Sapporo, the gateway to Hokkaido, is known as a treasure trove of seafood, with a variety of sea products caught in the region, including scallops, crabs, sea urchins, and salmon roe.
There are many seafood izakayas around Sapporo Station that offer Hokkaido seafood and sushi at relatively reasonable prices.
This time, I will introduce 5 seafood izakayas with delicious Hokkaido seafood dishes and must-order dishes that we recommend with confidence to foreign visitors to Japan.
1）いろりあん 札幌駅前店 / Irorian Sapporo Station
“いろりあん 札幌駅前店 / Irorian Sapporo Station" is a seafood izakaya located a minute walk from Sapporo Station on the Namboku Subway Line, serving fresh seafood dishes from Hokkaido.
Enjoy the carefully selected fresh ingredients and sashimi to your heart's content.
Local Guide’s Point of View
"いろりあん 札幌駅前店 / Irorian Sapporo Station" offers a wide variety of sake, including over 10 types of carefully selected local sake.
For a truly enjoyable Sapporo night with your family or friends, choose the 120-minute all-you-can-drink course, which includes seasonal seafood dishes and sashimi.
Popular Dishes
Senpoushi Raw Oyster with Shell
“Raw Oyster with Shell" from Senpoushi, located at the edge of Atsukishi Bay on the east side of Kushiro Town, is popular for its large size, elasticity, and milky taste!
They are also surprisingly affordable at less than 200 yen per oyster!
Seafood Kobore Sushi
“Seafood Kobore Sushi" is a popular dish that allows you to enjoy the sea of Hokkaido in a single dish.
Crab, salmon roe, sea urchin, and baby sardines seem ready to spill over the rice!
Facilities & Services
A complete private room where privacy is protected is available for 4 to 18 persons depending on the number of people.
The sunken kotatsu is a room where you can take off your shoes and relax as if you were at home.
2）北〇 きたまる 札幌本店 / Kitamaru Sapporo Main Store
“北〇 きたまる 札幌本店 / Kitamaru Sapporo Main Store” is a seafood izakaya that is committed to using healthy, seasonal ingredients from Hokkaido and offers dishes that showcase the refined skills of the chefs.
Local Guide’s Point of View
They have a wide selection of sake and shochu imported from all over Japan, with a focus on Hokkaido's local sake that goes well with fresh fish and sushi, which change with the seasons.
Also a wide variety of all-you-can-drink dinner courses.
Popular Dishes
Assorted Sashimi
"Assorted Sashimi" is the most popular dish, offering a taste of fresh Hokkaido seafood.
In addition to sashimi, seafood dishes are prepared in a variety of ways to suit the ingredients, such as simmered, grilled, and deep-fried fish.
Roasted Ezo Deer
This dish is made with Hokkaido venison that is grilled over charcoal and then roasted at a low temperature.
The simple seasoning of salt, pepper, and nutmeg brings out the maximum flavor of the meat.
It is a dish that is alive with the skill of a professional chef.
Facilities & Services
The izakaya has a relaxing Japanese atmosphere.
The private rooms have tatami seating for 2 to 20 people.
The counter seats and tables allow you to see the chef at work, creating a sense of excitement.
3）Ebisu Shoten Sapporo Station West
“恵美須商店 札幌駅西口店 / Ebisu Shoten Sapporo Station West” is a casual Japanese izakaya located right outside the west exit of Sapporo Station, where you can enjoy classic Japanese dishes such as sashimi, sushi, and tempura at reasonable prices.
Local Guide’s Point of View
Hokkaido-grown sashimi and over 30 types of kushikatsu and kushiage are the most popular dishes.
Even if you order sake, shochu, beer, and other drinks, you can enjoy a satisfying meal for less than 2,000 yen per person.
There is also an all-you-can-drink available.
Popular Dishes
Ebisu’s Kurofune-mori - 6 pieces of sashimi
The "Sashimi Assort" is reasonably priced at less than 1,000 yen, but is a great value with a generous portion of thick slices of sashimi.
Enjoy the freshest Hokkaido seafood with sashimi or sushi.
Skewered Pork on Skewers (Kushikatsu)
Freshly fried skewers and kushikatsu are a popular and crispy delicacy.
There are more than 30 kinds in total, including beef, pork, chicken thighs, and other meats, as well as shiitake mushrooms, eggplant, quail, cheese, rice cakes, and other items you will never get tired of!
Facilities & Services
It can accommodate one person or a large party of up to 40 people.
During lunch time, the restaurant offers curry rice and udon noodle sets for 500 yen to 1,000 yen or less.
4）居酒屋あいよ 札幌駅 北3条店 / Izakaya Aiyo Sapporo Station Kita 3-Jo Store
“居酒屋あいよ 札幌駅 北3条店 / Izakaya Aiyo Sapporo Station Kita 3-Jo Store”, located a 3-minute walk from Sapporo Station, is a seafood izakaya that offers a Japanese menu featuring Hokkaido seafood and seafood dishes, using only Hokkaido ingredients.
Local Guide’s Point of View
Hokkaido sake and shochu are recommended to accompany seafood dishes such as hairy crabs and oysters.
They also have a wide selection of beer and sours.
All-you-can-drink is also available for those who order a course meal.
Popular Dishes
Beach-boiled Hairy Crab
Hokkaido hairy crab is a dish with the richest crabmeat and the most delicious crab miso.
It goes great with Hokkaido's locally brewed sake!
Taste fresh sea urchin, scallops, oysters, and other seafood all together!
Assorted Sashimi
"Assorted Sashimi" is a sumptuous plate of various seafood from Hokkaido, including tuna, salmon, scallops, mussels, mackerel, and octopus. You will be amazed at the freshness of the sashimi you will enjoy at this Sapporo izakaya!
Facilities & Services
Semi-private rooms are available for 2 to 4 persons, and fully private rooms for 5 to 10 persons.
The second floor of the restaurant has a traditional Japanese-style seating area that has been in operation since the Showa era.
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Features of Seafood Izakaya in Sapporo
When visiting Sapporo, be sure to experience the fresh seafood to your heart's content!
Eating seafood in Hokkaido is also a great value for money, as it is fresh and affordable.
The izakayas I would like to introduce to you have private rooms that are perfect for families and friends to enjoy their privacy.
They also offer foreign language support, such as English and Chinese, so you can relax and enjoy your meal.
I hope you will have a wonderful trip to Japan where you can fully enjoy the seafood in Sapporo and create lasting memories.
Written by Mike
I am an office worker who works for an electronics manufacturer in Shimbashi.
Originally from Kansas, USA.
I have been living in Japan with my brother for 5 years.
My hobbies are Minecraft and I like casinos.
Since living in Japan, I have been able to eat raw fish.
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