Recommended by Okayama residents! 10 "Okayama's Best Izakayas"

We'll introduce you to must-visit restaurants with recommendations from local residents, including restaurants that serve dishes made with local ingredients, Toyotomi of Okayama sake, and more, as well as restaurants that are cheap and delicious, have a great atmosphere, and serve local specialties.

*These are the results of an online survey conducted among Okayama residents in May 2024 (not a ranking).

• Table of contents
• 1. Narita Sakae Town Store (Okayama City)
• 2. Uoya Taisho (Okayama City )
• 3. Yukiji: Seafood and Earthly Blessings (Okayama City )
• 4. Shimotsui Port (Okayama City)
• 5. Robata Shokudo Okada (Okayama City)
• 6. Haremachi Sakaba Garyu Tatsumi Saiwaimachi Branch (Okayama City )
• 7. Genzo (Okayama City )
• 8. Kimagure Dining Mahoroba ( Kurashiki City )
• 9. Nebutoya Fish Skewers ( Kasaoka City )
• 10. Bokemon (Tsuyama City )
• There's more! Recommended comments from Okayama residents

1. Narita Sakae Town Store (Okayama City)

[Narita Sakae Town store]

Address: 2-7-4 Okayama Prefecture, Kita Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture

TEL: 086-222-7120

Business hours: 16:30-22:00

Closed: Sundays *Please check for public holidays

Parking: None

Narita Sakae Town store | Tabelog

This is a cheap and really delicious izakaya. They have a Toyotomi of seasonal dishes, so you'll want to come back every week. Only a small portion of the food is frozen. Most of the menu is homemade, and they sometimes serve complimentary snacks that are even cheaper than the purchase price. You can really feel the owner's love for the food, as he uses his ingenuity to serve cheap and delicious food. (40s/female/office worker)

2. Uoya Taisho (Okayama City )

[Uoya Taisho]

Address: Moriyasu Building 1F, 6-5 Heiwacho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Kita Ward

TEL: 070-5303-4085

Business hours: 17:00-24:00 (last orders 23:30)

Closed: Mondays

Parking: None

Uoya Taisho | Tabelog

●The restaurant is lively, has fresh seafood, a Toyotomi of alcoholic drinks, is close to Okayama Station, and offers excellent value for money. I usually take my friends who come from outside the prefecture to Taisho! (Male, 20s, Civil Servant)

3. Yukiji: Seafood and Earthly Blessings (Okayama City )

[Seafood and Earth's Blessings Yukiji]

Address: 2-7-5 Tamachi , Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture

TEL: 086-222-2339

Business hours: 18:00-22:00

Closed: Sundays and Mondays *Irregular holidays

Parking: None

Seafood and Earth's Blessings Yukiji | Tabelog

●Everything I eat is delicious! Both the meat and fish are excellent. There are many dishes that can only be eaten at Yukiji, such as seared eel and seared wagyu beef sashimi! The menu is Toyotomi, so I want to go back many times and try everything! (Female, 20s, office worker)

4. Shimotsui Port (Okayama City)

[Shimotsui Port]

Address: 6-20 Kyobashicho , Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture

TEL: 086-224-2106

Business hours: Monday to Thursday 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Friday and Saturday 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM

Closed: Sundays *If the following Monday is a public holiday, the store will be open on Sunday and closed on Monday.

Parking: None

Shimotsui Port | Tabelog

The oden and sashimi are delicious. The ramen is excellent as a final dish after drinking. (Civil servant, 20s)

5. Robata Shokudo Okada (Okayama City)

[Robata Shokudo Okada]

Address: 10-8 Okayama Prefecture, Kita-ku , Okayama City, Kita Ward

TEL: 086-232-2677

Business hours: 17:00-24:00 (last orders for food 23:15, drinks 23:30)

Closed: Sundays *If the following Monday is a public holiday, the store will be open on Sunday and closed on Monday.

Parking: None

Robata Shokudo Okada | Official Instagram

The fish, meat, and alcohol are all delicious. There are counter seats on the first floor and private rooms on the second floor. The food is served on Bizen Pottery ware plates, creating an excellent atmosphere. Highly recommended. (Male, office worker, 60s)

6. Haremachi Sakaba Garyu Tatsumi Saiwaimachi Branch (Okayama City )

[Haremachi Sakaba Garyu Tatsumi Saiwaimachi Branch]

Address: 2F Lebejour Saiwaicho, 3-4 Saiwaicho , Kita Ward Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture

TEL: 086-230-0880

Business hours: Monday to Saturday, and the day before holidays: 17:30 to 23:00 (Last orders for food 23:00, drinks 23:00)

Closed: Sundays and public holidays

Parking: None

Haremachi Sakaba Garyu Tatsumi Saiwaimachi Branch | Tabelog

This is an izakaya where you can enjoy food and drinks that are entirely Okayama themed. Wild boar meat and Chiya beef from the north of the prefecture. Specialty yellow chives. Okayama craft beer. Specialty local sake collected from all the breweries in Okayama. In short, it's an izakaya that's all about Okayama. (40s/Female/Self-employed)

7. Genzo (Okayama City )

[Genzo]

Address: 2-13-10 Tamachi , Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture

TEL: 086-233-4855

Business hours: 17:00-23:00 (last orders 22:30)

Closed: Sundays *If Monday is a public holiday, the store will also be closed on that day

Parking: None

Genzo | Tabelog

Although the restaurant has been in business for about 50 years, it serves surprisingly delicious food and the sustainable hospitality of its wonderful staff, including the lovely proprietress, who is over 70 years old and wears a kimono and apron, is the best. (Male, office worker, 60s)

8. Kimagure Dining Mahoroba ( Kurashiki City )

[Whimsical Dining Mahoroba]

Address: 1-8-30 Tsurugata , Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

TEL: 086-427-4380

Business hours: Monday to Saturday, public holidays, and the day before public holidays: 11:00-15:00, 16:00-23:00; Sunday: 11:00-15:00, 17:00-23:00

*Reservations must be made by the day before (reception hours: 16:00-23:00) *Reservations required for courses

Closed: Irregular Parking: None

Kimagure Dining Mahoroba | Official website

● You can eat high-quality seafood, including bluefin tuna, at a low price. Also, the owner's special sake is available for all-you-can-drink, and it's an extra 1,000 yen on top of the regular all-you-can-drink menu, which is incredibly cheap. (Male, 30s, civil servant)

9. Nebutoya Fish Skewers ( Kasaoka City )

[Nebutoya Fish Skewers]

Address: 1F Chuo Building, 16-1 Chuo , Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture

TEL: 0865-60-0201

Business hours: 11:30-14:00 (last orders 13:30), 18:00-24:00 (last orders 23:30)

Closed: Tuesdays

Parking: None

Nebutoya Fish Skewers | Tabelog

● "Nebutoya" has a wide selection of delicious, carefully selected sake, which you can drink at reasonable prices. The food is also delicious, and the "Torisu" is excellent. They also serve Kasaoka local beer, and it's a comfortable restaurant. (Female, 50s, Civil Servant)

10. Bokemon (Tsuyama City )

[Bokemon]

Address: 28-1 Fushimi , Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture

TEL: 0868-23-2994

Business hours: 18:00-22:00 (last order 21:40)

Closed: Sundays

Parking: None

Bokemon | Tabelog

●Irresistible for meat lovers. The menu is all meat-based, with dishes like yukhoe sushi, beef musubi, bite-sized gyoza dumplings, and tendon stew. In short, everything is delicious! The dried meat, a specialty of Okayama and Tsuyama, is also excellent. (Female, office worker, 20s)

There's more! Recommended comments from Okayama residents

[Chiya Beef and Seafood Restaurant Nakayama Toraharu]

Address: 2F, 1-9-59 Nakayama , Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Kita Ward

Chiya beef and seafood restaurant Nakayama Toraharu | Tabelog

●The service is polite and the food is delicious. When some senior chefs came from Kobe, they said they wanted to eat Chiya beef, seafood dishes unique to Okayama , and delicious vegetables, so after visiting various restaurants myself, I took them here. (30s/Male/Office worker)

[Kuchifukuya Shizuku]

Address: Holland Building 1F-1, 2-5-40 Omotemachi, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Kita Ward

Kofukuya Shizuku | Official website

●There are cute goldfish at the entrance. When you open the door, you'll be greeted by the friendly landlady and the gentle owner. This restaurant serves delicious seasonal ingredients from Okayama at the subduedly lit counter or table seats. The "Shizuku Gozen" meal, which changes with the seasons, was perfect for me, who likes to eat a little bit of everything, and the pork soup with lots of ingredients was also chock-full of vegetables! I was very satisfied. They also have a wide selection of a la carte dishes in the evening, so it looks like I'll be able to enjoy a night in Okayama to the fullest, along with some drinks. (30s/female/full-time housewife)

[Shunya Sake Shop Wakadaisho]

Address: 1F, 1-2-8 Yanagimachi , Kita Ward ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture

Shunya Sake Dokoro Wakadaisho | Tabelog

●Fresh vegetables, horse sashimi, rolled omelets, sashimi, and more! (Female, 60s, self-employed)

[Shochu Doraku Kinboshi]

2-5-12 Okayama Prefecture, Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture

Shochu Doraku Kinboshi | Official website

This shochu izakaya is located on a street off Holland Street in Omotemachi, Okayama City center, commonly known as "Uranda Street." They have over 200 brands of shochu! If you're not sure what to choose, just ask the staff and they'll recommend something that goes well with the food you order. The fresh sashimi and horse sashimi are a must-try. (Female, 50s, office worker)

[Waza Dining Kohaku]

Address: 6-30 Okayama Prefecture, Kita-ku , Okayama City, Kita Ward

Waza Dining Kohaku | Official website

●It's stylish right from the entrance! They offer a course meal with all-you-can-drink. The portion was so large I couldn't finish it. I would have preferred just reserving a seat and ordering the day's specials! However, if you're going with a large group, I think the course menu is a good choice. There are also plenty of non-alcoholic options for those who don't like alcohol, so it's a no-brainer! In any case, it's cheap, filling, and delicious, so I highly recommend it!! (Woman in her 50s, part-time worker)

[Shinpachi]

Address: 1F, 3-2 Honmachi, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Kita Ward

Shinpachi | Tabelog

The yakitori is delicious. I recommend it to people from outside the prefecture. (Female, 50s, Civil Servant)

[Okayama Backstreet Bar Hotarubi]

Address: 1F, 4-3 Honmachi, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Kita Ward

Okayama Backstreet Bar Hotarubi | Official Website

This izakaya is located in a back alley near JR Okayama Station. There is a counter on the first floor and table seating and a tatami room on the second floor. It mainly serves Japanese cuisine, such as seared Spanish mackerel, boiled yellow chives, and Shimotsui octopus tempura, and you can enjoy dishes made with Okayama ingredients and local sake. (40s/female/office worker)

[Kawazu Brewing]

Address: 1-7- Izushicho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Kita Ward

7 Kawazu Brewing | Official Instagram

●This brewery and izakaya is located just across the Tsurumi Bridge from Okayama Korakuen Garden. The location is great, so it's recommended for a stop after sightseeing in Okayama. You can also enjoy delicious food that pairs perfectly with their homemade craft beer! The brewery is made of glass, so it's a visual treat! (Female, 20s, office worker)

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