Bluto's Cafe

Bluto's Café is a seaside restaurant in Shirahama (Minamibōsō) serving Western/Franco-style dishes like pastas, paella, gratin and a French course. Lunch sets include salad, soup, drink and dessert; house-made cakes and ice cream are highlights.

The café has a dog-friendly terrace, on-site parking and is locally popular with motorcyclists. It’s open 11:00–18:00 (last order 17:00) and closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; reservations by phone are available.

You’ll sit in a relaxed villa-style space or on a small terrace facing the grounds and order from a menu of French-influenced comfort dishes.

What you'll eat

• Lunch sets with salad, soup, drink and dessert; pastas from about ¥900.
• Signature options include a French course (~¥2,500), “Bluto’s plate” (~¥1,200) and house-made cakes (~¥300).
• Desserts and ice cream made on site; portions are café-style, shareable.

Practicalities

• Terrace seating is dog-friendly; there is on-site parking.
• Kitchen stops taking orders by 17:00; closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
• Phone/FAX reservations available (TEL 0470-38-2129).

Best way to experience it:

Arrive for lunch to sample a set meal and a house dessert, reserve ahead for weekend seating, and use the terrace if you have a dog or are traveling by motorcycle.