Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
OAD-ranked steak; late dinner works here.
A recognised steak restaurant on the seventh floor of a Ginza building, Idea Ginza holds OAD Top Restaurants in Japan status for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and keeps its kitchen open until 11 pm — rare for this part of Tokyo. It is a credible pick for a late dinner or special occasion meal. Book with ease; confirm pricing directly before you go.
Yes — if you want a serious steak meal that runs until 11 pm in the heart of Ginza, Idea Ginza is one of the few options that combines recognised quality with genuinely late-night kitchen hours. Under chef Masaya Fujimoto, the restaurant has earned back-to-back recognition from Opinionated About Dining: ranked #396 in Japan for 2025, #337 in 2024, and Highly Recommended in 2023. That upward-then-stabilising trajectory tells you something useful: this is a venue that arrived with momentum and has held its ground in a competitive field.
The setting is on the seventh floor of the Daini Shinbashi Kaikan building in Ginza 7-chome — a location that puts you deep in one of Tokyo's most polished dining districts. Walk-in beef counters this is not. The room sits above street level, away from the tourist-facing ground floors, which gives it a quieter, more deliberate atmosphere suited to the occasion-style dining it seems to attract. If you are planning a date, a business dinner, or a celebration meal that stretches into the evening, the 11 pm last order is a genuine advantage over many Ginza peers that close their kitchens by 9:30 or 10 pm.
Monday hours are dinner only (6–11 pm), while Tuesday through Saturday the kitchen opens for lunch service as well (12–2 pm, then 6–11 pm). The restaurant is closed on Sundays. For a special occasion, the dinner window is the obvious choice , the room will read differently at night, and the Ginza neighbourhood takes on a different register after dark. Lunch is a practical option if you want to keep the evening free, though the occasion-meal energy is more naturally suited to dinner.
Google reviewers give it 4.5 across 166 reviews, which is a consistent signal of satisfaction rather than a polarising score. Combined with the OAD recognition, you have two independent quality indicators pointing in the same direction. That is enough to book with confidence for a special meal, though price-range data is not available in our records , contact the restaurant directly or check for current menu pricing before committing if budget is a deciding factor.
See the comparison section below for how Idea Ginza sits against other recognised Tokyo restaurants.
If you are building a broader Tokyo itinerary around steak and high-end dining, the following are worth considering alongside Idea Ginza. For steak specifically, Gorio, Hirayama, Peter Luger Steak House Tokyo, and Shima give you a range of styles and price points. For sushi on the same trip, Harutaka is one of the most respected counters in the city. Use our full Tokyo restaurants guide to plan across cuisines, and our Tokyo hotels guide, Tokyo bars guide, Tokyo wineries guide, and Tokyo experiences guide to fill out the rest of your stay.
If you are travelling across Japan, comparable dining ambition can be found at HAJIME in Osaka, Gion Sasaki in Kyoto, akordu in Nara, Goh in Fukuoka, 1000 in Yokohama, and 6 in Okinawa. For steak beyond Tokyo, Kuishinbo Yamanaka in Kyoto and La Vache! in Hong Kong offer useful regional comparisons.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Ginza | Steak | Easy | |
| Harutaka | Sushi | ¥¥¥¥ | Unknown |
| RyuGin | Kaiseki, Japanese | ¥¥¥¥ | Unknown |
| L'Effervescence | French | ¥¥¥¥ | Unknown |
| HOMMAGE | Innovtive French, French | ¥¥¥¥ | Unknown |
| Florilège | French | ¥¥¥ | Unknown |
What to weigh when choosing between Idea Ginza and alternatives.
For steak specifically, Harutaka and HOMMAGE are both OAD-recognised and worth comparing on price and format before you commit. If you are open to French-influenced menus as part of a broader Tokyo dining trip, Florilège and L'Effervescence offer tasting-menu formats that some visitors prefer for special occasions. RyuGin is a separate category entirely — modern Japanese kaiseki — so only consider it if steak is not your priority.
Book at least three to four weeks out for dinner; Ginza steak restaurants at this recognition level fill quickly, and Idea Ginza operates a small seventh-floor space that limits covers. Lunch service runs Tuesday through Saturday from 12–2 pm and is often easier to secure than prime evening slots. If you are visiting Tokyo on a fixed itinerary, book before you arrive.
The menu specifics are not publicly documented, but the restaurant's OAD ranking — #396 in Japan in 2025 and climbing from a Highly Recommended position in 2023 — is tied to its steak programme under chef Masaya Fujimoto. Order accordingly: this is a steak-focused venue, not a kitchen that spans multiple cuisines.
Yes. The seventh-floor location in Ginza and the focused steak format make it a reasonable solo choice, particularly at the counter if one is available. Lunch service on weekdays is the lower-pressure option for solo guests who prefer a quicker, quieter meal.
It works for a special occasion if the occasion centres on a serious steak meal rather than a broader celebratory tasting format. The OAD recognition and Ginza address carry weight, but for a milestone dinner where production and ceremony matter more than the cut, L'Effervescence or RyuGin offer a different register.
Dinner gives you the full experience and runs until 11 pm, making it one of the more practical late-evening options for serious eating in Ginza. Lunch (Tuesday to Saturday, 12–2 pm) is easier to book and suits a tighter schedule, but if your sole reason for visiting is the steak programme, dinner is the right call.
The venue data does not specify a dress code, but Ginza restaurant culture at this recognition tier generally expects neat, presentable clothing — not formal, but not casual streetwear either. When in doubt, dress one level above how you would dress for a standard dinner out.
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