Update-date: Nov 14 2023
Whether you are traveling to Osaka with your parents, children, nieces and nephews, grandparents, or with literally everyone in your family tree, it can be a challenge to find a good restaurant that can accommodate your large family. Here we have summarized our 10 recommended restaurants in Osaka that are family-friendly. Craving for shabu-shabu, yakiniku, sushi, or even dessert? We got it all covered.
1. Zuientei
Zuientei at Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka is a Japanese restaurant located 100 meters above ground level, offering a panoramic view of the beautiful Osaka cityscape. The kaiseki cuisine, crafted with seasonal ingredients, showcases meticulous attention to detail in both presentation and tableware, delivering a delightful experience that engages all five senses. The "Tempura Kaiseki" allows guests to savor freshly fried tempura and seasonal kaiseki dishes right before their eyes—an experience that guarantees enjoyment not only for the palate but also for the eyes. With a children's menu available, it's an ideal spot for family dining, providing delicious dishes for all family members to enjoy.
Zuientei
Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: Direct connection from Namba Station of JR Lines, 1-minute walk
Address: 1-2-3-22F, Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: Direct connection from Namba Station of JR Lines, 1-minute walk
Address: 1-2-3-22F, Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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2. Kappa Ramen Honpo
Ramen is undoubtedly one of Japan's internationally-recognized cuisine, and many people travel to Japan to taste the original ramen. However, in Japan ramen is considered fast food and most of ramen establishments do not accept reservations. Kappa Ramen Honpo is one of the few ramen restaurants that accept advanced reservations. The tonkotsu ramen which soup is made using pork's back fat, is prepared from 8 hours before serving, results in thick, savory flavor. If you are out in Dotonbori area, you can try this ramen at the Sen-nichi-mae store. As there are more counter seats than table seats, we recommend making reservations for your family so you can be seated together.
Kappa Ramen Honpo, Sen-nichi-mae Branch
Open: 11:00 - 05:00
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 1,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from Namba Station on Midosuji Line
Address: 1F Tomato Bldg., 1-9-12, Sennichimae , Chuo-ku, Osaka , Osaka Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 1,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from Namba Station on Midosuji Line
Address: 1F Tomato Bldg., 1-9-12, Sennichimae , Chuo-ku, Osaka , Osaka Map
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3. Nikusho Ichie
If you and your family fancy some yakiniku fine dining experience, we highly recommend this hidden yet reputable gem. Nikusho Ichie is a top player in the Wagyu beef game thanks to their rare cut A5 grade Wagyu meatーthe absolute best of meat quality you can get. The taste is other-worldly-good to say the least. For families it is recommended to make a reservation for the private dining room.
Kuroge Wagyu Nikusho Ichie Koshitsu Bettei
Open: [Monday - Friday] 18:00 - 06:00 the following day (Last order: 05:00 [Saturday, National Holidays] 18:00 - 24:00 (Last order: 23:00)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: Get of at Kitashinchi Station on the JR Tozai Line, head southeast to Eirakuchodori Street, located near the Miyakojima Taxi.
Address: Taniyasu Rowa Bldg. 1F, 1-9-9 Sonezaki Shinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: Get of at Kitashinchi Station on the JR Tozai Line, head southeast to Eirakuchodori Street, located near the Miyakojima Taxi.
Address: Taniyasu Rowa Bldg. 1F, 1-9-9 Sonezaki Shinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Map
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4. Creative Japanese Confectionery Studio BASHOAN
Have you tried warabi mochi ? This soft-textured, jelly-like dessert is made of bracken-starch and covered with heavenly-sweet kinako powder (roasted soybean flour). At Bashoan, you can make your own kinako powder which later will be served on top of your warabi mochi. Make sure to order Hon-zukuri Warabi Mochi, and your mochi will be served together with a stone mill that you will use to grind the soybeans until it turns powdery. What a fun activity for families!
Creative Japanese Confectionery Studio BASHOAN
Open: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 1,000 JPY / [Lunch] 600 JPY
Access: 10 minutes walk from JR [Osaka] Station / 10 minutes walk from [Umeda] Station on Subway Midosuji Line or Hankyu Main Line
Address: Takimi-koji, B1F, Umeda Sky Bldg., 1-1-90, Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka city, Osaka Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 1,000 JPY / [Lunch] 600 JPY
Access: 10 minutes walk from JR [Osaka] Station / 10 minutes walk from [Umeda] Station on Subway Midosuji Line or Hankyu Main Line
Address: Takimi-koji, B1F, Umeda Sky Bldg., 1-1-90, Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka city, Osaka Map
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5. Niitaka
Niitaka is a restaurant specialized in shabu-shabu (sliced meat parboiled with vegetables) and sukiyaki (soy-sauce-based hot pot stew). The most popular set course Matsu comes with both shabu-shabu and sukiyaki in one hot pot, so you can try both soup. Kids menu and tableware are available on request, making it a great restaurant for families with children. As the restaurant is located inside Umeda Sky Building, we recommend visiting for lunch before or after enjoying Osaka skyline view from the Floating Garden Observatory.
Niitaka
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm / Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: In Takami-koji on B1F of Umeda Sky Bldg.
Address: Takimi-koji, B1F, Umeda Sky Bldg., 1-1-90, Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka city, Osaka
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: In Takami-koji on B1F of Umeda Sky Bldg.
Address: Takimi-koji, B1F, Umeda Sky Bldg., 1-1-90, Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka city, Osaka
6. Teppanyaki Chiharu Fukushima
Osaka is well-known as the hometown of okonomiyaki. You can find the classic Kansai-style okonomiyaki almost everywhere in Osaka, but for a different twist we recommend visiting this cheerful-looking, stylish restaurant in Fukushima area of Osaka. Chiharu is adding unique touch to their okonomiyaki recipeーby replacing cabbage with mini tomato. Also try their yakisoba or fried noodle, served with an ample 100 grams of grilled Wagyu beef and topped off with eggs. No need to worry about language barrier as there will be English-speaking staff to assist you.
Sukiyaki Soba & Sosaku Teppan-yaki Chiharu Fukushima
Open: [Monday, Wednesday-- Sunday, national holidays, days before national holidays] Normal hours 17:00 - 00:00 (last order 23:00)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY
Access: One minute walk from Fukushima Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line/Three minute walk from Shin-Fukushima Station on the JR Tozai Line/Three minute walk from Fukushima Station on the Hanshin Main Line
Address: 7-9-1 Fukushima , Fukushima-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY
Access: One minute walk from Fukushima Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line/Three minute walk from Shin-Fukushima Station on the JR Tozai Line/Three minute walk from Fukushima Station on the Hanshin Main Line
Address: 7-9-1 Fukushima , Fukushima-ku, Osaka, Osaka
7. WILLER EXPRESS CAFE
This "oasis in a big city" is located in a park surrounded by rich greenery. The location is very convenient nearby the bus terminal, from where you can get on the highway buses going to Hiroshima, Kanazawa, Tokyo, and other cities. Feel the refreshing wind at the terrace seats, or relax with your loved ones at the sofa seats on the second floor. Cheesecake and french toast are their most sought-after menu, but other than dessert you can opt for Western food.
WILLER EXPRESS CAFE
Open: 6:30 am - 11:00 pm (food L.O. 10:00 pm, Drink L.O. 10:30 pm). Open 6:30 am - 2:00 pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month only.
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY / [Lunch] 700 JPY
Access: Go north from [Umeda Station] on Hankyu Lines, and go through Umeda Sky Bldg.. On the west side of Nakatsu-minami Park
Address: Hanano Bldg., Umeda Sky Bldg., 1-1-73, Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY / [Lunch] 700 JPY
Access: Go north from [Umeda Station] on Hankyu Lines, and go through Umeda Sky Bldg.. On the west side of Nakatsu-minami Park
Address: Hanano Bldg., Umeda Sky Bldg., 1-1-73, Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
8. Teppanyaki En
Experience the ultimate Japanese teppanyaki fine-dining at affordable price at Teppanyaki En. The Showa-period-inspired interior design will make you feel as if you time-traveled to old Japan. Our recommended menu is the Kobe Beef Sirloin Steak served to you in teppanyaki style, or Osaka's local food Seafood Okonomiyaki. They have a branch inside Umeda Sky Building, where you and your family can experience the slightly luxurious version of Osaka's street food without any hassle.
Teppanyaki En, Sky Building branch
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday] 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) [Weekdays, Saturday] 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) [Sunday, National Holidays] 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 850 JPY
Access: 10 minutes walk from Umeda Station on each line
Address: B1F, Umeda Sky Bldg., 1-1-90, Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 850 JPY
Access: 10 minutes walk from Umeda Station on each line
Address: B1F, Umeda Sky Bldg., 1-1-90, Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
9. Chikuyotei
Chikuyotei specializes is one of the most popular Japanese food, unagi (eel). No need to worry for language barrier as they have English menu and English-speaking staff. The Japanese-styled interior has an airy, spacious feel thanks to its wall of windows that overlooks Midosuji Street. For bigger families or families with children we recommend making reservation for a private room.
Chikuyotei, Minami-mido branch
Open: Lunch: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm), Dinner: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,500 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Exit 13 of metro station. Enter the hotel lobby on the south side of the building and proceed to the second floor
Address: 2F, Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu, 4-1-15, Kyutaro-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,500 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Exit 13 of metro station. Enter the hotel lobby on the south side of the building and proceed to the second floor
Address: 2F, Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu, 4-1-15, Kyutaro-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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10. Cuisine d'Osaka Ryo
Other than okonomiyaki, Osaka is also famous for kushiage or kushikatsu. Enjoy the deep-fried skewers in this warm and cozy restaurant located hidden away from the crowded touristy areas. Although kushiage is commonly paired with beer, at Cuisine d'Osaka Ryo you will realize that the unlikely combination of kushiage and red wine is something you should have at least once in a lifetime. Here may not be the best place to bring children, but having kushiage over wine while chatting with your loved ones after a long day of sightseeing, will definitely be an unforgettable memory of your Osaka trip.
Kushiage Osaka Ryori cuisine d'Osaka Ryo
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Holidays, Day before Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm) Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Monday, Second Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: An 8-minute walk from Minami-Morimachi Subway Station. Head east on National Highway 1, and take a left one signal before "Nishitenma" Crossing. It will be on your left.
Address: Shoei Bldg. 1F, 4-2-7 Nishi Temma , Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Map
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Closed: Monday, Second Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: An 8-minute walk from Minami-Morimachi Subway Station. Head east on National Highway 1, and take a left one signal before "Nishitenma" Crossing. It will be on your left.
Address: Shoei Bldg. 1F, 4-2-7 Nishi Temma , Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Map
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Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
