Restaurant Details

First and foremost: A LONG VACATION might take on a dual identity, but it’s not all over the place. In fact, it’s well-grounded within the stylish space of the Southwest Grand Hotel in Naha, featuring a sun-drenched terrace — a rare find in Naha — and al fresco meals that prove that hotel dining still has plenty of room to impress.

In the afternoon, it operates as an eatery with a genuine cheery vibe and an open kitchen that whips out cracking selections of brunch-centric grubs. Buttered rolls overflow with chunks of fresh lobster, fluffy pancakes get drenched in bourbon maple syrup and good old American-style hamburgers hit the spot.

In the evening, the space expands into an Italian-leaning menu and a neon-lit bar with drinks that don’t leave anyone high and dry. There are impressive Okinawan gins, Canadian whiskey and the restaurant’s original renditions of classic cocktails like the “KOKUTO” espresso martini and mango pina colada to start before diners dive into the hot or cold tapas. Guests fall in love with the chef-selected oyster platters, although the Corona beer-steamed mussels and clams are worth a try.

The main focus is on Italian dishes with a nouveau Okinawan edge, with the chefs making personal selections of ingredients born and raised on the island. The key is in uncomplicated cooking methods that draw out the natural flavors: spaghetti gets tossed with Okinawa pork arrabbiata sauce, spun with luscious queen crab and Japanese leek, or coated with cod roe and perilla. Elsewhere, the Motobu beef, raised in the tropical region, arrives straight from the grill, and coastal fish is doused in lobster sauce.

From the stunning indoor area, tables spill outside for diners who want to embrace the salt-tinged Okinawan breeze. The design brief might be mid-century meets coastal, accented by a dash of urban kitsch and elegance. It’s a versatile spot suited for an all-day escape — a long vacation indeed.

A LONG VACATION. Remarks

• Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.

• The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.

• The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

• Photos are for illustrative purposes only.

A LONG VACATION. Business Days

A LONG VACATION. Address

Southwest Grand Hotel 1F, 3-29-52 Kumoji, Naha, Okinawa, 900-0015

A LONG VACATION. Access Info

• A LONG VACATION. is a 10-minute walk from Prefectural Office Station on the Yui Rail (​​Okinawa Urban Monorail).

A LONG VACATION. Phone Number

A LONG VACATION. Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 48 hours before the dining start time to receive a full refund.