We will introduce gourmet restaurants where you can enjoy a meal or tea while taking in beautiful scenery, such as cafes by the sea or in the Mori, and restaurants with panoramic views of the cityscape, along with recommendations from local residents.
2024.09.11*These are the results of an online survey conducted among Okayama Prefecture residents in August 2024 (not a ranking).
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Table of contents
- 1. Rossa Cafe & Restaurant(Setouchi City)
- 2. Roastery on the Mountain (Setouchi City )
- 3. Aloha Drive-in (Tamano City)
- 4. Sun Rock (Kasaoka City )
- 5. Caffee Roastery. Slow (Ibara City )
- There's more! Recommended comments from Okayama residents
1. Rossa Cafe & Restaurant(Setouchi City)
Rossa Cafe & Restaurant
Address: 6451-12 Ushimado , Ushimado-cho , Ushimado Town Setouchi City Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0869-24-8839
Opening hours: Lunch/cafe 11:00-16:00, Dinner 18:00-21:00
*Reservations must be made the day before on weekends only
Closed: Mondays
*If a public holiday falls on the following day
Parking: Available
Rossa Cafe & Restaurant Official Website
Voices of the prefecture's residents
●The beautiful Seto Naikai stretches out before your eyes. Occasionally, yachts sail by, giving you the feeling of being in a foreign country. Enjoying Italian food while admiring the scenery is a delight for both the eyes and the palate. I always come here with family and friends, and ordering a variety of dishes means we can share, which is also a pleasure. I recommend the set that comes with an appetizer. Although it's an appetizer, it comes with a variety of dishes and is visually appealing. (40s/female/civil servant)
●A spectacular view along the coast of Ushimado. An Italian restaurant with a beautiful blue sea. The angel shrimp and squid with tomato cream are delicious. (Male, 30s, office worker)
A stylish Italian restaurant with an ocean view. (Woman, 60s, Full-time housewife)
2. Roastery on the Mountain (Setouchi City )
[Roastery on the Mountain]
Address: 412-1 Ushimado , Ushimado-cho , Ushimado Town , Setouchi City Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0869-34-2370
Business hours: 10:00-17:00
*Oysters available until 6:00 PM
Closed: Open daily
Parking: Available
Yamanoue Roastery Official Instagram
Voices of the prefecture's residents
●As the name suggests, this shop is located on top of a mountain. It is on the second floor of the olive shop building of " Ushimado Olive Garden," and offers a panoramic view of the Ushimado Sea, known as Japan's Aegean Sea. As it is a branch of the popular coffee shop "Kinoshita Shoten" in Okayama, you can be sure of the coffee's flavor. The baked goods are also delicious. (40s/female/office worker)
●This cafe is located on the second floor of the observation deck of Ushimado Olive Garden. You can get a panoramic view of Japan's Aegean Sea from Ushimado, and the stylish interior by Kita Works of Tsuyama gives it a resort-like feel. There is no lunch menu, but you can enjoy sweets such as natural yeast doughnuts that are only available at the mountaintop roastery, seasonal fruit tarts, and chocolate gateau. Water is also self-service, and is poured from a Bizen Pottery water pot made by Kimura Hajime. On rainy days, they even turn off the background music, allowing you to truly feel like you are in nature. (Male, 40s, office worker)
3. Aloha Drive-in (Tamano City)
[Aloha drive-in]
Address: 1-144 Okayama Prefecture, Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0863-41-2780
Business hours: 10:00-17:00 (last order 16:00)
Closed: Fridays *Other irregular holidays
Parking: Available
Aloha drive-in official website
Voices of the prefecture's residents
●Garlic shrimp, loco moco, macadamia pancakes, and all the other dishes are Hawaiian in style, beautifully colored and delicious, making you want to come back again and again! The restaurant has a great atmosphere, and the food and drinks you enjoy while looking out at the sandy beach and the ocean are a blissful experience... It's a restaurant that makes you feel like you're on a trip. It's also very popular with friends from outside the prefecture. (Woman in her 50s, part-time worker)
●A seaside cafe that makes you feel like you've taken a trip to Hawaii. The cheerful owner will welcome you with an "Aloha~♪". Menu items with a Hawaiian feel are priced in dollars. We recommend the garlic shrimp and pancakes. (30s/female/office worker)
4. Sun Rock (Kasaoka City )
[Sun Rock]
Address: 3885-3 Kami Island , Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0865-67-4609
Business hours: 8:00-18:00
Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Parking: Available
Sun Rock | Matatabi Kasaoka. (Kasaoka City Tourism Association Official Website)
Voices of the prefecture's residents
A cafe with a spectacular view located on a hill by the sea. It has the most beautiful scenery in Kasaoka City(excluding the island). Its specialties are katsudon and katsu curry. (Female, 50s, self-employed)
This cafe is located on Kami Island, just across the Kami Island Bridge. From the terrace, you can see the Kami Island Strait and the tranquil scenery of regular ferries connecting the mainland and the Kasaoka Islands. (Male, 60s, self-employed)
5. Caffee Roastery. Slow (Ibara City )
[Caffee Roastery. Slow]
Address: 3603 Kurochu, Bisei-cho , Ibara City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 090-4802-4805
Business hours: Monday and Friday 10:00-18:00, Saturday and Sunday 10:00-21:00
Closed: Tuesday to Thursday
Parking: 5 spaces
Caffee Roastery. Slow Official Instagram
Voices of the prefecture's residents
●A specialty coffee shop in Bisei Town, renovated from a traditional Japanese house that is over 120 years old. Located on a small hill, it overlooks the mountains and the sky. The wide windows offer a panoramic view of Bisei's natural beauty. The seasonal homemade cakes are also delicious! (50s/Female/Other)
●It's located at the top of a mountain, accessible by a narrow path. The view is nice during the day, but it's open late on weekends, so it's also lovely in the evenings and at night. (30s/female/office worker)
There's more! Recommended comments from Okayama residents
[cafe moyau]
Address: 1-10-2 Izushicho , Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
Voices of the prefecture's residents
●A cafe along the Asahikawa. You can dine while looking out at Tsurumi Bridge and the flowing river. The view from the second floor is particularly good. The daily special is recommended. It comes with miso soup made with dashi stock, mixed grain rice, and a small side dish. It's mildly seasoned and delicious. There is also a "book room" where private conversations are prohibited, so you can relax and enjoy a cup of tea while reading a book. (Woman, 50s, part-time worker)
[PARADISE CAFE NALU]
Address: 1-62 Okayama Prefecture, Tamano City Prefecture
Voices of the prefecture's residents
●The moment you enter, the ocean that shines through the large windows looks just like a painting. It makes you feel like you're being transported to another world. (Female, 50s, office worker)
[Flower and Cafe Hana Kukan Ivory]
Address: 1331 Ueda Nishi, Kibichuo Town , Okayama Prefecture Kaga
Flower and Cafe Flower Space Ivory | Tabelog
Voices of the prefecture's residents
●It has a flower shop and a cafe. The exterior of the shop and its surroundings on top of a mountain gave me a Ghibli feel! Once inside the shop, I was in a different world! Is it Ghibli? Is it Disney? The dried flowers and antique furniture make me feel like I've stepped into a world full of wonderful things. Please stop by! (40s/Female/Other)
[Ilbert]
Address: Setouchi Kojima Hotel, 303-53 Shimotsui, Kurashiki City , Okayama Prefecture
Setouchi Kojima Hotel Official Website
Voices of the prefecture's residents
The angel-shaped white pudding is so cute! The pudding ice cream is also delicious! The cream soda is also unique. You can really feel the commitment to their products. (Male, 50s, self-employed)
[Washuzan Rest House]
Address: 1-1 Okayama Prefecture, Kurashiki City, Shimotsui Prefecture
Washuzan Rest House Official Website
Voices of the prefecture's residents
You can see the calm Seto Naikai, scattered islands, and the beautiful Seto . The sashimi set meal and hot stone-grilled takomba are delicious. (Woman, 60s, full-time housewife)
[Seaside Farm Namba Ranch Ice Cream Shop]
Address: 5-2388-11 Shimotsui , Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
Seaside Farm Namba Ranch Ice Cream Shop Official Instagram
Voices of the prefecture's residents
● A Toyotomi variety of gelato! I was able to feast my eyes and tongue while looking out at the Seto Naikai . The cats on the farm were also soothing. (40s/Male/Other)
[Kibi Japanese Cuisine]
Address: Setouchi Kojima Hotel, 303-53 Shimotsui, Kurashiki City , Okayama Prefecture
Setouchi Kojima Hotel Official Website
Voices of the prefecture's residents
●The dishes, which were beautifully presented using ingredients that Okayama is proud of, such as Shimotsui's specialty simmered octopus and shellfish, and Okayama -grown Senryo eggplant, were very appetizing. Lunch was a blissful experience, with the view of the Seto and the islands of the Seto Naikai visible from the window. You can also go outside from the hotel lobby, so you can take beautiful photos of the Seto. Next time, I would like to visit this restaurant for dinner and see the illuminated Seto. (Female, 50s, office worker)
[Mt. Ojigatake Rest House]
Address: 1421-8 Kojima , Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture
Mt. Ojigatake Deli Ojigadake Official Website
Voices of the prefecture's residents
This rest house overlooks the ocean and is home to the popular fresh juice shop "Margo Deli." (30s/Female/Office Worker)
[R-Terrace]
Location: Kurashiki Adult Disease Center, 250 Shirakura Kurashiki City, Okayama Okayama Prefecture
Kurashiki Adult Disease Center Official Website
Voices of the prefecture's residents
●The restaurant on the Mogami of the center offers a nearly 360-degree view of Kurashiki City, and serves a variety of authentic dishes that you wouldn't expect to find inside a hospital, including nutritionally balanced set meals, homemade sweets, Okayama 's specialty demi-katsudon, and eggplant and bacon arrabiata. Reasonable prices are also a feature, and if you're lucky, you might even be able to enjoy a live harpist. Lunchtime is the ultimate luxury, as you can enjoy a feast for all five senses with the rooftop garden, where seasonal flowers bloom, and a panoramic view of the white-walled cityscape. (30s/Male/Office worker)
[The Terrace]
Address: HOTEL Limani, 3900 Ushimado, Ushimado, Ushimado Town Setouchi City Okayama Prefecture
Voices of the prefecture's residents
A Greek restaurant in a hotel on the coast of Ushimado . Enjoy grilled sea bass, lamb dishes, steak breakfasts, and more. (Male, office worker, 60s)
[Early Morning]
Address: 2239-8 Osa Kosakabe , Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture
Early Morning Official Website
Voices of the prefecture's residents
●Located on the slopes of Mount Osa, the view from the shop is spectacular. You can enjoy delicious tea in a place enveloped in the refreshing breeze of the Takaharu . (Woman, 60s, Full-time housewife)
[Green Gables]
Address: 694-326 Hiruzen , Hiruzen , Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture Toyama
Voices of the prefecture's residents
A French restaurant in Hiruzen . They serve delicious course meals. (30s/female/civil servant)
[Akari-an]
Address: 2148-1 Uetsukinaka, Shoo-cho , Shoo Town , Okayama Prefecture Prefecture
Voices of the prefecture's residents
The soba noodles are excellent. The view from the counter seats is soothing. (40s/female/office worker)
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