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Stopped here for a good dinner over the weekend. It's located along the feeder of i10 near memorial city. Upon entering the hosts were very welcoming and we were seated promptly. The food and drinks were great. I ordered short ribs which I will be returning to have again. I also ordered the crab fried rice which left me disappointed. Overall for $200 this was a good visit.
Masraff's never fails to impress me in every aspect in terms of service and food. The restaurant is nicely decorated with a modern design that is upscale and classy. The staff is always super professional, friendly and timely. The food is always consistently meticulously crafted and always delicious. The complimentary bread is a focaccia bread served warm, and it is perfectly chewy with a nice heat to it. The must-order appetizer is the garlic seared calamari. The calamari is always well-seasoned, flash fried I'm assuming, and served with oyster mushrooms and a garlicky sauce. I have never had calamari prepared this way at any other restaurant. The New England clam chowder was satisfying and served with a biscuit on top. The colossal shrimp risotto had perfectly cooked risotto and ginormous shrimp that were not overcooked. Mr. Masraff always stops by and asks if the food is good; and I am certain that he takes immense pride in his food and service and it is very evident. I have been here 6 or 7 times (6-7!!!) and it's 5 stars every time. They are incredibly great and consistently so. My diagnosis: One of the best restaurants in Houston for upscale New American food.
Valet is $10 but there is a free parking garage in the back. On days where it's busy, it might take you a bit of time to find a spot and get situated so plan ahead if you made reservations. My friend and I came here on a Wednesday night around 6 PM so it wasn't too packed inside the restaurant. Right when we got seated, the waiter took orders for drinks/appetizers and put down a bread basket in front of us. The bread was warm and had salt and rosemary on top- it was delicious with the butter! For drinks, I asked for their sweetest beverage and the server said he'll surprise me. He brought out a pineapple cocktail which was refreshing, spritzy, and had the perfect amount of sweetness to it. For appetizers, my friend and I got the Hudson Valley Foie Gras which was spectacular. It was rich and buttery from the foie gras and thyme butter brioche (that had a nice toasted texture) and was balanced out with the tartness from the strawberries. I highly recommend this dish! In terms of the entree, I ended up getting the American Red Snapper. The exterior was nice and crispy, the filet was flaky, and the flavor was well done with the creamy sauce on top. I also enjoyed the polenta and veggies that came with the fish. I had a bite of my friend's Bison Ribeye and to be honest, it wasn't my favorite. It tasted very sweet like teriyaki jerky but if that's what you look for in a steak, this dish might be for you! As for the sides, we got the jumbo lump crab fried rice and Masraff's creamed spinach. Although I'm not exactly used to zucchini and bell peppers being in fried rice, the generous lumps of crab was appreciated and it was a decent side. The creamed spinach is rich and heavy but paired well with the bread. Overall, I had a pleasant experience at Masraff's!
I have seen this place many times from the Frost Bank that is adjacent. Finally decided that I had to come in here for a birthday dinner. Wow! The food was exceptional. We started out with softshell crab and stone crab legs, which were amazing. Entrées were extremely good and the dessert was next to the level. Great coffee! Great service! Great food! What more do you need? Try it!
We hadn't yet been to their new location and we absolutely loved it. We decided to come for their amazing Valentine's Day menu as it sounded so good with options for any tastes. Location and ambiance is wonderful. Easy to park. Beautiful restaurant and decor. Tables were spaced nicely. Wait staff was exceptional and very attentive. Masraff and son were both there to see over everything. They approached every table to thank them for choosing their restaurant for this special occasion. I thought that was so nice of them. The food was exquisite. Very high quality and nice attention to detail. We will definitely be back.
Made reservations to dine in Valentines day for 5pm. The restaurant was already full of patrons. The last time ive been to Masraff's was when they were in the Galleria. The ambiance in this new location is more modern and open, gives you less of an intimate setting. We were sat promptly and greeted promptly by our server. We were handed the Valentines day set 3 course menu, which was disappointing since I wanted a specific item from the main dinner menu. I chose the quail crepette. This was underwhelming. The quail was chopped up super fine and the it just didnt have good texture since it was also served with a puree. Couldn't taste any foie gras like the menu implies it had. My husband had the calamari which was the best hot item we received all night. The mushroom sauce it had alone could've been served with every dish and it would've elevated them. Onto the main entrees. I got the filet and substituted for the mushroom risotto since im allergic to shellfish. It was texturely great and flavorful but it was underseasoned, I hated to ask for salt which took 10minutes to receive. My risotto was already cold by the time. But it was a busy evening so I understand. They're probably not used to people asking for salt. My filet had minimal crust, though it was tender as expected. The med rare cook was done in haste because the middle was very cold to the touch. I wish I took a picture of it. At this point, I realized that Masraff's probably serves better non-steak dishes. My husband got the lamb chops, med rare. Im normally the type of enjoy the fat caps for any steak, and grilled lamb fat to me is very flavorful. My husband gave me a bit of the steak with fat on it and although it had great lamb flavor, the fat wasn't rendered at all and it was gelatinous. Seemed like they should've taken more time trimming the chops or spent more time on the grill to char it. The meat by the bones, which is normally enjoyable to gnaw on was entirely raw. The lamb, like the filet, had very little outer crust thats typical of a good cook on steak. The desserts were the best. The chocolate fondant was luxurious as well as the apple crumble. If they opened a dessert only store, I'd be a regular there. Dont get me wrong, its a great establishment and has been around awhile. It just didnt work for me this time around.
We celebrated our company gathering and we had dinner in the private room. The sea bass was killer. The calamari appetizer was the best I've ever had. It was my first time in Houston and what an experience! The owner came out to say hello and ensure everyone was happy. 5 stars service! Also Miguel our waiter was 10/10! The whole team is an asset to this establishment.
This place was incredible! Service was as good as the best fine dining places and the food was just as good. The short rib was the best I have had in years, the mushroom risotto side was rich but great and the desserts finished the evening off perfectly.
Masraff's offers great food in an ambiance that is very satisfying for special occasions or simply treating yourself to a great meal. Parking is simple but the valet is very reasonably priced. The staff will take excellent care of you from the greeting to serving every course of your meal. All are willing to ensure you receive the best they have to offer. While I've never had a bad meal at Masraff's, some dishes are just crazy good like the calamari (5 rating). Their steaks (5 rating) are of outstanding quality and perfectly cooked. My most recent dish was the Chilean Sea Bass was a little over cooked (4 rating). The restaurant is pricey but in my opinion worth the cost. I'm always looking forward to my next visit eventually trying everything on the menu.
Excellent ambiance, service, wine and drinks, menu choices...all perfectly prepared and presented. Seafood is so good highly recommend those choices. A bit pricey but the excellence was worth it. Splurge and enjoy!
I got to finally try Masraff's!! I've been wanting to try since when they were near the galleria and I'm so glad I did! We went for HRW and the food and service were amazing! There is a parking garage in the back that's not far at all if you don't want to do valet. It was quite busy for a weekday dinner so I knew it was gonna be good! Our server took his time to explain the drink and food to us, help guiding us to choose our meals. The lighting is dim to create a more relaxed atmosphere environment. Can't wait to be back!
Came here for a date with a reservation for a table of 2 and got seated right by a wall that blocked an exiting way from the table. Despite the restaurant being empty and there was plenty of other table for a party of two. But the server was super nice and friendly, he happily explained the menu and gave recommendations. We order the Garlic Seared Calamari, Garlic Honey Glazed Texas Quail, American Red Snapper and Chilean Sea bass. The calamari and quail were a 8/10 as it was nicely cooked and flavorful. As for the red snapper (5.5/10), the fish was fresh but was way too salty to enjoy. The seabass (7/10) was fresh, nicely cook, and seasoned well though it felt like something was missing. The place wasn't busy when I got there on a Tuesday though it did picked up later in the night. It was will decorated and clean.
3 years ago
We came here to surprise my mom for her 50th birthday. As it was restaurant month, we were happy to find that this place still had reservations open for such a large group. However, my sister specifically asked that we reserve a table in the main dining area, but when we showed up at the restaurant, they had placed our table on their patio, which we didn't really like. The patio is not very pretty at all. However, the food did make up for our seating arrangement. I had the watermelon ceviche, the filet, and key lime for dessert. Everything was great, except the filet was somewhat overcooked. The strange thing was that my uncle also ordered the filet, and also ordered his medium-rare, but his was UNDERcooked. The kitchen needs to work on their consistency in cooking meat. My mom ordered the scallop and ahi tuna for her entree, and I liked that slightly better than my filet. The only negative to her dish was the carrots served on the side were strangely way too sweet, like they had been dipped in sugar water. I really enjoyed the key lime dessert! Tangy, not too sweet, and just the right size. It was topped with a delicious meringue. Overall, the service was nice, and Mr. Masraff even checked in with us to make sure we had a nice experience, so I still give this place 4 stars even though their food could us some improvements in some areas. read more
7 years ago
I came to Masraff's for Houston Restaurant Week and had yet another fantastic experience. They have more variety of dishes on their HRW menu than most other restaurants and service was excellent. Tony Masraff and one of his sons checked on us separately during our dining experience, and our server was excellent. Everyone loved everything that they ordered - the toffee pudding and chocolate fondant cake are both amazing! read more
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2 years ago
My husband and I visited Masraff's to celebrate our anniversary. We made a reservation using OpenTable and when we arrived we were seated right away. We ate from the HRW menu and everything was delicious. We got the crab cake, clam chowder as our appetizers, lobster risotto and rack of lamb for our entree and the apple cobbler and chocolate mousse for desert. The portions were good( considering sometimes the HRW menu portions can be small) the food was hot, fresh and delicious. My personal fav was the lobster risotto, big chunks of lobster and so rich. Also my husband's lamb was cooked to perfection (medium rare). Also have to give a big thumbs up for the apple cobbler, it was topped with a rich vanilla ice cream, it was the perfect balance of tart from the golden delicious apples and buttery crisp and ice cream. My mousse unfortunately was a bit underwhelming, it was a little runny but had a good flavor. We also shared the Louisiana roll which was good. They also provided a complimentary bread basket which was light and not heavy. The ambience was definitely lively for a Friday night, dimmed lighting but not too dark, impressive display of an ample wine collection and beautiful fish display as you enter. We dressed up as to celebrate our anniversary but there was a mix of business casual and casual dress so we didn't feel out of place. The business owner was walking around making small talk but unfortunately we didn't get a chance to speak to him. The hostess was happy to take picture of us in the front and was very nice. Also our waiter was nice and attentive as were the rest of the waitress staff. We were sat at a table big enough for four so we had room for all our plates, also we weren't elbow to elbow with the table next to us which was perfect for an anniversary dinner. Overall we had an enjoyable experience and delicious meal and left full. We parked in the parking garage which wasn't full so no issues with parking. Would love to visit again. read more
5 years ago
Update: I just visited their new location for the first time and I loved it. The Sea Bass was a real standout dish and my husband won't stop raving about it days later. I also loved the sticky toffee pudding dessert. As always, the calamari is so good it makes me want to lick the plate. Masraff's has been my favorite restaurant in Houston for years, and their new location takes it to the next level. Wow! I just visited Masraff's for a special anniversary dinner and I am very impressed. The service, food, and ambiance was incredible. Don't miss the calamari - I promise it will be the best you've ever had! The tuna was fantastic as well. Very good value. We will be back! Five stars! read more
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The food: It was pretty hit or miss. The grilled calamari had was a bit interesting, but with very poor textures. It was just kind of a soggy mess that had an overwhelming onion taste. The crab tower was also just a bit disappointing. I got the tuna and scallop duet, and the theme of getting some things right and other things wrong continued. The scallop part was amazing. Possibly the best scallops I've had. The tuna part was overwhelming with dill. That's basically all I could taste. The vegetables had some sesame sprinkled in, that also overpowered everything else. The "fried rice" was very mushy, and just lacked any consistency that you would want in a fried rice. The chocolate lava cake (I forget what it was called on the menu) was good though, but that's pretty hard to mess up. The service: Mixed as well. Our waiter was friendly and funny, but I would say that the servers really weren't great. There were a couple instances that I thought were really odd. For example, whenever they brought out a dish, rather than saying excuse me or something so they could put the plate down, they would just hold the plate in your peripheral view until you noticed and moved out of the way. Then, there was a moment where they mixed up the appetizers. This got weird when they accidentally served a guy the same appetizer that a girl ordered first. I'm all for chivalry, but rather than just serve the girl the second one, which the waiter was already standing there holding, they made the guy pass his plate across our table, and then served him the second plate. It was just a very weird interaction. Overall: I would say my experience was not the greatest. The scallops and the chocolate lava cake are pulling up my review. I don't know if I would come back here. read more
5 years ago
The food was great! The braised short ribs were rich and the Australian lamb was tender and deliciously flavored. The waiter was a bit sharp / impatient (he had a larger party in his section, so they got the bulk of his attention + it was the end of the night). This was my first time at the new location, and it was very nice. I would certainly return! read more
When there are only compliments left to write, nothing makes me happier than leaving a good review. On some random weekday night, I decided to stumble in here for dinner and there was plenty of seating at the bar even around 7pm. First of all, I love being greeted with folks opening the door. Something exquisite about the whole concept, you just dont see it often nowadays. - SCALLOPS TOPPED WITH ROASTED CARROTS are absolutely spectacular. Unfortunately I have not tried other dishes yet, but this is seriously good. Light on salt, full of flavor. Some of the best scallops I've ever tried. - BAR AREA IS MEH, BUT SERVICE IS GREAT. I expected to find a bit of a nicer bar here, but oh well. The room was just not that nicely designed, but of course, we all know that design can be just a matter of opinion. - SERVICE WAS GREAT. I should note, AS EXPECTED for the amount of money you will be dropping here. read more
Located on Post Oak in a shopping area so there's ton of parking which is a huge plus. They offer complimentary valet but there's a ton of spots to park yourself as well! Interior of the restaurant is chic and nicely decorated, super bright and clean. The tables are well set and service is superb! Tony Masraff himself came by to thank us for dining at his restaurant and to welcome us and tell us he's there if we need anything! Such hospitality!!! We came for HRW but couldn't leave without also ordering the pan seared foie gras! It was our pre appetizer and it was buttery and melt in your mouth delicious! The flavors were a bit of a tart from the balsamic and pears, sweet from the sauce and buttery from the seared foie gras. Definitely unique and yummy! Comes on a bread on the bottom! For HRW we had the calamari - battered and came out in a large piece with a masala sauce and mushrooms on it. Very tender and flavorful! I also tried the watermelon shrimp ceviche with fried plantains, which was so fresh and delicious! The baby arugula salad with a goat cheese and grilled onions was also fantastic and creamy! Second course I ordered the Australia Lamb on broccolini with a side of potato mushroom cakes! The lamb was cooked to perfection and surprisingly not at all gamey tasting! I absolutely devoured it. Very great flavors. I tried the filet mignon, very buttery and well cooked on a bed of risotto. Great flavors as well. The chicken roulade was also good on a bed of wasabi mash potatoes. Very interesting but my least favorite out of the 3 dishes. Dessert we had the apple bread pudding - very dense but good flavors. The mango three way dessert. Tastes like a flan/pudding. And the mini donuts with cinnamon and sugar. This was also dense and not as soft and fluffy as I would like. Dessert was a little disappointing. Overall experience was wonderful. Great regular portion meals for HRW and the service was spectacular. Extra props for the owner making rounds to all his guests! Would recommend for a nice dinner! read more
This is a really nice restaurant to me. I made my stop on a Late Friday night and it wasn't hard for me to get a table. The service was pretty nice and attentive and the interior is nice too. They have a nice patio so I have to go back on a nicer day. I had tried the watermelon ceviche and it was amazing delish. Also ordered a cup of gumbo and this gumbo might be one the only gumbo that you will really see all the real ingredients like okra. Entree- I had tried sea bass and it was fresh and tasty. The only thing is we don't have lots selections for cocktails but it's a open bar so you should be able to order what you like just I like to try some signature cocktails. Overall, I like this place with good food, great location, and easy to find parking! This will be one of my favorite restaurant in H town! read more
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I came here for the first time to close out Houston Restaurant Week. As a huge fan and attendee of RW, this was 100% one of my favorite meals throughout the month. I started with the garlic seared calamari, had the herb roasted lamb as my entree and ended with the Texas peach crostata and each course was delicious. My dad had the halibut and it was truly one of the most perfectly cooked pieces of fish I have ever tasted and the risotto it was served on top of was equally delicious. On top of the great food, the service was excellent. Starting with the hostess who was so welcoming, our server was friendly, helpful and attentive - everything a good server should be. Towards the end of the meal, Mr. Masraff himself made his rounds at all the tables and ended up at ours. He was so nice and it was neat that he was so personal with everyone. He is an interesting guy and seems like a genuinely good person. I love that this is a family owned and operated restaurant! Between the food, service, wine, ambience, it deserves all of the praise it has received over the years. read more
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My first #HoustonRestaurantWeek for 2018 was at one the top HRW line ups, Masraff's. We started off with Foie Gras as one of our appetizers. However, it was not part of the HRW menu, but I absolutely love Foie Gras so I couldn't pass it up. As soon as our server brought it out, it was love at first sight for me. The right texture, thickness, topped with an apricot, and the creative Euro touch to it. As soon as I took a bite of it....mind blown and I was in heaven. Right afterwards, the rest of the deliciousness came. One of the best and freshest lump crab I have ever had. Rack of lamb was so soft and perfectly seasoned and cooked. I appreciated seafood so much after eating the Big Eye Tuna and Scallops because it was perfectly cooked and you can just taste how fresh it was. The desserts afterwards..I ordered the Texas Peach Crostata and he chose the Warm Chocolate Eruption. I liked his more because it comes with a warm chocolate cake with a side of ice cream. The romantic setting, fresh cut flowers, and the magnificent paintings they have at the restaurant is definitely a plus. I had a wonderful experience there and I'm definitely coming back to enjoy more amazing items on the menu. HRW here if definitely worth it. $45 per person for a really great meal. Thanks for the lunch date Gil Funz read more
5 years ago
Food and ambiance was A1. Will definitely recommend This restaurant for special occasions. read more
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Need a solid place to choose for the 2nd week of Houston Restaurant Week? Masraff's makes a solid choice with its delicious, high-quality ingredients, graceful service, and nice presentation. Add that to dressing up a little fancied for a night out with friends, and you've got some fun memories to keep! :D Our party of 5 got to try several dishes, and every course got a thumbs up. Masraff's offers 3 course meals with complimentary bread with butter. While the crab tower appetizer was refreshing with lump crab with diced avocado (and beautifully presented), the famous seared calamari was a pleasant surprise~ The calamari is not fried-- super savory, slightly alcohol taste, and the texture was similar to Asian fish tofu or fish cake, and the accompanying oyster mushrooms beefed up the dish into a hearty appetizer. Both were quite tasty, but I suggest choosing the calamari just to try! Main courses: Lamb chops, filet mignon, and seared tuna & scallops. For the first two, we were asked how we would like the meat cooked, and they were cooked perfectly to desired doneness. My meat-loving friend's really enjoyed the lamb chops (best they've had in their lives, and it came with super tasty mashed potatoes) and steak (with solid but not amazing Mac n cheese). They said for the filet mignon dish, while cooked very well, the shining star would be the sauce accompanying the steak. The scallops were tender but without the usual seared crust, and tuna had a gorgeous red interior and melt-in-your-mouth texture.... *wipes drool* both weren't inherently seasoned heavily, but the sauces on the plate gave the proteins a nice flavor lunch. And the "fried rice" was like a tasty, very moist, and healthy version of your usual Chinese fried rice, savory and yummy! I imagine that for someone who likes crunch or to chew their food a lot, this dish is overall "soft" (everything was super soft and requires minimal chewing) and could be a little off putting perhaps... but I loved it! For dessert, the chocolate eruption was a petite flourless lava cake in a mini ramekin-- presented piping hot and delicious, so much so that my friend's hubby didn't want to share with her!! :P (it's okay, she got some of mine) and it came with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream perched atop an airy semi-shortbread-like walnut (?) cookie. 5/5 on this dessert! The peach crostata also received a 5 from my friend, as it was pretty large and had a generous helping of peaches on top of a flaky crust. As for the Spiked Milkshake and Oatmeal Cookies... womp womp, that was a surprising (and only) fail for the night. Deceivingly creamy looking, the milkshake was described as pure alcohol without any milky texture whatsoever! My friends took a sip each, tried to stir it up without avail, and abandoned their efforts. The cookies with the shake were standard cookies, but sharing is caring, so they did not go dessertless that night ^o^ The ambiance is fancy, a little dark for my tastes, but there were cushioned benches for parties around our size in addition to the normal chairs. The service was super dee duper-- food came out relatively quickly, silverware was switched out between courses, and the waiters were all very nice! They didn't refill my water glass a few times, but I drink water like a camel, so I can't fault them for that... Parking is no issue; they have valet, but why pay when the entire shopping plaza parking lot is empty? Aside from the milkshake mini fiasco, Masraff's was great. HRW is a smashing deal to check this out Houston favorite, make a reservation today! read more
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Oh, talk about happy dance! I typically don't order beef. My go to is chicken or seafood, but for some reason I wanted the meatloaf! Wow, such a good decision. It certainly wasn't any meatloaf I was used to, but it was ahhhh-mazzzing! It came on top of a bed of potato's and green beans. I literally made a happy plate - which is unlike me....especially when taking a client out for lunch. I had no shame. Less than 24 hours later....I want to go back. read more
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Outstanding food and service, attentive and engaging. Russell and Tony are terrific hosts and make their guests feel welcome while serving up some of the tastiest food in town. Excellent menu - difficult to decide what to order, each option sounds better than the next! read more
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A long time fan of Masraff's at the previous location, it was a delightful experience at the new location on the Katy freeway. The menu is incredible, with something that will satisfy anyone's tastebuds. The service was spot on and having Carlos serving us was perfect. The topper for our ladies lunch was Mr. Masraff himself come and have a conversation with us. We will be back soon. read more
4 years ago
We had the honor of bringing 30 people to Masraff's for Mardi Gras. I was so impressed that the menu was not only carefully thought out to go with our theme but was outstanding. I had the Avo Caser and the Wakame Crusted Tuna. It was light and so refreshing, satiating every taste bud. I am also so grateful for the staff's incredible responsiveness. They carried on with such a pleasant demeanor amidst the busy-ness of the event. Thank you for accommodating us, and being so patient with our group. I highly recommend this place for its atmosphere, attentive staff, and most of all, the divine cuisine. I plan on coming back for a wedding anniversary. Excitedly looking forward to trying other items on the menu! read more
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9655 Katy Fwy
Ste 190
Houston, TX 77024
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Is the dining room area open for business?
It is and starts to get busier on Fridays after 630pm.
What is the noise level here?
Multiple dining sections. Large bar area. Not so bad when I was there.
How is the dress code? Will jeans and nice top be ok?
The jeans should be dressy.
Do you have a cork fee or allow to bring my own wine?
They do not allow you to bring your own wine
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