15 Delicious Steak Restaurants in Kyoto Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Reservation Guide-

Update-Date: Jun 2, 2025

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Along with popular sightseeing attractions, there is a diversity of restaurants you will discover in Kyoto. Here's a selection of 10 dining establishments, including steak houses and teppanyaki (ingredients grilled on an iron griddle) restaurants, that offer delicious steak dishes around this former capital.

1. BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE KYOTO Branch

BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE KYOTO is set in a charmingly renovated traditional townhouse in Karasuma and opened in December 2018 as the second Japanese location of the New York-based steakhouse. Blending Kyoto’s classic elegance with modern design, it features private rooms and counter seating, ideal for business, family, or sightseeing. Alongside USDA prime beef, it serves exclusive Kyoto-only selections like local Japanese Black wagyu and fresh seafood. Perfect for refined adult gatherings, it offers both exceptional flavor and a memorable dining experience.

BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE KYOTO branch

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (Food/Drink L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Food L.O. 9:30 pm, Drink L.O. 10:00 pm) [Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Food L.O. 9:00 pm, Drink L.O. 9:30 pm) *Smoking room available
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Karasuma Station Exit 18
Address: 660-1, Bantoya-cho, Nishikikoji-sagaru, Higashinotoin-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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2. Roast Beef no Mise Watanabe

Higashiyama Garden is located along 'Matsubara-dori' in Higashiyama, the ancient capital of Kyoto, near Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The restaurant honors the clean and beautiful flavors of Kyoto's unique ingredients, such as Kyoto vegetables from Kamigamo, seafood from nearby fishing ports, and Japanese beef. It offers dishes prepared with a modern sensibility while paying attention to the beauty of color and presentation, delivering a sense of happiness in the face of deliciousness.

Roast Beef no Mise Watanabe

Open: [Wednesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm *Last Entry 1:00 pm, [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm *Last Entry 7:30 pm
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY / [Lunch] 12,000 JPY
Access: Approximately 5-minute by taxi from Kokusaikaikan Station, 5-minute walk from Nishihataeda (Entsuji-mae) Bus Stop on the Kyoto Bus
Address: 100-1, Kamigamo Motoyama, Kita-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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3. Kitano Tenmangu Niku to Niwa MATSUO

Kitano Tenmangu Niku to Niwa MATSUO cuisine

MATSUO is a restaurant run by a Kyoto-born couple, offering creative cuisine made with local ingredients. Its signature "Wagyu Don Set" features Japanese black beef with three portion choices, accompanied by Kyoto pickles and beef stew. The restaurant also offers seasonal local sake and Kyoto beer. With counter seating overlooking a garden, it’s ideal for anniversaries, business meetings, and other occasions. Located just a 3-minute walk from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, MATSUO is perfect for locals and visitors alike.

Kitano Tenmangu Niku to Niwa MATSUO

Open: [Monday, Thursday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / [Friday-Sunday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk east from the Kitano Tenmangu Shrine / Head north on Higashi-Imakoji street, and you'll find the restaurant
Address: 744-15, Higashi Imakoji-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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4. Gion Kankanderi Rei

Gion Kankanderi Rei is a refined restaurant nestled in the elegant streets of Gion, Kyoto. With 30 years of experience in Japanese cuisine, the chef blends Japanese, teppanyaki, and Korean influences using local Kyoto ingredients such as Kyoto pork, Tamba chicken, Kyoto duck, and seasonal fish, all carefully prepared with a nutritionist’s touch. The restaurant offers a luxurious experience in a space unique to Gion, with counter, table, tatami room, and private room seating. Overlooking the scenic Tatsumi Bridge, guests can enjoy an unforgettable meal accompanied by the beauty of Gion’s traditional atmosphere.

Gion Kankanderi Rei

Open: [Monday-Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / [Monday-Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm) / [Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 11-minute walk from Exit 1A of Kyoto-kawaramachi Station on Hankyu Kyoto Main Line / 6-minute walk form Exit 9 of Gion-shijo Station on Keihan Main Lin
Address: 1-2F, Nikoto Bldg., 2-391, Hashimoto-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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5. Niku Kappo Futago THE JUNEI HOTEL KYOTO

Niku Kappo Futago THE JUNEI HOTEL KYOTO cuisine

Niku Kappo Futago offers exquisite meat kappo courses that highlight the unique flavors of rare Kyoto beef and showcase the essence of Japanese cuisine. Combining various cuts of Kyoto beef with expert culinary techniques, the restaurant delivers the finest ingredients prepared by top chefs for a luxurious dining experience. With refined hospitality, guests are invited to savor Wagyu beef and seasonal ingredients at their best. For special occasions like weddings and anniversaries, customized menus are available to ensure a memorable and unforgettable experience.

Niku Kappo Futago THE JUNEI HOTEL KYOTO

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Last Entry 8:00 pm, Drink L.O. 9:30 pm) *Please note that business hours and service content (alcoholic beverages, etc.) may be temporarily changed or suspended under Kyoto Prefecture's request for shorter work hours.
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 16,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Shichijo Station
Address: 1F, THE JUNEI HOTEL KYOTO, 4-139, Honmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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6. Pontocho Kyoshikian

Located a three-minute walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, Pontocho Kyoshikian is a teppanyaki restaurant that serves carefully selected Japanese Black Beef at reasonable prices. The beautifully finely marbled Japanese Black Beef Sirloin Steak offers deep flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The Japanese Black Beef Fillet Steak is low in fat and has a soft, delicate texture. The eight-course Japanese Black Beef Teppanyaki Course features dishes made with fresh seasonal ingredients, including Japanese Black Beef steak and Kyoto vegetables. Located in Pontocho, a district brimming with Kyoto charm, the restaurant has a relaxing space gently lit by indirect lighting. The display of fans bearing the names of Pontocho maiko is a sight unique to Kyoto.

Pontocho Kyoshikian

Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line, 3-minute walk from Gion-shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line
Address: B1F, Shiko Kaikan, 227, Nabeya-cho, Shijo Agaru, Ponto-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map

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7. Steak Ichiro

Located a five-minute walk from Imadegawa Station, Steak Ichiro is a steak restaurant where you can enjoy Japanese Black beef, primarily Tamba beef, along with seasonal Kyoto vegetables. There are six course options, with your choice of sirloin or fillet as the main steak. Courses over 7,000 yen feature A5-rank Japanese Black beef. They offer a wide selection of international wines, including those from France and Italy, as well as sake and shochu, all of which pair perfectly with Wagyu beef. The restaurant's interior is filled with a Japanese atmosphere, with only sunken kotatsu-style counter seating for a relaxing atmosphere. The aroma and sound of the Japanese Black beef being grilled right before your eyes will whet your appetite. Its proximity to the Kyoto Imperial Palace makes it a great place to stop by after sightseeing.

Steak Ichiro

Open: Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (last order 9:30 pm)
Closed: * Please take a rest only on December 31.
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access:
Address: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City ... Map

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8. Steak House Tokiwa Hotel Okura Kyoto

Directly connected to Shiyakusho-mae Station, Teppanyaki Tokiwa Hotel Okura Kyoto is a teppanyaki restaurant where you can dine on carefully selected Japanese Black beef and seafood. Located on the top floor of the hotel, the restaurant offers a teppan counter by the window where you can enjoy the view, as well as two private rooms with a circular teppan counter. While enjoying the view of Kyoto's Nishiyama mountain range from 60 meters above ground, you can savor the Japanese Black beef skillfully grilled by the staff. We recommend the "Bishokusai Lunch" which features Japanese beef steak and lobster. The restaurant has a dedicated teppanyaki sommelier on-site who will select a wine to suit each guest's taste from the thousands of bottles in the hotel's cellar.

Steak House Tokiwa Hotel Okura Kyoto

Open: Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm (last order 8:00 pm) / Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (last order 2:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY / [Lunch] 8,000 JPY
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Address: Hotel Okura Kyoto 17F, Kawaramachi Oike, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Map

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7. Plancha Ken (Gion-shijo)

Plancha Ken is a teppanyaki restaurant managed by the former head chef of the long-established Kyoto Hotel Okura. It is a hidden spot in Gion where you can taste top-quality steak made only with Wagyu beef that’s been expertly selected by the chef, regardless of its grade. The chic and calm space allows you to leisurely savor the restaurant’s course meals, such as the [Higashiyama Course] that features Kuroge Wagyu sirloin steak or the [Gion Course] that comes with Wagyu steak as the main dish, as well as fresh lobster that is kept alive until it is to be cooked.

Plancha Ken

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) We open also on Monday when it is a holiday.
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Exit 7 of Gion Shijo Station. Enter the corner of No.16-koji, Hanami-koji Tominaga-cho Higashi-iru, immediately after entering the small alley at a tobacco shop
Address: 1F, Ota Bldg., 282-3, Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto city, Kyoto Map
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11. Bunrin Steak House (Fujinomori)

Bunrin stands in Okamedani, a quiet and sophisticated part of Fushimi Ward in Kyoto. Not only do guests get to enjoy Japan’s unique culture through things like taking off their shoes at the entrance of the restaurant, but they also get to savor steaks made from carefully selected Wagyu and French dishes made with seasonal vegetables grown by the restaurant staff. Aside from the Wagyu steak, another popular dish is the [Bunrin Beef Curry] that brings out the deliciousness of the beef. Make sure not to miss this place when you visit Kyoto!

Bunrin Steak House

Open: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (last order 10:00 pm) / Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (last order 2:00 pm)
Closed: Every Monday (except holidays)
Average price: [Dinner] 14,000 JPY
Access: 8 minutes walk from Fujimori Station on the Nara Line
Address: 85 Oyama-cho, Daikamedani, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 85 Okidani Oyamacho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Map

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From steak houses that are on par with the best ones to elegant Japanese-style teppanyaki restaurants, Kyoto has many well-known dining places that offer different kinds of cuisine. Pick a couple of restaurants in this article and visit them in-between your sightseeing in Kyoto!

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