
Surrounded by the sea and blessed with fresh seafood, Japan has created a wide variety of seafood gourmet dishes. When traveling across the country, be sure to visit the local spots and indulge in the regional delicacies that can only be found there. Here, we introduce the popular seafood gourmet ranking across Japan, as selected by "Tabiiro" readers.
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小樽茶屋 里
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
小樽茶屋 里
This restaurant serves live seafood from Hokkaido. Outside, grilled items are served in a casual, stall-style setting, while inside, the menu features regional dishes such as "Oyster Soba" and "Oyster Chazuke." The oysters, known for their large size and satisfying texture, are served raw in summer and freshly grilled in winter. The broth that collects in the shell is also part of the experience, with lemon or Tabasco added for extra flavor. Oysters from various regions—including Akkeshi, Senposhi in Kushiro, Shiriuchi, and Lake Saroma—are offered seasonally, allowing a comparison of different origins. Another highlight of the grill is scallops, served as large pieces with concentrated umami.
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ウニツウmasa
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
ウニツウmasa
A restaurant directly operated by Maruga Ogawa Foods, a sea urchin processing factory in Ishikari City, Hokkaido, where the finest seasonal sea urchin can be enjoyed year-round. The menu also features a rich selection of fresh seafood, focusing on seasonal delicacies from Hokkaido alongside premium selections from across Japan.
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函館海鮮料理 海光房
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
函館海鮮料理 海光房
A seafood restaurant that focuses on freshly caught, boiled, and freshly prepared seafood. Seafood freshly caught that day swims in a huge fish tank inside the store, and you can have it processed and cooked on the spot. Enjoy the freshness that can only be found at a crab and live fish wholesaler's directly managed store.
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二条市場 でめきん
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
二条市場 でめきん
Demekin, located in Sapporo's Nijo Market, opens at 6 a.m. daily. Named for its "eye-poppingly delicious seafood," the restaurant serves fish freshly sourced each morning from markets in Otaru and Nemuro. Specialties include house-dried salmon harasu and homemade soy-marinated salmon roe. Hokke from Shiretoko’s Rausu region is notable for its large size and rich fat content, offered at reasonable prices. Pair the fresh seafood with the restaurant's signature dipping soy sauce, enhancing the natural flavors. Reservations are available, making it a convenient choice for tourists planning their visits.
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炭火焼の店 赤ひげ
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
炭火焼の店 赤ひげ
The restaurant offers dishes that go well with alcohol, using seasonal ingredients, such as charcoal-grilled fish and meat, sashimi, and hearty, fatty "Hokke no Hiraki (Atka mackerel)", rare "Tako Tonbi" (octopus beak meat) ,and charcoal-grilled "Tachi (Pacific cod milt)". The menu changes depending on the season, so you'll want to come back again and again.
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路地裏 居酒屋 まるよし
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
路地裏 居酒屋 まるよし
A hidden izakaya tucked away in a back alley in the heart of Susukino, Sapporo. In a homey atmosphere, you can enjoy a menu that pairs well with sake, including the specialty grilled shabu-shabu, grilled fish, and yakitori. The alcohol selection mainly includes sake from Hokkaido, as well as corn shochu from the Tokachi region.
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ちょこっと寿し 別邸
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
ちょこっと寿し 別邸
"Chokotto Sushi Bettei" is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Susukino Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway. Nigiri sushi made with seasonal ingredients from Hokkaido can be ordered piece by piece, alongside a wide drink menu and à la carte dishes that pair well with drinks. The "Chokotto Sushi Kaiseki" course - featuring an appetizer, à la carte dish, seasonal chawanmushi, nigiri, and soup - is highly recommended and leaves guests feeling truly glad they visited. Counter seating for seven offers a front-row view of the chefs at work, while semi-private tables for three to five guests provide a comfortable space for both solo diners and small groups.
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ススキノデパート
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
ススキノデパート
A buffet-style dining venue located in Susukino, the entertainment district of Chuo Ward in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Based on the concept of a "department store of food," the space brings together fresh seafood, meat, vegetables, and sake from across Hokkaido in one setting.
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雷井土音
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
雷井土音
"Raidoon" offers dishes crafted from fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced directly from local Hokkaido producers. The menu features not only sashimi and meat dishes unique to Hokkaido, but also a wide variety of Japanese cuisine rich in dashi flavors. A carefully curated selection of sake is also available, chosen to complement the seasonal ingredients and bring out new layers of taste when paired with the dishes. The modern Japanese interior, with its warm and inviting atmosphere, provides a calm setting where guests can relax and enjoy their meal at leisure.
1
Kanagawa
Kamakura Seafood -umi- Kamakura Komachi
2
Hokkaido
Otaru Chaya Sato
3
Osaka
View Restaurant Wagyu & Oyster Banquet
4
Fukui
Echizen Crab Obata (Traditional Japanese Cuisine)
5
Kouchi
Ryotei Hamacho
6
Hokkaido
Unitsu masa
7
Saitama
Omiya Ichinoya Restaurant
8
Saitama
Ryotei Tamaya
9
Miyazaki
Fish Cuisine Bibinya
10
Fukui
Kaniguitei Masuyone
11
Tokyo
Iwasa sushi
12
Hokkaido
Hakodate Seafood Cuisine Kaikobo
13
Hokkaido
Nijo Market Demekin
14
Shimane
Matsue Waraku, Japanese Cuisine
15
Mie
Ise Shima Souvenir Center Osho Toba Flagship Store
16
Gunma
Ryotei Chojinso
17
Shizuoka
Hyotan Zushi
18
Yamaguchi
Fukudokoro Kai
19
Hiroshima
Enengakugaku Ebisu Street
20
Ehime
Mitsunomori, Sweets and Dining