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Best izakaya in Okinawa

Okinawan izakaya pour awamori, the island rice spirit, alongside champuru, rafute, jimami tofu and umibudo sea grapes. Sakaemachi market in Naha becomes a maze of tiny bars after dark and is the most highly rated drinking district on the island.

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Top-rated izakaya in Okinawa on Tabelog

The 15 highest-scoring izakaya restaurants in Okinawa right now, by Tabelog score. Open the map to see where each one is, its hours and whether it takes cards.

Shunsai Dokoro BiidoroIzakaya · Miebashi Sta. 270m
3.88454 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Tsuchi KaoruOkinawa cuisine · Miebashi Sta. 488m
3.77266 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
BURRATAPizza, Cafe, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)
3.75266 reviewsDinner JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Tsumande Nomeru Miyako Parlor Haisai!Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Okinawa cuisine, Seafood
3.72579 reviewsDinner JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Yanbaru Dining Matsu no KominkaPork shabu shabu, Okinawa cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)
3.71571 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Shokusai Shubo MatsumotoPork shabu shabu · Prefectural Office Sta. 290m
3.701,340 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Hitoshi HontenIzakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Sushi
3.681,259 reviewsDinner JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Shimabuta Ryukyu Gyuu San BetteiShabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)
3.66221 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Hitoshi Ishigantou tenIzakaya (Japanese style tavern), Okinawa cuisine, Seafood
3.651,391 reviewsDinner JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Izakaya DeiriguchiIzakaya (Japanese style tavern), Okinawa cuisine, Seafood
3.65344 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Fukurou TeiOkinawa cuisine · Miebashi Sta. 90m
3.64140 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
Izakaya Deiriguchi Shimozato doori tenIzakaya (Japanese style tavern), Okinawa cuisine
3.64134 reviewsDinner JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
MarchinuyaOkinawa cuisine · Miebashi Sta. 147m
3.63538 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Shima no Meshi MinamotoIzakaya · Makishi Sta. 383m
3.63168 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Yakitori IchihaYakitori · Miebashi Sta. 270m
3.6374 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999

Ranked by Tabelog score as of November 11, 2026, refreshed daily from Tabelog's ranking. Prices are Tabelog's per-person budget bands. Check hours and book with the restaurant before you go.

Where to find the best izakaya in Okinawa

The neighborhoods where Tabelog's highest-rated izakaya in Okinawa clusters:

Sakaemachi a retro covered market that turns into Naha's best drinking alley at night
Kokusai Dori the main tourist street of Naha; busy, loud, and best for live-music izakaya
Makishi Market the public market where you buy fish downstairs and have it cooked upstairs

What izakaya costs in Okinawa

Lunch: Most are dinner only; lunch sets where offered are ¥900 to ¥1,500
Dinner: ¥3,000 to ¥6,000 with drinks

How to order izakaya, reservations and etiquette are on the Izakaya guide.

Reading Tabelog scores for izakaya in Okinawa

Okinawan restaurants rarely score above 3.5; a 3.3 to 3.4 shokudo or soba shop is a local institution. Steakhouses from the American era are rated for nostalgia as much as beef. Many places are cash only, which TabeDog shows.

Izakaya scores run lower than other categories because the format is casual.

Izakaya in Okinawa: questions people ask

Where is the best izakaya in Okinawa?

Sakaemachi, Kokusai Dori and Makishi Market are where Okinawa's top-rated izakaya clusters on Tabelog. Okinawan izakaya pour awamori, the island rice spirit, alongside champuru, rafute, jimami tofu and umibudo sea grapes. TabeDog shows every listing in those neighborhoods on one map, sorted by Tabelog score, distance or price.

How much does izakaya cost in Okinawa?

Lunch: Most are dinner only; lunch sets where offered are ¥900 to ¥1,500. Dinner: ¥3,000 to ¥6,000 with drinks. TabeDog shows each restaurant's lunch and dinner price band before you go.

What is a good Tabelog score for izakaya in Okinawa?

Izakaya scores run lower than other categories because the format is casual. 3.4 is already a very good neighborhood izakaya; 3.6 and above means the food is restaurant quality. Okinawan restaurants rarely score above 3.5; a 3.3 to 3.4 shokudo or soba shop is a local institution. Steakhouses from the American era are rated for nostalgia as much as beef. Many places are cash only, which TabeDog shows.

Which neighborhood in Okinawa should I stay in for izakaya?

Sakaemachi. A retro covered market that turns into Naha's best drinking alley at night. Kokusai Dori is the alternative.

Where can I find izakaya in Okinawa late at night?

Kokusai Dori is Okinawa's main late-night district, so start there. TabeDog shows opening hours for every listing and marks what is open right now, so you can filter to what is actually serving.

Which izakaya in Okinawa accepts credit cards?

Many small izakaya shops in Japan are cash only. TabeDog shows whether each restaurant accepts credit cards, IC cards or QR payment, pulled from its Tabelog listing, so you know before you sit down.

Every izakaya shop in Okinawa, on one map.

TabeDog shows all of Okinawa's izakaya with Tabelog scores, hours, prices and payment methods in English. Filter to what's open now.

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