Chez Kentaro
シェ ケンタロウ
French in Ofuna & Kita-Kamakura, Kanagawa, 2 min walk from Kita-Kamakura Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 French restaurants in Ofuna & Kita-Kamakura
- ¥8,800least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book online: TableCheck
All 25 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Chez Kentaro is 1st of the 3 French restaurants in Ofuna & Kita-Kamakura and 8th of 31 in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone). Its least expensive dinner course is ¥8,800 (on Tabelog), 39% below the ¥14,500 median of the 17 French restaurants in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone) ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 9 of the 31 French restaurants in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone) can be. Good for a seat at the counter (6 of its 30 seats), a private room (for 2 or 4), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥8,800 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥13,200 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
French restaurants in Kamakura & Shonan with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone) | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fierte | #1 | ¥14,850 | ¥6,600 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Kamakura | — |
| IZA | #2 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Kamakura | Mon, Tue |
| Salmanje de Yoshino | #3 | ¥8,140 | ¥6,050 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Kamakura | Tue, Wed |
| Chez Kentaro | #8 | ¥8,800 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Kita-Kamakura | — |
| La Vallée d’Or | — | ¥15,000 | ¥8,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 11 min, Kita-Kamakura | Thu, Sun |
| Kamakura Ichi | — | ¥13,200 | ¥8,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | — | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Chez Kentaro
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5597-7862 (+81-50-5597-7862 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone).
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Light Lunch Course
Lunch · 5 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–12 guests
What is served (5)
- Appetizer
- Fish Dish
- Meat Dish
- Dessert
- After-Dinner Drink and Petit Four
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Light Dinner Course
Dinner · 3 hr at the table · 2–12 guests
What is served (5)
- Appetizer
- Fish Dish
- Meat Dish
- Dessert
- After-Dinner Drink and Petit Four
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Today's Lunch Course
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–12 guests
What is served (7)
- Amuse-bouche
- Appetizer
- Second Appetizer
- Fish Dish
- Meat Dish
- Dessert
- After-Dinner Drink and Petit Four
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥4,400 more than the one above
Today's Dinner Course
Dinner · 7 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 2–12 guests
What is served (7)
- Amuse-bouche
- Appetizer
- Second Appetizer
- Fish Dish
- Meat Dish
- Dessert
- After-Dinner Drink and Petit Four
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | No service charge |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 30, including 6 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 or 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 30 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Smart casual |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, Sommelier available, Take-out |
| Opened | December 2017 |
Getting there
2 min walk (130 m) from Kita-Kamakura Station.
- Leave Kita-Kamakura Station and walk south-east for 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
You arrive at Chez Kentaro.
Look for
シェ ケンタロウ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
シェ ケンタロウ神奈川県鎌倉市山ノ内407
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 407 Yamanouchi Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-0062 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 1 minute walk from JR Kita-Kamakura Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Chez Kentaro cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks and a service charge (No service charge) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Chez Kentaro?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Chez Kentaro?
Kita-Kamakura Station, about 2 minutes on foot (130 m).
Does Chez Kentaro have a dress code?
Smart casual
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.