Osaka Restaurants(1491)
COURSE MENUWagyu Matsumiya
Though the highlight — not the entirety — of Matsumiya’s course is wagyu, this charmingly hidden restaurant fully embraces the simplicity and spirit of traditional Japanese cuisine.
COURSE MENUHozenji Sushidokoro Nakatani
With more than 10 years of experience working at prestigious sushi establishments in Tokyo and Osaka, Hiroyuki Nakatani brings an accessible approach to omakase at his eponymous restaurant.
COURSE MENUKitashinchi Kushi Katsu Bon
The deceptively simple craft of kushikatsu, Osaka’s beloved deep-fried soul food, is elevated to gourmet status in this Michelin-listed restaurant, secreted away in one of the city’s busiest shopping strips.
COURSE MENUSushi Taiga
After proving his talents at a two-star Michelin restaurant in Singapore, Chef Taiga Kanekuni opened Sushi Taiga in Osaka, serving sushi using fresh fish in harmony with his red and white-vinegared rice. English and Chinese service available.
COURSE MENUYakitori Matsuoka
This central Michelin-recognized Osaka yakitori restaurant’s English-speaking chef has amassed a following not just for his amiable demeanor and impeccable Kagoshima poultry skewers, but also his collection of rare Japanese whiskies and sake.
COURSE MENUSushi Haku
Setting a new standard of service in Osaka’s sushi scene, former Michelin-selected Sushi Haku heightens nigiri to a highly codified art form, using Japan’s four seasons to shape its exceptional degustation.
COURSE MENUXEX WEST aburiyaki & sushi An
There are plenty of fine-dining concepts in Osaka, but this sprawling sculptural space on the top floor of Osaka’s Herbis Ent headlines the scene, offering the best sushi and charcoal-grilled dishes the city has to offer.
COURSE MENUNikusho Gyuko Shinsaibashi
Located in the heart of Osaka’s Shinsaibashi shopping district, the atmosphere, meat quality and wine selection are all top-notch at this yakiniku restaurant — but the best part is its astoundingly affordable prices.
SEAT RESERVATIONKitashinchi Sushi Shiorian Yamashiro
Kanto meets Kansai. With three consecutive Michelin Stars under its belt, famed Ginza sushi restaurant Shiorian Yamashiro brings its Edomae-style sushi to Osaka, taking with it a dedication to excellence in sushi and customer satisfaction.
COURSE MENUSushi mahoroba
A cozy sushi bar that opens until 3 am along Osaka’s neon-lit shopping arcade. Come here for a masterclass in nigiri and a thesis on how sushi can be the appropriate late-night grub.
COURSE MENUSukiyaki Shibusuki
This evening-only restaurant and bar in Osaka reimagines sukiyaki through a contemporary lens, serving up delicious inventions like red wine-infused wagyu sukiyaki and warishita risotto paired with French house wines.
COURSE MENUSushi Misuji Nakanoshima Festival Tower West
This Osaka mainstay has its chefs express their love through sushi, using a nigiri-molding technique grounded in 170 years of history to deliver Edomae tradition to Kansai.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Toraji Hilton Plaza Osaka (West)
Enjoy both quality and quantity here at this yakiniku restaurant in the west wing of luxury shopping complex Hilton Plaza Osaka. Every cut of beef here is gorgeously marbled and cut thick for maximum enjoyment of both flavor and texture.
COURSE MENUBotejyu Flagship Store Dotonbori
The Osaka flagship store where the okonomiyaki legend began almost 80 years ago, and the birthplace of modanyaki. This Dotonbori hotspot continues to be incredibly popular with both locals and visitors.
COURSE MENUWagyu Kappo Toraichi
Plenty of elegant little surprises await guests at this rough-hewn, parkside yakiniku-ya, where fine wagyu beef is a given, but flourishes of grace elevate every dish. Tuck into rich stews, A5-grade wagyu, and specially selected wines.
COURSE MENUShunwaseki Uoman Nishi-Umeda Main Branch
From Nagasaki to Hokkaido, Shunwaseki Uoman has direct access to Japan’s freshest seafood. Beautifully plated and served up kaiseki-style, each course is then perfectly paired with the restaurant’s formidable sake selection.
COURSE MENUmahoroba Teppan Shinsaibashi
The hidden teppanyaki fine diner in Osaka doesn't just settle with live grill theatrics — spare-no-expense standard extends to its selection of premium wagyu beef, spiny lobster and abalone cooked over charcoal and iron plate.
COURSE MENUDaiki Suisan Sushi Seminar Dotonbori
The promise of fresh fish draws diners into this famous conveyor belt sushi restaurant, where the making and eating of sushi is its own art form.
COURSE MENUSukiyaki Harijyu Dotonbori
Situated in the middle of Osaka’s Dotonbori entertainment district, this sukiyaki restaurant has been serving customers with high-quality wagyu beef hotpot for over 100 years.
COURSE MENUYakiniku no Gyuta Honjin Links Umeda
This yakiniku restaurant is famous throughout Kansai for sourcing whole cows from domestic partner farms, keeping prices remarkably low — but still featuring premium wagyu beef cut with a professional butcher’s expertise.
COURSE MENUChibo Abeno Q's Mall
On the fourth floor of Abeno Q’s Mall, Chibo, the 51-year-old okonomiyaki specialty chain from Osaka, is bringing another perspective to the already vibrant world of okonomiyaki, delighting boutique shoppers with its savory, pan-grilled offerings.
COURSE MENUTennosachi Yamanosachi
Every bite is a blessing from both heaven and the mountains here at this Osaka wagyu beef specialist. Perfectly-marbled Omi and Miyazaki beef are available in various forms, from sukiyaki hotpot to hotplate-grilled steak.
COURSE MENUTonbi Fukushima (Osaka)
Founded 20 years ago, Tonbi Fukushima’s hearty pork degustation features 12 varieties of brand-name pork on any given day, all personally approved by the owner during their travels across Japan.
COURSE MENUItamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Higashi-Shinsaibashi
The famed yakiniku chain Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu makes its mark in the eastern (higashi) side of Osaka's electric Shinsaibashi, bringing its silky, supremely tender wagyu as the blueprint for yakiniku dining.
COURSE MENUItamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Shinsaibashi
Tableside-grilled, show-stopping wagyu sourced from whole cows has always been Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu’s forte, and with its dynamic Shinsaibashi sequel, the experience is now bigger and better than ever.
COURSE MENUItamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Kitashinchi
A yakiniku house that more than delivers — tender, silky wagyu sourced from top producers across Japan is sliced at the counter by skilled meat specialists at this sought-after venue in Osaka’s Kitashinchi area.
COURSE MENUUme no Hana Honmachi
Just five minutes from either Shinsaibashi and Hommachi Stations, this tofu specialist restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy the versatility of Japanese beancurd and other luxurious traditional dishes.
COURSE MENUItamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Namba Dotonbori
Live meat slicing at the counter has made this sophisticated yakiniku restaurant in Dotonbori a household name among wagyu enthusiasts.
Recent Reviews from Guests
Frequently Asked QuestionsHow can I reserve restaurants in Osaka?
Is a reservation required at all Osaka restaurants?
How much is an average meal in Osaka?
Reserve Restaurants in Osaka
In the famous foodie capital of Japan, you will be able to find outstanding Osaka restaurants in every corner of the city. Osaka's excitable energy is fueled by its thriving food culture and restaurants in every district. The city center of Namba’s okonomiyaki restaurants sizzle away all day, filled with happy diners laughing out late into the night. Dotonbori bustles almost 24 hours a day, alive with its street food stalls (takoyaki octopus balls grilling away) while "tabehoudai" all-you-can-eat restaurants call out for diners to take on the challenge.
Feeling really adventurous? You can find fugu restaurants in Osaka serving up pufferfish. The Shinsekai district's neon lights highlight the golden crusts of deep-fried skewers at its local kushikatsu restaurants. If you want a break from morish Kansai cuisine, find fresh sushi sliced and served at sushi trains and specialty high-end sushi restaurants in Osaka — yes, even omakase. And, if you're hunting for premium beef, find a table at one of Osaka's best wagyu restaurants.
Casual & Fine Dining in Osaka
Without a doubt, the city of Osaka absolutely lives and breathes food. The number of restaurants in Osaka is a testament to the city’s catchphrase of "kuidaore," which encourages "eating until you drop!" All Osaka restaurants serve up Japanese dishes packed with flavor. Many are Osaka’s coveted Michelin-starred restaurants or other fine-dining establishments, while others are local neighborhood cafes and hidden izakaya. The opportunities for adventure at restaurants in Osaka are seemingly endless.
To discover the best street food restaurants in the city, join a food tour in Osaka and explore local gems. Or make a reservation through byFood and prepare for an unforgettable meal during an Osaka restaurant dining experience.