Update-date: Nov 14 2024
Shizuoka, easily accessible from major cities like Tokyo and Nagoya, is rich in tourist attractions. Surrounded by mountains and the sea, this area offers both high-quality meat and fresh seafood. Here are five restaurants with a wonderful atmosphere where you can experience the exceptional local flavors. Enjoy Shizuoka to the fullest with dishes that will satisfy both your stomach and your heart.
Steakhouse Kanai Omuro-Kogen Restaurant
Exquisite Steaks and Creative French Cuisine to Enjoy in an Elegant Atmosphere
About a 15-minute drive from Izu-Kogen Station, there is a steakhouse called Kanai Omuro Kogen Restaurant, which has the appearance of a Western-style mansion. One must-try dish is the extremely rare Izu beef steak, with only 120 heads produced annually. The combination with Amagi's 'Mazuma Wasabi,' which boasts the highest quality in Japan, is exquisite. The restaurant promises a special day with a gourmet menu that highlights luxurious ingredients such as fresh, pesticide-free vegetables grown on their own farm and seafood delivered directly from Ito Port.
The interior of the restaurant is surrounded by luxurious European furniture, allowing guests to enjoy an elegant time. At the counter seats, diners can experience the live atmosphere of teppanyaki, and there are also open terrace seats available. The restaurant offers a wide variety of visually stunning French a la carte dishes, special courses, and game meat dishes. There is also a menu for children, making it a safe choice for families. The restaurant accommodates English speakers and provides an English menu, which is a notable point.
Steak House Kanai Omuro-Kogen Branch
Open: [Monday, Wednesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 20-minute drive from Ito Station on the Izu Kyuko Line / 15-minute from Izu-Kogen Station on the Izu Kyuko Line
Address: 614-143, Tootari, Ito-shi, Shizuoka
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Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 20-minute drive from Ito Station on the Izu Kyuko Line / 15-minute from Izu-Kogen Station on the Izu Kyuko Line
Address: 614-143, Tootari, Ito-shi, Shizuoka
Irifune Ito-ekimae Branch
Indulge in the freshest 'local fish' and exquisite 'local sake'
Just a 1-minute walk from Ito Station, Irifune Ito Ekimae Restaurant offers the convenience of easy access. This Japanese restaurant allows guests to savor carefully selected seasonal local fish, which the chef personally inspects and purchases every morning from the fishing port. The fish available each day is a delightful surprise for visitors. In addition to various sashimi, the chef's specialty 'Local Fish Nigiri,' which continues to pursue perfection in sushi, offers an exceptional taste. If you want to enjoy delicious fish in Ito, look no further than this restaurant.
The interior of the restaurant features a stylish atmosphere with a commitment to a modern Japanese design. With a spacious area of 93 seats, guests can relax and enjoy their time, and there are also counter seats available for those who wish to drop by alone. For those who want to eat fish but are not fond of raw dishes, there are options like the 'Simmered Splendid Alfonsino' cooked in a secret sauce and the local specialty 'Deep-fried Rockfish' from Ito, so rest assured. This restaurant allows you to fully enjoy your night in Ito with local sake.
Irifune Ito-ekimae Branch
Open: [Monday-Friday, Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] 10:00 am - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm) / [Saturday] 10:00 am - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: You will see a police box on your right after exiting Ito Station. Turn right at the police box, and you can see the restaurant.
Address: 1-16-10, Yukawa, Ito-shi, Shizuoka
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: You will see a police box on your right after exiting Ito Station. Turn right at the police box, and you can see the restaurant.
Address: 1-16-10, Yukawa, Ito-shi, Shizuoka
Sakanaya Uosei
Suruga Bay right in front! Savor the local specialty 'Takaashigani' at a long-established seafood restaurant
The nearest station is Shuzenji Station. Sakanaya Uosei is a restaurant located at Toda Port in Suruga Bay, offering fresh seafood caught right in front of the sea. Their signature dish is the rich and sweet 'Takaashigani'. Taking a bite of the large, succulent meat is truly a blissful experience. The 'Akaebi Shioyaki', with its savory aroma and rich miso flavor, is also addictive. Additionally, the 'Osashimi', a selection of the most delicious fish of the season, is not to be missed. Every ingredient boasts high quality.
In the center of the first floor of the restaurant, there is a large tank where visitors can see the rarely encountered 'Japanese Spider Crab' up close. The impressive visual is sure to elevate your spirits. The relaxed and calm atmosphere of the restaurant features table seating and sunken kotatsu-style seating on the first floor, and three private rooms on the second floor. While enjoying dishes that delight both the eyes and the palate, guests can also gaze at the sparkling sea from within the restaurant, providing a soothing experience.
Sakanaya Uosei
Open: [Monday, Wednesday-Friday] 11:00 am - 5:00 pm (L.O. 4:00 pm) / [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm )
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Heda bus stop on Tokai Bus
Address: 580, Heda, Numazu-shi, Shizuoka
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Heda bus stop on Tokai Bus
Address: 580, Heda, Numazu-shi, Shizuoka
Takajo Yakiniku Kammuryo
A high-end yakiniku restaurant where guests can savor carefully selected ingredients in a stylish setting
Just a 2-minute walk from Shin-Shizuoka Station, on the first floor of a building, you'll find Takajo Yakiniku Kanmuryo, a yakiniku restaurant with a chic exterior that doesn't look like a typical yakiniku place. This upscale yakiniku restaurant offers top-quality ingredients, including their exquisite 'Nama-Tan' (fresh beef tongue) that is delivered to the restaurant without ever being frozen. The restaurant's style is to first present the meat they will serve that day to the guests. The sight of the beautiful cuts of meat will make your heart race and heighten your anticipation for dinner.
The interior of the restaurant is a stylish and sophisticated space with a black-based theme. The subdued lighting also creates a chic atmosphere. Each table is equipped with a duct, so diners are free from the smoke that typically rises in a yakiniku restaurant. You can enjoy yakiniku without worrying about the smell lingering on your hair or clothes. The meat can be ordered à la carte or as part of a course, and if you choose a course, there's an amazing service where drinks are free from the second glass onwards.
Takajo Yakiniku Kammuryo
Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from JR Shizuoka Station / 1-minute walk from Cenova / 101m from Shin-Shizuoka Station
Address: 1F, Mochizuki Bldg., 1-14-30, Takajyo, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from JR Shizuoka Station / 1-minute walk from Cenova / 101m from Shin-Shizuoka Station
Address: 1F, Mochizuki Bldg., 1-14-30, Takajyo, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka
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Japanese Cuisine Rakuseian
Enjoy kaiseki cuisine that brings out the natural flavors of the ingredients in a space where you can immerse yourself in an extraordinary atmosphere.
A 5-minute walk from Atami Station, Japanese Restaurant Rakuseian offers kaiseki cuisine in an art-like Japanese setting. The 'Japanese Cuisine Course,' which changes monthly, features visually stunning 'appetizers,' heartwarming 'soup dishes' with rich dashi, and 'main dishes' that showcase the exquisite combination of ingredients. These creatively crafted dishes provide a sense of the seasons both visually and gastronomically, delivering surprises and delight.
A brilliant golden folding screen and glass objects. The interior is a truly extraordinary space where Japanese aesthetics and art merge. There are only two tatami rooms available, accommodating 2 to 6 people, allowing guests to enjoy a relaxed and special time. From entry to exit, the staff's attentive hospitality, which ensures guest satisfaction, is a unique charm of this restaurant. English is also supported, so guests can feel at ease.
Japanese Cuisine RAKUSEIAN
Open: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Atami Station on JR Tokaido Main Line
Address: 8-33, Kasuga-Cho, Atami-shi, Shizuoka
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Atami Station on JR Tokaido Main Line
Address: 8-33, Kasuga-Cho, Atami-shi, Shizuoka
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
