We popped in with a group of 8 on a Tuesday evening for their "Taco Tuesday" happy hour. What a gem of a place - it was a great space to visit with friends, noise wasn't too bad but still nice and lively. We had a soft chicken taco, hard shell beef taco, and a couple happy hour regular margaritas. Service was fast, everyone was very pleasant. Will definitely be back! read more

The bartender who goes by "Travis" who works there is not "Travis" at all! His real name is Malique Rienman. This man has been stealing my identity for 11 years now! I am NOT a bartender and I am DEFINITELY not a plumber! I am a PROUD practitioner of the custodial arts like my father before me and I will not have my reputation tarnished by some booze peddling pipe fitter any longer! This man has taken my life from me and will do it to you too! 10/10 ambiance. Could not recommend the Carrot drink anymore. Surprisingly good chips and guac. Will return! read more

Came for some happy hour treats with friends and absolutely loved this gem. Super fun vibes and different than a lot of other spots in Nashville. Drinks were really tasty and they have some very unique and cool cocktails on their menu. Classic and spicy margs were delish. I asked for a black Manhattan and the bartender made it perfectly - that doesn't always happen! Chips and guac were good, nice and fresh. My buddy got some tacos and devoured them- they looked awesome. My only complaint is that it was soooo incredibly hot - they needed to blast the AC or get some fans going. I would've stayed longer to have dinner but just couldn't bear it. I'm sure it's not always like this, it was an extra hot day outside too. read more

Otto's - Prosecco - Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Best cocktail bar on the west side of the city. Bartenders are wonderful and space is welcoming and relaxed. The cocktail menu isn't huge, but their specialty drinks are very well crafted. Great place for a casual drink (and taco!) read more

Neighbor gem, tacos on fire, love how spacious it is and the nostalgic vibe with the lunchroom style tables. Their cocktails on tap are always good, and they do a great job of rotating the cocktail list but keeping faves alive! Love ottos! read more

Fun, laid-back bar with delicious cocktails. I went on a Saturday night, and it wasn't too busy. The porch is the perfect outdoor spot at night: not too hot with lots of fans to cool you off. Their Prairie Flower drink is perfection; it's fruity, refreshing, and has the right amount of tequila to balance it out. read more

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The ambiance and decor at Otto's is great, but unfortunately the service is lacking. It's a really nice indoor/outdoor vibe with a lot of seating options, so that's the plus. However, there's no table service so you have to order at the bar. After waiting in a line at the corner of the bar, with no sense of urgency, the bartenders treat you like they're annoyed you're ordering a drink at their bar. There's also very little parking and most of the time the only option is street parking around the corner. I've been to Otto's many times for the convenience of the location in West Nash, but I've stopped going because the vibes are just off every time due to the staff. read more

We stopped by Otto's because of a recommendation from our bartender at M.L. Rose. It was walking distance from our AirBNB. We sat at the bar and found the place to have a cool vibe. Bartenders were very knowledgeable and we ordered their Old Fashioned. It was excellent. They have a pretty good bourbon selection also. We would definitely visit this place again and would recommend to friends visiting the area. read more

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We went during the cold and rainy winter, cant wait to try Otto's when its nice out! It was still nice to sit outside though, they have heaters. I really liekd the vibes in here. Indoor / Outdoor seating, dog friendly, order at your table but they also have a bar. I got the queso for the table, it wasnt the best queso but still good enough to eat the whole thing. I liked that the chips came with tajin on them. read more

Otto's - Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Nice chill place to go. The tacos and nachos were both really good for a great price. The setting / mood in the place was great and the bartender was cool. Definitely will be back to this spot!! read more

It's great to have a place like this on the west side. Essentially it's an elevated dive/almost speakeasy style hipster car themed bar with excellent craft cocktails and great selection of beers. It's small but has a patio and even offers some parking! So overall it's a cool spot and I'll be back. read more

Great spot for low key tacos and drinks with a nice indoor outdoor setting. I've been here a handful of times now and always have a good time. I love the decor - doesn't try hard but still has its own aesthetic. I've been able to snag street parking but if it's busy even that can be hard. The bathrooms could be a little nicer. read more

Otto's is one of the cutest, most cozy places in Nashville! This place isn't insanely crowded, the tacos are to die for (specifically the chicken on a soft shell) and the atmosphere is a whole vibe. I visited on a Wednesday night and enjoyed a delicious lemon drop martini as well as the happy hour 2 for $5 tacos. Well worth a visit! read more

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Otto's is a cool "dive" bar on the West side of town. I've been a couple of times with friends and always appreciate the welcoming vibes and fun car theme. Everything from the signage to the bathroom sinks are reminiscent of an old auto garage, and it's done really well. There's a few parking spots out front, as well as a larger lot out back. Street parking also isn't too hard to come by if the lots are full. If you visit during happy hour, you'll unlock some fun drink specials, including Otto's signature Teeny Martini. Outside of happy hour, the cocktail prices are pretty comparable to other bars in the area. I also really like the Otto's Tune Up on draft, which is brewed specially for their bar by East Nashville Brew Works. Weather-permitting, the patio area is covered and comfy, with lots of room for your group to spread out. Otto's is a solid local option to grab drinks on a weeknight or a weekend, away from the hustle and bustle of Downtown Nashville. read more

One of my fav Bars. Always a vibe with tasty mexican food and fun drinks. Highly recommend the nachos! You can't go wrong with this cozy, cute bar. They also have a photo booth! Great date night place. read more

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I was pretty shocked to see how packed this spot was on a random Tuesday* in early Fall. And not only was it crowded, it was crowded with tourists/non-locals? Huh? Wha? How did they even know this neighborhood existed, much less this bar? I was confusion. But my answer to 'why is parking so bananas?' was answered. I'd also added to the conundrum, as I'd instructed an out-of-town friend of mine to meet me here. But I figured my localness trumped anything else. The bar was/is non-descript and homey. It's a nice combo. Swing open the heavy door, look around inside at the bar and make a bee-line to the patio. Normally, this would have been the optimum move. Thanks to global warming, it was summertime hot so Otto's had an industrial fan blowing. I appreciated the motion but it didn't do much for the heat. It just made everyone's personal items blow around. 'B' for effort. Perhaps another reason for the crowd was that it was 'taco Tuesday': $2 tacos and $6 margaritas. I make it a personal rule not to eat at bars so cheap margs it was. I was pleased to note that despite the 'cheap'** price, the marg was decently boozy and objectively tasty. I had two.*** Typically, I like to make my way down a menu and try the proprietary drinks to see if I like the bar's POV. However, a good happy hour offering will always beat menu curiosity. I just have a reason to come back. *Prices have gone up on the tacos, beloved. **Remember when drinks were standard $6-$8? ***I stayed a while. Don't give me that look. read more

Cool place to stop by to grab a drink and some apps! Limited parking and indoor sitting so get there before the crowd z read more

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One of the best neighborhood bars in the city. It's truly a local spot. Drinks are craft cocktail price, but quality liquor and well crafted. Tacos and nachos hit. Patio space is stunning with a variety of seating. Parking sucks with limited spots, but to be expected in the city. You might be able to luck out with the few spots out front or back, or street parking. But I've had to circle several times occasionally. Nonetheless the cool, laid back vibe with quality drinks is worth it. Bartenders are super nice, chill, and know their way around the bar. read more

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Ottos is a fun spot right off Charlotte. The parking lot is small but lots of parking on the street beside it. We went here for burger week so it was a little busier than normal. They had the secret bodega setup outside on their patio making burgers all night. Service was great even with it being so busy. Drinks were fantastic! Definitely try the Georgia Pine Old Fashioned! read more

Otto's - Burger from burger week - Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Excellent 80s hardshell tacos. Fast bar service and my favorite on tap. Hidden treasure dive-vibe. Good crowd. Fair prices. read more

Otto's - Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Bartender could not be bothered to take our order or check in. Tacos are super greasy. It's insanely hot in there in the summer. no desire to return. read more

This was a nice little spot to grab a quick drink or two. I don't really recommend the tacos. They didn't scream anything special to me....very mediocre. I could've found a better taco on a food truck. The drinks were great though. Service was good for the most part. A guy with long hair who wore black glasses was the only one to even really greet us. Our server didn't have the best attitude neither did the guy who brought the food to the table. Ahh....I'm ok not returning. ‍ read more

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Terrific "speakeasy-esque" type of a bar. From outside, place looks uninviting. However, it's date night kinda place. If you're newly or married 25+ yrs, bored and need some , grab your better half, and head to Otto's for date night. Who knows, you might just get lucky . Dark dimly lit cool place, bartenders are personable and attentive. I ordered the hard shell beef tacos and washed it down w/ several Bearded Iris IPAs and for desert Elijah Craig ole fashioned. Drinks are expensive, at same time, it's not a "get shot to the curb kinda place". The atmosphere is really cool though. Dimly lit tables throughout, chill music. 5 stars! read more

I can't believe it took me this long to check out Otto's! The vibes are immaculate, it's dark and very vintage, almost like drinking in an old decked out garage (I think it used to be)! I recommend going during Taco Tuesday, Tacos are $2 and Margs are $6, you can't beat those prices. The best tacos are the 1980s hardshell tacos. The crunch from the hardshell is amazing. Our server recommended the chicken, and it did not disappoint. I had two beef and two chicken to compare, both were awesome, but next time I'll get 3 chicken, 2 beef. For the $6 margs, you can order classic or spicy (but I think spicy is a dollar up-charge maybe?) It's a great place to meet up with friends or for a little date night. The staff is awesome and friendly. Otto's is worth checking out. They have a few parking spots in the front, and offer additional parking in the back or on the side street. read more

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If we lived in West Nashville, we'd probably make this a regular haunt for when a drink or two helps to take the edge off a long/hard day. Chill patio environment and intimate but low-key inside (good for a meet up with a couple friends or a first date), well made cocktails. I like that the menu has a wide variety of base liquors and signals ingredients that are house-made or local so you really get a feel-good vibe for supporting small business. I also love a place that does classics -- a gimlet, a French 75 -- well and features them alongside specialty cocktails. There's some limited dedicated parking both in front of and behind the building, with some street parking, too -- fine on a weeknight but might be harder on a weekend. read more

Otto's - Gimlet, outdoor patio - Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

10/10 service and dranks. Easy to find the pink neon sign. Come hang with your bros or go on a date!

Stopped by at 4:30 on a Wednesday to an already pretty full bar- which means it must be good! I took a seat at the bar and was greeted immediately by the bartenders who kept great conversation the rest of the evening. I'll be honest, nothing on the cocktail menu was speaking to me, but after chatting about what I usually like (sour and citrusy), the bartender was able to deliver an amazingly delicious drink. Otto's was our "pre-game" before heading to dinner, so my friend and I each got 1 taco which was the perfect appetizer for our night. I'll need to come back and plan to enjoy a full meal! Overall, Otto's is just a great, friendly, and comfortable neighborhood bar that is delivering in all aspects. I'll be back! read more

$7 burger for burger week was one of the best - if not THE best - in the city. Cozy lil spot on the west side w/ an East nasty vibe. Tasty cocktails. Recommended. read more

Otto's - $7 burger for burger week. Secret Izakaya burger. 9/10 - Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Service seemed really unfriendly. They seemed to favor the regulars over new people wanting to explore different vibes of bars. If you're expecting live music, DO NOT come here. My friends gin and tonic was really dry and weak in alcohol. I still can't wrap my head around how un-welcoming the bartender was. You're paying for the scene which is not bad, the service however, needs a revamp. Probably won't be back here read more

Abigail and Kirena are the best bartenders around. My favorite spot as a Nashville local. Speakeasy vibes with fantastic service. Drinks are incredible. Best happy hour around. 10/10. read more

We came here for a "girls night out" with my high school friends, and had a wonderful time! The drinks were all very different and there was something for everyone. (I strongly recommend the Spicy Margarita if you like spicy stuff!) I was pleasantly surprised by their back patio, it has heaters and is fenced in for privacy. The bartenders were very kind and friendly, the atmosphere was chill, and the drinks were strong. We will be coming back soon, for sure! read more

Otto's - Prarie Flower (center), Spicy Margarita (right), and Blonde Spritz (left) - Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Otto's x Secret Bodega teamed up to bring us magic yesterday! The menu was so inspired with such a fun twist on the things we know and love. The buttery pastry and sweet caramelized onions from the French Onion soup Gallate were a dream. The Kasama Sando had such a fluffy pillowy egg and a wonderful sauce that was bursting with flavor. We could sing the praises of each item but we must talk about our favorite drink, The Juanita Valdez. This drink was so beautiful and so different from my imagination that we thought we had received the wrong thing. Strong, smokey, sweet are how we would describe this beautiful drink. This may have been the last Secret Bodega event of 2023 but 2024 is just around the corner. All the food and drinks were wonderful! The service was great, everyone was super friendly read more

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We met friends here for drinks to celebrate birthdays! There were six of us and everyone on the staff was so kind, accommodating, and welcoming! Our drinks were delicious and the queso was the best I've had in Nashville! Exceptional service and quality. We loved the little covered patio! Highly recommend! read more

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Taco was excellent. I ordered the 1980 Taco Beef & Chicken. So well prepared. Ambiance is great. Such a fun place. Service was fast. read more

Otto's - 1980 Taco - Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Highly recommend! This is such a cool bar with amazing vibes! Travis is a cocktail master. Fantastic service. It has a cute patio area with heaters. Loved the Prairie Flower cocktail but they also have a good beer selection. We did not eat, but will be back for that! read more

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Love taco Tuesday, everyone is so nice! Best way to get the nervous gitters for salsa class!!

I want to love Otto's so badly. The best experience I had here was for happy hour. It wasn't busy and they had some good deals. Sadly, whenever I've been on a busy weekend, it has not impressed me. The other weekend I came with 2 friends around 5pm on a Saturday. Our first round of drinks came and one was wrong and one was very bad, so we had to send 2 back. The service was very slow. Our server mentioned this was the second time someone had sent back a Painkiller that night (and it was only 5pm). I feel like they should warn people when they order the painkiller! Our second round of drinks came and 2 of us got dirty Shirley's. They had so much grenadine they were undrinkable. I really want to love this place because I love supporting local businesses and there aren't a lot of cocktail bars in west Nashville. If I come back it will be for happy hour! read more

Don't expect first class service there's regulars here that will take your line to the bar. Their drinks are nothing amazing and overpriced. read more

Otto's - Patio - Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This is my best friend's new favorite spot, so I had to check it out! It's a car garage turned bar and totally unassuming from the outside by the inside is SO cool! There's also a really lovely outdoor patio. I would love to come back and try a different drink, but unfortunately the pain killer didn't do it for me. The $14 price tag hurt a little bit, not going to lie. However, the people who worked here were all so nice. read more

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Great place for friends and drinks! The service was fantastic. Only had chips and queso so can't say much about the food (it was delicious) - but a fun vibe. read more