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Watabe Restaurant

4.6
·491k reviews·,

A charming French restaurant in a renovated old folk house, offering stylish dishes with views of a lush garden and the Enoden train.

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Watabe Restaurant

Watabe Restaurant

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Must-see attractions

A charming French restaurant in a renovated old folk house, offering stylish dishes with views of a lush garden and the Enoden train.

4.6
(491k reviews)

"A delightful escape with elegant food and a unique atmosphere."

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Book Ahead

Reservations are highly recommended due to limited seating. Call well in advance to secure your spot.

Lunch Courses

Consider the lunch courses for excellent value. They include appetizers, bread, a main dish, and dessert.

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Quick Facts

Closed·Opens 5:30PM

Cuisine

French

Price

Mid-range

Phone

+81 467-22-8680

Address

レストランワタベ, 1-1 Sakanoshita, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0021, Japan

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Charming Old Folk House Ambiance

Charming Old Folk House Ambiance

Dine in a beautifully renovated old folk house with lush garden views and the unique sight of the Enoden train passing by.

Stylish French Cuisine

Stylish French Cuisine

Experience elegantly prepared French dishes, with lunch courses offering great value and refined flavors.

Stewed Beef Cheek

Stewed Beef Cheek

A tender and delicious slow-cooked beef cheek that reviewers rave about, melting in your mouth with rich flavor.

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Book Ahead

Reservations are highly recommended due to limited seating. Call well in advance to secure your spot.

Lunch Courses

Consider the lunch courses for excellent value. They include appetizers, bread, a main dish, and dessert.

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Timing is Key

Visiting during weekdays or off-peak hours might help avoid crowds and ensure a smoother dining experience.

Be Aware of Portions

Some diners found the lunch portions to be small for the price, so manage expectations accordingly.

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Book Ahead

Reservations are highly recommended due to limited seating. Call well in advance to secure your spot.

Lunch Courses

Consider the lunch courses for excellent value. They include appetizers, bread, a main dish, and dessert.

Timing is Key

Visiting during weekdays or off-peak hours might help avoid crowds and ensure a smoother dining experience.

Be Aware of Portions

Some diners found the lunch portions to be small for the price, so manage expectations accordingly.

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

Watabe Restaurant offers a beautiful dining experience in a renovated old folk house, with many praising the ambiance and the visually appealing, well-prepared French cuisine. However, some guests have expressed disappointment with portion sizes relative to the price, and occasionally with service.

"(Translated by Google) Close to Kamakura Hase Station. A restaurant that you can enter by crossing the Enoden train tracks. It has a nice feel, just like an old folk house in Kamakura. You can eat while watching the Enoden train. Highly recommended. A hidden restaurant. A restaurant with good food.

(Original)
鎌倉長谷駅すぐ近く。江ノ電の線路を渡って入るレストラン。鎌倉の古民家そのままの良い感じ。江ノ電を観ながらお食事できる。おすすめ高い。隠れ家的なレストラン。良いお料理のお店。"

Naka Ryu

"(Translated by Google) The cost performance is poor. All three 3000 yen items are too small. The customer service staff didn't even smile. The entrance is nice but feels like a waste. The main dish, stewed pork, was delicious. The pork terrine for the appetizer had a strong smell.

(Original)
コスパ悪いです。3000円三品全て少量過ぎる。接客の方は笑顔一つ無い。入口は素敵なのにもったい無い感じです。メインの豚肉の煮込みは美味しかった。前菜の豚肉のテリーヌは臭みがありました。"

Hiromi Kusaka

"(Translated by Google) I used it for lunch today.
Lunch for 3,000 yen and duck lunch for 3,500 yen.
Thank you for your request. The atmosphere of the restaurant is good, and the recent lunch prices are close to 2,000 yen (depending on the grade of the restaurant), so I thought it would be a reasonably rich lunch for me, and I was looking forward to it.The appetizers were delicious, but they were kind of small...but I guess it's just an appetizer...
Then came the mains.
The taste was good, it was delicious, but...one piece of bone-in duck meat...
Green peas and peas The main dish for the person sitting with me was a piece of beef and about 2 tablespoons of risotto...

I see…

So what's next? What staple food will come? ?
I thought,

Dessert served with a smile from the female staff
It was coffee💦

yeah,,,?

This is the end... ? ?

It's okay if you're 80% hungry.
It was 3 times as big as my belly.

too little volume
I wasn't satisfied at all, so I went to a nearby Thai restaurant and ate some delicious gapao rice.

The taste is quite delicious
The atmosphere of the store is not bad either,
With this completely unfulfilling volume
This price is for lunch
I think it's tough.
Or even duck or beef?
Is it because of the super high-end costs? ? Rather than being disappointed, even the smiling staff's response was scary... I visited for lunch, but I was surprised at the lack of portions.
It was a really disappointing store.
As others have said, in terms of volume, it can't be helped that it's a low-star level...

Location, atmosphere, taste is not bad, rather
It was a shame because it was a nice space.

Will the store read this? ? If you are dissatisfied with this, please try having lunch at various restaurants.
I think it would be helpful if you could use it as a reference.

(Original)
本日ランチで利用させて頂きました。
3000 円と鴨のランチ3500円のランチを
お願い致しました。 お店の雰囲気もよく、ここ最近のランチ相場がもちろんお店のグレードにもよりますが 2000円近くなっているため 自分にとっては まずまずのリッチなランチと思い 期待してましたが 前菜はまあ 美味しいものの なんかちっちゃ…けどまあ 前菜だしと思い…
その後メインが来ました。
味は まっ、美味しいのは美味しかったのですが… 鴨の骨付き肉一個に
グリーンピースパラパラ 同席していた方のメインは 牛肉一カケにリゾットスプーン大さじ2杯くらい…

なるほど…

で次は? 何の主食がくるかな…??
と思ったら、

女性スタッフの笑顔で デザートと
コーヒーでした💦

ん、、、?

これで 終わり………。??

腹八分目ならまだしも
腹3分のボリュームでした。

あまりにボリューム少なく
全然満たされないため 近くのタイ料理やさんで 美味しいガパオライス食べました。

味はそれなりに美味しく
お店の雰囲気も悪くないのですが、
この全然満たされないボリュームで
この値段はランチとしては
厳しいかと思います。
それとも よっぽど 鴨も 牛肉も
超高級なコストがかかっているのでしょうか!? 残念と言うより 笑顔のスタッフの対応すら怖く… ランチとして伺いましたが このボリュームの無さにはびっくりでした。
まっ結果残念なお店でした。
他の方も述べてるように ボリュームに関しては星少レベルは仕方ないかと…

場所 雰囲気 味は悪くなくむしろ
いい空間だっただけに、残念でした。

お店の方がこれを読まれ ??や不服に思われてしまうのであれば、是非 いろいろなお店のランチを召し上がられてみて、
参考にされてみれば宜しいかと思います。"

sa ta

What People Like

Unique old folk house atmosphere
Stylish and delicious French cuisine
Beautiful garden views

What People Dislike

Small portion sizes for the price
Inconsistent service

Frequently Asked Questions

Watabe Restaurant serves French cuisine.

Yes, making reservations well in advance is highly recommended due to limited seating capacity.

Lunch typically includes courses with appetizers, bread, a choice of fish or meat main, and dessert.

The restaurant is set in a charming old folk house, offering a calm atmosphere with views of a lush garden.

Some reviews suggest that portion sizes for lunch can be small relative to the price.

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Yes, the restaurant is located near the Enoden railroad tracks, and some seats offer views of the train passing by.

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