The atmosphere and service at Masterio Steakhouse are absolutely amazing. The staff goes above and beyond, and the restaurant itself has a fantastic vibe. However, the food is completely not on par with the rest of the experience. The steak was a major letdown, I’ve had much better steaks from much more affordable restaurants. Five stars for the service and ambiance, but I can't recommend it if you're actually looking for a great steak.
Beverly Madinya
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February 25, 2026
We came here for a romantic early dinner and loved the candlelit, intimate vibe. It definitely sets the mood for a nice date night. We were seated quickly, and our server was very attentive. He gave us great recommendations
For drinks: I had the Tipsy Pink Flamingo Martini and my partner ordered the Mango Margarita. Both were delicious.
We started with the seafood tower with lobster and California Dungeness crab claws. The presentation was beautiful, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. For dinner, we had the lobster mashed potatoes and the Porterhouse steak. The steak was thick, juicy, and cooked perfectly.
The food was amazing, but it did take about 30–40 minutes for the steak to come out since it was a busy Saturday evening. Still, the quality made it worth the wait.
We really enjoyed our night and plan to return — just maybe on a less busy evening.
Valet is $10 per hour. We ended up paying $30 for parking.
Cody Pham
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June 26, 2026
I took my sister to Mastro’s to celebrate her 18th birthday. The reservation was made through the OpenTable app about a week beforehand. Parking is valet.
We arrived a bit early for reservation, so we waited at a high top in the bar area (she wasn’t old enough to actually sit at the bar). I enjoyed a Monkey Business cocktail while I waited - whisky with banana puree and pineapple juice.
When our table was ready, a hostess came to escort us to the main dining room. The atmosphere felt very refined and classy. I really liked the dark, brooding ambiance. Our server was Josh, who took incredible care of us the entire night. He was very professional and knew the menu extremely well. A very cool detail is that the menus were customized with a birthday greeting for my sister!
Oddly enough, the bread basket was not complimentary, but included a delicious variety of breads such as pretzel rolls and parmesan crisps. My sister’s favorite was the parmesan crisp while mine was the onion bread.
For our starter, we shared the jumbo lump crab cakes, served with a creamy and tangy remoulade. They were absolutely scrumptious. The crab tasted fresh, and the patties were hearty.
At this point, I asked Josh if the bar could make me a pornstar martini. I quickly relayed the ingredients to him, vanilla vodka, passionfruit liqueur, lime, simple, and a side of prosecco, and he went to check if the bar could accommodate my request. As it turns out, they could. According to Josh, they knew exactly what it was from the name and didn’t need any further details. Not only was the cocktail delicious, Josh even provided me with the shaker filled with additional cocktail inside. What amazing customer service!
For my entree, at Josh’s recommendation, I had the dry aged ribeye. We also got one of the specials, the Alaskan king crab and black truffle gnocchi, per his recommendation. This meal was incredible. That ribeye was magnificent. The crust was perfect, and the inside was so incredibly juicy and tender. The gnocchi was divine. The flavors were so indulgent - creamy, rich, and laden with chunks of luxurious Alaskan king crab. My mouth is watering as I think back on this dish. This was one of the best meals I’ve ever had in my life.
For dessert, we had a slice of rich chocolate cake on the house, accompanied by raspberries, a chocolate and caramel drizzle, and a silver platter of whipped cream.
We had an amazing experience at Mastro’s. A special thanks to Josh taking such good care of us the entire night. I am already anticipating my next visit.
Go Go
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June 11, 2026
The atmosphere here is still wonderful and the service was absolutely great. Unfortunately, the food quality and taste have definitely gone downhill since my last visit. My steak just lacked flavor and didn't live up to past experiences. I love the vibe here, but I hope they get the kitchen back on track.
C J
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March 06, 2026
I recently dined at Mastro’s Steakhouse with a large group. One thing to note right away is that parking is valet only, which is convenient but something to be aware of when arriving.
The restaurant itself is very dark, to the point where it was difficult to read the menu. The tables are also placed quite close together, which made the space feel crowded, especially for a larger party. It was also very loud inside, which made conversation at the table challenging.
That said, the food itself was good. The steak was cooked well, the salad was fresh, and the shrimp cocktail came with impressively large shrimp.
Service was fine overall, but nothing particularly memorable.
In the end, the food was solid, but the atmosphere and noise level made the experience less enjoyable than expected.
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The atmosphere and service at Masterio Steakhouse are absolutely amazing. The staff goes above and beyond, and the restaurant itself has a fantastic vibe. However, the food is completely not on par with the rest of the experience. The steak was a major letdown, I’ve had much better steaks from much more affordable restaurants. Five stars for the service and ambiance, but I can't recommend it if you're actually looking for a great steak.
We came here for a romantic early dinner and loved the candlelit, intimate vibe. It definitely sets the mood for a nice date night. We were seated quickly, and our server was very attentive. He gave us great recommendations For drinks: I had the Tipsy Pink Flamingo Martini and my partner ordered the Mango Margarita. Both were delicious. We started with the seafood tower with lobster and California Dungeness crab claws. The presentation was beautiful, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. For dinner, we had the lobster mashed potatoes and the Porterhouse steak. The steak was thick, juicy, and cooked perfectly. The food was amazing, but it did take about 30–40 minutes for the steak to come out since it was a busy Saturday evening. Still, the quality made it worth the wait. We really enjoyed our night and plan to return — just maybe on a less busy evening. Valet is $10 per hour. We ended up paying $30 for parking.
I took my sister to Mastro’s to celebrate her 18th birthday. The reservation was made through the OpenTable app about a week beforehand. Parking is valet. We arrived a bit early for reservation, so we waited at a high top in the bar area (she wasn’t old enough to actually sit at the bar). I enjoyed a Monkey Business cocktail while I waited - whisky with banana puree and pineapple juice. When our table was ready, a hostess came to escort us to the main dining room. The atmosphere felt very refined and classy. I really liked the dark, brooding ambiance. Our server was Josh, who took incredible care of us the entire night. He was very professional and knew the menu extremely well. A very cool detail is that the menus were customized with a birthday greeting for my sister! Oddly enough, the bread basket was not complimentary, but included a delicious variety of breads such as pretzel rolls and parmesan crisps. My sister’s favorite was the parmesan crisp while mine was the onion bread. For our starter, we shared the jumbo lump crab cakes, served with a creamy and tangy remoulade. They were absolutely scrumptious. The crab tasted fresh, and the patties were hearty. At this point, I asked Josh if the bar could make me a pornstar martini. I quickly relayed the ingredients to him, vanilla vodka, passionfruit liqueur, lime, simple, and a side of prosecco, and he went to check if the bar could accommodate my request. As it turns out, they could. According to Josh, they knew exactly what it was from the name and didn’t need any further details. Not only was the cocktail delicious, Josh even provided me with the shaker filled with additional cocktail inside. What amazing customer service! For my entree, at Josh’s recommendation, I had the dry aged ribeye. We also got one of the specials, the Alaskan king crab and black truffle gnocchi, per his recommendation. This meal was incredible. That ribeye was magnificent. The crust was perfect, and the inside was so incredibly juicy and tender. The gnocchi was divine. The flavors were so indulgent - creamy, rich, and laden with chunks of luxurious Alaskan king crab. My mouth is watering as I think back on this dish. This was one of the best meals I’ve ever had in my life. For dessert, we had a slice of rich chocolate cake on the house, accompanied by raspberries, a chocolate and caramel drizzle, and a silver platter of whipped cream. We had an amazing experience at Mastro’s. A special thanks to Josh taking such good care of us the entire night. I am already anticipating my next visit.
The atmosphere here is still wonderful and the service was absolutely great. Unfortunately, the food quality and taste have definitely gone downhill since my last visit. My steak just lacked flavor and didn't live up to past experiences. I love the vibe here, but I hope they get the kitchen back on track.
I recently dined at Mastro’s Steakhouse with a large group. One thing to note right away is that parking is valet only, which is convenient but something to be aware of when arriving. The restaurant itself is very dark, to the point where it was difficult to read the menu. The tables are also placed quite close together, which made the space feel crowded, especially for a larger party. It was also very loud inside, which made conversation at the table challenging. That said, the food itself was good. The steak was cooked well, the salad was fresh, and the shrimp cocktail came with impressively large shrimp. Service was fine overall, but nothing particularly memorable. In the end, the food was solid, but the atmosphere and noise level made the experience less enjoyable than expected.