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Ototo, Denver, CO

Ototo

4.7
4.7
261 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
OTOTO’s intimate dining room serves Japanese robata-style tapas, sashimi, grilled whole fish, rich Ramen offerings and noodles. The kitchen includes a robota grill with Japanese imported bincho-tan charcoal, raw bar featuring a catch of the day and Ramen and noodle station.

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Contemporary Asian

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner: Wednesday - Thursday: 4:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:30pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 4:30pm - 9:00pm Sunday Brunch: 11:00am - 2:30pm Closed: Monday-Tuesday

  • Phone number

    (303) 733-2503

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Toshi Kizaki

  • Neighborhood

    Platt Park

  • Cross street

    Florida

  • Parking details

    We gladly offer Valet service from the Valet stand in front of Sushi Den!

  • Public transit

    Conveniently located 10 minute walk from the Downing Street Station and RTD stop 100 yards away!

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 261 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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  1. BohemianInTheBurbs

    Denver

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2019

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Busy. Loud. Great decor but the table layout is wonky and squeezed in and I’ve never been a fan of community tables, especially if I made a reservation. Service...some things came up fast and others took a while. The staff was helpful making suggestions. Most things were reasonably priced, but the rib dish was overpriced for what you got. There were some unique offerings for food and drink. I might go back and check out their happy hour.
  2. Worldly21

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great Japanese restaurant that takes sushi, fish, beef and tempura to a whole new level. Fantastic food in a fun neighborhood. Worth a trip to Denver!
  3. Andreac

    Denver

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious and attentive service. Can’t wait to go back!
  4. TheCypriot

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of the best restaurants I go to. The food is amazing and the service is excellent. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes Asian food and specifically Japanese cuisine.
  5. MaddyC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good was really amazing, every staff member was extremely accommodating, and the dining experience was fabulous. Can't wait to go back and try more small plates on the menu!
  6. TessD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food is amazing! A little loud and higher priced but definitely will be back
  7. Laislander

    Denver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding, as always! The food is consistently great and the server (Evan?) was excellent. Ototo remains our favorite dining spot in Denver!
  8. JohnV

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our anniversary and we made our reservation based on a recommendation from a friend. We absolutely loved everything!!! Food, service, and ambiance. We’ve already made plans to return ASAP.
  9. Siri

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2019

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Wasn't too impressed with the food. Service was friendly but I wouldn't come back for the food.
  10. Kristin

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was very good but they were difficult to share as suggested by the waiter. We got the Black Miso cod and for a 4oz serving it was $16, each of us (we were a party of 3) were able to get one bite. Felt like the prices were a bit much for what you got. I would’ve paid more along the lines of $10-$12 for that dish. In total for 3 of us the check was $158 and I’ll admit we left hungry since each dish was on average one bite each. Note: Our check included drinks. We will be definitely going back but probably for happy hour instead of dinner.
  11. HongKonger

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Ototo was good but not great. I guess I have eaten in too many excellent Japanese Restaurants in Japan and Hong Kong, am always looking for restaurants like that. I would try some more of the smaller dishes rather than Ramen the next time. I really found the Pork Ramen to be fairly tasteless! The Tempura that my friend had looked very good but was soaked with oil. Good Tempura in Japan is somehow not oily at all. I love Tempura but this one would have bothered my stomach with all that oil! The Scallops with Bacon were very good and also the Eggplant with Miso. I will try again, will also be going to their other two restaurants.
  12. KevinS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenominal food and service, best brunch in denver
  13. DAVE

    Denver

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I have dined here many times and have never seen what I would consider a misstep. Food and service is top notch!
  14. StephenJ

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful birthday dinner! Highlights/so-perfect-we-ordered-multiple-rounds-dishes included the Unagi Kabayaki, all the chicken skewers and the crispy spicy tuna. Though we only ordered one, the grilled squid was beautiful and delicious. The service felt relaxed and flowing, hiding from us what i imagine is the complexity behind the timing of the dishes - we were sorry to see it end.
  15. ElizaC

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Lovely birthday dinner...great service!
  16. MariaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent and this is coming from me who lived in Japan for 18 years! 👍👍👍
  17. JLCR10

    Denver

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Ototo is one of my faves-the food is delicious-the grilled squid, eggplant, and sashimi are always top notch. The house sake is a a great deal and perfect with the dishes I usually order. I wasn't thrilled with the green tea cake mochi cake. The flavor left quite a bit to be desired, and we only took one bite before we knew it wasn't for us. Other than that, Ototo is always a wonderful experience.
  18. NPZDiner

    New York Area

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent appetizers, refreshing sake, and amazing ramen served Witt care and professionalism. Love the clean minimalist decor. A favorite of friends and family - sure to be your favorite, too!
  19. SherryW

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always love the food at Ototo and it’s one of our family’s favorites! Great menu, authentic food and great service!
  20. AlanK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food was very good and service was good as well. Not a lot of room to maneuver as it was a tight fit for standing and sitting. We felt like we were in the way or had to move often while we waited. A bit pricey and I was still hungry! It was tasty though
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2019

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    A delicious meal in a fun setting. Unfortunately, we felt very rushed by our server who dropped our check mid-entree. No offer for another round of drinks or a dessert. We’ll be back for another try, hopefully with a better server.
  22. BenP

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere is an excellent mix of cozy yet intimate, lively but not hectic. Each dish is wonderfully prepared and good value. A nice variety of items for a small menu.
  23. Lou1

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friends and I had an amazing evening at Ototo! Cheers!
  24. pinballsme

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2019

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    The space is a bit crowded and stuffy so not ideal for intimacy. The menu looked great which is why we chose the restaurant. The food also looked great on the plate; however, the taste and preparation was underwhelming. Our first course was the oysters. No complaint with them. They were fresh with nice texture and taste. The small plates we chose were the black cod, the unagi and the lamb. The cod was overcooked. I liked the unagi. The lamb was very well seasoned and prepared; however there was nothing else remarkable about the dish. The basil sauce that accompanied it did not give a flavor pop even though it was pretty to look at. Our last course was the tonokotu ramen. The broth was very salty and the noodles were undercooked. I enjoy a more firm noodle, but these were not enjoyable. The price point of this restaurant along with the menu items is very appealing. I will try the restaurant once more in the future because of this. I think with a little refinement in the kitchen, this restaurant can be amazing.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Truly a beautiful experience.
  26. StevenR

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Relaxing dining with mouthwatering ramen and pork belly dumplings. Excellent and attentive service. Looking forward to returning soon.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday celebration
  29. Pmst

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The raw fish was good. Steak was over cooked which was sad for waygu. Black cod was also over cooked. Great service and ambiance
  30. JohnC

    Denver

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food and service was outstanding. Getting out of the parking garage was complicated and frustrating. The complementary parking ticket did not work at the scanner.
  31. DianaS

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2019

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Always happy to visit OTOTO. We tasted many dishes and were pleased with the quality and freshness of ingredients. Our server kept track of what we ordered and made sure to put in our order for a special roll before they ran out. I prefer to be seated mear the front of the restaurant, but the view of kitchen activity was entertaining.
  32. MariaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was all delicious and will definitely go back! Very authentic Japanese cuisine, typical of izakayas. Love it.
  33. JalynE

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    High quality Japanese cuisine in a classy and intimate environment. Love this place!
  34. LucyLila2

    Denver

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was our first visit and we took a friend visiting from out of town. We all thought the food was excellent. We really enjoyed the tempura prawns, pork buns and the short ribs. Everything was really delicious!
  35. CharlesM

    Houston

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great family of Japanese restaurants in Denver, love this place just keep coming back it is so consistent and good, I love it!
  36. bear

    Denver

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2019

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    excellent food and good atmosphere. like most tapas places it isn't cheap. will easily run over a $100 for 2 people with 2-3 tapas per person and drinks. Good restaurant. Not quite up to the standards of Sushi Den next door
  37. Ambrose

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Really incredibly delicious food that was well-worth the splurge. Fun and varied menu and friendly.
  38. TannerW

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience at Ototo will definitely be back.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great as always!
  40. MarkB

    Denver

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Totally great time. Friendly, knowledgeable servers and excellent food. Enjoyed the informal Japanese style and presentation.

FAQs

Ototo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 733-2503.

Ototo is rated 4.7 stars by 261 OpenTable diners.

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Additional information

  • Cross street

    Florida

  • Neighborhood

    Platt Park

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner: Wednesday - Thursday: 4:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:30pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 4:30pm - 9:00pm Sunday Brunch: 11:00am - 2:30pm Closed: Monday-Tuesday

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Contemporary Asian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    We gladly offer Valet service from the Valet stand in front of Sushi Den!

  • Public transit

    Conveniently located 10 minute walk from the Downing Street Station and RTD stop 100 yards away!

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Toshi Kizaki

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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