Best Restaurants (Counter Seats) in Nara

1Wine to Maki Ryori no Mise piano

Shin Omiya Sta. / Italian, Baru (Spanish style bar), Curry

[1 minute walk from Shin-Omiya] Natural wine! Wood-fired cooking! Spicy curry! This is a shop where you can be satisfied with everything♪

3.40

79

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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2Nara Shokudo

Yamato Yagi Sta. / Baru (Spanish style bar), Cafe, Meat dishes

We offer hospitality with a wide variety of menus featuring Okuno Farm beef, Yamato pork, and locally produced vegetables.

3.26

102

  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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3Hyottoko

Nara Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers), Seafood

[5 minutes from Nara Station] Deep-Fried Skewers made with homemade breadcrumbs and sauce start at 100 yen! Can be reserved for 10 or more people♪

3.16

14

  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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4Kushi Ten Riki Ichi Shin Oomiya Ten

Shin Omiya Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Oden, Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers)

[5 minutes walk from Shin-Omiya Station]《Entertainment/banquets》One place for sake tonight! Enjoy Tempura in a casual “kushiten” style

3.18

36

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
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5Sushi Kappou Asuka

Kashiharajingu Mae Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Nihonshu (Japanese sake)

[2 minutes from Kashihara-Jingu-mae Station] Enjoy Sushi, Seafood and sake in a relaxing Japanese space. We accept celebratory and memorial services only during the day.

3.02

9

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area (heated tobacco only)
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6Ochakeya Nara Ten

Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Oden, Japanese Cuisine

We will resume normal business hours due to the cancellation of the short-term request.

3.34

69

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Thursday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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7TERRACE Wakakusayama

Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Steak, Seafood

[Hideaway Restaurants for adults] Spectacular panoramic view overlooking the historic scenery of Nara and special dishes

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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8Sushi Takase

Nara Sta. / Sushi, Seafood

5 minutes from JR Nara Station ◆ A high-quality hideaway for adults where you can enjoy fresh seasonal ingredients and handmade wine made with craftsmanship.

3.09

10

  • JPY 15,000~JPY 19,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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9steak&wine Lamp

Yagi Nishiguchi Sta. / Steak

5 minutes walk from Yamato Yagi Station A space for adults where you can enjoy Yamato beef

3.27

31

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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10Teppan Dining PrimeRib

Okadera Sta. / Dining bar, Steak

Enjoy domestic beef Steak carefully selected by the owner at reasonable prices! The restaurant is welcoming for both single diners and parties.

3.06

4

  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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11BAL PAKKU

Shin Omiya Sta. / Italian, Baru (Spanish style bar), Cafe

[5 minutes from Shin-Omiya Station] Italian Cuisine where you can enjoy homemade pizza and wine ◆ Plenty of alcohol! Also for girls' night out and lunch ◎

3.14

12

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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12Yamato Yakushokudokoro Narayama Sakan

Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Medicinal, Regional Cuisine, Japanese Cuisine

Seasonal Vegetable Dishes from Yamato Medicinal Food dishes based on Local Cuisine

3.17

26

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Non smoking
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13Namakura Sakae Koriyama Ten

Koriyama Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Hot Pot

[Completely private room, Karaoke available/company banquets welcome] Enjoy seasonal flavors with luxurious Meat Dishes and kaiseki courses that avoid crowds!

3.04

16

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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14Kushiage Nagomi

Nara Sta. / Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers), Izakaya (Tavern), Dining bar

[4 minutes from Nara Station] Enjoy authentic creative Fried Skewers made with seasonal ingredients at a reasonable price.

3.07

14

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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15Hanzou

Nara Sta. / Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers), Izakaya (Tavern), Seafood

2 minutes from Nara Station ◆ Enjoy homemade kushikatsu and oden in a relaxing Japanese space. All-you-can-drink & completely private room available

3.07

13

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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16Irori to Jizake Yamato no Sanzoku

Nara Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Chicken dishes, Regional Cuisine

Private seating is also available in the modern Japanese space ~ Enjoy vegetables from Nara Prefecture and hearth cuisine along with carefully selected local sake ~

3.26

52

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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17Yamato Saidaiji Sakaba Houshuku Banrai

Yamato Saidaiji Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

2024年8月9日オープン!蔵元、大和西大寺酒場「豊祝万来」大和西大寺駅外に初出店!

3.09

7

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

Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Baru (Spanish style bar), Italian

[5 minutes walk from Kintetsu Nara Station] We have a hideaway private room.

3.10

31

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
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19Niku Bar Dakara Yamato Nishidaiji

Yamato Saidaiji Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Steak, Italian

Perfect for summer parties and welcoming/farewell parties! All-you-can-drink orders can be placed on the day! Food-only courses available!

3.11

49

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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20Okinawa Meshi Nara Meshi Umikaji

Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Okinawa cuisine, Hot Pot

Feel like a resort in a Ryukyu-style space ♪ Enjoy Okinawan Cuisine made with ingredients from Nara along with a wide variety of awamori ♪

3.06

10

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