"This is truly a hidden gem. The food is well prepared and well-seasoned. The owner/chef is knowledgeable, friendly, and willing to make substitutions. The smashed burger is my absolute favorite. Order the steak and you also won’t be disappointed. Everything is made to order and from scratch. Don’t let the eclectic menu scare you, this place is the real deal."

"I got the chance to place and pick up a carry order from Otis. This was my first time getting food from here. The food was promptly made. I must say that the flatbread was really good and very well seasoned. I was surprised by the style of the chicken wings. I didn’t think it would be a whole wing. For what I order I thought it would be a bit cheaper."

"Calamari was amazing. The sauce that goes with it was unexpected and perfect. The jalapeños with the Calamari were so tasty! Mongolian beef was delicious and the grilled chicken Alfredo was just as good."

"I love Otis.@12. It’s a new Brookland quality family spot and I highly recommend it. The menu is unusually eclectic — take a tour of Italy, America, and the far East. You’ll enjoy every stop. It is actually the best Asian food in the neighborhood now, since BangPop moved on. We love their Asian menu and order that often. Prices are relatively high but the portions are enormous and more than make up for it. The black bean chicken, for instance, is over twenty dollars but easily feeds both me and my husband for dinner, with some left over. The owner is a great guy, very professional, and very present. You can tell he puts a lot of effort and love into this establishment. Don’t be turned away by the… somewhat bewildering name (why not Otis Cafe at 12th?? One might ask), or the simple ambience. It’s a quality place and worth patronizing. Love you Otis.@12!"

"Food was DELICIOUS!!Came here for dinner. Got the orange chicken and my husband got beef with broccoli. Both were very fresh, generous portions, and came out quickly. Glad to have this spot in the neighborhood. Will be back!"