Rock-n-Sake Bar & Sushi

We love coming to Rock-N-Sake, and a huge part of that is because of Sadie. She’s seriously the sweetest and always takes such good care of us. Chill, friendly, and just really good at what she does. She remembers our usuals, makes great suggestions, and somehow keeps the whole bar running smooth without ever seeming stressed. If you end up sitting at her bar, you’re in good hands. She makes the whole night better, every time.

I normally am not the type of person to write reviews but I had to after coming to the rock n sake in Metairie on Friday and then returning again Saturday night, I have to . The bartender with the long black hair is a racehorse . One minute she’s tending bar the next she’s managing . I have never seen someone work so fast and efficiently while providing fine dining level service . Very impressed . The entire staff was great actually you could tell they had a nice flow and worked well together . Presentation of the food was beautiful. 10/10 would recommend. I might just try to come take a few of your employees to work for me back home in AZ :) just kidding !

Really bad experience-So my husband and I live in New Orleans and were in Metairie all evening shopping. It was 9:15 we were starving and craving sushi, we usually just get take out. But decided why not let’s treat ourselves, we NEVER go out to eat. We go into the restaurant sit down, server takes our drink order, I ordered one of their speciality cocktails. Everything was a going great, until the manger on duty, Tori, comes up to our table and says, I’m sorry but we cannot serve you any alcoholic drinks and accuses me of being too intoxicated to order a drink?!? I was baffled bc I had not had anything to drink all day. She stated that I was walking funny. And automatically assumed that I’m intoxicated?!? Totally embarrassing, bc I have a medical condition that makes me lean to my left side. It’s gotten worse in the last few years, and I never go out bc I’m too self conscious about it. And this is exactly why. We decided to leave bc I was so mortified andI started crying. All I can say is wow, I’ve never felt so humiliated. That manager does not need to be working with the public if she can’t tell the difference between someone who is intoxicated and someone who has a medical condition. My husband is furious. It totally ruined our night.

Absolutely delicious sushi was very fresh, great environment, service and drinks. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Got the Garlic Salmon roll with upside down sauce and it was amazing. (I also don't normally eat Sushi) Will definitely be back, loved the place!

First time diners at this location and we really enjoyed it! We went on a Wednesday around 6pm and first thing we noticed were the cars overflowed onto an open lot next door. Seated at the sushi bar (prefer) and the chef was funny and lively, which matched the ambience and music of the place. Our waitress Tori was so sweet and very attentive! The food was fresh and flavorful and not too bad of a wait, nor was it too crowded. I do agree the price point for the size of the roll is a bit high, but you're paying for the experience as well as the food. Wouldn't be a weekly spot, but definitely a great switch up from your regular hum drum dining spot. The garlic salmon roll was rich and flavorful, scallops seasoned very well, and the tempura ice cream was magical!

Sadie was excellent. Her patience with food and drink request was one not to forget. I continue to visit weekly and attribute it to her representation.

I love Rock Sake. It is the best sushi I can find near my house by far. They didn’t have a little mixup on one of our rules and our son was allergic to shellfish so that’s the only reason I gave service three stars instead of five because he couldn’t eat any of the rolls I ordered without shrimp or without snow crab. I also posted he had the allergy, but it was an app and it was overlooked so they were very kind and refunded our card for those rolls. And I’ll be back next time for sure delicious.

This is a nice sushi spot right in the heart of Old Metaire. A little pricey but is worth it. The quality is good. My favorite are the sushi deviled eggs. It's the best of two worlds. Also love the margarita sushi. The drinks are good and the ambiance lovely; especially if you seat outside where it's less nosy. Service is always good! So no complaints. I don't love their dessert but I think that is a matter of tastes.

I have always wanted to try the Sushi King Cake. You need to order in advance as they only offer so many per day. There is a LOT of imitation crab filling. A lot. The king cake is mostly rice and imitation crab. On top there are very thinly sliced pieces of sushi. They were excellent and the sauces amazing. It is a beautiful work of food art. BUT they need more fish (sliced thicker) and not so much imitation crab. For the price, we won't order again.

Easily one of my go-to sushi restaurants! You can't go wrong with any roll honestly, everything is super fresh and made to order. Try the pork belly lettuce wraps!

Love Rock-n-Sake! The food is so fresh and the TGIT deal on Tuesdays is a must. I love how the roll of the month and the tiger roll are both options. Will be back!

Best sushi in Metairie by far! The service, especially Chelsey, is always amazing!! I come every week and have for years, it is our favorite place!

Very long wait and very very overpriced. The waitress told me there was no way to accommodate a simple allergy which only required removing the one ingredient from the food (contaminants do not affect me with this particular allergy). Also rushed us out of the restaurant very quickly and overall bad experience. Will not be back.

Visited on a weekday, and their parking lot was full. Ended up parking on the street instead. We were seated promptly, as the restaurant wasn't too busy, with plenty of open tables. The food came out in a timely manner as well. We started off with the shrimp wontons (4 pcs), and they were ok. They're similar to crab wontons or crab rangoons but with shrimp instead. For rolls, we had the Voodoo Queen, Salmon Zest, and Margarita. I liked that the ponzu sauces were on the side because they were definitely strong in taste. I think the rolls sounded better on paper than the actual taste. They were mediocre tasting but with a higher price tag. If I had to choose which one tasted the best, it'd be the Voodoo Queen. There were a few other specialty rolls that were curated differently compared to other restaurants, which sounded interesting (e.g., pork belly or tomato in the rolls). The restaurant is actually nice for a date night with outdoor seating available, too.

This place is great, no disrespect to the Fulton St location (which is my usual). The staff is very busy so don't get your feelings hurt if they don't "wait on you hand-and-foot". I try to sit a the sushi bar if I'm solo, so they typically have 1-2 waitresses/waiters that cover the entire sushi bar ... again, just be chill. The food quality is good and lives up to the RnS hype. Check them out if you're in Metairie!

We visited while in town to see our son in college. The ambiance caters to a younger crowd, with loud music that made conversation difficult. However, the food and the cocktails were delicious.

I haven't been to this place in months, yet somehow I sit here thinking about the absolute disaster that is Rock-n-Sake Bar & Sushi. I will give them one break because I went on a busy Tuesday. To keep things short, we waited for our food for about an hour and a half (ordered two sushi rolls) and our waitress refilled our waters zero times. It wasn't until I got up and looked at the sushi bar to see our rolls sitting on the bar that we got our food. Waitress seemed very offended that I was curious where our food was after an hour and a half, and was generally unpleasant the whole time we were there. All of this to get some of the most bland sushi I have eaten. One positive on this place is the great ambiance, so if you are into a fun atmosphere with extremely mid sushi then this is the spot for you!

I finally tried this place yesterday. Parking is very very tight. We had to park at a neighboring restaurant and walk over. The wait for inside seating was about 45 min to an hour. Since it is conveniently next to Tana, we went to pre-drink there. Since we agreed to sitting at the sushi bar, we were contacted that a spot was ready and were seated with a total wait time of about 20 minutes. $The 6 Tuesday drink specials were great. I wasn't wowed by some of the sushi options but decided to go with the tuna nachos and the Delàroll that has filet mignon. Both were a great pic. The chili oil garnishment made for the perfect addition to the Delàroll. The servers were all extremely nice. We stayed well past our time and continued to enjoy the $6 drinks. The only negative part about the experience was that when you sit at the sushi bar, the other servers retrieve food for other tables and takeout orders by constantly reaching over you. They were great about apologizing for it but I can see why this seating area was quicker to become available vs regular seating. The restaurant is a bit noisy so my Apple watch kept alerting me of the noise level, and I found myself having to speak loudly to my friend who accompanied me. But during happy hour, what restaurant is actually quiet? Overall the experience was nice. I'll be back for sure.

Food was amazing! But the phenomenal service made the experience. We had Margaret as our waitress; she is kind, knowledgeable and very professional!! Thanks Margaret!

We absolutely love it here the food and atmosphere are incredible. We love seeing our favorite bartenders Sadie and Gabi. BUT...Everytime we come here which we are frequent customers like every week...They never ever have our favorite appetizer, the beef and asparagus!!! I mean if you're going to have it on the menu you should have it most of the time. But I'm telling you they never have it!!!!

My friends and I had a horrible experience here. Definitely do not celebrate a birthday here because the server (Gabby) will make the birthday girl cry due to her extreme lack of general attitude and remarks. Food took nearly 2 hours after ordering to make it to our table and drinks remained empty the whole time we waited. Very disappointing, will not return. Baton Rouge location is much better if you still want to try food.

Arrived slightly before 5:30pm when they open on a weeknight and there were cars waiting for the restaurant to open. Filled up quickly. Beautiful space converted from a former gas station. Service was pleasant and quick. Had the tuna nachos which was perfect for two. Than was delicious and a beautiful presentation. The maki warehouse roll was good too. I enjoyed my experience and would go back. They do accommodate rice allergies too.

They have such great deals on Tuesdays but be prepared for the crowd. Long wait unless you get there early. Service is great as well.

We celebrated my niece's 6th bday here bc she said she wanted sushi. Lol. I like the outdoor seating area...although being so close to the actual road made me a little nervous. Service was friendly and efficient. The fried calamari was delicious! I think I enjoyed this the most. I was a bit disappointed that I didn't see some common offerings on the menu so I went really simple with my order. The sushi tasted fresh. Overall it was an enjoyable meal.

We had a date night tonight. Food was great. Bartender Sadie, sorry to say makes really bad drinks! Last two times we were there, Same thing, bad mixed drinks and she was the bartender. Not sure why? The other bartenders seem to have it together. So disappointing tonight to see her as bartender! I'm sorry to post this but she needs to move on to server and stop making drinks.

The location in old Metairie is a way better experience lately. Downtown location has lost is appeal and accuracy on to-go orders. Margarita Roll Upside down roll Triple S roll Garlic salmon roll. Top tier tasty.

Food last time I went was wonderful. This time however we went on a Friday. A bit busy and the hostess sat us at a table outside. Weather was okay and others were eating out there just fine. So we wait. Waiter walks past us and starts service on 2 other tables while we wait. Thought reservations. Then some people walk up and state they didn't have a reservation and they get sat straight away inside while we are still waiting for menus to order. I ask the waiter and he said "that's not an eating table, that's a waiting table." And proceeds to get angry after I say "why the hell would the hostess sit us here then instead of the wait room inside?" After a bit of back and forth we leave. Try it again later on and the place's food went to .

Great sushi great atmosphere, the lychee Martini comes with a cherry instead of a lychee so that's the only reason I'm giving a 4. Overall love this place ! The voodoo queen roll maybe the best roll I've ever had!

This was my first time at this location and I was not disappointed. I went with 2 friends. When I arrived at 6:30 I was told an hour wait - something I was prepared for. Our table was ready within 45 minutes. They have a QR code for a digital menu, but will give you a physical menu if you ask for it (and that's what I prefer to look at). We got a few different appetizers and the edamame were pretty standard, but I really liked the sushi deviled eggs and the kale and sashimi salad. That kale was amazing. I got the LSU roll and the Fulton Street Roll. Both were great. The service was great and I like the atmosphere better here than the downtown location. I'll definitely be back.

i usually really love rock n sake, but my experience tonight was horrific. I have never had such bad service. The food took forever and was overall very unimpressive for the price. If you wish to enjoy a good dinner experience, go elsewhere there are much better options in this city.

It's definitely a cute vibe in here! Service was insanely slow on a week night! There were 4 chefs behind the sushi bar and several waiters so I'm really not sure what was going on! I originally wanted to order a roll that had mango and was told they were out of mango :( disappointing! I ended up ordering a roll that was wrapped in cucumber but I can't remember the name. It was okay! The drinks were good and the ambiance was right though! I could definitely see myself coming back for sure!

Best sushi you'll find in the area. However, be prepared to wait...especially if you're going on a Tuesday. Every Tuesday they sell their "roll of the month" for $6 when you buy a roll of equal or greater value. This months roll was the Margarita Roll (bottom). I was surprised by how delicious it was! My favorite and go-to roll is the Garlic Salmon roll (top). So delicious and filling! We waited over an hour for our table, then about another hour for our food :/ and the music is SO loud. I realize it's called Rock n Sake, but be prepared to scream to speak with whoever you're sitting with. However, I can confidently say that I'd do it again because it was that good.

The tuna nachos were delicious. Very reasonably priced for sushi. The atmosphere is always fun.

This is the place to get sushi in Metairie. Waitstaff and bartenders are always top notch I am a regular. This place runs well because of its them. Kudos to the staff for always making every guest visit enjoyable.

This blond girl at the bar only has the absolute best service. She did let some couple argue at the bar for way to long before encouraging them to leave. She is also way to fast at bringing me drinks. The sushi is great, the drinks are great, and the service is top notch for a sushi bar. Would definitely recommend!

Best casual Sushi spot in Greater New Orleans, hands down. Appetizers are incredible -- highly recommend the Tuna nachos, but you can't go wrong with any of them. The fish just tastes fresher than anywhere else I've been. Great place for a first date, date night or a night out with a group of friends.

Waiting over an hour for your meal is unacceptable. Do not try this place. Tana is right next door. Try it!

So, I have dined here numerous times and like the food/restaurant. Last night I sat at the bar (just me). Bartender was super friendly and actually very accommodating when they didn't have the sake I wanted (I got a free glass of another one). HOWEVER, I ordered food and waited and waited. Kindly asked the bartender about the status, and he kept telling me it was "coming out". A manger finally came up to me and said again it'll be out. I said to her it's been about an hour. She rudely said "no it hasn't!". She then checked the computer and came back and said it has only been 38 minutes and that was normal! Plus told me they were understaffed in kitchen in a very rude manner. What ever happened to customer service and treating the customer right?!?

Happy this location is here, it's much closer than Fulton and a more chill vibe! Although I do love the Fulton one for a night on the town. Everything here is always delicious and some of the freshest sushi. It is a little pricier than most places but I guess you get what you pay for! I love all their rolls, you really can't go wrong with any! My favorite is the upside down roll, worth the price. The tuna nachos are a must and make sure you add avocado and jalapeños

COVID takeout update: Was craving sushi and realized it was Tuesday, so took advantage of Rock n Sake's TGIT special: for every roll you purchase (any $ amount) get a Tiger Roll or their roll of the month (red dragon) for only $5! A steal when both of those rolls are upwards of $15-$20. When we went to order online, mid ordering our food the restaurant shut off online ordering for 45 minutes. Probably because an influx of orders and because of the Tuesday special. When we finally got through, it was already 7:15pm. Our order said it would be ready at 8:15pm, but we didn't actually get it until 8:45pm. So be prepared to wait. They do bring your food out to your car, which is great. People were standing by the front door though and crowding around which is super counterproductive. You standing closer to the door isn't going to make your food come out faster. The rolls themselves were delicious and fresh, as was the Chicken Yakisoba and Shishito Peppers. You can add additional sauces to your order for an up charge. TLDR: be prepared to wait a bit past the estimated time for your order, especially if on a busy day like Tuesday or the weekend!

Never had a bad experience until- They stopped sitting/serving guests last night at 9.

Love the sushi here. First time trying Deviled eggs with Tuna.. delicious. My favorite roll is the Margarita. It's so like refreshing.. taste buds pop. Fulton roll was also good. Can't remember name of new roll tried, but it was equally as good as Fulton. Only complaint is service isn't the best. Second time in month. Service same, not great. Ordered Sapporo beer, never came back with. Had to ask again.. when he did come back wrong beer. I drank it. Didn't evenIt was a packed house as usual. Food is still overriding.. not so great service. Was with my Bestie so we weren't in a rush anyway. Dinner last night.. sushi still delicious. Service still something to be Desired!

The food is absolutely delicious. But there are unfortunately a few issues. First, if you sit at the sushi bar the waitstaff is forced to reach over your head constantly to grab table and to go orders. The music is over the top loud and combined with strange acoustics you cannot talk at all. Best to sit outside. I have been many times and the last was the worst. Also, I have interacted with the same bartender multiple times and he is just awful and rude every time. Last time there I ordered a "skinny" margarita. He handed me a glass with lime juice and tequila. It tasted like sucking on a lime. When I returned it he was pissed and insisted this is how it's made. I didn't want to come off as a total Karen and explain to him that the recipe for a skinny is Fresh lime juice, Fresh orange juice, tequila, Agave nectar, and a slice of lime for garnish. From now on it's to go orders for me.

Chef's are amazing and product is superb. Will go back many times to enjoy good quality food. I recommend to go to eat.

I absolutely agree with the another Yelp's review - I really would not label this restaurant as a traditional Japanese sushi bar. It is rather an Asian fusion but with that being said, it is a nice little establishment with fun ambiance. I do like their innovative and modern twist on the rolls and sashimi plates. To name a few of my favorites : Kale Salmon, Tuna tataki, Tuna Nacho, Margarita Roll, Tuna Rabenda etc... I love their shishito pepper too! Great for a night out on weekends but be sure to make a reservation or get there early as it does get packed all the time. Nice Tuesday Happy Hour deal offerings. I honestly have way too much fun here... that it is dangerous...

Arrived at 5 (no one in the restaurant). Music was blaring loud. The flat surfaces that were not for dining are coated in grime and dust. Placed an order of apps, sake and rolls. It took 45 min for an appetizer to come out, the hot Kama. Then the rolls were served on BROKEN plates. One as a chef plating, the food should see that huge safety issue. Second the waitress still saw it and brought it to the table. You wouldn't serve a cocktail in a chipped glass....What happened to serve safe certifications and training? Won't go back. Do not recommend.

Menu is ok but not great for the price. Parking is awful and the service could be better. If the food was great I'd just live on their takeout but it's good at best. I feel like it's become more of a place to be seen at than to eat at. But when they opened 15+ years ago, the food was fire. Extra star for nostalgia.

Have been to different rock n sake restaurants and it never fails to amaze me. This place will always be recommended by me to people who are looking for date night sushi or happy hour with friends. Their TGIT deals are too good to miss. When I saw the July roll of the month, I just knew I had to try it. I was so excited to get it for $5! I stayed with a $5 lemon drop. That tasted kind of funky....but I drank it anyways. For rolls I got the Triple S and the Red white and Blues roll. Both were SO GOOD!!! If you like spicy in your sushi, the triple S is for you! Literally delicious. The red white and blues was also very very good. They had a generous amount of sauce on top, but I didn't mind!

Rundown: great food, not so great service. We came in on a Wednesday night to find the place poppin'. I love that they have indoor AND outdoor seating but still a cool vibe wherever you're seated. They even had live music by this awesome guy who does violin covers of Top 40 songs. Great atmosphere :) But the service was mehhhh. Our server was nice but was probably inexperienced with being so busy. Our appetizer came out promptly, no issues there. Then for entrees we ordered two sushi rolls and a bowl of ramen. The ramen came out first. Then 5....10.....25 min later, our server comes to take the FINISHED ramen bowl. Then 10 min after that, I had to wave him down for a second glass of wine. At this point he says he'll go check on the sushi because it's been a while. 20 minutes later our sushi rolls arrive. Almost an hour after the first half of our entree came out, we get the second half. I'm not sure if the server thought the ramen was a second app like a soup or a salad. He never asked. Nor did he come to check to see how things were after running/dropping of our food. We did see him busy but even just some eye contact or a thumbs up asking how we were would have been appreciated. So there you are. 4 stars for great food, killer atmosphere, and less than excellent service.

I never do reviews but this is the best sushi place around! My go to spot anytime I'm craving sushi because its always top grade and consistently great! Overall my favorite thing on the menu is the tuna nachos.

Always the best sushi and best service! Always have the best time and best meal at this particular rock n sake location

I dined here last weekend and it was my second time dining at this location. I enjoy the ambience and the wide menu selection at Rock-n-Sake but I have a couple of suggestions. We sat outside to avoid a longer wait and it was rather chilly. It would have been nice if there were heaters on the patio to ensure that their guests are comfortable when the weather is cold especially since their indoor seating area is so small. Also, the outside dining area should have speakers so those eating on the patio can enjoy the music too. Where's the wasabi and ginger!?!? I absolutely love eating ginger with my sushi rolls. All of the rolls that came out as dinner were lacking wasabi and ginger. My cousin ordered a roll as an appetizer which had wasabi and ginger on the plate. I didn't bother to ask the waitress about this because luckily I had taken the ginger from my cousin's appetizer plate. We had been there awhile by this time and as stated before, the temps outside were on the cooler side that night.

One of my husband and I favorite places to go to. We come here 1-2 times a month. The waitress/ waiters are really nice and the food is always so good. They have outdoor seatings which is a plus. Our favorites includes : Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps Spicy hamachi Kale and salmon sashimi Ramen soup

Love the ambiance in the restaurant, very chill environment with great music. Sydney was my server and she was super helpful with recommendations from the menu. I ordered the tuna nachos, beef tataki, and chicken fried rice. My favorite is definitely the tuna nachos, but everything was amazing!

Favorite sushi spot on a Saturday night! Music is on point & food is delicious! Love their Tokyo tinis & tuna nachos! Order the tuna nachos!

Went on a Friday around 6:30pm. Wasn't as busy as i thought. Seated 4 right away. We had the pork belly lettuce wrap, shishito peppers and the Brussels sprouts. All very good. Loved the sauce peppers were cooked in. The pork belly came out like slabs but awesome. Got the voodoo queen roll. Very good. The hot kama was delicious and worth a try. Atmosphere was nice and hip. There is room for a big party in the bar area. Outdoor seating. They have sliding doors to open the inside dining area. The service was good for how busy it got later. Will be back to try other menu items.