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    Otopia Rooftop Lounge

    4.1 (67 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Upscale
    DJ
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Tiffany J.

    Checked out the Otopia Rooftop Lounge during a vendor event, and wow, the views from 11th floor are awesome! The bar and pool combo is pretty cool. Drinks and bites were a bit of a mixed bag, and as a total carnivore, some of the vegan options weren't quite for me, but that's probably just what the event sponsors picked. Still, a nice experience with some great scenery and the bartenders were pretty quick with drink service!

    Ahí tuna tacos
    Jennifer T.

    Beautiful views as a rooftop bar in between UT's campus & downtown Austin. They had plenty of heaters for the cold weather, and lots of available seating at 7:30 on a Wednesday evening. We were the only other party there besides a company Christmas party which we thought was interesting. You'd think they'd section it off or maybe close down the bar for a private event but they were front and center when you entered the bar & we were essentially sitting right next to them. All that aside - our server/bartender was great! He took on the Christmas party and our party of 5 with ease and was very accommodating. My only complaint here are the prices. $14 cocktails & the espresso martinis came in PLASTIC CUPS!? I was shocked. Sure, bars can run out of coup glasses but at least use an actual glass and not a plastic cup! Did not match the rooftop bar vibe and was not worth $14 -- or even $10!! The food was tasty and fairly priced. The ahi tuna tacos were TINY. Like so tiny they were almost cute! As if they were for a child. Since the plate came with three of them I think it made up for the initial look of the tacos and their size. Also the fact that they were absolutely delicious. 5/5 for that plate. The buffalo cauliflower had a good taste but is definitely just a frozen meal they heat up. Although the bar has beautiful views and great service, the drinks, food, and pricing make it 3 stars. It's a nice place to visit once but not my first choice for a rooftop bar.

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    Angela M.

    My friend and I came here to have a cute rooftop moment since she's visiting from San Diego. When we first walked in we were told there was a private event that booked out most of the seating area which gave us the only option to sit more towards the pool which lacked lighting and any type of vibe. My friend and I sat and ordered 2 glasses of wine. we waited about 15 min and then asked another server about our drinks and they apologized and went and got it for us. It seemed a little disorganized because no one was in the private event area yet and the bar wasn't full so they must've forgotten our order? I went there after seeing they offered buffalo cauliflower and after we got our wine, went to order that and they said their machine was down for cooking the cauliflower appetizer :( The seating options outside of the private event were limited to pool seating and a couple of tables that already had groups at them. So we were sitting along the edge with glass walls - which was cool, but the countertop was a small strip of wood which was exactly the width of the plates (tiny) with gaps on both sides (pictured). The chips were delish, the salsa portion was gone before we finished the chips. The plates were pretty small and left us still hungry. Overall, I think if the private event wasn't happening our experience would have been better because it felt like we were just at a dark rooftop pool bar. I probably won't come here again considering how many other rooftop bars there are, that this one is quite small, and the service wasn't the best.

    Denise G.

    Beautiful view with delicious drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and bites. Valentina provided excellent service. Thank you!

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    Sabrina K.

    This rooftop is everything!! The location is perfect and the view of downtown Austin is seriously on point. They've got a great selection of light apps up top, and Chantel + Mel (aka the Chamel bar ) were absolute queens behind the bar. If you're starving, they'll point you downstairs for food. Only thing missing? A DJ on the weekend especially Saturday! I rented a cabana and was sooo ready to dance with my girls. If they add that vibe, this would 100% be my forever go to rooftop spot!!!

    Spicy Mezcal Margarita
    Winter S.

    The views of this establishment are worth five stars. The service/vibe from the bartender on was worth 3 stars. I asked him if I could pay for my $15 drink with a $20 bill (so I could provide a tip, which I didn't tell him) but he told me he had no change. The drink was a spicy margarita. It was average, and these drinks are $15-18. Appetizers were overpriced too. I just can't buy into overpriced drinks and mediocre service.

    Mildred A.

    I love a good rooftop bar! Otopia gives you the views and vibes to relax after work. Open to the hotel guests before 5p but open to the public at 5pm! The ladies were very attentive and checked in on us multiple times. And i truly enjoyed my ahi tuna! Make sure you check in on yelp to get a free corn salsa (which was yummy!)

    Frozen Margarita was
    Lisa C.

    Currently enjoying the most delicious vegetarian appetizer at Otopia restaurant and pool rooftop lounge at the Otis Hotel. The buffalo cauliflower was so amazing and recommended by Jade our amazing server who gave exceptional customer service. She checked on me several times to make sure I was enjoying my food and drinks. The frozen margaritas were perfect for the hot weather. I will be back to try more delicious appetizers because Jade and the service and ambience was amazing! 10/10 recommend to a friend!

    Rooftop pool and bar area.
    Eric H.

    Vanessa, the bartender on the rooftop bar, is excellent. She remembers visitors names! Highly recommend a visit.

    Cocktails
    Carrie M.

    I loved this fancy rooftop lounge in West Campus. I was surprised to see such a nice place there, but then I realized it's on the top of a 5-star hotel (Otis). There's a pool, and the views of downtown Austin are gorgeous. We had the Korean BBQ chips, BCR Wagyu Carpaccio, Veggie Roll, and Crispy Crab Roll. I wasn't really a fan of the crab taste and the crispy exterior, but I loved the veggie sushi. I definitely don't think the sushi was of high enough quality to warrant such a high price though. The wagyu tasted super limey and not very beefy. The chips were good but extremely spicy to the point where I had to take time to recover between each one. The specialty cocktails were $18, and regular ones were $14. I had trouble deciding, so the bartender offered to make me a custom drink, which was very nice. Our server sounded and acted like Jenna Ortega. I was charmed. Our total bill for three was $150. This is a good spot if you like to spend money.

    Rooftop
    Aria H.

    Thanks to Eventbrite I heard about a Halloween party they were having so me and my sister ventured down. The doors were locked when we got there even though their hours said they were open. They also messed up on giving us the happy hour special (5-8pm) when we first arrived but the cashier at the end fixed it without a problem. The scenery and lounge space was beautiful and the staff were mostly nice. The food was okay but the drinks made up for them. We both had their speciality Halloween drinks so I can't remember the names. But overall, we had a great time watching the city. It wasn't really a party so we left just before the DJ set up at 9.

    Great views of downtown
    Brenda R.

    Very cool bar with plenty of seating area including the pool area. The views were nice especially during sunset. The service started off really well then they forgot about us, and when they did remember it took more than 20 minutes to get our drinks. We had the Korean chips and the wonton tacos as snacks. I do recommend the Korean chips, but the wontons were okay. It was nice to see this place and experience it, but it's not somewhere I would return.

    Rooftop view
    Allison G.

    I was there during the weekday. Spent several hours working from the rooftop. The rooftop is well decorated, the playlist was cool, and they have specials. The food is decent and there are options for people with food restrictions (vegan, Pescatarian). I ordered several things from the menu- my fav was the Avocado and Hummus with Veggies (they were really fresh). I wanted to enjoy the Tuna tacos, but they were just ok. I could tell that the wonton shells were fried in old oil, and there wasn't a good amount of tuna once you actually bit into it. The view is great and there are different seating arrangements available for groups. The cocktails are great.

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    Ambiance and the views are spectacular. The bar is nice and the seating is comfortable

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    View as amazing and service was great! We will go back again especially since they were more accommodating then most placed I looked into.

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