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Table for 2 - Matsu, Oceanside, CA
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Matsu

$50 and over
Creative Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Neighbourhood 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 16:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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

    US$405.94 per person

    Prepaid

    20 Jan 2025 - 21 Jan 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

    US$200.26 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

    US$270.63 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.

Menu

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What 62 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Best Service

  • North San Diego

    Innovative

  • North San Diego

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Matsu offers a truly "amazing" dining experience with exquisite Japanese fusion cuisine. Guests rave about the "creative" 10-course tasting menu, "incredible" food, and "attentive" service. The ambiance is intimate, making it perfect for special occasions. While a bit pricey, the expertly paired wine and sake enhance the overall experience.

62 Reviews

  1. James

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Unique and interesting food. Of our 4 dishes, two were great, 1 was alright 1 was not to our liking. Service was attentive and professional, ambiance was quite bare and utilitarian . Lots of sake choices, but quite expensive . Exhaust kitchen fan was quite loud, noticeable relief when it went off. Food was quite rich, tough to see how folks can navigate a 10 course tasting menu.

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  2. April

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I was disappointed with my omakase Michelin experience. The wagyu came with an additional fee and wasn't included in the 10-course meal. On a positive note, Roland, the bartender, was outstanding, and the server was excellent. However, the food itself was not impressive.

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  3. Michael

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience. The service was fantastic. Everyone was very polite and friendly. All the servers were knowledgeable and helpful, answering questions and taking feedback. The food was outstanding. Every dish was delicious. We had the wine and saki pairing which greatly added to the meal and conversation. Highly recommend this place and want to go back again soon.

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  4. Jeyon

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We tried 10 course tasting and I believe my expectation was too high. First few dishes were okay, Ebi was delicious, but from Abalone, all the dishes were too strong & salty for me. I waited until the last menu, Duck, really hoping it will recover all my disappointments, but the fat was jut not well rendered at all.. Meal ends with two desserts, it could have had much better taste profile if used less salt in it. But I have to give you, all the cocktails were delicious and creative. I would come for the drink only.

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  5. andrew

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    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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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    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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  7. Robert

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    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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  8. Stacy

    VIP

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    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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  9. Brian

    VIP

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 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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  10. Jesse

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 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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FAQs

Matsu is rated 4.6 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Matsu

626 S Tremont St, Oceanside, CA 92054

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of Wisconsin St and Tremont St
  • Area
    Oceanside
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu–Sun 16:00–22:00
  • 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.
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