Osaka Restaurants(460)
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 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 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONOno
After years of operating his elusive traveling restaurant, the Michelin-starred chef Ono Koto has finally settled into a permanent home in the Kitashinchi district to deliver kaiseki using Awajishima-sourced items.
SEAT RESERVATIONFujiya 1935
Enjoy dining at a 2 Michelin-starred culinary dynasty, which has been operating for nearly a century, with updates from its fourth-generation chef.
SEAT RESERVATIONHajime
The fastest 3-star restaurant in history, run by a man who is equal parts chef, scientist, and philosopher.
SEAT RESERVATIONYonemasu
Reserve your seat for one of the hottest-ticket restaurants in Osaka.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Ohata
Careful blends of red and white vinegar will surprise even the most seasoned sushi veterans at this Osaka sushi shop, which riffs on the traditions of Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATIONKashiwaya Osaka Senriyama
Few kaiseki restaurants can claim three Michelin stars, but this Osaka institution is one of them.
SEAT RESERVATIONTorisho Ishii
Level up your skewered-meat adventure with a full-course yakitori-only meal!
SEAT RESERVATIONMasuda
Masuda mixes the past and future into one full kaiseki meal.
SEAT RESERVATIONNishi-Shinsaibashi Yuno
Relish outstanding kaiseki dining located in Japan's second-largest city.
SEAT RESERVATIONAjikitcho Bunbuan
Authentic heritage dining in a relaxing space hidden away from the noise of the city streets, despite its central location.
SEAT RESERVATIONKaishoku Shimizu
Skillfully cooked — flavorful — reasonably priced. This kaiseki restaurant ticks all of the above and more.
SEAT RESERVATIONYoshiko
Private-room Japanese pufferfish dining, at a family restaurant run by a married couple of culinary experts.
SEAT RESERVATIONHanagatami (Ritz-Carlton Osaka)
This restaurant may be the most famous for its Michelin-starred tempura, but a dizzying array of other counters like tempura, teppanyaki, sushi and even traditional irori-yaki charcoal grilling make this a comprehensive Japanese culinary experience.
SEAT RESERVATIONNishino
Great value Michelin dining at one of Osaka’s best kaiseki restaurants, from a top name on the city’s food scene.
SEAT RESERVATIONTakoyasu
Pufferfish in fall and winter, eel and sea bass in summer and spring; this Osaka seafood restaurant is the place to be year-round.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Harasho
Osaka’s leading sushi restaurant, where you can enjoy the craft in its purest form.
SEAT RESERVATIONOrigin
Paying tribute to the provenance of its ingredients, Chef Yoshida Tetsu applies southern French technique to Ehime items at his Michelin-starred restaurant in Osaka.
SEAT RESERVATIONKamigatachuka Shintani
At this Michelin-starred venue in Umeda, an Osaka-native chef presents a Chinese menu crafted for Kansai, elevated by Hunan-inspired drying techniques.
SEAT RESERVATIONA Canto
After working in the kitchens of some of the most lauded restaurants in Italy, chef Murata Takashi makes a Michelin-starred debut in Japan with an Italian-leaning menu that makes use of local ingredients.
SEAT RESERVATIONFushimimachi Kakoiyama
Ezomae, not Edomae — the warm, welcoming space of Sushi Kai brings Hokkaido’s sushi to the forefront of its venue, crafted by an English-fluent sushi master.
SEAT RESERVATIONKonoha
Close to Osaka Castle, this Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant puts tempura at the front of its traditional course.
SEAT RESERVATIONCapi
Chopped wagyu kneaded into brioche and cauliflower mousse topped with caviar — Michelin-starred chef Ogawa Daiki is ushering in a new era of sophistication in Osaka's creative cuisine scene.
SEAT RESERVATIONPresqu'ile
France and Japan are worlds apart, but Chef Sasaki Yoji of the Michelin-starred Presqu'ile finds inspiration in both the dynamic spirit of Lyon and in the minimalist beauty of haiku.
SEAT RESERVATIONKushin Garando
The one-star Michelin restaurant showcases exciting Chinese flavors using premium Japanese ingredients as the medium and beckons diners to come in with a healthy appetite.
SEAT RESERVATIONKashiwaya Kitashinchi
The sister branch of the Michelin-starred restaurant breaks the conventional and allows you to witness the preparation of kaiseki up close and personal.
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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.