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Bar Masa, New York, NY

Bar Masa

4.6 (517)
$50 and over
Japanese
10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
  • 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.

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
  • Website
    http://www.barmasanyc.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019
  • 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: A, B, C, D and 1 trains to 59th Street/Columbus Circle station.Via Bus: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 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 Bento - PICK UP ONLY Photo

Menu

Bar Masa's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 517 people are saying

Bar Masa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Masa offers an exquisite dining experience under the legendary Chef Masa. Diners rave about its "exceptional Japanese food," "incredible service," and "beautiful presentation." Despite its "high price," the quality and freshness are undeniable. It's a "favorite spot" in NYC for special occasions, providing a truly memorable culinary journey.
517 Reviews

  1. Steve VIP

    Atlanta35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A visit to a restaurant helmed by the legendary Masayoshi Takayama—Chef Masa—sets the expectation for an extraordinary culinary experience, where every detail reflects precision, elegance, and mastery. Bar Masa does not disappoint. From the moment of arrival, the service was flawlessly attentive, setting the tone for an unforgettable evening. Each dish was a work of art, both in presentation and flavor, embodying the refined excellence one would anticipate from a world-renowned chef.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food. Always great. Love the staff. Always great.

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  3. John VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely quiet place with great service and fish. Can’t go wrong here. Very expensive but worth it as a splurge.

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  4. David VIP

    Dallas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bar Masa delivers consistently. This is my fifth visit and Bar Masa is my favorite spot in NYC for a great evening of amazing food, incredible service, and delicious drinks. Every time I have out-of-town visitors, Bar Masa is a must!

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  5. Carolyn VIP

    Phoenix6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Japanese food (all varieties - not just sushi), exquisite service. Also an extensive sake collection. Bar Masa is small and intimate - great for having conversations over dinner! The price is typically midtown Manhattan (so not inexpensive!) but the food and service were well worth it.

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  6. Uktam VIP

    New York City84 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I visited this location many times , service as usual perfect , but food was absolutely not good , we ordered eel with rice , was really just burnt, sushi which by default should have been great didn't seem fresh, I was very surprised and disappointed, I hope it was just my bad luck

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  7. Douglas VIP

    Phoenix1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food not prepared as ordered. Wait staff had a poor attitude.

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  8. francoise VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is our fourth dining experience at Bar Masa, and we continue to be very pleased by the quality, freshness and presentation of the food. The service is very attentive without being obtrusive, and the wait staff is uniformly knowledgeable and helpful. The Peking Duck tacos appetizers were incredibly flavorful and delicate, the tuna sashimi delicious, and my cucumber and avocado salad refreshing and well balanced. The fish in the sushi was excellent. We lingered a bit over our meal without being rushed out. Altogether, a great evening, once again.

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  9. Guillermo VIP

    New York City26 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Light on tables muy be improved, can’t see the food Great food, too expensive

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  10. Dependable

    Charleston32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Small intimate dining area. Bit noisy since tables close together. Very good service. Interesting menu with variety. High quality dining.

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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 4.6 stars by 517 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Website
    http://www.barmasanyc.com/
  • 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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