Best Restaurants (Counter Seats) in Kyoto

1Gion Karyo

Gion Shijo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

Important notice from the store

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

2Sou

Shijo Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Japanese Cuisine

Feel free to enjoy authentic cuisine made with special attention to soup stock. A Japanese-style Creative Cuisine restaurant that feels at home and easy to enter.

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

3Kazamidori Karasumen Rokkaku Ten

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Creative

We can guide you in a private room space. Admission is limited, so please contact us in advance to reserve your seat.

3.02

18

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

4Zoronpa

Demachiyanagi Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake), Japanese Cuisine

Okonomi/ Yakisoba (stir-fried noodles) /Teppanyaki dishes! All dishes made with carefully selected ingredients that are unique to the season are all reasonably priced*

3.09

24

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

5Kyoya Kiyomizu Kiyamachi

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

Completely renovated Kyoto townhouse from over 100 years ago! Kyoto obanzai and Kyoto vegetables, plenty of local sake, all seats have private rooms with sunken kotatsu seats.

3.41

143

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

6Fresh Market

Gion Shijo Sta. / Steak, Beef dishes, Teppanyaki

Please enjoy Teppanyaki and wine made with aged Kuroge Wagyu beef and carefully selected seasonal ingredients. Recommended for anniversaries and dates!

3.15

20

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

7Karasuma DUE

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Baru (Spanish style bar), Italian, Izakaya (Tavern)

2 minutes from Karasuma-Oike Station◆You can enjoy teppan Italian Cuisine cuisine in casual, casual clothes.

3.43

115

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

8Nostalgia

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
Online reservationCheck availability

9BISTRO BAR A VIN C

Shijo Sta. / Bistro, French, Wine bar

3 minutes walk from Shijo Karasuma Station!

3.40

125

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

10INDEPENDANTS

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

335

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

11Kyo Chabana Minamishinchi Ten

Kyoto Sta. / Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake), Izakaya (Tavern), Teppanyaki

Magical Restaurants, appearing on the secret Kenmin show! Bringing new excitement to traditional okonomiyaki.

3.32

89

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

12Trattoria La Voce

Karasuma Sta. / Italian, Bistro, Creative

For online reservations, please visit our website or click on [Reserve a Table] on Instagram.

3.45

194

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

13Kizakura Jiroku Tei

Sanjo Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Hot Pot

[3 minutes from Sanjo Station] A relaxing hideaway bar for adults ◆ A quick drink while sightseeing ♪ # Kizakura Jiroku-tei

3.29

68

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

14Yuttari Aburi Gibier to Wine Tanzen

Gion Shijo Sta. / Wild game dishes, Pasta

[If you want to enjoy wine and authentic charcoal-grilled cuisine, this is the place to go] [Open for lunch on weekends and holidays]

3.28

64

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

15KYOTO KITAYAMA MONOLITH

Shugakuin Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Buffet style

Enjoy an elegant lunch in an extraordinary space away from the hustle and bustle of the city

3.30

51

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

16Sumika Tomi Koji Ten

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

5 minutes from Kawaramachi Station, 6 minutes from Karasuma Station! A sunken kotatsu-style seat that can accommodate up to 14 people, a hideaway loft private room, etc.

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

17Sumibi Kazuya

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Seafood, Meat dishes

If you want to enjoy seasonal Seafood and vegetables, go to Sumibi Kazuya. A talented Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) in Kyoto.

3.34

94

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

18Apollo+

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Seafood, Steak

What is Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) Apollo Plus?

3.45

189

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

19Ittetsu Grazie

Karasuma Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Baru (Spanish style bar), Izakaya (Tavern)

★Kuroge Wagyu Yakiniku (Grilled meat) with a stylish atmosphere★We have a wide selection of wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic juices!

3.35

183

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

20Italian BAR KIMURAYA Kyoto Ekimae Ten

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

[Near Kyoto Station!! 1 minute walk♪] Authentic pizza is delicious♪ Groups are welcome! Creative Italian Cuisine food at a reasonable price♬

3.36

145

  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability