Sushi Masa Metairie
Metairie
Restaurant in Metairie, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Sushi Masa Metairie is a practical pick for an easy sushi-focused meal on Veterans Memorial Boulevard, especially at lunch. Choose it for convenience, solo dining, or a casual group meal; cross-shop Fausto's Bistro or Desi Vega's Seafood and Steaks when the occasion needs more polish.
About Sushi Masa Metairie
Metairie dining decisions are easiest when the basics are clear. Sushi Masa Metairie is in Metairie, has a casual dress code, opens at 11 AM every day. Closing time is 9:30 PM Sunday through Thursday and 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Plan around its daily opening time, later weekend closing, casual dress code to decide whether it fits your plans.
Use the hours to plan the visit
Sushi Masa Metairie is open Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 9:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 10:30 PM, Sunday from 11 AM to 9:30 PM. Those hours are the clearest planning signal.
The safest expectation is simple: a casual venue in Metairie with daily hours.
How to compare it with other restaurant choices
If you are comparing options, keep Sushi Masa Metairie on the shortlist alongside Fury's, Byblos Market, Fausto's Bistro, Desi Vega's Seafood and Steaks, El Gato Negro. Do not treat every option as interchangeable; check each venue's own details before deciding.
For broader planning, use Our full Metairie restaurants guide. When details matter, confirm current policies directly with the venue before building a meal around them.
In short, Sushi Masa Metairie is a casual Metairie venue with daily hours starting at 11 AM and later Friday and Saturday closing.
Planning details
- Location
- 725 Veterans Memorial Blvd Suite 4ANC, Metairie, LA 70005
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- sushimasaus.com
- Phone
- +15047668078
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sushi Masa Metairie marries rigorous Japanese technique with the bounty of the Gulf Coast, creating an intimate, sophisticated counter experience in an unexpected suburban setting. The copy emphasizes omakase sequencing, precise knife work and rice discipline, framing the restaurant as a focused, chef-led destination where restraint and regional seafood meet. Its placement on a Veterans Memorial Boulevard strip, rather than a tourist corridor, gives the place a hidden-gem quality: serious sushi rooted in local seafood traditions but delivered with Edo-period precision. The tone is thoughtful and measured, for diners who value craft over spectacle.
Best For
This is a restaurant best suited to diners looking for a focused, chef-directed meal—think attentive dinners and special-occasion evenings where omakase sequencing is the point. The piece positions Sushi Masa Metairie as a local counter that rewards patience and attention to technique, so it fits date nights, milestone celebrations and anyone curious about how Gulf seafood integrates with Japanese tradition. Its suburban location also makes it accessible to neighborhood families and groups who appreciate high-quality seafood prepared with disciplined technique.
Ordering Tips
Opt for the chef-led experience: the write-up centers omakase and a sushi counter approach, so letting the chef sequence bites is the clearest way to experience the restaurant's premise. Explore preparations that showcase Gulf ingredients—the copy highlights local brown shrimp, blue crab, redfish, speckled trout and Barataria/Calcasieu oysters—alongside the signature Masa Lover Boat and Chef Special Rolls to hear the dialogue between local seafood and imported Japanese technique.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, inviting atmosphere in a huge, beautiful dining room with sushi bar and lounge areas.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Masa Lover Boat
- Chef Special Rolls
Planning details
Location
725 Veterans Memorial Blvd Suite 4ANC, Metairie, LA 70005 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the occasion needs a more composed dinner, book Fausto's Bistro. If the group wants steak or seafood in a more celebratory setting, choose Desi Vega's Seafood and Steaks.
Restaurant context
How Sushi Masa Metairie compares in Metairie
Sushi Masa Metairie is the convenience pick in this set: easier to use for lunch, solo dining, casual weeknight meals than a more occasion-driven restaurant. Fausto's Bistro is the stronger choice when the group wants a bistro-style dinner with more traditional date-night framing, while Desi Vega's Seafood and Steaks is the clearer call for steak, seafood, a higher-stakes celebration.
For value and flexibility, Byblos Market competes well, especially when Mediterranean food is the brief and the meal needs to stay casual. Fury's is a better fit for diners who want a local Metairie feel rather than sushi. El Gato Negro is less useful as a direct substitute if the priority is staying close to Metairie.
The recommendation is simple: choose Sushi Masa Metairie for easy access and a sushi-focused meal, choose Fausto's Bistro for a more composed dinner, choose Desi Vega's Seafood and Steaks for a bigger occasion, choose Byblos Market when value and casual Mediterranean food matter more than the specific category.
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Compare Sushi Masa Metairie
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Sushi Masa Metairie | Metairie | No published awards |
| Fury's | Metairie | No published awards |
| Fausto's Bistro | Metairie | No published awards |
| Desi Vega's Seafood and Steaks | Metairie | No published awards |
| Byblos Market | Metairie | No published awards |
| El Gato Negro | New Orleans | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026The Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Sushi Masa Metairie?
Is Sushi Masa Metairie good for a special occasion?
The dress code is casual, so plan for an informal visit. If private dining, special-occasion services, or a formal dining format matter to your plans, check directly with the venue.
What should I wear to Sushi Masa Metairie?
The dress code is casual for Sushi Masa Metairie. Dress comfortably and informally.
What are other options to compare with Sushi Masa Metairie?
Other comparison options include Fury's, Byblos Market, Fausto's Bistro, Desi Vega's Seafood and Steaks, El Gato Negro. Check each venue's current details before deciding.
Is lunch or dinner better at Sushi Masa Metairie?
The hours start at 11 AM daily. Sushi Masa Metairie closes at 9:30 PM Sunday through Thursday and at 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday, so choose the timing that best fits your schedule.
Is Sushi Masa Metairie good for solo dining?
The casual dress code and daily 11 AM opening may make planning simpler, but check any practical needs directly with the venue.
