
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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北の大地かに源別邸
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
北の大地かに源別邸
Located approximately a 1-minute walk from Sapporo Municipal Subway Hosui-Susukino Station, this crab specialty restaurant centers on snow crab, known for its refined sweetness and rich umami, along with king crab and horsehair crab. A wide range of all-you-can-eat and kaiseki-style courses showcases crab prepared in diverse ways, including boiled, hot pot, sashimi, tempura, and gratin. The menu also features seafood from Hokkaido and a broad selection of a la carte dishes, making the restaurant well suited to sightseeing meals, dining with someone special, banquets, and a variety of other occasions.
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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
Tucked away in a back alley in the Susukino County of Sapporo, this hidden-style izakaya offers a welcoming, home-like setting. The menu features items that pair well with sake, including its specialty grilled shabu-shabu, grilled fish, and yakitori. The drink selection centers on sake from Hokkaido, along with options such as corn-based shochu from the Tokachi region.
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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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寿司和風食事処 竹葉寿司
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
寿司和風食事処 竹葉寿司
This welcoming sushi restaurant in Makubetsu, Hokkaido, has long been a local favorite. The extensive menu includes sushi made with fresh seafood by skilled chefs, seasonal a la carte dishes, and set meals. Butadon, a local Tokachi specialty, features tender, flavorful Tokachi pork finished with a secret sauce and is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Soba made fresh, cut fresh, and boiled to order is another signature menu item alongside the sushi and butadon.
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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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うにのさとう
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
うにのさとう
"Uni no Sato" is conveniently located approximately a minute's walk from JR Hakodate Station. Located in the area of Hakodate Morning Market, a popular tourist spot in Hakodate City, Hokkaido, this sea urchin specialty restaurant is run by a seafood wholesaler and serves fresh seafood that only a wholesaler can provide. For sea urchin lovers, the restaurant offers a luxurious selection of dishes that showcase the natural sweetness and rich flavor of uni, along with a variety of seafood from Hokkaido. Highlights include the "Sea Urchin and Abalone Bowl", generously topped with both delicacies, and the "Two-Color Bowl", featuring seasonal portions of bafun and purple sea urchin. This is a restaurant that you should definitely stop by to commemorate your trip to Hakodate.
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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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Saitama
Ryotei Tamaya
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Tokyo
Sushi Kappo Kubo
3
Osaka
View Restaurant Wagyu & Oyster Banquet
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Fukui
Kaniguitei Masuyone
5
Okayama
Local sake and local cuisine Sawaraya
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Hokkaido
Kitano Daichi Kani Gen Bettei
7
Hokkaido
Back-Alley Izakaya Maruyoshi
8
Chiba
Chizue
9
Miyazaki
Fish Cuisine Bibinya
10
Osaka
Guenpin Hozenji Main Restaurant
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Hokkaido
Otaru Chaya Sato
12
Shimane
Matsue Waraku, Japanese Cuisine
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Shimane
Sushi Izakaya Nihonkai
14
Kanagawa
La Royale
15
Kagawa
New Olympia
16
Kanagawa
Kamakura Seafood -umi- Kamakura Komachi
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Hokkaido
Charcoal Grill Restaurant Akahige
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Kouchi
Drive-in Nishimura Shokudo
19
Osaka
Rooftop BBQ Beer Garden Oyster Beef Bar Ten
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Shimane
Kappo Washokudo Kanunrou