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Soto - South Lamar, Austin, TX

Soto - South Lamar

4.7
4.7
1904 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighborhood gem
Soto Restaurant is a unique Japanese restaurant located in South Austin. Executive Sushi Chef Andy, has worked as the executive chef in some of the best Japanese restaurants in the world. He now brings his extensive talent to Austin! We offer traditional Japanese cuisine as well as creative spins on some classic Japanese fair. The team now is expanding its reach south. And you can expect huge things from Chef Andy and this excellent team!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 531-9142
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Andy Chen
  • Catering
    Email manager (at) sotorestaurant.com with Date, Time, Number of People, Occasion and contact information to get a catering quote.
  • Private party facilities
    Email manager (at) sotorestaurant.com with Date, Time, Number of People, Occasion and contact information to get a buyout quote.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    South Lamar and Treadwell
  • Parking details
    Soto offers complimentary valet parking (5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Tuesday through Sunday) as well as free garage parking in the Lamar Union parking garage.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,904 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Japanese

  • Austin

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Soto - South Lamar offers an "exceptional sushi experience" with "creative and fresh dishes." The service stands out as "fantastic," with knowledgeable staff enhancing the dining atmosphere. While some find the portions small, the quality of the fish and unique menu options make up for it. "Highly recommended for special occasions."

1,904 Reviews
  1. Kelly VIP

    Austin11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was fantastic this evening and gave incredible recommendations!

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  2. Lorenzo VIP

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the very best sushi experiences we’ve ever had. Absolutely perfect from the sake to the last sashimi.

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  3. Will VIP

    Austin45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was phenomenal, service was good, just a bit pricey! Other than that, highly recommend to everyone.

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  4. Brian VIP

    Dallas1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Tastes were all incredible, but I wish there were some more filling options available. I spent $120 and had to get a cheeseburger next door after

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  5. Linda VIP

    Austin19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love Soto! The food is always top notch! We went here to celebrate my son's 19th birthday (his choice for the second year in a row)! We sat at the sushi bar - it's always fun to watch them in action. Every roll and piece of nigiri was absolutely melt in your mouth delicious. Highly recommend!

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  6. TammyC VIP

    Austin7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing dining experience! The ambiance, food and service were all top notch. Leaving the restaurant, I felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction—not just from the food, but from the entire experience. It was a meal that wasn’t just about eating, but about appreciating the craftsmanship, tradition, and passion behind every bite.

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  7. Sarah VIP

    San Antonio3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it. Fabulous food and service. We will be back

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  8. Atlas

    Mexico City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I’ve been to this restaurant many times and so far I’ve always had a good experience, today however it was off. We had a reservation for 7 people and one of our guests is also a frequent costumer of Soto, he is known to have an expensive palate and they wouldn’t even give us menus they were just trying to push the most expensive thing possible, it was not subtly done it was very obvious. Sad to leave this review but it was really a bad experience, we usually have the best service and pretty decent food. Maybe the waiter was new or something but it definitely felt disrespectful, specially to such a fantastic costumer of them. We had to end the meal sooner than expected and leave.

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  9. Krista VIP

    Toledo6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zen-like atmosphere, delish food, loved the lychee cocktail, and very attentive service.

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  10. Heather VIP

    Dallas23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we had was delicious. Especially the Sea Bass appetizer. I will dream about it. Yum.

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FAQs

Soto - South Lamar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 531-9142.

Soto - South Lamar is rated 4.7 stars by 1904 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Soto - South Lamar

1100 South Lamar Blvd, Ste 2115, Austin, TX 78704

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    South Lamar and Treadwell
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Soto offers complimentary valet parking (5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Tuesday through Sunday) as well as free garage parking in the Lamar Union parking garage.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andy Chen
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (512) 531-9142
  • Catering
    Email manager (at) sotorestaurant.com with Date, Time, Number of People, Occasion and contact information to get a catering quote.
  • Private party facilities
    Email manager (at) sotorestaurant.com with Date, Time, Number of People, Occasion and contact information to get a buyout quote.
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