I came here the other nice for HRW. I have been here once before about 3 years ago and it is still as amazing as I remembered! To start off, I tried the calamari, which is AMAZING. The sauce was sweet and had a bit of heaven in it. I also tried the watermelon shrimp ceviche which was also amazing. The only appetizer that I tried that wasn't that great was the chicken risotto. For the entree, I had the duet of scallops and Hawaiian tuna which was fantastic. The bed that it was on was sweet, flavorful and it all went very well together. I also tried the rack of lamb which was good as well. I usually do not like lamb but this one did not have the gamete taste to it, which is why I liked it. For dessert I had the doughnuts (basically beignet) light in dough and crispy. Yummm. I tried the apple bread pudding, the mango three times and the key lime pie. Surprisingly I like the key lime pies because I usually do not like lime pies... The service was great, the ambiance was great. One thing that surprised me was that the owner actually stopped by our table to ask how our dinner was! Sweet old guy walking around a successful restaurant. I love to see that. Way to go Mr. Masraff! read more

Amazing!!! Love this place. Went for lunch and had the Hawaiian Sear tuna. So fresh and good. The off the menu 3 sampler appetizer is a must. read more

WARNING!! Food Poisoning! I usually don't write reviews as I'm guilty of being a consumer of yelp versus a contributor. Well I feel my recent experience at Masraff's and the way they handled our complaint deserved a review. I went for Houston Restaurant Week on 8/23. The service and atmosphere I would give 4.5 stars. We were promptly seated and waiter greeted us immediately even though there wasn't an empty seat in the place. The service throughout the meal was also excellent. I had the Calamari, Seared Walu, and the mini doughnuts for dessert. Everything tasted great throughout dinner. Towards the end of the meal I felt a little discomfort but wrote it off as over eating. Fast forward to 4 a.m. and I'm in the bathroom vomiting involuntarily. I also suffered from this food poisoning for the following 3 days. I contacted Masraff's via email just giving them a heads-up about what I had ordered and my experience. I got a reply a few days later with a response summed up as "I'm sorry but thats your problem". They also recently got dinged by a food safety inspector for a chef eating in the kitchen. I'm sure this wasn't the first time they had questionable food prep practices. Google "masraff's inspector eating in kitchen". While this is only my experience and the overwhelming amount of reviews is positive I just wanted to warn others no place is worth getting sick over. read more

Aughhhh this place was so good, omg. My husband and I planned this dinner in advance to celebrate the end of 2 weeks of my working overnights. It was a perfect dinner and perfect evening! The place is formal and beautiful but not stuffy, and the service is top notch. We enjoyed an array of deliciousness which included the wild mushroom ravioli and chilled colossal crab to start with, and the swordfish (for me) and bison ribeye (for my husband). It's actually hard to say what stood out about this meal, because I would have to say, um, EVERYTHING. The appetizers were probably the best ones we could have thought to order...though I haven't tried the others so they may be just as delish. My fish was sooooooo perfectly done and so completely mouth-watering that it was a little hard to believe. And my husband LOVED his bison. We got the warm apple bread pudding for dessert, and that was also as good as it sounds. The place is pricey, but in my mind it doesn't really matter since it's that good haha. This stands out as the best fine dining experience I've had since moving to Houston. Next special occasion, we'll be back!! Amaze... read more

The food and service were very good and definitely5 stars; however, I was disappointed in the amount of gnats flying around the table and food so that cost them a star. I would not expect that at a high end restaurant. I saw lots of tables were experiencing the same issue, and shooing gnats away. This was very embarrassing because I took a friend as a pick me up, and I felt this took away from the experience. I would like to give them another shot though as the food and service were excellent. I just hope gnats aren't normal for them. read more

Hooray Restaurant Week(s)! Most restaurants typically don't offer the food that I would want to get off-the HRW menu, but Masraff's menu is what convinced me to come here, they offered the best of all 3 course worlds: risotto, steak and molten chocolate cake. In order to get a variety, we each got something different to split. The spinach salad was pretty yummy, the dressing was legit. I got the ribeye which was not too fatty, perfectly cooked, my boyfriend got the walu (huh?) which turned out to be an amazing halibut-like fish with awesome flavor. The waiter was great and the water boys definitely earned their pay since I drink like a camel. Overall, this was a nice experience and I would come back during non-HRW. read more

If you like to taste as well as watch shows like Top Chef, Masraff's offers you that five star, five senses experience. From the moment I entered this restaurant, I knew their staff was there to provide me an evening of culinary delights in a modern villa. The highly skilled waiters served all eighty of us in the private room with flair, speed and accuracy. They were tall, so some of the dishes seem to shade my head as they reached their destination. I had a very creamy Caesar Salad with cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan reggiano and eggplant croutons, while my friend had a creamy shrimp bisque soup with a shrimp resting on a raft of crisp toast in a mini-tureen. We both started to smile. For the main dish, I ordered something I love, but never make at home, Flat Iron Seared Half Lamb Rack, Haricot Verts, Whipped Potatoes, Roasted Garlic-Herb Pesto with Balsamic Reduction. Oh, did I hum as a enjoyed combining these flavors in my mouth. The lamb was moist with the fresh herbs mixed, spring beans, and garlic potatoes. From the plating to the tasting, I was in culinary bliss. My friend and the health conscious people at the table order the Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass, Creamed Leek and Shrimped Orzo Pasta, Tomato-Mango Confit with Saffron Essence. The raft of fish floated on the orzo with the little shrimp peaking out of the it. They enjoyed, but I was the only one humming. For dessert I ordered the Butter Roasted Pear Creme Brulee and Whole Berry Sauce. Julia Child was correct, for flavor one can never have too much butter. The roasted pear was the dish for the Creme Brulee. Sweet and Sophisticated flavors mixed again in just the right balance. I just kept humming. My friend had the Warm Double Chocolate Fondant, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Creme Anglaise. Yes I tasted it and it was delicious. My dessert was definitely more sensual. The reason I had the opportunity to dine at Masraff's was that a friend of mine invited me to accompany her to a lecture set up by her investment broker. We had a private room which fit about 80 people. Wine flowed. I enjoy a glass of house white wine while waiting for my friend to arrive. I was in a room full of investment clients in elegant business attire who chatted with their brokers. I tried to circulate, but kept getting calls from my friend who had a difficult time differentiating Post Oak Blvd to Post Oak Lane off of San Felipe. Just after she arrived (we were escaping our families and wanted to hear the "Nerves of Steel" Lecture by Dr. Kevin Elko) we sat at our table so we could listen to Dr. Elko entertaining and enlightening presentation. (I knew he was the speaker of the night because he had the darkest tan.) It was short and to the point about the value of time, of attitude and of what you put into your head. While he spoke, I nibbled on herb bread that was sweet without butter. The plate of olives also provided entertainment to the palette. We laughed and cried (at least I cried about the make-a-wish children enjoying Disney World). When we left our dining room, the restaurant was filled and some one was playing charming music in the entryway. Everyone looked like they were enjoying their dining experience at Masraff''s. So our night away from the ordinary mac and cheese was rewarded by being pampered by the waiters and the cooks. I think I will bring my husband here to celebrate something. Time is too short to waste on the mundane. read more

get the seared calimari!! very nice atmosphere. went here for HRW. a must try read more

Had Valentine's Dinner with my girlfriend and it was amazing!!! The menu was pre fixe and pretty expensive but overall so worth it! The atmosphere was incredible a great place to have a special, romantic date! read more

Hosted a 50th birthday there for 20 in a private area. Appreciated that I was able to pick menu and wines in advance. Everything was great, from appetizers to desserts. The two waiters assigned to us were pleasant and offered great service. read more

I dined here last night....and let me just say the service was amazing. I was waiting on a friend and my waiter (Barry), came back every second to make sure I was ok. He made my experience memorable and described the food like he makes them hisself lol. The food was awesome and Barry's service was exquisite! This restaurant is a must try and ask for Barry! read more

Just had the veal chop - one of the best dinners I have had. I'm a steak fan, but this dish is worthy of repeating regularly. Perfection.

Excellent food. Great service. Very nice decor. Caters to an older crowd. Great place for a quiet personal date to catch up or business date

I enjoy Masraff's! It has a very good wine list. The caviar, calamari and tuna were really great.

Sensational - my new go to fine dining restaurant in Houston. I live in Montrose and tend to stay in the area/EaDo but I've been missing out on this gem. The wine cellar was quiet and romantic. We loved our salads (buratta and spinach) and entrees (tuna w shitake mushrooms/noodles and halibut w risotto). The wine list is extensive and reasonable. Service was excellent. read more

Well I guess my first confession here is that I dont eat out at fine dining establishments too too often. You can usually find me at middle class fine dining establishment or my favorite taco truck..hehe. But anyways I do consider myself to be a good judge of food and can appreciate a fine dining experience when it may come my way, which is usually during Houston Restaurant Week. I went to Masraffs last week with my gf and I must say that even though I don't have much money in the bank, I would totally save up for a couple weeks to be able to go back to this place and experience a regularly priced three course meal. The experience from the time that you walk into the door to the time that you get back into your complementary valeted car was amazing. First, the service was great!! Our waiter was at our table a healthy amount throughout the course of the meal. You know not to little where you feel like you may need to just serve yourself and not to much to the point where you want to just have him/her sit down and join your conversation...just enough. And also we got to meet the owner of the restaurant and he was very warm and kind and spent several minutes at our table talking about the restaurant and the amazing desserts. (which was my favorite part of the entire meal) The food was nothing short of amazing! I started with the Garlic Seared Calamari and it may be the best calamari that I have ever tasted. The pieces of Calamari were healthy in size, not the tiny little fried piece that you get at other restaurants but big pieces that you can actually savor and enjoy. And the sauce that it was served with was out of this world. Next, I had the Pan Seared New Zealand Sea Bass. And all I have to say is that I may give my pinkey toe to get another piece of this entree...I mean who needs a pinkey toe anyways :) But the sea bass was cooked just right and it seemed to melt in your mouth. I was served with perfectly cooked couscous and too my surprise a large scallop on top. And the despite the wonder of this entree, this was not even my favorite part of the meal. So the owner told us that his favorite part of a meal was the dessert and a cup of coffee. He told us that he strived to have best desserts in town and he may just be right about that. As the last part of my meal I had the Warm Triple Berry Bread Pudding and it truly was one the best desserts that I have ever had. When you take a bite of the bread pudding with white chocolate and blueberry sauce and also combine it with cream cheese mousse...OMG...total taste explosion in your mouth. Its like someone shot of a cannon of flavor into your mouth...amazing!! The total dining experience was an awesome one and would recommend this place to anyone, even if you have to save up for a couple months just to get through the door. read more

Good high end lunch option if you're in the area. Questionable tuna tartare app - essentially a pile of mush. Great salads. Solid service

Excellent service, excellent food. I had the Duet of Hawaiian Tuna and Diver Scallops. It was served over a bed of pea risotto. Surprisingly small servings for Houston, but normal serving size for everywhere else :-) I was happy that there were more fish choices than meat. read more

You can do valet parking, or regular parking. You may have to walk a little further, but I promise the walk across the parking lot isn't bad. Inside gives a very classy ambience with the dim lights. Cards are accepted. Customer service was excellent AND as good as it gets. I love waiters who are able to joke around to lighten up our mood and still provide great service. Not to mention, Tony Masraff, the owner of the place, walked around to each table to ask us how we were doing and introduce himself. I thought that made our experience a tad more delighting. This is a dressy restaurant that's great for a date or dinner party! ...But leave your kids at home. For appetizers, I got the garlic seared calamari that had oyster mushroom, shaved onion, cilantro, and soy reduction. The squid was very soft when you chewed it and the oyster mushroom, shaved onion, and cilantro gave it a very flavorful and distinct taste. This calamari was probably the best I've ever had. Because I came for HRW, I got the duet of caramelized diver scallops and Hawaiian big eye tuna. Again, wow. The scallops were just as soft as the calamari when I chewed it all while being flavorful. I dislike when my tuna tastes fishy, and this tuna certainly did NOT taste fishy at all. All the garnishing was good as well. My friend got the Hawaiian Swordfish which I liked also. For dessert, OH MY GOODNESS. I love anything with ice cream. I had the warm double chocolate fondant. The chocolate was so rich and the vanilla bean ice cream complimented it very well. Excellent food, excellent service. I recommend this place to anyone and would come back again! read more

This restaurant is amazing! My wife and I came here to have dinner for a special occasion. The food was elegant and incredibly delicious (well worth the price)... You can tell the menu and dishes were well thought out and planned. The service was absolutely wonderful and equal to the level of food, which is something I wish I could say more often from other restaurants. The atmosphere is classy but warm and inviting. On a personal note, I had called ahead during the day to ask if they would be able to make non-alcoholic "mock-tails" at the bar for my pregnant wife. The host went out of his way to find out and assured me they would take care of it. When we arrived at our reservation time, they were well prepared with a mocktail already in hand. The owner also checked on us during our dinner to see how we were doing. How nice! We will definitely consider coming back to Masraff's in the future! read more

While visiting Houston for a football game we visited Masraff's during restaurant week. My husband and I are total foodie snobs and chose Masraff's (out of the whole restaurant week list) because they had the most creative menu. The Masraff's are really in the highest class of service and trendy, amazing food. We went on a Saturday night and found the place situated in a strip-mall with plenty of parking. We found it funny that there was valet parking at night in a mostly empty, huge parking lot. Really, who is so fat or so full of themselves that they can't walk an extra thirty feet and park their own car? I am sure the Masraff's know their customers though, or they would not spend the money on this particular service. The decor was modern, with the perfect amount of lighting; we could see each other and read the menu. There was a cool evening vibe, with live music, outdoor patio and a full bar. The full restaurant was not so noisy that I couldn't hold a conversation with the waiter or my partner. Out of all my restaurant reviews, this place deserves the highest honor next to NOLA in New Orleans and Hudson's, Wink and Zoot in Austin. I have never eaten such perfectly cooked and presented food. While we started eating the various bread and butter offerings, I ordered the wild mushroom ravioli appetizer. The pasta was fresh, thin and filled with mushrooms that had the right texture-so many places mangle the filling by turning it into a mushy dull mash. The pasta swam in a truffled lemon sage sauce with additional mushrooms. I thought my dish was outstanding until I tasted my husbands calamari. I've never seen calamari served cut this way; instead of fried rings, this was cut into bite-sized chunks and seered in a garlic soy reduction that we used the bread to sop up every drop. The calamari had a buttery texture and taste- WAY different and better than any fried calamari. Chef, I will follow you where ever you go if you will just make these kinds of creations. Both of us ordered the Pan Seared New Zealand Sea Bass Leek Couscous, Oyster Mushrooms, Corn Compote with Miso Butter. There was this huge, perfectly cooked scallop on top of this mound of food. The fresh corn compote was nestled up to a some sort of grits. There were so many things going on in this dish that it was a delight to taste and look at. The flavors blended perfectly and the moist Sea Bass shone through. Outstanding. For dessert we had a Warm Triple Berry Bread Pudding White Chocolate, Blueberry Compote, and Cream Cheese Mousse and the Butter Roasted Pear Crème Brûlée and Whole Berry Sauce. Being from New Orleans, we have tried every type of bread pudding and creme brulee, except these. A dolop of creme brulee was perrched on a carmelized pear half. My pear was a tad too hard, but the taste was good and clearly a different, and clever, presentation.The bread pudding was also a different presentation, with a cream cheese filling and cake-like bread texture. The flavors blended well together but the dish did not hold together well and fell apart on the dish immediately. During our meal, the younger Mr. Masraff came by our table to check on us. He was knowledgeable and delightful to talk to. I love to see the an owner check on his customers; it makes me feel like they are constantly striving to improve and makes me feel wanted. If I had one complaint, it would be that the portion sizes were a bit too large. I prefer smaller meals, with smaller prices, and never want to have to use a doggie bag. I ate every single bite of my meal though and waddled out to window-shop the strip mall afterward. I can't wait for another good excuse to go to Houston and eat at Masraff's again. read more

Not a good place for large groups. Recently went here for a birthday celebration and even with reservations, we were given a table that could barely accommodate the entire party. When asked to add another table the waiter didn't even hesitate to say no. Considering this is an upscale restaurant, I expected the service to be better than what it was. As for the food, it tasted delicious. I got the grilled fish special and it tasted exceptional. Several members of the party got the duck and remarked on how small the portions were. Overall I would not return to Masraffs. There are many other restaurant choices in the area that will give excellent customer service as well as serve up delicious food. read more

Overpriced and poor quality - I am writing to provide feedback on behalf of my wife who had dinner with two friends at Masraffs on Thursday night, December 8, 2011. My wife ordered scallops with some type of sauce and arugula. She was served THREE scallops lukewarm and all three were gritty with sand particles because they had not been washed thoroughly. Now the best part - the three scallops cost $23. Yup. Almost $8 per lukewarm and gritty scallop! NEVER EVER AGAIN. read more

Exceptional service! Walked in and the place was packed with tons of reservation, just as we were turned away by the hostess the manager stepped in and made things happen. And not a crappy table in the corner. The food was absolutely delicious. Great experience, ambiance and decor. Pricey but worth a good experience. I always like trying new places but I would go again because of the service we received. read more

It is an amazing restaurant. The creativity and imagination that goes into the menu is unparalleled. The food is always amazing and never disappoints. The ambience and service are top notch and always on point. read more

I made reservations here for Valentine's day based on reviews by other customers and wasn't as blown away as I'd expected to be. Maybe such a busy holiday wasn't the best reflection of the quality and experience they typically offer. My date and I were seated outside on an enclosed patio at a barely big enough rickety table for two. It was cold outside and while there seemed to be some heat being pumped into the outdoor space, the plastic vinyl walls around us didn't insulate things well enough to allow me to take my jacket off during the meal. The food was brought out in a hurry-it-along manner and while it wasn't bad, I've had way better pairings and platings for the same price at other restaurants. The dessert was the only part of the meal I would say I didn't find appealing. The chocolate cake was refrigerator cold and hard to cut while the chocolate covered strawberry was room temperature and starting to sweat. It wasn't a horrible experience but it wasn't worth the price in my opinion or exceptional enough to return again. For anyone who is planning on making a reservation for a special occasion be sure to request a table inside. While I never really saw the inside of the restaurant so I can't say for sure how much nicer it is, I'm sure it will at least be warm enough to allow your date to take off her jacket and relax during your night out. read more

Very expensive to say the least. The wine list is spectacular. I had the calamari app which the sauce was mouth watering. I would prefer more calamari for $17 and cut in smaller pieces. I also had the Snapper fish perfectly prepared. I could only go on special occasions due to the high prices. Otherwise an excellent choice. read more

Best Halibut I have EVER tasted! Mr. Masraff comes by to make sure your experience is enjoyable and the service is on point! Great place!!

This place is pricey. BUt thank god for Houston Restaurant Week. They are one of the few restaurants that don't stiff on food or service during this great promotion month. I have been pleased (even excited) every year. The steak is delish & the calamari is a must try if you haven't been. My first time there, my friends and i saw mr. masraffs himself thanking the guest. How sweet! Made me love this place a little more! read more

Great food and nice dining area. Made reservations so there was no wait. Valet takes cards which is great seeing as I don't know anyone that carries cash. The pork chop was tender and juicy. Great wine selection as well. Give it a try for a special occasion. read more

Service and food is impeccable. I just sit at my table looking at all the yuppie business men in their suits doing their business lunch or dinner, fall into a day dream of marrying one of them and having my life complete. Oh, my food is here. read more

We had dinner here during Restaurant Week. It was absolutely amazing! The service and food was top notch. Look forward to going again. If you haven't been here, you must check it out. Highly recommend! read more

Absolutely fabulous for a special occasion or when you want a wonderful meal with great service.

Great Experience and a great meal. Our hostess (Monica) was part of this outstanding restaurant. The tri-sampler appetizer (calamari, risotto, crab cake) was ordered by all 5 in our party. Everybody thought it was fantastic. I had fish, but others in our group ordered randomly from the menu, every entree was delicious. Drinks, appetizers, entree and desserts were certainly worthy of a go back again and hopefully real soon. read more

Tried this place for the first time. I had no idea what to expect since the reviews made me feel like I needed to wear formal attire to dine here. I had the halibut and it was tasty. The staff was attentive. They seem to have a broad wine selection too. read more

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. We came here on a Saturday night to celebrate a friend's birthday. I'm all about ambiance but this place was too dark, felt like a dungeon. There were 8 of us, we each ordered a different entree on the menu and none of us were impressed. I ordered the filet, asked for rare and got medium. I should've probably sent it back but it took forever for the food to come out and we were all starving. Service was not exceptional. Overpriced and not worth your time. With all the fine dining options available in Houston, do yourself a favor and skip Masraff's. read more

Masraff's would have gotten 4 stars if Mr. Tony Masraff himself did not stop by our table twice to make sure everything was perfect. I'm all about taking care of your customers and when the owner himself is walking around EVERY table to introduce himself and to ask how everything is going exceeds my expectations. By doing this, he can nip a problem in the butt and make sure that every customer leaves happy. You go Mr. Masraff! My boyfriend says that he would give Masraff's a 3 star for the food and 4 star including the service. He felt that everything was good and done well, but not anything he will remember. I obviously have different opinions. I had the calamari and John got the ravioli and both were good, but the calamari was EXPLODING with flavor. I have never had calamari like that ever and I just loved it. Unfortunately, John thinks all calamari taste like fish sticks, but he did agree that the flavor was good. I then had the sea bass which I thought was delicious as well. The fish was perfectly cooked and the miso butter made it succulent and gave it a perfect richness. The oyster mushrooms paired with the fish gave it a good earthiness. I LOVED the corn compote and could eat a whole bowl of that. The couscous had a lot of flavor also. I tried a little bit of the new york strip that John got and it was cooked perfectly and was really tender. I was really torn that I couldn't get the paella risotto and made that clear to our waiter a couple times. haha In the end he gave me a little sample of it which I really appreciate! It was really flavorful and was delicious! It was a little on the heavy side so I'm not too sure i would be able to eat a whole bowl of it. The desserts were just okay. Nothing worth remembering, but were still well done. I'll definitely be back to try other items off the menu. I hope Mr. Masraff says hi again. I'm testing him! read more

Guess this is my new favorite. They moved to South Post Oak across from Americas. Great locale, fantastic food! The foie gras sliders and salmon avacado cream cheese spring rolls at the bar were devine, and the cucumber martini otherworldly. And she was buying. Gets better all the time. read more

At this price point I expect much, much more. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable. The wine selection was decent. The food was good, not great. The dessert was the highlight. We had the fresh berry bread pudding. We both agreed that this is a coffee and dessert place to finish the night at best. read more

this place was pretty freaking delicious - i went there for work and we got a private room with our own waiter. the service was spectacular... i think the only thing they could have done more was spoon feed me. We had a lot of wine and drinks. Our glasses were never empty and the food was excellent. I got the new york strip cooked medium and it came out perfectly! it was served with some fries that were seasoned with a sweet subtle taste. It was very delicious and balanced out the very savory steak. For dessert, I got the pear with something on it? i forgot what it was - but it was in a bed of cranberries... at least i think it was - it was delicious - it wasn't too sweet and it was very surprising dessert. I never had anything like it. I highly recommend trying this place out if you're on business or going on a date. The atmosphere is really nice and the parking is ample. As for me though - I am going to make this my regular spot for business. read more