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Masona Grill

4.3
4.3
1169 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
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Since the opening of Masona Grill in Spring 2006, chef/owner Manuel Sifnugel continues to challenge the boundaries of dining pleasure. Having created a unique dining experience with his previous restaurant Claremont Café, a long time South End favorite, Manuel has introduced the Parkway area and beyond to a fine New American cuisine with Mediterranean influence. Cilantro, lime, cumin, mint and ginger are key ingredients in Manuel’s cooking. His eclectic fare extends to the design and ambience of the restaurant. Colorful artwork, contemporary fixtures, hardwood floors and trendy pillows create a cozy yet upscale dining experience in a neighborhood restaurant.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 323-3331
  • Website
    http://masonagrill.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Manuel Sifnugel
  • Catering
    The restaurant is available for private functions, parties and catering. Chef/Owner Manuel Sifnugel will personally meet you and design a unique & savory menu to suit your food and budget needs.
  • Private party facilities
    We would close the restaurant for a night, or part of the night, to provide total satisfaction for the potential client. Please call the restaurant for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Manuel Sifnugel: (617) 323-3331
  • Location
    4 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Neighbourhood
    West Roxbury
  • Cross Street
    Park Street
  • Parking Details
    Directly across the street is the commuter rail parking lot from the Highland station in West Roxbury. It is free after 4pm. Cars cannot be left overnight. Parking available along Corey, Park and Centre Streets. <br />
  • Public Transit
    Commuter Needham line from Back Bay Station to Highland Station in West Roxbury. About 15 minutes.
  • Entertainment
    Masona Grill features monthly wine dinners and special events. For more information, please visit http://www.masonagrill.com
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,169 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

1,169 Reviews

  1. Tinyoconnor

    Greater Boston

    94 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in West Roxbury Manny runs migrate restaurant with tremendous food and great service

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  2. JudyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely overall experience. Thanks for a pleasant date.

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  3. Burnnurse

    Greater Boston

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2018

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Masons Grill is a neighborhood restaurant that is very special. It is a small local spot where the food is excellent and the value exceptional.

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  4. gdzm

    Greater Boston

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This truly is a "neighborhood gem!" The food is deliciously creative, fresh and diverse with a presentation that is lovely! We look forward to come here and we enjoy the personalized experience. Thank you!

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  5. Samuel

    Greater Boston

    108 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2018

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    I think it was an “off” night. They were short-handed. In fairness, we should give it another chance. But beware, it’s listed as a Peruvian restaurant but there’s not much that’s Peruvian on the menu. I had one of those items, the Ají de Gallina, which was very tasty but nothing like what I’ve had a dozen or more times in Peru.

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  6. AlanW

    Greater Boston

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2018

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Very average with slightly above pricing. Not very busy.

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  7. Suncactus

    Greater Boston

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was deliciously presented, amply portioned and needed no additions or adaptions as it totally satisfied all four of our palates. Our waitress was outstanding and we look forward to coming back. Thank you!

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  8. Bradycat

    Greater Boston

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I am so sad that this restaurant has been sold. The eggplant is sublime and the owner is always so hospitable. Get in before its gone in July!

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  9. GeorgeE

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have become a regular diner here, and never experienced a disappontment. My friends always ask" when are we going to return to Masona?" What a fine asset to our neighborhood.

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  10. KRN48

    Memphis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my very favorite places. A hidden gem in West Roxbury!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2018

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    This was my first time in this restaurant and my experience not a good one. First of all the utensils were dirty as well as the salt shakers and glasses. They had old dry food on them. The food was decent but it took over an hour to get our food. The best part the restaurant was the care from the waitstaff. Never again.

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  12. BarbaraH

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2018

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Our food took too long to come, at least 30 min and we had 2 children who were hungry. The coffee was weak. The mimosas tasted like there was no champagne in it. The wait staff were pleasant but the food wasn’t coming out. We all liked our food when it came.

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  13. StephanieA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I came to Masona for the first time to take my friend out for her birthday. It was also her first time here and let me say that we were more than impressed. The owner/Chef was so hospitable and I can't say enough about the food. We ordered an appetizer and two separate meals that were both amazing. We also had some Sangrias and they were also really great. Both myself and my friend can't wait to go back.

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  14. rika

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and quick and friendly service. Have not had a bad meal here.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Manny was fabulous, food was authentic and delicious. Can’t wait to go back

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    For our 14th anniversary dinner, my wife and I returned to a reliable favorite. Masona Grill is that rare place where I can honestly say neither we nor anyone we have ever brought with us has ever once had anything less than a fabulous meal and experience. No frills, no pretense - a true neighborhood restaurant, serving genuine Peruvian food, expertly prepared. The owner, Manny, is nearly always present when we are there, circulating from table to table, explaining the dishes, and pushing his extraordinary (and extraordinarily hot!) home made hot sauce. We love this place, and cannot recommend it more highly. Oh, and it is convenient both to Boston and the western ‘burbs. Give it a try.

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  17. courtneym

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As Always, fantastic food! Manny cooks and plates his food magnificently. We've been going there since it opened and have never had a bad meal or a bad experience. Everything is top notch. I recommend this restaurant to everyone.

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  18. CaroleC

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Very quiet night. We were one of a very few tables. Appetizers were delicious, drinks adequate, entrees disappointing. Mussel appetizer particularly good made with coconut milk.

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  19. BMW1954

    Greater Boston

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best food, service and nice people eating there. My only concern about giving a great review is that too many people might overwhelm the staff and dilute the quality! But it’s no understatement to say I have never had a bad meal here. The quality and quantity is second to none!

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  20. KIOD

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a lovely spot to have dinner - Masona is a real neighborhood gem. It is our go-to place when we want a lovely meal, don't want to drive far, not struggle for parking and enjoy dinner!

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  21. JeffG

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2018

    overall2food4service3ambience3
    My wife and I used to love Masona Grill; we've been there numerous times. We went last Saturday for a nice celebration dinner for my 40th birthday. Masona is not an inexpensive restaurant... the plates average around $25. So when all is said and done, it's not a cheap meal. We knew this-- we were looking to have a nice meal, and were ready to spend some money on it. The problem was that when it came time to pay our bill at the end of the meal, we were informed that they only accept cash for the gratuity (due to the 'rising costs of credit card fees.') Come on, really? We didn't have very much cash on us, since we were expecting a higher than normal meal, so we had obviously planned to use a credit card to pay. This was *extremely* off-putting, and made the owner of the restaurant seem petty and cheap. If a business chooses to offer payment by credit card (especially a nicer restaurant) then that business is accepting that the credit card fees are part of the overhead expenses. Expecting people to have the amount of cash on them to pay for a separate tip is not only unrealistic, but it's also unprofessional and shady-seeming. This alone will prevent us from returning to this restaurant, which is a shame, because we really used to like Masona. We would also not recommend a place that does this. The rising costs of credit card fees is not a customer's issue with which to deal, and I'm still in disbelief that this actually happened, as I've never even heard of this concept before at a nice restaurant.

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  22. Luv2dine

    Greater Boston

    61 reviews

    2.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2018

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Downward spin.... not the same as it used to be at all....food was mediocre at best. I used to love going there but the last 2 times (including this time) have not been the best experience. This time they have substituted food without telling me when I ordered it. They definitely have dropped from my top 10 list.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a fabulous meal at Masona Grill! Excellent service, excellent food!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Sweet neighborhood gem with good solid tasty food, slightly eclectic menu. Wait staff and owner very friendly and accommodating.

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  25. seastar

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2018

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    This restaurant needs more help. There’s no bartender so the servers have to do everything. They were out of all shrimp on a Friday night at 6:00, meanwhile you could walk to Roche Bros 2 minutes away and buy it. Mussels were dried up but the broth was good. Duck was over cooked too, but not bad. Eggplant was good. Needs to up its game to survive. Too many new options.

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  26. DowntownDweller

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2018

    overall3food5service5ambience4
    Very good. I highly recommend pork milanese and tres leches

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  27. TEJE

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great meal in a warm inviting atmosphere. Love the mushroom bisque.Husband loves the scallops. A true neighborhood gem.

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  28. lisaw

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A hidden gem!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the service was excellent! Will return!

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  30. KIOD

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2018

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely evening at a true neighborhood gem. We frequently eat here - it is always good, very pleasant and great to support a local restaurant. We will be back!

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  31. KathleenF

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2018

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    We hadn't been to Mason Grill for a few years, and in spite of the good food, they still do not have enough staff to make it a great dining experience. Our second drink order was completely wrong and slow. Our server was as attentive as she could be - she was just spread too thin.

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  32. Burnnurse

    Greater Boston

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2018

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We went to Masona Grill for Valentine’s Day because we know we’ll have an excellent meal in a restaurant that has a noise level that allows a normal conversation. The appetizers were very good and the short ribs exceptional. The wines we had (a red and a white) were very good and dessert was OK. We’ll be back when the “special occasion is a Friday or a Tuesday or something.

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  33. GailB

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I love this restaurant. The service is great, the food is delicious, and the atmosphere is cozy and comfortable. You can't go wrong with Masonsa Grill.

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  34. anaz

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Is a JEWEL!! Service, food, everything is GREAT!!!

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  35. RonR2d2

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2018

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Strange entrance, wasn't initially obvious which door to use. Dark when entering, making one feel like they came in the wrong way. Initially felt cold when seated, maybe improved. Employees were warm and genuine. Nice options on the menu, were willing to modify items as needed. Drinks were good and served up properly. Manny’s Peruvian Paella was said to be spicy, but it wasn't. Rice not worth eating. Peppered Tuna had very little pepper on it. The carrots were great. Hand cut fries were very thin, and probably not cut with a knife(?); I expected them to be about 5 times thicker. Fries tasted good though and were not greasy. Salads were refreshing, with a great flavor. Quality of Tuna made me feel like maybe it was previously frozen? Chocolate dessert was good, my wife really loved it, but I was not impressed. Glad to have visited, but we are in no rush to head back again.

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  36. repeat

    Greater Boston

    73 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    As always, this is a very pleasant and consistently good place to have a meal with friends. The space is comfortable and it is quiet & private enough to have real conversation while enjoying dinner. Everyone gets attention from the owner and his efforts to please are well appreciated.

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  37. GenaC

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2018

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Love Masona when we are looking for something local. But truly, I would travel for their food as well. Everything we have had has been unique and flavorful. Caesar salad is perfectly dressed and has white anchovies (love that!), I have had a tuna entree that they have had on the menu for a couple of months. Sliced tuna steak with crab rangoon and a great vegetable medley. Duck breast special one night was prepared perfectly. My daughter had a linguine with clam dish that was also just perfect. The layout of the restaurant is quirky, but gives the opportunity for intimate dining. Having been dining at the restaurant for about 8 years, I think at this point it could use a little freshening up. The last couple of times we have gone, there has only been 1 server for 50 seats (or more). On, let's say, a Tuesday this isn't a problem. On a Saturday when the place can be full, this is a problem. Food was still great and came out at appropriate times for appetizers and entrees. But I couldn't get the server to my table to get another drink or refill our waters, and there was no way we were ordering dessert when our dishes didn't get cleared for quite some time. Also, it can then take a while to settle your check. I wish they would have more than 1 server...really, the place would be able to accommodate more people and service the people that are there. Really, my only disappointment. I will go back, but they have to have more service on busy nights.

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  38. Bostalian

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2018

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    I keep trying to like this place since it is in my neighborhood but there are just too many things that are not good starting with the temperature of the restaurant. It's so cold in this place and always is. The waiter did not write down our order. Why is this? Is he trying to prove something about his memory? Well, he forgot my side order....fine....we weren't charged for it. The food is just Ok but my husband and I both had stomach issues the morning after. I think I am done trying this place.

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  39. BDBoston

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2018

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Potato soup was delicious. Memorable. Fish and chips were excellent as well. A hidden gem! Unfairly undersubscribed because of its off the beaten path location. Easy parking too.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome place! Will definitely go again, take all my friends,, celebrate any occasion. Loved food, atmosphere, location, everything! Great Great great fun fun fun!!!

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Masona Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 323-3331.

Masona Grill is rated 4.3 stars by 1169 OpenTable diners.

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4 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Park Street
  • Neighbourhood
    West Roxbury
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Latin / Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Directly across the street is the commuter rail parking lot from the Highland station in West Roxbury. It is free after 4pm. Cars cannot be left overnight. Parking available along Corey, Park and Centre Streets. <br />
  • Public Transit
    Commuter Needham line from Back Bay Station to Highland Station in West Roxbury. About 15 minutes.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Manuel Sifnugel
  • Entertainment
    Masona Grill features monthly wine dinners and special events. For more information, please visit http://www.masonagrill.com
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://masonagrill.com/
  • Phone number
    (617) 323-3331
  • Catering
    The restaurant is available for private functions, parties and catering. Chef/Owner Manuel Sifnugel will personally meet you and design a unique & savory menu to suit your food and budget needs.
  • Private party facilities
    We would close the restaurant for a night, or part of the night, to provide total satisfaction for the potential client. Please call the restaurant for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Manuel Sifnugel: (617) 323-3331
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