Restaurants in Otsu City

The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog toriryori "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog toriryori "Tabelog 100" 2025

1Jidoriya Onza

Ono Sta. 1043m / Chicken dishes, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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2Ataka Hanten Honten

Biwako Hamaotsu Sta. 155m / Chinese, Dim sum & Yum cha, Dumpling

Enjoy a hearty feast of exquisite Chinese cuisine for your gatherings and meetings!

3.42

173

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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3BBQ Hoshi

Shimanoseki Sta. 233m / BBQ, Seafood

Enjoy a breathtaking barbecue experience overlooking Lake Biwa from 45 meters above ground! Perfect for summer memories!

3.04

8

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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4Otsu Uochu

Otsu Sta. 401m / 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).

3.16

46

  • 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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5Butcher Bar Juhachi

Otsu Sta. 167m / 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.

3.21

63

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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6Aburi to Warayakiya Kakeru

Ishiyama Sta. 233m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Bar

Just a 3-minute walk from Ishiyama Station! Enjoy fresh seafood from Kochi, fragrant wara-yaki, and seasonal local sake in a cozy, welcoming space.

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  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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7Oumi Gyuu Steak to Gabunomi Wine Nikubaru Modan Miiru Ootsu ten

Biwako Hamaotsu Sta. 176m / 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!

3.47

458

  • 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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8Yakiniku Shinra

Katata Sta. 440m / 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.

3.28

105

  • 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
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9COLORS Hamaootsu ten

Biwako Hamaotsu Sta. 118m / Chinese, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

A "Mapo Tofu" specialty restaurant where you can enjoy a variety of drinks paired with fragrant Chinese spices, just 4 minutes from Biwako-Hama-Otsu Station!

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  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • -
  • Multilingual staff
  • Smoking allowed
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10Omi Gyuu Sakaba Atsuo

Seta Sta. 135m / 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.

3.27

33

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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11Hayashi Ya

Otsu Sta. 132m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Italian

3.36

83

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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12Yoido Reya Ishiyama Ekimae Ten

Ishiyama Sta. 107m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

A casual tavern just a 3-minute walk from Ishiyama Station! Enjoy popular all-you-can-eat courses starting from JPY 3,500, and all-you-can-drink options from JPY 3,000!

3.02

1

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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13Ekimae Sakaba Okura

Biwako Hamaotsu Sta. 70m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Regional Cuisine

Just a short walk from Biwako-Hama-Otsu Station! Enjoy dishes packed with local ingredients from Shiga Prefecture, paired with regional sake! Private reservations available.

3.33

45

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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14What's The Life Style

Ogotoonsen Sta. 1523m / Cafe, Pasta, Sweets

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

3.31

205

  • 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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15Odeko

Biwako Hamaotsu Sta. 214m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just a 3-minute walk from Biwako-Hama-Otsu Station! Enjoy our delicious oden and local Shiga sake in a relaxing atmosphere. Private rooms and tatami seating available! Perfect for private parties!

3.08

28

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
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16Belle Vin Bruges

Otsukyo Sta. 1011m / French, Cafe

Enjoy exquisite dishes alongside the beautiful scenery of Lake Biwa at this French restaurant. Perfect for everyday dining or special occasions!

3.35

89

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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17Kuimono Ya Wan Ishiyama ekimae ten

Ishiyama Sta. 121m / 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!

3.02

23

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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18Shimotaya

Otsu Sta. 221m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

Just a 3-minute walk from Otsu Station! Enjoy carefully crafted dishes and local sake from Shiga. Perfect for after work or for gatherings!

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

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

19Teppanyaki Oomi

Shimanoseki Sta. 235m / Teppanyaki, Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Steak

Enjoy Omi Beef at the lively counter seats. Perfect for special occasions like anniversaries!

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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20Okuraya Sohonten

Ishiyama Sta. 304m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

[3-minute walk from Ishiyama Station, Private Rooms Available] Enjoy a variety of seasonal courses and savor our signature dishes like sashimi, perfect for special occasions!

3.02

8

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
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