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Bar Doko, Houston, TX

Bar Doko

4.7
4.7
26 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese
3737 Cogdell St, Suite 135, Houston, TX 77019

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2 people
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7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
  • Charming
Bar Doko is an homage to the bar and cocktail culture in the birthplace of Japanese bartending — Ginza, Tokyo. Our experience is deeply rooted in Omotenashi, a philosophy of attentive and wholehearted hospitality. We only have 16 seats so be sure to make a reservation. Business casual dress is encouraged.

Should your plans change, please call us or use the OpenTable app to cancel. A no-show fee of $25 per person may apply.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 26 people are saying

Bar Doko reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Innovative

  • Houston

    Innovative

  • Houston

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Doko offers an intimate, "magnificent" experience with inventive Japanese-inspired cocktails and exceptional service. Guests rave about the "creative drinks" and the "attentive" staff. Though reservations are recommended due to its cozy setting, the unique ambiance and standout cocktails, like the "ei" eternity, make it a must-visit for cocktail enthusiasts.
26 Reviews
  1. Jamal VIP

    Houston48 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Bar Doko was very alcohol-forward. If you like your drinks very strong, this is the place for you. The snacks that they provide are very delicious.

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  2. Ariela

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks were masterful! Delicious, unique and worth every penny. I was only disappointed that the music was too loud. I was hoping for a quieter environment for easy conversation. Something for you to consider.

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  3. Kelly

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible selection of unique cocktails and whiskies. Staff is very helpful in helping you decide what to choose! Will definitely return.

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  4. Van VIP

    New Orleans4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an incredible experience. The drinks were creative, well balanced and delicious. The staff were knowledgeable about their drinks, made excellent recommendations. The whole experience was amazing from the ambience, the alluring smell, the yummy bar snacks, the warm hand towels, and the warm hospitality of the staff! Definitely a great night cap! The venue is small and intimate so reservation on busy nights is definitely helpful.

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  5. marco VIP

    Houston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a nice and intime bar, fantastic selection, great music ( Japanese) , great mixology bar manager. Make a reservation, as it can only set 20 people max.

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance and creative drinks! Umami martini was an amazing cocktail experience. We will be back soon.

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  7. Susan VIP

    Houston25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was a little disappointed, the drink that I got said candied mushroom, unfortunately it was just raw mushroom. The candied mushroom would have brought the drink to the next level because it would have tempered the A5 Wagyu and made it more like an old fashioned.

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  8. Robbie VIP

    Houston3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice little bar, a little pricey, good enough service but nothing spectacular or memorable. Can appreciate the inventiveness of the signature cocktails but just not really for me I guess. Whoever is running the music should get a raise it was AWESOME

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  9. Radeen

    Houston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone, including our server, the bartender, and the host, was attentive. As for the recommendations our server made given our party's different tastes, she did a fantastic job with her drink selections for us all.

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  10. Annie VIP

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience as Thalia was so warm and attentive. Manager Jason was awesome as well. Drinks and snacks were amazing. Can't wait to come back!!

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Bar Doko is rated 4.7 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 12 times today
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3737 Cogdell St, Suite 135, Houston, TX 77019

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hidden within a walkway in Autry Park and designed for discovery.
  • Neighbourhood
    Montrose
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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