Best Creative, Innovative (Counter Seats & For Dates) in Japan

1The Mimasu Ya

Gion Shijo Sta. / Creative, Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Tavern)

A Kyoto tradition that only appears during the summer.Enjoy your meal while looking out at the Kamogawa River and feeling the murmur of the river.

3.37

116

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

2Seiyo Zensho Kaburaki

Nomachi Sta. / Creative, French, Bistro

~ Taste authentic French French cuisine at a long-established restaurant ~ Luxurious moments with Steak, abalone, and more...Lunch available (reservation required)

3.26

35

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

3EX Nishiazabu

Nogizaka Sta. / Spain, Innovative, Dining bar

Enjoy modern Spanish cuisine with art and food in Roppongi and Nishi-Azabu. Celebrities also visit secretly. Open on Sundays and holidays.

3.31

133

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

4Cuvee

Azabu Juban Sta. / French, Wine bar, Creative

[No closing days, open until 5am] We offer a perfect marriage of seasonal ingredients with carefully selected wines and dishes.

3.18

43

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

5Nakame on the Beach

Naka Meguro Sta. / Dining bar, Creative

Specialty dishes made with ingredients from Shimoda, Izu, such as fresh red sea bream and Shizuoka oden! Relaxed and calm atmosphere

3.27

46

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

6Yakiniku × Sosaku Bistro Shoshin Shoumei

Jiyugaoka Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Bistro, Innovative

[Opening August 29th] Enjoy rare Wagyu beef Yakiniku (Grilled meat) and seasonal Creative Cuisine in a space renovated from an old Japanese house. Private rooms available.

3.06

25

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

7Tempura Izakaya Wabaru Gakugei Daigaku

Gakugei Daigaku Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Tempura, Creative

[2 minutes from Gakugei University] A Tempura Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) where you can casually enjoy unusual dishes and skewered tempura in Gakugei University's repertoire♪

3.26

41

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Thursday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

8Kushi Katsu to Wine Ageha Tokyu Puraza Ginza Ten

Ginza Sta. / Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers), Izakaya (Tavern), Creative

Ginza Station ◇ A variety of crispy kushikatsu and a marriage of carefully selected wine. Ideal for a multi-course drinking party

3.39

117

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

9MEAT UP

Kyoto Sta. / Wild game dishes, Baru (Spanish style bar), Creative

[5 minutes walk from Kyoto Station] Get closer to game meat! Enjoy authentic game meat and craft beer with ease!

3.13

18

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

10MATT RESTAURANT2.0

Gojo Sta. / Wine bar, Innovative, Italian

Wine Bar where you can enjoy new Japanese Cuisine, mainly ala carte, created by an Italian Cuisine chef in a futuristic space.

3.15

32

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

11Kemuri Kandasudachoten

Awajicho Sta. / Dining bar, Creative, Izakaya (Tavern)

<Station Chika> A 100-year-old traditional Japanese-style Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) in Kanda. Taste carefully selected smoked dishes.

3.44

174

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • Sunday、Public Holiday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

12Gas To

Imaike Sta. / Creative, Yoshoku (Japanese style western cuisine), Bistro

A space of rest and relaxation where you can enjoy seasonal Japanese and Western cuisine in a wide range of settings.

3.44

98

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

13Tomoshibi

Akasaka Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Italian, Creative

[Hokkaido x Italian Cuisine Izakaya (Japanese-style bar)] ★Available on October 26th◯ ㊗️2nd anniversary㊗️Cheers to our restaurant tonight too♪

3.28

59

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

14BUCHI

Maiko Sta. / Italian, Creative, BBQ

Enjoy creative Italian Cuisine made with local ingredients while looking out over the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.

3.20

27

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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15Il Mare

Nomachi Sta. / Italian, Pasta, Creative

A small Italian Cuisine bar where Kanazawa's foodies gather *Enjoy delicious, fun, and safe time◎

3.25

31

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Thursday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

16cucina L' ATELIER

Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Sta. / Baru (Spanish style bar), Italian, Innovative

Italian Cuisine cuisine with Japanese taste and sommelier-selected wine Stylish space perfect for everyday use

3.44

116

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

17Sosaku Italian Chabuttoria

Oimachi Sta. / Italian, Pasta, Creative

[Creative Italian Cuisine created as an alternative]

3.45

187

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

18Niiro

Motomachi Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Creative

[3 minutes from each west exit of Motomachi Station] [Completely private rooms available] Enjoy "new kappo" that is one step ahead of Japanese Cuisine at Taniro

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

19Kyoya THE KIYOMIZU Miyukicho

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

An old private house built in the Meiji period has been completely renovated into a modern style. Japanese Japanese-style meal starting with Kyoto obanzai, served with sake and wine.

3.09

20

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
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20Ginza 2 Chome Mitasu Cafe

Ginza Itchome Sta. / Cafe, Izakaya (Tavern), Creative

A cafe that satisfies your mind and body for lunch and dinner

3.39

184

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