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Soto

Soto is one of the best japanese restaurants in Austin for date night, especially if you want a strong option in South Lamar.

Soto sits at 1100 S Lamar, directly across from Uchi — a choice that reads as either confidence or provocation, depending on the night.

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Rating (Google) 9.4
3,682 reviews
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9.4
Rating
Based on 3682 reviews
Best for
date night and fine dining
Price and pace
More of a night out
Neighborhood
South Lamar · 1100 S Lamar Blvd Ste 2115, Austin, TX 78704, USA
Price
More of a night out
Google rating
9.4 from 3,682 reviews
Address
South Lamar | 1100 S Lamar Blvd Ste 2115, Austin, TX 78704, USA
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TastyPals Editors
Soto belongs in this japanese guide because the catalogue classifies it as Japanese. Its South Lamar location at price tier 3 of 4 adds a distinct use case without relying on a duplicate chain listing.
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What makes Soto worth the move

Soto works for date night in South Lamar because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 3,682 Google reviews.

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Public rating
9.4 from 3,682 Google reviews
Best for
date night and fine dining
Style
Japanese in South Lamar
Spend
More of a night out

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Google rating: 9.4 from 3,682 reviews
Price point: $$$
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0 diner reviews · reviewed by James Whitfield for Soto

Google snapshot
9.4 from 3,682 reviews
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Editorial review by James Whitfield
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For now, Soto holds a 9.4 rating across 3,682 Google reviews.

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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Soto serve?

Soto is a Japanese restaurant located in South Lamar, Austin. Soto sits at 1100 S Lamar, directly across from Uchi — a choice that reads as either confidence or provocation, depending on the night.

What is Soto best for?

Soto is best for fine dining, date night. Soto works for date night in South Lamar because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 3,682 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Soto?

Soto is in the More of a night out price range ($$$). Google rating: 9.4 from 3,682 reviews

What should I order at Soto?

Start with O toro nigiri, A5 wagyu nigiri, Omakase and Salmon over fire. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Soto worth visiting?

Soto holds a 9.4 Google rating from 3,682 reviews. Soto works for date night in South Lamar because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 3,682 Google reviews.

Where is Soto located?

Soto is located at 1100 S Lamar Blvd Ste 2115, Austin, TX 78704, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Soto good for a date night?

Yes — Soto is tagged for date night dining. Soto works for date night in South Lamar because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 3,682 Google reviews.

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