10 Restaurants Offering Delicious Crab Dishes in Hokkaido in Winter Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Reservation Guide-

Update-date: Apr 09 2025

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10 Restaurants Offering Delicious Crab Dishes in Hokkaido in Winter

Crab dishes come to mind when speaking of Hokkaido winter delicacies. Be it boiled, grilled, or simmered in a hot pot, there's a lot of ways to enjoy crab. Here are 10 dining spots serving delicious crab dishes in this region.

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1. Hakodate Dining Gaya

This restaurant handpicks select fresh fish every day. [Sashimi plate of the day] features an assortment of 12 varieties of seafood available only in Hakodate for the ultimate seafood plate-for an excellent price. A super-popular specialty: superb in both volume and quantity. This restaurant's popular cooked fish dishes feature fresh seafood such as broadfin thornyhead, sablefish, flounder, and more. They also offer salt-crusted grilled white-edged rockfish. Their salt-crusted grilled dishes are limited offerings and very popular, so they sell out quickly! They want all the customers to enjoy a pleasant-and delicious-time at their restaurant. This restaurant is perfect for those who wish to enjoy Hakodate's freshest seafood, locals, and tourists alike. They also have English-speaking employees on staff, providing a comfortable experience for diners from both home and abroad.

Hakodate Dining Gaya

Open: [Opening hours] 17:00 - 00:00 (last order 23:00). The above hours may vary depending on the season. / Lunch 11:30 - 14:30 (last order 14:00)
Closed: -
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY
Access: A 2-minute walk from the west exit of JR Hakodate station. When facing Mt. Hakodate from the west exit, you will see the restaurant sign. Hakodate Morning Market Area entrance.
Address: 9-14 Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido Map
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2. Hakodate Marukan Gyogyobu Umigaki Main Branch

Just a 3-minute walk from Hakodate Station, this spacious seafood izakaya offers a true fisherman’s menu by a former fisherman owner. The standout is the “Atka Mackerel dried overnight,” prepared with traditional techniques. Fresh catch from the fishing port is processed in-house—like the “live squid,” served as sashimi while its legs still move. Counter seats offer views of the live tanks, while courses highlight the freshest seafood. With various seatings, it's perfect for both casual and special gatherings.

Hakodate Marukan Gyogyobu Umigaki Main Branch

Open: Dinner 4:30 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 10:45 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Hakodate Station on the JR Hakodate Main Line
Address: 8-2, Matsukaze-cho, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido Map
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3. Wagyu Kurosawa Otaru Ekimae Branch

Wagyu Kurosawa Otaru Ekimae Branch cuisine

Just a 2-minute walk from JR Otaru Station, Wagyu Kurosawa Otaru Ekimae Branch sits at the entrance of the Otaru Miyakodori Shopping District. Featuring premium local ingredients like snow crab, eel, and Japanese beef, the highlight is the “Snow Crab Sukiyaki Set,” with eight crab legs and a large scallop in rich, flavorful broth. Don’t miss the “Grilled Eel & Wagyu Rice Bowl,” perfected by the owner. With comfy seating and multilingual menus, it's ideal for solo diners and groups alike.

Wagyu Kurosawa Otaru Ekimae Branch

Open: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from JR Otaru Station. Enter the arcade of Otaru Miyakodori Shopping District from Chuo-dori Street, and it's on your left side. The straight line distance is about 100m.
Address: 2-11-9, Inaho, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido Map
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4. Nizakana Sashimi Shunsai Uminoshiki

Nizakana Sashimi Shunsai Uminoshiki cuisine

Uminoshiki is a seafood restaurant located in the Susukino district of Sapporo. They offer course meals using top-quality ingredients, which include kinki (broadbanded thornyhead) and kue (longtooth grouper). Choose according to your preference and budget from options such as the [Luxury Crab Course], where you can fully enjoy red king crab, horsehair crab, snow crab, and blue king crab, or the [Shabu-shabu Course], a hot pot dish of crab and kinki. There's also an extensive selection of alcohol, including 20 kinds of sake and 30 kinds of shochu (types of Japanese alcohol). All their seats are in private rooms, so you can relax while enjoying the luxurious flavors of their food.

Nizakana Sashimi Shunsai Uminoshiki

Open: Normal hours 18:00 - 02:00
Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 6,300 JPY
Access: A 3-minute walk from Susukino station on the Nanboku subway line.
Address: G4 Bldg.6F , Minami Rokujo Nishi 4chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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5. Kyodo Ryori Tei Sugi no Me Main Store

Kyodo Ryori Tei Sugi no Me Main Store cuisine

Located in a 70-year-old stone warehouse in Sapporo’s Susukino area, Sugi no Me is a long-established restaurant offering refined Hokkaido cuisine. Guests can enjoy crab-centered kaiseki meals featuring boiled horsehair crab, grilled red king crab, crab salad, and crab with rice. Their chilled horsehair crab sashimi is a popular à la carte dish known for its tender texture. Only meat-rich crabs are selected, so reservations at least two days in advance are required. The setting exudes a classic, elegant Japanese atmosphere.

Kyodo Ryori Tei Sugi no Me Main Store

Open: [Weekday/Saturday/Day before holiday] Normal hours 17:00-23:00 (last order22:30)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY
Access: Three minute walk from subway Nanboku Line Susukino Station.
Address: Minami Gojonishi 5, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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6. Hakodate Asaichi Aji no Ichiban

Now in its 34th year in Hakodate, this market-based eatery continues to serve dishes made with the freshest seafood. Thanks to its location within a market, quality ingredients are always on hand. The menu features over 50 options, including ramen, set meals, and seafood donburi, offering something for everyone. Whether you're after a quick bite or a satisfying meal, the variety and freshness make this a trusted favorite for locals and visitors alike.

Hakodate Asaichi Aji no Ichiban

Open: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm *Reservations are not accepted during Golden Week and Obon Holidays!
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 1,300 JPY
Access: Exit JR Hakodate Station and head right toward Hakodate Asaichi market. The restaurant is located across from Donburi Yokocho market.
Address: 11-13 Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido Map
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7. Kita no Donburiya Takinami Shokudo

Located right next to Otaru Station in the Otaru Triangle Market, Takinami Shokudo draws both locals and tourists with its fresh seafood. Its signature dish, the Wagamama Bowl, lets you choose 3 or 4 toppings from 9 popular options. As a seafood shop and eatery, the restaurant prides itself on top-quality ingredients. With photos displayed throughout, choosing is part of the fun. Generous portions, fair prices, and Hokkaido’s abundant seafood promise a satisfying and flavorful experience.

Kita no Donburiya Takinami Shokudo

Open: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm, [December 31] 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, [January 2 and 3] 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,300 JPY
Access: Right next to Otaru Station. Located on the premises of the Otaru triangle market
Address: Otaru triangle market, 3-10-16, Inaho, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido Map
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8. Shunkashuto Katsugyoryori Hokkai

1. Shunkashuto Katsugyoryori Hokkai (Tomakomai / Japanese Cuisine)

Hokkai is a highly reputed restaurant in the port town of Tomakomai, a tourist spot which can be reached in around 30 minutes by car from the New Chitose Airport. At the center of the restaurant is a huge fish tank surrounded by counter seats. The seafood is taken out from there directly after ordering, meaning that guests can enjoy superbly fresh dishes. Especially popular are the dishes using Japan's top three crab varieties (horsehair crab, red king crab, and snow crab). Enjoy them in various simple ways here, like boiled in salty water, grilled, and battered and deep-fried (tempura).

Shunkashuto Katsugyoryori Hokkai

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)[Tuesday - Saturday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: Restaurant district Go west on Nijo-dori and it is on your right.
Address: 1F Hokkai Bldg. , 2-5-7 Nishikimachi, Tomakomai, Hokkaido

9. Marukan Gyogyobu Umigakihonten

Marukan Gyogyobu Umigakihonten is a seafood izakaya (Japanese pub) located 3 minutes on foot from Hakodate Station. The 2-story interior features an open design. From the counter seats, diners can see how dishes are cooked in the kitchen. It's also a delight to watch the fish swimming around the fish tank. The proprietor, a former fisherman, carefully inspects and chooses the seafood. In particular, they make sure to procure horsehair crab when it's in season from different fishing ports depending on the time of the year. Their menu includes kaisen-don (rice bowl dish with seafood) that is lavishly topped with crab.

Marukan Gyogyobu Umigakihonten

Open: [Opening hours] 17:00 - 00:00
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: A 3-minute walk straight through the shopping arcade at the main (front) exit of JR Hakodate station.
Address: 6-14 Matsukaze-cho , Hakodate, Hokkaido

10. Kani Ryori & Washoku Kanikichi

Situated 5 minutes on foot from Odori Station in Sapporo, Kanikichi is a dining spot that prides itself in its crab dishes. You can enjoy a diverse range of dishes, such as boiled horsehair crab, red king crab tempura, crab shumai (dumplings), and crab salad in a calm Japanese atmosphere. The menu mainly consists of three kinds of course dishes, and you can choose which course meal to get according to your budget. Even better, their dishes, like baked buttered potatoes, make use of ingredients unique to Hokkaido, and their menu features local sake.

Kani Ryori & Washoku Kanikichi

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 - 14:30 (last order 14:00) 13:00 last order for crab dishes by reservation / Dinner 17:00 - 23:00 (last order 22:00) Available until we run out of ingredients.We recommend booking meals in advance as ingredients are prepared based on the reservations.
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: A 5-minute walk from exit 1 of the Odori subway station, or a 3-minute walk from Nishi Juichichome station on the Tozai line.
Address: Kitako Odori Park Bldg. B1F , 9-1-1 Odorinishi , Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido

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