If you want to enjoy seafood in the Shinjuku area! 10 recommended restaurants

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This seafood izakaya (Japanese-style pub) lets you enjoy fresh seafood brought in every morning from Toyosu Shijo (Toyosu Market). Skilled chefs turn seasonal flavors into carefully crafted creative dishes. It is a 5-minute walk from Nishi-Shinjuku-gochome Station.

The interior is said to have a stylish yet casual atmosphere. It can accommodate a wide range of occasions, from small groups to large parties.

This is the "salmon yukhoe parfait." It features a rich taste. This dish layers sweet, fatty salmon with ikura (salmon roe) and a rich egg yolk.

They say the fun part is turning it upside down onto the plate before eating it.

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The Today's Kaisendon (seafood Rice bowl) is a lunch menu item topped with an assortment of popular seafood such as sweet shrimp, tuna, and shirasu (whitebait). Every topping is fresh and full of flavor, and goes well with the vinegared rice.

It comes with miso soup rich with fish broth, making it a highly satisfying dish.

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This oyster specialty restaurant is located in Omoide Yokocho, just steps from the west exit of Shinjuku Station. Run by an intermediate wholesaler from Toyosu Market, it serves fresh oysters all year round.

The small interior, with only 11 counter seats, has a lively atmosphere. It is said to be a great place to enjoy high-quality seafood.

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The menu is boldly focused on oysters only. You can enjoy fresh oysters sourced that day from different parts of Japan. (Each) one comes with notes on its flavor profile and level of saltiness, so you can choose and order the ones you like.

They are all well reviewed for being large and free of off notes.

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The grilled oysters are said to have plump, thick meat. Their mouthwatering aroma and concentrated umami are hard to resist.

Among them, the restaurant’s original flavor, Saikyo miso (Kyoto-style sweet miso) butter-yaki (grilled with butter), is said to be especially good.

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This American seafood restaurant is just outside the Southeast Exit of Shinjuku Station. It is known for its wild style of eating with your hands.

The spacious interior has 140 seats and comes with a stage. One of the highlights is the dance performances by the staff. This restaurant lets you enjoy an energetic space and an out of the ordinary feel.

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The Combo Bag, packed with freshly boiled seafood to enjoy in a bold style, is popular.

The photo shows the "Lobster Combo Bag." The rich house special sauce, available in 3 kinds, is said to have an addictive taste. It is hearty and fun, and is recommended for sharing between 2~3 people.

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They also offer a full lineup of authentic special tacos.

The “Aurora Chicken” is a taco made with large pieces of chicken. The crispy fried chicken is topped with a spicy sauce. The tomatoes are cut into big chunks too, making it very filling.

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This oyster bar is on the 2nd floor of NEWoMan SHINJUKU, a building directly connected to the Shinjuku Station South New Exit. It offers a wide selection of dishes made with kaki (oysters) from all over Japan, along with plenty of Appetizers and tapas.

The stylish interior has a relaxed atmosphere where you can casually enjoy seafood.

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"OYSTER TOWER" is a dish that lets you enjoy a range of oyster dishes all at once, including raw, grilled, and steamed oysters. Its gorgeous presentation, like an "oyster afternoon tea," is also popular.

Among them, the fried oysters are said to be especially tasty, with a crispy coating and juicy inside.

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The popular lunch choice is the "kaki (oyster) Gozen set." It offers a full spread with plenty of oysters. The oyster takikomi gohan (rice cooked with ingredients) is said to be excellent, packed with rich oyster flavor.

It also comes with small side dishes and soup, and many people said it was Manzoku.

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This seafood Italian restaurant is on the 3rd floor of the AVIREX Building. You can enjoy authentic Italian food made with seasonal ingredients from each of the four seasons.

The space has an open feel with a garden terrace. Just a 2-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, it offers a relaxing place to spend time right in the middle of the city.

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The restaurant’s specialty, charcoal grilled live Canadian lobster, is prepared from lobster kept in the fish tank. Guests can even see it alive before cooking, which is said to make quite an impressive sight.

The meat is sweet, and you can enjoy its plump, springy texture.

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The "OTTIMO Lunch Course" lets you enjoy a slightly luxurious midday meal. You can enjoy a full five-course meal, from Appetizers to dolce.

There are also plenty of choices for pasta and the main dish. Each plate is carefully finished, and diners say you can really feel the high quality.

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This oyster bar is in a great location, just a 1-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station C3 Exit, in a three-story building. You can enjoy fresh oysters from around Japan, along with dishes made with seasonal ingredients.

The chic interior is based around black tones, and it is said to offer a calm atmosphere where you can enjoy your meal at ease.

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You can compare and taste more than 10 kinds of fresh oysters at any time. The oysters are shucked after you order, and they are said to be juicy with a rich, full flavor.

The popular assortment options are the "6P Platter" and "12P Platter," which let you enjoy differences in taste and aroma from each production region.

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The menu also has plenty beyond oysters, and reviews say everything tastes great. The "Tako Pakuchi" has not only octopus and shrimp but also lots of other ingredients, making it very satisfying.

They also offer wine pairings by a sommelier, so you can enjoy drinks along with your meal.

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Located on the basement level of a building just outside Exit B2 of Shinjuku-sanchome Station. An authentic Italian restaurant serving fresh seafood dishes.

It is a dreamlike space colored by projection mapping, surrounded by murals depicting Monet's gardens.

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The seafood dishes here are popular for bringing out the full flavor of the ingredients without sparing time or effort.

The "kegani (horsehair crab) Rich Acqua Pazza" is said to be irresistibly good, with rich umami from the stock that melts out of the shell. The finishing ankake-men (noodles in thickened sauce) made with the remaining soup are also said to be excellent.

From prep to smoking, the "Sea Bream smoked grill" takes 48 hours to complete. Its toasty aroma and the rich umami of the Sea Bream come together for a moving level of deliciousness.

Some say that if you take your time and enjoy it with white wine, it makes for a blissful moment.

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This bar is on the first floor of Shinjuku Toho Building, with easy access from Seibu-Shinjuku Station. The interior is said to have a stylish and calm atmosphere.

Along with seafood such as fresh oysters, the menu also has a full selection of prosciutto and cheese. You can enjoy them with wine or craft beer.

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The popular item here is today’s fresh oysters, brought in daily from all over Japan. They are very fresh, with a plump, springy texture. There is a wide range of production regions, so you can also enjoy the differences in taste and size.

Some people enjoy them with white wine or sparkling wine.

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The restaurant takes pride in its homemade sausages made with care for safety and peace of mind. There is a wide variety, including agu buta (Okinawan Agu pork) and herb & garlic. They are thick and hearty, and very satisfying to eat.

Packed with meat juices, this dish is said to go perfectly with alcohol.

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This oyster bar lets you enjoy seasonal oysters sourced from all over Japan. In addition to raw oysters, you can enjoy seafood prepared in many ways, including ajillo and pasta.

The interior, with the warmth of wood, is said to have a bright and unpretentious atmosphere.

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From Hokkaido to Kyushu, you can enjoy the tastiest oysters from each season. The raw oysters are said to have a plump, springy texture and taste as fresh as can be.

Another nice point is the wide selection of seasonings, which lets you enjoy the raw oysters in many different ways. The knowledgeable staff also get high marks for their service.

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The "yaki-kaki (grilled oysters)" stand out for their wide range of flavors, including "basil tomato sauce" and "aosa nori (green laver) miso mayo." Their toasty aroma is said to whet the appetite.

Among them, the "uni butter" is a popular flavor that has repeat fans. The sauce is said to be so good that people finish every last bit.

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This wine diner is run by a chef from Tohoku and lets you enjoy seafood shipped directly from the Sanriku region. You can also try local wine and local beer that pair perfectly with ingredients from Sanriku.

The atmosphere is said to be warm and homey.

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Sanriku oysters grow in cold waters more than 40 meters deep. You can enjoy them raw all year round. The nama-gaki (raw oysters) are said to be fresh, with no off notes, and a nice sweetness and richness. The oysters are large and satisfying to eat.

It is recommended to enjoy them simply with lemon.

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The "Kerasse Meibutsu! Sanriku Choppino" is a tomato seafood stew. The soup, simmered with seasonal seafood from Sanriku, is packed with concentrated flavor and said to be delicious.

Its rich taste is said to pair perfectly with wine.