Best Restaurants in Okinawa(25)
COURSE MENUocean good table Ishigaki
Discover a lesser-known side of Okinawan cuisine at this Ishigaki restaurant, offering barbecued delicacies like highly-marbled Ishigaki wagyu beef and Agu pork — the latter so rare that it is colloquially called the “phantom pig”.
COURSE MENUMahoroba Irori Okinawa
In the seaside capital of Okinawa, the gentle glow of "irori" at Mahoroba Irori is a sight the coastal city hasn't seen in years. Here, Okinawa-grown meats are cooked over rustic sunken hearths powered by Tosa Binchotan charcoal.
COURSE MENUmahoroba Teppan Okinawa
Head to one of Okinawa’s spirited nightlife areas for a meal at Mahoroba Teppan Okinawa, a sophisticated teppanyaki restaurant offering the best of Ishigaki meat and wagyu.
COURSE MENUTeppanyaki Matsuo
Meal at this teppanyaki restaurant is saddled with considerable expectations, which only seem to build as the door swings open and diners encounter Okinawan meats cooked on iron plates or flame-seared over straws and charcoals.
COURSE MENUA LONG VACATION.
An all-day eatery with an open kitchen that transforms into a swish bar in the evening, A LONG VACATION. tosses quality pasta with a nouveau Okinawan twist. Try the oyster platters or do no wrong with the lobster rolls.
COURSE MENUNaha Miyachiku
Naha Miyachiku in Okinawa’s capital Naha prides itself on serving award-winning Miyazaki wagyu and a dizzying lineup of seafood courses featuring lobster and abalone. Even its interior evokes Miyazaki’s natural landmarks.
COURSE MENUYAPPARI TABEHO COCKTAIL PLAZA
Enjoy unlimited food and drinks with over 100 Japanese izakaya favorites, from steak and sashimi to Okinawan dishes and draft beer on tap.
COURSE MENUOden Ohukuro
Founded in 1981, Oden Ohukuro is a charming Okinawan izakaya specializing in oden made with a richly layered, time-honored broth and regional ingredients like pork trotters and champuru.
COURSE MENUYAPPARI STEAK PREMIUM
Enjoy thick-cut Tomahawk steak and melt-in-your-mouth wagyu in a refined space inspired by Okinawan red-tile rooftops. Ideal for special occasions, intimate dinners, or group gatherings up to 40 guests.
COURSE MENUIshigaki Umi Sushi
Experience Ishigaki Umi Sushi on Okinawa’s Ishigaki Island. Savor a premium Edomae sushi course with freshly caught island fish and air-flown Tsukiji seafood, served at an elegant wooden counter with a live performance by the master chef.
SEAT RESERVATIONMie
Dive headfirst into the ancient culture Okinawa, in the area’s biggest city.
SEAT RESERVATIONYuunangii
Get your fill of good Okinawan food here at Yuunangii, a popular Okinawan restaurant loved by locals and tourists alike.
SEAT RESERVATIONYuikaji
Enjoy Okinawan cuisine, including Ishigaki Island’s Misaki beef, and live shamisen performances at Yuikaji.
SEAT RESERVATIONIchigyoichie
Enjoy Okinawan cuisine, including fresh local seafood, and live shamisen performances at Ichigyochie in Ishigaki.
SEAT RESERVATIONIkesu No Ginji Awase Branch
Experience the taste of Okinawa at Ikesu No Ginji, where succulent sashimi and izakaya delights meet in charming Awase. Try the charcoal-grilled seafood!
SEAT RESERVATIONJack's Steak House
Enjoy steak, cafeteria and yoshoku cuisine at Jack's Steak House in Naha. Known for robust tenderloin steaks and a lively cafe atmosphere.
SEAT RESERVATIONUsagiya Miyakojima Branch
Explore Okinawan culture with traditional cuisine and live performances at Usagiya, located in the heart of Miyakojima.
SEAT RESERVATIONPaikaji Okinawa Main Branch
Authentic Okinawa flavors with live music in Naha's Omoromachi district. Must-try noodle soups create a truly vibrant experience.
SEAT RESERVATIONMekiki No Ginji Shintoshin Branch
Mekiki No Ginji in Naha offers authentic izakaya flavors with standout sashimi and seafood platters, near Omoromachi Station in vibrant Okinawa.
SEAT RESERVATIONSteak House Bb
Savor succulent steaks in Okinawa's American Village with Steak House Bb's renowned cuts and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy dishes enhanced by regional ingredients.
SEAT RESERVATIONPosillipo Cucina Meridionale
Experience authentic Italian cuisine at Posillipo Cucina Meridionale in scenic Okinawa, renowned for its delectable pizza and breathtaking ocean views.
SEAT RESERVATIONAshidori Izumizaki
Experience Okinawa's authentic yakitori and soba at Ashidori Izumizaki in Naha.
SEAT RESERVATIONColombin
Colombin is a culinary gem in Nago, Okinawa, renowned for its expertly cooked steaks and traditional Okinawan delights near Koki Beach.
SEAT RESERVATIONKin Agu Shabushabu Kokusaidori Branch
Taste Okinawa's heritage with Agu pork shabu shabu on Kokusai Street, combining traditional methods with local ingredients.
SEAT RESERVATIONYakiniku Yaima
Relish the finest Ishigaki beef in Misakicho at Yakiniku Yaima, a renowned BBQ destination offering all-you-can-eat excellence near the ferry terminal.
Japan’s island paradise is a culinary world of its own, with delicious regional specialties like goya bitter melon, sea grapes, and generous helpings of braised pork. This unique regional Japanese cuisine was developed over the centuries when the islands of Okinawa belonged to the Ryukyu Kingdom, far from the mainland in both geography and culture. This means that, even if you think yourself an expert on traditional Japanese dining, you’ve still got a whole new category to discover!
Nowadays Okinawan food draws upon this long culinary heritage while merging it with more modern influences. American naval bases have given rise to signature Okinawan hamburgers, while influences from nearby Taiwan have brought a dash of Mandarin spice to the mix. You’ll even find a big vegan cuisine culture in Okinawa too! On top of that, each individual isle has its very own specialties — a sub-tropical selection box with hundreds of treats inside!
On this list of the best Okinawa restaurants, we’ve collected some of the top places to get to grips with this exotic spin on Japanese food. Reserving your seat on byFood takes just a few clicks, meaning you could be halfway to paradise before you’ve even left your computer!