Higobashi
[ Open 8am-7pm (Sat, Sun 9-7) daily. ]
Located in a building with two concert halls and a Conrad Hotel, this is one of the more luxuriously appointed coffee shops in town. The spacious seating area is furnished with comfortable sofas,...
[ Open 8am-7pm (Sat, Sun 9-7) daily. ]
[ Open 11am-midnight daily. ]
As behooves a dynamic metropolis, Osaka knows its drink. And long before the advent of the Irish pub there was The Leach Bar. A 1960s homage to Japanese folk craft, The Leach eschews wainscot for...
[ Open 11am-midnight daily. ]
[ Open 11am-9:30pm (LO; Sun -8:30) daily. ]
Inspired by American-style diners, Seagull serves a full line-up of burgers, tacos and burrito bowls. They also do rice plates - chicken over rice, bacon-cheddar taco rice, avocado-mozzarella taco...
[ Open 11am-9:30pm (LO; Sun -8:30) daily. ]
[ Open 8am-7pm (Sat, Sun 10-7). Closed holidays. ]
Single-origin pour-over coffees are the specialty at this tiny shop - you can choose from two different coffee farms in Costa Rica and one in Honduras, or go for their house blend. They also serve...
[ Open 8am-7pm (Sat, Sun 10-7). Closed holidays. ]
[ Open 11:30am-3, 6-9pm. Closed Sundays. ]
The prize-winning Japanese curries served are rich and complex in flavor, made with a mix of Indian spices added to a meaty European-style stock. The deep-fried beef cutlet in the gyukatsu curry has...
[ Open 11:30am-3, 6-9pm. Closed Sundays. ]
[ Open 11am-7pm (LO) daily. ]
A combination wine retailer and espresso bar, Takamura provides a spacious and comfortable sofa-furnished area at the front of the shop where you can enjoy espresso beverages or wine by the glass,...
[ Open 11am-7pm (LO) daily. ]
Yodoyabashi, Kitahama
[ Open 11:30am-midnight. Closed Sundays. ]
Good, authentic Belgian cuisine and a nice assortment of Belgian beers, including several on tap.
[ Open 11:30am-midnight. Closed Sundays. ]
[ Open 9am-5pm (Fri, Sat -8pm) daily. ]
Scandinavian-inspired open-face sandwiches are a novel lunchtime offering, and Smorrebrod Kitchen assembles them in three varieties - roast beef, shrimp and egg with roast vegetables, and chicken...
[ Open 9am-5pm (Fri, Sat -8pm) daily. ]
[ Open 8am-7:30pm (LO; Sat, Sun -6:30) daily. ]
This comfortable riverside cafe offers good espresso beverages, drip coffee and a few pastries, plus a gorgeous river view from the spacious deck out back. A flower shop occupies part of the space...
[ Open 8am-7:30pm (LO; Sat, Sun -6:30) daily. ]
[ Open 11:30am-2, 5:30-10pm (LO). Closed Sundays. ]
Paellas and other hearty Spanish fare; from the same management as Carbon, but in a more down-to-earth setting. The dining room is big and comfortable, with a view out over the river towards...
[ Open 11:30am-2, 5:30-10pm (LO). Closed Sundays. ]
[ Open noon-6pm (Sat, Sun 9-6) daily. ]
Offering a lovely view of the Tosabori River and Nakanoshima Island, this is a very pleasant space to relax with a cup of coffee and perhaps a pastry. The shop specializes in light-roast...
[ Open noon-6pm (Sat, Sun 9-6) daily. ]
[ Open 5pm-2am. Closed Sundays. ]
Thirty beers, mostly Japanese craft beers, are served on tap here along with bar snacks like pizza. The Y320 table charge includes a small appetizer.
[ Open 5pm-2am. Closed Sundays. ]
El Poniente Gozo - Spanish: Kitahama [ Open 4:30pm-1am (LO). Closed Sundays. ]
Another jewel in the El Poniente Spanish-food empire, this is a more casual tapas-bar setup, an easy spot to grab a glass of wine and a snack after work.
[ Open 4:30pm-1am (LO). Closed Sundays. ]
Honmachi
[ Open 11:30am-8:30pm. Closed Sundays. ]
This main branch of one of Osaka's most famous traditional restaurants specializes in udon sukiyaki and other noodle dishes, tempura, and seasonal fish and vegetables. Prices are quite reasonable,...
[ Open 11:30am-8:30pm. Closed Sundays. ]
[ Open 8am-7pm. Closed Sundays. ]
French-style pastries and fresh breads from this neighborhood bakery; there's also a miniscule cafe attached if you want to stop for coffee.
[ Open 8am-7pm. Closed Sundays. ]
[ Open 11am-2, 5:30-10pm (LO). Closed Wednesdays. ]
Basque cuisine is the unusual specialty at Etxola and sister shop Gastroteka Bimendi. Etxola is the slightly fancier of the two, and they turn out beautifully presented prix-fixe menus based on...
[ Open 11am-2, 5:30-10pm (LO). Closed Wednesdays. ]
[ Open 11am-9pm. Closed weekends. ]
Established in the 1840s, Yoshino is the place to go for Osaka-style sushi. Set meals are Y2000-5000, with sushi kaiseki service priced at Y3600-10,000.
[ Open 11am-9pm. Closed weekends. ]
[ Open 8am-6pm daily. ]
Cafe Tales serves only coffee made from Colombian beans, and it's a great place to explore the differences in flavors among that country's coffee-growing regions. You can usually find four or five...
[ Open 8am-6pm daily. ]
Tenmabashi
[ Open 11:30am-2, 5pm-midnight (LO; Sun -11pm) daily. ]
Good yakitori and Belgian beers, from the Dolphins chain of Belgian beer bar-restaurants. Budget around Y3000-3500 for dinner and drinks.
[ Open 11:30am-2, 5pm-midnight (LO; Sun -11pm) daily. ]
Tanimachi 4-chome
[ Open 5pm-midnight. Closed Sundays. ]
Six US craft beers on tap plus nice Utsunomiya-style gyoza are served at this convivial beer bar. From the folks who brought us Q-Brick.
[ Open 5pm-midnight. Closed Sundays. ]
Regale - Belgian rest/beer bar: Tanimachi 4-chome [ Open 6pm-3am. Closed Sundays. ]
Worth noting for their late-night hours, Regale serves a handful of Belgian beers on tap, including DeKoninck and Brigand, as well as more than 70 by the bottle. The food menu features the usual...
[ Open 6pm-3am. Closed Sundays. ]
Kita-Horie, Minami-Horie
[ Open 9am-7pm (6pm Sat). Closed Sundays. ]
Beneath this ordinary-looking sake shop - through a hole in the floor and down a narrow ladder - is a hidden sake tasting cave with a big selection of premium sake from around the country, including...
[ Open 9am-7pm (6pm Sat). Closed Sundays. ]
[ Open 5pm-1am. Closed Sundays. ]
The 23 taps at Craft Beer Works Kamikaze serve mostly Japanese craft beers, with a few US imports as well. Food and service are good, but it can get crowded during busy times and seating can be...
[ Open 5pm-1am. Closed Sundays. ]
[ Open 11:30am-10pm (LO) daily. ]
Solid Persian cuisine at reasonable prices in an unpretentious setting. Budget around Y3000 in the evening, Y800 at lunch. There's also a dessert menu during the day.
[ Open 11:30am-10pm (LO) daily. ]
[ Open 9am-8pm (LO) daily. ]
Attached to a popular bakery of the same name, this pleasant cafe offers pastries, sandwiches, pancakes and espresso beverages.
[ Open 9am-8pm (LO) daily. ]
Shinsaibashi
[ Open 7am-midnight daily. ]
A pleasant, trendy little cafe in the heart of Shinsaibashi with hip decor and a nice vibe. Unusual for Osaka, they serve an American breakfast plate from 7am-noon.
[ Open 7am-midnight daily. ]
[ Open 10am-9:30pm (LO) daily. ]
This popular New York-based chain is known for their fancy Angus-beef burgers, gourmet hot dogs and milkshakes. The draft beer is made by Brooklyn Brewery, and wine by the glass or bottle is from...
[ Open 10am-9:30pm (LO) daily. ]
[ Open 11am-11pm daily. ]
Popular with international tourists and Osakans alike, this tiny shop has just a handful of seats and is probably best visited during non-peak hours. They offer a variety of drip-coffee options, as...
[ Open 11am-11pm daily. ]
[ Open 9am-7pm daily. ]
Established in 2010, Streamer is one of the pioneers of modern coffee roasteries in Japan, and they are well known for their latte art. Unlike some specialty coffee shops in this area there's ample...
[ Open 9am-7pm daily. ]
[ Open 4-11pm daily. ]
Past the front counter with its 20 taps, beyond the huge refrigerators stocked with 300 different canned beers, the main dining area here is quite stylishly appointed and surprisingly spacious. ...
[ Open 4-11pm daily. ]
[ Open 11:30am-2:30, 6-9:30pm (LO). Closed Tuesdays. ]
Elegant French cuisine in a beautifully decorated dining space. They kitchen turns out modern French fare that stays clear of the butter and the heavy sauces. Prix-fixe menus start at Y1890 for...
[ Open 11:30am-2:30, 6-9:30pm (LO). Closed Tuesdays. ]
Hatena - Thai: Shinsaibashi [ Open 5:30pm-2am daily. ]
Thai pop music blares from the little food stall right out on the street, where take-out Thai dishes are available until midnight. Inside is a small cafe-style space and art gallery; the food is an...
[ Open 5:30pm-2am daily. ]
[ Open 4-10pm. Closed Sundays. ]
This famous traditional shop has been serving Osaka-style sukiyaki and similar beef-based dishes since 1881. Dinners start at Y7600.
[ Open 4-10pm. Closed Sundays. ]
Nagahori
[ Open 11am-3, 5-10:15pm (LO) daily. ]
The original Japanese cuisine here includes lotus-root burgers, beef croquettes, and lots of grilled chicken. The dramatically lit interior and cave-like entrance make the most of this underground...
[ Open 11am-3, 5-10:15pm (LO) daily. ]
[ Open 11am-10pm daily. ]
Good-quality kushiyaki deep-fried skewers from this Tokyo-based chain. Budget around Y2500-3500 at dinnertime.
[ Open 11am-10pm daily. ]
Dotonbori area
[ Open 11am-11pm daily. ]
The giant mechanical crab outside this shop has become an iconic symbol of the Dotonbori neighborhood and Osaka dining in general. Inside, the huge menu includes crab shabu-shabu, crab kaiseki and...
[ Open 11am-11pm daily. ]
Zanmai - Sushi: Namba [Open 24 hours a day. ]
Good-value Tokyo-style sushi and convenient hours from the famous Tsukiji-based chain; this is their only Kansai outlet.
[Open 24 hours a day. ]
[ Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily. ]
Five floors of okonomiyaki action here at Chibo headquarters overlooking the river. Actually the top floor - called "President Chibo" - specializes in grilled steaks.
[ Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily. ]
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Starting just a block south of Nipponbashi station near the east end of Dotonbori, this lively local market supplies local restaurants as well as residents. The north-south arcade runs several...
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Namba station area
[ Open 11am-11pm daily. ]
This Kyushu-based noodle shop serves tasty Nagasaki-style champon, sara-udon noodles and side dishes at budget prices.
[ Open 11am-11pm daily. ]
[ Open 11am-9pm daily. ]
This nationwide chain specializes in imported wines and liquors, and they also carry a miscellaneous assortment of imported foods. They also stock several Belgian beers by the bottle along with...
[ Open 11am-9pm daily. ]
[ Open 10am-9:45pm (LO) daily. ]
Conveniently located next to the Namba subway station, Beer's Table Keller Keller carries a couple dozen Belgian beers by the bottle, priced from around Y1,200. On tap you'll find a few common...
[ Open 10am-9:45pm (LO) daily. ]
[ Open 11:30am-2:30, 5:30-9:30pm (LO) daily. ]
Top-quality domestic beef and seasonal seafood dinners start at Y13,860; lunches run from Y5428. The pleasant dining room looks out over the rooftop gardens of the Swissotel directly above Namba...
[ Open 11:30am-2:30, 5:30-9:30pm (LO) daily. ]
[ Open 11:30am-11:30pm daily. ]
Buffet brunches (Y4000) and weekday lunches (Y2700) with a great view are the daytime draw at this skylit hotel restaurant. Dinner prix-fixe menus start at Y6300, but there's a cheaper a la carte...
[ Open 11:30am-11:30pm daily. ]
Namba Parks
[ Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily. ]
The small but highly focused menu here includes several varieties of raw oysters, seafood stews, soup-like "pan roasts," and spicy Cajun-style gumbos.
[ Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily. ]
[ Open 11am-9pm (LO) daily. ]
Decent all-you-can-eat Chinese fare, including a popular Y2000 dim sum lunch buffet. The red-themed dining room is divided up into several sections, with an open kitchen at one end filled with big...
[ Open 11am-9pm (LO) daily. ]
[ Open 11am-2:30, 5-10pm (LO) daily. ]
This lovely modern-style izakaya serves great seasonal sashimi and seafood dishes, grilled chicken, and well-chosen premium sake. Around Y4000 for dinner and drinks.
[ Open 11am-2:30, 5-10pm (LO) daily. ]
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