Restaurant
Unclaimed profileMatthew's Restaurant
Jacksonville, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Matthew's Restaurant pairs a serious culinary reputation with a beverage program that holds its own. The cocktail list leans inventive—think Wagyu-washed bourbon in an Old Fashioned—while the wine cellar boasts over 200 bottles and a Monday half-price special. Spirits run deep, including Louis XIII by the pour. It's a polished, well-rounded drinks destination.
- What should I order?
- Start with the A-5 Old Fashioned, a Wagyu-washed Buffalo Trace concoction with turbinado syrup and bitters. For something lighter, the French Pear combines Grey Goose La Poire, Champagne, and St. Germain. Wine lovers should check Monday's half-price list.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking creative, artfully presented drinks will find much to admire. Wine collectors and connoisseurs will appreciate the extensive cellar and rare pours like Louis XIII. The Monday half-price wine special also attracts value-minded diners.
- When should I go?
- Monday evenings offer the half-price wine special, ideal for exploring the list.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Craft cocktails run $15–$38, with the French Bloom at the top. Wines by the glass range $9–$25, and bottles can climb to $7,500 for rare labels. Spirits pours vary from $9 to $85, with Louis XIII priced at $120 for a 0.5 oz pour.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The A-5 Old Fashioned, washed with Wagyu fat, is a bold, savory twist on a classic. The wine program's Monday half-price special on over 200 bottles is a rare perk. The drinks menu also features a dedicated non-alcoholic section with creative mocktails.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A creative craft cocktail list with signature drinks like the Wagyu-washed A-5 Old Fashioned and the French Bloom. Guests praise the artistic presentation and unique flavor profiles.
Menu strengths
- — Inventive cocktails with unusual ingredients like Wagyu-washed bourbon and pandan.
Standout selections
- — A-5 Old Fashioned – Wagyu-washed Buffalo Trace, turbinado syrup, cherry-vanilla & Angostura bitters, $27.
- — Jade Monk – Green Chartreuse, Florida Botanical Gin, lime, guanabana, pandan, $19.
- — French Pear – Grey Goose La Poire, Champagne, St. Germain, $15.
Pricing: $15–$38
Wine
An extensive, sommelier-curated list with over 200 bottles in a temperature-controlled cellar. Includes rare Champagnes and a Monday half-price special on the entire list.
Menu strengths
- — Over 200 bottles with global selection and rare finds like Chateau Salon, Krug, and Dom Perignon.
- — Monday half-price on more than 200 wines is a standout value.
Standout selections
- — Chateau Salon – a rare, premium Champagne priced at $7,500.
- — Taittinger Comtes Brut Rosé 2011 – a prestige cuvée from Epernay.
- — Peter Michael 'L'Esprit Pavots' 2021 – a Sonoma/Napa red.
Pricing: By-the-glass $9–$25; demi bottles $36–$100; premium bottles up to $7,500
Beer
A straightforward bottled beer list with familiar labels at reasonable prices. Includes a non-alcoholic option. No draft selection mentioned.
Menu strengths
- — Reasonable pricing across the board.; Includes Heineken 0.0 for non-alcoholic drinkers.
Standout selections
- — Peroni – classic Italian lager, $6.
- — Sierra Nevada Pale Ale – American staple, $6.
Pricing: $5–$6 per bottle
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated mocktail menu with creative options like Liquid Sunshine and Scarlet Spritz. Also offers non-alcoholic sparkling rosé and Heineken 0.0.
Menu strengths
- — Includes non-alcoholic beer and sparkling rosé for variety.
Standout selections
- — Scarlet Spritz – Seedlip, elderflower, mint, cucumber, lime, Mediterranean tonic, $8.
- — Walk in the Garden – strawberry, lemon, ginger beer, basil, $15.
Pricing: $8–$15 for mocktails
Spirits
A deep spirits list spanning all major categories, with premium pours like Louis XIII Cognac and well-chosen ryes and bourbons. Truncated in the source PDF, but still impressive.
Menu strengths
- — Rare offerings like Louis XIII in measured pours.
Standout selections
- — Michter's 10yr Rye – $50 per pour.
- — WhistlePig 12yr 'Oldworld' Rye – $29 per pour.
- — Dalmore King Alexander III – $85 per pour.
Pricing: $9–$85 per pour; Louis XIII at $120–$480
How it sits with the food
The wine list is hand-selected by the sommelier and Chef Matthew Medure, designed to complement the kitchen's output. Tasting menus offer wine pairings at $50 for six courses and $85 for eight, which guests praise as well-planned.
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