Best Steakhouses in Tokyo

Last updated: October 30, 2026

Best For

• Tokyo's most legendary steakhouse: Aragawa
• Kobe beef: Bifteck Kawamura or Kobe Beef 511
• Teppanyaki with a show: Omotesando Ukai-tei
• New York-style porterhouse: Peter Luger or Wolfgang's
• Steak with a skyline view: New York Grill at Park Hyatt Tokyo

In Tokyo, a great steak dinner can mean very different things: a single charcoal-grilled cut of wagyu in a hushed dining room, Kobe beef cooked on an iron griddle in front of you, or a dry-aged American porterhouse for the table. This guide covers the best of each, from a steakhouse open since 1967 to the first Peter Luger outside the United States.

Wagyu, Kobe Beef and Teppanyaki: What to Know

• Wagyu means Japanese beef. A5 is the highest grade.
• Kobe beef is a certified type of wagyu from Tajima cattle raised in Hyogo Prefecture. Restaurants that serve it display a certificate.
• Teppanyaki is cooking on an iron griddle; a chef grills the beef in front of you.
• Chateaubriand is the thickest, most tender part of the fillet, a favourite of Tokyo's top beef restaurants.

How We Chose These Restaurants

This is an editorial selection, not a scientific or absolute ranking. We drew on Tabelog, the Michelin Guide, Opinionated About Dining and official menus, and checked each address and price against recent listings.

The guide is compiled from published sources, not from personal visits. Beef prices change with the market, so confirm when you book.

Tokyo's Best Steakhouses at a Glance

Prices come from 2025–2026 menus and booking platforms and usually exclude drinks; many restaurants add a service charge of 10–15%.

Japanese Wagyu Steakhouses

Aragawa

Address: 1F Goseimon Odakyu Building, 3-23-11 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Founded in Kobe in 1956 and in Tokyo since 1967, Aragawa is the steakhouse other Tokyo beef restaurants are measured against. The menu is essentially a single course built around one cut of Tajima beef, grilled slowly over binchotan charcoal. In 2023 it opened its first branch abroad, in London's Mayfair.

Price and booking: expect about ¥45,000 or more per person. Reservations are taken through TableCheck. It is a one-minute walk from Onarimon Station.

Ginza Hirayama

Address: 7-17-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Chef Yuya Hirayama opened his restaurant in 2011 with a new approach to steak: A5 wagyu chateaubriand cooked slowly over charcoal rather than on a griddle. The 16-seat restaurant pairs it with a cellar of more than 1,000 wines, and was named to Tabelog's Steak and Teppanyaki 100 list in 2025.

Price and booking: Tabelog lists a budget of ¥80,000 to ¥99,999 per person, making it the most expensive meal in this guide. Reservations are required.

Ginza Ishizaki

Address: 4F Horikoshi Building, 8-7-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Open since 2016, Ginza Ishizaki has just 12 seats, six at the counter, and specialises in A5 wagyu. It held a Michelin star in the 2020 guide. The omakase course moves from homemade corned beef and wagyu prosciutto to a main steak, with the chateaubriand as the highlight.

Price and booking: the omakase course costs about ¥40,000 including tax. It serves dinner only, from 6pm, and is a four-minute walk from Shimbashi Station.

Good to know: closed on Sundays.

Niku Kappo Jo

Address: 3F-B Rabeiyu Azabujuban, 2-8-6 Azabu-Juban, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Jo earned a Michelin star in Nishi-Azabu for its "meat kappo," a Japanese multi-course format built around wagyu. It moved to Azabu-Juban and reopened on July 25, 2026, with a seasonal wagyu tasting course cooked over charcoal and a traditional hearth.

Price and booking: TableCheck lists a budget of about ¥25,000 per person. Book online.

Kobe Beef 511

Address: B1F Dia Plaza Akasaka, 4-3-28 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Kobe Beef 511 buys whole Kobe cattle and serves only beef with a marbling score of 11 or higher out of 12. Its seven-course menu includes Kobe beef sushi and a kiln-grilled chateaubriand, and private rooms make it a popular choice for celebrations and business dinners.

Price and booking: dinner starts from about ¥20,000 per person, and a service charge is added. Book through TableCheck or OpenTable. It is a short walk from Akasaka Station.

Kobe Beef and Wagyu Teppanyaki

Bifteck Kawamura

Address: 10F–11F Ginza Museum Building, 6-5-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Founded in Kobe in 1972 and now run by the founder's grandson, Bifteck Kawamura buys champion Kobe beef at auction. A chef grills it on the teppan in front of you, and you choose the cut, sirloin or fillet, and the weight, from 100 to 200 grams. Its Ginza restaurant moved to a new building in 2025.

Price and booking: TableCheck lists a budget from about ¥5,000 at lunch and ¥12,500 at dinner; Kobe beef cuts cost considerably more than the entry-level Tajima beef. It is a four-minute walk from Ginza Station.

Omotesando Ukai-tei

Address: 5F Omotesando GYRE, 5-10-1 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Set at the top of the GYRE building on Omotesando, Ukai-tei pairs wagyu teppanyaki with an interior of lacquered beams, red plaster walls and mosaics. Chefs cook seafood and Ukai's selected beef in front of each guest, making it a favourite for special occasions.

Price and booking: the beefsteak lunch course costs ¥13,200 and dinner courses start at about ¥25,000, with a 13% service charge added. Courses are served for a minimum of two people; book through TableCheck.

New York-Style Steakhouses

Peter Luger Steak House Tokyo

Address: 4-19-19 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

The legendary Brooklyn steakhouse, founded in 1887, opened its first restaurant outside the United States in Ebisu in 2021. The brick building serves the same dry-aged USDA Prime porterhouse, sliced and served sizzling for the table.

Price and booking: TableCheck lists a budget of about ¥17,500 at lunch and ¥20,000 or more at dinner; the porterhouse is priced by the market. Reservations open 60 days ahead. It is a five-minute walk from Ebisu Station via the Skywalk.

Wolfgang's Steakhouse Roppongi

Address: 1F Duplex M's, 5-16-50 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Founded by Wolfgang Zwiener, a former Peter Luger waiter, Wolfgang's opened its first branch outside the United States in Roppongi in 2015. It dry-ages USDA Prime beef in house and sears it at about 900°C.

Price and booking: the signature Prime Steak for two starts at ¥30,800. Lunch is cheaper, with burgers and steak sandwiches. A service charge is added.

New York Grill

Address: 52F Park Hyatt Tokyo, 3-7-1-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

The Park Hyatt's 52nd-floor grill, made famous by the film "Lost in Translation," reopened in December 2025 after the hotel's 19-month restoration. The menu features Kobe sirloin and Akagi tomahawk steak, served with live jazz and views across the city.

Price and booking: dinner costs about ¥20,000 to ¥30,000 per person before wine. Book a west-facing window table at dusk for the best view.

How to Choose

• For a once-in-a-lifetime steak: Aragawa or Ginza Hirayama.
• For certified Kobe beef: Bifteck Kawamura or Kobe Beef 511.
• For a special occasion with a show: Omotesando Ukai-tei.
• For a classic American steakhouse: Peter Luger or Wolfgang's.
• For a view: New York Grill.
• For a lower budget: lunch at Bifteck Kawamura or Ukai-tei.

Tips for Eating Steak in Tokyo

• Go for lunch. Lunch courses often cost half the price of dinner.
• Check for the Kobe certificate. Genuine Kobe beef restaurants display a certificate for each animal.
• Expect a service charge. Most restaurants here add 10–15%.
• Book ahead. Small counters like Ginza Ishizaki and Ginza Hirayama have very few seats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best steakhouse in Tokyo?

Aragawa, open in Tokyo since 1967, is the most famous, known for Tajima beef grilled over charcoal.

Where can I eat Kobe beef in Tokyo?

Bifteck Kawamura in Ginza and Kobe Beef 511 in Akasaka both specialise in certified Kobe beef.

Is there a Peter Luger in Tokyo?

Yes. Peter Luger opened in Ebisu in 2021, its first restaurant outside the United States.

How much does a wagyu steak dinner cost in Tokyo?

From about ¥5,000 for a teppanyaki lunch to ¥80,000 or more at Ginza Hirayama.

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