Matsu

Oceanside, CA · Fine dining restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Oceanside
#78
of 487 restaurants
City Percentile
66%
rating percentile
Address
Matsu, 626 S Tremont St, Oceanside, CA 92054
Phone
(760) 681-6152
Website
eatatmatsu.com
Status
Closed · Opens 4 PM

Matsu is a restaurant located in Oceanside, CA. It is one of 487 restaurants listed in Oceanside. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Oceanside city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Matsu

Named after the pine tree, a symbol of resilience and renewal, Matsu reflects nature’s rhythm through intentional design, minimalism, and a deep respect for both past and place. It is not a replica of Japan, but a quiet homage intimate, evolving, and... More

Hours

Saturday4 PM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Daniel Jackson · Mar 2026

Everything about our experience was amazing! We did the 10 course tasting menu and amazing! Every dish was a new flavor that I've not had before. It was hard to pick a favorite, because everything so absolutely was delicious! I was a bit apprehensive about going because I am very picky. I could eat chicken nuggets and tacos every single night, so this was definitely something different for me. The manager and wait staff were very friendly and attentive. We definitely can not wait to go back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Wandering in Paradise · Apr 2025

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!

★★★★★ 5.0 Ken Potter · Jul 2025

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 we'd 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 don't remember your name) was amazing. Hands down the best mocktails we've ever had. Chef William took the time to come to our table to welcome us and make some suggestions. Every dish was spectacular. I won't go into detail. (See photos) Bottom line: Matsu checks all the boxes. Amazing service. Tremendous food. Perfect presentation. A wonderful

★★★★★ 5.0 Chad Rea · Jan 2026

Had an awesome experience at Matsu. Went with a couple buddies who were in town for the weekend and it ended up being one of those meals that really stands out. Coltrane took great care of us, super friendly, knew the menu really well, and was on point the whole night. We also told the bartender what we liked and let him do his thing, and he crushed it. Every cocktail was excellent. The chef even came out to say hello, which was a nice touch. Every dish we had was fantastic and the presentation was beautiful without feeling over the top. The food is definitely creative and out of the box. The shrimp tempura was my favorite, and the wagyu burger was unreal. Great atmosphere, great service, amazing food. Easily one of the best meals I’ve had in a while. Would 100% go back.

★★★★★ 5.0 A Ingram · Aug 2025

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.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Fine dining restaurantAsian restaurantCalifornian restaurant

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