Matisse 167

Matisse 167 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. JG

   JoeG

   New York City2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Made reservations for a date with my wife after reading raves online. We were sat at a romantic table in the corner on a busy Saturday night at 7 p.m. The wait staff was immediately incredible: kind, accommodating, responsive, professional. Chef Greg came out to greet us after our meal & was magnanimous. While I want to give the restaurant pure unadulterated raves, my lasting memory of the 4-course pre-fixe meal is how uneven it was. The first course (seared octopus & hamachi crudo) was fabulous. The octopus tender and smoky, the yellowtail perfectly fresh & elevated by a wash in the wasabi vinaigrette. The second course (jumbo lump crab cake & Cajun seafood pasta) was emblematic of the overall meal. The crab cake fine, the Cajun pasta was DIVINE. The Cajun cream sauce was rich & complimented the tagliolini, atop which sat one seared shrimp & one decadent scallop. Pillow perfect & imbued with a buttery flavor like nothing I've ever tasted, the scallop was far and away my bite of the night. (When the waiter came to clear the plates, I practically grabbed his arm & used an expletive to describe my transcendent experience with mollusk.) Here's where things get weird: The third-course (pan seared prime sirloin & pan seared Chilean sea bass) was overwhelmingly average. This, IMHO, is where a meal has to stick the landing. The dishes were beautifully presented (here and across the board), but the meat was overdone & the fish was "nothing to write home about." (I didn't bother to taste my wife's plate.) Dessert (PB&J brownie & banana creme brulee) was the worst part of the meal. The brownie was poorly baked and grainy. My wife, a baker, thought perhaps the sugar hadn't fully integrated into the mix. An amateur mistake I wasn't expecting. The creme brulee was too banana forward—but honestly maybe just not for me. Three out of five stars. On the back of the scallop & by the grace of the wait stuff, I'll call it an off night in the kitchen & give it another try.
   

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   Tim VIP

   New York City8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was absolutely amazing. The Hamachi Crudo and the Roasted Bone Marrow is out of this world and a must haves... The service was on point and we were enjoying our food they took their time bring each serving... I would give it 10 stars out 5. Chef Powers has elevated this place to new levels..
   

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   carla VIP

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall excellent experience…. Food was fabulous… staff great
   

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   Hector

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 24 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service and food were great and we will definitely go back.
   

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   Chris

   New York City3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had an excellent diner for our recent wedding anniversary at Matisse. The timing between courses was spot on and the food was great. My wife and I shared everything, so we got to try most things on the menu and the highlights for us included the crudo, the octopus, the cajun pasta, the sea bass, cheesecake and the creme brulee. What makes this place even more special was the service from Adrian and front of house team. We will definitely be back again.
   

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   Theresa

   Tampa3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 17 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I haven’t dined there in 25 years. It was just as great as it was back then the new chef and owner is wonderful and the same kitchen staff with the old owner. They are amazing as well. Food was amazing. The experience in the igloo was excellent so much fun for my birthday dinner and the food was amazing. The four course tasting menu was outstanding. Such a great variety. We will be back and they have private parties.
   

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   Mark

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Matisse 167 continues the tradition of excellence that has been keeping me coming back for the last 15 years. Knowing that the style of Cafe Matisse and Chef Peter is still abundant, but with a slight new twist from Chef Greg is a wonderful combination that will have me coming back for more. Chef Greg made the most superb octopus I have ever had in my life last night. I can’t wait to go back and see what’s up next!
   

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   Erin

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great overall experience! Perfect place for a special night out.
   

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   Raymond

   New Jersey1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Where to begin, this was a special dinner and I really wanted everything to go perfect. Having chosen the garden igloo I was a little apprehensive how things would go. Upon arrival we were escorted to the garden and found the table and setting in the special igloo along with some lightly falling snow to be enchanting. It was like eating in a giant snow globe. The service was exceptional. Adrien was the best host and we were even introduced to the chef when we left. The food was amazing, every course was just perfect in preparation, taste and presentation. We had a magical dinning experience in the garden and will most definitely return. Ray P.
   

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    Nadia VIP

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3

    The food was not up to par. Small portions and not the quality toys expect at their price point for prefixe.
    

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