The Tavern Grill & Lounge

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

European Classics Above the Tokyo Skyline

Perched on the 51st floor of Andaz Tokyo in Toranomon Hills, The Tavern Grill & Lounge occupies a space where the city stretches out in every direction and the cooking is rooted in something equally expansive: the European classic tradition. The restaurant's guiding concept balances tradition and innovation, drawing on authentic European techniques while grounding the menu in natural, locally sourced Japanese ingredients and the work of passionate local artisans.

That balance shows up most clearly in the signature Pepper Steak — a traditional French preparation made with Japanese beef tenderloin, flambéed tableside with cognac and finished in the same pan. It arrives with mashed potatoes built from carefully selected varieties and generous butter. The dish is both a statement of technique and a reason to return.

A Room That Works at Every Hour

The Tavern operates across the full arc of the day. Lunch courses range from a brisk two-course format to a four-course menu suited to business entertaining. The Weekend Brunch Buffet opens with savory cakes, quiche, and a special roast before moving to main choices that include the Pepper Steak and Grilled Fuji Salmon, closing with a pastry chef's patisserie spread. Come evening, the lounge shifts into a different register: from 5 to 8 pm, the "High Up" highball happy hour brings mixologist-crafted cocktails, beer, wine, and DJ music against the Tokyo panorama.

For those marking an occasion, a dedicated celebration dinner plan pairs a five-course menu with a half bottle of Champagne, a bouquet, and a guaranteed window-side table — the kind of detail that makes the room feel considered rather than transactional.

Recognition and the Wine Program

Wine Spectator recognized The Tavern with its Award of Excellence in 2024, a reflection of a list that takes seriously the pairing demands of European cuisine. The weekly T-Bone Tuesday — a full T-bone with a bottle of red or rosé — is one practical expression of that wine commitment.

The overall experience is one of a European dining room that happens to sit above one of Tokyo's most dynamic neighborhoods, with a kitchen that respects its source material on both continents.