The food was great, the server was courteous and was very attentive. Knowing when to come over to our table if assistance was needed. The restaurant is very spacious and has great decor. We ordered appetizers which were plantains and empanadas they were cooked to perfection. We also ordered the chicken matiz dish which was also delicious. read more

This place has been on my list to go for a while now. They have a good variety of Latin American dishes mainly from Peru, Colombia, Mexico, etc. Is the food the best you'll have from these countries? No. Is it the worst, also no. In fact, we had the churrasco and the ceviche and both were very good. We also had a mango shake with milk, also excellent. Great tase and good consistency. The place also has a good atmosphere and great music selection. In addition, every Thursday evening from 6:45 to 7:45 they offer free Latin music dance classes. There were probably 12 to 15 people at this particular class. Definitely a great date spot. I'll mention that the food did take almost 50 minutes to come out, but overall the food and service were both good. Definitely worth a try. read more

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Went there for Mother's Day, service was ok even tho we had a reservation and we had to wait outside for 15 minutes. After being seated the service was good and fast. Ambience was a bit louder than expected because of live music, but even seated far away the speakers were very loud. Food was just ok, guacamole was great, empanadas not so much. For the entrees we had some meats and specially the chorizos were warmed up not fresh. Will probably give them another try, maybe not on a celebration day read more

Went there for Father's Day lunch with my in-laws and daughter. We had the tasty chicken empanadas for appetizer and a pitcher of sangria, then we ordered the bandeja, lomo saltado (2), pabellon, and shrimp moqueca entrees. We all enjoyed our orders and the ambiance was good, not too busy at that time. Service was thoughtful and not intrusive. All in all a very nice experience! read more

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Management was extremely rude! During our visit there was a slight misunderstanding due to lack of communication from the restaurant, and instead of working with the customer, what I am assuming is the manager they were quick to blame us and impose a unfair charge. The server was really nice, but this experience with the manager has completely changed how I feel about the restaurant. On top of that we had to wait forever for our food! read more

Really enjoyed my visit here. The food was delicious and it's clear they put a lot of attention into the details. Everything arrived in a timely manner and the experience felt well organized. Looking forward to coming back. read more

Matiz Shore House - Bars Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Tasty food, small portions. Tip is added to the price of the food, not separately on the check. This explains the difference between the price of food on the check and in the menu. Scallops in the Paella were about 1/8 inches in diameter. Jumbo shrimp in both the Paella and Ceviche. "Lava" cake had no lava or dulce de leche, as stated in the menu - just caramel sauce drizzle. Still the food was tasty. But we won't be back. read more

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Came here for date night with my love and it was amazing. I had the beef with rice and beans and he had the salmon and it was delicious! Portion sizes were great. All the staff were amazing especially our server. The restaurant has super cute decor as well. Great place to take memorable pictures. And the restaurant is very clean. Not disappointed with my experience here at all. read more

This could possibly be one of my favorite places to visit during a happy hour. When you first walk in the place is simply amazing to look at. I don't know if it's always decorated like that or it's the holiday but the place was a good vibe. Me and 2 friends sat at the bar and immediately got margaritas and the sangria....( GET the sangria,trust me). It was some of the best sangria I've ever had. I got the cheese burger sliders which were okay 3/5 , but the tacos were hands down 5/5 and same with the quesadillas. The bar tender was super friendly and had great suggestions on what we should order. I can't wait to go back for another happy hour. read more

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Great time and service, awesome atmosphere Delicious drinks and food. Passion fruit mojito is excellent! We will come here again for sure.

Ana was very attentive and ensured we had everything we needed to have an enjoyable afternoon. Highly recommend matiz - especially the margarita pitcher! read more

I stopped by the area and tried this place for the first time. I went with my parents and liked how the atmosphere wasn't too loud. The workers are all smiling and nice to all the customers there. We got our food and drinks quickly and had no problem at all. My LIT was made strong and my fajitas were delicious. If you want to sit down at a nicer restaurant instead of the grab and go places, definitely would recommend stopping by here. read more

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A friend recommended Mitoz as he said he was friends with one of the owners. We went and sat in a good spot. In a booth style seat though they have table and bar seating. Matiz is like a bar/lounge about a block from the beach fitting right in for the young crowd it probably attracts. This was the late evening on a Saturday where it was a decent crowd but not packed. Music was on but shortly after a DJ came in to do music. Kinda strange though as loud as the music is, it seems more for ambience, there isn't much of a dance area. To start we got the chips and guac which was pretty good. Tasted fresh with a fair amount of guac. I got the pork Tacos which were just OK, not great but the sauce was really good and again the guac, which, they were generous with. I had some of the fish Tacos which were again, OK but they weren't as 'loaded' as my pork Tacos. We also split some empanadas which were good. Also came with nice dipping sauce. Something about toppings here is good. The drinks were great. Lots to choose from and my Mango mojito was just right. I had couple. I'd come back here, it beats a lot off the straight - off - the-beach choices. read more

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Best happy hour around! The apps are delicious and cocktails are phenomenal. I can't rave more about the sangria they serve here. The service is quick and simple. The interior is very fun for a girls night or date even. read more

Matiz Shore House - Passion fruit margarita - Bars Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

After a day at the beach my friends and I decided to have dinner here. They have a cute setup outside with several tables that are nicely spaced out. Be sure to ask about their happy hour specials! I read about it on yelp prior to our visit, our waiter did not mention the specials. The happy hour mojitos were $5.95 and they were very good! We decided to share appetizers. We got the fish tacos, calamari and yucca croquettes. The calamari was delicious! It tasted fresh and came with three different sauces. The chipotle mayo was my favorite.The yucca croquettes were good but I mostly tasted the manchego cheese and hardly the yucca. Fish tacos were very tasty. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and would come back again. read more

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"Ghosted" Service - Poor Management We went to Matiz Friday night and were extremely disappointed with the service and one dinner plate. The pork chops were overcooked and dry and after ordering dinner and 2 drinks, we did not get service again throughout dinner/night. We only got 1 glass of water and then the server 'disappeared' for the rest of the night as we ate. Not 1 visit from server, called another server to get our server (she was helpful), and asked for Manager, kevin, who did not care one bit that we got no service and didn't care if they got a bad review online, which this is... I left no tip to send a message of the poor service and more important this is poor reflection on the manager/management of Matiz. I've never had this type of experience at other restaurants. read more

I normally end up at Matiz during happy hour and I'm rarely disappointed. Their sangria is incredible and the happy hour bites are delicious. I would suggest getting a side of plantains, they are cooked perfectly, crunchy on the outside, soft and sweet. I'm in love with the arepitas on the starters menu. The staff are very kind and attentive. The vibes are great and the interior is very photo friendly. They have live music and DJ's on certain nights. If you want a quieter experience, go a little early. read more

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Great menu, food is amazing. The servers are attentive and provide good service. Very nice ambiance. An outstanding choice for happy hour.

Our unofficial Yelp group came here last night for our bi-monthly meetup for dinner. We try to go to a new place each time and Matiz fit the description. I was impressed with the number of 5 star reviews and anxious to try them for dinner. My review is actually 4.5 stars (someday Yelp is going to allow this to happen). Appetizers consisted of Beef Emanadas - good, but not great, Shrimp Ceviche - terrific (the plantain chips were excellent) with a really great spicy dipping sauce and a nice order of crispy calamari. Service was very attentive on a slow Sunday night in Long Branch. Entrees consisted of the Bandeja (skirt steak, fried pork tenderloin, chorizo with varied accompaniments), Red Snapper with green rice, Baked Salmon and Grilled Skirt Steak. Overall, the entrees were good but a couple could have been hotter. While our meals were plated nicely, there was no reason for them to be tepid. Their beer list is lacking and I hope they make some improvements. We received a complimentary dessert that was much appreciated. I know the place is relatively new so I expect some stumbles and can only hope that they take my comments to heart. that said, I would probably return. read more

Matiz Shore House - Shrimp Ceviche - Bars Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

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We enjoyed this restaurant so much we came twice in one week after discovering it! The cuisine and cocktails are off the charts delicious. Staff is super nice. Shrimp Ceviche is a must get! Every bite was savory. My son loved the Beef Empanadas. The Bandeja entree is also a must get! I had it both times! Fabulous; Not a drop left on the plate. The Red Snapper was a great fish dish to try. To top of the fabulous food and drinks is having music playing making it a fun atmosphere. For cocktails, must haves: Matiz Mezcalita and Jungle Booze. Fabulous cocktails:) It will be hard to have just one. It's hard to leave room for dessert but it's a necessity to get the Tres Leche. Yum!!! read more

Matiz Shore House - Tres Leche - Bars Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Food was bland. Ordered the yucca croquettes and lomo and both dishes were average. Service was average but nothing to brag about. read more

Great restaurant in Thriving Long Branch. Matiz was a great surprise to me, I've been meaning to go there and I finally did. Beautiful people beautiful food great nightlife, I'm definitely going back. read more

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I happened upon MSH one night when we had reservations down the street & I had time to kill. I decided to check out the new kid on the block. It is a beautiful restaurant & I love the changes they have made since last time I was in the building. It went from a cold atmosphere to a warm, welcoming & intimate one. The bar is up the stairs but a small dining area is downstairs. There is a glass partition between the 2 with hypnotizing waves running through it. Their Christmas tree was up setting a very nice mood. We sat at a table off to the left of the bar that is also partitioned off somewhat. There were 6 of us & the table was round, making it easy to talk. We shared an order of Shrimp Cerviche (shrimp, mango, passion fruit, with some seasonings. It was served with plantain chips. It was good. For dinner I ordered the Red Snapper in Veracruz sauce served with green rice. It came out hot, the presentation was lovely & was tasty. I thought the rice was a little bland. The service here excelled. They could not do enough to make our experience perfect. I will definitely return. read more

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It was practically empty the night we went and as a result conversation was easy and service great. Don't know if crowded means noise here,but I assume so, as we dined in the bar area, which has low ceilings. The six of us split 3 appies. A shrimp, calamari, and one other. All were very good. I had the Mandeja which was a kind of sampler although not billed as such. Had chicken, beef, plantains, beans, egg, and rice among other veggies. My mandeja came out first. It was maybe 3° better than room temperature. Fish at our table came out steaming hot. I find this at a lot of places. The precooked stuff just sits while it waits for "just cooked" stuff to be ready. Serving when ready would be the solution to this. Who cares if food is staggered? I let them know of my cold entrée and they immediately made me a whole new one. This one was hot. Our server could not apologize enough for the cold food. Even a gratis dessert was left at the table. Well worth a return visit!! read more

Great food and service. Excellent drinks. I plan to return every time I'm in the area - too good to pass up. The place is a bit too quiet for my taste on a Thursday night. read more

My beloveds blackberry margarita and my caiparinha were terrific starters. The servers are ultra personable. Her Brazilian Shrimp dish and my Snapper Vera cruz were sabroso! read more

Best spot for brunch, service was great And it's was early Ask for Alejandro best waiter I think by far read more

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This restaurant is incredible! We came here for an early dinner and will definitely be back soon! They have a kids menu that includes burgers, chicken tenders and fries. The ambiance is beautiful, the drinks strong and flavorful and the food is amazing! Can't wait to come back. read more

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My wife and I stumbled upon this gem one Friday night looking for something new and different. Her sense of taste has been ruined since getting Covid a year ago so unfortunately most of her old favorites just don't taste right. It was relatively quiet when we entered and although I had made a reservation it didn't seem necessary. Carolina was our server and was great with suggestions. Her service was friendly and attentive but unintrusive. She just magically appeared with a smile at the perfect time. We shared empanadas and croquettes as appetizers. Delicious. My wife had the Chicken Matiz and I had a huge plate that I can't remember the name of(see pic). Everything was amazing. Finished up with Passion Fruit Tres Leches and coffee and rolled ourselves out of there. Looking forward to our next visit soon! read more

Matiz Shore House - Bars Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

We've been here a few times and the food is quite tasty. Their Ceviche and Red Snapper Vera Cruz are outstanding as are the Margaritas (Tamarind is my favorite). read more

Very good ate in Forest Hills and their Beach restaurant. Clean. Modern great service. Food is quite good read more

Great service! Delicious food and drinks!! Super accommodating. Know their menu and pay attention to you!

This restaurant is great. I came here with a party of 8 last summer and we all loved it. The ambiance is so chill and very chic. All the food was superb. We got the empanadas, chips and guac and tostones as appetizers and they were all great. Would go again if we come back to the area. read more

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Terrible ambiance. Good and drinks were okay. Waiter kept leaving and not coming back. I wouldn't go again.

Great food and good service. Ambiance was also nice. I liked the cocktails too. will be back

What a great experience we had at Matiz. We came in for happy hour, and all the bartenders were friendly, helpful and fast. Everything we ordered was excellent and the atmosphere was upscale but the prices were fantastic. read more

After a day at the beach we wanted a good ceviche and we went to this restaurant. We really liked the place, the food, the service and the drinks. read more

Absolutely excellent food and service. Sat at the bar and had a few drinks, had the empanada appetizers and Bandeja entree. Food and drinks were perfect and the service was just as good. No complaints, can't wait to go back. read more

Horrible place. Ridiculous Cover charge. Over priced drinks. Rude staff. Ordered 1 drink and was charged for 2. Bartender said don't worry about it, the next is free. Told them I don't want a free one. Wanted the one I ordered. Got refunded then charged more for the one drink. Security told me to leave and learn to speck English ( mean while I'm American and he was not) owners husband sat on his phone and ask me what's the problem baby go somewhere else. I have multiple people in my group who witnessed this all take place. Definitely not a place to bring family or come for a drink on a night out. read more

We like the food and they make good drinks as well but the atmosphere can be a bit much at times and just plain dead others. Still one of the places we stop in and have a good time at. read more