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Uchi Austin

4.9
4.9
5153 Reviews
$50 and over
Sushi
Not seeing the time you're looking for? Additional reservations available on our website at uchiaustin.com. Kanpai! Translated from the Japanese word “home,” the original Uchi is located in a refurbished South Austin bungalow. Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole’s signature non-traditional take on Japanese food has delighted Austin’s diverse dining crowd as well as visitors from across the country and around the world since 2003. Reservations are encouraged and can be made up to 1 month in advance for parties of up to 12 guests. Walk-in seating is limited to the Sushi Bar and is subject to wait times. Patio seating is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!

Menus are updated daily. To see today's menu, visit https://uchiaustin.com/menu

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 45 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Sushi, Japanese, Asian

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (512) 916-4808

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Tyson Cole

  • Private party facilities

    Uchi does not offer private dining, but our sister restaurant Uchiko does. For more information and to submit a private dining request, please visit Uchiko's website at www.uchikoaustin.com

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Cross street

    Barton Springs

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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  • 4.5Value

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  1. Mae20

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Food was phenomenal. Noise levels were very high.
  2. CatherineS

    Philadelphia

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our anniversary dinner, and we wouldn’t go anywhere else. Uchi is hands down one of our favorite restaurants in Austin. We eat a lot of sushi around the world, and this is some of the best that we have ever had. Wonderful service and ambience as well. Make reservations, as they are always packed. Uchi team, especially Rachel (who was amazing!), we look forward to seeing you at your new location in West Hollywood in the future.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food was absolutely amazing as always the best restaurant I have ever eaten at same with Dallas location
  4. SimonS

    Bath

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    fantastic really great food and atmosphere, thoroughly recommend.
  5. RodolfoS

    Mexico City

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Extraordinaria comida e inmejorable servicio! Desde la recepción hasta la salida todo funciona perfecto, el staff es de primera. La comida de la más alta calidad.
  6. ELJDallas

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time at Uchi,Austin - was Incredible! A friend recommended it to us, and we were mind blown! Chef Tyson Cole's brilliant mind has brought some brilliant food to the table. Chef Blake was also outstanding in his creations. We enjoyed the citrus taste of the hama chilli and the hot rocks were a treat to try. The wagyu was tender & perfect. Our waiter recommended the kurodai which was topped with fresh lime zest & it felt like a palate cleanser while also delicate. We enjoyed the Hamachi and Sake Karai as well. For dessert we tried the coconut tapioca pudding and the Honey Toast. I would buy a jar of cashew praline if I could. The Honey Toast was divine, and I would come back just to eat that! Joe - our waiter - was kind, friendly and recommended so many wonderful things. It was SXSW weekend, and our table was a little delayed. Both managers treated us with respect, offering us drinks, starters, taking such good care of us. The customer service was par excellence! Joe did an amazing job and needs to be commended! We loved Uchi and will definitely be back!
  7. EverythingT

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anytime I'm in Austin for SXSW, I pay my favorite sushi restaurant a visit. And it never disappoints!
  8. ChuckB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful second experience for me and first for my two guests. Alexis our server, advised us on a number of dishes that were phenomenal even added a complimentary dessert to the one we ordered for sharing.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Definitely lived up to the hype. Extremely great service with equally great food. Loved it!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! Service is fantastic, from the hosts to table side service. Equivalent to a fine dining experience. Food was good- we tried a LOT- some of it was really excellent. Great attention to detail. Highly recommend going to happy hour!!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Alexis was our server and truly created a magical experience that was approachable and delectable.
  12. Ryno

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I'm not fond of overpaying for meals, but there times when it comes down to a choice of maybe getting decent food for less with potentially bad service - the choice is very clear. Uchi was from start to finish a place of fantastic and tasty food (and this is coming from a guy who doesn't even like sushi), stellar and I do mean stellar service, with a great vibe to boot. One of the best places I've ever eaten at. It is a wallet killer for sure but when you are ready to "treat 'yo self" make this place at the top of your list. The only remotely negative feedback I'd have is that the menu changes TOO fast , as I ate there within a month of the last trip and the menu had already changed. That is hardly a point of worthy any demerit when the stellar food and service still did not skip a beat. This place amazed my socks off and you can better believe we'll be going back.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Vacation with kids
  14. annabanana

    Austin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Joe, made our experience another mind-blowing one, start to finish. We decided to try the 10 course tasting menu this time; it was indescribably delicious and artistically sequenced. Chef is a magician who invents vegetable dishes that sometimes even outshine the perfect proteins-how can this be? The Chinese broccoli was absolutely outstanding-I practically licked the bowl (as one does at Uchi). And we don’t always splurge on dessert, but even the pretty little chocolate coffee jewel we ordered was simply a flavor masterpiece. I learn when I eat here. What a magnificent experience. Money spent here has different value, you know? We can’t wait for our next visit.
  15. AnnieB

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Uchi is hands down the best food I’ve ever eaten. The experience is well worth the price, because the caliber and quality of the food and service is beyond normal dining. Definitely a great spot for a special occasion. We will be coming here forever.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing! The best meal I’ve had in Austin. Everything was mind blowing. We sat on the patio which was a gravel base, which was not exactly what I expected, but fine nonetheless. The inside was pretty crowded (tables close together, full) and seemed like it probably gets noisy. All in all a great experience and I wouldn’t hesitate to return!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best meal I have had in years. Absolutely incredible.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anniversary
  19. 98Greyhound

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an experience and journey! My wife and I did the 10 course journey. What an amazing evening! The staff really loves what they’re doing and the experience they are sharing with us. Such a fun and positive atmosphere. Uchi sets quite a standard for the Austin food scene and a standard for service. Was so happy we were able to get a reservation while in town visiting! So worth it!
  20. ifellover45

    Austin

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Meg was amazing! Good was incredible and the experience is untouchable.
  21. NRaustin

    Austin

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and service. Alex was spot on !
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing unique and inspiring food. The menu is a little hard to navigate but every selection was amazing. The fish flown in from Japan is the best I have had. Do not miss this.
  23. CarolineM

    Austin

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Uchi never disappoints. 2 of the 5 guests had never been and they were thoroughly impressed. Such great, creative food with impeccable service. Uchi is the OG for a reason. Best place to impress for a business dinner.
  24. BeateM

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Uchi is always one of the best meals you can get in Austin. The highest quality fish available in my opinion. The flavors are amazing!!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    This is the 2nd time here. 1st time we had great experience, this time doesn’t live up to the hype any more. We got a table at 4:45pm Valentine’s Day today. The bluefin tuna tastes great, Black Sea bream as well. The soft shell crab roll is nice as long as you don’t dip too much avocado crema because it is too sour! Sake toro not fresh and very thinly sliced. Edamame is regular. Uni(sea urchin) is very very salty and sour, hamachi and shishito pepper are too salty. Wagyu on hot stone is too salty, not have any meat flavor, not sure its a good thing or bad. They had over 10 choices of regular rolls a year ago, now they only have two choices.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Great food. Steak over cooked and served inattentive, but overall a good experience.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our Galentines / friends birthday dinner last night! Our waiter Emma was outstanding & even sent out a birthday plate for our friend. A few of us don’t drink & they had excellent mocktails as well as cocktails for those who drank. I have been to Uchi a few times & am always blown away by the outstanding service, food, and atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back in the future!
  28. LeahG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is truly unparalleled at Uchi. The flavor of each item had such depth and was such a wonderful experience. The service as incredible, our server Kat had great recommendations and was incredibly attentive. While we waited to be seated we were provided bite size apps and enjoyed some cocktails at the bar. Would recommend Uchi to anyone coming to Austin.
  29. MacieH

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our daughter’s birthday at Uchi. She has been dying to go and try how amazing the sushi is. Never disappoints.
  30. SteveP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat at the sushi bar, and the service was great, both with food and drink. Some of the best sushi either of us have tried, and the sake selection was outstanding. Despite being pretty late in the evening, dishes were brought out at a fairly leisurely pace, allowing for a relaxed meal during which we could really savor each dish. I would highly recommend Uchi to anyone who likes sushi (the hot dishes and a5 Wagyu were delicious as well)!
  31. SophiaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Some of the best food I’ve ever put into my mouth. Truly a fantastic culinary experience. 10/10
  32. Madlust

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Absolutely delicious and worth the hype and the splurge!
  33. AmyE

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely loved dining here! The food was exceptional. Also, the ambiance was wonderful and service was great. Our waiter helped to guide us through the menu and when a dish took longer than expected to arrive, the manager came to our table and was so apologetic/attentive. Highly recommend.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visiting friend from out of town. Was able to get relatively last minute reservations on the patio. Waitstaff was knowledgeable, friendly, and so approachable. Food was fantastic with great vegetarian options for those in our group. Delicious cocktails.
  35. VanN

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always wonderful dining at Uchi and loved their new Happy hour menu!
  36. CarolynF

    Austin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Dining here is really transcendent. I find myself repeatedly speechless with the bliss of exquisite flavor and texture balances, discovery of nuance and frequent happy surprise. Service is exemplary, attentive yet non-intrusive. A visit leaves you feeling like every taste bud has been lovingly attended to.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing hands down one of the best meals I’ve ever had in my life. Top notch service!
  38. RobinG

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chance our server was awesome! He chose our menu for us and everything was outstanding. The rest of the wait staff was also fabulous. Can’t wait to return!
  39. SamanthaB

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second visit to Uchi, and I was surprised that after a 10/10 experience the first time, it blew our minds again. We arrived early, and waited in the bar and had a cocktail. The bartender was awesome! She was fast, efficient, and the drinks were so good! Our reservation was for a table outside. It was taking a while to turn over so they asked if we would prefer to sit inside at the sushi bar. We were delighted to (partly because it was chilly, and partly because then we got to chat with our chef). We had sushi chef, Joy, and she was fabulous! She was personable, intelligent, and an incredible chef. She started by asking if we had been there before, what we liked/disliked, and what kind of experiencing we were hoping to have. (Such excellent questions!) We asked her to come up with what she thought we would enjoy based on our preferences and her favorites. Everything was incredible! There wasn't anything that wasn't absolutely delicious! Our waiter (whom we had on our first visit as well) was wonderful! He had excellent cocktail suggestions, and is just a really cool, nice person. (He's made for food service!) I cannot say enough about how incredible Uchi is. It's an experience that every sushi-lover should have. It's on the pricey side, but they make it worth every penny because it's such a great time. It's clean. They're efficient. The flavors are mind-blowing! Well done, and thank you Uchi staff for such an amazing evening!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing!!!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Uchi Austin does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Uchi Austin also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 916-4808.

Uchi Austin is rated 4.9 stars by 5153 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 45 times today
Google Map for Uchi Austin

801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Barton Springs

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Sushi, Japanese, Asian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Tyson Cole

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (512) 916-4808

  • Private party facilities

    Uchi does not offer private dining, but our sister restaurant Uchiko does. For more information and to submit a private dining request, please visit Uchiko's website at www.uchikoaustin.com

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