Toretore Ichiba Market Grill

The Toretore Ichiba Market Grill is the informal food-court side of the Toretore Ichiba complex in Shirahama, where visitors buy fresh fish and shellfish directly from the market stalls and have it grilled or served as sashimi on the spot. The format is closer to a bustling seafood market than a conventional restaurant: shoppers select from the day's catch, choose BBQ preparation or a fresh sashimi set, and eat at communal tables scattered through the market hall, with the smell of charcoal grilling and the noise of a working market as a backdrop. Grilled shellfish skewers cooked over open flame are a particular draw, alongside sashimi sets cut to order from whatever is freshest that day. The atmosphere is loud, casual, and hands-on, with no dress code and a strong emphasis on watching food prepared in front of the buyer. There is no beverage program beyond basic drinks sold at nearby stalls. No reservations are accepted; the market grill runs on a first-come, buy-and-eat basis throughout its daily hours, and mornings tend to have the freshest selection since stalls restock through the day.