Mathews Food & Drink

We visit this place all the time, and the food has been consistently good for the most part no complaints! I usually order the steak and eggs, which are always flavorful. Out of all my visits, I’ve only had one less-than-great steak, and that was during the summer around 3 PM. My fiancé loves the chicken and waffles, the chicken is well-seasoned and flavorful. We also sometimes get the burgers, which are exceptional, and I absolutely love the waffle fries, they’re my favorite! Overall, this place delivers on quality and consistency, which I think is the key to a great restaurant. I have yet to be disappointed!

If you want to come for Brunch on Sunday, you better make a reservation, especially if a party of 4 or more. It gets crowded. The "Steak & Eggs" and "Benedict Eggs + Salmon" were great choices. I would have them again. These two I can recommend. The place is so busy that service is a bit slow (but they are very nice). I ordered some bread for my main and it came when I was done (check the bill because I had to ask for it to be removed). The latte is good but not great.

Mathews Food and Drink was an excellent spot for a night out! My friend and I shared a delicious pasta dish, perfectly al dente with a rich, flavorful sauce. The appetizers were fantastic, too—each bite packed with bold flavors. We paired everything with a couple of expertly crafted cocktails, which were refreshing and unique. The atmosphere was cozy and lively, with great service that made the experience even better. It’s definitely a place I’d recommend for a fun, relaxed evening with friends.

A group of us who were on a stopover on our way to a holiday in South Africa met for dinner at this location. We did not have reservations and they were near impossible to get since it was a Saturday and all tables were already reserved. But we showed up just as they opened and they seated us at the window table informing us that it needed to be available for the reserved party by 6:30 pm. No problem! A couple of us ordered cocktails, which were a little on the expensive side, but well worth it. I enjoyed the espresso martini which fully lived up to its name. Someone else ordered the Paradise Island, which is not my cup of tea because of the egg white, but I tasted it and it was a delicious specialty cocktails. We had a couple starters and the only one to disappoint was the deviled eggs. They weren’t bad, it’s just that I’ve had better. But the white bean dip more than made up for it. The addition of the olive tapenade and smoky eggplant toppers made it a step up from the normal hummus. Everyone loved it, served with a side of crispy pita chips. The sticky, sweet smoked chicken wings were also a hit with everyone. Entrees also did not disappoint with assortments including the Short Rib Ragu, the Jerk Mahi Mahi and the NY Strip Steak. What’s not to love! It all hit the spot and no one was disappointed with their choice. There is a reason that this location is one of the recommended hot spots for brunch or dinner. It’s a bit pricey, but when you are on vacation or have a special event, price is not the deterrent for a meal of this calibre. Definitely recommended.

The brunch fare was fine, but the service was awful. Our server left us alone without any water or menus for 15+ minutes, and when he finally arrived, he was unapologetic, unsmiling and unfriendly. And that attitude never changed throughout our meal. You know when you can really tell someone hates their job? Yeah, this. If you don't care about service, I guess you can't go wrong with either the Chorizo & Sweet Potato Hash, or the large BLT. The decor is country-farm chic, and the corner location in a quaint slice of downtown JC is as picturesque as it gets. Too bad we had Surly Smurf during our visit. Won't be back.