Osaka Restaurants(1457)
SEAT RESERVATIONNamba Teppanyaki Sublime
“Entertainment meets innovation” comes to Osaka in the form of the wildly popular Teppanyaki Sublime. Premium ingredients like A5-grade wagyu beef, lobster and abalone are expertly crafted into French-themed, Nordic-inspired course menus.
COURSE MENUGumbo & Oyster Bar - Namba Parks Store
This Namba Parks oyster specialist is every oyster enthusiast’s dream. Sample oysters from all over Japan prepared in a number of different ways, and cleaned using a patented “five-star” cleaning process using deep sea water.
COURSE MENUSoba Shubo Fukumaru
The noodles at this Osaka soba specialist are made with Tochiusu flour from Tochigi Prefecture, giving it a satisfying texture and rustic taste. It pairs especially well with a glass of buckwheat shochu, whether served on the rocks, hot or chilled.
SEAT RESERVATIONUkihashi (Hotel Granvia Osaka)
Inspired by the Japanese literary classic the Tale of Genji, the Hotel Granvia Osaka’s Ukihashi provides an unforgettable dining experience with seasonal ingredients and beautiful decor.
SEAT RESERVATIONKitashinchi Okurano
Recommended by the Michelin Guide, Kitashinchi Okurano brings kaiseki cuisine to life by merging tradition with playfulness. Learn precisely what the philosophy of “wakei seijaku” means while experiencing culinary excellence in Osaka's heart.
SEAT RESERVATIONKitashinchi Mitsutoki
A splendid interior, creative presentation, and thoughtful customization set this Osaka restaurant apart from the highly competitive Kitashinchi eatery scene.
COURSE MENUTsuki to Suppon
Tradition meets style at this all-private restaurant nestled in Tenma Market, renowned for its restorative gout hotpot and suppon (soft-shelled turtle) dishes.
COURSE MENUSukiyaki Shabu-Shabu Kobe Beef Ishida Herbis Plaza
Authentic, licensed beef from a reputable local Kobe restaurant, made available in the center of Osaka. An ideal setting for celebrations or just to get an authentic taste of Kobe beef during a trip to Kansai.
COURSE MENUPresident Chibo Minami Main Branch
President Chibo’s Minami main branch elevates okonomiyaki and teppanyaki with live cooking, premium ingredients, and a luxurious setting in a convenient Namba location that’s popular with locals and visitors alike.
COURSE MENUOden Sumiyoshi Shinsaibashi
A love letter to the nostalgic oden, from Osaka — Oden Sumiyoshi Shinsaibashi is a soul-warming stop in the city, serving innovative oden swimming in a broth that takes six hours to prepare, all presented in kaiseki style.
COURSE MENUYakiniku no Dendo Kiyomizu Hall
From its melt-in-your-mouth loin yukhoe to a dazzling array of prime wagyu cuts, the sister restaurant of the beloved Yakiniku Fujimoto brings a luxurious twist to Japan’s classic barbecue experience.
COURSE MENUTajimaya Namba City
15 condiments, 7 broth choices and an endless meat festival — indulge in slice-to-order wagyu through endless permutations in this all-you-can-eat shabu shabu and sukiyaki venue in Namba.
COURSE MENUMatsunaga Bokujo Kitashinchi
With a commitment to traceability, Matsunaga Bokujo’s private-label beef comes to Osaka with its independently operated restaurant, offering only A4-and-above beef to city diners.
COURSE MENUChibo Sonezaki
Rooted in Osaka but enhanced with international ingredients, Chibo offers an okonomiyaki and teppanyaki experience that embraces the three distinct flavors of “before, after and aftertaste.”
COURSE MENUPresident Chibo Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka
President Chibo serves up Kansai soul food with premium ingredients in the Sheraton Miyako Hotel in Osaka. Watch from intimate counter seats in front of the grill as you soak in the sounds and smells of upscale okonomiyaki and teppanyaki.
COURSE MENUSukiyaki Shabu-Shabu Tsukada KITTE Osaka
With direct access to Osaka Station, this sukiyaki and shabu-shabu restaurant provides a convenient location to enjoy your own individual hotpot while savoring the succulent wagyu pairing of the famed Kobe beef and Matsusaka beef.
COURSE MENUMinokichi Shinsaibashi Midosuji
The best of seasonal Kyoto-style cuisine rightfully enjoyed in traditional, folk-craft-filled dining rooms.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Shiorian Yamashiro Namba
Sushi Shiorian Yamashiro hails from its Tokyo home to the high-paced Namba in Osaka, where the sushi chef isn’t afraid to bring international touches to Edomae sushi.
SEAT RESERVATIONUmeda Sushi Miyagawa
Fine Edomae sushi in Osaka’s downtown district of Umeda. Sushi Miyagawa makes a journey to the west from its home in Shinjuku, to the delight of Kansai sushi lovers.
COURSE MENUChunagon Osaka Ekimae No. 3 Building
Overlooking the stunning Osaka Port, Chunagon invites guests to commemorate life's milestones with unforgettable dining centered around the culinary jewel of its crown: the lobster.
COURSE MENUPresident Chibo Kita
This Kansai series of restaurants elevates the humble okonomiyaki — a Kansai street food staple — far above its origins, by serving it alongside high-class ingredients like top-quality kuroge wagyu black beef and live abalone.
COURSE MENUKitashinchi Harami Hozenji
Located next to Hozenji Temple, this yakiniku restaurant in Osaka’s popular Namba shopping district serves extremely rare varieties of “phantom wagyu”, prepared with luxurious ingredients like caviar and truffle dressing.
COURSE MENUHanbey Umeda Hankyu Higashi-dori
At this animated izakaya in Umeda, experience the golden age of Osaka and try the nostalgic sweets and classic cocktails named after sentai action heroes and iconic manga characters.
COURSE MENUMahoroba Irori Shinsaibashi
One of Shinsaibashi’s fine dining benchmarks pits every table with a traditional irori — a Japanese sunken hearth — to grill its stellar lineup of Awaji beef and seasonal seafood over flames fueled by Kishu Binchotan charcoal.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Manno Honten
The natural sweetness of beef from 30-month and older female cattle acts as a gateway to the rich world of domestic wagyu in Yakiniku Manno’s main branch.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Mannoya Tennoji North Exit
This fool-proof yakiniku joint in Osaka adheres to the credo “simple is best,” where precision and subtraction elevate its beef to a class of their own and meats are only aged for 10 days after butchering.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Manno Ueshichi
Manno’s wholesaler-owned yakiniku restaurant aims to educate as much as excite, revealing the depth of wagyu’s flavor by highlighting organ meats and short aging periods.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Manno Kitabatake
The promise of exceptional quality draws customers in to feast on the truly divine meats of Yakiniku Manno’s Kitabatake branch.
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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.