Best Izakaya (Japanese style tavern) in Okayama

Izakaya (Japanese style tavern) in Okayama

Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

1Kashiwaya Kobayashi

Kurashikishi Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Selected as one of the "Top 100 Restaurants" on Tabelog for three consecutive years! Enjoy our carefully crafted yakitori, drinks, and a refined atmosphere.

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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2Okayama Kitchen

Okayama Ekimae Sta. / Baru (Spanish style bar), Niku baru (Meat bar)

[Just a 3-minute walk from Okayama Station] Enjoy a 2-hour all-you-can-drink course starting from JPY 4000 (tax included)!

3.31

109

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
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3Uma Karaage to Izaka Meshi Miraizaka Okayama Nishikicho Ten

Okayama Ekimae Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Motsu-nabe

3.09

16

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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4Tsubokawa

Nishigawa Ryokudo Koen Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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5Sushi Zen Achi Ten

Kurashikishi Sta. / Sushi, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine

3.17

31

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • - JPY 999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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6Uo ism Okayamaekimaeten

Nishigawa Ryokudo Koen Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Sushi

Experience vibrant seafood dishes in a stylish Japanese modern space, featuring semi-private seating perfect for gatherings!

3.09

28

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Smoking allowed
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7Zenseki Private rooms Senyaichiya Okayama Honmachi Ten

Okayama Ekimae Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Tempura

◆3-minute walk from JR Okayama Station East Exit◆ Perfect private rooms for parties and business meetings Seafood course with all-you-can-drink starting from JPY 4000 (tax included)

3.03

30

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
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8Bengara Sakaba

Nishigawa Ryokudo Koen Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Regional Cuisine, Motsu-nabe

If you want to enjoy Okayama's proud ingredients and local sake, it's just a 5-minute walk from the station. Look for the distinctive bengara-colored exterior.

3.28

79

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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9Zenseki Private rooms Umeko no Ie Okayama Honmachi Ten

Okayama Ekimae Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

[Private Rooms Available] Creative Japanese Cuisine 3 Minutes from Okayama Station | Perfect for Business Meetings, Gatherings, and Parties | All-You-Can-Drink Course Starting at JPY 4000

3.05

29

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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10RAKUZO Okayama Honmachi Ten

Okayama Ekimae Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Nabe (Japanese hot pot)

[Private Rooms Available] Just a 3-minute walk from JR Okayama Station East Exit | Perfect for business meetings, gatherings, and parties | All-you-can-drink courses starting from JPY 4000

3.05

56

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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11Honmachi Cocobar 55 Sakaba

Okayama Ekimae Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Meat dishes, Baru (Spanish style bar)

A meat bar near the station with a great selection of meat dishes and bar menu for both parties and private gatherings!

3.08

27

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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12Sake to Sakana Someiyoshino

Seikibashi Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood

[Reservation Required] An intimate hideaway izakaya with only 8 counter seats. Enjoy refined dishes and drinks.

3.02

4

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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13Taishu Sakaba Dosukoi

Nishigawa Ryokudo Koen Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Dumpling, Seafood

[Just a short walk from Okayama Station!] A casual izakaya specializing in meat dishes, sashimi, and charcoal grilling. Perfect for a quick drink or a full party!

3.08

21

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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  • Smoking allowed
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14Sumiyaki to Ooyamadori to Agodashi Oden Gorobee

Okayama Ekimae Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Oden

3.25

88

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Vegetarian options
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15Sumibi Yakitori Izakaya Kyo

Nishigawa Ryokudo Koen Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

"Now Accepting Reservations for New Year Parties! Just a 6-Minute Walk from JR Okayama Station! Enjoy a Variety of Popular Banquet Courses and Private Rooms Available!"

3.04

11

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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16Do Ya

Kenchodori Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Japanese sake bar

**Delicious Seafood Dishes at an Izakaya in Okayama** Enjoy fresh ingredients sourced by the fishmonger from the market, served as sashimi, tempura, grilled fish, and simmered dishes. A variety of sake from across the country is also available! Courses start from JPY 4000, including all-you-can-drink options.

3.32

37

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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17Wabi Sabi

Okayama Ekimae Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Seafood

3.03

9

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Smoking allowed
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18Dandan Hata

Okayama Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Creative

A Japanese-style izakaya just a 3-minute walk from Okayama Station. Popular for its dishes featuring Okayama specialties like Saba and Kiiro Nira, as well as its carefully crafted flavors.

3.37

114

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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19CUCINA Omotemachi

Kenchodori Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Italian

3.21

28

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
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20Casual Italian Ono

Yubinkyokumae Sta. / Italian, Baru (Spanish style bar), Pasta

Perfect for anniversaries and dates! A casual yet authentic Italian restaurant that opened in 2023!

3.05

11

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability