12 Best Seafood Izakaya for Eating and Drinking in Sapporo, Hokkaido Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Jun 16 2020

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12 Best Seafood Izakaya for Eating and Drinking in Sapporo, Hokkaido

When you think about Hokkaido, what comes to mind is the fresh seafood from the rich sea. There are not many places where the seafood is so fresh that it adds to the flavor, making you appreciate it that much more. Why don't you enjoy the freshly caught seafood and delicious alcoholic beverages in an intimate setting or with a lively group of friends? Here, you will see 12 seafood izakayas where you can enjoy the freshest seafood and the most delicious alcoholic beverages.

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1. Kaisen Bal Nemuroya

Kaisen Bal Nemuroya, located on the 4th floor of the Susukino Building on the busiest street in Hokkaido, serves fresh Hokkaido seafood even late into the night. [Honjitsu no Otsukuri-mori Go-ten] (today's selection of 5 sashimi dishes) is exceptionally delicious and fresh because they specially select seasonal fish and purchase them on the same day. There are beef and lamb dishes for those of you who'd like to enjoy a satisfying and filling meal. There is a large selection of Japanese sakes and wines, so you can relish the drink that perfectly compliments your dishes. You can really relax here because it's open from after you finish work until 5 in the morning.

Kaisen Bal Nemuroya

Open: 6:00 pm - 5:00 am
*Last order is not a set time. Call to let us know you are coming.
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Susukino Station. Take the 5 exit, go south and turn left at the 3rd intersection. It's on the 4th floor of a brown building on the left.
Address: 4F, 5.3 Bldg., Minami 5-jo Nishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
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2. Charbroil Izakaya Kodawariyama Sapporo Ekimae Branch

Charbroil Izakaya Kodawariyama Sapporo Ekimae Branch, located in a very convenient location just outside Sapporo Station Exit 14, is a place where you can enjoy dishes prepared from fresh Hokkaido produce and grilled expertly over charcoal. Even though the food is fresh and sent directly from the market, it is reasonably priced. Only bluefin tuna that's caught in Hakodate is used in their assorted sashimi dish, [Osashimi no Moriawase]. The [Tokudai Umishima Hokke] is a popular dish because it's very thick and tasty, and goes down well with some alcohol. The party menus are ideal for end-of-year parties and New Year parties in private rooms for big groups, with their reasonable all-you-can-drink specials and dishes renowned for their generous portions.

Charbroil Izakaya Kodawariyama Sapporo Ekimae Branch

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
[Friday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 2:00 am
[Monday－Thursday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 00:00 am
[Saturday] Dinner 4:00 pm - 1:00 am *4:00 pm - 00:00 am on Sunday
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY / [Lunch] 800 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Sapporo Station
Address: B1F, Kamei Bldg., Kita 4-jo Nishi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido

3. Seafood Robata Nemuro Hamaichiban

Seafood Robata Nemuro Hamaichiban has specially selected fresh seafood delivered directly from Nemuro, and also from Akkeshi and Odaitou. The fresh food is a feast for your eyes as well as your tongue. The spines of the sea urchin are still moving as it is grilled. The freshly delivered live scallops and oysters still in their shells will make your mouth water, too. You will also find a selection of specially prepared seasonal dishes. The combination of easy access from the station and a capacity of 50 people makes the party room the ideal venue for big groups.

Seafood Robata Nemuro Hamaichiban

Open: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: 3,500 JPY
[Omakase Course] From 3,150 JPY, [Kani-tsuki Course] From 5,250 JPY
Access: Right outside Exit 13 of Sapporo Station
Address: 2F, Astoria Sapporo, Kita 3-jo Nishi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido

4. Hokkaido Kaisen Robata Izakaya Yoitokoro Kita 3-jo Branch

Hokkaido Kaisen Robata Izakaya Yoitokoro Kita 3-jo Branch serves a wide variety of Hokkaido cuisine on any given day. Thanks to its proximity to Sapporo Station, it is popular not only with the local business crowd and regulars, but also with tourists. Tourists enjoy various dishes such as sashimi, grilled hokke, a dish called [Chokotto Hokkaido] made with fatty salmon belly, and Jingisukan. This restaurant highly recommends the Kushiro-produced cold sake called Fukutukasa.

Hokkaido Kaisen Robata Izakaya Yoitokoro Kita 3-jo Branch

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
[Sunday, National Holidays] 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Regular] 3,000 JPY
3,000 JPY - 3,500 JPY (Average price for parties is from 3,675 JPY.)
Access: 5-minute walk from Sapporo Station or 7 minutes walk from Odori Station
Address: 2F, Kamiyama Bldg., 2 Kita 3-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
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5. Shunchi-shunsen Umi no Oto JR55 Branch

Shunchi-shunsen Umi no Oto JR55 Branch has a calm and relaxed atmosphere with 15 completely private rooms. It almost gives the illusion that you are underwater. They serve seafood dishes personally selected by the master chef every morning. They also serve a variety of special seasonal dishes, such as [Iki-awabi no Otsukuri] (abalone sashimi) and [Sanma no Shio-yaki] (grilled pike with salt). You will also find a selection of regular dishes made from Hokkaido's famous fresh produce, such as bluefin tuna, tempura, and other delicacies that are only available because of the northern location of Hokkaido.

Shunchi-shunsen Umi no Oto JR55 Branch

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
[Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm *Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Closed for lunch on Sunday.
Closed: None
Access: 2-minute walk from Sapporo Station
Address: 7F, JR55SAPPRO, 5 Kita 5-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
Source: Official Website (Japanese)

6. Sanchichokosou Hokkaido

It's located 2 minutes walk from Sapporo Subway Station and 4 minutes walk from JR Sapporo Station. Fresh seafood from all over Hokkaido is delivered here every day. The selection of dishes is so fresh and reasonably priced that it is hard to believe that you can find such high-quality produce (such as Koshi no Suisan oysters from Akkeshi and Taraba crab from the Sea of Okhotsk) at that price. The value for money is outstanding, especially for recommended dishes, such as [Takarabune] - two slices of sashimi from 6 different fish, [Namarakoboshi Ikura-don] - a bowl luxuriously overflowing with salmon roe, and [Nihon Kaisan Shiomizu Uni Hitohako Marumaru-nokke] made from the entire box of sea urchin. Some dishes have a limited number of servings, so try them if you get the opportunity.

Sanchichokosou Hokkaido

Open: 4:00 pm - 00:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm) Drink L.O. 11:30 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Exits 16/Exits 17 of Sapporo Station
Address: 1-1-3, Kita 6-jo Nishi, Kita-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
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7. Robatayaki Hamakko

Robatayaki Hamakko is a 2 minute walk from Sapporo Station. You can sit Japanese-style on tatami floors or at the counter, where you can enjoy the sound and aroma of the food being cooked in front of you. You cannot help but be satisfied because all the dishes fulfill three important conditions: "Taste" and "quality" due to the specially selected ingredients delivered from all over Hokkaido, as well as "quantity" which can be seen in the overflowing bowls. You wouldn't want to miss the chef's original [Kaki no Dengaku]. This delectable treat attracts people from around the world. The reasonably priced variety of dishes is also a big draw.

Robatayaki Hamakko

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: Dinner 4,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Sapporo Station. From Kita 3-jo Douri, take the 3rd left after the post office and walk 50m. It's in B1F of the building on the left.
Address: B1F Kamiyama Bldg., Kita 3-jo Nishi 2-Chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
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8. Hama no Ryoshi Izakaya Kochira Toretate Nemuroko

Hama no Ryoshi Izakaya Kochira Toretate Nemuroko is very conveniently located at the underground passageway of Exit 5. Here, you can enjoy the specially selected fresh seafood that is shipped directly to Sapporo from ports such as Nemuro, Akkeshi, and Odaitou, in east Hokkaido. The restaurant's recommended dishes include [Iki Yari-ika-sashi] (squid sashimi) prepared fresh from the fish tank at the counter, [Kai-tsuki Iki-kaki] (oysters in shells) from the aforementioned ports, and [Tennen Iki-hotate] (wild scallops) served as sashimi or grilled in their shells. The lunch menu also has a selection of seafood dishes at a reasonable price.

Hama no Ryoshi Izakaya Kochira Toretate Nemuroko

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) *Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm（Monday－Friday）
Closed: Sunday *Open on the Sunday before National Holidays.
Average price: [Dinner] 3,800 JPY / [Lunch] 800 JPY
Access: Directly connected from the underground passageway / 5-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station / 5-minute walk from Exit 13 of Sapporo Station / 5-minute walk from Odori Station
Address: B1F, Shikishima Bldg., 3 Kita 2-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido

9. Nomikui Dokoro Minnade Korerumon - Sapporo Station West Exit Branch -

Nomikui Dokoro Minnade Korerumon - Sapporo-Eki Nishiguchi Branch -, a branch of Hitoride Korerumon (a popular izakaya in Susukino), is just a 3 minute walk from Sapporo Station. On top of their regular seafood dishes, you will also find meat dishes on the menu, such as [Ezo Jibie] with venison and duck, and horse sashimi. All the ingredients originate from Hokkaido, so you can be confident in the quality and safety of the food. Oysters, fresh from the port, are grilled and served at the surprisingly reasonable price of 180 JPY. You also certainly can't complain about the all-you-can-drink plan for 390 JPY per hour! Nomikui Dokoro Minnade Korerumon - Sapporo-Eki Nishiguchi Branch - is very popular with the business crowd.

Nomikui Dokoro Minnade Korerumon

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 00:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm) Last order for food is at 11:00 pm
[Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 2,900 JPY Average price for parties 3,500 JPY /
[Lunch] 480 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Sapporo Station
Address: B1F, Hokkaido Tsushin Bldg., 6 Kita 5-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
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10. Kita no Aji Mirai

At Kita no Aji Mirai, a 5 minute walk from Sapporo Subway Station, you can enjoy fresh produce from the sea of Hokkaido at a reasonable price. The traditional tatami seating areas and the private rooms make this the ideal venue for all types of occasions. The fish for [Honjitsu no Osashimi Go-ten-mori] that's caught in the nearby sea and delivered on the same day is bursting with flavor. It goes down well with a drink. Different fish are selected from the port each time, so you are in for a surprising treat every time you visit.

Kita no Aji Mirai

Open: [Weekdays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
[Weekdays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays (Only dinner is served on Saturday)
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 750 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Exit 6 of Sapporo Station. Walk towards Biological/Botanical Garden and turn left at the second intersection.
Address: 2F, Eternal Pensee Bldg., Kita 4-jo Nishi 6-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido

11. Basue no Wagao

Basue no Wagao is located just 5 minutes walk from JR Sapporo Station, and serves fresh meals at reasonable prices. An interesting point about this restaurant is that it serves produce from Kyushu, which is rare in Hokkaido. One of the popular dishes is [Nama Shin-saba-sashi] (mackerel sashimi) prepared from fresh mackerel caught off the coast of Nagasaki and shipped as is, which is also an unusual point, as mackerel is often pickled. Another popular dish is the [Jidori no Tataki] (seared chicken) made from the chicken thighs of Kagoshima chickens. Naturally, there are various dishes made with Hokkaido produce too, such as assorted sashimi dishes. With counter seating and private rooms, this restaurant is perfect for both large and small groups.

Basue no Wagao

Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 00:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: None
December 31, January 1 - 3, January 9
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY Set courses from 3,980 JPY.
Access: 5-minute walk from Nishi-Dori North Exit at Sapporo Station. Walk west and it's on the corner of the Kita 6 Nishi 7 and Kita 6 Nishi 6 intersection.
Address: 7-6-17, Kita 7-jo Nishi, Kita-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido

12. Izakaya Minoya

Izakaya Minoya is located 5 minutes walk from either Sapporo Station on the Nanboku Subway Line or Odori Station on the Tozai Subway Line. The spacious horigotatsu (sunken kotatsu table) seating and cheerful staff will make you feel at home. It's healthy because they use seasonal produce only from Hokkaido. There is a variety of dishes; from seafood dishes like sashimi with specially selected fish to meat dishes such as [Gyutan Misozuke Aburiyaki] (grilled beef tongue marinated in miso). The menu changes with the season, enticing people to come back again to try out the new dishes.

Izakaya Minoya

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) L.O. for food 10:00 pm, Drinks 10:30 pm
[Weekdays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) If you walk in by 2:00 pm, they will take your order. Closed for lunch on Saturday.
Closed: Sunday, Day before National Holidays, National Holidays (Golden Week, O-Bon (August 11 - 15), Closed for New Year's holidays)
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 800 JPY
Access: 30-second walk from Exit 9 of Odori Station. (In front of the Clock Tower.)
Address: B1F, Barato Kita 1-jo Bldg., 3 Kita 1-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
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