Watertrade

12/01/2025

savor the last few sips of 2025 🥃 skip the crowds + ring in the new year with us, tucked-away-upstairs. special 12.31 bar reservations are available for parties of up to 6 :: $10 pp :: including a complimentary toast of champagne, sparkling wine or an n/a spirit when you arrive + complimentary parking in our garage or valet. book now via tock :: https://www.exploretock.com/otoko/detail/78626/watertrade-nye

10/29/2025

zero proof :: full flavor⁠
up close + personal with the slow lucky sour, feat. egg white, lucky syrup, , lemon + yuzu. ⁠
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10/16/2025

hanagasaku :: creamy, floral, airy 🌸 ⁠
feat. mizu sakura cask 'cherry blossom' shochu, amabuki 'sunflower' namazake, lime, orange cream citrate, clarified pineapple + honey. a favorite on the cocktail menu + to accompany multiple OTOKO courses.⁠
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photo :: andrew reiner

10/13/2025

10/01/2025

every detail crafted with intentionality + purpose, from pour to garnish :: your next favorite cocktail is waiting upstairs, every wed-sat from 5-11p. order from our extensive + creative menu or take in the full bar, with the widest selection of japanese spirits in texas. kanpai!

08/28/2025

room for you + the whole crew ::⁠
regulars know; you don't need an omakase ticket to head upstairs and order up a full table of izakaya bites from the OTOKO kitchen while enjoying front row seats to watch our talented team craft the best cocktails in austin, nightly. our cozy space is perfect for your next special occasion or a weeknight catch-up alike. reservations for up to 6 guests available + walk-ins always welcome.
need more table space? connect with our team for larger reservations + private events + special accommodations: https://otokoaustin.com/private-events

07/31/2025

small, intimate space :: surprisingly-large menu. order up OTOKO's famous binchotan-seared hamachi, handcrafted cocktails, fresh crudos, rare japanese whiskies, uni-topped oysters, funky wines, signature sakes + housemade desserts, all inside our cozy bar, hidden in plain sight off south congress ave. ⁠
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reservations recommended + available for parties of one to six guests :: walk-ins always welcome, with space at the bar. book your next night with us via tock or simply head up the staircase in the south congress hotel courtyard, wednesday-saturday from 5-11pm.⁠
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06/06/2025

we are proud to be a place that all are welcome all year long :: this month + all summer long, we are celebrating pride by donating 10% of proceeds of our cosmomomo cocktail to different texas lgbtqia+ nonprofits :: ⁠
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meet the cosmomomo :: our spin on a classic cocktail for a good cause feat. nikka coffey gin, yamamomo, curacao, lime, simple + sansho bitters.⁠
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meet the nonprofits ::⁠
june :: out youth austin
july :: equality texas
august :: transgender education network of texas
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make a reservation, order the cosmomomo alongside your OTOKO omakase seating, or come by tuesday-saturday 5-11p :: walk-ins always welcome.

06/03/2025

bump with us upstairs :: special izakaya bites from the OTOKO kitchen are available next door at watertrade every day, including favorites like the wagyu nigiri, smoked hamachi, and signature caviar service with sansho-dusted funyuns, chives, and tofu crème fraiche, and we're now offering discounted seasonal bottles of wine and sake to pair with our caviar service every tuesday :: aka happy hour, our way.
make a reservation tues-sat for a bite of OTOKO on the watertrade side or join us this week for a special sake brewer tasting on wednesday :: walk-ins always welcome, too.

05/07/2025

day is night details :: mars iwai tradition, shimauta awamori, punt e mes, shiitake mushroom, epazote + luxardo. ⁠
try a manhattan, the watertrade way :: select reservations open this week + walk-ins always welcome.⁠
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photo :: andrew reiner
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04/25/2025

pov :: what your glass sees⁠
explore our cocktail menu inspired by the seasons or tell our bar team what you're in the mood for + sit back + enjoy the ride. ⁠
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