Matsu - Oceanside (CA)

5 /5 Marc Brown: I planned to propose to my girlfriend on our Caribbean cruise near the end of December. An ill timed head cold ruined my plan. Before we made it back to San Diego, I plotted on a new venue to pop the question. Miraculously, Matsu had availability on NYE. I surprised my gf, a huge foodie, with the reservation. To my delight, it was on her list of restaurants in the area she wanted to try. I contacted the staff ahead of our reservation and coordinated a flower delivery. The food was delicious, we were stuffed in a good way by the end of courses. One of the servers brought out the flowers on cue and I asked the love of my life to marry me... she ugly cried and SAID YES! Apparently we were their first proposal. The staff was super accommodating and the GM even recorded the proposal from her stand. I highly recommend this restaurant if you love Japanese food or want to taste it done well.

5 /5 A Ingram: Chef William and his team did such a beautiful job with everything from start to finish. The service is impeccable, the food is ambitious and creative. The tasting menu and wine pairing for the evening starts strong and ends stronger. Thank you, everyone for the lovely evening.

5 /5 Ken Potter: We met Chef William at the Oceanside Seafood Market Sunday. He was very approachable & answered multiple questions even though he was in the middle of cooking for their monthly Chef demo. My wife and I decided then and there wed visit Matsu the following Thursday to experience his restaurant. We were greeted and waited on by Coltrain, a gem of a human being and very passionate about food, service and especially Matsu. The bartender (sorry, I dont remember your name) was amazing. Hands down the best mocktails weve ever had. Chef William took the time to come to our table to welcome us and make some suggestions. Every dish was spectacular. I wont go into detail. (See photos) Bottom line: Matsu checks all the boxes. Amazing service. Tremendous food. Perfect presentation. A wonderful experience for the senses. We will definitely be back.

5 /5 Wandering in Paradise: One of the best meals of my life. If you are a lover of fine dining, I couldn’t recommend more. We ordered the 10-course tasting menu and every course was a 10/10. Loved them all, the lobster chowder, shrimp tempura, sheepshead, and incredible desserts. The dish ware was immaculate, and the overall ambiance is stunning. You can see, feel, and taste that everything is done with purpose. We ordered the Fuji, koi, and kitsune cocktails and loved them. The waitstaff and bartender were superb, very warm and extremely knowledgeable. They are able to accommodate dietary restrictions. Couldn’t recommend more!

5 /5 S. L. von Winckelmann: I recently had the pleasure of dining at Matsu with my son and husband. We had an extraordinary culinary experience with their 10-course menu. Each course was a delightful surprise. The progression of the courses was masterfully curated, starting with light and bright flavors that gradually transitioned to deeper and richer ones. Every dish was not only delicious but also intriguing, with flavor profiles that were both beautiful and thought-provoking. We found ourselves savoring unique flavor combinations that we had never experienced before. It truly was an honor to sample Chef Williams food and experience his remarkable talent for crafting dishes that challenged and delighted our palates. Additionally, the service we experienced went above and beyond. If youre looking for a place to explore new culinary horizons and enjoy delicious food, Matsu is an excellent choice.