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Matisse Ocean Front Restaurant

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Address:
1300 Ocean Ave
Belmar, NJ 07719

Neighborhood:
Belmar

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $30 and under

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Matisse Ocean Front Restaurant Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.matissecatering.com/
Email: mwmatisse@aol.com
Phone: (732) 681-7680
Hours of Operation: Summer Dinner Hours:
Open 6 Nights a Week: 5:30PM - 10:00PM
Closed Tuesdays
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Executive Chef: Anthony Wall
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, BYO Liquor, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
Catering: Whether your looking for the formal to the informal we can customize any menu to suite your needs. Our dedicated staff of catering professionals can help you plan your backyard bbq or sitdown wedding. Please call us for details.
Entertainment: Join us during the summer on Monday Nights we feature Rasta Lobsta. Live island music and lobster specialties. Check our website for upcoming entertainment.

Getting there

Cross Street: 13th Ave.
Public Transit: Belmar Train Station
Parking: Street Parking

A word from Matisse Ocean Front Restaurant

Matisse can accommodate small or large groups and any dietary restrictions. Open all year round with seasonal oceanfront out door dining. Please feel free to bring your own beer wine or champagne.

Matisse Ocean Front Restaurant

4.2

38 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Service
Diners' Choice WinnerRomantic

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25 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

25 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(20)
special occasion(18)
romantic(16)

scenic view(16)
neighborhood gem(11)
great for brunch(7)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (25)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

we were there for brunch,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/01/2012

2012

Dined on 04/01/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"we were there for brunch, and my only comment would be to label your buffet, and have the carving staion seperate from omlette station, as to not have to wait for omlette to be made while just waiting for the carving staion"

Dined on 04/01/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best dining on the beach

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/25/2012

2007

Dined on 02/25/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This is by far our favorite restaurant in the area. The service is friendly and attentive and the kitchen is inventive. In season, the soft-shell crabs are one of our favorites. The beach views are stunning with large windows across the dining room. The small outdoor section faces the ocean and is wonderful as long as it isn't too windy. Special menu for the kids and fun desserts round out the meal. This is BYOB, so don't forget the wine."

Dined on 02/25/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

awesome brunch. well thought

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/26/2012

2008

Dined on 02/26/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"awesome brunch. well thought out menu and excellent service"

Dined on 02/26/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We were there on Valentine's

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2012

2008

Dined on 02/14/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We were there on Valentine's Day. It has an interesting menu, wonderful food and lovely atmosphere. We enjoyed it very much."

Dined on 02/14/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food. Wonderful dining

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2012

2006

Dined on 02/14/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great food. Wonderful dining area."

Dined on 02/14/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

always good

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/14/2012

2010

Dined on 01/14/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Excellent as always. We always have always had a great dining experience at Matisse. We limit our dining there to the off-season because parking from July-Aug is terrible. But the view of the ocean are great at any time."

Dined on 01/14/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Outstanding

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/07/2012

2006

Dined on 01/07/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We were surprised at how wonderful the food was. I had the scallops - cooked to perfection and my wife had the red snapperwhich was also outstanding. Beautiful view of the Ocena. In an older building that may have been one of the Municipal buildings in Belmar right on the beach."

Dined on 01/07/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We didn't realize that this

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/07/2012

2005

Dined on 01/07/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We didn't realize that this restaurant did not serve alcohol, but did allow you bring your own. No worry -- they have a list of wines from the local liquor store, and then the store delivers, and it actually works out to be cheaper than when you buy it from the restaurant. And the bottle we bought was terrific. The food was excellent and so was the service. Next time we'll bring our own drink, and there will be a next time, and maybe many of them. A find for us!"

Dined on 01/07/2012

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Tres Bon!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 12/30/2011

2011

Dined on 12/30/2011

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Food was superb and the service excellent. FYI - the ginger creme brulee was the best brulee I've ever had. The only thing that surprised us was the lack of customers for a Friday night(even if it is out-of-season for the shore). They were even running a special from a set entree menu that was BOGO. Nice bonus! Excellent BYOB place and were you can have all of the advantages from a fancy expensive meal and ambiance at reasonable cost. I encourage the locals to support this restaurant so that in can remain open year round."