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 <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/travel-tips/okinawa-vegan-guide">vegan cuisine culture in Okinawa</a> 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!

Get a taste of paradise by booking your spot at one of these authentic Okinawa restaurants, and discover what island life is all about. Reserve now on byFood!

Okinawa Restaurants in Japan 

Best Restaurants in Okinawa

Sushi

Omakase

All-You-Can-Eat

Kaiseki

Wagyu

Tempura

Yakiniku

Yakitori

Fugu

Japanese Noodles

Sukiyaki

Shabu Shabu

Washoku (Traditional Japanese)

Teppanyaki

Unagi

Seafood

Crab

Okonomiyaki

Robatayaki (Charcoal-grill)

Izakaya Bar

Kushikatsu

Oden

Tonkatsu

Dessert

Other Japanese Food

Italian

French

Korean

Spanish

Latin American

Chinese

Fusion

Steakhouse

Other Western

Other Asian

Gluten-free

Halal

Kosher

Pescetarian

Vegan

Vegetarian

Okinawa

Award-winning

Birthday & Anniversaries

Family-friendly

Fine Dining

Healthy & Organic

Late-night Dining

Outdoor Dining

Romantic Dining

Scenic Dining

Okinawa Oden Restaurants

Okinawa Sushi Restaurants

Okinawa Wagyu Restaurants

Okinawa Yakiniku Restaurants

Okinawa Yakitori Restaurants

Okinawa Pescetarian Restaurants

Okinawa Vegetarian Restaurants

Address Title

Sakura Giveaway: Win a Premium Japanese Cooking Kit!

Enter your email address to receive further instructions to reset your password and regain access to your account.

We sent you an email to {{emailAddress}}.

Email Sent

Forgot Password

Log in to finish your checkout with your business account.

Log in to your business account.

Log in to see saved experiences, restaurants, and upcoming and past bookings.

Welcome Back!

Log in or create an account to manage your bookings and reservations.

Login or Sign Up

Set your password and start exploring! You can also save your password to save time on your next visit.

You’re all set! Start exploring food and dining experiences that will last a lifetime.

Welcome to byFood

Set Your Password

Set password

Looks like you signed up with a social network. Click a button below to continue.

Apply byFood coupon code

This total contains an approximate conversion. There may be a small difference due to current currency exchange rates.

This will no longer be part of your saved trip plans.

Taking this off your itinerary?

Your travel cart is empty

Frequently Asked Questions

Free cancellation

About Us

Become a Host

Blog

Classes

Contact Us

Dining Experiences

Drinking Tours

Foodie Stays

Food Experiences

Food Tours

Gift Cards

Restaurant Reservation

Shop Gourmet Products

Tailor-made Tours

Preferences

Cookies Policy

Experiences, Restaurants, Destinations

NOT SURE WHERE TO GO?

Search

Upload Photo

Try adjusting your search or check out trending restaurants.

Cuisine

Dates

Dietary Restrictions

Michelin

Price range

Time of day

Filters

{{Bold}}"{searchQuery}"{{/Bold}} results for Restaurants

Latest Reviews

Book any food experience or restaurant table this summer and enjoy 10% off your reservation.

Best Restaurants in Okinawa

Okinawa Butchaman

Ryukasaien

Yakiniku Yaima

Shunsen Ippo