This place is so great! Food was truly amazing. The lobster linguine was delicious, the swordfish was grilled to perfection, and the basil risotto was amazing. Music was a tad louder than I'd like and service was a bit on the slower side but friendly. Decor is beautiful and chic. Would definitely returnFood: 5/5
We can't wait to go back and try everything on the menu. The Lobster pasta was extremely good. I loved the simplicity of the steak and crudo. The chicken was very juicy and the roasted potatoes were delicious. Amazing food.Food: 5/5
The place looks sharp and that builds an expectation about the service and the food. There were four of us and none of us got the point of our eggs right, even though the server checked with us twice when ordering. Personally, I ordered the Steak and Egg, but I’d say 1/3 of the steak was sheer fat, that I didn’t even eat. Not a bad place at all, just don’t think the prices correlate with the food.
Have never had anything close to a bad/mediocre experience at Mati! Appetizers are creative and come in surprisingly large portions, steaks are grilled to perfection and come with fantastic potatoes, and the seafood tower is on another level compared to others I've tried. It's not very traditional e.g. no crab legs, instead there's items like calamari, wonton tuna tacos, sushi, but the flavours are superb. The service is fantastic every time I go and it's the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion!
The food was amazing, the seafood tower surpassed my expectations, even the cold options and the cocktails we had tasted very delicious and the in-house baked cheese cake was divine! Can't wait to try other items on the menu.Food: 5/5
What do I like about this restaurant? EVERYTHING! Someone recommended it to us and said try out the seafood tower. Great recommendation if you love seafood with so much variety. It was quality, fresh and perfectly prepared. They also have excellent steaks and I indulged in the fries cooked in duck fat yum! Wine pairings were on point, service was superb. In the summer they have patio outdoor tables which you can't reserve but are available on a first come first serve basis. They also have dining tables and bar seating if you prefer. My new favourite for sure! Parking: Nearby paid parking typical of Preston Street area is easy to find. Wheelchair accessibility: Level entrance is accessible but double doors might require help. Some tables at an elevated level 2 steps so request a table near the front if you're using a wheelchair.
Second time going. Had the seafood tower. Amazing value. Also Dylon -Thank you for creating the Buffalo soldier cocktail. Best cocktail I’ve ever had. We will be back. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free
Amazing!! Thank you to our amazing server Max and the talented chef and staff at Mati for making our first visit and anniversary celebration so special. We ordered the seafood tower and lobster pasta and we were blown away by the presentation and flavour of every bite. Truly an art form and we appreciated every effort. The restaurant has a beautiful ambiance and all staff are so pleasant and helpful. We can’t wait for our return and highly recommend this restaurant to everyone! Thanks!
Decided on a lark to try when walking by and noticing a couple chairs open on the patio. By luck, that was all there was. Perfect patio that I never noticed sits directly on a busy street. Well insulated for sure. Great attentive staff took our order or 14oz wet aged ribeyes with duck fat fries. Oh dang, get the fries! Beef super tender and juicy. Perfect combo for the night. Not cheap, ,but great treats rarely are.
Overall, we had a great evening. The prices are a bit high for what you get. It was a better than average meal. The seafood tower is a must. It was the best value on the menu. We also enjoyed the grilled calamari. I enjoyed the pilsner on tap. The brownie dessert was also great. The steak was well seasoned. However, for the price, we would have expected a better crust. The fries were superb. The lobster linguini was also a highlight. The butter poached lobster tail was cooked to perfection. For the nearly $60 price tag we would have expected a full size lobster taillike heat came with the tower rather than the small tail it did come with. The portion size of the pasta was also a bit too small. There was too much sauce compared to noodles. It was very tasty though and I would consider getting it again. It was a nice night for a splurge. However, in the price range, I believe you could get higher quality and more original food with a much more romantic atmosphere. If the prices were less, we would go often. They will see us again for a group outing or if we want a seafood tower. Parking: Parking is always tough on Preston. It's not the restaurants fault, but be prepared to pay or be very patient.
