If one craves delicious meat dishes, they should head to Mie Prefecture, the home of Matsusaka beef! Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Nov 07 2024

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

Categories: French Yakiniku Wagyu Beef Mie

If one craves delicious meat dishes, they should head to Mie Prefecture, the home of Matsusaka beef!

If one wants to enjoy the taste of local specialties, they would want to go to the place where it originated. Here, they introduce restaurants in Mie Prefecture, the home of Matsusaka beef, which is a representative of Japan's high-quality ingredients, where one can truly enjoy delicious meat dishes. They can savor carefully selected brand beef, including Matsusaka beef, through options like yakiniku and steak.

See full listings of French and Yakiniku restaurants found in and around Mie.

Tsu City [Takeya Meat Shop]

Buy a whole Matsusaka beef! Experience the flavors divided into over 100 cuts.

Located a 15-minute walk from JR Tsukaka Chaya Station, Takeya Beef Shop is a specialty restaurant that offers high-quality Matsusaka beef by purchasing an entire cow, providing all cuts from head to tail. It is recommended to enjoy a comparison of different cuts, and the 'Tonight's Special Platter' allows diners to savor the charm of various cuts on a single plate, delivering an experience that does not disappoint. For those looking to fully enjoy the flavor of Matsusaka beef, the hearty 'Yakiniku Course' is the way to go!

The spacious and open interior is a stylish space with a focus on interior design. In addition to table seats divided by partitions, there are also tatami seating and private rooms available, allowing guests to relax and enjoy their time comfortably. A wide selection of wines and sake is available to complement the luxurious taste of Matsusaka beef. It is truly a restaurant where meat lovers can indulge in a special experience.

Takeya Gyuuniku-ten

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / Take-out 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 15-minute walk from JR Takachaya Station / 30-minute walk from Tsu Station on the Kintetsu Nagoya Line
Address: 344, Aza Mizutani, Takachaya Komori-cho, Tsu-shi, Mie
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Kintetsu Yokkaichi [Matsusaka Beef Charcoal Grill Okuyama]

A popular restaurant that attracts many people from afar in search of exceptionally fresh Matsusaka beef.

A popular restaurant that attracts many people from afar in search of the exceptionally fresh Matsusaka beef.

Located just a 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station, Matsusaka Beef Charcoal Grill Okuyama is a restaurant that offers exceptionally fresh Matsusaka beef, prepared on the same day it is slaughtered. Here, guests can enjoy not only grilled Matsusaka beef but also dishes like 'Beef Stew,' crafted by the owner who utilizes years of culinary experience, highlighting the deliciousness of the ingredients.

The restaurant has a Japanese ambiance with jazz music playing in the background, creating an ideal atmosphere for dining with loved ones. Additionally, the drink selection is extensive, featuring Mie sake 'Seishu Fukii' as well as popular local sake and shochu. For wine enthusiasts, wine is also available. When visiting Mie, why not enjoy fresh Matsusaka beef dishes at [松阪牛網焼きおくやま]?

Matsusaka Gyuu Amiyaki Okuyama

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Friday-Sunday, National Holiday, Day before National Holiday] 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Closed: Wednesday, Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: Kintetsu Yokkaichi station north exit. It is on the rear side of Yokkaichi Miyako Hotel and Apita Yokkaichi.
Address: 1F Miyazaki Building, 1-5-16 Nishiura, Yokkaichi, Mie
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Ise

Enjoy French cuisine that makes the most of local ingredients in a relaxing space.

Enjoy French cuisine that utilizes local ingredients in a relaxing space.

At the French restaurant[Campagne], one can enjoy exquisite French cuisine utilizing ingredients nurtured by the rich nature of Mie Prefecture. Over 80% of the menu is composed of local ingredients, reflecting Chef Higashi's commitment to the region, featuring flavors from Mie such as Mikumano beef, Iwakiyoshi pork, abalone, and Ise lobster. For those who wish to indulge in meat dishes, the 'Mikumano Beef Poêlé with Ginger Sauce' is highly recommended. This dish uses Kumano's black-haired wagyu, raised in a stress-free environment on high ground, maximizing its umami flavor.

The restaurant name Campagne means "hometown" or "countryside," and true to its name, it offers a relaxing, natural service. It is recommended for those who want to enjoy French cuisine crafted by a local chef using local ingredients.

Campagne

Open: Last orderRestaurant: 2:00pm, Cafe: 2:30pmNormal hours: 10:00am-10:00pm, Dinner: 5:30pm-10:00pm (last order [Cafe and Restaurant]: 8:00pm)/Lunch: 11:30am-3:30pm last order [Cafe and Restaurant]: 2:00pm
Closed: -
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: From the Ise Nishi Interchange (toll gate) on the Ise Jido Shado Expressway travel towards the Inner Shrine of Ise (towards Shima), and turn right at the first traffic light (approx. 1 minute away).
Address: 115-3 Seita-cho , Ise-shi, Mie
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4. Ise [French Cuisine Bon Vivant]

French cuisine featuring local ingredients enjoyed in a historic building near Ise Jingu.

Located along the approach to the Outer Shrine of Ise Jingu, [Bon Vivant] is the oldest French restaurant in Ise. The chef personally engages with local producers to create dishes using carefully selected local ingredients, which have been loved for many years. One particularly popular menu item is the 'Matsusaka Beef Ichibo Roast with Potato Gratin de Finot.' This dish features Ichibo meat, which has a moderate sweetness from the fat and a rich flavor from the lean meat, carefully roasted to lock in the juices.

The building, marked by its white walls and red tiled roof, is a historical structure over 90 years old. During lunchtime, sunlight pours in, while the dinner time offers a calm and serene atmosphere. At [Bon Vivant], which truly deserves to be called 'Ise French', one can feel the chef's love for the local area. Why not spend a special moment there?

French Restaurant Bon Vivant

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before Holidays] Brasserie Lunch 11:30 - 14:30 (last order 13:30) / French Restaurant Lunch 12:00 - 15:00 (last order 13:30) / Brasserie Dinner 17:30 - 21:00 (last order 19:30) / French Restaurant Dinner 17:30 - 22:00 (last order 19:30) *Reservations Required
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 7,500 JPY / [Lunch] 4,500 JPY
Access: 397 meters from Iseshi Station of the JR Sangu Line.
Address: 20-24 Honmachi, Ise, Mie
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5. Mikkaichi [Yakiniku Tarafuku Suzuka Chuo Dori Store]

High-quality grilled meat enjoyed with a secret sauce that has been preserved over time.

Yakiniku Tarafuku Suzuka Chuo Dori is a popular yakiniku restaurant where customers can enjoy high-quality beef, offal, and chicken sourced from the main store's butcher shop at reasonable prices. They offer local Matsusaka beef, as well as classic brand beef such as Miyazaki beef and Joshu beef. Additionally, the 'secret sauce' that has been preserved since the establishment of the main store is subtly adjusted with hidden ingredients like seasonings and fruits, and it takes several days to prepare.

The restaurant features sofa seating and sunken kotatsu tables, allowing guests to enjoy their meals in a relaxed atmosphere. How about indulging in high-quality yakiniku at [焼肉たらふく鈴鹿中央通り店]?

Yakiniku Tarafuku Suzuka Chuo-dori-ten

Open: 17:00 - 00:00 (last order 23:00)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY
Access: 15 minutes on foot from Mikkaichi Station. Inside Sento Lake Town next to Geo, Shidax, and Comeda Coffee on Suzuka Chuo-dori
Address: 430-1 Nishijocho Higashisawa, Suzuka, Mie
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