Uchibā Austin

4.4
471 reviews

About

Japanese RestaurantFine Dining RestaurantSushi Restaurant
Uchibā, loosely "Uchi Bar" in Japanese, is Uchi's izakaya‑inspired cocktail bar and restaurant delivering a vast selection of Japanese whiskies, yakitori grill items and Uchi classics.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Uchibā Austin
601 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX
78701, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
471 reviews
5 stars
339
4 stars
49
3 stars
41
2 stars
27
1 star
15

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

While many customers praised the sushi and unique dishes, there were several complaints about inconsistency in food quality, with some describing it as mediocre or below expectations compared to other Uchi locations.

Service Issues

Numerous reviews highlighted slow and disorganized service, with some guests experiencing long wait times for food and drinks, as well as mixed experiences with staff friendliness.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's atmosphere received positive feedback for being stylish and modern, though some noted discomfort due to noise levels and temperature.

Special Occasions

Many customers reported positive experiences celebrating special occasions, with staff going above and beyond to enhance the dining experience.

Value for Money

Opinions on pricing varied, with some feeling the food was overpriced for the quality received, while others found the lunch specials and happy hour deals to be a good value.
  • PN
    Peter Nguyen
    Nov 13, 2025
    5.0
    Anything Uchi is almost a can’t miss in Austin. Did the happy hour omakase and other than being carbo loaded with the burger in between was a great selection of dishes. Great with hot sake or a traditional highball.
  • AK
    Ali Khan
    Nov 11, 2025
    5.0
    This is the fanciest of all the Uchis, but I think I prefer the original on Lamar in terms of atmosphere. The food and service are exactly what you expect from Uchi. Highlights for me were the Agadashi Dofu, waygu dumplings, and the fried milk dessert.
  • JN
    Jackson Nunez
    Oct 31, 2025
    5.0
    Uchiba is my new favorite sushi spot downtown. From the people who brought you Uchi and Uchiko comes Uchiba. Sashimi was tight and the apps were awesome. Check out the pork belly. Some really spicy stuff on top, but awesome nonetheless. Vibes on point. Service was kind of choppy, but the place looked slammed. Definitely a new "it" spot downtown.
  • JB
    Jay Boisseau
    Oct 24, 2025
    5.0
    I don’t at here often but keep forgetting to leave reviews, so I should leave about 50 stars :-) The small plates are always amazing, and the excellent staff always have great suggestions. The sushi is fresh and fantastic (and I say that as a man with a sushi-addict wife :-)). The bartenders are fantastic (and I say that as a bar owner who is picky about drinks!). I always sit at the bar and I always feel 10x happier when I’m there. :-)
  • BS
    Blake Stelle
    Oct 19, 2025
    5.0
    I can’t say enough good things about our experience!!! Our server Duvie was INCREDIBLE and made the night so much fun and we loved his recommendations. Highly recommend the fried milk and watermelon desserts! I wish I remembered all of the dishes we got but the pork dumplings and salad on the starters were amazing. I would also recommend getting one of the pairings because they’re so cute and fun! I went with the martini and oyster. Yum! And I believe we had a sea-bream that was paired with pear? GET IT! Life changing.

Frequently Asked Questions About Uchibā Austin

What type of cuisine does Uchibā Austin offer?

Uchibā Austin offers Japanese cuisine with izakaya-inspired dishes, including yakitori grill items and a selection of Japanese whiskies.

What are the regular operating hours for Uchibā Austin?

Uchibā Austin is open Monday to Thursday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM; Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM; and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.