Christmas is the perfect excuse to treat yourself to something a little more delicious. We’ve rounded up restaurants where you can enjoy a festive meal with your partner, friends, or family. Celebrate the season with great food, laughter, and holiday cheer.
1. Savor of Saga Beef in Ginza
Sagaya Ginza 
Photo: Website sagaya-ginzaMake your special evening truly memorable at SAGAYA Ginza, where Japanese and Western culinary traditions harmonize in the heart of Ginza.
With the concept of “Enjoying Saga Beef and seasonal dishes paired with wine,” the restaurant offers refined creations that highlight the full charm of Saga beef through a blend of Japanese and Western techniques.
Photo: Website sagaya-ginzaIn addition to seasonal limited-time courses, the popular Saga Beef Steak Course (from ¥15,000) allows you to enjoy charcoal-grilled steak in your preferred cut and portion.
To conclude your meal, savor the exquisite pairing of Sirloin Sukiyaki-style beef with freshly cooked earthenware pot rice. Its elegant depth of flavor and aroma brings a quiet brilliance to the evening.
Recommended spots nearby:
📍 Shopping: Tokyu Plaza Ginza
📍 Illuminations: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya — HIBIYA Magic Time Illumination 2025
2. A Fairytale-Like Hidden Bistro
BISTRO Jinnan
Source: Facebook bistrojinnanStep into a world straight out of a storybook at this charming British manor–style restaurant.
Its discreet exterior makes it almost unrecognizable as a dining spot, adding to its hidden-gem appeal. Once inside, you’ll be warmly welcomed by friendly staff in adorable maid-style attire.
A small gallery occupies the second floor, creating a unique space where art and cuisine coexist. The restaurant serves inventive dishes blending Italian and French influences.
At lunchtime, hearty plates accompanied by soup and salad start at a reasonable ¥1,500. From Grilled Chicken with Tomato Sauce to Bolognese and Mashed Potatoes Gratin (served with rice or baguette), each dish offers satisfying flavor and generous portions.
A la carte selections range from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000, making it easy to enjoy casually.
For December only, a special dinner course (all-you-can-eat baguette / drinks not included) is available. The course features a little taste of the season—from a platter of appetizers, Camembert Cheese Ajillo, Roasted Beef Skirt Steak, and Shrimp & Mushroom Risotto, to the dessert of the day. With its cozy atmosphere and a hint of Christmas spirit, it’s a perfect spot for a relaxed, romantic date without the fuss.
Recommended spots nearby:
📍 Shopping: Harajuku Harakado
📍 Illumination: Omotesando FENDI Illumination 2025
3. All in one Illuminations × Yakiniku
Daitokuju TOKYO Roppongi Keyakizaka
Source: Website daitokujyuWith over 50 years of history in Yokohama, the long-loved yakiniku restaurant Daitokuju has opened its first Tokyo location: Daitokuju TOKYO Roppongi Keyakizaka. Here, you can enjoy the restaurant’s time-honored flavors from Yokohama in a refined Roppongi setting.
One of the highlights is the Keyakizaka winter illumination, visible from every seat—an experience unique to this restaurant. The space is family-friendly, complete with kids’ chairs and other amenities, making it an ideal choice for a Christmas dinner with children.
Source: Website daitokujyuThe menu centers around carefully selected premium wagyu, including Kobe and Miyazaki beef.
Among the must-tries is their signature “Bō Harami” (Skirt Steak on the Bone) (¥4,620), available in limited quantities. It’s a standout dish that showcases the pure flavor of the meat—an iconic taste cherished across generations.
Recommended spots nearby:
📍 Shopping: Tokyo Midtown Roppongi
📍 Illumination: MIDTOWN CHRISTMAS 2025
4. Xmas with Japanese Cuisine and Sake
Musshu Mizuki
Source: Facebook musshumizukiAlthough Christmas is often associated with Western fare, why not celebrate the occasion with exquisite Japanese cuisine?
A beloved hidden gem in Ginza, Yumeshu Mizuki is renowned for its thoughtful pairings of Japanese cuisine and sake.
Located in the basement of a Ginza building, the restaurant opens into a surprisingly spacious dining area.
At the open kitchen counter seats, you can watch the chefs’ skillful techniques up close—an especially popular setting for small groups.
Source: Website The “Ginza Gastronomy” Course (9 dishes from ¥15,000) features specialties such as assorted sashimi and sake appetizers, their signature crab croquette, delicate dashi-based soup, and freshly cooked earthenware pot rice—each crafted with care.
This year, how about spending Christmas in a new way—at an elevated Japanese-style izakaya?
Recommended spots nearby:
📍 Shopping: GINZA SIX
📍 Illumination: Rooftop Star Skating Rink — GINZA SIX
5. Elegant Yakitori date night
Yakitori Mikado
Source: Website yakitori mikado
Located on the 9th floor, this intimate hideaway is celebrated for its inventive yakitori.
Using carefully selected premium chicken from across Japan, each skewer is delicately grilled over charcoal and paired with sommelier-selected sake or natural wine.
Source: Website yakitori mikado
In addition to the excitement of watching the chefs work over the grill from the counter, the restaurant also offers tables with night views—perfect for anniversaries and romantic dates.
A chef’s omakase course (from ¥13,000) has earned the restaurant a place among Japan’s “Top 100” dining spots.
The meal begins with appetizers, followed by specialty dishes and nine skewers. For the finale, choose from Premium Egg over Rice, House-made Salt Ramen, House-made Soy Sauce Ramen, or Oyako-don.
Recommended spots nearby:
📍 Shopping: Shinjuku Lumine
📍 Illuminations: Shinjuku Central Park / Nishi-Shinjuku Illumination Market
6. Odaiba Nightscape Dining
The Grill on 30th
Source: Website thegrillFrom the 30th floor overlooking Tokyo Bay, The Grill on 30th offers breathtaking views and grill dishes that highlight the natural flavors of premium ingredients.
In addition to expertly grilled meat and seafood from the open kitchen, the carefully curated wine selection adds to the restaurant’s appeal. It’s an ideal spot for a memorable dinner.
Source: Website thegrill
The Chef’s Recommended Course (from ¥20,000) features luxurious ingredients such as foie gras, caviar, king crab, and Hokkaido wagyu.
This six-course signature menu showcases the chef’s refined sensibility and performance.
Recommended spots nearby:
📍 Shopping: Aqua City Odaiba
📍 Illumination: Odaiba Illumination “YAKEI”
*Note: The above prices are approximate in HKD based on the exchange rate as of November 2025. The actual amount will be calculated according to the credit card exchange rate on the day of purchase. Please check the latest prices before making a reservation.