Vlad V.
Yelp
I stopped by IKTO on a Wednesday evening. Located in The Heights, they're located in a shopping center and I didn't have any problems finding a parking spot.
Ambiance (4/5): This is an area where IKTO (I Know The Owner) shines. It's a trendy spot with modern furniture and nice decor. However, while everything looks nice, most of the seats are quite uncomfortable. They're barstools with barely any back support so you're going to be hurting in an hour or two. All in all though, the ambiance is great.
Service (4/5): Even if you sit at a table, you're supposed to order at the bar. There was only one bartender working while we were there so it was a bit slow at times. However, she did a great job without any support. She was friendly and even brought our drinks to the table after the first round. Nice touch.
Drinks (4/5): The bartender told us that all of their cocktails are made from scratch. And this is what they're know for. They have a nice list of craft cocktails. Some of the drinks look a little prettier than they taste, but overall, solid cocktails. I had Bird's the Word and I also tried the Asian Pear Martini.
Food (3/5): The menu consists of mostly appetizers/tapas. While I thought it was a Mexican restaurant, it's actually a fusion restaurant. You'll see Venezuelan, Mexican, and Asian influences. The left side of the menu is seafood. The right side of the menu is meat. We had a nice variety including the tequenos, yucca fries and tostones, pork dumplings, crab fingers, and mini shrimp eggrolls. Overall, the food is about average. With that being said, the portion sizes are a bit small so the food items are overpriced.
If you're looking for a bar with cool vibes, small bites, and a focus on craft cocktails, IKTO is worth trying. I love their name too, that counts for something.