Bar OTTO comes across in reviews as a lively yet intimate spot with standout cocktails and a sushi and sashimi program that many describe as fresh, inventive and beautifully presented. The ambience and service are repeatedly praised, with guests noting attentive, friendly staff, a welcoming bar area, and a warm vibe that suits dates, celebrations or casual nights with friends. The menu is praised for variety and quality, including daikon and burrata, crab bao, cod cheek skewers, wagyu and toro, a ramen with duck leg and truffle oil, and a yuzu cheesecake for dessert, with many savoring the tasting menu and strong wine or sake pairings. While some express that portions can be small for the price and a few service hiccups occur, the overall consensus highlights consistent excellence in food and atmosphere, a willingness to return for omakase or seasonal changes, and Bar OTTO as one of the city’s notable Japanese inspired options.
Bar Otto delivered an incredible dining experience. The service was attentive & warm, & the ambiance set the perfect tone for the evening. The food was exceptional the ramen with duck leg & truffle oil was rich & flavorful, while the cod cheek skewers were buttery & perfectly prepared. The sashimi was fresh & delicate, & we paired it all with a great bottle of Japanese natural wine, Anfora Rossa 2021, which was just perfect. A refined & memorable experience highly recommend.
We had the karaage & the chirashi here, along with drinks. The karaage was lovely, & for the price, the chirashi had a good amount of sashimi on top of a bed of rice. The only thing I'd complain about is the strong garlicky taste of the fish in the chirashi. There isn't supposed to be a garlic taste in chirashi whatsoever - I'm assuming it was to mask the fishy taste or possibly smell? But I'd prefer lemon or something else, not garlic, as it was a bit overpowering. Otherwise, the server was lovely & attentive & we got everything we needed.
Sep 25, 2025
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Muy buen restaurante aunque no creo que esté entre los mejores en cuanto a producto, el blue fin tuna del sashimi en cuanto al color habría apostado a qué era aleta amarilla aunque en sabor se me quedaba entre aleta amarilla y bluefin, el salmón orgánico pero no King salmón. Probamos una gran parte de la carta y nos pareció bastante decente pero nada que destacara, las porciones se me hicieron un poco pequenas.
Muy buen servicio y ambiente muy agradable
Consistently incredible, & I don't say that lightly. The quality of the fish is very comparable to what I ate in Japan. The atmosphere is lively but never tooo loud or obnoxious. The staff is amazing. They're well versed on the menu & offer very great service (rare these days at most restaurants). The Sashimi is a MUST-specifically the chef's choice selection. They also have Grape Republic by the bottle, which you should absolutely splurge on for a special occasion. I've dined here several times & absolutely love it.
A cozy spot perfect for a casual night out. We went in on a weekday without a reservation, & there was no wait at all. Highly recommend their drinks, sashimi, & nigiri. The ramen & mazemen were okay. The staff were incredibly friendly & attentive. Fast service
Really good food (Japanese/Asian/a bit of Western fusion food)! I love it so much. The sashimi was fresh & delicious (only one kind of fish was okay). We ordered five different dishes, & they were all well-made, fresh, & tasty. The servers were super friendly. However, the price was quite high. I feel the presentation of Nirigi can still be improved. But will be back again!
One of my favorite Japanese restaurants with both fresh sushi/sashimi as well as mazemen noddles. It also accommodates for vegeteiran options as well. They also have a great drinks & sake. Last but definitely not least, their staff is incredibly kind & even accommodates children & infants. For budget friendly options, they have an omasake (chef's choice) from Monday to Wednesay 3 course meal for 45$ which is incredible value (we had lobster & octopus included)
Jun 26, 2024
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Amazing Japanese food selection, fresh sashimi, chirashi options & crab bao. Absolutely love the Grape Republic wine selection. Wish more people new about this place so they would get the traffic they deserve ❤️
I regret not capturing photos, but the experience was simply outstanding. The service was exceptional; they checked for allergies, & once confirmed, we placed our order. Everything was delightful & refreshing. The flavors were sophisticated & carefully crafted. We savored dishes like the Piri Kara Nasu, a fried eggplant marinated in miso soy sauce with chili, served cold, as well as shrimp & pork dumplings, & the chef's choice sashimi.
Very surprised by all the strong reviews. I had high expectations & they fell flat. The crab bun had good flavor but the crab was tiny & had practically no meat. It just added crunch to the bun. The sashimi platter disappointed me the most. It says it comes with 10 pieces, with 2 slices of each fish. The slices were so thin & small that it was as if they took a slice meant for 1 person & sliced it again. Uni mazamen had a clumpy creamy sauce that didn't taste like much. Uni & Ikura were not fresh at all. With that being said, service was great! Cozy place.
Jan 19, 2024
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The restaurant was cozy & nice! The staffs were very professional & kind! We ordered fried chicken to share & I ordered a porc katsu! I liked the mashed potatoes but wish if they could have served rice with it! The portion was pretty big so it might be better to order some other small dish & share! I think this place is more known for sashimi & nigiri, so that is something I am going to try next time!!
