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    Masraff's

    4.4 (1.1k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndNew American, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Classy
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Garlic Seared Calamari
    Grace K.

    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.

    Creamed Spinach
    Allison K.

    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!

    Australian Rack of Lamb
    Steve G.

    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!

    Wine wall
    Wendy J.

    Such nice food ambience happy hour we will be back server was great his name was Kenny

    Valentine's Day menu
    Lizzie H.

    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.

    Chocolate fondant 5/5
    Lauren M.

    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.

    Apple cobbler
    Annie M.

    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.

    Barolo Braised Short Rib
    Kevin L.

    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.

    Jumbo Limp Crab Vol au Vent
    Carl S.

    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.

    Red snapper with lump crab. So good!!!
    Wayne B.

    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!

    Creme brulee
    Haeli Y.

    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!

    Texas Gulf Red Snapper
    Duyen T.

    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.

    Strawberry Lemon Butter Chiffon
    Alexus N.

    Discounted fine dining - thanks HRW! A bougee vibe for my fancy people! I had a nice dinner here with a gal pal. The table settings and wine displays put you in awe once you enter the dining area. Staff was friendly and dressed to the nines to serve you. During our dining experience, the Manager/Owner (his last name was Masraff) came by to check on us. This always adds a special touch to the dinner experience. My HRW food picks: Crispy Jumbo Lump Crab Cake - A wonderful start to the meal! I really enjoyed the coulis. 6oz Cab Filet Mignon - Cooked perfectly medium rare. The lobster potato souffle was yummy, and I wanted more! Coffee Creme Brulee - I like coffee, and I like creme brulee, why not have them together?? This dessert wasn't terrible, but I didn't love it. The strawberry margarita was not to die for, unfortunately. Perhaps I should have gone with a smooth glass of wine! I would definitely return here for a special occasion or event.

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    Love everything about this place. Calamari, ambiance, wine list, the owner is a sweetheart. I still think about the food I ate here.

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    Ask the Community - Masraff's

    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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