Ueno Seiyoken Honten Grill
上野精養軒本店 グリル
French in Ueno, Okachimachi & Yushima, Tokyo, 5 min walk from Ueno Station
Our analysis
- ¥18,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥11,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook online: TableCheck
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 6
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥18,000 (on Tabelog), 64% above the ¥11,000 median of the 21 French restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥7,000 (on Tabelog) is about the same as the ¥7,700 median of 21. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 185 of the 393 French restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a private room, a less expensive lunch (from ¥7,000, 61% below its least expensive dinner course), 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: ¥18,000 on Tabelog and ¥19,800 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥7,000 on Tabelog and ¥7,700 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
French restaurants in Ueno, Asakusa & Nippori with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Tokyo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noura | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Bib Gourmand · Tabelog 100 2021 | 11 min, Asakusa | Mon, Tue |
| bistronomie Avin | — | ¥9,240 | ¥4,520 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Yushima | Sun |
| Teranga | — | ¥15,400 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Tawaramachi | Mon |
| French Restaurant ensia | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Tawaramachi | Mon, Tue |
| Ueno Seiyoken Honten Grill | — | ¥18,000 | ¥7,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Ueno | Mon |
| Cise | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Nezu | — |
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 |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sommelier |
How to book Ueno Seiyoken Honten Grill
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5597-3268 (+81-50-5597-3268 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 Tokyo.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Weekday Only Lunch Course Starting September 15.
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
- Duck
- Beef
¥7,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
Cheapest
Lunch: Steak Lunch Starting 9/15
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
- Beef
¥10,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥3,000 more than the one above
Full Lunch Course Starting 9/15～
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
- Abalone
- Wagyu
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥2,000 more than the one above
Dinner Saison Full Course Starting 9/15
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
- Beef
What is served (8)
- <Starting September 15, 2026>
- Menu items may change depending on market availability.
- Mussel Flan with Seaweed Sauce
- Poached Sweetbreads with Shellfish and Mushroom Mousse
- Special Grilled Double Consommé
- Pan-Seared Sea Bream with Cep Mushroom Purée
- "Mont Blanc Style"
- Demitasse Coffee
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥6,000 more than the one above
Dinner Celebration and Anniversary Plan Starting 9/15
Dinner · 1–8 guests
¥19,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥1,000 more than the one above
Dinner Chef's Special Menu〈Menu Special du Chef〉 Starting 9/15
Dinner · 1–8 guests
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥3,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–16:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–16:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 54 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 50 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available |
Getting there
5 min walk (430 m) from Ueno Station.
Also near: Nezu: 12 min · Yushima (Exit 1): 12 min
- Leave Ueno Station and walk north-west along Panda Bridge for 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 110 m.
- Bear right and walk 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
Ueno Seiyoken Honten Grill is on your left.
On your left
Look for
上野精養軒本店 グリル
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
上野精養軒本店 グリル東京都台東区上野公園4-58
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-58 Uenokoen Taito, Tokyo 110-0007 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - JR Ueno Station Park Exit: 5-minute walk. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Ueno Park, 260 m, about 5 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ueno Seiyoken Honten Grill cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Ueno Seiyoken Honten Grill closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Ueno Seiyoken Honten Grill?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Ueno Seiyoken Honten Grill?
Ueno Station, about 5 minutes on foot (430 m). Nezu Station is about 11 minutes away.
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.