Restaurant in Rutherford, United States
Matisse 167
100Pearl PointsEvening-Only Dinner
About Matisse 167
Matisse 167 is a sensible Rutherford dinner pick when convenience and an evening-only local plan matter more than chef-name dining or a highly documented menu. Book it for a composed sit-down night; cross-shop Vesta Wood-Fired, Tio Taco + Tequila, or House of Que if the group needs a more clearly defined format.
Matisse 167 is a Rutherford dinner option with a clear evening schedule and a smart-casual dress code. It is worth considering when the plan is specifically dinner in Rutherford, especially for diners who want to confirm timing and fit before committing.
A better fit for planned dinner than spontaneous lunch
The cleanest read is this: plan for dinner, not daytime dining. The posted schedule is 5–10 PM Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday closed, so it works better for evening plans than for visitors trying to build a daytime Rutherford itinerary around a meal.
Because the available verified details do not confirm a cuisine, chef, price tier, awards, menu format, or named house specialty, this is not the kind of listing where the decision should rest on a famous dish or trophy signal. Treat it as a Rutherford restaurant choice where the practical value comes from city, timing, fit for the occasion. The confirmed dress code is smart casual.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose this for dinner in Rutherford when the group is comfortable with the confirmed evening hours and smart-casual expectation. It is less useful for diners who need a clearly labeled cuisine, published pricing, bar seating details, or a confirmed dietary program before committing.
If the goal is to compare options before choosing, cross-shop naturally. Vesta Wood-Fired, Tio Taco + Tequila, House of Que - American Dream Mall, Dream360°, and Farm 2 Bistro may all be worth checking depending on where the rest of the evening is taking you and what details matter most to your group.
For nearby planning beyond dinner, keep the decision practical: Rutherford hotels, Rutherford bars, other Rutherford dining, local experiences may be more useful than trying to make one restaurant solve the whole evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Matisse 167 handle dietary restrictions?
Plan to contact the restaurant before you go, since the verified venue details for Matisse 167 do not include a dietary or allergy policy. The safest move is to flag any restrictions before making plans.
Can I eat at the bar at Matisse 167?
Do not assume bar dining is available. The available venue data confirms Rutherford, smart-casual dress, dinner hours from Wednesday through Sunday, but it does not confirm bar seating or a bar-dining setup.
What should a first-timer know about Matisse 167?
Go at night: Matisse 167 is closed Monday and Tuesday, then runs 5–10 PM Wednesday through Sunday. That makes it a dinner-only pick based on the posted hours, not a lunch stop, so plan around the evening window.
Is lunch or dinner better at Matisse 167?
Dinner is the confirmed option here, since the posted hours are 5–10 PM Wednesday through Sunday. Lunch is not supported by the verified schedule, so any planning should start with dinner timing.
Is Matisse 167 good for a special occasion?
It may fit if your special occasion is a smart-casual dinner in Rutherford and the 5–10 PM Wednesday-to-Sunday schedule works for your group. The verified details do not confirm private dining, tasting menus, pricing, or other special-occasion services, so confirm those needs directly before making plans.
What are alternatives to Matisse 167?
For comparison, look at Vesta Wood-Fired, Tio Taco + Tequila, House of Que - American Dream Mall, Dream360°, and Farm 2 Bistro. Check each option's current details directly, since the verified information here is specific to Matisse 167.
What should I order at Matisse 167?
There is no verified menu data here, so do not go in with a fixed order in mind based on this guide. Use the dinner window to review the current menu and ask the staff what they recommend that night.
Location
167 Park Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
Rutherford, United States
Compare Matisse 167
| Venue | Location |
|---|---|
| Matisse 167 | Rutherford |
| Vesta Wood-Fired | East Rutherford |
| Dream360° | East Rutherford |
| House of Que - American Dream Mall | East Rutherford |
| Tio Taco + Tequila | Clifton |
| Farm 2 Bistro | Nutley |
How Matisse 167 Rutherford compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Vesta Wood-Fired, Notable alternative
- Dream360°, Notable alternative
- House of Que - American Dream Mall, Notable alternative
- Tio Taco + Tequila, Notable alternative
- Farm 2 Bistro, Notable alternative
How It Compares
Matisse 167 is the safer choice when the goal is a Rutherford dinner with minimal planning friction and a calmer local feel. Vesta Wood-Fired is more specific in format, so choose it if the wood-fired angle is the reason for going out. Matisse 167 is better for diners who care less about a named format and more about a simple evening reservation.
For group energy, Tio Taco + Tequila and House of Que - American Dream Mall are stronger cross-shops. Tio Taco + Tequila fits a casual drinks-and-dinner plan, while House of Que - American Dream Mall is the better call for a louder, more flexible group outing. Matisse 167 reads as the more composed dinner choice.
Dream360° and Farm 2 Bistro are worth checking when availability or format pushes the decision elsewhere. If ease matters, start with Matisse 167; if the group wants a clearer theme before committing, the peers give you more obvious lanes.
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