I came into Master Joes with high expectations because of previous reviews. I actually was a bit disappointed. My daughter loves sushi and was excited about eating here on our day out together. The restaurant was ice and clean. Servers were delightful. It was the food that was disappointing. I got the lunch special for $18.95 where you pick three rolls. I got California, Philly and shrimp tempura. The California and Philly were ok. Nothing special but the shrimp tempura was bad. The fried shrimp had to have been either cooked the day before or several hours earlier because the batter on the outside was rubbery and the shrimp was cold on the inside. Not a fresh taste at all or crispy. If I'm paying that much for a lunch then I want fresh please. My daughter got the Oceans 11. It was ok but the white fish on top was also not fresh. Very disappointed. We decided that will be our first and only time we go. read more

It's not very often I can say that I love a place even though we weren't greeted for 20 min. We had the sweetest host who looked to be very overwhelmed with putting people on a wait, seating people and handling to-go orders. When she sat us she forgot to tell the server (she later came over and told us that) I believe our servers name was Jaden and he was so personable, efficient and nice. He turned a rough start (we know it was no one's no fault) into an amazing evening. Thank you so much Jaden! read more

Best sushi I've ever had. We ordered the Bailey and The Mississippi roll. Both outstanding. We had excellent service. It is very clean and bright inside! Definitely do not miss this one! read more

Does not accept tap to pay. Slightly over priced. Our food came out at different times were Both entrees. I finished mine before she even had hers. read more

Absolutely love this place! It is my favorite place to get my Asian fix. I love their Chicken Teppanyaki as it is full of flavor and the perfect amount of sauce to mix in with the rice. I also enjoy the cheese roll as an appetizer, such a savory treat to start the meal. They have the best Miso soup I have ever had. Service is always wonderful, and if they have a wait we just grab an open seat at the bar. read more

Went with family. I'd been here a year or two before when I was visiting from out of state and I remember it being good. Service was prompt (but we got there right at 5). All the food was delicious, presented beautifully and fresh. Talking to my family, it seems like the food has some variability as almost all of our food had an abundance of sauce. My salad was drowning in the ginger dressing. I liked it, but not that much. Nice ambience and central location in downtown Fairhope. read more

Master Joe's - Salad was really tasty with the ginger dressing but the lettuce was swimming at the bottom - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

The tempura place was flavorful and crispy. It consists of 4 large shrimp, zucchini, sweet potato, asparagus, green beans, and a sweet onion ring. The green beans were tough and rubbery, but it is more of a sushi and sashimi restaurant. I had the ninja turtle for a drink and it was very good. Plenty of coconut flavor. The miso soup was good and so was the ginger salad. Just enough foo for one person. Approx 12 tables and you can eat at the bar. read more

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If your in the Mobile, Al area and you are looking for sushi.... look no further Located in Fairhope across from Mobile , ate at the bar and had the salmon and tuna sashimi - both very fresh and delicious followed by a bambo bingo roll. Great portion sizes and flavorful. Spicy but not too spicy Great atmosphere and Pam at the bar kept us well supplied with drinks I will be back read more

Y'all! Our waiter was BOMB! We stopped in with 15+ people (including boys fro our baseball team, which I gave them a 10 min heads up) and he was so good. Recommend the best things. He asked if everything was okay before the kids put in their orders I have absolutely no complaints. Great dinner and great environment! Rainbow Roll yum! read more

My husband and I have been living in Mobile for a few years now and there's not many good sushi places around but when we really crave sushi, we make the drive to Master Joe's in Fairhope. Overall, the sushi is pretty good but not amazing. It's definitely more Americanized (cream cheese, fried/baked, "yum yum sauce") and not traditional Japanese sushi. But considering where we live, it's decent. However, we will no longer be coming back. Usually when we come visit, the service is okay. But the last time we came, we were shocked at how we were treated. My husband and I were seated at a bar since tables were not available; however we don't really mind sitting at the bar anyway. We sat there for 15 minutes before someone asked us if we wanted water or anything to drink. I didn't think much of it since I figured they might be busy. 10 minutes later after we got water, we were asked if we wanted any appetizers. At this time, another couple walks in and is seated at the bar next to us. When they were seated, the server immediately asked them what they wanted to drink and promptly got them wine glasses and wine. They ordered appetizers at this time. This couple came in almost 30 minutes after us but got their drink right away and our appetizers also came at the same time. I thought that was odd that they were too busy to ask us what we'd like to drink for 15 minutes while we sat there but got that couple their wine instantly when they sat down. Anyway, we had to flag the server down to order entrees and when they were served to us it was handed to us from across the bar. I noticed the server would go around the bar and serve the other couple directly instead of serving across the bar like she did for us. My husband and I started to feel uncomfortable about the difference in treatment and noticed that the restaurant was full of Caucasian people and we were the only Asian people. I didn't know if the server treated us different because of our race (which is weird because it's technically an "Asian" restaurant) or whatever reason she was neglecting us. My husband and I enjoyed each other's company and conversation and it distracted me from the uncomfortable feeling I had. We wouldn't have minded waiting if the people around us had to as well due to it being busy, but that was not the case. I felt like the couple next to us were treated like celebrities/High priority while we felt really neglected. Even the way she spoke to other customers and her mannerisms were different from the way she acted with us. After the entree, we definitely did not want to stay any longer for dessert and asked for the check. We always tip 20% even for bad service. When we left the restaurant and got in the car, I asked my husband if he felt the same way I did in the restaurant (we didn't talk about it while we were in the restaurant) and he told me he noticed it too. It was sad to feel that way. I reached out to the manager who said would look into the situation but never followed up. I don't believe every server who works here is like the one we had but it made us decide not to come back when the restaurant didn't treat this situation with importance. I believe you should treat all customers with the same respect and courtesy. read more

If you need a sushi fix. Look no further. Simply the BEST place for sushi in Baldwin County!! Favs are red rose roll, Sushi pizza.. yes I said sushi pizza. Don't knock til you've tried it. And lost in translation rolls. Service and bartenders are great!!!! read more

Sushi in south Alabama... look no further. They don't call him Master for nothing. The Coastal Gourmet read more

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Fantastic sushi spot. Good selection of Chef rolls AND Hibachi! We showed up right after 5, had no wait, and great service. Overall perfect experience and would def return as soon as we are back in town. Recommend the Russian Revolution roll and a Saki! read more

Master Joe's - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Our favorite sushi Restaraunt anywhere. The space is kind of tight in this restaurant but if you can get passed that the food is outstanding. Some masterpieces of specialty rolls but really everything is amazing. read more

Master Joe's Fairhope has become my go to sushi restaurant in south Alabama. I moved to the Eastern shore around six years ago and my hometown has some exceptional sushi restaurants. Master Joe's would be solid competition back home. As a footnote, I've heard some lukewarm-comments about Master Joe's in Orange Beach. Master Joe's in Fairhope however, is always on its game. read more

Really good and fresh. We ordered from the lunch menu. Tasty tuna rolls and seaweed salad. Although the ridiculous fad of saki bombs is not well known there, they allowed the foolishness! read more

Master Joe's - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Dozens of Outstanding Japanese Dishes I have traveled to Japan many times and enjoy good sushi. This is as good as it gets. They have 2 Japanese chefs working there and the dishes were outstanding as were the presentations. We had a few dishes and they were all very good and fresh. I do not believe you can go wrong eating anything on the menu or the chef's special. The place is very small with a few tables and a counter sushi bar. We arrived around 1130 and had no problem finding a table. When we left around 1230 it was completely full with people waiting for arable. pick your meal times wisely to avoid wait. There were also a number of children who were enjoying their lunch. read more

Master Joe's is situated in downtown Fairhope. They have plenty of parking in the back. The staff is very friendly and service is fast. I don't particularly like their sashimi. However, I really love their rolls. I love that they don't add a lot of rice on the rolls. I really love their California rolls here. It's great for lunch takeout! read more

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This small, quaint restaurant in the heart of downtown Fairhope boasts the best sushi on the Eastern Shore and all of the greater Mobile area. We have never had a bad roll there and the sashimi is always fresh and cut in large pieces. It is on the expensive side, but once you taste their sushi, you understand why you are paying a premium. The Rainbow Roll is especially good if that is your cup of tea. I can say that every piece of sushi that we have eaten at Master Joe's has been worth it. read more

I have to preface this review by stating that I think my rating is based on an objective standard, and I compare the restaurant to other sushi places I've eaten at through my extensive travels around America. But if I were to use a local standard, meaning just rating Master Joe's in the vacuum of Fairhope, AL, I would give this place an additional star, as it really is the only place worth going to eat after a certain hour when most other places have closed. With that in mind though, the food here is overpriced for what you get. Their special rolls - the rolls by which you would distinguish a sushi restaurant - are good, but leaves you wanting for something more. The thing that stands out in my mind about this place is the ambiance. The place has nice interior design, a bar, and dim lighting that would be good for a date. It is relatively small, and something of a hotspot so it's usually crowded and thus loud. The noise level makes it less ideal for a date. I've been here twice, both during the middle of the week while in town for business. The first time I dined in. The most recent time I ordered to go. They didn't give me any napkins. read more

Warning: Eating here may be addicting! It doesn't matter if I asked someone in Fairhope, Satsuma, or Mobile- When I asked where the best sushi in the area was- the response was always the same "Master Joe's". Needless to say, I was excited to try this place. The wife and I made our trip to MJ's in the middle of the week. The downtown area was pretty dead. As we walked by many of the other restaurants up and down the street, they weren't very busy. Then we opened the door to Master Joe's and this place was packed! That is always a good sign! When we got seated and made our way through the menu- I knew that I would be leaving with a full belly. So many unique concoctions! We had been told by many before we went to make sure to try the Sushi Pizza. That was a must we were told. After asking for some suggestions from the friendly waitress, we decided on some rolls. Lots of rolls... and a sushi pizza. Ok. Here we go. Ready? First of all.. the soy sauce. They had regular and low sodiu.. and a house blend that was low sodium based. It had hints of ginger and citrus and was perfect. Listen folks.. .The Sushi Pizza is no joke. Absolutely amazing. One of the best things I have ever eaten.. And I have eaten more than the average person. I promise you that. It had crazy things on it- like crawfish and crab and baked seaweed. Well- crazy to my wife who won't touch any of that with a 10 foot pole typically- but she gobbled this up like there was no tomorrow! It was absolutely amazing. Go get this stuff. Go now. Hurry. Don't walk.. Run. Also has some other rolls. The standard spicy tuna, the spicy tuna tempura (delish!) The Fuji Gen- Very very good. The Crazy Roll... Insanely good and the Black Pearl--also incredible. I ate every piece of goodness on my plate and never thought twice about it. I have eaten sushi of all sorts from all around the country. From big cities and big names to small towns and gas stations. I have never had sushi that I liked as much as what I ate at Master Joe's. Go forth and eat tons. Enjoy. Thank me later. read more

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Great place for adult sushi and hibachi! Love it I always get the miso soup and tempanyaki. So delicious.

the food was okay but the thing that bothered me the most is how rude and unfriendly the manager is.

We were craving some Japanese food so we decided to stop by after reading good reviews. I ordered the chef special where there were a ton of sashimi, nigiri, and a sushi roll. Forgot the name of it but that's basically it. I was pleasantly surprised as to the quality of the fish because it had reminded me of a regular sushi restaurant. I had hoped for toro and uni but they didn't serve it. Back to the review...the fish served was fresh and tasty. Definitely exceeded my expectations. Will be back. read more

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Recent visit has the miso soup and a roll. Rolls always great. Service seems to be okay. Sushi chef was FaceTimeingneill making food. The bartender and a waitress were complaining about something and not focus on customers. Room for improvement! read more

I love this place but never can get a seat . I love all the rolls and the soy paper option . Great local spot !

What happened? This place used to be great - big, satisfying rolls that were filled to the brim - now, you pay $15-16 for something that looks like it came from a grocery store. And, to top it off, they have joined the trend of passing on the credit card surcharge to the customer. Prepare to pay an extra 3.5% on top of an already completely overpriced dinner. read more

The best legit sushi and Asian food in southern Alabama. Try any roll you like they are all amazing.

It's a small restaurant so there's usually a wait at dinner time. We were lucky and got the last open table when we walked in. After getting us water, it was around 15 minutes before our order was taken, I think our waitress forgot about us & we had to wave at her. I ordered my favorite Ocean's Eleven - spicy tuna, crab and cucumber, topped with salmon, tuna, yellowtail & avocado, and then dressed with ponzu and eel sauce. It is one of the best sushi combinations I've ever tasted. It has very little rice which is great for those of us counting carbs. My friend ordered her staple Titanic Roll. The food was served fast for a full house and the waitress was apologetic about earlier. It was busy and noisy as usual but unfortunately for us, this evening meal came with two banshees at the next table. We ate our wonderful rolls and left before their screeching broke our ear drums! So, food was a 5 star but ambiance was a 3 star; hence a 4 star rating. read more

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Overall very good sushi for small town Alabama! The bartender needed more help as the bar was full and 1 server had to serve 20 people. Sushi was good, not great, but service needs work... read more

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Short Review: Great Sushi, with attentive service, and a friendly bustling atmosphere! A bit upscale, with good ambiance for a friday night dinner with a friend or date. I found the quality of sushi to be the freshest in the Mobile area that I've had so far, making the drive to Fairhope well worth it! I envision eating here many more times as I travel to the Mobile area! read more

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We are here on vacation and heard about this sushi spot. We love sushi so we decided to go last night. The sushi is amazing. Some of the best we've ever had. The black pearl roll is a must. It was so delicious and fresh. The service was great and they have a nice atmosphere. Highly recommend if you love sushi. We also got the spicy tuna roll which was also really good but ended up ordering another black pearl because we loved it so much. read more

We were staying at The Grand in Point Clear and searched for Sushi! Master Joe's popped up and we went that night! The people were super friendly and the presentation of the food was wonderful! Some of the BEST sushi we have ever had! If you are visiting Fair Hope or Point Clear, AL area you must stop in Master Joe's! Excellent food!! read more

Food was good and reasonably priced but the service was horrible. We actually had to ask a server where our order was after three couples who arrived later than us got their orders before us. Food was fine but the time we were waiting was unacceptable so wont be returning. No real apology either which was disappointing. read more

Best sushi in Fairhope, but you better be okay with waiting, or go on a weeknight. It is consistently packed making it difficult to get a table and difficult to get your food in a hurry. But it is worth the wait, it's very good. read more

Such a pleasant surprise. Right on the Main Street - super fresh, creative menu and very, very good! Some of the best sushi I've had in a long while! read more

It's difficult for me to review Master Joe's because I run out of synonyms for fantastic. The lunch menu is an incredible value and of all the rolls I've tried here there isn't one that isn't amazing. For a totally crazy sushi experience their Sushi Pizza is absolutely delicious. read more

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I was a lone diner at the sushi bar. I had an English muffin all day and then several of the items off the menu. I was sick all night and then I called and spoke to Pam, manager. She listen to me found my ticket and agreed of what I ordered. She said it never happened before! and that she would let the owner know and took my phone down. I would expect a call from the owner as a concerned operator. No, nothing, zilch. So now I have to write this and try to protect others. read more

We have ordered take out so many times they literally answer the phone with "Hey Zack!" My husband. Some of our favorites are the spicy tuna, spicy tuna tempura, Russian revolution, crazy roll and Jubilee roll which is on their sister sushi restaurant but they will make it if you ask! The house made soy is killer. Highly recommend however the place is small hence why we order take out. You never know if they will be slammed or if you will have a table. Since we live two minutes it's not a big deal. read more

Love this place! i always get my favorite roll and try an extra different roll every time I visit. There's so much to pick. The drinks are excellent and made super fast, I could really come here and get drinks instead of a regular bar. Really attentive and friendly waitress Baylee always checking on my table and making sure the food, beverages and service is good. 5/5, food is good, staff are super friendly and the place is clean. Recommend it. read more