essence
レストランエッサンス
French in Dazaifu & Onojo Area, Fukuoka, 7 min walk from Dazaifu Station
Our analysis
- ¥10,000least expensive lunch course; median ¥8,800
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥10,000 (on its website), 14% above the ¥8,800 median of the 21 French restaurants in Fukuoka ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings by phone only; 22 of the 44 French restaurants in Fukuoka can be booked online in English. Good for an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
French restaurants in Fukuoka with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Fukuoka | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illimite | — | ¥19,800 | ¥13,200 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Tenjin-minami | Mon, Sun |
| flare | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Nishi-Kokura | Mon |
| essence | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥10,000 | Phone only | — | 7 min, Dazaifu | — |
| Bistro Peche mignon | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Phone only | — | 10 min, Nishitetsu Hirao | Wed |
| Le comptoir de TABATA | — | ¥16,940 | ¥16,940 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Yakuin-ōdōri | Mon, Tue |
| Les Celebrites | — | ¥15,000 | ¥5,300 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Gion | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Wheelchair accessible |
How to book essence
- Call 092-555-3112 (+81-92-555-3112 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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 Fukuoka.
Can't get a table? French restaurants nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person. See the page
ショートコース(平日お昼限定)
Lunch
¥10,000
per person, ≈$70
Cheapest
フルコース
¥13,000
per person, ≈$90
¥3,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Night view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Wheelchair access |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises |
| Opened | May 2011 |
Getting there
7 min walk (570 m) from Dazaifu Station.
Also near: Nishitetsu Gojō: 18 min
- Leave Dazaifu Station and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 220 m.
- Turn left and walk 150 m.
essence is on your right.
On your right
Look for
レストランエッサンス
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
Show this to a taxi driver
レストランエッサンス福岡県太宰府市石坂4-6-17 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-6-17 Ishizaka Dazaifu, Fukuoka 818-0118 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 411 meters from Dazaifu. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Dazaifu Tenmangū, 390 m, about 7 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does essence cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; payment is cash only.
What is the nearest station to essence?
Dazaifu Station, about 7 minutes on foot (570 m). Nishitetsu Gojō Station is about 18 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.