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Name: BARMASA - Aria
Address: 3730 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 89109
Telephone: (877) 230-2742
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.2

BARMASA - Aria

4.2

265 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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Experience modern Japanese cuisine, sushi and sake at Michelin Three-Star Chef Masa Takayama’s first Las Vegas venue. Continuing the tradition that has made his New York restaurant legendary, Chef Masa allows the inherent flavors of each ingredient to emerge undisguised. Key ingredients are flown in directly from Japan. Wide selections of sakes and wine have been handpicked to perfectly complement the seasonal menu.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of operation
Thursday - Tuesday: 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm (closed Wednesdays)
Phone number
(877) 230-2742
Website
http://www.aria.com/en/restaurants/barmasa.html
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
3730 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, NV 89109
Neighborhood
The Strip
Cross street
Harmon
Parking details
Valet & Self-Parking Available For detailed information about parking at any MGM Resorts destination, please visit mgmresorts.com/parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

What 265 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
3.8Ambience
3.3Value

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
It was not good. It doesn’t deserve a five star review. The service is bad. Servers should not laugh at their customers just simply because the customers are from foreign country and doesn’t understand you sometime. Food is not fabulous, or anything I except for a good, famous restaurant.
AR
AviR
West Palm Beach
53 reviews
vip
4.0
53 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience3
Goôd Japanese restaurant but found the food average with very high prices.
BM
BenM
Washington DC
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2018
overall3food5service2ambience3
Food was very good, service was weird. The waitress/order taker had did not even seem to be paying attention and was impatient even though the place was only about 25% full on a Saturday evening at 8:30. The serve ring assistant, keep trying to take plates away that still had food on them while we were still eating. I finally had to tell him to back-off.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was superb! Wait staff was helpful with recommendations and the wine pairing was spot on!
Z
Zorba
Washington DC
116 reviews
vip
5.0
116 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a don't miss place. Fresh and innovative
MW
MaryW
Des Moines
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We stayed in the Aria and we didnt want to venture out our first night there. We were very pkeasantly surprised at excellent food and service.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve been to this restaurant several times and each time the service and food is outstanding. We look forward to coming back.
J
J9mwt
Miami
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2018
overall2food2service3ambience2
Cavernous space, mediocre food
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2018
overall3food4service2ambience2
Good food, slow service, a bit on the high priced for food
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2018
overall4food3service5ambience2
We we're recommended here by the front desk staff. The whole experience was a little underwhelming for the cost of the dishes. The atmosphere resembles that of a large Warehouse then a high-end restaurant. Nothing really spectacular to be said about the decor. Our service however, was the highlight of the experience. With the exception of the duck rice...the food was mediocre at best.
AL
ArtL
San Diego
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience5
Exactly what you’d expect - excellent service. Very good but maybe not great food but in a cool atmosphere. Super pricey but no surprise there. I’d go again.
H
Henrietta
Nashville
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience3
I was a little disappointed to have missed out on a tasting menu that originally drew me into the restaurant in the first place, but my bartender/waitress Susan was amazing. She helped walk me through everything giving recommendations based on what I told her I wanted to get out of the dining experience. My experience would not have been as wonderful without her being there! The Tai Truffle and other seasonal sushi was very fresh and melted in your mouth. The menu portions were a wonderful size for me, not too big where I could only try one or two things, but big enough to share with another person, if needed. I highly recommend the Peking Duck Tacos! I thought certain things were a little outrageously priced, but I knew going in that I was going to end up spending over $300. I would stick to sushi versus the special maki and try as many hot and cold plates as you can eat, since the chef excels at fusion. When I wanted a traditional Japanese style something, I was a bit disappointed, but not because the dish did not work; it was just different than what I was craving. For example, the lobster miso soup was more reminiscent of a buttery summer soup you would try in New England, rather than your traditional miso. After getting Open Table's last reservation, I was surprised that the restaurant was dead (odd for a Thursday night in Vegas). Because of this, I chose to sit at the bar, but I think I would forego sitting anywhere else. You get to overlook the entire restaurant and people watch. If you can't get a reservation online or calling, I would try going to the restaurant, because there were a ton of no-shows. I was also surprised to see that this restaurant shared its space with another, but kept completely separate menus. Overall I am happy with my experience at Bar Masa and look forward to my next visit.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Any of their Wagyu beef dishes melts in your mouth. The fish is flown in every day, so the sushi is superb. The next time you eat sushi you will notice a difference.
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RedO
Orange County
65 reviews
3.0
65 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2017
overall3food3service3ambience3
Nothing special but very overpriced
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April
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wait staff was friendly and helpful, especially since we weren't sake connoisseurs. We definitely enjoyed our food and the fact that even though it was a large space, we had ample space between tables to make our conversation still feel semi-private.
B
Blah
Minneapolis
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2017
overall3food3service4ambience2
Just MEH... food. Prices are pretty ridiculous (but it is Vegas). Wouldn't go back.
H
Hoss
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2017
overall2food2service3ambience1
Fresh seafood and that’s about it. No taste to food very bland. Overpriced for no ambience or anything. Would not recommend would never go back
k
kjmdmba
Dallas
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely one of my favorite sushi restaurants in the world!! The Masa Toro Toro roll is exquisite!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2017
overall2food2service3ambience2
Sushi and other entrees were much smaller and not as good as the Japanese grocery store back home. Not worth the cost. They did not even provide the hot hand towels. The shrimp tempura was thinner than my finger and I am petite. They also did not provide and tempura vegetables. We have loved all the other restaurants at Aria but do not recommend this one.
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frankf
Las Vegas
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service. Will be back very soon
TF
TurdFerguson
Tampa
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2017
overall3food3service4ambience4
I have been to BarMasa when it's at it's best, this occasion was extremely lackluster.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2017
overall3food3service3ambience4
The quality of sushi is better than other Japanese restaurant. It's fresh and good, but not excellent compare to their price. I tried squid, toro tuna, ikura caviar, hirame, and uni. Uni sea urchin was very good quality,
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2017
overall4food5service4ambience3
In my photo, it is featured a yellow tail with jalapeno with thin crunchie edible filaments that added texture to the taste. It was Excellent! But, what really blew my socks off were the Peking Duck tacos. Those were simple a melting in your mouth dish with an authentic chinese roasted duck taste. Simple a SUPERB taste.
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Newyorkeater
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
1.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2017
overall1food1service4ambience1
Putting the prices completely aside, as the prices are what you would expect in a Las Vegas Hotel. The sushi is beyond sub-par. Extremely mediocre pcs of nigiri and bland rolls. The sushi comes out of the kitchen as well, as if to hide the freshness and specialty. Stick with the hot food here but regardless, you will be underwhelmed. The low YELP ratings are spot on.
JJ
JJTTRR
Atlanta
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went here for a pre-show dinner while we were in Vegas. We were warned about the pricing before making the reservation. While the menu is a little pricey, it is not more expensive than any other top tier sushi restaurant we have tried in the past. And that being said, the food is well worth the price. The fish of course is top quality, but the sushi rice is what makes it so great. Additionally, the drink selection is diverse and unique. Lastly, the service is excellent. Our waiter made great recommendations and made sure we had an outstanding experience. If you love good sushi, I would highly recommend this restaurant while you are in Vegas.
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wccan
Salt Lake City
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely my favorite Sushi in Las Vegas. In addition to some of the best sushi, the Tempura and Chicken Yakatori are awesome. The place is super modern, bright and clean. Always makes me feel my food is the same.
b
blackhats19
Indiana
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2017
overall1food3service1ambience1
Service was terrible and so was the value for money. Choose on of the other sushi places on the strip.
o
oneill
Los Angeles
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2017
overall2food2service2ambience1
The fish was not fresh and the food just not that great. The server was nice but not what you would expect at a chef with Michelin stars.
E
Eating4life
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience4
Fresh and delicious sashimi and sushi with great waiter service. The sommelier had a little attitude when my friend asked a couple of questions about wine selection. Otherwise, it was a great birthday dinner.
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Sushiguru
Dallas
19 reviews
vip
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2017
overall2food4service4ambience2
Although the quality of the sushi was quite good, it's just not acceptable to eat expensive sushi like this without seeing the chef preparing the fish. Simple as that.
LV
LVDiner
Las Vegas
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2017
overall3food4service4ambience2
Food and service was good but atmosphere was not up to par. Strange lighting, very dim. Nothing special about the decor, it actually takes away from the experience. Probably won't be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was good. Cocktails were good. Service was amazing. A little overpriced.
SG
SalminioG
Las Vegas
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2017
overall5food4service4ambience4
Noriko was a fantastic host and made great suggestions as to what sushi selections would stimulate our tastes as well as wonderful cocktails. I would recommend and ask for her every time we visit Barmasa!
WW
WhatWasIThinking
Las Vegas
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2017
overall3food5service2ambience3
Food was stellar. Service not so much. On top of that, my date had sun in her eyes and not really handled the way I would (they moved a tree over).
DJ
DankJe
Cincinnati
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Although pricy, excellent food and lovely ambiance. It was our best meal in Vegas this trip. Especially recommend the sushi canapé and the duck fried rice.
DV
DrVegas
Las Vegas
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food and sake and service
LK
LauraK
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2017
overall4food5service5ambience4
I really enjoyed my meal here. The waiter's recommendations were excellent. I love the Japanese beer selection. It's pricey, but the experience is worth it. I only wish the tables weren't immobile. I would have liked to adjust the distance from the booth.
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Diner
Vancouver
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely as usual
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very good food, plating could have been stepped up but overall a great exprience
F
Flatstick
Charleston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food at reasonable (for Vegas) prices. Excellent service. Will definitely be back.

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BARMASA - Aria is rated 4.2 stars by 265 OpenTable diners.