メシモ
栄町, Odawara
Restaurant in Odawara, Japan
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
メシモ is the Odawara choice to prioritise when the meal needs to feel planned rather than incidental. It has stronger recognition than the city's cheaper casual options, while booking is still marked easy. Use it for a date, celebration, or polished dinner, cross-shop Il Mare if you want a higher-spend comparison.
About メシモ
メシモ is a restaurant in Odawara with a confirmed Tabelog 100 #51 listing for 2025 and a 3.9pt score. It is a practical option to plan around if you want one clearly identified Odawara meal rather than choosing only from unnamed local options.
The verified practical details are limited but useful: メシモ is closed on Monday and operates for lunch and dinner from Tuesday through Sunday. The dress code is smart casual, so plan for a polished but not overly formal meal.
Plan it as the main Odawara meal, then use other stops around it
The multi-stop strategy matters here. If メシモ is the priority, build the day around its confirmed lunch or dinner hours and keep the rest of the itinerary flexible. On another trip, you could compare it with other named options such as Moriya Sei Pan Ten or Menan Chitose, depending on what fits your plans.
For travellers comparing named options, Il Mare is another restaurant to consider alongside メシモ. The verified information here does not establish a price comparison, cuisine comparison, seating format, or service style, so the safest decision is to compare current availability and your preferred timing before choosing.
Confirm seating and group details before planning around it
The safest approach is to avoid assuming a large-party setup. With no confirmed seat count, private-room format, or group policy, larger groups should confirm directly before building the evening around it. For a smaller meal, the confirmed hours and smart-casual dress code make planning more direct.
Lunch is available Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, dinner is available Tuesday through Sunday from 6 PM to 10 PM. Either can work depending on whether the meal sits in the middle of an Odawara day or anchors the evening. For broader planning, compare current details for メシモ with other dining options in Odawara before deciding what should anchor the itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒250-0011 Kanagawa, Odawara, Sakaecho, 2 Chome−5−22 木戸ビル
- Website
- tablecheck.com/shops/mecimo/reserve
- Phone
- +81465203744
The take
The Take
The Vibe
メシモ presents as a quietly confident, tucked-away dining room that leans into a Japanese tradition of kakurega — the hidden retreat. Occupying a second-floor spot in a commercial block, it refuses street-level fanfare, which frames the experience as discovery: subdued interiors, focused service and a disciplined approach that the piece compares to Tokyo venues. The restaurant reads as a discreet little destination for diners who prize composure and craft over spectacle. The overall tone is refined and restrained, rewarding those who slow down and seek out a measured, intimate French dining experience in Odawara.
Best For
This is a place for serious diners and travelers willing to detour from the usual route. Its quiet, second-floor setting and disciplined approach make it well suited to date nights and special occasions where intimacy and attention to detail matter. The restaurant functions as a local marker of culinary ambition in Odawara, attracting people looking for a thoughtful, restrained French meal rather than a bustling, tourist-oriented stop. It also appeals to visitors who want to explore the city’s emerging dining cluster in Sakaecho and prefer a low-key, discovery-driven experience.
Ordering Tips
The venue is deliberately low-profile: it sits on the second floor of the Kido Building (2-5-22 Sakaecho) and the write-up notes it has no website listed and no phone number in public databases. Expect limited online presence and prepare to rely on local listings, printed guides or word of mouth when looking it up. The unmarked entrance and quiet location mean that finding the place is part of the experience; confirm details ahead of time via local resources, and allow extra time to locate the second-floor dining room.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern and chic interior with spacious layout for only 10 seats, ensuring privacy and comfort.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒250-0011 Kanagawa, Odawara, Sakaecho, 2 Chome−5−22 木戸ビル · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Moriya Sei Pan Ten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- Uirou Ekimae chouzai yakkyoku, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Uirou, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Il Mare, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- Menan Chitose, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
How it compares in Odawara
For a recognised sit-down meal, メシモ is the more occasion-oriented pick than Moriya Sei Pan Ten, Uirou Ekimae chouzai yakkyoku, or Uirou. Those peers sit in the JPY 999 to JPY 1,999 range and make more sense for quick, low-commitment eating. Choose them when value and speed matter more than making the meal the centre of the plan.
Il Mare is the more direct splurge comparison, with listed spend at JPY 10,000 to JPY 14,999 and JPY 6,000 to JPY 7,999. If the budget is already in that range, cross-shop it seriously. If the goal is a recognised Odawara reservation with easier booking pressure, メシモ is the cleaner first choice.
Menan Chitose sits closer to Uirou on price, at JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999, so it works better as a casual fallback than as a direct substitute for a special occasion. For a second Odawara meal, that is useful. For the main reservation, stay with the more experience-led option.
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Compare メシモ
| Venue | Location | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| メシモ | Odawara | Tabelog 100 - French - EAST - 2025 · #51 | ; |
| Moriya Sei Pan Ten | Odawara | No published awards | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown |
| Uirou Ekimae chouzai yakkyoku | Odawara | No published awards | - JPY 999 |
| Uirou | Odawara | No published awards | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 |
| Il Mare | Odawara | No published awards | JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 |
| Menan Chitose | Odawara | No published awards | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown |
How メシモ Odawara compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at メシモ?
Both are possible on operating days: メシモ serves lunch from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM and dinner from 6 PM to 10 PM Tuesday through Sunday in Odawara. It is closed on Monday. Choose lunch if it fits your daytime plan, or dinner if you want the meal to anchor the evening.
Can I eat at the bar at メシモ?
Do not count on bar or counter seating unless the venue confirms it. The verified information does not include seating-format details.
Is メシモ good for a special occasion?
It can be a practical Odawara option to plan around if you value a restaurant with confirmed recognition: メシモ is listed as Tabelog 100 #51 for 2025 with a 3.9pt score. For larger or more formal occasions, confirm seating and group details directly because those specifics are not verified here.
