Grill a Table
Takamatsu
Restaurant in Takamatsu, Japan
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Counter-and-table teppanyaki in central Takamatsu offering à la carte flexibility at JPY 10,000-14,999 for dinner, with counter seats for live-fire theatre and a semi-private room for celebrations. Tabelog 100 recognition (2025 and 2024) confirms consistent quality, while lunch drops below JPY 2,000. A practical middle-ground option when you want tableside spectacle without omakase commitment.
About Grill a Table
Grill a Table is a Takamatsu restaurant with prices of JPY 10,000-14,999 and JPY 1,000-1,999. It is open Friday through Sunday, with lunch from 11:30 AM to 2 PM and dinner from 5 PM to 10:30 PM; it is closed Monday through Thursday. The dress code is smart casual.
Recognition and Setting
Grill a Table is in the Tabelog 100 - Steak / Teppanyaki - WEST - 2025 selection.
Service Style and Flexibility
Grill a Table is available for both lunch and dinner on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with a higher evening price band and a lower daytime price band. A specific course structure, à la carte system, counter format, dietary policy, or takeout service are not established.
When to Go and What to Expect
Plan around the three-day operating week: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are the service days, while Monday through Thursday are closed. For diners comparing options, Grill a Table can be considered alongside other venues such as Sushi Nakagawa, Osteria enne, Honetsukidori Ikkaku Takamatsu ten, Jidori Labo, and Sanuki Tsukemen Sangawa, depending on the kind of meal you want. For Grill a Table specifically, key facts include its Takamatsu location, smart-casual dress code, weekend lunch and dinner hours, price bands, and 2025 Tabelog 100 Steak / Teppanyaki WEST listing.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 4-1 Kajiyamachi, Takamatsu, Kagawa 760-0028, Japan
- Website
- grillplancha.jp/atable
- Phone
- +81 87-826-2627
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Grill a Table presents as a focused teppanyaki spot in Kawaramachi that highlights steak and hamburger-steak preparations. The listing emphasizes both set-course and flexible à la carte options, so it reads as a place that balances chef-led offerings with guest choice. Practical details such as no-smoking seating and online reservations suggest a professionally run venue geared toward comfortable, reservation-based dining rather than walk-in spontaneity. The availability of private rooms points to a dining environment that can accommodate quieter, contained groups or more private meals alongside the main teppanyaki seating.
Best For
This restaurant is best for diners who want the choice between an omakase-style course and à la carte teppanyaki preparations. The explicit note that private rooms are available makes it a natural fit for small private gatherings, family meals, or celebrations where a contained space is preferred. Because the venue has detailed menus, maps and user reviews on Tabelog, it also suits diners who research and book in advance. The no-smoking policy and online reservations reinforce its suitability for organized, reservation-led occasions rather than casual drop-in nights.
Ordering Tips
Patrons can choose between the offered "Omakase Course" and à la carte items, so decide beforehand whether you want a chef-led progression or the flexibility to order specific steaks and hamburger-steak dishes. Online reservations, no-smoking seating, and private rooms are available: reserve early if you prefer a private room.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, softly lit counter-and-table space with a modern yet relaxed feel, where the focus is on watching the chef cook on the teppan; reviews describe a calm, adult-oriented atmosphere suited to dates and special dinners rather than a noisy group spot.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Tasting menu, A la carte, Omakase, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Wine, Beer
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Opened
- 2015
Signature Dishes
- Teppanyaki wagyu steak
- Seasonal seafood teppanyaki
- Chef’s omakase teppanyaki course
- Blackboard daily specials
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 4-1 Kajiyamachi, Takamatsu, Kagawa 760-0028, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10:30 PM
Location
4-1 Kajiyamachi, Takamatsu, Kagawa 760-0028, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sanuki Tsukemen Sangawa, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Honetsukidori Ikkaku Takamatsu ten, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Sushi Nakagawa, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 View spending breakdown
- Osteria enne, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- Jidori Labo, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Restaurant context
Grill a Table sits in Takamatsu's mid-tier teppanyaki segment, priced at JPY 10,000-14,999 for dinner, well below Sushi Nakagawa (JPY 20,000-29,999) and on par with Osteria enne and Jidori Labo (both JPY 10,000-14,999). The key differentiator: à la carte ordering versus fixed courses, giving you control over pacing and spend. If you want teppanyaki spectacle but dislike omakase rigidity, this is the venue. For casual meals under JPY 2,000, consider Sanuki Tsukemen Sangawa (JPY 1,000-1,999) or Honetsukidori Ikkaku Takamatsu ten (JPY 2,000-2,999), both focus on regional comfort food rather than tableside performance.
Booking is easiest here among the mid-tier group; Friday-Sunday-only hours mean less competition than seven-day operations. Sushi Nakagawa requires more advance notice and commands nearly double the check; Osteria enne and Jidori Labo offer similar price points but different cuisine angles (Italian and chicken-focused, respectively). If you prioritize live-fire theatre and want the flexibility to order light or heavy, this teppanyaki spot justifies its Tabelog 100 inclusion. For special occasions on a controlled budget, it delivers more interactive spectacle than the Italian option and broader protein variety than the chicken specialist.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Grill a Table?
Other venues to compare include Sushi Nakagawa, Honetsukidori Ikkaku Takamatsu ten, Osteria enne, Jidori Labo, and Sanuki Tsukemen Sangawa.
Is Grill a Table good for a special occasion?
Grill a Table may suit a planned occasion if the details match your needs: smart-casual dress code, dinner pricing of ¥10,000–¥14,999, and Friday-to-Sunday dinner hours from 5 PM to 10:30 PM.
