Seafood is the specialty of Shimoda, and locally most restaurants serve fresh fish. Shimoda has a number of affordable izakaya and sushi restaurants, besides of straightforward soba joints, and many Korean places serving yakiniku. There exist a few cheap coffee shops near the station and fancier places along Perry Road, some of which double as antiques showrooms.

Restaurant in Shimoda:

Gorosaya Restaurant, 1-5-25 Shimoda-shi (Phone: 0058 23-5638). Prices are surprisingly reasonable if you keep to the set meals - their standard teishoku (Ľ1500) includes a choice of sashimi, tempura or fried fish (yaki-sakana).

Harbour Light Restaurant, 2F, 3-3-4 Shimoda-shi. If you're looking for some action, head for this small karaoke bar with a friendly English-speaking owner and a decent song-list. Mon-Sat 8pm-3am.

Izu-taro Restaurant, 1-2-1 Higashi-Hongo. Popular kaitenzushi near the station. Plates are priced at Ľ110-310, and they also offer soup, fruits and desserts. Daily 11.15am-2.30pm & 4.30-8pm.

Kiyu Restaurant, 1-10-18 Shimoda-shi. Spacious and lively fish restaurant with a choice of well-priced set meals from around Ľ1300. Closed one day a week; otherwise daily 11am-10pm.

Musashi Restaurant, 1-13-1 Shin-shi. Casual, welcoming soba restaurant with wooden tables. Its extensive menu also offers sashimi and standard rice dishes, such as tendon (rice with tempura) and katsudon (with breaded pork fillet), all for Ľ1000 or less. Closed third Tues of the month; otherwise daily 11am-8pm.

Porto Caro Restaurant, 2F, 3-3-7 Shimoda-shi. This Mediterranean restaurant with an interesting history turns out pretty authentic-tasting pizza, pasta and paella, among other dishes. The lunchtime deals are good value at around Ľ1000, while in the evening count on at least Ľ2000 per head. English menu. Daily except Wednesday 11.30am-2pm & 6-10pm.

Shoya Restaurant, 2F, 1-8-7 Higashi-Hongo (tel 0558/22-2989). One of Shimoda's top yakiniku restaurants where it's best to reserve. Not cheap - expect to pay at least Ľ3000 per person. Selective English menu. Tuesday - Sunday 5-10.30pm.

Tiny Bee Restaurant, 1-18-12 Shimoda-shi. Indulge in home-made cakes, muffins and open sandwiches at this spick-and-span coffee shop. They also do more substantial lunches. English menu. Daily except Tuesday 11am-7pm.