Hugh Hensley served me two nights ago on Thursday . He was extremely informative about my wine selection . He is definitely the person I would want picking out my wine and entrees. read more

So I decided to give Masraff's another try because the last time I was here I got the Filet Mignon and it wasn't exceptional. Given they are known for their seafood I wanted to try it one more time and I'm glad I did! Last night I went for dinner and their HRW menu was even better than what they had listed online. I started off with the Duck Confit Ravioli which was so good given I'm not even a duck or Ravioli person. For my entree I choose the scallops and tuna with their amazing risotto. It was cooked perfectly and flavorful. We also ordered the macaroni which wasn't bad. This time for dessert I got mango creme brûlée which was in a peach instead of the traditional crust which I think was good but I liked their bread pudding better. My brother ended his meal with a cappuccino which he said was amazing. Service was not bad, nothing to complain about. I definitely recommend this place but if you do come gear towards their seafood. read more

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Another great meal at one of our favorite spots in Houston especially for HRW. We had the Gatlic Seared Calamari, Jumbo Lump Crab Tower for appetizers, Hawaiian Big Eye Tuna and Diver Scallop Duet, as well as Wild Alaskan Haibut with Risotto for our main entrees, Fresh Berries Napoleon and Warm Chocolate Eruption for dessert. Needless to say, I was worried for fine dining with great quality food and service from our waiter, Roberto. Even got a visit from Mr. Masraff himself as he served us one of our entree! You cannot go wrong at this place!!! TTU (two thumbs up) from the King and Queen! read more

Excellent service ! Food was very delicious.... Enjoyed that the Managers and Owner took personal interest of our visit ... Due to the " skimpy " serving of my pasta, it was quickly replaced with more yum yum! read more

Masraff's - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Outstanding from the moment we made our reservation to the moment we left. We were greeted in a very welcoming way and served in an outstanding manner throughout. Highly recommend whether personal or business. We will be back. Great food, service, and wine. Fair prices. read more

Food was great! Service was unbelievable, got to meet Mr Massraff. He's 81 and still has a real passion for his business. Just the way he built Masraff's from day 1! read more

Went there for dinner and had a great experience. Yelp has it closing at 11pm but they close @10pm so we get there at 10:13 and the manager still allowed us to eat after we begged. He was very kind . Our server was great, he knew the menu so he suggested great items. I had the crab cake which was delicious, and the filet mignon and the Mac and cheese. Great restaurant read more

This place is amazing. We came for Restaurant weeks but we will definitely be back before the 2018 Restaurant weeks. I'm willing to bet that my wife will insist on a return visit in the week or two. Everyone and all the food was excellent. This is my new favorite restaurant and I don't enjoy change. Restaurant weeks and Massraff's is awesome read more

First off - when you go, ask for Tracie, she was the best server we've ever had. Secondly, start with the calamari, it will blow your socks off! You actually get the meat, not just a bunch of deep fried tentacles. It's presentation is beautiful and every mouthful is a delightful bite. Thirdly, our server, Tracie, knows her wine and their food. If she recommends it, I say go for it. Finally, every dish from start to desert was well prepared, pleasantly presented and had incredible taste. The atmosphere at Masraff's is quiet for such a busy place. The manager Brian stopped by our table and we felt he really cared about our experience. I can tell this establishment values it's customers. You truly get what you pay for these days. If you want a top notch, top eating, top dining experience - you have to dine at Masraff's. read more

My wife and I went here for a date night and found the restaurant to be wonderful. The service was great, and the food wonderful. We started out with the Foie Gras which was served with a nice Sauternes. The food gras was rich and smooth, and went great with the Sauternes. For dinner we had the Chipotle veal chop, and the duet of Tuna and Diver scallops. Both dishes were cooked to perfection, and appropriately portioned. Dessert consisted of the pear creme brûlée, a must have when you dine here. Overall, this was a great experience and a place to revisit. read more

We dine at a new restaurant every week. I was so excited about trying Masraff's and like most weeks, we researched the menu, read reviews and got excited about our choices. We arrived to a very friendly hostess but were immediately passed off to someone who decided last minute to shlept us in the bar area? "Just put them at table #33" was what I heard. Hmm? That kind of set the tone but we just overlooked it and tried to enjoy our meal amongst football and the very busy bar area. My husband even whispered "I'm sorry" to me. I would have just sat at the bar and not made reservations had I known we'd be thrown over there. Our server was kind and attentive and the wine and food was great. We just didn't have the experience that we read about in so many reviews... because we were thrown in the bar. Maybe we should not have made our first visit during HRW. We just really wanted a fine dining experience for the investment. Just a little bummed. read more

I have zero complaints after last nights dinner. The waiter was great and gave very good suggestions. We had the braised lamb risotto as an appetizer and we nearly licked the plate clean we loved it so much. For dinner I had the seared snapper on top of orzo with a creamy sauce and fried mushrooms. My husband had the seared tuna. We barely spoke we were so happy with what we were putting into our mouths. Basically...we highly recommend this place for dinner! read more

My boyfriend and I came here to try it out for HRW and it is probably the best high end restaurant we have ever ate at. Making reservations was easy because it can be easily done online. The location is easy to find as well, and it has it's own parking lot! When we walked in, the hostess was friendly, and showed us to our table. For my first course I ordered the calamari, and it was absolutely delicious. The texture was perfect, not overcooked, and the sauce alongside with it was impeccable. For my second course, I ordered the scallops and ... they were amazing. Repeatedly that night I mentioned how buttery they were. The texture was perfect, and it was adjoined with two chunks of smoked fish and some rice. The rice was okay for me, but the rest of the plate was perfect! For dessert I ordered the chocolate molten cake a la mode. This was pretty good, the ice cream though was the best part in my opinion :P All in all, if you're looking for a place to eat and you have money to spend, this place is worth visiting! read more

Been there twice and felt the same both times, good but not inventive or exciting. Service is with a smile, might just take a little longer then you would like. Appetizers are typically where the Chef will be most adventurous, nothing really adventurous here. All good, solid plates, but nothing new and exciting. You definitely need to go with seafood for an entree. It is what they do best, but not as tasty or inventive as Reef. Deserts are a low point, but it is reflected in the price, so can't whine too much. Don't think they really care about dessert, which sucks for a horizontally challenged foodie as myself. All in all, think the place is great if you love wine, enjoy good service, and want a tasty but uneventful meal. Not really what I am looking for though. Think it is a perfect place for retirees that enjoy eating out. I will go to Reef next time, unless I have to take my Mother, then I will be back here. read more

Food was good, ordered the special which was cod, everything was pretty nice until a portion of the dining area became very smoky! The cooking area is very close to the one of the dining areas......the smoke was pretty significant and I couldn't believe they didn't have better ventilation. Besides that one table of guest was extremely loud which was kind of irritating. Overall we enjoyed the food and service and would probably go again. Please don't review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you're connected in any way to the owner or employees. read more

This is my third time eating here and the service is always top notch. I cannot stress how good the service is. True definition of a fine dining experience. Food was delicious and good sizes. Their non friend calamari was delicious and their duck was amazing. I recommend eating here. read more

Great for a date night out! Not just any place with a steak and potatoes, but delicious twists on some of America's favorites... fried veal chops, bison, filet and lobster pot pie, etc. Extensive wine list and excellent service. The last time we went, we had a new server that was very overwhelmed, but management and other servers took notice and stepped in before we could even say anything.. clearly the employees want to make this a great dining experience for everyone! Tony Masraff even stopped by for a quick chat. read more

Meh.. the service was so mediocre and the food was forgettable. I think ambiance is what makes people think this place is so great but if you are a true foodie then you will know that "bacon wrappwd " anything is soooooooo horribly outdated and bland . . The food was just decent and the service was very bad . I wouldn't return . read more

Amazing ambience and food. Tracy our waitress was so very helpful and all her recommendations were delicious!!! Mr. Masraff was so sweet to make sure we were happy with our dinner. Wonderful experience!!! read more

Masraff's - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Okay, I finally made our way to try this spot out and man it was amazingggg!! Here is what my taste buds got to experience: 1.) 1st course - calamari in some sort of soy reduction sauce garnished with wild mushroom. One of the best tasting calamari's I've ever had. They were almost more like mini calamari steaks if you will. Delicious! read more

Parking was a breeze since they are located within the same shopping strip as some other big stores and restaurants. The bar are is fully stocked with wines and all type of beverages which makes the experience very comfy and delightful. The lobby are is very cozzy and legant. The overall apperance of the stablishement is superb; wondergully decorated with elegant taste and superior attention to details. The food is oustanding; a worth of praise even for the most developed palette. read more

This restaurant is probably one of my favorite for American and seafood in Houston. I am from Hawaii, so we get a lot of good seafood and have many great restaurants, but this place will remain memorable and high on my list. The flavors are spot on and not so overwhelming to kill the taste of the main ingredient. I had the Caesar salad and loved the dressing on it. My main course was the Red Snapper and my husband had the Chicken dish and both were amazing. Our waiter Claudiu was very nice and helpful and did everything possible to make our experience wonderful. We will be back!! read more

All the food I tried was excellent. Very well combination and taste. Fabulous! Deserts are also cool. Great wine selection as well. A+

Masraff's is Maspectacular!! My bf took me here for dinner the other night and I truly have to say that it is one of the best dining experiences of my life! We arrived a few minutes early for our reservation and were immediately seated. Our waitress Monica (who is awesome) immediately came over and handed us a wine list which is quite extensive and nothing else and asked if we would like a cocktail. There is so much that I loved about this first interaction. One, we were immediately greeted. Two, we weren't handed a menu of food that we felt pressured to look at which gave us time to enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail without distraction. Once our cocktails came we did begin perusing the wine list which I have already said is extensive and could be a bit overwhelming but the sommelier came over and led us through the wine list and helped us pick an excellent bottle. Once we were finishing our cocktails we requested our dinner menus and began the very difficult task of choosing what to eat out of all of the tempting choices. We finally decided on the calamari and the quail as appetizers. I cannot begin to describe the amazingness of the calamari. It was so buttery soft and garlicky and perfectly seasoned and the sauce is something I will be dreaming of for a long time to come. The bf truly enjoyed the quail as well. For my entree I had the tuna with wasabi mash potatoes. This was the freshest, most perfectly seared and seasoned tuna I have ever had. The bf had the lamb chops which were to die for. I loved the fact that at different times during the meal we were greeted by both owners who were ensuring that we were having a wonderful evening and we were!! read more

Very, very happy with every experience I've ever had at Masraff's. High quality and well prepared food with very good service. Proprietor takes great pride in his establishment and stops by every table, every night. Always a go to place for a special event, but also for when you want a risk free nice evening out. They always deliver! They do a great job with large business groups as well. Very flexible. Highly recommended. read more

Man, what a solid meal. I haven't had a five star meal in Houston in a while. The restaurant is beautiful, and there's an amazing outdoor area. But I really love that it's in a plaza, so not too pretentious and you're not forced to valet. Our waiter was... interesting. Very friendly, but a little bit obnoxious. He made a lot of "jokes" (like "I thought you guys said you were ready to order!") that some might not have taken very well, but he was super accommodating and made great suggestions. I ended up ordering the sea bass (the waiter's favorite dish) that came with a giant scallop on a bed of corn, couscous, and a buttery cream sauce. The sea bass was tender, but not melt-in-your-mouth tender. And without the sauce, the fish had no flavor (which is pretty normal for fish, but I'd expect them to do something special with it). But the scallop- oh gees, that thing was huge. And it was so tender that the middle was borderline raw. The perfect consistency. I'm tempted to get only scallops next time. My bf had the paella risotto that also came with a scallop, plus two giant shrimp, and sausage. The flavor was a little bizarre to me- it was paella with a cajun spicy flavor, but there was also risotto, so the spice just threw me off. The birthday girl had the New York strip steak, which I tried a little bit of. The monster steak was the best cooked medium rare I've ever seen. The outside was the only brown, and the entire inside was all red with the center almost rare. It was delicious. Usually, the flavor only sticks to the outside of the meat, but the whole piece of meat, both in and out, was completely seasoned. Other dishes that looked delicious were the Peking duck (although a point was made that you could get Peking duck in Chinatown for half the price. I guess the flavoring would be different though.) and rack of lamb. But the best part was that the owner (Mr. Masraff?) and the head chef (I really don't know if he was the head chef, but just let me believe it) came out and asked how our meal was. It was a really nice gesture that someone cares, even though we don't look like Houston upper crust. read more

Disappointed. Called ahead to request vegan dinner options. The request was confirmed by Lauren. She said the server will give me a few options. When we sat down, we asked our server, Kurt, if anything in the bread basket is vegan. We were told no and was not offered alternatives. Then comes ordering time, we asked what kind of vegan options they have prepared. Kurt said he can make whatever I want as long as they have the ingredients. So I asked if they can make a ratatouille for my appetizer. He counteroffered the spinach salad on the menu without cheese. Well..that's not what I asked for but ok. Salad was disappointing..it's basically just a few leaves of spinach with walnuts. For my entree, I decided to go with something easy since they failed to deliver a decent appetizer. I asked for a grilled veggie plate and I told Kurt exactly the vegetables I want which were zucchini, broccolini, Portobello mushrooms and spinach. He said sure, no problem. You probably could have guessed by now..when my entree came, it was just spinach and zucchini. I asked Kurt about the broccolini and Portobello mushroom. He seemed frustrated but shortly after he brought me a plate of sautéed mushrooms. I didn't bother to ask for my broccolini at that point. I simply just gave up. The rest of the party ordered the swordfish, tuna and scallops dish and everyone was equally underwhelmed. Service.meh. Food.meh. read more

I've been in Houston for business and in my travels I love eating at local, family-owned restaurants. Masraff's did not disappoint! I arrived on a Tuesday evening with no reservation and had my choice of a table. Admittedly I was a table of one and chose to sit in the lounge, but it was a great experience. The food was fantastic and an excellent selection of wine. I had the risotto for appetizer, the grouper (one of the evening specials) and some bread pudding for dessert. They were all excellent and mouth watering. Service was even better. You can tell it's a family owned restaurant with a lot of history. My waiter worked there for 8 years and was very friendly and great to visit with. The jazz musician (Magic Xylophone) was great to listen to. The gentleman was as friendly as can be, even taking a seat with me to chat. He has been playing his music for the restaurant for 12 years! All in all it was a wonderful experience and if I lived here or visit again I will take a date! It's enough to find a restaurant with excellent food but to add impeccable, friendly service makes the entire experience more than just about satisfying my appetite. read more

My wife and I have been here 3 times, and had our wedding catered by Masraff's. It is an absolutely fantastic place, with excellent food and impeccable service during every visit so far. I recommend their divers scallops and their risottos. read more

Sat at the bar and service wasn't great. I only sat at the bar because I was alone and there weren't any tables. I had water and ice tea neither of which would've been refilled unless I asked. I had the salmon with capers and it was just ok, mainly because the salmon was undercooked. I couldn't eat the center, which was disappointing for $33. They didn't offer to cook it more or replace it with something else. I told the server but he just took my plate and my utensils. I asked about olives and bread twice. I only knew to ask because he asked if I wanted some. He finally brought them and I had to wait to have any because he took my utensils. I ordered the pear brûlée and the pear still had the stem and was too hard. I had it wait for silverware again! I was underwhelmed here... read more

This place is excellent. Outstanding food, great service and nice atmosphere. I've been coming here a long time since before they changed their location and I highly recommend it. read more

The restaurant is very beautiful. Service was wonderful, staffs were very friendly. Ambiance is great which definitely boost your appetite. We had seafoods. The crab cake and gumbo were delicious. The 2 main dishes we had were okay. I wish all there are tablecloths on all tables. The section that we sat didn't have tablecloth, which wasn't very nice. read more

Excellent service and food! Everything was delicious! The crab cake and sea bass were amazing!! 5 stars overall, no question.

By far the best Restaurant Week restaurant we've been to and possibly one of the best restaurants I've been to in Houston. Plenty of parking at the new location, there's no need for valet. The crowd here is very well dressed. I'm pretty much in my work clothes every time I go out for dinner bc I get off fairly late, but I didn't feel out of place here. While we were waiting for the other half of the party, we hung out at the bar. The bartenders were friendly. The hostess even came to the bar to check up on us and see if we wanted to go ahead and get seated. Now onto the review of the food: 1. Wild Mushroom Ravioli - either the taste of truffle is growing on me or Masraff's completely blew me away with how they incorporated it into this dish. The aroma was definitely there, but the flavor was not overwhelming at all. The ravioli was flavorful and succulent. Loved how the mushrooms absorbed the truffle broth. I wish I had more of this dish. 2. Paella Risotto - The saffron was an interesting but good twist on the risotto. The diver scallop and prawn were huge. Both good, however, I think the scallop that came on my boyfriend's seabass dish was sweeter and tastier. Not sure what caused the difference. Overall tasty dish. 3. Warm Double Chocolate Fondant - Ridiculously satisfying if you have a sweet tooth. This is what every molten cake should taste like. It sure didn't look appetizing with all the chocolate oozing out and creating a hot mess with the melting ice cream, but who cares. I could have licked this plate clean if no one was looking. At the end of the meal, we even got to meet Mr. Masraff himself. He was making his rounds asking all the tables how the meal was. What a funny man. He was wondering why a few of us hadn't cleaned off every bit of the creme brulee dish. He began to cut a piece of pear off a friend's dish, and for a second, I thought he was gonna force feed it to my friend. Thank goodness he didn't though. It might have caused for some awkward stares. Highly recommended for a nice night out. read more

A friend and I heard many great things about Masraff's and decided to check it out for Houston Restaurant Week this year. I'm glad we did, because now I want to come back and try all of the other items on the menu! Complimentary valet parking is a plus. The poppy seed and focaccia bread was a great start to the evening. While waiting for our food, we ordered two cocktails. I forget what my friend ordered, but my malibu express tasted like a strawberry mojito. It could have been a little stronger, but it was still refreshing (3.5/5). Appetizers: Garlic Seared Calamari, which came with oyster mushrooms, shaved onion, cilantro, and a soy reduction. This dish was such a unique combination of flavors and a new approach to calamari that pleasantly surprised me (4/5). Crispy Vietnamese Duck Confit Spring Rolls, which was tasty, but nothing special - just imagine 2 large egg rolls filled with shredded duck (3.5/5). Entrees: Duet Of Cilantro Laced Nairagi And Diver Scallops, Lemon And Pea Risotto with sautéed baby zucchini and sunburst squash, saffron emulsion. Oh boy, this one was a combination of two dishes that Masraff's offers in their regular menu. The scallops were melt in your mouth good, and the tuna paired nicely with the saffron emulsion. Risotto was spot on. (5/5) House Cured Berkshire Pork Chop, Mashed Potatoes with ginger braised red cabbage, pineapple confit, char sue glaze. The presentation was amazing for this dish. The chop was massive, and the char sue glaze was to die for. The sides for this dish definitely stole the show. My only complaint with the pork chop was that it was a little on the dry side, but the flavor was spot on. Although dry meat is bad, the glaze compensated and I still really enjoyed the dish overall (4/5). Desserts: Warm Triple Berry Bread Pudding with white chocolate, blueberry compote and cream cheese mousse. Bread pudding is one of my favorite desserts, and this one certainly did not disappoint. It had the perfect firm to moist ratio and the cream cheese mousse complemented the berry flavors perfectly. (5/5) Molten Chocolate Eruption with vanilla bean ice cream. So I originally ordered the peach creme brûlée, so I was surprised when this arrived. However, after tasting it, I was completely happy with the mistake. The chocolate eruption is most comparable to a brownie that hasn't been baked all the way. The inside was somewhat runny but combined with the vanilla bean ice cream and it was.. yum. (5/5) To top off the great meal, Mr. Masraff himself stopped by our table to make sure we were enjoying our meal and experience. The only complaint with the dinner was that our waiter seemed to have forgotten our check for about 30 minutes, but the food was just too good for that to have ruined our night, especially since our conversation distracted us from this mishap. Live music throughout the night was nice too. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for any milestone celebration, fancy occasion, or just a romantic date night. Did I mention that I was so full I didn't want to move? Win. read more

Great atmosphere. Food is top quality. Get the ravioli, chocolate fondant, and the chilean sea bass. But I'm sure you couldn't go wrong with anything on their incredible menu. read more

Favorite place to enjoy fine dining in Houston! Always excellent service (ask for TRACIE and try whatever she recommends - she's amazing), food is prepared to perfection - both visually and tastefully. Everyone needs to have their calamari app and the crab cake. I don't think you can make a bad choice on the menu but my favorite is their Chilean Sea Bass. Beats any place around. read more

**HRW review** i loved it the first time and it was just as amazing if not more the second time! 1st course: Garlic seared calamari - a Masraff's staple. it was really deliciuos. 2 big steaks of calamari with a slightly sweet asian tasting sauce. not your typical calamari and more delicious! Rissoto du Jour - asian inspired rissoto with chicken. super delicious as well! never had tried an asian inspired rissoto and was skeptical of how it would taste and was pleasantly surprised that i actually really enjoyed it. 2nd course: Seared walu - fish was cooked to perfection. tender and flakey.... cut super easily with a fork. the sides weren't as good as the fish. crab quinoa ... crab was good... quinoa taste didnt go well with the rest of the dish.... maybe i just don't like quinoa that much Charred new zealand rack of lamb - soooo gooodddd!!! even my bf who isnt a big fan of lamb thought it was extremely delicious. even though we were at a nice restaurant i still picked up the bone and got the little pieces of meat still stuck on them.... yeah not my classiest moment. 3rd course: Creme de Caramel - like a creme brulee but caramel flavored. interesting concept that paid off. super tasty Dark chocolate capriotada - probably one of the best desserts i've had in a while. 1. love love love dark chocolate.... not to mention its made with mexican chocolate 2. love chocolate cake and bread pudding.... capriotada is like a lovely marriage between the two 3. topped with dulce de leche ice cream gosh i love this place!! hits the spot every time.... also love how the owner is always around making sure every table had a good dining experience. read more

Too pricey for the quality. Went here once, won't go again. The location is a little odd as it is located right next to a Luby's. The valet was completely rude to me and my guest, and it set the tone for the entire night. I would not recommend. read more

Masraff's is one of those upscale places that you probably drive by often and never think twice about, except for every August when you see their name pop up on HRW's list of participating restaurants and then you think to yourself, "man, that menu is boss." For the past 4 years that I've been enjoying Houston's greatest month, I've had that exact thought and it wasn't until last night that I actually got around to trying it out. --Ambiance: Not even going to get into this because it's obviously $$$ so that means the restaurant is fancy and expects you to not come in wearing cut-offs and flip flops. It can be an intimate setting but I think it's better suited for groups wanting to have a nice classy dinner over a couple of wine bottles. --Food: My entire party was quite impressed with the choices offered on the HRW menu, so that was a win-win-win because all of us were able to try something different, and I was able to see what was good and what was not. 1. The Traditional Vietnamese Crispy Peking Duck Spring Rolls were hot, crispy, and just the way I wanted them; what sold me on this dish is their sweet chili sauce. With every dip and bite, there was that moment where you would enter food bliss as the flavors danced off every single bud in your mouth. Needless to say, I wiped my plate clean of that sauce. A close second was the Garlic Seared Calamari due to its buttery, juicy, and extremely tender delicacy. I did try the quail and risotto du juor. Both were good in its own way, but nothing was too memorable about either item. Of course, the BF would disagree about the former because he enjoyed his ham wrapped quail immensely. 2. The Duet of Cilantro Laced Hebi (Hawaiian Spearfish) and Dry Scallops was served with a plate full of vegetables that I did not care for whatsoever. Though the plate doesn't look too appetizing or filling, it really is. The scallops were blackened to the point where they are served practically dry, yet there is still that hint of moisture that you can see and taste when you cut into the scallop. The hebi was soft and fatty and quite delicate for being served rare. But the WALU is where it's at. I took a few (huge) bites of my sister's Walu and I instantly wished I ordered what I came there for. I mean, c'mon. Masraff's had me at "walu." The fish was rich, moist, and above all buttery! I honestly can't remember the last time I enjoyed a fish that buttery since Roy's at Pebble Beach two years ago (and that is not exactly an experience to be forgotten). So yes, take it to heart when I say that the walu will not disappoint. Another favorite was the filet mignon, served medium rare. The filet was tender and juicy with all of its goodness oozing out onto the plate. Yum! I did also try the lamb, which did not make the cut on my list of top restaurants for game-y meat, but the blue potato puree was pretty bomb! 3. All you need to know about the desserts is that the mini doughnuts are a MUST TRY. Hot and freshly baked, each little puff balls are thrown in a mix of cinnamon sugar and powdered sugar. Of course, I think it would have been much more magical had they just served it straight with powdered sugar and no cinnamon, but it was dessert heaven nevertheless. Also, you have to try the basil ice cream on the apple turnovers because it is absolutely refreshing and minty! --Service: Even though OpenTable had no availability for a party of 8 on a Wednesday night, I decided to give them a call and was easily able to make a reservation with the hostess. Right off the bat, I was able to appreciate their service because it wasn't like I called two weeks in advance. When we arrived, we were seated immediately in the first dining section to your right. Our table was already set up in a corner with the HRW menu already laid out. Our waitress came by shortly and started us off with a bottle of Merlot and a glass of Moscato for me. What I liked about her, besides her fun and bright attitude, was her knowledge in spirits. She was able to pick out what was a good alternative to Rutherford Hill, since Masraff's doesn't carry the brand, and she recommended one of the best moscatos I've had to date. My only regret is that I should have ordered a bottle, but I luckily remember the name of it: Pio Cesare circa 2010. Beyond that, she was patient, helpful, and can actually take a decent group photo. Kudos to her. --Overall: Unfortunately for this review, I have to give it all up to Masraff's. They took home 5 stars and a big HELL YEAH! whereas I just took home my fat self with no regrets. The food is phenomenal, the service is awesome, and between complimentary valet and a huge public lot, I'm willing to bet that there's nothing more you can ask for on a quiet Wednesday night or a bustling Friday night. Congrats, Masraff's, on earning my longest review yet. You deserve it. read more

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