Sapporo isn’t just about jingisukan (grilled lamb or mutton). There are just as many restaurants where you can eat dishes made with Wagyu (a type of high-quality cattle) raised on the vast open plains of Hokkaido. The selected restaurants are all unique, but they love their locality and make the most of their ingredients. Whether you’re feeling hungry and need a big meal, or just want to sip on some wine and leisurely enjoy the umami (Japanese savory taste) of meat, there’s sure to be something suitable for you in Sapporo!
1. Mark Matsuoka Grill Sapporo
Mark Matsuoka Grill Sapporo
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from the West Exit. Take the central escalator of Daimaru Sapporo to the 8th floor.
Address: 8F, Daimaru Sapporo, 4-7, Kita-5-jonishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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2. CONOYOSHI
CONOYOSHI
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from exit No.1 of [Hosui Susukino Station] on subway, or exit No.34 of the [Odori Station] on subway. Along Soseigawa-dori Street, near to Minami-3 Higashi-1 Intersection
Address: 1F, Alpha Soseigawa Park Bldg., 1-4-2 Minami 3-jo Higashi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo city, Hokkaido (Map)
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3. STEAK & HAMBURG HIGE Sapporo Minami 5-jo Main Branch
STEAK & HAMBURG HIGE Sapporo Minami 5-jo Main Branch
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
*No reservations accepted
Access: 5-minute walk from Susukino Station. Walk west along Minami Gojo Street after exiting the station.
Address: 1F, No. 5 Keiwa Bldg., Minami 5-jo Nishi 6-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
4. Steak & Wine Ishizaki Main Branch
Today, Ishizaki is a teppanyaki (ingredients grilled on an iron griddle) steak restaurant where the carefully selected Kuroge Wagyu (type of high-quality beef) is cooked by the chef on an iron griddle right before your eyes, adjusted to your preferences and the pace of your meal.
The [Gyu no Yakishabu] is a dish where thinly sliced beef is quickly cooked on a hot plate. This menu item is especially popular with regulars! The [Cold Roast Beef], in which a chunk of meat is cooked on an iron griddle and sliced, is yet another favorite. As if that wasn't enough, they stock 700 bottles of 160 different wines that they match to your meal as well!
Steak & Wine Ishizaki Main Branch
[Sunday] 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
*Except for Golden Week, as well as the beginning and end of the year (December 31 - January 5)
Average price: 16,000 JPY
Recommended Menu: [Gyu no Yakishabu & Sirloin Steak 150g] Course for 14,040 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Exit 1 of Susukino Station. Walk towards the Susukino Police Box on Route 36.
Address: 4F, New Hokusei Bldg., Minami 4-jo Nishi 3, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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5. Teppanyaki Mitsui
The [Shiretoko Beef Top Round Steak 100g] is an absolute must-try. The steak overflows with the rich flavor of the meat, and is truly the best way to enjoy such a rare cut. To further enhance the flavor of this lean cut, be sure to try it with mountain wasabi soaked in shoyu or salt. In addition to locally produced wine, there are over 40 types of junmai sake (Japanese alcohol, but with no added distilled alcohol) to pick from. They will select the best ones according to your preference.
Teppanyaki Mitsui
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Tanukikoji 7-chome. It's located on the north side of Shiseikan Elementary School.
Address: 7-7-2, Minami 3-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
6. Teppanyaki Dining Ebisu
Their [Tokachi Ikeda Produced Wagyu T-bone Steak] comes highly recommended. Choose from the sirloin or filet mignon cuts for this indulgent dish of Akage Wagyu steak on bone. The [Hokkaido Shiraoi-reared Kuroge Wagyu Sirloin Steak] is made with Shiraoi beef, a top-tier Hokkaido beef brand with excellent marbling. Aside from beef, you can also enjoy [Katsu Omaru Ebi] (live lobster), Akkeshi oysters, and other seafood. It’s a great place to enjoy the bounties of Hokkaido!
Teppanyaki Dining Ebisu
Closed: Irregular
Access: A one minute walk from Susukino Station on the Sapporo City Subway Namboku line, or Hosui Susukino Station on the Sapporo City Subway Toho line.
Address: N Grande Bldg. 2F, 3-8 Minami 5-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
7. Hakodate GOTOKEN Sapporo le trois Branch
The top recommendation is their [Beef Tongue Steak Marinated in Hakodate Wine]. They have chosen a mild type of red Hakodate wine (one of the best Hokkaido wines) in which to marinate the meat, which is then grilled to perfection. Tender and juicy, the flavors are retained, while the combination of meat and wine produces a luxurious taste. Pair it with some wine for a complete experience! Do also try their curry, made with a recipe that was perfected by the first and second generation owners, as well as other dishes that use various ingredients, such as Hakodate-produced squid and Kodawari pork raised in Yakumo.
Hakodate GOTOKEN Sapporo le trois Branch
Closed: Irregular
*Closed when le trois is closed
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: Directly accessible from Exit 24 of Odori Station (B2F entrance)
Address: 7F, le trois, 1-13, Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
8. MEAT GANG! Sapporo APIA Branch
MEAT GANG! Sapporo APIA Branch
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: Walk to Sapporo Station's underground mall, APIA Joyful, from Sapporo Station.
Address: B1F, APIA West Bldg., Kita 5-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
9. BEEF IMPACT
BEEF IMPACT
Closed: Irregular
*Closed when le trois is closed
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Exit 24 of Odori Station (B2F entrance)
Address: 7F, le trois, 1-13, Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
10. Wagyu Ishizaki
The different cuts of meat are served as yakiniku (Japanese BBQ). The [Thinly-sliced Rare Steak], made with delicious Ezo Tajima beef, is first grilled and then trimmed to remove the outer layers. While the word “steak” is usually associated with thick slices of juicy meat, the end result is more like sashimi! It is a tasteful dish that you can only have in a yakiniku restaurant.
The private rooms are also perfect for celebrating special occasions, such as anniversaries and birthdays.
Wagyu Ishizaki
Closed: Sunday, Beginning and end of the year
Average price: [Dinner] 13,000 JPY
Access: Exit from Exit 2 of Susukino Station, and walk straight. After the first crossing, you'll find the restaurant on the right.
Address: 7F, No. 4 Fujii Bldg., Minami 4-jo Nishi 5-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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11. 43° STEAKHOUSE
The steakhouse uses specially selected, lean Hokkaido beef on the bone, and does the dry aging in the restaurant itself! The beef is usually served - still on the bone - on a large platter that makes it perfect for sharing. However, you can get it in smaller portions for lunch and enjoy it on your own.
The outer part of the steak is fragrant. With every bite, you get more of a fragrance that's distinct to dry-aged beef, along with the umami of the meat. You’ll also be able to enjoy a view of Odori Park (Odori Koen) while having your meal. With its elegant yet relaxing atmosphere, it’s ideal for important dinner appointments.
43° STEAKHOUSE
Closed: Closed when the building is closed
Access: Directly connected to Odori Station and the Sapporo Eki-mae underpass.
Address:3F, ODORI BISSE, Hokuyo Odori Centre, Odori Nishi 3-chome, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido