One of the coolest places I have ever been to....and thats worldwide! What a breath of fresh air in an already cool little town. Thanks Britany and Alan Goodnough for showing me this place. Oh...the food was fantastic as well.
This place is THE place to go if you like good food and service that actually has a passion for not only what they serve but about the customers taste. Whether it's the mouth watering food, or a specialty homegrown cocktail. Shoto's will have you begging for just one more taste of their personable menu. If you have the opportunity to make it upstairs after your feast tell Jimmy to make you a martini or a Moscow mule and enjoy one for me!!
Staff so friendly and service was great. Had the steak and shrimp,a lot of food! Steak so tender and flavorful. Highly recommend this place
Shoto is my favorite restaurant in Lexington. The food is always fresh and delicious. My usual order is the hibachi steak but you can't go wrong with anything from the menu. I would definitely suggest the chicken & cheese egg rolls or the tempura zucchini is you like appetizers.
The staff is always incredibly kind and helpful. I always enjoy the music here as well. Be sure to check out Jimmy's Bar upstairs! Overall, the atmosphere here is always very chill and relaxing. It's a great place to grab a meal, a drink, or maybe even both, any day of the week.
At peak lunch time or dinner hours parking can be scarce in uptown Lexington. I've always found it the easiest to park on the side street or in the square. Both are easy to get in and out of and fairly close to the restaurant.
The food was delicious and our waitress gave great service and knowledgeable of their menu. We will be back.
Fried pickle appetizer. Large portion of delicious Japanese cuisine. Unique handcrafted cocktails. Friendly staff. We will definitely return on our next visit to Lexington.
My absolute favorite!! The best people you could ever meet!! Also the best teriyaki steak..... and ginger dressing........and sweet carrots........and mixed drinks..... I’m obsessed and may have a problem. It’s ok.... the cure is Shotos. �
Absolutely one of the best spots in Lexington !! Jimmy was amazing and made to die for drinks 🌺 I will defiantly be back !!
The food and staff at this restaurant make it one of the best eats in Davidson County.
Yet again a great dining experience! Had a great dinner this evening as always! They were able to accommodate my party/family of 11 with no issue at all! Food never disappoints and never has. Been my favorite for at least 12-13 years. Service was great, food was awesome! What more can you ask for! Thanks Jimmy and staff for such great service amidst the pandemic struggles!! 10 stars if it was an option! Can’t wait until bar reopens!!!
Amazing food everytime! Shoto's has to be one of the most consistent restaurants I've been to. We order takeout and dine-in frequently. Waitresses are always very friendly. I also love the fact that the sinks in the bathroom are low enough for my two year old to reach. Highly recommend this place.
The food was GREAT...I will be going back.. The customer service was OUTSTANDING...
Great service and good food, can't go wrong with steak & chicken teriyaki.
Sweetest staff I have ever met, our waitress Melissa was so extremely kind and the food was amazing. The service was great and attentive making sure we had everything we needed. Definitely going to be one of my favorite places in Lexington I’m so glad my friend took me here.
Shoto is such a gem of a place. Awesome location, killer upstairs bar and the food is just excellent. The menu is very clearly laid out, where you choose your protein and can pair it with a variety of veggies and sides and a starch. There are certain things Japanese dives have to nail...and Jimmy and Co. sweat the small details; the shrimp sauce, the clear onion soup, the attention to detail on the appetizers, and even the decor: it's all perfection. If you're wanting something really indulgent, ask for the firecracker chicken or shrimp: it's breaded and fried to perfection, and it's drizzled with what I think is some sort of spicy mayo. It's so stinking good. If you're up for a longer night, be sure to hit up Jimmy's bar upstairs, the cocktails redefine handcrafted and a lot of love goes into them, much as it does in everything else here. Highly recommended.
Fantastic soup, love the salad with ginger sauce. Fresh lomain noodles from Charlotte. White and refried rice
Bar at night
Fantastic people
Its been awhile since i've eat here. But they have some killer food. Oh and le.ts not forget your great drinks, I love going here.
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