Steak in Okinawa is a must-try food. Popular among tourists, their steak encapsulates the typical “American” red meat.
There are many popular steakhouses in Itoman.
Although familiar to the locals, they look just like traditional teishoku-ya (set meal restaurant), and many of these restaurants are easily overlooked.
This article highlights three must-try steakhouses that the locals love.
[Long Trips in Okinawa] Steakhouses beloved by Itoman localsCommons Steak
Even being a newcomer to the steakhouse scene in Okinawa, Commons Steak has been so well received by the locals that it was even featured on a popular local TV show.
The restaurant is popular especially among families, so feel free to visit with your nearest and dearest. It gets busy quickly, so it’s best to go right when it opens.
[Commons Steak, a must-visit in Itoman, Okinawa]*Commons Steak makes their steak with chilled meat imported from the US. The secret to their popularity is affordable, tasty, and tender meat.
Address: Room No. 102, Nishizaki-cho 3-420, Itoman, Okinawa
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday: 11:00-15:00 (last call 15:00)
Sunday: 11:00-21:00 (last call 20:00)
*Closed when sold out
Phone numbers
Reservation and Inquiries: 050-5262-5368
Telephone: 098-987-4181
*Please note that prices and opening hours are subject to change.
Commons Steak, with its casual and stylish atmosphere, offers self-serve soup, rice, and salad.
You can have beef curry, corn soup, and consommé with onions and meatballs as a daily special (there are often two soups of the day).
This authentic beef curry is made with beef tendon, please give it a try.
Green Field, an old restaurant in Itoman
Green Field is a well-established steakhouse in Itoman. The name is passed between travelers by word of mouth.
The atmosphere is that of an old-fashioned diner, and the beef stew is popular among the locals.
Their food comes out in generous portions, so come in with empty stomach.
Some people order the steak and beef stew meal, but since the beef stew is also served in a large helping, ordering the duo is recommended for when you are super hungry.
[Green Field, a must-visit restaurant in Okinawa]If you want to eat authentic American steak from a well-established restaurant, Green Field is the place to go. Not only is the steak popular, but also the soup that comes with it.
Address: 505-3 Kanegusuku, Itoman, Okinawa
Opening hours
Lunch time: 12:00-15:00 (last call 14:30)
Dinner time: 17:00-21:00 (last call 20:30)
Closed on Wednesdays and Lunar New Year holidays.
*Closed when sold out
Telephone: 098-994-0012
*Please note that prices and opening hours are subject to change.
If you’re going to be in the area for a while, you might want to come here at least 3 times to try out different meals. Steak the first time, beef stew the second, and hamburger the third!
Steak may be the star of the show, but the hamburg(er) is a popular supporting actor.
The “daigaku steak” at Restaurant Daigaku.
This is a popular diner, “Kappo Restaurant Daigaku.”
It was originally popular for its seafood since it is located in the fishing town of Itoman, but you can find all different kinds of cuisine, from Japanese, Western, Chinese, seafood, Okinawan, rice bowls, and banquet dishes.
Restaurant Daigaku is known for its “daigaku steak.”
It is a hearty, authentic American steak, so you can’t miss it!
It’s so hearty and cheap that even students can eat there! The steak is served with french fries and mixed vegetables, and the steak is topped with lemon butter. The locals love the diner, and students frequent it for the filling, reasonably-priced food! The daigaku steak is the king of affordable steaks, served with French fries, mixed vegetables, and lemon butter crown on the top. It’s a steak that everyone can enjoy.
Address: 726-1 Shiohira, Itoman, Okinawa
Opening hours: 11:00-24:00, open all year
Telephone: 098-994-8243
*Please note that prices and opening hours are subject to change.
The popular diner has plenty of dishes. Still, many loyal patrons have only one choice: the daigaku steak. Daigaku steak costs just 1,700 yen and includes salad, soup, and a drink. What a deal!
What do you think, would you like to try three restaurants that the locals love?
You may want to go to these three places to try different meals when you’re here on a long trip.
A1 sauce is the most popular steak sauce in Okinawa, but it is originally from the UK and has a sour taste that some people may not like.
If A1 is not for you, you can ask for gravy or the restaurants’ original spices and sauces.
Along with steak, Okinawa soba is another dish that famous amongst travelers. Please see the article “[A Long Trip in Okinawa] Local and Delicious Okinawa Soba that Itoman people go to.”
Summary
Steakhouses that are Itoman locals hotspots:
– Commons Steak has their tender meat imported chilled.
– Green Field is popular for their beef stew as well as steak.
– Restaurant Daigaku has a very “American” steak.
