Enjoy Hokkaido Gourmet in Sapporo: 5 Lunch Spots Perfect for Families with Children
Choosing the right restaurant is essential for enjoying lunch with children. We have carefully selected 5 restaurants in Sapporo that offer services appreciated by families, such as kids' menus and child-friendly cutlery. We will also introduce features that allow both children and adults to relax and enjoy their meals, including restaurants with well-equipped kids' spaces.
1Machi no Sushiya Shiki Hanamaru Susukino Branch
Highly satisfied with local gourmet food that is well-regarded even by residents
Among the many sushi restaurants in Hokkaido, this one is highly rated by locals for the freshness and size of its toppings. It is a popular spot known for its "two-story" sushi, where toppings are luxuriously stacked in two layers, with the thick scallops being particularly exquisite. Located in the heart of Sapporo, its spaciousness makes it an attractive place to spend a relaxing time with children.
The "Kids' Nigiri Set," which includes popular items like tuna, salmon, and egg, allows children to enjoy fresh and delicious toppings despite being a kid-sized portion.
Spacious and relaxed even in the city, with private rooms available
The Susukino branch features spacious table seating in addition to counter seats, and reservations are available. The restaurant is also equipped with private raised seating areas (koagari) where small children can take off their shoes and relax. Child-friendly cutlery is provided, and the convenience of being able to drop by easily from your accommodation or while out and about is another great point.
In addition to fresh and hearty seafood unique to Hokkaido, the menu is well-stocked with sake sourced from all over the country and a la carte dishes such as "Hanasaki Crab Teppo-jiru" (miso soup), a local specialty from Nemuro in eastern Hokkaido.
Local
Supporter
The sushi is so fresh and voluminous, it's truly impressive. In addition to seafood, be sure to try the dishes made with seasonal vegetables and ingredients.
- Machi no Sushiya Shiki Hanamaru Susukino Branch
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Recolte Sapporo 2F, Minami 4-jo Nishi 2-chome 2-4, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido MAP 
Approx. 3-minute walk from Susukino Subway Station
Mon-Thu 11:00-15:00 (L.O. 15:00), 17:00-22:00 (L.O. 21:30)
Fri/Day before holidays 11:00-15:00 (L.O. 15:00), 17:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:30)
Sat 11:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:30)
Sun/Holidays 11:00-22:00 (L.O. 21:30) *Open all day on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
Irregular holidays
011-520-0870
Seat reservations are available for both lunch and dinner.
2Café & Trattoria Polaris
Enjoy authentic cuisine even with children in tow
Since opening in 2021, this Italian restaurant has become a hot topic for its comfortable atmosphere and stylish space designed with families in mind. The premises feature a large parking lot, and there is a bus stop right in front, making it easily accessible.
The ingredients are primarily local and seasonal, allowing adults to enjoy authentic dishes like the "Roast Ezo Deer Rice Bowl," which comes with an appetizer, soup, and drink. The "Kids' Plate" offers a choice between tomato spaghetti or rice and includes a "bite-sized dessert." Allergy accommodations are also possible upon consultation.
Stylish raised seating areas popular for moms' gatherings
At the back of the store, there are raised seating areas popular with families with babies and children, featuring an impressive animal mural by Sapporo-based artist Yuki Kurosawa.
You can move smoothly to the back of the store with a stroller, and the spacious raised seating area is lined with toys, allowing children to have a fun time. With excellent facilities including children's tableware, baby futon rentals, and a dedicated diaper-changing and nursing room, it is a space where adults can also relax and spend time together.
Local
Supporter
The stylish and cute space will make both adults and children smile, and it's perfect for photos. Since the seats are slightly separated from others, you can enjoy your meal in peace without worrying too much about your surroundings.
- Café & Trattoria Polaris
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- 1F, 2-15, Yamanote 2-jo 7-chome, Nishi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido MAP
- Approx. 15-minute walk from Kotoni Subway Station
Take a bus from Kotoni Subway Station and get off at "Yamanote Koko-mae" (Yamanote High School), right there.- Lunch 11:30–14:00 (L.O. 14:00), Cafe 14:00–17:00, Dinner 17:00–21:00 (L.O. 20:00)
- Mondays and Thursdays
- 011-699-5512
Free (10 spaces)
3WA-WA-’S
A special cafe where parents and children can spend time with a smile
This is a large kids' park cafe where you can both eat and play. There are three types of kids' plates available: curry, udon, and hamburger steak, and baby food can be purchased at the store or brought in from outside. There is also a rich menu that you won't get tired of, no matter how many times you visit, including "hamburger steak (with appetizers)" that is easy for parents and children to share, "Bolognese" which is popular for its hearty volume and chewy texture, and "pancakes" with ice cream that are perfect for dessert. If you consult with us in advance, you can also bring in allergy-friendly food for your children.
Indoor play equipment for comfortable play, rain or shine
A feature of this shop is the large playground equipment that feels like a theme park. Surrounding it are courses for playing with motorcycle-style toys, trampolines, and ball pools.
The dining area is laid out so that all seats have a view of the play equipment, which is well-received as it makes it easy to keep an eye on children while they play. Events where staff play with children are also held from time to time, so adults can relax with peace of mind.
Local
Supporter
Places where you can have lunch and children can play and move their bodies are very precious. Since you can enjoy them regardless of the weather, keeping them in mind is useful when plans change due to sudden bad weather.
- WA-WA-’S
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- 9-20, Utsukushigaoka 3-jo 6-chome, Kiyota-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido MAP
- Approx. 15-minute drive from Fukuzumi Subway Station
- Take the bus from Fukuzumi Subway Station, get off at "Utsukushigaoka 3-jo 7-chome," and walk for 1 minute.
- Lunch 10:00–16:00, Dinner 18:00–22:00 (L.O. 21:00)
- Open every day
- 011-375-6588
- Free
- Play equipment fee (90 minutes for lunch time, unlimited time for dinner time)
580 yen per adult, up to 2 children free, 480 yen per child from the 3rd child onwards (90 minutes for lunch)
For play only: 680 yen per adult for 60 minutes, 480 yen per child for 60 minutes (drinks only allowed, extension fees apply)
4Gochiso Kitchen Hatake no Haru
Rice balls made with carefully selected ingredients are a winter-only treat
A restaurant surrounded by nature located in the "Art Park," an art facility in Minami-ku, Sapporo, that features an art museum and workshops. It operates as a buffet in the summer, and in the winter, it offers takeout menus such as rice balls and pork miso soup.
The special winter menu rice balls use "Fukkurinko" rice from the Yoshimoto Farm in Imakane Town, southern Hokkaido. It is characterized by its fluffy, slightly sweet, and chewy texture. With satisfying items like "Hokkaido autumn salmon zangi" marinated in a special sweet and spicy sauce, and "reverse omelet rice" featuring scrambled eggs wrapped in chicken rice, these hearty rice balls are delicious enough to satisfy both adults and children.
An attractive location where you can experience art
The restaurant is located on the second floor of the Sapporo Art Museum Center, where you can enjoy the seasonal scenery of the open-air museum through large windows. Refresh your mind and body with dishes that highlight the natural flavors of ingredients, focusing on seasonal vegetables from our own garden and local Hokkaido produce.
High chairs and baby beds are available in the restaurant, and the facility also provides nursing rooms and diaper-changing tables, ensuring a comfortable visit even with a baby.
The premises also offer workshops and clay modeling experiences for children, making it a recommended spot for a first museum visit. You can experience the blessings of nature with your whole body and enjoy an extraordinary experience.
Local
Supporter
The special rice balls are the perfect size for parents and children to share. There is a large park nearby, so taking them out as a packed lunch when playing in the snow in winter is also recommended.
- Gochiso Kitchen Hatake no Haru
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- 2-75 Geijutsu no Mori, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido MAP
- Approx. 40 minutes by car from JR Sapporo Station
- Take the bus from Makomanai Subway Station and get off at "Geijutsu no Mori Center" (right there).
- Lunch buffet (summer only) 11:00–15:00 (L.O. 14:30)
Dessert time (summer only) 15:00–17:00 (L.O. 16:30) - Mondays in winter. Please check the website for details.
- 011-215-1778
- Paid (coupons available)
- Reservations accepted (large groups can be accommodated with advance notice. Not available during Golden Week or Obon. Please inquire), prices are subject to change.
5Rojiura Curry SAMURAI. Hiragishi Main Store
Enjoy local gourmet food with your children
This is a restaurant where you can enjoy soup curry, a popular local Hokkaido gourmet dish that many people want to try when visiting Sapporo. While parents with children might worry about the size of the restaurant or the spiciness of the spices, both the menu and the interior are thoughtfully designed to be child-friendly.
Based on the concept of wanting guests to enjoy delicious vegetables, the types of vegetables in the curry change with the seasons, making it popular with both local regulars and tourists.
Delightful services that welcome families with children
The "Kids' Curry," which takes into account portion sizes and allergies, is a popular menu item for families. For those with small children who cannot finish a full serving yet, the restaurant provides extra plates for sharing adult portions and can accommodate requests such as serving spicy seasonings on the side.
The interior features a calm atmosphere with antique lighting and chairs. Child-friendly services such as high chairs, comfortable raised seating areas, and picture books for loan are well-received by families.
Local
Supporter
Among the soup curry specialty restaurants in Sapporo, this one has many seats and is spacious, which is a nice point that makes it easy for families to drop by. It is packed with vegetables and looks gorgeous.
- Rojiura Curry SAMURAI. Hiragishi Main Store
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- 3-2-3 Hiragishi 3-jo, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido MAP
- Approx. 7-minute walk from Toyohira-Koen Subway Station
- 11:00–15:30 (L.O. 15:00), 17:00–21:30 (L.O. 21:00)
- Irregular holidays
- 011-824-3671
- Free
