Main Dining–
Connect with Hyogo,
the treasure house of gourmet foods
Setouchi Harbor Restaurant
Feel inspired by the abundant harvest of Hyogo,
the treasure house of gourmet foods
Food & Beverage
With the Sea of Japan on its northern coast and Seto Inland Sea on its southern coast, lush nature can be seen all across Hyogo Prefecture. A collection of five of Japan’s former “countries,” the region has developed a diverse and abundant food culture. Local delicacies include rich seafood from the Sea of Japan and Seto Inland Sea, fresh vegetables and fruits, breweries that represent Japan, local Hyogo brand meat, and sweets of both Japanese and western styles. Please enjoy local delicacies of Hyogo’s abundant harvest at our buffet-style restaurant.
RESERVATION
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Enjoy a lively performance kitchen experience where the chef prepares dishes right before your eyes, including freshly made sushi and tempura. The restaurant offers dishes featuring seasonal ingredients from Hyogo, such as fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and vegetables sourced directly from local farmers. With a comprehensive kids’ menu available, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Lunch Buffet
Recommended Seasonal Menu
Steamed Sea Bream and Bamboo Shoots with Seasonal Wakame Seaweed
Grilled Pork Jowl
Grilled Tajima Chicken with Butterbur and Spring Cabbage Aglio e Olio
Chilled Pasta with Tuna and Avocado
Grilled Tuna Cheek with Dukkah Spices
Marinated Salmon with Carrot and Kumquat Râpée
Pond Smelt and Bamboo Shoot Fritters
Shrimp, Seasonal Potatoes, and Grapefruit Salad
Chicken Drumsticks
Buffet-style
- *Free of charge for ages 4 and below.
- *All fees include tax and service fees.
- Guests using the private room “Nagi” will be charged an additional ¥300 per person for junior high school students and older.
- Guests who dine with us for lunch may re-enter the aquarium.
- *For group reservations, please refer to the Group Rates page below before booking.
[Group Rates: About Meals]
Weekday-Only Lunch
Our value lunch plate includes a main dish prepared with seasonal ingredients from Hyogo, served with coffee or tea. Enjoy the signature dishes of Setouchi Harbor Restaurant.
Recommended Menu
- Photos are for illustrative purposes only.
- The menu is subject to change depending on ingredient availability.
- Click here for menu and allergy information.
- Availability is limited for group reservations.
Recommended Menu
Assorted Desserts
Mille-Feuille Garnished with Garden Eel-Shaped Cookies
Orca-Colored Chiffon Cake
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- The menu is subject to change depending on ingredient availability.
- Click here for menu and allergy information.
Afternoon Tea
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The Afternoon Tea features an abundance of seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy chef-curated items such as a sandwich made with a freshly baked croissant using fermented butter, filled with Awaji beef roast beef.
For drinks, you can enjoy unlimited coffee and four kinds of tea selected by a Japan Tea Association certified Tea Advisor from Kobe Tea, a brand established in 1925. Watch the dolphins from the terrace and spend a blissful moment feeling the refreshing sea breeze.
*Please make your reservation at least 3 days before your visit.
Begin your day with a chef’s special breakfast featuring local Hyogo ingredients, such as Kobe beef with rice topped with a bright-red egg yolk and a rolled omelet made with freshly picked Suma nori seaweed. You can also enjoy freshly baked croissants and croffles made with fermented butter for a delicious start to the day.
Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu and Rice with the Hotel’s Original “Keshikan Eggs” (Exceptionally Delicious Eggs)
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Akashiyaki “Takopyon” (Akashi-Style Octopus Dumplings)
Enjoy a gourmet buffet that highlights the best of Hyogo’s food culture. You can experience the excitement of a performance kitchen with a chef preparing sushi and tempura right in front of you. Savor Hyogo beef roast beef with homemade red wine sauce and Awaji Island seaweed salt, or a local specialty cutlet with demi-glace sauce. The buffet also features local dishes like Tai Somen, a sea bream noodle dish made with hand-stretched somen noodles from Awaji Island. We also offer two carefully crafted courses that feature seasonal ingredients.
Recommended Seasonal Plan
（Buffet-style）
Kobe Beef Stew with Rokko Miso
Aqua Pazza with Setouchi-Caught Fish
Seared Beef with Scallion-Rich Japanese-Style Sauce
Steamed Abalone and Bamboo Shoots with Young Wakame Seaweed
Sea Bream Carpaccio (Mimosa-Style)
Oven-Baked Salmon with Newburg Sauce
Awaji Beef Viennese-Style Cutlet
Shrimp in Chili Sauce with Fully Ripened Tomatoes
Herb-Marinated Octopus
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- The menu is subject to change depending on ingredient availability.
Premium Menu
Grilled Giant King Crab on a Rock Salt Plate
Lobster and Scallop Doria
Setouchi Fresh Fish and Clam Acqua Pazza
with Shiso Fragrance
Recommended Course
This plan includes a dinner course featuring ingredients from Hyogo Prefecture and the bounty of the Seto Inland Sea, carefully prepared using the chef’s signature techniques.
For dinner, you may choose between a French Course or a Japanese-Western Fusion Course, according to your preference.
Relax in a refined setting and savor a moment of culinary indulgence that delights all five senses.
[A] French Course
Amuse-Bouche
Lightly Seared Fresh Wakayama Tuna with Fresh Yuba (Tofu Skin) and Caviar
Hors d’Oeuvre
Whelk and Grilled Bamboo Shoots (Burgundy-Style)
Soup
Consommé Soup with Charcoal-Grilled Omi Duck
Fish Course
Charcoal-Grilled Japanese Rockfish with Scallop Emulsion
Meat Course
Charcoal-Grilled Awaji Beef Fillet (Rossini-Style)
Palate Cleanser
Ama-Queen Strawberry
Dessert
Sakura and White Chocolate Mousse served with Vanilla Ice Cream
Bread
Baguette and Butter
Coffee or Tea
*Photo is for illustrative purposes only. Menu items are subject to change depending on availability.
[B] Japanese–Western Fusion Course
Appetizer
Baby Turban Shell and Urui (Edible Hosta) with Tosa Vinegar Gelée, Sea Urchin Tofu
Canola Flower Sesame Salad, Fried Butterbur with Sweet Miso Paste,
Sushi of Sand Borer Marinated in Kelp
Clear Soup
Steamed Clam Cake with Young Turnip Greens
Three Kinds of Sashimi
Halfbeak Fish, Sea Bream, and Bonito
Grilled Dish
Teriyaki-Glazed Fat Greenling and Bamboo Shoots
Meat Course
Grilled Awaji Beef with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Setouchi Lemon Confiture
Rice & Pickles
Sakura Shrimp Tempura Chazuke (Rice in Broth) or Three Kinds of Nigiri Sushi (Ark Shell, Greater Amberjack, and Shrimp)
Fruits
Fresh Fruits
Coffee or Tea
*Photo is for illustrative purposes only. Menu items are subject to change depending on availability.
Children’s Course
Appetizer
Setouchi Hors d’Oeuvre Platter (An assortment of appetisers featuring seasonal ingredients from the Setouchi region)
Soup
Awaji Onion Potage
Fish Course
Jumbo Fried Shrimp with Seasonal Vegetables
Meat Course
Kobe Beef Stew
Dessert
Beniharuka Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée and Salted Caramel Macaron
*Photo is for illustrative purposes only. Menu items are subject to change depending on availability.
*Ages: 4 years to elementary school age
*A kids’ plate (¥3,500) is available for children ages 0–3.
*If desired, please request this when making your reservation.
*Baby food (from 9 months) is also available.
*Food selections are subject to change depending on the season and ingredient availability.
*Please inform us in advance if you have any allergies.
Restaurant Overview
Setouchi Harbor Restaurant
Frequently Asked Questions
Are dinner and breakfast by reservation only?
Reservations are not required.
Dinner: 17:30–21:00 (Last Order 20:30) / Breakfast: 7:00–9:30 (Last Order 9:00)
You may arrive anytime during the hours listed above.
Dinner is served as a 90-minute buffet, so we recommend arriving between 19:00 and 19:30.
*Dinner and breakfast are available to hotel guests only.
What times are busiest for dinner and breakfast?
Busy times vary depending on daily reservations and Sea World operating hours. However, dinner is typically busiest from 17:45 to 18:30, and breakfast is busiest from 7:45 to 8:30.
If the restaurant reaches full capacity, please inform the staff of your room number at the restaurant. Once your table is ready, we will contact your room.
*Dinner and breakfast are available to hotel guests only.
Do you accommodate food allergies?
All buffet items are labeled with the eight specified major allergens (egg, milk, wheat, peanuts, shrimp, buckwheat, crab, and walnuts).
Please note that even if an item is not labeled, we cannot guarantee that it is completely free from allergens.
Do you provide baby food?
We offer complimentary baby food for infants aged 9 months and 12 months and older at both dinner and breakfast.
Menu selections may vary depending on availability.
Please place your order with the restaurant staff on the day of your visit.
May we bring our own baby food?
Yes, you may bring your child’s own food if needed due to food allergies or other dietary requirements.
Please use the small plates available at the buffet station.
If heating is required, you may use the microwave located in the nursing room on the restaurant floor.
Children who share a bed with a parent (no additional bedding) may enjoy the buffet free of charge.
