Compare seafood in Sapporo (Sapporo)! 5 picks where you can fully enjoy super-fresh seafood dishes

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Starting with Akkeshi oysters, as well as scallops from Funka Bay and hokkigai (surf clams) from Tomakomai, this place is known for letting you enjoy a variety of shellfish all year round.

The "Yaki-gai 5-shu assortment" is a plate where you can compare and enjoy recommended shellfish brought in that day, and they also offer a half size.

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This is the “kai (shellfish) and madai (Sea Bream) Clay Pot rice.” It is cooked after you order, so you can enjoy it freshly made. This flavorful dish combines a rich broth made from madai bones and several kinds of shellfish.

You can also enjoy it as dashi chazuke. You can fully savor the deep richness of madai and shellfish.

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Osteria Barva is an Italian dining bar serving seafood centered on uni (sea urchin). This standalone house restaurant has a Nordic concept, filled with the warmth of wood.

It has a calm atmosphere while also feeling open and airy thanks to its high ceilings. It also offers a full range of courses and Private room options for different occasions, including Special days and Welcome and Farewell Party gatherings.

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The most popular menu item is the aburi uni (seared sea urchin) cream risotto. It is a luxurious dish made with plenty of fresh uni from Hokkaido.

The butter stands out, giving it a creamy taste. It is rich yet not too heavy.

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They also offer a good selection of courses with All you can drink.

The photo shows the bouillabaisse from the "Omaru ebi (lobster) Bouillabaisse Course." Reviews say the soup is rich and so good you could keep drinking it forever. It uses large Omaru ebi with firm flesh, and the broth is said to be full of flavor.

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Sapporo Kai○ Shokudo opened in January 2025 just outside the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market. This diner lets you enjoy seasonal seafood from Hokkaido delivered straight from the market, and it is also popular with locals.

The interior is bright like a cafe, and it has both counter and table seating, making it easy to visit whether you are on your own or with a group.

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They serve carefully prepared seafood dishes made with seafood sourced from the Central Wholesale Market.

The "Asa Toku Kaisendon (Morning Value Seafood Rice bowl)" is a menu item topped with several kinds of seafood, including uni (sea urchin), ikura (salmon roe), and maguro (tuna). Every topping is said to be thick cut and fresh.

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Not only raw fish dishes like seafood Rice bowls and sashimi are popular here, but grilled fish dishes are popular too.

If you order the lunch menu item "Tokudai Hiraki Hokke Hanshin set meal," it comes with rice, miso soup, and a small side dish. The hokke (Atka mackerel) is rich and fatty, and it is said to be grilled until nicely flaky.

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Located within walking distance of Sapporo Station, Kaisen Italian Sakaba Rafubaru is a vongole pasta specialty restaurant known for its commitment to live asari (Manila clams) from Akkeshi and ingredients from Hokkaido.

The interior, filled with natural light from outside, has a bright and comfortable feel. There are table seats and counter seats, and you can also casually enjoy daytime drinks.

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They offer a wide range of bar menu items that let you enjoy seasonal vegetables, seafood, and more from Hokkaido.

This is the popular Marugoto Ebi no Ajillo (whole shrimp ajillo), and you can eat the shrimp from head to tail. It goes great with wine.

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The popular vongole comes topped with so many asari (Japanese littleneck clams) that you can barely see the noodles. The photo shows the classic "Vongole Bianco." They also offer unusual versions of vongole made with basil or tomato sauce.

This dish features thick, chewy noodles coated well with the rich umami of asari broth.

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Steak Maruyama is a restaurant that serves steak and seafood as its main offerings, using Special ingredients from Hokkaido prepared Teppan-yaki style. Every seat is equipped with a teppan grill, and part of the appeal is the live feeling as skilled chefs cook right in front of you.

Located at the foot of Maruyama Park, known for its beautiful scenery, the restaurant offers seasonal views through its large windows.

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The Teppan-yaki uses ingredients from Hokkaido, prepared with solid skill. The seasoning and grilling are adjusted depending on the ingredient, which is another key point in bringing out their best flavors.

With the lunch course "Kaisen Nikusen Osusume B Course," you can also enjoy awabi (abalone), a premium ingredient.

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The “Kaisen Nikusen Osusume A Course (recommended seafood and fresh meat A course)” is a popular lunch course where you can enjoy both meat and seafood.

For the seafood, they serve shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper and scallops with a butter soy sauce flavor. Both are carefully grilled, and you can also enjoy their plump texture.