Matisse 167

Name: Matisse 167
Address: 167 Park Ave, Rutherford, NJ, United States, 07070
Telephone: (201) 935-2995
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1326)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

167 Park Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Think of us for artful cuisine and a great dining experience! We are your preferred "Bring Your Own Bottle" BYOB destination for special occasions, milestones, small corporate parties and get togethers. Chef Greg's acclaimed, seasonal four-course Prix-Fixe Menu is offered Wednesday through Sunday evenings. Our garden patio awaits you for a delightful outdoor dining experience. Matisse's elegant main dining room is adorned with Matisse silhouettes and bejeweled chandeliers, and our front dining room displays a Moroccan themed decor. Our team looks forward to providing you and your guests with excellent cuisine, great service, and a special evening to remember!

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(201) 935-2995
Website
https://www.cafematisse.com/reservations
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Greg Power
Catering
On request, we will provide for special events at a location of your choice.
Private party facilities
Our main dining room can be reserved for any private event and seats 50 people. We also have a smaller front room available for parties up to 22 people. Lastly our European style garden holds parties of 30 and can also be reserved for private events.

Location
167 Park Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
Neighborhood
Rutherford
Cross street
Park Avenue and Highland Cross
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
NJ Transit Bus: Orient Way and Highland Cross. Rutherford Train Station.
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,326 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Bergen
Romantic

Review summary

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Matisse 167 offers a "fantastic experience" with "high quality food and amazing service" in a charming and romantic setting. The prix fixe menu features creative dishes, including standout items like hamachi crudo and Cajun seafood pasta. While some diners find it pricey, the ambiance and attentive staff make it "absolutely worth it."

1,326 Reviews

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Danielle
New York City14 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We used to frequent Cafe Matisse, but hadn’t been back since before the change in name/ ownership. The restaurant looks the same and the service is still quite good. Unfortunately, we found the food to be disappointing; Our family left talking about the fishy crudo and overall bland combinations. We didn’t feel the experience was close to the older version of the restaurant in terms of interesting and delicious offerings or value.
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Laura
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated my anniversary with my husband and I could not have been more satisfied. From the moment we walked in we were greeted by gracious hosts and the service continued to be outstanding throughout the night. All of the courses were perfectly timed and were delivered hot. I highly recommend the octopus offered on the first course - it was cooked to perfection! We dined by the garden during the afternoon and all of the lighting and ivy added to a very romantic atmosphere for the occasion. Will be coming back!
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Carlos
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
By Far The Best Dinning Experience I had!! Highly Recommend To Anyone!!
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Nisha VIP
New York City23 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My visit to Matisse was a tale of two experiences. While the overall meal was good, I must admit I had hoped for a more elevated culinary journey. The dishes were solid, but perhaps lacked that 'wow' factor or unique flair I'd been looking forward to and hearing about from other diners. We started off with the octopus and burrata, short rib tacos and crab cakes (YUM), burger and duck (served a bit tepid and I was hoping it would be hotter and less dry), and finished with the cheesecake and creme brûlée. The service at Matisse was utterly phenomenal. It was, without a doubt, the highlight of the evening. Every staff member we encountered was not just attentive, but genuinely wonderful – anticipating our needs, offering helpful suggestions, and ensuring our comfort with a level of professionalism and warmth that is rarely seen. They truly set a gold standard for hospitality.
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Janis
Idaho2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We brought our 97 year old relative with us. The purpose was a special night out and a different food experience. It exceeded all our expectations. Thank you or Merci. Janis Schipper
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Eric VIP
London8 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
For the hype of restaurant and the price ($125 per person minimum) we were expecting something extraordinary. It was very good but unfortunately the overall experience was nowhere near extraordinary. The prix fixe menu (min $125 p/p) is comprised of 4 courses including dessert. There is no vegetarian option. For the 3rd plate they offered “American Wagyu”, for an additional cost of $20. Sadly it turned out to be a tougher than normal sirloin. We were expecting the chef to come out and inquire when we made the observation to our waiter. The only thing the waiter did to compensate was to put the bottle of still water, coffee and tea on the house”. Every other plate was very well presented and delicious. There were too many servers for the tables and it almost felt like they were hovering at times. Towards the end of the night they were busy setting up for the next day (one waiter dropped and broke a glass during the set up) and were angsty to give us the check. Sure enough, when my wife had finished her dessert, plates were promptly cleared and check was immediately presented. The noise level is too high in the main dinning room, which is small so very hard to hold a conversation, all things being equal.
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Henry
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience. High quality food and the service was amazing. Beautiful atmosphere. A must try if you haven’t.
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Jody
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit since the new management. We really appreciate the upgrades in decor and the consistency in high and creative food and menu. Thanks
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LARRY VIP
New Jersey28 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment you arrive at Matisse a beautiful restaurant with a stunning outdoor area you feel at home. The service was second to none. The food was excellent. Hamachi crude was beyond perfection. The second course of scallops and crab cakes were also excellent. The scallops had a smoky taste and the crab cakes were full of delicious sweet crab. I had the duck and my wife had the tuna as our third course and both were very delicious. My bananas foster crème brûlée was a great way to end the dinner. My wife had the cheese cake with a cloud like whipped cream. From beginning to end the service was impeccable.
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John
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing staff and delicious food. Best ambience and value.
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Matisse 167 is rated 4.7 stars by 1326 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

167 Park Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070

Additional information

Cross street
Park Avenue and Highland Cross
Neighborhood
Rutherford
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
NJ Transit Bus: Orient Way and Highland Cross. Rutherford Train Station.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Greg Power
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.cafematisse.com/reservations
Phone number
(201) 935-2995
Catering
On request, we will provide for special events at a location of your choice.
Private party facilities
Our main dining room can be reserved for any private event and seats 50 people. We also have a smaller front room available for parties up to 22 people. Lastly our European style garden holds parties of 30 and can also be reserved for private events.

Matisse 167

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