20 Hokkaido,Hakodate and Sapporo Casual Dining Spots for Exceptional Seafood Cuisine

20 Hokkaido,Hakodate and Sapporo Casual Dining Spots for Exceptional Seafood Cuisine
Hokkaido, the northernmost region of Japan, is surrounded by the Sea of Okhotsk, the Japan Sea, and the Pacific Ocean, making it a region abundant in seafood. Many travelers visit Hokkaido specifically for its fresh seafood. From crab and sea urchin to squid, salmon, and salmon roe, the variety of seafood Hokkaido boasts is endless. Here, we introduce a restaurant where you can casually savor the bounties of the sea from Hokkaido.

1. Hakodate Kaisen Izakaya Yan-shugyoba Nidaime Shoueimaru

1. Hakodate Kaisen Izakaya Yan-shugyoba Nidaime Shoueimaru
5 Hokkaido Casual Dining Spots for Exceptional Seafood Cuisine
“Ni-daime Shoeimaru” is a restaurant located in Matsukazecho, Hakodate, where the owner, Mr. Maeda, personally visits nearby ports every morning to purchase the freshest seasonal seafood. The fish are delivered directly by truck and prepared into a variety of dishes. Among them, the sashimi made from seafood caught in the waters of Minamikayabe—skillfully sliced with expert knife techniques—offers an impressive taste and texture. The restaurant also serves local specialties such as grilled rockfish sashimi and live squid sashimi, along with over 50 kinds of dry sake that pair perfectly with fish dishes. With its fisherman’s house–style interior and warm hospitality, it makes for a truly memorable evening in Hakodate.

Hakodate Kaisen Izakaya Yan-shugyoba Nidaime Shoueimaru

Open: [Weekdays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm), [Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm), [Sunday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: From Matsukaze-cho Station on route 2/5 of City Tram, go toward Hakodate Station of JR Hakodate Main Line. It's located next to the Kikusui Koji alley's entrance on the street's right side.
Address: 10-3, Matsukaze-cho, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido Map
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2. Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Goryokaku Main branch

2. Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Goryokaku Main branch
Located just a 2-minute walk from Goryokaku Koen-mae Station, Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Goryokaku Main Branch is a beloved izakaya among local customers. All the chefs have over 10 years of experience, ensuring dishes that are both reliable and consistently high in quality. One of their specialties is the homemade dried Atka mackerel (hokke ichiyaboshi), prepared in their own drying room. This fish, dried overnight to perfection, boasts a thick, moist texture and rich flavor—even the skin is delicious. Another popular dish, the live squid sashimi, requires a reservation and is prized for its chewy texture.
5 Hokkaido Casual Dining Spots for Exceptional Seafood Cuisine
The restaurant’s calm, modern Japanese interior features private rooms with sunken kotatsu-style tables. It accommodates both small and large groups, offering a relaxing space where everyone—from elderly guests to children—can dine comfortably. The independent private rooms are ideal for a peaceful meal, and larger banquet rooms are also available for group gatherings. Because the restaurant tends to be fully booked on weekends, advance reservations are highly recommended.

Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Goryokaku Main branch

Open: [Monday - Thursday, Sunday, National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm) [Friday, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 161 meters from [Goryokaku Koen-mae Station]
Address: 4-8 Honcho, Hakodate city, Hokkaido Map
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3. Hakodate Dining Gaya

3. Hakodate Dining Gaya
Hakodate Dining Gaya, just a short walk from the west exit of Hakodate Station, is an izakaya that serves fresh seafood from the waters around Hakodate. Operated directly by a seafood wholesaler from the Hakodate Asaichi Morning Market, the restaurant guarantees exceptional freshness. Guests can enjoy Hokkaido-sourced dishes such as boiled crab, live fish sashimi, sushi, and skewers made with Yubari Sakura-hime chicken. During lunchtime, don’t miss the three special set menus and the seafood rice bowls.
5 Hokkaido Casual Dining Spots for Exceptional Seafood Cuisine
The interior features both counter seating and private rooms, making it comfortable for families, small groups, and large parties to dine without worrying about others. The restaurant also houses a large water tank, where live crabs and fish are prepared only after an order is placed. The boiled crab, in particular, offers a truly special taste. While it takes about 30–40 minutes from order to serving, the flavor makes the wait absolutely worthwhile.

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: 8-14 Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido Map
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4. Nihon no Teppen Kani Club - Direct from Wakkanai Fishing Port

4. Nihon no Teppen Kani Club - Direct from Wakkanai Fishing Port
Nihon no Teppen Crab Club, located a 10-minute walk from Chitose Station, is a restaurant where you can savor fresh crabs. As the name suggests, the crabs are caught and shipped directly from Wakkanai Fishing Port, the northernmost part of Japan. They can be enjoyed boiled, grilled, or even as sashimi. Hair crabs and snow crabs from the Sea of Okhotsk are especially rich in flavor. Try the seasonal crabs with the “Crab Feast Grilled Set” for a true taste of the season.
5 Hokkaido Casual Dining Spots for Exceptional Seafood Cuisine
While crab specialty restaurants are often associated with a luxurious or high-end image, this restaurant offers a stylish neo-izakaya atmosphere, making it easily approachable for travelers. The spacious interior accommodates strollers comfortably, making it family-friendly. With a variety of crabs, seafood, seasonal vegetables, and drinks, this restaurant provides a casual setting where you can easily enjoy the delicious flavors of Hokkaido.

Nihon no Teppen Kani Club - Direct from Wakkanai Fishing Port

Open: [Saturday] 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (last order 11:30 pm)[Sunday,Tuesday - Thursday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 10:30 pm)
Closed: [July to September] Mondays [October to June] Mondays, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays *Open on July 8th and August 12th. *Closed on July 10th, August 19th and 20th
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Address: 1-6 Saiwaicho, Chitose City, Hokkaido Map
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5. Hakodate Marukan Gyogyobu Umigaki Main Branch

5. Hakodate Marukan Gyogyobu Umigaki Main Branch
Located a three-minute walk from Hakodate Station, Hakodate Marukan Fisheries Department Umigaki Main Branch is a large seafood izakaya where you can dine on fresh fish delivered directly from the fishing port. The owner, a former fisherman, prepares authentic fisherman's cuisine on his boat. Recommended dishes include a hearty dish of Hokkaido's hairy crab and the “Live Squid Sashimi Dancing Fisherman’s Style,” made with squid freshly taken out of the restaurant's tank.
20 Hokkaido,Hakodate and Sapporo Casual Dining Spots for Exceptional Seafood Cuisine
The spacious and lively restaurant offers a variety of seating options, including counter seating, sunken kotatsu seating, tatami seating, and private rooms. From the counter seats, you can dine while watching the cooking process and the tank filled with the day's fresh seafood. The spacious private rooms and tatami seating are perfect for groups and families.

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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6. Hakodate Kaisenryori Kaikobo

6. Hakodate Kaisenryori Kaikobo
Located a three-minute walk from Hakodate Station, Hakodate Seafood Restaurant Kaikobo serves a variety of seafood dishes. Inside the restaurant, you'll find one of Hokkaido's largest aquariums, packed with the day's catch. You can choose your favorite seafood and have it cooked for you. We recommend the live squid, known for its unique texture.
20 Hokkaido,Hakodate and Sapporo Casual Dining Spots for Exceptional Seafood Cuisine
The restaurant offers counter and table seating, as well as a variety of private rooms. They also have a wide selection of drinks, including sake and shochu from all over Japan. The sake tasting set is perfect for those trying sake for the first time or those who want to try a little bit of everything. This is a place where you can relax and enjoy fresh ingredients and delicious sake.

Hakodate Kaisenryori Kaikobo

Open: Dinner 17:00 - 23:00 (last order 22:00)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: A 3-minute walk from JR Hakodate station towards the Hakodate Asaichi Market.
Address: 11-8 Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido Map

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7. Syunmi Karoku 

7. Syunmi Karoku 
Located a two-minute walk from Goryokaku-koenmae Station, Shunmi Karoku is a casual restaurant serving delicious Japanese cuisine. Enjoy seasonal dishes featuring fresh seafood and a la carte dishes made with high-quality venison. Their specialty is the gorgeously presented "seared squid," featuring fragrantly grilled squid on the outside. This dish, which allows you to fully enjoy the inherent sweetness of the squid, is served with homemade ponzu sauce.
20 Hokkaido,Hakodate and Sapporo Casual Dining Spots for Exceptional Seafood Cuisine
The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere, with seating at tables, counters, and even private rooms. They also offer a wide selection of unique drinks, including seasonal sake and Hakodate local sake, and an all-you-can-drink plan. True to their concept of "a place where you can enjoy delicious Japanese cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere," this is a place where you can truly unwind.

Syunmi Karoku 

Open: [Monday-Friday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm)[Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Wednesday, Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk (116m from ) from Goryokaku-koen-mae Station on Hakodate City Tram
Address: 1F, Ikegaki Bldg, 31-8, Honmachi, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido Map

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8. Hakodate Asaichi Aji no Ichiban

8. Hakodate Asaichi Aji no Ichiban
Located a two-minute walk from Hakodate Station, Hakodate Morning Market Aji no Ichiban is a restaurant located within the market of Hakodate Morning Market. The restaurant offers an extensive menu with over 50 different items, including ramen, set meals, and rice bowls. The recommended "Seafood Ramen" is a luxurious ramen dish containing peony shrimp, scallops, squid, and snow crab. Another must-try dish is the "Ichiban Bowl," which contains raw sea urchin, salmon roe, squid, crab, and scallops.
20 Hokkaido,Hakodate and Sapporo Casual Dining Spots for Exceptional Seafood Cuisine
The restaurant offers counter and table seating, as well as relaxing sunken kotatsu-style seating, making it a great place for families and groups. Located within the Hakodate Morning Market, the restaurant stocks fresh seafood caught that day. Open from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., this restaurant serves up luxurious seafood for breakfast and lunch.

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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9. Japanese Cuisine Matsumae

9. Japanese Cuisine Matsumae
Located a seven-minute walk from Hakodate Station, Unagi Matsumae is a Japanese eel restaurant. Here, you can enjoy delicate dishes carefully prepared from dashi broth. All of the eels used are sourced from Japan, carefully selected for their freshness and high quality. The eel served here can be enjoyed as à la carte dishes such as "Unagi-ju" (eel rice bowl) or as part of kaiseki meals such as "Matsumae Eel Kaiseki."
20 Hokkaido,Hakodate and Sapporo Casual Dining Spots for Exceptional Seafood Cuisine
The clean, spacious restaurant offers counter and table seating, as well as three private rooms where you can relax without worrying about others. The atmosphere is relaxing, as befits a hotel restaurant. Eel dishes are recommended not only for dinner but also for lunch. Lunchtime sets, such as the "Lunchtime Set," are available, featuring tempura and sashimi.

Japanese Cuisine Matsumae

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: Get off at Shiyakushomae Station or Uoihchiba-dori Station on the city tram line, and go towards the direction of Hakodate Port. On the second floor of the East Bldg. of the Hakodate Kokusai Hotel
Address: 2F, East Bldg., Hakodate Kokusai Hotel, 5-10, Otemachi, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido Map

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10. Uni Murakami Hakodate ekimae restaurant

10. Uni Murakami Hakodate ekimae restaurant
Located a three-minute walk from Hakodate Station, Uni Murakami Hakodate Ekimae is a specialty sea urchin restaurant run directly by a raw sea urchin processing company. Enjoy a wide variety of sea urchin dishes, from the simple "Additive-Free Raw Sea Urchin Rice Bowl" to "Fluffy, Fatty Omelette Roll with Sea Urchin." In addition to raw sea urchin, the restaurant also offers seasonal dishes made with Hokkaido ingredients such as seafood, wagyu beef, and vegetables.
20 Hokkaido,Hakodate and Sapporo Casual Dining Spots for Exceptional Seafood Cuisine
The restaurant offers counter seating, table seating, sofa seating, and private rooms. Their half-size menu is perfect for those who want to try a little at a time. They also have a wide selection of drinks, including the restaurant's original "Uni Murakami," made at a Hokkaido sake brewery. This sake has a distinctive fruity aroma that enhances the umami and sweetness of raw sea urchin and seafood.

Uni Murakami Hakodate ekimae restaurant

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,500 JPY / [Lunch] 3,500 JPY
Access: Head towards Shiden-dori from JR Hakodate station. Turn right at the first intersection and go straight ahead. It is a white house on your right
Address: 7-1, Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido Map

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11. Izakaya Futami Sakaba

11. Izakaya Futami Sakaba
Located a two-minute walk from Goryokaku Koenmae Station, Izakaya Hutamisakaba serves exceptionally fresh seafood delivered directly from fishing ports in Hokkaido. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes, including the "Hakodate" sashimi platter, made with seafood delivered directly from the fishing port, as well as grilled fish, grilled seafood, skewers, and fried foods. In addition to a la carte options, the restaurant also offers set menus to suit various budgets.
20 Hokkaido,Hakodate and Sapporo Casual Dining Spots for Exceptional Seafood Cuisine
The restaurant offers table and counter seating, as well as private rooms that can accommodate up to 15 people. The restaurant offers a carefully selected range of sake, sourced not only from Hokkaido but from all over Japan, that pairs perfectly with seafood like sashimi and grilled dishes. Small 180ml bottles are also available, making it ideal for first-time sake drinkers or those looking to sample a variety of flavors.

Izakaya Futami Sakaba

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays ] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Goryokaku-koen-mae Station
Address: Dai-7KH Bldg., 5-18, Honmachi, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido Map

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12. Steak Kaisen Teppanyaki Kitakaze

12. Steak Kaisen Teppanyaki Kitakaze
Located a two-minute walk from Goryokaku-koenmae Station, Steak & Seafood Teppanyaki Kitakaze serves Jersey beef steaks and other dishes, focusing on seasonal Hokkaido ingredients. The "Live Abalone with Liver Butter Sauce" is a dish featuring fresh abalone coated in the rich flavor and aroma of a special sauce. In addition to a la carte dishes, the restaurant also offers a "Healthy Course" that includes appetizers, prawns, scallops, beef tenderloin, and more.
20 Hokkaido,Hakodate and Sapporo Casual Dining Spots for Exceptional Seafood Cuisine
The restaurant offers table seating with effective indirect lighting, as well as counter seating where you can watch the chefs' techniques. To make it easier to choose from the more than 50 wines on offer, the menu lists the pairings for each dish. The restaurant also has a bar, so you can enjoy conversation and a drink in the bar space after enjoying your teppanyaki meal.

Steak Kaisen Teppanyaki Kitakaze

Open: [Monday-Wednesday, Friday, Weekend] 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Closed: Thursday, 2nd and 3rd Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY
Access: 15 minutes by car from JR Hakodate station. 2 minute walk from Goryokaku Koen station on the street car line. From there (Honcho intersection 6), go north on route 571 for about 100m, and it will be on your left.
Address: 5F Mitsuwa Building, 8-20 Honcho, Hakodate, Hokkaido Map

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13. Hakodate Minna no izakaya Suzuya

13. Hakodate Minna no izakaya Suzuya
Located a seven-minute walk from Hakodate Station, Hakodate Minna no Izakaya Suzuya is a restaurant serving fresh seafood and charcoal-grilled yakitori. A variety of seafood swims in the restaurant's large aquarium, allowing you to enjoy the fresh flavors of sashimi. The signature dish is "Live Squid Sashimi." Don't miss the sight of the chef coming right to your table and expertly butchering the squid.
20 Hokkaido,Hakodate and Sapporo Casual Dining Spots for Exceptional Seafood Cuisine
The restaurant has a cozy, relaxing atmosphere. The tables are spaced far apart, allowing for a relaxed dining experience. Semi-private rooms with sunken kotatsu tables are also available, allowing you to enjoy your meal without worrying about others. In addition to the ingredients, this restaurant also offers a wide selection of Hokkaido-produced sake. There is also a wide selection of drinks, including wine and cocktails.

Hakodate Minna no izakaya Suzuya

Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 10:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access:
Address: Capitol Building 1F, 6-11 Matsukaze-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido Map

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14. Hakodate Morning Market Sakaeya Shokudo

14. Hakodate Morning Market Sakaeya Shokudo
Hakodate Morning Market Sakaeya Shokudo is a restaurant located within the Hakodate Morning Market, just a one-minute walk from Hakodate Station. The "100-minute all-you-can-eat grilled scallop" is a course meal where you can eat as many freshly caught scallops as you like. This menu allows you to enjoy the rich flavor that only fresh scallops can provide. We also recommend the "live atka mackerel sashimi," which is fatty atka mackerel served as sashimi.
20 Hokkaido,Hakodate and Sapporo Casual Dining Spots for Exceptional Seafood Cuisine
The lively restaurant offers table seating as well as counter seating, making it easy for solo travelers to drop in. The restaurant also has a corner where you can try live squid fishing, which is available for a limited time from June to November, making it a great place for families with children. Opening hours are from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., but you can also enjoy fresh seafood and drinks at lunchtime.

Hakodate Morning Market Sakaeya Shokudo

Open: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm (last order 1:45 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access:
Address: Hakodate Morning Market, 11-4 Wakamatsucho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido Map

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15. Kyodo Ryori Tei Sugi no Me

15. Kyodo Ryori Tei Sugi no Me
Located a three-minute walk from Susukino Station, Kyodo Ryori-tei Suginome serves Japanese cuisine made with an abundance of seasonal Hokkaido ingredients, including crab. The "Crab Kaiseki" is recommended for those who simply want to try crab dishes, while the "Local Kaiseki" is recommended for those who want to experience a full range of Hokkaido ingredients. In addition to kaiseki cuisine, this restaurant also offers a wide variety of à la carte dishes.
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The restaurant is located in a renovated stone storehouse built over 100 years ago. Seating options include counter seats that are convenient for solo diners, as well as private rooms. The restaurant offers a variety of private rooms, including a room with an irori hearth and a hexagonal tea room inspired by snowflakes. There is also a room that recreates the home of the indigenous Ainu people, giving a sense of Hokkaido's history.

Kyodo Ryori Tei Sugi no Me

Open: [Weekday/Saturday/Day before holiday] Normal hours 5:00 pm -10:30 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
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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16. Sapporo Modern Restaurant Erimotei

16. Sapporo Modern Restaurant Erimotei
Located a three-minute walk from Sapporo Station, Erimotei offers a variety of course meals featuring creative French cuisine made with Hokkaido ingredients. The Chef's Special Dinner Hokkaido Diamond Course features seafood delivered directly from Erimo Port and other fishing ports. The Mitsuishi Kuroge Wagyu sirloin steak, raised on Hidaka kelp, is also popular.
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The restaurant is a renovated 70-year-old inn, now a reservation-only, stand-alone restaurant. The interior has a stylish atmosphere, with an atrium entrance, table seating, and private rooms overlooking the garden terrace, and a semi-private room on the second floor. Until early October, terrace seating is available for one group per day. This is a place where you can enjoy a relaxing meal in a calm atmosphere.

Sapporo Modern Restaurant Erimotei

Open: [Weekdays, Saturdays, Holidays, Days before holidays]Dinner: 17:00-23:00 (last order 22:30)[Weekdays]Lunch: 11:30-14:30 (last order 14:30)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY / [Lunch] 750 JPY
Access: A three-minute walk from West Exit of JR Sapporo Station
Address: 5-11-2 Kita Nanajo Nishi , Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Map

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17. Kita no kaisen aburi NOAH'S ARK

17. Kita no kaisen aburi NOAH'S ARK
Located a one-minute walk from Nakajima Koen Station, Noah's Ark, a northern seafood grill restaurant, is a stand-alone restaurant located on the banks of the Kamoka River. Here, you can enjoy grilled dishes centered around fresh Hokkaido seafood, as well as freshly caught vegetables and carefully selected meats. The recommended dish is the "dried kinki beach fish," which can be enjoyed as a single dish or as part of a course. Another popular dish is the "grilled crab miso," featuring rich crab miso.
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The restaurant is themed around the petrified Noah's Ark. The interior is a sophisticated space, with murals inspired by Greek mythology. At this restaurant, one staff member is dedicated to each table, and they will grill your food right in front of you. The staff will take into consideration your eating speed, so you can enjoy it at its most delicious.

Kita no kaisen aburi NOAH'S ARK

Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 9:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY
Access:
Address: Sapporo, Hokkaido Map

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18. Irodoriya Sapporoekimaeten

18. Irodoriya Sapporoekimaeten
Located a five-minute walk from Sapporo Station, Irodoriya Sapporo Ekimae is an izakaya (Japanese pub) serving carefully selected Japanese cuisine and seafood. The reservation-only "Goukai Bukkake Hokkai Chirashi Masu Sushi" features tuna, salmon, and other seafood generously poured over vinegared rice right before your eyes. Other dishes that look just as delicious as they are include the "Luxurious Stepped Sashimi Platter of Six Kinds," featuring tuna and other fresh fish presented on a tiered plate.
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The spacious and relaxing restaurant offers numerous semi-private and private rooms. The private rooms, which can accommodate two or more people, offer a relaxing, Japanese-style space. A wide selection of drinks is available, and the all-you-can-drink plan allows for both course meals and individual orders. This restaurant is perfect for groups or families looking to enjoy a meal without worrying about the people around them.

Irodoriya Sapporoekimaeten

Open: [Sunday,Saturday,Holidays] 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 10:30 pm)[Weekday,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 10:30 pm)
Closed: * Irregular holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 2,999 JPY
Access:
Address: B1F, 45 Kitashijo Nishi 5, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Map
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19. Kitanoaji Mirai

19. Kitanoaji Mirai
Located a five-minute walk from Sapporo Station, Mirai, a restaurant serving seafood dishes made with Hokkaido ingredients, is reasonably priced. The recommended dish is the "Five-Piece Sashimi Platter of the Day," made with fresh seafood sourced that day. The "Homemade Marinated Saba," made with fresh mackerel, is popular for its mellow flavor. The restaurant also offers a wide variety of lunch options, including the limited-edition "Makunouchi Bento."
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The Japanese-inspired interior offers counter seating, tatami seating, and private rooms. A hearty set course meal featuring a variety of seasonal Hokkaido ingredients is also available. The course, available for groups of three or more, includes an all-you-can-drink menu with a wide selection of beer, sake, and cocktails, allowing you to enjoy the flavors of Hokkaido with your favorite drink.

Kitanoaji Mirai

Open: [Weekday,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 10:00 pm)
Closed: * Confirmation is required on Saturdays due to irregular holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access:
Address: Eternal Pensee Building 2F, Kita 4-jo Nishi 6-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Map

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20. Sake Mizutori

17. Sake Mizutori
Mizutori is a sake bar located a two-minute walk from Susukino Station. Here, you can enjoy seasonal dishes that are carefully selected to pair well with sake. The "Today's Sashimi Platter" is a plate presented with fresh fish procured daily with an eye toward the season. The fresh fish used is carefully selected to be at its ripest and served at its most delicious.
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The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere. Here, you can enjoy drinks and food at the spacious counter or at table seats. The bar stocks around 100 brands of sake, including premium and rare brands, and over 800 brands in the stockroom. This bar is a relaxed and enjoyable place for both sake lovers and those trying sake for the first time.

Sake Mizutori

Open: [Friday,Saturday] 6:00 pm - 2:30 am (last order 2:00 am)[Monday - Thursday,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (last order 11:30 pm)
Closed: Sundays/Holidays *If Monday is a public holiday, we will be open on Sunday and closed on Monday.
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
Access:
Address: Hokkaido Sapporo City Chuo Ward Minami 3 Jo Nishi 3 Chome Play Town Fujii 5F Map

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