Best Restaurants (Sake & Counter Seats) in Kyoto City

1Tominokoji Tempura Matsui

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Tempura, Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Tavern)

◆Enjoy exquisite freshly fried ``Kyoto-Tempura'' in a cozy Japanese-style restaurant◆

3.31

34

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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2Ryuugetsu An

Jingu Marutamachi Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Tempura

3.20

18

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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3Teramachi Yoshikura

Demachiyanagi Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Tavern), Seafood

[East side of the Imperial Palace] A Japanese space full of the charm of Kyoto. Taste Kyoto cuisine made with seasonal ingredients. 《Completely private room》

3.43

102

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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4Café Haleine

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Yoshoku (Japanese style western cuisine), Cafe, Buffet style

[5 minutes from Keihan Sanjo Station] Casually enjoy healthy Western Cuisine made with seasonal vegetables from all over Japan

3.09

13

  • -
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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5Sakaba Memory

Karasuma Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Seafood, Horumon (BBQ Offel)

5 minutes from Karasuma Station ◆ Famous stewed offal and assorted Seafood that will put you in the red! A must-see for office workers at mass prices ◎

3.06

16

  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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6Honkaku Sumibi Yaki Unagi En Kyoto Sanjo Ten

Sanjo Keihan Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Bento (Lunch box)

2 minutes from Sanjo Station - Extremely fresh eel grilled over binchotan charcoal. A delicacy with a crispy exterior, soft inside, and juicy mouthfeel.

3.22

35

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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7Yamadaruma

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Seafood, Nihonshu (Japanese sake)

5 minutes from Karasuma Station ◆ More than 30 types of carefully selected sake and Creative Cuisine to enjoy with all five senses. Courses with all-you-can-drink from 4,500 yen

3.04

20

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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8Hareluya

Keihan Yamashina Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Kushiyaki, Grilled tripe

Showa retro Grilled skewer Izakaya Izakaya (Japanese-style bar)

3.25

22

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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9Tori Sei Kyototawasandoten

Kyoto Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Cafeteria

This restaurant serves delicious Japanese sake delivered directly from the brewery and chicken dishes made with fresh domestic chicken. Enjoy local sake from Kyoto on the basement floor of Kyoto Tower!

3.46

256

  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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10Casual Tempura Endo Kyoto Kawaramachi Garden Ten

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. / Tempura, Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Tavern)

[Kyoto Kawaramachi Garden 8F] Kyoto's high-class restaurant "Tempura" offers Japanese fast food.

3.13

21

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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11Tempura to Wine Kojima Kyobashi Ten

Kyoto Sta. / Tempura, Izakaya (Tavern), Baru (Spanish style bar)

A chain of 100 famous restaurants. Enjoy Tempura made with seasonal Kyoto vegetables and fresh fish delivered directly from the market. All-you-can-drink from 4,000 yen.

3.18

92

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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12Izakaya Makoto

Saiin Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

[3 minutes from Saiin Station] Enjoy seasonal Seafood and Kyoto Akajidori chicken with fine sake in this cozy hideaway for adults. Banquet reserved available.

3.03

7

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Smoking allowed
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13Taishu Sumibi Yakiton Butta Sain Ten

Saiin Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Grilled tripe, Horumon (BBQ Offel)

Close to Saiin Station ◆ Enjoy charcoal-grilled morning pork ``Yakiton'' at a reasonable price ◎ Open from 17:00 to 7:00 the next day!

3.36

65

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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14Bar MICHIya

Sanjo Sta. / Bar, Baru (Spanish style bar), Izakaya (Tavern)

[10 minutes walk from Sanjo Keihan! ] A stylish BAR that has been carefully selected from the ingredients to the space ♪ Late-night Cafeterias is also available!

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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15INDEPENDANTS

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Spain, Pub

[Underground of the "1928 Building"] Enjoy a variety of food and drinks, including 3 types of paella, in the museum

3.45

336

  • 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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16KOTOWARI

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Tavern), Cafe

We offer seasonal menus that change daily using plenty of seasonal ingredients.

3.27

111

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

17Craft Beer Sakaba Tap House Fushimi

Fushimi Momoyama Sta. / Beer bar, Izakaya (Tavern), Seafood

[5 minutes walk from Fushimi-Momoyama Station] Enjoy 11 types of home-brewed craft beer at this beer pub with an attached brewery.

3.12

13

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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18Nostalgia

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Dining bar, Italian, Baru (Spanish style bar)

[1 minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station] There is a wide range of food available, and we also recommend seasonal fresh fruit cocktails ♪

3.36

75

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Vegetarian options
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19Kyogamo Hitsumabushi Kamoshigin

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Oden, Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot)

[2 minutes walk from Karasuma Station] Enjoy ``duck soup oden'' and sake made with ``Kyoto duck''! Girls' parties and banquets are also available on the course.

3.25

55

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Non smoking
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20Sumibi Club Yuu

Gion Shijo Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Seafood, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

About 5 minutes from Gion-Shijo Station. Enjoy delicious "Kyoto Akajidori" yakitori with sake in a comfortable space. Groups welcome.

3.09

4

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability