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Restaurants in Oita

Best Restaurants in Oita 2026

How to eat well in Oita at every budget, and the local dishes you shouldn't leave without trying.

By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer

Oita has 11+ restaurants and places to eat covered in this guide, led by Toyotsune, Wakana Fugu Restaurant and Uoichi Karaage. Each entry below includes the practical details — what it costs, when to go, and how to plan around it.

Oita Prefecture, located on the northeastern coast of Kyushu island, is Japan's undisputed hot-spring capital, boasting more onsen sources and volume than anywhere else in the country. The region is home to Beppu, one of Asia's most famous spa towns with its dramatic steam vents, and Yufuin, a sophisticated mountain onsen resort framed by Mount Yufu. Beyond the thermal waters, Oita offers ancient Buddhist cliff carvings at Usuki, wild monkeys bathing in hot springs at Takasakiyama, dramatic gorges at Takachiho on its border, and some of Kyushu's finest local cuisine.

Top restaurants

Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.

Toriten

Toyotsune

¥1,200–¥2,800 (~$8–$19 USD)4.4/5

Popular Toriten restaurant in Oita.

Fugu

Wakana Fugu Restaurant

¥8,000–¥18,000 (~$53–$120 USD)4.7/5

Popular Fugu restaurant in Oita.

Nakatsu Karaage

Uoichi Karaage

¥500–¥1,500 (~$3–$10 USD)4.5/5

Popular Nakatsu Karaage restaurant in Oita.

Steam-cooked (jigoku-mushi)

Mushi-yu Steam Restaurant

¥500–¥1,500 (~$3–$10 USD)4.5/5

Popular Steam-cooked (jigoku-mushi) restaurant in Oita.

Wagyu / Bungo Beef

Miyamoto Bungo Beef

¥4,000–¥15,000 (~$27–$100 USD)4.5/5

Popular Wagyu / Bungo Beef restaurant in Oita.

Japanese Sweets / Roll Cakes

B-Speak Yufuin

¥1,500–¥3,000 (~$10–$20 USD)4.6/5

Popular Japanese Sweets / Roll Cakes restaurant in Oita.

Seafood izakaya

Ebisu Izakaya — Beppu

¥2,000–¥5,000 (~$13–$33 USD)4.3/5

Popular Seafood izakaya restaurant in Oita.

Traditional Kaiseki

Nishi-no-Naka Kaiseki

¥12,000–¥20,000 (~$80–$133 USD)4.7/5

Popular Traditional Kaiseki restaurant in Oita.

Restaurants by cuisine

Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.

Freshwater Eel

Kome Eel Restaurant — Usa

¥2,500–¥5,000 (~$17–$33 USD)

Fugu

Wakana Fugu Restaurant

¥8,000–¥18,000 (~$53–$120 USD)

Japanese

B-Speak Yufuin

¥1,500–¥3,000 (~$10–$20 USD)

Nakatsu Karaage

Uoichi Karaage

¥500–¥1,500 (~$3–$10 USD)

Oita Local Set Meals

Yufuin no Shokudo

¥1,500–¥3,000 (~$10–$20 USD)

Seafood

Ebisu Izakaya — Beppu

¥2,000–¥5,000 (~$13–$33 USD)

Steam

Mushi-yu Steam Restaurant

¥500–¥1,500 (~$3–$10 USD)

Tonkotsu Ramen

Kogane Maru Ramen — Beppu

¥700–¥1,300 (~$4.65–$8.65 USD)

Toriten

Toyotsune

¥1,200–¥2,800 (~$8–$19 USD)

Traditional Kaiseki

Nishi-no-Naka Kaiseki

¥12,000–¥20,000 (~$80–$133 USD)

Wagyu

Miyamoto Bungo Beef

¥4,000–¥15,000 (~$27–$100 USD)

Dining etiquette & tips

Navigate the local food scene confidently.

Tip

Tipping practices vary — check local customs. Service charge is often included.

Tip

Restaurants may close between lunch and dinner. Plan meals around local dining hours.

Tip

Popular restaurants may not take reservations — arrive early or be prepared to wait.

Food budget guide

What to expect at different price points.

Level Price Description
Budget $5-15/meal Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants.
Mid-range $15-40/meal Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus.
Upscale $40+/meal Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences.

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