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Best izakaya in Sapporo

Sapporo izakaya serve Hokkaido's specialties: zangi fried chicken, grilled hokke mackerel, potato with butter and ikura, with local Sapporo Classic beer. Susukino has hundreds; the Tabelog ratings pick out the ones locals use over the ones with picture menus on the street.

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Top-rated izakaya in Sapporo on Tabelog

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

  1. Yakitori SaltYakitori · Nishi Jugo Chome Sta. 168m
    3.7768 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  2. MenmeIzakaya · Shiseikan Shogakko Mae Sta. 155m
    3.70266 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  3. Gyo SaiIzakaya · Tanukikoji Sta. 189m
    3.69402 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  4. Itadakimasu.Jingisukan · Susukino Sta. 199m
    3.681,689 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  5. Sapporo Jingisukan Shirokuma Sapporo hontenJingisukan · Hosui Susukino Sta. 162m
    3.681,464 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  6. Jingisukan Marutake Susukino hontenJingisukan · Shiseikan Shogakko Mae Sta. 170m
    3.67510 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  7. Umi Hachikyo HontenIzakaya · Susukino Sta. 95m
    3.661,395 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  8. Izakaya TokusaIzakaya · Nishi Nijuhatchome Sta. 802m
    3.6663 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  9. JingisukanJingisukan · Shiseikan Shogakko Mae Sta. 160m
    3.65949 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  10. Soba Kiri HarunosukeSoba · Sapporo Sta. 724m
    3.65435 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  11. Oden IppeiOden · Susukino Sta. 81m
    3.64170 reviewsDinner JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  12. Sakebiyori EnishiyaIzakaya · Hosui Susukino Sta. 201m
    3.64168 reviewsDinner JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  13. Sumibi Yaki Lily Susukino TenIzakaya · Susukino Sta. 186m
    3.64143 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  14. HiroshiIzakaya · Tanukikoji Sta. 313m
    3.64138 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  15. Jizake to Sakana HomareIzakaya · Shiseikan Shogakko Mae Sta. 98m
    3.6493 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999

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.

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Where to find the best izakaya in Sapporo

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

  • Susukino the entertainment district: Ramen Yokocho, jingisukan halls, late-night everything
  • Odori department-store food floors, soup curry, and the central business lunch scene
  • Maruyama a leafy residential area with the city's best cafes and bakeries

What izakaya costs in Sapporo

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 Sapporo

Hokkaido reviewers rate seafood with expert eyes: a 3.4 kaisendon shop is a strong pick. Miso ramen at 3.5+ is a destination bowl. Jingisukan halls are rated for atmosphere as much as lamb, so read the price band too.

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

Izakaya in Sapporo: questions people ask

Where is the best izakaya in Sapporo?

Susukino, Odori and Maruyama are where Sapporo's top-rated izakaya clusters on Tabelog. Sapporo izakaya serve Hokkaido's specialties: zangi fried chicken, grilled hokke mackerel, potato with butter and ikura, with local Sapporo Classic beer. TabeDog shows every listing in those neighborhoods on one map, sorted by Tabelog score, distance or price.

How much does izakaya cost in Sapporo?

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 Sapporo?

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. Hokkaido reviewers rate seafood with expert eyes: a 3.4 kaisendon shop is a strong pick. Miso ramen at 3.5+ is a destination bowl. Jingisukan halls are rated for atmosphere as much as lamb, so read the price band too.

Which neighborhood in Sapporo should I stay in for izakaya?

Susukino. The entertainment district: Ramen Yokocho, jingisukan halls, late-night everything. Odori is the alternative.

Where can I find izakaya in Sapporo late at night?

Susukino is Sapporo'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 Sapporo 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 Sapporo, on one map.

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

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