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Matsuri

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The Maritime Hotel
369 W. 16th St., New York, NY 10011
nr. Ninth Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-243-6400 Send to Phone

Photo by Carmen E. Lopez

Hours

Sun-Wed, 6pm-midnight; Thu-Sat, 6pm-1am

Nearby Subway Stops

L at Eighth Ave.; A, C, E at 14th St.

Prices

$19-$30

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Hot Spot
  • Late-Night Dining
  • Design Standout
  • Teen Appeal
  • Special Occasion

Alcohol

  • Sake and Sojou
  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

This is the most tasteful of the big new Japanese dining palaces that began their assault on the city a couple of years ago. The ceiling looks like the hull of an upturned samurai ship, and the bar is as long as a city block. You'd expect chef Tadashi Ono's cooking to be elaborate and showy, but in fact it's solid, sensible, and faithfully Japanese.

Recommended Dishes

Sirloin steak, $27

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Spicy tuna rocks

isax from 10023 | Posted on 5/5/08

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 8

Food was amazing (I recommend spicy tuna rolls, tuna tartare, and the scallops), also decoration and ambiance are pretty cool. Very Japanese experience. Enjoy the sake list!

Valentines Day Dinner at Matsuri

GCNY from 10011 | Posted on 2/4/08

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 10

The cost pp listed above for dinner at Matsuri for Valentines Day dinner is listed incorrectly - the correct cost is $150 for 2x for a 7-course tasting menu which includes a Valentine Specialty Cocktail! Awesome menu/price! In addition, the...Read More

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