In Nagata-cho's Kitano Hotel, near Deutsche Bank and the National Diet Building, and a short walk from major train stations like Akasakamitsuke, is the 14-seat Sushi Oumi. The head chef, nicknamed Sampei Taisho, is an expert with raw fish, having spent several years at the famous Kanesaka in Ginza. The specialty is edo-sushi, local seafood that is often marinated or cured to intensify flavor, and might include mackerel topped with green onion, seasoned flounder with kombu, or steamed abalone.

One of the city’s top places for sukiyaki—the luscious hot pot-style dish that cooks meat in a flavorful sauce—is set in Japan’s busy business district, near Tokyo Station. The restaurant has also become a destination for employees from nearby companies such as JPMorgan Chase and UBS Group. The restaurant also boasts private rooms, and also offers excellent steak.

In the distinguished Palace Hotel Tokyo, about a 10-minute walk from Tokyo Station, Wadakura is favored by businesspeople who appreciate the professional service and spacious light wood tables. The specialty is kaiseki, the traditional Japanese multicourse meal that features small plates. It’s now offering a special, 30,000-yen kaiseki course to celebrate the hotel’s 10th anniversary. There are nine private dining rooms, some of which boast a view of the Imperial Palace moat and Hibiya Park.

Opened in the spring of 2021, this restaurant is located on the 10th floor of the new Marunouchi Terrace tower in one of the city’s biggest business districts. The handsome, light-filled space is outfitted with leather banquettes and tiled floors, and the menu from chef Toru Tokushima is French-focused, with dishes such as escargot and French onion soup, plus grilled Japanese steaks.

In the commercial and shopping epicenter of Ginza, Ukai-Tei is a high-style experience, decorated with Japanese and Western antiques and colorful mosaic-tiled walls. At the center of the circular counter is a teppanyaki grill where chefs make their signature Japanese black beef as well as seasonal seafood and vegetables in front of customers. Desserts, including crème brûlèe and cakes, are served from a cart in the tearoom. Lunch starts ¥11,000, with dinner from ¥22,000 to ¥33,000.

One of Tokyo’s most notable burgers is on offer at the American steakhouse-styled the Burn. Its version is made with a dry-aged beef patty, cheese optional. Served with a knife speared through the bun, it goes for ¥2,850, and the accompanying fries are also terrific. The Burn also offers a vegan tasting menu, which still isn’t easy to find in Tokyo. At night there’s a ¥7,000 tasting menu with buttermilk fried chicken and grilled sirloin. The range of options draw an international crowd.

On the 52nd floor of the Mori Tower in Roppongi, home to such companies as Google and Goldman Sachs, the Moon boasts a panoramic view of Tokyo. (There's a casual cafe side of the dining concept as well, called the Sun.) The art-filled dining room is especially good for lunch on a nice day, and its French-inspired menu, which starts at ¥3,500, might include roasted Iberian pork, broiled salmon, or steak frites. At dinner, it offers a view of the lit-up city.

In Roppongi's Grand Hyatt Tokyo, the French Kitchen offers the option of business meetings throughout the day. At breakfast, there’s a buffet with Japanese and Western options, such as eggs Benedict and omelets. At lunch, there’s a French brasserie-inspired buffet option in the main dining room. The private dining room, which has a lovely view, has a lunch menu that starts at ¥5,280. Among the dishes: asparagus with jambon and sherry dressing, and roasted Shingen chicken with barley risotto.