Ichimi Sake Japanese Restaurant

Ichimi Sake is a Japanese restaurant on Yarra Street in Warrandyte, in the strip of shops at the heart of the village, and dogs are welcome at its outdoor seating. The menu runs from sashimi combination platters and beef tataki to wagyu beef don, soft shell crab rolls and teriyaki salmon, with a sake list to match. It is a genuine dinner-out option in a suburb where most dog-friendly tables lean cafe, and the riverside setting makes it an easy finish to a Yarra-side walk.

The dog setup

Dogs sit with you in the outdoor section, weather permitting; the indoor room stays dog-free. Locals report staff are friendly about it and will bring out water, but carrying a bowl is sensible on busy nights. Book ahead and ask for an outdoor table when you reserve, since the dog-friendly seats are exactly the ones that go first on a fine evening.

Worth knowing

Hours vary across the week: closed Monday and Tuesday, dinner only from 5pm Wednesday and Thursday, then lunch and dinner from midday Friday through Sunday. Plan around it if you want a riverside lunch with the dog, because Friday to Sunday are the only days that works.

Getting there and parking

Ichimi sits at 188 to 202 Yarra Street in the Warrandyte township, with street parking around the shops and the Yarra River bridge a short stroll away. Weekend parking near the bridge fills early, so arrive ahead of a 12pm lunch sitting.

Pair it with

The Warrandyte River Reserve dog off leash area runs along the Yarra through town, with marked on and off-lead zones, and Stiggant Reserve anchors the western end of the river walk. For a daytime coffee stop in the same street, Now and Not Yet is the local favourite.

More ideas are on the Victoria dog friendly restaurants guide and the Warrandyte destination page.