to eliminate the "gathering" vibe at a larger table and move the sounds down, and atmosphere up to focus on the courses. overall - it is a gem and higly recommend
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
The service was great but that’s about it. Was VERY underwhelmed at the dinner. I have had multiple tasting courses all thru out the USA and have never once not enjoyed something. But to have 3 of the 12 dishes being decent is absolutely crazy.
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Robert
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
second time here in last couple months...food was very good.
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Stacy
VIP
Hawaii
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an incredible culinary experience! We had the omakase and it was truly a unique and exciting 10 course meal. Every course was creative and delicious. Easily the best meal we’ve had all year. The courses were spaced perfectly. Amberjack tartare, the most delicate flavorful shrimp, perfect duck, an egg that is impossible to describe…each course is so special. The service was knowledgeable, inviting, and fun. What a great team! Really lovely folks that made the evening so special.
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Brian
VIP
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
2nd time. it had been a while so the menu was updated. hands down my favorite venue for upscale dining. Kat our server was exceptional and great to see Roland
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Jesse
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing. made my wife's night for her bday. Our first Omakase experience and we were 'wow-ed' by the selections, presentation and service.
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AnLe
VIP
New York City
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
It was alright. The restaurant had a strange smell. The foods overall was okay. Nothing amazing. Felt underwhelming between the value and price point for San Diego standard
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Cindy
VIP
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Guest Chef Mike was amazing! Great food. Great service. Great restaurant
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Mark
San Diego
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Their 10 course Omakase is very, very good. Almost to Michelin star level. Need to work on a bit more consistency from course to course. The Abalone course was amazing. A couple of courses after that were good, but not quite to the same level. A bit more focus and they could get a star. Price does seem a bit high since they don't have a Michelin star. Dinner for two with the wine pairing and a 22% tip was over $700. It's more reasonable if you don't do the wine pairing. The pairing was an excellent mix of white and red wine, plus a couple saki. They could do a better job in explaining the wine and sometimes the dish. We're pescatarian and they did a good job of adjusting the menu. While in a neighborhood of mixed use ( housing, auto repair, bar, etc) Matsu is quite nice inside. Bespoke wood tables/chairs/trim and minimalist decor make for a very pleasant ambiance.
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Jon
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Matsu really is a hidden gem! The service under their general manager Kim is amazing. The food is absolutely heads and tails above any other restaurant I have been to. Chef William creates amazing combinations and wonderful depth of flavor without ever losing the essence of the ingredients. Their monthly tsuki night is an amazing chance to try some of their wonderful food and interesting new test dishes as well! How Michelin have overlooked this gem for so long is beyond a mystery for me.
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FAQs

Matsu is rated 4.7 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

626 S Tremont St, Oceanside, CA 92054

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of Wisconsin St and Tremont St
Neighborhood
Oceanside
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Creative Japanese, American, Contemporary Asian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://eatatmatsu.com/
Phone number
(760) 681-6152
Private party facilities
Please contact info@eatmatsu.com for any buyout or private event inquiries.

Matsu

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Experiences

Chef Nino Fjordside/Agnes Karrasch Collab Dinner

10 Course Tasting Menu

Chef's Counter Tasting Menu

Menu

What 58 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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