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Bar Masa, New York, NY

Bar Masa

4.7
4.7
473 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Innovative
A refined, modern Japanese bar and restaurant serving expertly-mixed cocktails and Chef Masa's renowned culinary offerings.

Located next door to Masa, the widely acclaimed, omakase restaurant, Bar Masa offers an à la carte menu, in a casual dining atmosphere.

Savor the unique culinary experience in an environment where the intricate attention to detail has cultivated a sense of shibui. Bar Masa features a bar made from a solid plank of African bubinga wood and walls of Japanese Oya limestone. The natural simplicity of the stylish bar is the perfect backdrop for the à la carte menu comprised of Chef Masa's fresh, experimental approach to authentic Japanese cuisine.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 823-9802
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Masa Takayama
  • Catering
    We also cater company lunches, private events and tastings for off-premise events. Whether it be a pick-up order or full-service catering complete with servers, chefs and set ups in your home or office, we are flexible based on your needs. Please contact Jeanette Park at jpark@masanyc.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Neighborhood
    Columbus Circle
  • Cross street
    Columbus Circle
  • Parking details
    For special discounted parking coupons, visit our Guest Services desk on the ground floor at The Shops at Columbus Circle or visit Central Parking online.
  • Public transit
    Via Subway: <br />A, B, C, D and 1 trains to 59th Street/Columbus Circle station.<br />Via Bus:<br />M1 to Columbus Circle
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Cocktails, Full Bar, Takeout

Experiences

  • Bar Masa Salmon Bento - PICK UP ONLY

    $38.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    The Bar Masa Salmon Bento* offers grilled miso salmon on a bed of white rice with seasonal pickles. Served with a side of Bar Masa's signature Kale Gobo salad with lemongrass vinaigrette. Your Bento will be ready for pick up within 20-30 minutes of order being placed. Cancellation: At least 45 mins prior to pick up by calling 212-823-9802 *Contains pine nuts & gluten. Prepared in the same area as shellfish. *Please note while we do not offer any substitutions, we will try our best to accommodate any dietary restrictions or allergies. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, eggs or unpasteurized milk may increase your risk of foodborne illness. *Bento Box is PICK UP ONLY, not offered for dine-in
    Bar Masa Salmon Bento - PICK UP ONLY Photo
  • Bar Masa Sushi and Sashimi Bento - PICK UP ONLY

    $48.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    The Bar Masa Sushi and Sashimi Bento* features freshly prepared Toro, Akami, Sake, Tai, Hirame and a seasonal handroll. Your Bento will be ready for pick up within 20-30 minutes of order being placed. Cancellation: At least 45 mins prior to pick up by calling 212-823-9802 *Please note while we do not offer any substitutions, we will try our best to accommodate any dietary restrictions or allergies. *Contains shellfish, raw fish and prepared in the same area as gluten. *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, eggs or unpasteurized milk may increase your risk of foodborne illness. *Bento Box is for PICK UP ONLY, not offered for dine-in.
    Bar Masa Sushi and Sashimi Bento - PICK UP ONLY Photo

What 473 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Masa offers a remarkable dining experience with "excellent service" and exquisite sushi that many reviewers claim is "the best outside of Jiro." Its menu features inventive dishes like Peking Duck Foie Gras Tacos and an array of flavorful sushi. While it's pricey, the quality and atmosphere make it a "bucket list sushi experience."

473 Reviews
  1. Joseph

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alwyas a great time and the sushi and service is always outstanding !!!

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  2. Luis

    New York City

    189 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    189 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bar masa is an outstanding place. Impeccable service, wine and sake list. You can not believe all you are eating it’s so delicious,so good, extraordinary food and tasty. Super fresh sashimi. Best uni, try the uni with scallops ceviche, Toto tartar with good caviar, crab spaghetti, toro sushi, all plates are amazing. We love it.

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  3. Todd

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always. Particularly enjoyed the sushi, soba, steak and masa toro toro roll. Good service. a few little things were missed but no big deal. I would say the food is expensive but the quality is excellent and overall experience very good.

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  4. F

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Opal is a lovely server as was the gentleman working with her!

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  5. Peter

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food is generic and super expensive at the same time

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  6. Trlv8r

    Chicago

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When we visit NY we love to dine at Bar Masa. Half of the year we live in Tokyo and Bar Masa makes us feel like home. First thing to say - it’s expensive. You can easily spend $250pp … or even more. The atmosphere is very relaxing. Casual. Modestly quiet. No need to dress fancy. Last evening I wore a golf shirt and sweater and that fit perfectly well. My suggestion is order a few plates as a time to share. Keep a menu at your table and order bit by bit until you are full. While you are there make a close inspection of the many excellent whiskies behind the bar. They make for an excellent post-dining sip. If you’re into wine you’ll also be very happy with their extensive cellar. Highly recommended

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  7. Max

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service, and atmosphere. We got the tasting menus and it was just the right amount of food.

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  8. yael

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    No connection between price and food. Food so so Price in the sky

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  9. Joseph

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best sushi restaurant in NYC . Service outstanding as usual .. highly recommend !!!!

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  10. Matt

    New York City

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I’ve never seen smaller sushi. It looked like toy food. We weren’t sure they were serious. Not worth the price at all but tasted ok. Will not return.

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FAQs

Bar Masa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 823-9802.

Bar Masa is rated 4.7 stars by 473 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bar Masa

10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Columbus Circle
  • Neighborhood
    Columbus Circle
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    For special discounted parking coupons, visit our Guest Services desk on the ground floor at The Shops at Columbus Circle or visit Central Parking online.
  • Public transit
    Via Subway: A, B, C, D and 1 trains to 59th Street/Columbus Circle station.Via Bus:M1 to Columbus Circle
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Masa Takayama
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Cocktails, Full Bar, Takeout
  • Phone number
    (212) 823-9802
  • Catering
    We also cater company lunches, private events and tastings for off-premise events. Whether it be a pick-up order or full-service catering complete with servers, chefs and set ups in your home or office, we are flexible based on your needs. Please contact Jeanette Park at jpark@masanyc.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
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