Cafe Matisse offers wonderful, tapas style meals in Rutherford. This romantic and cozy restaurant features a regularly changing menu based on seasonal ingredients but you can always count on a delicious meal. There are no traditional entrees here. It terms its offerings a "grazing menu": these dishes are larger than an appetizer but smaller than an entree. Choose either three or four courses. One of the courses is dessert while the others are from the savory menu. You can expect dishes like Mango Chili Glazed Chicken Wings, Pan Seared Cajun Spiced Cubed Tuna with Crab, Matisse Burger with BBQ Glazed Short Ribs, and Roasted Beet and Radish Salad. All the food is expertly prepared and served by a friendly wait staff. The meals may seem a little pricey, but they're well worth it for the wonderful experience.
Cafe Matisse
167 Park Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 935-2995
http://www.cafematisse.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-matisse-rutherford
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