Recommended by Okayama residents! 5 gourmet restaurants with great views in Okayama

*These are the results of an online survey conducted among Okayama Prefecture residents in August 2024 (this is not a ranking).

• Table of Contents
• 1. Rossa Cafe & Restaurant (Setouchi City)
• 2. Roastery on the Mountain (Setouchi City)
• 3. Aloha Drive-in (Tamano City)
• 4. Sun Rock (Kasaoka City)
• 5. Caffee Roastery. Slow (Ibara City)
• There's more! Comments from Okayama residents

1. Rossa Cafe & Restaurant (Setouchi City)

[Rossa Cafe & Restaurant]

Address: 6451-12 Ushimado , Ushimado Setouchi City, Ushimado Town, Okayama Prefecture

Tel: 0869-24-8839

Opening hours: Lunch/cafe 11:00-16:00, Dinner 18:00-21:00

*Reservations made the day before on weekends only

Closed: Mondays

*If a public holiday falls on the following day

Parking: Available

Rossa Cafe & Restaurant Official Website

Voices of the prefecture's residents

●The beautiful Seto Inland Sea spreads out before your eyes. Occasionally yachts sail by, making you feel as if you're in a foreign country. Enjoying Italian food while admiring the scenery is a great feast for both the eyes and the tongue. I always come here with family and friends, and ordering a variety of dishes means we can share, which is also fun. I recommend the set that comes with an appetizer. Although it's an appetizer, it comes with a variety of dishes and is visually appealing. (40s/female/civil servant)

●A spectacular view by the sea in Ushimado. An Italian restaurant with a beautiful blue sea. The angel shrimp and squid with tomato cream are delicious. (30s/male/office worker)

●It's a stylish Italian restaurant with an ocean view. (Woman, 60s, Full-time housewife)

2. Roastery on the Mountain (Setouchi City)

[Roastery on the Mountain]

Address: 412-1 Ushimado , Ushimado Setouchi City Ushimado Town, Okayama Prefecture

TEL: 0869-34-2370

Business hours: 10:00-17:00

*Oysters available until 6:00pm

Closed: Open everyday

Parking: Available

Yamanoue Roastery Official Instagram

Voices of the prefecture's residents

●As the name suggests, this shop is located on top of a mountain. It is on the second floor of the olive shop building of "Ushimado Olive Garden", and offers a panoramic view of the sea of ​​Ushimado, known as the Aegean Sea of ​​Japan. As it is a branch of "Kinoshita Shoten", a popular coffee shop in Okayama, you can be sure of the taste of the coffee. The baked goods are also delicious. (40s/female/office worker)

●This cafe is located on the second floor of the observation deck of Ushimado Olive Garden. You can get a panoramic view of the Aegean Sea from Ushimado, and the stylish interior by Kita Works of Tsuyama gives it a resort feel. There is no lunch menu, but you can enjoy sweets such as natural yeast doughnuts that are only available at the mountaintop roastery, seasonal fruit tarts, and chocolate gateau. Water is also self-service, and is poured from a Bizen Pottery water pot made by Kimura Hajime. On rainy days, they also turn off the background music, allowing you to really feel like you are in nature. (40s/male/office worker)

3. Aloha Drive-in (Tamano City)

[Aloha drive-in]

Address: 1-144 Gokan, Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture

TEL: 0863-41-2780

Business hours: 10:00-17:00 (last orders 16:00)

Closed: Fridays *Other irregular holidays

Parking: Available

Aloha drive-in official website

Voices of the prefecture's residents

●Garlic shrimp, loco moco, macadamia pancakes, all the dishes are Hawaiian, beautifully colored and delicious, so you'll want to go again and again! The atmosphere inside the restaurant is nice, and you can enjoy the food and drinks while looking out at the sandy beach and the ocean, creating a moment of bliss... This is a restaurant that makes you feel like you're traveling. It's also very popular with friends from outside the prefecture. (50s/female/freelance/part-time worker)

●A seaside café that makes you feel like you've taken a trip to Hawaii. The cheerful owner will greet you with "Aloha~♪". Menu items with a Hawaiian feel are listed in dollars. I recommend the garlic shrimp and pancakes. (30s/female/office worker)

4. Sun Rock (Kasaoka City)

[Sun Rock]

Address: 3885-3 Kamishima , Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture

TEL: 0865-67-4609

Business hours: 8:00-18:00

Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Parking: Available

Sun Rock | Matatabi Kasaoka. (Kasaoka City Tourism Association Official Website)

Voices of the prefecture's residents

●A coffee shop with a spectacular view located on a hill by the sea. The most scenic place in Kasaoka City(excluding the island). Katsudon and katsu curry are the specialties. (50s/female/self-employed)

●This coffee shop is located on Konoshima Island, just across the Konoshima Bridge. From the terrace you can see the Konoshima Strait and the tranquil scenery of regular ferries travelling between the mainland and the Kasaoka Islands. (Male, 60s, self-employed)

5. Caffee Roastery. Slow (Ibara City)

[Caffee Roastery. Slow]

Address: 3603 Kurochu, Bisei-cho, Ibara City, Okayama Prefecture

TEL: 090-4802-4805

Business hours: Monday and Friday 10:00-18:00, Saturday and Sunday 10:00-21:00

Closed: Tuesday to Thursday

Parking: 5 spaces

Caffee Roastery.Slow Official Instagram

Voices of the prefecture's residents

●A specialty coffee shop in Bisei Town that was renovated from a traditional house built over 120 years ago. It is located on top of a small hill, so you can see the mountains and the sky. From the wide windows you can see the nature of Bisei. The seasonal homemade cakes are also delicious! (50s/Female/Other)

●It is located at the top of a mountain that can be reached by climbing a narrow path. The view is nice during the day, but it is open until late on Saturdays and Sundays, so it is also lovely from the evening into the night. (30s/female/office worker)

There's more! Comments from Okayama residents

[cafe moyau]

Address: 1-10-2 Izushicho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Kita Ward

Cafe Moyau Official Instagram

Voices of the prefecture's residents

●A cafe along the Asahikawa River. You can dine while looking at the Tsurumi Bridge and the flowing river. The view from the second floor is particularly good. The daily special is recommended. Miso soup made with dashi stock, mixed grain rice, and a small side dish. It is gently seasoned and delicious. There is also a "book room" where private conversations are prohibited, so you can relax and have tea while reading a book. (50s/female/freelance/part-time worker)

[PARADISE CAFE NALU]

Address: 1-62 Gokan, Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture

PARADISE CAFE NALU | Tabelog

Voices of the prefecture's residents

●The moment you enter, the ocean that shines through the large windows looks just like a painting. It makes you feel like you're being taken to another world. (50s/female/office worker)

[Flower and Cafe Hana Kukan Ivory]

Address: 1331 Ueda Nishi, Kibichuo-cho, Kaga-gun, Chuo Prefecture

Flower and Cafe Hana Kukan Ivory | Tabelog

Voices of the prefecture's residents

●It has a flower shop and a cafe. The exterior of the shop and its surroundings are on top of a mountain, so it felt like Ghibli! Once inside the shop, it's like a different world! Is it Ghibli? Is it Disney? There are dried flowers, antique furniture, and everything is full of wonderful things. Please do visit! (40s/Female/Other)

[Ilbert]

Address: 303-53 Shimotsui Fukiage , Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, Setouchi Kojima Hotel

Setouchi Kojima Hotel Official Website

Voices of the prefecture's residents

●The angel white pudding is so cute! The pudding ice cream is also delicious! The cream soda is also unique. You can really tell how much they care about their products. (50s/male/self-employed)

[Mt. Washuzan Rest House]

Address: 1-1 Tanoura, Shimotsui, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

Mt. Washuzan Rest House Official Website

Voices of the prefecture's residents

●You can see the calm Seto Inland Sea, the scattered islands, and the beautiful Seto Ohashi Bridge. The sashimi set meal and the stone-grilled takomba are delicious. (Woman, 60s, Full-time housewife)

[Seaside Farm Namba Ranch Ice Cream Shop]

Address: 5-2388-11 Shimotsui , Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

Seaside Farm Namba Farm Ice Cream Shop Official Instagram

Voices of the prefecture's residents

●A wide variety of gelato! I was able to feast my eyes and tongue while looking out at the Seto Inland Sea. The cats on the farm were also soothing. (40s/Male/Other)

[Kibi Japanese Cuisine]

Address: 303-53 Shimotsui Fukiage , Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, Setouchi Kojima Hotel

Setouchi Kojima Hotel Official Website

Voices of the prefecture's residents

●The dishes, which were visually stunning and made using ingredients that Okayama is proud of, such as Shimotsui's specialty stewed octopus and shellfish, and Okayama-grown Senryo eggplant, were beautifully presented and whet my appetite. Lunch was a blissful experience, as I could see the Seto Ohashi Bridge and the islands of the Seto Inland Sea from the window. You can go outside from the hotel lobby, so you can take beautiful photos of the Seto Ohashi Bridge. Next time, I would like to visit this restaurant for dinner and see the illuminated Seto Ohashi Bridge. (Female, 50s, office worker)

[Ojigatake Rest House]

Address: 1421-8 Karakotocho, Kurashiki City, Kojima Prefecture

Marugo Deli Ojigadake Official Website

Voices of the prefecture's residents

●The rest house overlooking the sea houses the popular fresh juice shop "Marugo Deli." (30s/female/office worker)

[R-Terrace]

Location: 250 Shirakura-cho , Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, Kurashiki Adult Disease Center

Kurashiki Adult Disease Center Official Website

Voices of the prefecture's residents

●The restaurant on the top floor of the center offers a nearly 360-degree view of Kurashiki City, and serves a variety of authentic dishes that you would never expect to find inside a hospital, including nutritionally balanced set meals, homemade sweets, Okayama's specialty demi-katsu donburi, and eggplant and bacon all'arrabbiata. Another feature is that the prices are reasonable, and if you're lucky you might even be able to enjoy a live harp performance. Lunchtime is a feast for all the senses, with the rooftop garden blooming with seasonal flowers and a panoramic view of the white-walled cityscape, creating the ultimate luxury. (30s/male/office worker)

[The Terrace]

Location: 3900 Ushimado , Ushimado- Setouchi City, Ushimado Town, Okayama Prefecture, inside Hotel Rimani

Hotel Limani Official Website

Voices of the prefecture's residents

●A Greek restaurant in a hotel on the seafront in Ushimado. You can enjoy grilled sea bass, lamb dishes, steak breakfasts, and more. (Male, 60s, company employee)

[Early Morning]

Address: 2239-8 Osaokosakabe, Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture

Early Morning Official Website

Voices of the prefecture's residents

●Located on the slope of Mount Osa, the view from the shop is spectacular. You can enjoy delicious tea surrounded by the refreshing breeze of the plateau. (Woman in her 60s/Full-time housewife)

[Green Gables]

Address: 694-326 Toyamane, Hiruzen, Maniwa City , Okayama Prefecture

Green Gables official website

Voices of the prefecture's residents

●A French restaurant in Hiruzen. You can enjoy delicious course meals. (30s/female/civil servant)

[Akari-an]

Address: 2148-1 Uetsukinaka, Shoo-cho, Katsuta-gun, Okayama Prefecture

Akarian Official Website

Voices of the prefecture's residents

●The soba is excellent. The view from the counter seats is relaxing. (40s/female/office worker)