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Steak Around Sakae Station in Nagoya! 15 Places to Enjoy Carefully Selected Meat

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Steak Around Sakae Station in Nagoya! 15 Places to Enjoy Carefully Selected Meat

Sakae Station sits at the center of one of Nagoya City's largest entertainment districts. The area around it is packed with high quality gourmet spots, including plenty of steak restaurants. In this article, we have rounded up places near the station where you can enjoy good quality meat, from upscale restaurants to casual dining bars.

Created: July 21, 2026

This article is based on1,996Tabelog reviews.

Teppan-yaki DINING Shu Sakae Ten

Teppan DINING Shu Sakae Ten is a Teppan-yaki restaurant on the second floor of a building, about an 8-minute walk from Sakae Station in Nagoya. The restaurant has a refined white-based interior. It offers counter seats surrounding a shark tank and Private rooms with a classic modern feel.

They also have a wide selection of wines and non-alcoholic drinks.

The steaks use female Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu). The restaurant is particular about its ingredients and serves meat with a low fat melting point and a clean, light texture.

There is also a wide range of seasonings, including Hana no Shio (flower salt) from Noto in Ishikawa Prefecture, hon-wasabi (real wasabi) from Izu in Shizuoka Prefecture, and house-made ponzu sauce. It looks like a great place to compare the flavors.

They offer a full lineup of Teppan-yaki dishes made with premium ingredients like ise-ebi (spiny lobster) and foie gras, and it seems to be highly satisfying.

The photo shows an omelet topped with truffle sauce that many people praise. The sauce is said to be very tasty, with a rich truffle aroma you can really enjoy.

グクペン

The main steak was tender, and it was best enjoyed with salt or wasabi ♪ To finish, the garlic rice was also very delicious.

Source:グクペン's review

kamapy

In a space with comfortable jazz playing as you gaze at the aquarium, time passes in a really pleasant way. Right in front of you, tasty dishes prepared with careful attention to every detail are made, and it made for a very Manzoku birthday lunch.

Source:kamapy's review

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L'Atelier K

L'Atelier K is a Teppan-yaki restaurant on the second floor of a building, about an 8-minute walk from Sakae Station in Nagoya. The interior is done in brown tones, giving it a hideaway feel. It is a small space with just 7 counter seats in total.

Along with Teppan-yaki, the wine selection, focused mainly on natural wines, is also well liked. You can order a pairing as well.

The steaks are made with Tajima kettou (Tajima bloodline) beef, known for its tender flavor and fine marbling.

They say the meat is cooked to just the right doneness and comes out juicy, and it also pairs well with the seasonal vegetables on the side.

You can enjoy a wide variety of creative French cuisine made with high quality ingredients such as natural seafood from Aichi, organic vegetables, and pesticide-free vegetables.

The "Uni (sea urchin) Omelet" in the photo is said to pair rich uni flavor perfectly with soft, creamy eggs and their deep sweetness. The eggs used are carefully selected eggs from Okayama Prefecture.

k1uk0

The truffle aroma of the amuse-bouche won me over, and the Appetizers and soup felt cool and refreshing, making them especially good in the hot season. The main steak was juicy lean meat. It had a firm texture and was very satisfying to eat.

Source:k1uk0's review

りんりんりんこ2797

Every dish was very good. The chef cooked everything right in front of us on the Teppan-yaki grill, so we could enjoy it with our eyes as well and spend a luxurious time.

Source:りんりんりんこ2797's review

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Alan.

Alan. is a Peruvian restaurant on the third floor of a building, a 7-minute walk from Sakae Station in Nagoya. The modern interior makes generous use of stone and wood, and offers counter seats, table seats, and terrace seating.

The food and even the alcohol are Peruvian in style, and they also serve the local cocktail pisco sour.

At the center of the restaurant, there is a wood-fired grill where you can enjoy steaks cooked slowly over the fire.

The beef choices are Wagyu Sirloin cap and Australian beef Strip loin. They are packed with meat juices and full of flavor, and many people seem surprised by how tender and tasty they are.

They offer a lineup of Peruvian dishes with bright, eye-catching presentation. The "Kani no Causa Rellena" in the photo is a Peruvian-style potato salad. It has crab salad inside.

Other popular items include the "Nama Kaki a la Chalaca" and tacos.

Pilopernetes

The rare Peruvian food made for a fun new discovery. The steak was especially memorable. It had a smoky aroma, and the sides went really well with it and tasted great.

Source:Pilopernetes's review

イズゴロウさんツ

The meat, slowly grilled over the fireplace flames, is smoky and tender, with all its rich flavor packed in for a real punch! It is very rare, but properly cooked through.

Source:イズゴロウさんツ's review

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Puss in Boots

Nagagutsu o Haita Neko is an Italian restaurant located less than a 5-minute walk from Sakae Station on the Nagoya subway.

With a hidden entrance and even seats tucked behind bookshelves, the space is full of playful charm. Inside, the warm feel of wood fills the restaurant, which has table seating and Private room.

You can enjoy steaks made with Special A5 Japanese Black Wagyu beef, carefully selected for the best production region and meat quality at the time, with the butchering handled in-house from the breakdown stage.

They say every cut is tender and full of rich flavor. The paw-shaped assortment of seasonings is also said to be cute and popular.

They also have a full lineup of casual, easy-to-eat dishes like the Hamburger Steak in the photo.

Besides that, not only meat dishes like low-temperature cooked roast beef, but also pasta and even desserts are said to be high quality.

prine

The dishes were beautifully presented and delicious. I visited because I already liked the atmosphere of the restaurant, and I was very satisfied with both the food and the wine.

Source:prine's review

みっちゃん44

From the Cold Appetizers to dessert, everything was Manzoku, but the main dish, the beef tenderloin steak, was an especially satisfying item since I could choose how it was cooked. Even the steak presentation was cute and stylish, with paw-shaped pepper and salt.

Source:みっちゃん44's review

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TGI FRIDAYS Nagoya Hisayaodori Ten

TGI FRIDAYS Nagoya Hisaya Odori Ten is an American restaurant on the second floor of RAYARD Hisaya-odori Park, a commercial complex in Nagoya City, right by Sakae Station.

The restaurant has a stylish, pop American feel. In addition to table and counter seating, it also has terrace seats that are perfect for sunny days.

This restaurant is popular with people who love hearty meat dishes. They say you can enjoy a filling steak like the one in the photo.

They also offer a wide range of hearty meat dishes, including grilled chicken and pork.

You can also order fast food like hamburgers and tacos.

The lineup is said to be high quality and very satisfying, with burgers made with 100% beef patties and tacos with a great balance of spices.

キッキ兄

A simple steak. The butter sauce for changing up the flavor goes well with it too, so I think this one is the better pick to start with. The coleslaw and cheddar cheese mashed potatoes on the side are also very filling.

Source:キッキ兄's review

ハイボール姫

I went with the chicken plate, and it was very filling and Manzoku! The skin was crisp and fragrant, while the inside was juicy. The fries were also nicely crisp and tasty.

Source:ハイボール姫's review

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Meat Arufu

"Meat Arufu" is a dining bar about a 7-minute walk from Sakae Station in Nagoya. In addition to A la carte steaks and course meals, you can also order them as Rice bowl dishes or set meals.

The restaurant has a casual yet stylish feel, with 26 seats in total across 7 tables.

The steaks made with Domestic beef are all said to be tender and full of flavor. People say you can enjoy an authentic taste in a casual setting.

They offer a 1-pound Chateaubriand steak, filet steak, and a tasting course to compare filet and Top sirloin.

The popular “Selectable Mini Rice bowl Lunch” lets you mix and match two or more Rice bowls from options such as Steak Rice bowl, Hamburger Steak Rice bowl, and Roast Beef Rice bowl.

It is also filling, and meat lovers will find it hard to resist since they can enjoy the great flavors of different kinds of meat all at once.

ケンテャ

・Chateaubriand steak
The texture is amazingly tender, and the rich flavor of the lean meat spreads through your mouth with each bite. The meat’s own sweetness and aroma are full and deep, and the juices overflow as you chew, making it irresistible. It is truly a work of meat art.

Source:ケンテャ's review

butreo

I ate the steak Rice bowl with the steak on the rare side and poured on the sauce served on the side. This was also tender and very delicious. Adding the extra cheese topping made the flavor even richer.

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Steak House Beef Okuma Nagoya Ten

Steak House Beef Okuma Nagoya Ten is a steak restaurant located very close to Sakae Station, on the top floor of Matsuzakaya Nagoya Ten. A popular spot that stays busy day and night with shoppers stopping by.

At this refined restaurant, you can enjoy authentic steaks and a wide selection of wines.

You can enjoy A3〜A5 rank beef sourced from across Japan. Not only is there a wide variety of brands, but the selection of cuts is also extensive, including Strip loin, filet, and Chateaubriand.

The meat is said to be tender and cooked just right, and it pairs well with the vegetables served alongside it.

At lunchtime, you can order a variety of set meals. In addition to a simple steak lunch, you can choose from a set that lets you compare three different cuts, or an assortment with Hamburger Steak.

They seem easy to order casually and highly satisfying.

みくるまる

Another plus is the fast service and the wide selection of cuts to choose from. Since meat calls for rice, I always get garlic rice here. The Chateaubriand is tender, full of flavor, and keeps me coming back.

Source:みくるまる's review

riko1120

It turned into a luxurious lunch, but in the end I was very Manzoku!!The steak was tender even when cooked well-done, and the original sauce was tasty. I was also happy with the hearty salad.

Source:riko1120's review

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Kinki Saryo

Kinkisaryo is a restaurant located a 4-minute walk from Sakae Station on the Higashiyama subway line in Nagoya. The interior has a calm feel reminiscent of a Kyoto machiya (traditional townhouse), and in addition to counter seats, Private room options are available.

You can enjoy Teppan-yaki and Japanese cuisine, and they also offer a wide selection of drinks including Japanese sake and whisky.

What this restaurant serves is aged A5-rank kurokegyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) steak. Rather than sticking to specific brands, they carefully source whatever ingredients are most recommended at the time.

It is said to be tender, with the steak cooked to perfection.

You can also enjoy grilled seasonal seafood such as awabi (abalone) and hotate (scallops).

Most popular of all is the classic king of seafood, ise-ebi (spiny lobster). They serve a whole one, so it seems very satisfying. The fresh, springy meat is said to be very delicious.

COLORS18000

Ise ebi (spiny lobster) had a plump, springy texture with the aroma of butter spreading through it, pure luxury. The Kuroge Wagyu filet was so tender it melted in the mouth, and though simple, it let us fully enjoy its top class flavor.

Source:COLORS18000's review

385a0944319

I visited for a special occasion with someone important to me. It was my first time at the restaurant, but it was clean and I was able to enjoy the meal in a calm atmosphere. I enjoyed each dish, and every one was delicious.

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Teppan-yaki Izumi~Sankai~

Teppan-yaki Izumi~Sankai~ is a Teppan-yaki restaurant on the third floor of a building, about a 10-minute walk from Sakae Station in Nagoya.

Bright red chairs, brick-style walls, and downlights create a stylish yet warm atmosphere. In addition to counter seating, sofa and table seating are also available.

The steaks at this restaurant use Hida-gyu (Hida beef). It is known for its fine marbling, melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, and rich aroma.

On top of that, the expert grilling and high-quality seasonings bring out the best in the meat.

The seafood menu is also well liked. For abalone and omaru ebi (lobster), they use ingredients kept alive until just before cooking, and the cooking itself is said to be full of entertainment value.

The omaru ebi in particular is a carefully selected menu item flown in from Canada, and many people are said to be impressed by its texture and flavor.

美食家B=マツ

・Steak
The tomosankaku (part of the thigh) and filet each have a clear character of their own, and the skillful cooking really stands out. The tomosankaku has a bold lean meat flavor, while the filet is surprisingly moist and smooth. With every bite, this dish reminds you why Teppan-yaki is so good.

Source:美食家B=マツ's review

食遊記Snap

They cook lobster, abalone, and Domestic beef right in front of you on a Teppan-yaki grill. They also put care into each sauce, and the sauces, made from scratch with vegetables, bring out the sweetness.

Source:食遊記Snap's review

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Teppan-yaki and Japanese Cuisine Utage

Teppan-yaki to Washoku Utage is a Teppan-yaki restaurant located on the basement level of a building, a 6-minute walk from Sakae Station in Nagoya. It is said to have a chic atmosphere with a Japanese feel. In addition to counter seating, fully private rooms are available.

Along with steak, the restaurant offers Japanese cuisine made with seasonal ingredients and seasonal limited-edition Japanese sake, so you can enjoy your meal while taking in the flavors of the season.

The steaks use high quality cuts, centered on Senzaki-gyu (Senzaki beef) graded A5. There is also a wide selection, including carefully prepared Aged meat and rare Chateaubriand.

You can order A la carte, but the assortment served in the course with Ise-ebi (spiny lobster) grilled with butter is also well liked for its eye-catching presentation.

Even beyond the main dishes, the menu uses premium ingredients like fukahire (shark fin) and awabi (abalone).

The photo shows the popular "Foie Gras Monaka." It contains sautéed foie gras and mousse, and they say it goes perfectly with the light, crisp monaka wafer. The shibazuke (pickled vegetables) served alongside also adds a nice accent.

pippi614

I was so happy because there were so many premium ingredients like truffle, shark fin, foie gras, Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu), Ise ebi (spiny lobster), and more, and I hardly ever get the chance to eat them in everyday life! The staff’s service was also very polite♡

Source:pippi614's review

まりん72

The parade of premium ingredients is so exciting♪Both the look and the taste are top notch! Ise ebi (spiny lobster) comes with lobster tomalley too, packed with rich flavor. The Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) aged steak is rich with fat, tender, and so tasty〜

Source:まりん72's review

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APPETIZER&BEEF PABLO

APPETIZER & BEEF PABLO is about a 4-minute walk from Sakae Station in Nagoya. The stylish space, which brings to mind Brooklyn in NY, is lit with indirect lighting and has a great atmosphere.

Along with the recommended steaks and Italian dishes, the restaurant also offers a wide selection of drinks, including beer and cocktails.

You can enjoy steak made with A5 grade branded meat, Shinshu Premium Wagyu.

By controlling the internal temperature, the meat keeps its juices locked in, and it is known for being satisfying to eat while still tender and delicious.

In addition to classic favorites like pasta and pizza, this restaurant also offers a wide variety of dishes such as salads and Appetizers.

The many dishes that pair perfectly with Special wines are bright and colorful, making the meal enjoyable for the eyes as well.

macha_masa

The fillet of Shinshu Premium Gyuniku (premium Shinshu beef) was thick cut and so tender it practically melted in my mouth! The sides, including the mashed potatoes, were seasoned just right, and I was very Manzoku.

Source:macha_masa's review

reeeeedesu

The lineup centers on meat dishes and Italian-style menu items that pair well with drinks. Steak and beef dishes stand out, making it a good choice for a hearty dinner when you want to eat well.

Source:reeeeedesu's review

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Steak House Gaucho

Steak House Gaucho is a steak restaurant about a 5-minute walk from Sakae Station in Nagoya. It has a casual yet stylish atmosphere with a grown-up feel. The terrace, made up of sofa seating and high tables, is especially popular. Indoor seating, including counter seats, is also available.

Another plus is the wide selection of wine, and you can also order A la carte All you can drink.

The restaurant's recommendation is the "T-bone steak." You can enjoy its impressive look and the rich flavor of quality meat. It is said to be cooked to perfection, and it goes perfectly with the house-made sauce.

You can also order dishes such as "A5 Wagyu Tenderloin" and "Strip loin steak."

The stylish small plates that pair well with wine are also popular. The photo shows the popular "crab cakes." This dish is like a crab croquette packed full of crab, with a rich taste.

They also offer a wide lineup, including seafood A la carte dishes and pasta.

もぐ日和

You can enjoy high quality steaks in style, including the impressive "T-bone steak" and the "Wagyu A5 filet" made with carefully selected production regions, and they also offer a wide variety of à la carte dishes. It looks like they have about 100 kinds of wine! They also had cute non-alcoholic cocktails.

Source:もぐ日和's review

hinata_suukki

Gaucho's rib steak had a light texture, wasn't greasy, and was tender♡♡The cooking was spot on and it was delicious. And they use the tasty fat from that rib steak as is to make garlic rice right at your table.

Source:hinata_suukki's review

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Teppan-yaki Magoro

Teppan-yaki Dankyo is a by reservation only restaurant in Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya, about a 12-minute walk from Sakae Station. The restaurant pays close attention to its furnishings, from the granite counter to the seats, tableware, and glasses.

You can enjoy high-quality Teppan-yaki dishes together with a wide range of wines stored in the walk-in wine cellar.

The kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) for steak is mainly A5-rank female cattle. They also stock branded Wagyu, and you can reserve a tasting course to compare "Kobe beef" and "Matsusaka beef."

The meat is tender with a lingering savory flavor, and it is served on bread. The bread soaks up the meat juices and is said to be very tasty as well.

You can enjoy a wide range of Teppan-yaki dishes, not just meat, including grilled fresh vegetables and yakisoba (fried noodles).

Among them, the seafood menu is especially popular. The lineup has a luxurious feel, with items like grilled shrimp seafood and fukahire (shark fin).

mixu3125

The food was carefully prepared and very good, and the portions felt just right while we enjoyed the drinks. We got to enjoy both Tenderloin and Strip loin, and although it is not shown in the photo, it was also nice that the bread under the meat was turned into a bite size sandwich.

Source:mixu3125's review

Koma595

This is a place I’d want to keep coming back to. Some people find Teppan-yaki intimidating, but that’s not the case here, and you can enjoy the space and relax.

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Tesshin Purinsesu Odori Ten

Tesshin Princess Odori Ten is an izakaya located on the 2nd to 4th floors of a building, a 6-minute walk from Sakae Station. It offers a wide range of Teppan-yaki dishes, including steak.

The calm interior has a variety of seating options, including counter seats, zashiki (tatami seating), and Sunken kotatsu seating.

The popular menu item is the "Gokujo Gyu Steak (Premium Beef Steak)." It comes piled high with meat, making it a satisfying dish even for serious meat lovers.

You can choose from five kinds of sauce, including onion, gravy, and garlic butter.

This restaurant also has a wide range of All you can eat and drink courses. Some include steak, and you can enjoy a broad menu of dishes that go great with alcohol, such as Kara-age and okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake).

If you prefer A la carte dishes, you can also order All you can drink on its own.

soshix

I went with the All you can eat and drink course, and I especially liked the steak. I highly recommend the omelet with cheese to anyone who likes cheese.

Source:soshix's review

Off-shore

The okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) also had that proper konamon (flour based dish) feel, which was great. Above all, the medium rare steak and the fried rice to finish were even better than last time, with very high quality overall, making it a satisfying 2 hours.

Source:Off-shore's review

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Sumibi Amiyaki Ito

Sumibi Amiyaki Ito is a steak restaurant founded 56 years ago, located a 5-minute walk from Sakae Station in Nagoya City. The menu is course-only, and it is by reservation only.

The interior is a cozy space with only 10 counter seats. You can enjoy your meal at a relaxed pace in an antique atmosphere with a sense of history.

Rather than focusing on brands, they focus on quality and use only A5-rank Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) from female cattle. You can enjoy tongue, Tenderloin, and loin.

The meat is grilled over a shichirin (small charcoal grill) filled with top-grade binchotan (white charcoal) from Miyazaki. The aroma and rich flavor are said to be irresistible.

Many people say that not only the meat but the vegetables are good too.

As shown in the photo, they serve them using cooking methods that bring out the best in each one, such as grilling them over a shichirin (small charcoal grill) or simmering them in dashi (Japanese soup stock). They would make a great side to go with the steak.

スパマキシマム

The meat grilled over direct heat with the finest binchotan (high-grade Japanese charcoal) is cooked to perfection and tastes amazing as is, but it gets insanely good when you give it a light sear on the shichirin (small charcoal grill) set right in front of you!!!

Source:スパマキシマム's review

♡こだわりっちゃん♡

Of course the meat is great, but they also put care into everything from the Appetizers and carefully selected vegetables to the seasonal takikomi gohan (seasoned rice cooked with ingredients), and everything you eat is really delicious♪

Source:♡こだわりっちゃん♡'s review

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