THE ISLAND'S TABLE.— a special day, a special place, a special time —
Oceanfront Grill St.ELMO — the restaurant closest to the sea on Ishigaki, with ocean views from every seat
The restaurant closest to the sea on Ishigaki
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— a special day, a special place, a special time —
An emerald sea in front of you, and the sun sinking into the horizon. St.ELMO is the restaurant closest to the sea on Ishigaki, an oceanfront dining room where the island's views and its food can be enjoyed from morning to night.
The kitchen is led by a Michelin-starred chef. Ishigaki beef, Agu pork, island vegetables — the island's produce, handled with real skill and served without ceremony. We promise not to turn a special trip into something stiff.
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About St.ELMO
A pale blue light that appears at the tip of a ship's mast on stormy nights — that isSt. Elmo's Fire. Sailors took it as a sign of hope. St.ELMO carries that name, and lights a small lamp for those travelling the island.
est.2016 / Ishigaki
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Chef Seishi Kiyota SEISHI KIYOTA
Chef
In 2010, at his restaurant in Kitashinchi, Osaka, Seishi Kiyota took a Michelin star. Through moves to Shinsaibashi and then Tsukamoto his cooking stayed in the guide, and in 2024 it was again named a Selected Restaurant. The plates that held the attention of city diners for so long now come out of a kitchen on this island.
Ocean View
Spread out before the terrace is an unobstructed emerald green sea.
Open island hours through the day, and at dusk, a sun that sets the whole sky burning red.
Midday
Sunset
The same seat, at noon and at dusk. Drag the handle to compare the two.
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An oceanfront grill on the Ishigaki shoreline, right at the water's edge.
Ishigaki beef burgers and açaí bowls by day; by night, Ishigaki beef steak and the chef's full course as the sun sets into the horizon.
A quiet companion to a special day of your journey.
Sunset times change with the season. Opening may also vary with weather and conditions, so please check our social media for the latest.
FAQ
Dinner (17:00–22:00) is best booked in advance. Only the eight-course French full course must be reserved by the previous day; Ishigaki beef steak can be booked on the day. Lunch (10:00–15:00) is open without a reservation. Book online (TableCheck) or by phone (+81 980-87-6250).
1629-3 Arakawa, Ishigaki City, Okinawa — about ten minutes by car from central Ishigaki. We sit on the oceanfront, closer to the sea than anywhere else on the island, with the water directly in front of your table.
From easy café dishes such as açaí bowls, Ishigaki beef burgers and pasta, through to Ishigaki beef steak (120g, from JPY 7,800). Take your time, with the sea in view.
Ishigaki beef sirloin and fillet steaks (120g from JPY 9,800), and an eight-course French full course served to the timing of the sunset (JPY 19,800, reserved by the previous day). Cooked by a chef who earned a Michelin star.
Yes. Ishigaki beef steak can be booked on the day, and you are welcome without a reservation. Only the eight-course full course (JPY 19,800) needs a reservation by the previous day, because of the preparation involved.
Yes. We are glad to help with anniversaries, birthdays, proposals and similar occasions. Just let us know when you book.
Forty-eight seats in total, every one with an ocean view. Terrace seating is available if you would like the sea breeze.
As the sun goes down,
The most beautiful plate of all.
Do get in touch about anniversaries, important evenings, or anything you would like arranged.
You can reserve a table for lunch only. Dropping in for a coffee is just as welcome.
