Uchi’s “Sake Social” Happy Hour: Times, Menu & Real Prices
Uchi’s daily “Sake Social” happy hour is the lower-cost way into this James Beard–winning kitchen. The current official menu includes a $120 nine-course happy-hour omakase for two, $5–9 hand rolls, $6 beer, $10 cocktails, and discounted cool and hot tastings. Here’s exactly when it runs, what’s on it, and whether it’s happening right now.
Sake Social runs daily, 4–6 PM. The restaurant opens at 4 PM, so happy hour starts the moment the doors do — arrive right at open for the calmest seats.
What’s on the Sake Social Menu
Uchi updates its Austin menu daily. The current official happy-hour menu includes the items and prices below; exact dishes can rotate with the daily menu.
Why Happy Hour Is the Move
À La Carte Happy Hour for Two
Four current hand rolls, two lower-priced hot tastings, and two cocktails land around this range before tax and tip, depending on what you choose.
Happy Hour Omakase for Two
Uchi’s current happy-hour menu lists a nine-course tasting for two at $120. See the omakase guide for the broader tasting-menu breakdown.
One insider bonus: happy hour is also the best walk-in window. Uchi takes limited walk-ins, and your strongest shot at a spot without a reservation is right when they open at 4 PM for Sake Social — more on that in our reservations & walk-ins guide.
🔎 Check Live Availability & Any Current Deals
Uchi’s happy hour details and seasonal menu shift over time, and reservation slots open on a rolling basis. These buttons run a live search so you always see today’s real hours, deals, and open tables — never a stale listing.
Uchi Happy Hour FAQ
What time is happy hour at Uchi Austin?
Uchi’s “Sake Social” happy hour runs daily from 4 PM to 6 PM. Since the restaurant opens at 4 PM, happy hour begins right at open — arriving early gets you the calmest seats and the best walk-in odds.
What’s on Uchi’s happy hour menu?
The current Sake Social menu includes a $120 nine-course happy-hour omakase for two, cool tastings from $8–14, hot tastings from $6–29, nigiri and sashimi from $4, $5–9 hand rolls, a $7 dessert, $6 Sapporo, $10 cocktails, sake from $7–13, wine from $9–16, and $6 zero-proof drinks. Uchi updates the menu daily, so individual dishes can rotate.
Is Uchi happy hour a good deal?
Yes — it remains one of the lower-cost ways to experience Uchi. Using current prices, two people can build an à la carte spread of hand rolls, lower-priced hot tastings, and cocktails for roughly $60–80 before tax and tip, or choose the current nine-course happy-hour omakase for two at $120.
Can you walk in for Uchi happy hour?
Happy hour is your best shot at a walk-in. Uchi takes limited walk-ins and the sushi bar is walk-in only, so arriving right at the 4 PM open for Sake Social is the most reliable way to get in without a reservation.
Does Uchi happy hour have vegetarian options?
Yes. The current happy-hour menu includes vegetarian-friendly choices such as the grilled romaine hand roll, broccoli katsu, corn gunkan, and zero-proof drinks. Ask your server about dietary restrictions and preparation details.