The Matheson

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   J. Scott

   VIP

   San Francisco

   55 reviews

   5.0

   55 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service, exquisite food. Highly recommend it.
   

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   Robb

   VIP

   Denver

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We were praying prior to our meal and the staff interrupted us to deliver drinks without apology - a little awareness would’ve been appreciated. However, the food was good overall. The squid ink and uni bucatini was satisfying but needed acidity or an herbal note to break up the monotony of the savory and unctuous notes in the dish. (Shiso or finely chopped rosemary would’ve been interesting if used sparingly). The skate was good, but a little over salted. The highlights were the fries and cucumber salad were delicious but probably not where the restaurant would like to make its mark.
   

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   Lori

   San Francisco

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I’m so happy we celebrated our wedding anniversary at the Matheson. Everyone was amazing and so welcoming! We received a card, congratulatory wine toast and everyone went out of their way to make our evening special. The food is first class but the staff make this restaurant perfect. Thank you!
   

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   Heath

   VIP

   Orange County

   18 reviews

   3.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Having dined here in the past we were excited to eat here again. Our server was great. The salads were delish . Beverage selections were good . The issue was with the entree.. Black Cod. Three quarter size bits wrapped in Nori with a Dashi broth… served room temp. The Noti overpowered the delicate tiny bits of Cod and was a such a disappointment both in the appetizer size portion.. for $42 !!! …and taste. If we wanted a cooked sushi appetizer for dinner we would have ordered one! Too bad
   

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   RitaO

   VIP

   San Francisco

   11 reviews

   1.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 21 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a 5:45 reservation, and while getting seated was quick, things took a turn shortly after. The bar was bustling, and the dining room was still light. Our server was friendly and accommodating throughout the meal. However, the issues began with my drink order. I requested a stirred, straight-up Botanist with a twist and no vermouth—essentially a very dry martini. The server repeated the order back to me, and I confirmed it. He mentioned the bar was very busy, so the drinks might take some time. We also ordered the bread plate to enjoy with our cocktails. The bread arrived promptly, but our drinks took about 20 minutes. While we understood the delay given the bar’s crowd, my drink arrived briny, tasting like a dirty martini. Rita agreed, and I flagged down my server to let him know about the mistake. He apologized sincerely and said he would have a new drink made for me. Unfortunately, the corrected cocktail took another 25 minutes to arrive, long after we had finished the bread plate. By then, I hoped our dinner wouldn’t arrive too soon so I could enjoy my drink. Despite this, our meals and wine arrived shortly after, forcing me to hurriedly finish my cocktail to focus on dinner and wine—not the experience I had envisioned. Adding to the disappointment, used dishes piled up on our small table, including appetizer dishes and barware, making the setting feel cluttered and uncomfortable. Overall, this was not the date nite I had planned. The initial mistake with my drink order, the prolonged delay in correcting it, and the inattentiveness to clearing our table compounded the negative experience. I had higher expectations for a restaurant of the Matheson’s reputation.
   

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   Danise

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 17 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   From the initial booking to the picture taking at the end of our night… 11/10 hand down! Food and drinks were superb, service was perfect and the ambiance set the birthday celebration tone we needed. Cheers to The Matheson letting us HAVE it!!! Fabulous
   

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   Jana

   San Francisco

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 16 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Wonderful dinner for my daughter’s birthday. Great service and food. The music was a bit loud and an eclectic mix of songs for dining but still very enjoyable. Will be back!
   

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   Sarah

   VIP

   Kansas City

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on 15 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing! The food was perfect! Great service as well!
   

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   George

   San Francisco

   22 reviews

   4.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on 11 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Completely enjoyable evening. Recommend the Cock’s comb pasta with tomato ragu. The burger was very good, and churros for desert, sweet!
   

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    Michael

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1

    The horrible loud music ruined the experience and made s guaranteed to drive customers out next matter what their musical tastes might be. Just egregiously bad. Food so so. Service great.
    

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