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Matsu

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$50 and over
Creative Japanese
626 S Tremont St, Oceanside, CA 92054

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Why they're an Icon

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
  • Neighbourhood
    Oceanside
  • Cross Street
    Corner of Wisconsin St and Tremont St
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 10 Course Tasting Menu

    US$195.00 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

    US$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.

  • 10 Course Vegan Tasting Menu

    US$155.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join the Matsu team for a Vegan 10-course tasting menu. Dietary restrictions and certain allergies cannot be accommodated without advance notice. The 10-course vegan tasting menu price per-person is $155, 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 88 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Best Service

  • North San Diego

    Innovative

  • North San Diego

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Matsu offers a "phenomenal" dining experience with "creative" and "beautifully presented" dishes that merge traditional Japanese cuisine with innovative flavors. Guests rave about the "outstanding" service and "amazing" cocktails. The 10-course tasting menu is a "unique" and "exciting" culinary journey, making it a "hidden gem" in Oceanside.
88 Reviews

  1. Jay VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Tasting Menu with Saki Pairing. The Saki was outstanding but the food did not meet that standard. Since it was a tasting menu, I did not expect to love everything-I didn’t. Lovely restaurant with excellent staff. A couple of dishes missed the mark k for me.

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  2. Caroline

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, service was spectacular. It was our second time at Matsu and we enjoyed it just as much as the first. It was delightful to have the pairing of saki and Shota San there to talk about the saki. The perfect evening thank you Matsu.

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  3. Mia VIP

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal experience. Every dish was spectacular. A meal to remember!

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  4. Karen

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful and delicious dining experience. We were welcomed individually by each staff and enjoyed the 10 course tasting menu. Each course tastier than the previous and collectively a most delicious Japanese meal.

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  5. Sunita

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We reserved the 10 course vegan tasting option (would have liked vegetarian, but that was not an option during booking). The savory dishes were mostly great, with the sunflower and squash being a favorite. The cabbage could have been better, it was very one note and there was now flavor in the filling. Our issue was with the desserts. There were 3 dessert courses and they were all disappointing!! The first was the yuzu sorbet with cherries. The sorbet was good but the cherries were tough and bitter and the chocolate/cocao crumble was chalky and tasted like bitter dirt. The second dessert course was candied persimmons and tangerine with cherry blossom sauce. The candied persimmons were good, but the tangerine was literally a peeled half tangerine on the plate as is with some sauce over it! I cannot believe that was a fine dining dish, to have done nothing with the orange, not even separate the slices. The 3 dessert course seemed like an afterthought. The portions on that were not even bite sized. It was a tiny piece of sponge cake, agar coconut jelly (such a tiny piece, you could barely taste it) and a strawberry cut in half. For an establishment trying to eventually get a Michelin star, there is much lacking. The service, staff and ambience were all great, but sadly we will not be returning as the food.

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  6. Lorie VIP

    Chicago35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    we had an amazing experience with the 10 course vegan tasting menu. However, the prices on the website were different than on the check. I believe this is misleading so beware.

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  7. David VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience fusing traditional Japanese fare with Southern CA influences. We enjoyed excellent wine/sake pairings. The staff was both attentive and informative

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  8. Valerie

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place to go whether it’s celebrating an anniversary or going out for night.

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  9. Steven

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, all courses were very unique, but very tasty overall. The cocktails were amazing as well.

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  10. Madeleine

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about Matsu was fantastic! The food was delicious, creative, and beautifully presented, the cocktail and sake recommendations were spot on, and the service was outstanding. We could not recommend them enough!

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FAQs

Matsu is rated 4.6 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. San Diego
  4. North San Diego
  5. Oceanside

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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