Bar OTTO showcases fresh, inventive Japanese inspired cooking with standout sushi, ramen, and seafood dishes, and a cocktail program that many describe as excellent. The atmosphere is lively and the service is frequently praised for being attentive and welcoming, though a few visits note timing issues and inconsistent pacing. The tasting menu and omakase options are a recurring draw and are described as delicious, with some considering the portions and value to vary. Overall, Bar OTTO is seen as a refined yet approachable spot with strong wine and sake options and a dedicated staff that makes for a memorable dining and drinking experience.
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Mon copain & moi avons adoré notre expérience. La serveuse qui s'occupe de la section près des fenêtres (& tout le staff honnêtement) était tellement sympathique & s'est adaptée à toutes nos demandes. Essayez le menu dégustation, ça vaut la peine!!!
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.
Super service & ambiance très agréable, rien à redire de ce côté-là. En revanche, les plats manquaient un peu de peps côté sushis, & les portions étaient petites par rapport à des prix assez élevés.
Sep 27, 2025
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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.
To be honest I'm very confused... This restaurant has been on my to go list for a while & tonight my husband & I decided to do a spontaneous date night, so we went & ordered the tasting menu. First dish was the scallops with cravier. Was decent but nothing was impressive ( very salty, flavor, texture, taste etc.) then second dish was ... A tomato, so I'm guessing the important part of this dish is the mousse? The tomato doesn't even taste tomato. The flavor was flat, & the tomato slice was too large & thick, hard to bite. The sushi was decent, 5 pieces. Then the last dish was soba noodles stir fried with chili oil & a few slices of cucumber. Again another confusing dish. Eventually we paid $100+tax for the 4 dishes. & had to wrap up the night with 2 hotdogs cause we were starving after the meal. Maybe that's the normal standard with restaurants nowadays? I'm not sure. It felt almost like a scam... It kinda explains why the restaurant is almost empty on a summer Friday night. The environment & service was very nice though. Won't come back. Hope we were just unlucky!
Jul 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
Je suivais l'établissement depuis quelque temps sur Instagram, & chaque publication me donnait plus envie d'y aller. Par un soir d'automne, on a enfin sauté le pas - & on n'a pas été déçus.
En apéritif, la limonade maison était rafraîchissante. Puis nous avons partagé quelques entrées aussi fraîches que goûteuses, avec des saveurs qui font voyager dès la première bouchée.
Mention spéciale aux baos au crabe à carapace molle : le mariage des oignons, jalapenos, herbes fraîches & de la sauce sucrée-acidulée créait un bel équilibre. La texture du crabe croustillant contrastait parfaitement avec la tendresse du pain vapeur. Chaque bouchée offrait une harmonie à la fois raffinée & réconfortante.
Le chirashi, lui, se dégustait lentement. Un plat tout en délicatesse, où chaque ingrédient mérite son moment.
On y retourne ? Très certainement. Ne serait-ce que pour tester l'omakase du chef, qui promet une expérience encore plus poussée. À confirmer, mais il me semble que la carte change au fil des saisons - une excellente raison d'y revenir encore… & encore.
Ma 2e fois ici & probablement la dernière! Les drinks étaient vraiment décevants pour le prix & les portions très petites malgré qu'on nous ait dit le contraire lors du choix de nos plats. La dernière fois il me semble que les portions étaient facilement le double (& le prix moins élevé!). On nous a apporté le mauvais plat de nouilles à table puis finalement ça a été corrigé pour la bonne chose, mais c'est quand même un peu plate & ça crée de l'attente en plein milieu de notre repas. Nous avons écourté notre visite & avons terminé la soirée ailleurs. Le personnel était tout de même vraiment super gentil!
Jul 6, 2025
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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.
Bar OTTO is one of my new favorite places in the city for exceptionally good food & cocktails. The service was absolutely fantastic - our server was super friendly & made us feel very welcome. We sat at the bar - which made for great views of both the bartending & kitchen. We were really there for the drinks, & boy did they not disappoint. I had the best cocktail in the city here - the Spicy Marg!!! It was literal perfection - the bartender is incredibly talented & also very kind. We also got the crab boa & cod cheek skewers which were absolutely delicious. We will be coming back for a full meal & more Spicy Marg's very soon!
J'ai découvert par hasard ce restaurant japonais, & on a adoré. Le personnel a été très sympathique, le service rapide, & la nourriture excellente. Mon meilleur restaurant japonais.
