Best Restaurants in Otsu City

Restaurants in Otsu City

Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

1Omi Gyu Senmon Ten Omi Kadoman

Biwako Hamaotsu Sta. / Steak, Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot)

Omi Beef from a 120-Year-Old Established Restaurant

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Wednesday, Thursday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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2RISTORANTE LAGO

Biwako Hamaotsu Sta. / Italian, Pasta, Yoshoku (Japanese style western cuisine)

Authentic Italian cuisine featuring local ingredients, including Omi Beef! A perfect place for special occasions like anniversaries.

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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3Ten Gushi Ishiyama Ekimae Ten

Keihan Ishiyama Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Tempura, Oden

Just a 15-second walk from Ishiyama Station. All seats are private rooms. The restaurant has a designated smoking area. All-you-can-drink courses start from JPY 3,500.

3.02

2

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

4Sushi Ogawa

Otsu Sta. / Sushi, Seafood

[4-minute walk from Otsu Station] Seasonal sushi crafted with red vinegar at a hidden sushi spot in Otsu, Shiga with 8 seats.

3.18

24

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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5Hayashi Ya

Otsu Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Italian

3.35

76

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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6Dotepan Ishiyama Ekimae Ten

Ishiyama Sta. / Monjyayaki, Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.15

34

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Children welcome
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7Gyoza no Senmonten Gyoza Chop

Ishiyama Sta. / Dumpling, Baru (Spanish style bar), Beer bar

3.08

6

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • - JPY 999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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8What's The Life Style

Ogotoonsen Sta. / Cafe, Pasta, Sweets

Reopened on July 10, 2016! A café restaurant surrounded by the nature of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture!

3.42

176

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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9Oumi Gyuu Steak to Gabunomi Wine Nikubaru Modan Miiru Ohtsu Ten

Biwako Hamaotsu Sta. / Italian, Steak, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

A great value meat bar featuring Omi beef! Enjoy drinks starting at JPY 299 (JPY 329) with membership registration. Perfect for parties!

3.48

375

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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10Butcher Bar Juhachi

Otsu Sta. / Niku baru (Meat bar), Italian, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just a 1-minute walk from Otsu Station! A must-visit for meat lovers! Enjoy juicy grilled steaks and carefully selected wines at Otsu no Juuhachi.

3.26

56

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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11Otsu Uochu

Otsu Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Unagi (Eel), Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot)

Experience seasonal Omi Kaiseki cuisine in a private room of a Meiji-era merchant's building, a cultural heritage site. Perfect for important life celebrations such as business meetings, family gatherings, engagement ceremonies, longevity celebrations, Shinto rituals, and memorial services. Also ideal for traditional Japanese weddings unique to a ryotei (Japanese restaurant).

3.20

39

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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12Kuimono Ya Wan Ishiyama Ekimae Ten

Ishiyama Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

Just a 1-minute walk from Ishiyama Station, enjoy seasonal ingredients and a variety of creative dishes at our private dining izakaya. Perfect for gatherings with private rooms accommodating up to 60 guests!

3.03

19

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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13Nico

Otsu Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Italian, Baru (Spanish style bar)

3.08

12

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
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14fantasista

Horai Sta. / Pizza

Enjoy a meal in a lush green forest! A cozy log house pizza specialty restaurant where you can relax.

3.24

25

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Friday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Digital menu available
  • Vegetarian options
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15Omi Gyuu Sakaba Atsuo

Seta Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe

Just 2 minutes from Setta Station! Enjoy delicious luxury in your daily life at this yakiniku restaurant featuring exquisite Omi beef.

3.26

22

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

16Yakiniku Shinra

Katata Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

[5-minute walk from Katata Station] A beloved yakiniku restaurant in Katata, serving for 30 years! Perfect for celebrations with fully private rooms.

3.29

88

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

17Omi Beef Specialty Restaurant River West

Ishiyama Sta. / Beef dishes, Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), Steak

★Directly Operated by a Butcher Shop★ Unbeatable prices for Omi Beef and Wagyu Steak! Just a 1-minute walk from JR Ishiyama Station! Wagyu Steak starting at JPY 990, appetizers from JPY 320, and draft beer from JPY 380—great value!

3.28

47

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

18Irori Amisada

Karahashi Mae Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Regional Cuisine

Enjoy Japanese cuisine featuring Ayu from Lake Biwa and local ingredients, paired with a wide selection of regional sake. The naturally beautiful space is perfect for various gatherings!

3.18

13

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

19KenBlo

Minami Kusatsu Sta. / Steak, Teppanyaki, Seafood

Quality-focused Wagyu served with freshly harvested vegetables from contracted farms A gem of a meat kaiseki dining experience *Open on May 2nd (Tuesday)

3.03

6

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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20Sumibi Kappou Tsurukikyou

Karahashi Mae Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Chicken dishes, Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • Wednesday, Thursday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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