Saint-Émilion
サンテミリオン
French in Kokura, Fukuoka, 6 min walk from Heiwadōri Station
Our analysis
- #1of 4 French restaurants in Kokura
- ¥12,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 3
In our ranking, Saint-Émilion is 1st of the 4 French restaurants in Kokura. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥12,000 (on its website), 27% below the ¥16,500 median of the 21 French restaurants in Fukuoka ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 22 of the 44 French restaurants in Fukuoka can be. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8) and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥14,520 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu; ¥18,150 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
How it compares
French restaurants in Kokura 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Émilion | — | ¥12,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Heiwadōri | Mon, Sun |
| flare | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Nishi-Kokura | Mon |
| Ohno | — | ¥23,000 | ¥23,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Heiwadōri | — |
| Restaurant KIMOTO | — | ¥12,100 | ¥9,680 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 7 min, Tanga | Sun |
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 | Private rooms, Sofa seating, Sommelier |
How to book Saint-Émilion
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5593-7679 (+81-50-5593-7679 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
MuneA Standard Full Course Meal
2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–5 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$90
Cheapest
MenuB Course (Upgraded from MenuA)
2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–5 guests
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$110
¥3,300 more than the one above
Miyazaki Beef Female Chateaubriand Special Course
5 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Beef
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥3,300 more than the one above
Degustation Seasonal Recommended Course
Degustation
2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–5 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$150
¥2,200 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | A service charge of 10% will be added separately. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Thursday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Friday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Saturday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 30 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 34 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking All seats are non-smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Sofa seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available, Take-out |
| Opened | May 2007 |
Getting there
6 min walk (500 m) from Heiwadōri Station.
Also near: Tanga: 8 min · Kokura: 13 min
- Leave Heiwadōri Station and walk east for 320 m.
- Turn right at Ministop and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 70 m.
Saint-Émilion is on your right.
On your right
Look for
サンテミリオン
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
立花ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
サンテミリオン福岡県北九州市小倉北区堺町2-3-33 立花ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-3-33 Sakaimachi Kokurakita-ku Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 802-0005 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 10 minutes walk from JR Kokura Station,. |
From the restaurant's website
| Chef | Iichiro Watanabe |
|---|---|
| Michelin Guide | 2019: one star |
As stated on saintemilion.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Saint-Émilion cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 10% will be added separately.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Saint-Émilion closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Saint-Émilion?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Saint-Émilion?
Heiwadōri Station, about 6 minutes on foot (500 m). Tanga Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Saint-Émilion have a Michelin star?
According to its website, Saint-Émilion was awarded one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2019. This is what the restaurant states on its own website; the Michelin Guide itself is the authority.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.