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Private Dining & Events at Matthew's Restaurant

At Matthew's, we are honored to provide an exceptional private dining experience tailored to your special occasion. Our culinary and service teams are dedicated to creating a seamless and memorable experience from start to finish.

Located in the heart of historic San Marco, Matthew's has proudly been a cornerstone of Jacksonville's fine dining scene for more than 25 years. Our award-winning cuisine blends classic French techniques with global influences, featuring thoughtfully crafted dishes made from the finest seasonal and sustainably sourced ingredients.

Combined with polished service, a carefully curated wine collection, and an elegant yet welcoming atmosphere, Matthew's offers the perfect setting for unforgettable celebrations.

Event Spaces

The Wine Room

Overlooking our impressive wine cellar, the Wine Room is our largest private dining space. The room's flexible layout accommodates a variety of seating arrangements and event styles. Located on the ground floor, it offers complete privacy while maintaining easy accessibility for guests.

Capacity

  • Up to 40 Guests Seated
  • Up to 60 Guests Reception Style

The Loft

Tucked away on the second floor, The Loft provides an intimate and elegant atmosphere for smaller gatherings. Featuring warm hardwood floors, ambient lighting, and private restroom facilities, this fully private space is perfect for intimate social events.

Capacity

  • Up to 16 Guests Seated
  • Up to 20 Guests Reception Style

Full Restaurant Buyout

For larger celebrations and exclusive events, a full restaurant buyout offers complete access to Matthew's. Guests may enjoy a cocktail reception in our lounge area before transitioning into the dining room for a customized dining experience. The Wine Room provides an additional space for mingling, after-dinner cocktails, or dessert service, creating a dynamic and memorable flow throughout the evening.

Capacity

  • Up to 60 Guests Seated
  • Up to 100 Guests Reception Style

Services & Amenities

Matthew's is a full-service restaurant and event venue offering comprehensive event coordination and personalized planning assistance.

Our services include:

  • Event Setup & Breakdown
  • Professional Service Staff
  • Bartenders
  • Tables & Chairs
  • Customized Printed Menus
  • Floral Design Services
  • Audio/Visual Equipment
  • Event Coordination Assistance

Culinary Experience

Chef Matthew brings decades of culinary expertise and a passion for creating personalized dining experiences. Understanding that every event is unique, our team works closely with hosts to customize menus that reflect their vision and accommodate their guests' needs.

We proudly accommodate a wide range of dietary preferences and restrictions, including:

  • Gluten-Free
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Nut-Free
  • Lactose-Free
  • Kosher-Friendly
  • No Pork
  • Organic Options

In addition to dietary accommodations, our culinary team is delighted to create custom menu experiences tailored specifically to your event, ensuring every guest enjoys a memorable meal.

We look forward to welcoming you and your guests to Matthew's and creating an extraordinary dining experience that will be remembered!

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Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of Matthew's Restaurant

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Dawn Sent on 07/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Food and service were great. They had great suggestions for our venue and a lot of variety to choose from.
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Charlene Sent on 06/13/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Matthews has become a sentimental place for my husband and I. On our first anniversary, we had gone to the restaurant to celebrate and had a memorable dinner. We met the sweetest couple celebrating their 30th anniversary who left quite an impression on us and that night we hoped that one day we'd be celebrating our 30th anniversary too. For the four years that we have been together, we have continued to celebrate all of our anniversaries at Matthews and enjoy it just as much every time. With that said, we were set on having them cater our wedding when the time came and I was so excited to hear that they were free on our wedding day.

Hands down, this was the best decision we made for the wedding. The food was amazing and the staff was phenomenal. The staff lent a hand wherever it was needed to make sure everything was set up before the guests arrived and that all the guests were attended to during the reception. I am still hearing compliments on how wonderful the food and staff were and many of my friends were so impressed that they will also be reaching out to Matthews for their weddings. I am so glad that we were able to have Matthews cater our wedding and look forward to celebrating all our anniversaries from our 30th to our 50th with them.
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User2093233 Sent on 04/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My mother has been coordinating weddings in Jacksonville for over 5 years now so when I got engaged we knew exactly what vendors we were going to use. When it was time to decide on who would do the catering Matthew's was the only place we even considered because they have shown time and again to have the service and the highest quality of food. And we were not disappointed. They accept nothing less than excellent and that is exactly what you will get on your wedding day. Everything was perfect and a year later people are still complimenting me on the food!
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Cindy Sent on 02/06/2014
5 out of 5 rating
What can I say, Matthew did an amazing job at my daughters January 24th wedding. My guests were blown away by the service and food. I am still hearing comments like, "I've never had a better piece of meat," and "Those were the best mashed potaotes I've ever had." We had 5 different food station which included soup and grilled cheese sandwiches, beef tenderloin and mashed potatoes, sushi, vegetables, chicken and just whe the guests thought the food was over, they butler passed sliders and milkshakes from M Shack. That combined with the glass champagne fountain, fire pits, s'mores table made the night unforgettable!!! Thank you Matthew and your team for making our special night perfect!!!
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Kristin Sent on 12/09/2013
5 out of 5 rating
If there is one part of our beautiful wedding that our guests are still talking about... it's the food! Even our guests from up north who are used to over-the-top weddings and events with great food thought it was the best dinner they'd had at an event. On so many levels were Mike and I pleased with Matthew's. Krysta was great in terms of her constant communication via e-mail and meeting at our venue to run through the details before the event. Matthew himself spent his Saturday afternoon with us during our tasting... the one time we both got to really enjoy the food. The servers at our event were great as well. They were attentive to our needs throughout the night. They cleaned up and put the venue back into the condition as when they had arrived. Thank you Matthews for making a long wish of ours.. to have good food at our wedding.. come alive!
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Jenny Sent on 10/21/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Everyone loved the food and everyone kept complimenting us on it.

they let us take home the leftovers and perople were excited to eat them the next day!!
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Jamie Sent on 06/02/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Our experience with Matthew's was absolutely AMAZING!! From day 1, Elizabeth was the most responsive caterer we tried contacting in the general St. Augustine/Jacksonville area. She was a pleasure to work with, especially for a wedding. Everyone wants this day to be the most perfect in every way, and she helped make that possible. With every question, concern, or even a change of heart back and forth a few hundred times, she was there with an answer or support. We loved them so much, that we even had them come and provide the food for our rehearsal dinner! On our big day, everything was absolutely amazing and I have never heard so many people say "they LOVED the food!" Tons of our guests raved that they never seem to enjoy food at weddings, but our food was phenomenal.
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Lyndsey Sent on 03/05/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I will recommend Matthew's to every friend and relative who is having an event in Jacksonville until I'm blue in the face! Matthew's was the first nice restaurant my fiance and I ever went to and when it came to wedding planning, great food was my fiance's only request. Knowing that Matthew's was one of the most expensive caterers in town and we had quite a large reception planned, I was very nervous. However, Elizabeth, their catering director was absolutely wonderful. I was only in town for a week to plan the wedding, and she met me at my dad's house to show me options. Don't be fooled with the options and prices online, because Elizabeth worked with me extensively to get a menu that was both delicious and within our budget.

Once I had the menu, I actually contacted several other catering companies in town and gave them the menu Matthew's quoted me on and surprisingly, Matthew's price was actually below! I knew that Matthew's would provide the food quality and service we desired.

One of my favorite things about Matthew's was I didn't have to worry about setup or professionalism. Elisabeth asked me what my colors were and the theme and feel for the reception (backyard, rustic elegance) and they delivered! All of the food was displayed on rustic wood boards and basket with my flowers stuck all in between. Everyone was on time and extremely professional. I bought sheet cake from Publix and their staff cut and passed out cake, as well as poured and passed out champagne.

And last but certainly not least - THE FOOD WAS EXCEPTIONAL! They saved us a big box of leftovers which we ate on the way to the honeymoon and we still couldn't get over how good the food was. We heard it from numerous guests as well. I may be biased, but it's the best wedding food I've ever had.

If you're considering Matthew's, don't fret the price. Determine what you can afford and work with their staff to make it happen, you won't regret it!
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Dawn Sent on 01/16/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Matthew's catering director was wonderful to work with during the planning process. I'm a pescetarian and my husband is a serious meat eater and we were able to create a menu that satisfied both our taste buds and gave our guests a variety. The servers and chefs were on time, professional and extremely helpful (a special plate was made for us with all the appetizers and they boxed up dinner for us as well, which we enjoyed at the end of the evening!). The set up was amazing and they came well prepared. We opted for food stations one of which was an action station. Our guests raved about the food (we are foodies so that was important to us, check!) and several went back for seconds and thirds! Overall I would recommend Matthew's catering to everyone (and I already have)!
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Haley Sent on 12/11/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Great food great servers! Food was outstanding as well as the ambiance. Servers were very caring and passionate.
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Matthew's Restaurant frequently asked questions

The space offered by Matthew's Restaurant for wedding events is known for:
  • Restaurant
Matthew's Restaurant offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Matthew's Restaurant offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Matthew's Restaurant offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Wifi
Matthew's Restaurant is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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