Otto's Restaurant & Bar

The food was delicious but the service was really lacking. We had to ask for water refills several times and they hardly checked on us. Since we were a group of 8, my husband (who works as a waiter and has for 8 years) said the $60 gratuity was already calculated into the bill and that's why the waitress was ignoring us. We called several weeks before our wedding to make this reservation at Otto's and specifically asked over the phone if we could bring in a small cake since this would be our dinner after our small wedding ceremony. They said we could and didn't say anything about a fee. The night of our wedding dinner, I asked the waitress for 8 small plates and clean forks. I was informed that there is a $15 cake cutting fee. I explained that we were not told this over the phone and $15 is a pricey and unpleasant surprise since dinner was already so expensive at Otto's. That didn't matter to the waitress. She brought plates, forks and a knife, charged us $15, and then we had to cut our own cake even though a 'cake cutting fee' implies she or another staff member would have cut the cake. We've been to Otto's a few times in the past and enjoyed our experience, but after this very disappointing experience on our wedding day of all days, we won't be back.

Update: On a recent visit, we felt invisible to staff. Not only did staff not serve us as to be expected of a restaurant in this price range, they casually chatted amongst themselves as if we were not even there. Maybe because my partner and I were speaking Spanish? We decided to pay for our drinks, leave, and go spend $300 on dinner for two people somewhere else. Previous review: Otto's was an experience worth sharing. Great for special occasions. But life is short, so why not create an excuse to spoil yourself at Otto's. Excellent drinks, seafood, and ribeye. Attentive and accommodating service. Highly recommended.

We live across the street, so we enjoyed it about 4 years go. The menu has not changed in 7 years, the portions have gotten smaller, and the service has declined. Last night I witnessed the bartenders pouring extremely generous pours to a bunch of regulars and catering to them inappropriately. And then, one of these inebriated regulars, bought a round including the bartender! A bartender who openly drinks on the job? The calamari are delicious as was the bruschetta. The drinks were weak and mostly ice. I wish could give a better review, but these are the facts.

Food and service were exceptional!! Everything cooked to perfection!

The Sea Bass, Scallops, and Fillet were delicious. The service was just as great. Everyone was very polite. Can't wait to go back and try another phenomenal meal.

Such a great meal that I'm still thinking about it the next day. We arrived a bit early and had a cocktail at the bar while we waited. The Otto's Sidecars were on point but a challenge to carry upstairs in a martini glass. Our boys enjoyed the seafood trio, the Maple Leaf Farms duck I had was perfectly glazed with cherries, and my husband had the Mediterranean platter. Such an intimate atmosphere. I look forward to returning. Kid-friendliness: A good fit for mature kids.

Was not keen on having to walk a steep flight of stairs to our table. Even more so leaving after drinking and wearing heels. Go here in flats in case you get seated upstairs. Food and service was good.

Loved everything-lamb kabobs and crab cakes to start. Chilean sea bass, rib eye, scallops, and duck for entrees. Friendly staff, good drinks made for a lovely evening