Osaka Restaurants(621)
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.
SEAT RESERVATIONAmano
In Osaka's Fukushima Ward, this Michelin-starred sushi restaurant is particularly renowned for its head chef's familiarity with fish, thanks to his long history of experience as a fishmonger and apprentice under his sushi chef father.
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.
SEAT RESERVATIONTaian
Three Michelin star kaiseki restaurant in Osaka, run by a chef with a forward-thinking philosophy.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONRakushin
Playful interpretations of classics from a Michelin-starred chef who takes a philosophical approach to his art.
SEAT RESERVATIONOryori Horikawa
Enjoy the full seasonal spirit of kaiseki cuisine and a bright and welcoming atmosphere at this Michelin-starred restaurant in Osaka.
SEAT RESERVATIONFukutatei
Try oven-roasted steak, heated by the highest grade of binchotan charcoal.
SEAT RESERVATIONLa Cime
A perfectly balanced experience, this inventive and stylish French restaurant delivers on every level.
SEAT RESERVATIONMan-u
A high class oden restaurant where you can experience the very best that the style can be.
SEAT RESERVATIONKawahara
Exciting kaiseki which colors outside the lines — you’ll not know quite what to expect in each dish.
SEAT RESERVATIONNishitemma Nakamura
Flying the flag for female chefs in Japan, this Michelin-starred kaiseki chef presents a tour-de-force in fine seasonal dining.
SEAT RESERVATIONShoroku
Enjoy the rich flavors of Osaka cuisine in seasonal kaiseki dishes from a father-son kitchen team at Michelin-starred Shoroku.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushitsune
Some restaurants follow history — Sushitsune forges it. The birthplace of pressed mackerel sushi, known as battera, was revived when the fourth owner-chef reopened the store in 2016 after a near three-decade closure.
SEAT RESERVATIONYasuke
Take a trip to south Osaka for one of the best value fine sushi meals in the city.
SEAT RESERVATIONShintaro
Quality tempura lauded by the Michelin Guide 2020, with an emphasis on simplicity and clarity of flavors.
SEAT RESERVATIONRicuperare Takeuchi
Relying on firewood, charcoal and straws for its cooking flame, the trattoria knows the art of grilling down to a science.
SEAT RESERVATIONNagahori Izakaya
Handpicked ingredients cooked with the finest technique, all explained to you by the master chef himself.
SEAT RESERVATIONKigawa
This Kyoto-style dining experience in Osaka is a special one, made great by the zest of the artistic touch.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Minazuki
The nigiri at this Osaka sushiya is as mouth-watering as it is inventive, as are the appetizers cooked up by the multi-talented chef.
COURSE MENUShabushabu Tonton Shinsaibashi
Experience the delightful taste of Miyazaki beef and Kishu Umebuta premium pork, cooked in the shabu-shabu hotpot style. Enjoy a lively and delicious izakaya dining experience in Shinsaibashi.
COURSE MENUMinokichi Shinsaibashi Midosuji
The best of seasonal Kyoto-style cuisine rightfully enjoyed in traditional, folk-craft-filled dining rooms.
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.
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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.
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