If you’re tired of seafood, how about steak? 4 recommended steak restaurants in Otaru

When it comes to Hokkaido cuisine, classics like ramen and jingisukan (grilled mutton), seafood, and sweets made with dairy products are famous nationwide. However, the longer you stay, the more likely you are to feel, “I’m getting bored of eating the same kinds of things.” At times like that, why not have a steak instead? Recently, more and more steak restaurants let you order your meat in the size you like, so both big eaters and light eaters can enjoy dining together. This time, we’ll shine a spotlight on Otaru in Hokkaido and introduce some recommended steak restaurants there.

1. Otaru Karubi

Located just a 1-minute walk from JR Otaru Station, “Steak & Highball OTARU KARUBI (Otaru Karubi)” is a chain run by the company that operates the wagyu specialty restaurant “Wagyu Kurosawa.” As you’d expect from meat specialists, at OTARU KARUBI you can enjoy authentic steaks you won’t find elsewhere, at reasonable prices.

The recommended dish is the “Hamburg & Wagyu Steak.” Just as the name suggests, it’s a luxurious plate with a large hamburger patty, a 100 g wagyu steak, spaghetti, and steamed vegetables all served on a hot iron plate. The wagyu steak, with just the right amount of marbling, is incredibly tender, and as soon as you bite into it, the natural flavor of the meat spreads throughout your mouth. The hamburger is served rare in the middle, so if you prefer it well done, you can continue cooking it on the hot plate until it’s done to your liking.

There are two kinds of sauces: garlic soy sauce and a red wine–based sauce. The idea is to keep things interesting so you can enjoy your meal right to the end without getting bored. Both the wagyu steak (100 g) and the hamburger (180 g) can be added separately as à la carte items.
Fill your stomach to your heart’s content with the restaurant’s signature highballs and superb steaks.

2. Kaiou

Inside the “Authent Hotel Otaru,” there are two restaurants where you can fully enjoy steak. One is “Casablanca,” where you can savor authentic French cuisine. The other is “Teppanyaki Kaiou,” which we’ll be introducing here. At Kaiou, you can enjoy delicious teppanyaki dishes made with plenty of ingredients from Otaru.

For those who want to simply focus on steak, the “Black Wagyu Course” is recommended. This dinner-only course consists of four components in total: an appetizer, your choice of black wagyu fillet or sirloin, three kinds of grilled vegetables, a green salad, and dessert. Not only is the meat wonderful, but the seasonal vegetables are also very tasty, making this a course that is sure to leave you fully satisfied.

If you’d like to visit for lunch, go for the good-value “Hokkaido Beef Fillet Steak Course.” You can enjoy tender fillet steak with a variety of condiments such as ponzu, miso sauce, grated daikon radish, lemon, and wasabi, along with grilled vegetables, salad, rice, miso soup, and dessert. There is also a must-try “Hokkaido Beef Fillet Steak and Live Ezo Abalone Dancing Grill Course,” a special-value lunch-only set.

Kaiou offers seasonal course menus and private-use plans for both lunch and dinner, making it a great choice not just for dates but also for group gatherings. When you want to enjoy steak while feeling a bit luxurious, this is the perfect place.

3. Americana

When it comes to steak in Otaru, “STEAK & CURRY Americana” is not to be missed. Here you can enjoy hearty meat dishes such as beef short ribs and T-bone steaks, as well as pork loin, hamburg steaks, and sausages, along with a wide variety of curry rice options.

The most popular item is the “Americana Steak Lunch,” which includes a 200 g steak and up to two free refills of rice. It’s a weekday-only menu, but some people even come from far away just for this lunch. There are often lines of cars waiting to get into the parking lot. However, the dish is available in limited quantities, so if that’s your goal, aim for the 11:00 opening time.

If you still have room in your stomach, try adding the also-popular “Angel’s Recipe Hamburg” as a topping. When you stick your fork into it, the juices burst out with a sizzling sound that will whet your appetite even more.
For children and older guests in particular, the hamburg steak might be even more popular than the steak itself.

4. Igrek 5.3

Quietly standing in a residential area of Otaru, “Igrek 5.3” is a restaurant that serves exquisite French cuisine made with carefully selected ingredients from Hokkaido. Although it has a casual, homey atmosphere that makes it easy to walk in, every dish they serve is authentic. Not only is the presentation beautiful, but the reliably good flavors have firmly captured the hearts of gourmet diners.

Their recommended dish is Hokkaido beef steak. You can choose between fillet and tongue, and also pick the size you prefer. Some people might think that beef from Hokkaido is all the same if you’re eating it within the region, but Igrek 5.3 is particular about its ingredients and is very confident in the quality of its meat. Word has it that once you’ve tried their Hokkaido beef steak, you won’t be able to enjoy it anywhere else.

For those who want to enjoy steak at a good price, the “Petit Course” is recommended. In addition to the main fillet steak, it includes an appetizer, a drink, bread or rice, and dessert, making it a very reasonable set. Igrek 5.3 is located about a 15-minute walk from JR Otaru Station, which is a bit inconvenient, but it’s well worth the effort to go.

◎ Summary

If you’re starting to feel like you’d “rather eat something different” than Hokkaido’s famous local dishes, if seafood was never really your thing to begin with, or if you simply love meat more than anything, be sure to visit the steak restaurants in Otaru introduced in this article. The appeal is that even though they’re all “steak” places, the range of restaurants runs from high-end establishments to casual chains. Choose the one that best fits your needs, whether it’s for a date, an anniversary, or a meal with the whole family.

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If you’re tired of seafood, how about steak? 4 recommended steak restaurants in Otaru