All-You-Can-Eat Crab & More! 4 Must-Try Restaurants in Sapporo for Fresh Crab Dishes

Ebikani Gassen – All-You-Can-Eat Crab!

Just two blocks west of the Susukino intersection, this 12th-floor restaurant is a paradise for crab and shrimp lovers.

Their 90-minute all-you-can-eat courses are available for groups of two or more. The A Set (9,500 yen) features unlimited horsehair crab and snow crab legs, plus a selection of side dishes like shrimp tempura, shrimp sushi, crab sushi, shrimp tempura sushi, and chawanmushi. The B Set (9,500 yen) offers unlimited king crab legs (currently substituted with spiny king crab due to price increases) and snow crab legs, with the same side dishes included.

For those who just want crab, the Crab-Only Feast (10,000 yen) includes unlimited horsehair crab, snow crab legs, and king crab legs (spiny king crab), available with or without side dishes at the same price. Add an all-you-can-drink option for 1,430 yen.

A warm, traditional Japanese-style entrance welcomes guests.

Choose your favorite combination of horsehair crab, snow crab, and king crab.

All-you-can-eat courses come with shrimp sushi, crab sushi, and shrimp tempura sushi as side dishes.

Each horsehair crab is served whole, so feel free to ask the staff for guidance on how to enjoy it. Even if you don’t speak the language, illustrated instructions make it easy to follow. Use the diagram as a guide to make sure you savor every last bite!

The staff will guide you on how to enjoy your crab.

Hokkaido Shoku Ichiba Maruumiya Paseo – Seafood & Local Delicacies

Located inside Paseo, a shopping complex directly connected to JR Sapporo Station, this izakaya is a favorite among locals for its reasonably priced seafood dishes, including crab. It’s especially popular with office workers looking for a great meal after work. For lunch, they also serve hearty daily set meals packed with flavor and value.

One of the highlights here is that you can enjoy horsehair crab year-round without a reservation. The Boiled King Crab Legs (200g) are available for 7,800 yen, while the Grilled Fresh King Crab Leg is also 7,800 yen—perfect for those who love the rich, smoky flavor of grilled crab.

Enjoy the bold flavors of king crab legs served to perfection.

The menu also features a variety of Hokkaido specialties, including Hokkaido Ramen Salad (890 yen), Grilled Crab Miso in a Shell (880 yen), and Crab Miso Cream Penne (1,180 yen). For rice dishes, options like the Mini Pork Donburi (880 yen) and the unique Corn-Filled Fried Rice (950 yen) are available.

For lunch, hearty meals such as Zangi Fried Chicken with Grated Daikon & Ponzu Set (1,100 yen) and Zangi Curry (1,100 yen) make for a satisfying meal.

The restaurant offers table seating, a semi-private room for up to 16 guests, and counter seating. With its convenient location directly connected to the station, it’s an easy stop during your travels—no need to worry about the weather!

Kyodo Ryori-tei Suginome – Savor a Luxurious Crab Kaiseki

Established in 1963, this long-standing restaurant is set in a historic stone warehouse, offering a refined atmosphere steeped in tradition. Here, you can indulge in a crab kaiseki alongside a variety of seasonal Hokkaido delicacies, beautifully prepared to highlight the region’s finest ingredients.

Built using locally sourced Sapporo stone.

The restaurant offers two types of kaiseki courses: a Crab Kaiseki and a Local Specialty Kaiseki. The Crab Kaiseki comes in two options:
・Yotei Course (11,000 yen) – An eight-course meal featuring a seafood platter, crab and vegetable salad, grilled king crab, crab shumai, and crispy fried crab, among other seasonal dishes.
・Taisetsu Course (16,500 yen) – A nine-course meal that includes grilled king crab, grilled horsehair crab shell with miso, and a small hot pot with crab, along with other seasonal specialties.

The Local Specialty Kaiseki is also available, priced between 11,000 and 16,500 yen.

For private rooms, a 15% service charge applies along with a room fee of 1,100 yen per room. Counter seating incurs a 10% service charge.

The “Taisetsu” Crab Kaiseki features 11 exquisite dishes, including hearty portions of king crab and horsehair crab.

Other à la carte options include boiled horsehair crab (1/4 portion), grilled king crab, and a crab & salmon roe rice bowl.

(Note: As of March 2025, à la carte menu items are temporarily unavailable.)

Chilled horsehair crab sashimi (À la carte menu temporarily unavailable as of March 2025).

The restaurant features nine uniquely designed private rooms, each with its own distinct charm. Guests can dine in rooms with a traditional irori hearth, antique furnishings, or a serene tea room-style setting, creating an elegant and immersive atmosphere.

A dining room designed to replicate a traditional Ainu house, Chise.

Sapporo Kaniya – A Crab Specialty Restaurant in the Heart of Susukino

This massive restaurant spans seven floors above ground and two underground, with a total of 550 seats dedicated to crab dining. A variety of private rooms make it an ideal choice for any occasion. The menu features dishes made with snow crab, king crab, and horsehair crab, along with Japanese cuisine and dishes showcasing locally sourced Hokkaido ingredients.

Street-facing entrance and cozy horigotatsu seating on the third floor.

The restaurant’s signature dishes include kani suki, kani chiri, and kani shabu, along with full-course meals featuring these crab hot pots and a refined crab kaiseki.

For the kani suki, choose between snow crab or king crab, cooked with vegetables in a secret-recipe broth and enjoyed with the flavorful soup. The kani chiri is a lighter hot pot where crab and vegetables are simmered in kombu dashi and served with a special ponzu sauce.
・Snow Crab Sukiyaki or Kani Chiri – 5,900 yen per person
・King Crab Sukiyaki or Kani Chiri – 8,000 yen per person
・Snow Crab Shabu-Shabu Course – 6,800 yen per person

King Crab Sukiyaki – a rich and flavorful hot pot experience.

For a variety of crab dishes, the Crab Kaiseki is a top choice. The Boiled Horsehair Crab Kaiseki, exclusive to the Sapporo main branch, comes in three options. The Nosappu Course (13,000 yen) features an 11-course crab feast, including snow crab sashimi, half a boiled horsehair crab, crab tofu, grilled crab miso, a small snow crab hot pot, deep-fried crab shell, and ikura rice.

The menu also offers a range of à la carte crab dishes, such as a crab sushi platter (2,400 yen) and seven pieces of snow crab nigiri (2,450 yen)—perfect for a quick yet indulgent crab experience.

The “Nosappu” course – a feast of diverse crab dishes.

More Must-Try Crab Restaurants in Sapporo!

In addition to these top picks, Sapporo is home to many other great spots for indulging in fresh, high-quality crab. Whether you’re looking for an all-you-can-eat feast, a refined kaiseki experience, or a casual izakaya serving local seafood, there’s no shortage of excellent options to explore!

This article was originally published in 2019 and updated in March 2025. Please check the official website for the latest information. Prices and menu items are subject to change.