Graffiti Raw 1001 California St. (Behind Uchi) Houston 77006 713.750.9550 www.grafittiraw.com
This new restaurant is brought to us by the owners of Flora, Coppa Ristorante, and Gratify. Tucked away on a leafy little street corner in Montrose, it is withing walking distance of dozens of other popular dining spots. Parking choices are the street, valet, or a garage across the street. The interior is airy, well-lighted with floor-to-ceiling glass to bring the neighborhood inside, and the feeling is casual. You will be greeted and served by friendly young personnel. Outdoor seating is available. The music inside was too loud to talk at lunch, but they cheerfully amped it down. Our server greeted us by telling us “we have a CALIFORNIA menu”. I could not help bouncing back with MY question: “does California have restaurants with TEXAS menus?” Gotcha! * To share * Guacamole & chips * Cod croquettes (California?) * Charred octopus, chorizo, chili crunch, boiled lemon Yukon potato, paprika, crème fraiche * Shrimp al mojo * Seared scallops * Roasted oysters * Crab claws * Fried calamari * Soups & salads * Miso Caesar * Stuffed avocado, crème fraiche, jumbo lump crabmeat, roasted corn, cilantro, ricotta salata, chili piquin, taro chips * Cioppino, shrimp, clams, mussels, red snapper, Calabrian chili, lobster stock * Mighty green soup, spinach, chard, broccoli, kale, vegetable broth, Cannellini beans, pork sausage on request * Tuna salad * Gazpacho * Crudo * Nori tostada, nori rice flour batter, smashed avocado, yellowfin tuna, chili sauce, frenso chili, chives * Ceviche * Campechana * Ceviche combo, red snapper, shrimp, octopus, red onion, serrano, radish, cucumber, sal de capulin, mango habanero lime * Main * Angus cheeseburger * Forbidden bowl, salmon forbidden rice, red curry, butternut squash, broccoli, bok choy, watermelon radish, cilantro * Crab & shrimp fried rice * Spaghetti rustichella * Linguine alla vongole, white clams, white wine, lemon, butter, Thai chili, Calabrian chili * Pork ribs * Roasted chicken * Pan roasted salmon * Whole roasted branzino, olive oil, garlic * Steak frites * Paella Negra * Steak N Eggs * Dessert * Chocolate tart w toasted pistachio crust & berry compote * Beet cake, red beets, pecans, cinnamon, purpleflour, cream cheese * Tres leches *
Images courtesy of Armandos.
