After visiting Ganshaku Lounge for the first time in several years, the next stop was... of course, there was only one place to go! Uniqlo! I had to buy a new white shirt after a mishap with my original one at Hanakawa Milk Ice Cream 118. Then, I headed to my accommodation for the night, the "La Vista Hakodate Bay" hotel. This was my second time staying here, and I had booked a great deal with dinner included for 8,800 yen and breakfast for 2,750 yen. The dinner was at the hotel's restaurant called "Norte." The atmosphere was chic and perfect for a nice dinner. I started with a drink and then enjoyed a multi-course meal that included dishes like foie gras, scallops, pumpkin soup, duck pasta, halibut, grape granita, beef fillet, apple mille-feuille, and coffee. The highlight was the halibut with chestnut puree sauce and Ezo matsutake mushrooms. The meal was delicious, and I left looking forward to the famous breakfast at La Vista the next morning. Overall, it was a great dining experience in a casual setting, although I may have dressed up a bit too much!

Located on the first floor of the nationally famous La Vista Hakodate Bay, known for its breakfast buffet. The atmosphere is great, giving off a visitor vibe. I had the seafood-packed Pescaatore. The pasta was fettuccine, flat and chewy, just like fresh pasta should be. The tomato sauce was just right. The mussels were a delight that you can only experience at a restaurant. It was a quiet weekday due to the pandemic, which felt like a waste. I can only hope for the return of liveliness.

I had dinner at the hotel's restaurant during my stay. I was torn between Chinese cuisine and this place. The atmosphere was nice, and I got a seat by the window which was great. I ordered a course meal, and overall, the portion was quite generous. I was very full by the end. The dish I enjoyed the most was the soup with new potatoes and burdock. The bread was also very tasty, but I couldn't finish it all because I was so full. I started with a beer and then switched to a glass of red wine. It was a full-bodied glass of wine, but I enjoyed it. Thank you for the meal! ♡

When staying at the hotel, I requested dinner. My sister made the reservation for me, and the service has been excellent since the reservation, and the staff were very attentive on the day of our dinner. Although there is no vegetarian menu, the options suggested to us were 1) Warm vegetables with cheese sauce or cheese fondue, 2) Mushroom cream pasta, 3) Vegetable tomato sauce pasta, 4) Vegetable cheese pizza without meat. This time, they prepared options 2 and 4 for me and my child. The pasta was a favorite, and my child even asked for seconds. The pasta had a refined taste with lots of fresh mushrooms and tender asparagus. It seemed like they used freshly picked ingredients. The flavor was excellent with just the right amount of salt, and it was a satisfying dinner for the whole family. Since there are really no vegetarian restaurants in Hakodate, if I have the chance to visit Hakodate again, I would like to use this restaurant.

I stayed at La Vista Hakodate Bay and had a meal here. It was a course without a reservation, but it was very delicious, satisfying, and had a good amount of food.

Before returning to the hotel, I decided to stop by for another drink and enjoyed the third-rate service in Hokkaido. However, my hunger was still not satisfied, so I went to another place, Restaurant Norte. It's located inside the hotel, so even wearing a hotel gown is okay, but it felt a bit out of place. I ordered a classic draft beer (650 yen) which was really delicious. For snacks, I had a plate of assorted raw ham (1,000 yen) and a dish called "Mix Coka" (1,000 yen). The raw ham was served with olives and was the most delicious when thinly sliced. It was salty and paired well with the beer. I had never heard of "Mix Coka" before, but it was a crispy pastry filled with plenty of cheese. I enjoyed it with a generous drizzle of green sauce. To finish, I had a sweet potato shochu (550 yen) to relax my mind and stomach. Thank you for the meal. [June 2016 revisit update] Due to work extending unexpectedly, I had to give up on meeting the chef I was looking forward to seeing again. I decided to have dinner at the hotel restaurant instead. I ordered a draft beer (750 yen) after taking a bath, but the glass was tiny, so I quickly asked for a refill. I then realized that this place was completely non-smoking, so I quickly finished my drink and meal. I ordered a 120g Tencho beef fillet steak (3,600 yen) cooked medium-rare and garlic rice (300 yen). The meat had a good texture but the taste was just average for the price. The demi-glace sauce was okay. The edamame side dish had a good flavor. The garlic rice was sticky and had a buttery garlic flavor, which was tasty. I finished with a ginger back (750 yen) and paid the bill. I regretted not going to the Chinese restaurant instead. Thank you for the meal.

I visited for the first time on a trip to Hakodate. It was my first time in Hakodate, and I underestimated winter in Hokkaido... There were food stalls lined up outside for the Christmas event, but I couldn't bear the cold and went inside the building. They had reserved a restaurant in the hotel for us, which was really appreciated. [Location/Appearance] It is located in La Vista Hakodate Bay. The restaurant attached to the Dormy Inn chain hotel is well known, but what about the restaurant inside? [Interior/Crowdedness] As it was before Christmas, it seemed that most customers entered by reservation. The hotel and the restaurant were both decorated for Christmas, creating a special atmosphere. [Food/Taste] - Two appetizers - Fish dish - Meat dish - Dessert It was a simple course meal. The main meat dish was particularly delicious. The meat wrapped in crepe had a good texture. Also, the bread was surprisingly delicious.

I visited for lunch. It is located in Toyokawa-cho, on the 1st floor of Hotel La Vista Bay, called Norte. This is a Western and Spanish cuisine restaurant. Walk down the long corridor at the back of the hotel's 1st floor to reach the restaurant. The corridor was filled with Christmas decorations. Upon entering, you are asked whether you prefer Western or Chinese cuisine. This is because you can also enter the Chinese restaurant, Kaifu-ro, from the same entrance. I chose Western cuisine and was seated. The interior of the restaurant is quite stylish and has a good number of seats. The two-person table I was seated at had a glass ceiling, giving it a spacious feel. The napkin neatly standing on the plate was also interesting. I quickly decided on the Seafood Paella Lunch for 1600 yen. It comes with paella, salad, soup, coffee, and dessert. They mentioned it might take some time, but it was served without any issues. First, the salad arrived. It was a decent appetizer. Next came the soup, a consomme with bacon and other ingredients. Then, the main dish, the paella, arrived. It had clams, mussels, shrimp, squid, and mushrooms. The rice was slightly dry, but it was very delicious. Lastly, I had coffee and dessert, which was chiffon cake and ice cream. The chiffon cake with plenty of whipped cream was delicious. For this price, I was quite satisfied with the meal. I unexpectedly became quite full. The service was solid, being in a hotel restaurant. I didn't notice any issues. Non-hotel guests can also dine here. It's a good location near the Red Brick Warehouse, so it's convenient for tourists. It was a satisfying lunch. Thank you for the meal.

This is a shop located at the back of the 1st floor of Hotel La Vista Bay. When you enter, you will see two restaurants, one serving Chinese cuisine and the other serving Spanish cuisine. The atmosphere at the entrance is upscale and stylish, making it a good choice for a date. For lunch, there are three options: Paella lunch for 1500 yen, Pasta lunch for 1200 yen, and Bocadillo lunch for 1400 yen. I ordered the Paella lunch for my husband and the Pasta lunch for myself. The Paella lunch included Sangria, daily tapas, soup, salad, dessert, coffee, and a choice of two paellas. The Pasta lunch included the same items but with a choice of two pasta dishes. The Sangria was like a rich grape juice, non-alcoholic and delicious. The soup, salad, and tapas were good, nothing extraordinary. The pasta dish I had was seafood-rich Pescatore, with a good amount of seafood but a bit lacking in pasta quantity. The Paella dish had smoked chicken and mushrooms, with a decent amount of ingredients but again, the rice portion was a bit small. The dessert was a tasty Bavarois, but the portion was small. Overall, the atmosphere and service were good, and the food was delicious, but the value for money might not be the best. I might not come back for the Paella lunch at 1500 yen, but the Pasta lunch at 1300 yen was more reasonable. I may consider coming back if invited by someone else, but personally, I might choose a different restaurant next time.

This is a Spanish restaurant located on the 1st floor of Hotel Lapista Hakodate Bay, which I visited during my stay in Hakodate. The entrance is separate from the hotel entrance and is easily accessible from the street. I visited around 8 pm and there were few customers due to the rain. I ordered the seafood paella (1200 yen) and a platter of Spanish ham (800 yen). The food was decent, nothing outstanding but good for the price. However, the interior of the restaurant was a bit too dimly lit for my liking. It might be romantic for couples, but not so ideal for families or solo diners. The table I was seated at was in a dark corner, making it hard to see the food clearly. There are brighter spots in the restaurant, so I recommend choosing your table wisely.

Ravista Bay CasadeNorte I wanted to try this shop for a while and had lunch there. The shop has separate sections for Spanish and Chinese cuisine. The Spanish cuisine offers baked pasta, while the Chinese side offers baked ramen for lunch. The interior is very spacious, with a dark color scheme that gives it a slightly dim feeling. There are napkins standing on the tables. For lunch, I ordered the baked pasta, which costs 1000 yen. It comes with a salad as a starter, which was delicious with its dressing. The main baked pasta had lots of thin, chewy noodles and a variety of ingredients like shrimp, squid, octopus, and mushrooms. The first bite was tasty, with a hint of a Japanese flavor like okonomiyaki. However, I started to get tired of it halfway through, especially when chewing on the squid and octopus. The pasta, although thin, was quite filling. After the meal, coffee is served, which wasn't to my liking. I felt like I needed dessert. But for 1000 yen, this lunch is satisfying in terms of portion size. I might go back if they change up the menu. The atmosphere inside the shop is really nice!

This is a Spanish restaurant located on the first floor of the La Vista Hakodate Bay. When it first opened, they had an event where lunch was priced at 1,000 yen, so I decided to give it a try after seeing it in a local free paper. I believe the Paella lunch was 1,350 yen and the Tapas set lunch was around the same price. The restaurant is spacious, with a Chinese restaurant located at the back on the right side. The lunch comes with Sangria, a drink, salad, and soup. The soup tasted quite ordinary and the salad didn't have any particular features. The Paella didn't meet my expectations as it had few ingredients and looked big but was actually quite thin, so it felt like there wasn't a lot of food. For the Tapas set, I chose the beef red wine stew and croquettes. Again, they didn't have any distinctive flavors. At 1,350 yen, I wouldn't go back again.

I had planned a seafood-filled trip, but also wanted to try pizza and pasta, so I made a reservation at this restaurant on the first floor of the hotel. It was a disappointing dinner during my trip to Hakodate. The restaurant wasn't bad, but they only had one type of pizza and pasta. I was hoping for something rich like sea urchin or crab. I ended up trying the pizza, but it wasn't very delicious. I also wanted to drink Hokkaido wine, but there weren't many options. The menu felt lacking, and I wished I had tried a variety of dishes during my trip. After this, I went to another restaurant for more food.

On June 2nd and 3rd, I went sightseeing in Hakodate while on a business trip. As two mature women in our 50s and 60s, we opted for a sightseeing taxi for all our tours. On the 2nd, we took a 2-hour tour around Hakodate city. Hakodate is a city with a lot of natural beauty and history, so I felt like I wanted to stay for 2-3 days to explore it thoroughly. The weather was great, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We stayed at La Vista Hakodate Bay, attracted by the bath with a view of the night scenery. The hot spring water was yellowish and seemed to have a high salt content, leaving my skin smooth but slightly tingling on rough areas. It felt similar to the hot springs in Wakkanai. The hotel had a Taisho Roman theme, with elegant decor and attention to detail. Towels were placed in stylish rattan baskets for us to take to the bath. There were thoughtful touches like spare toilet paper and LAN cables in small Japanese-style bags. I liked that they provided separate loungewear and sleepwear. The accommodation cost, including breakfast and dinner, was only 13,800 yen per person, which was very reasonable. It's no wonder they have a high rate of repeat customers. The restaurant was located on the first floor of the hotel. The decor matched the hotel's atmosphere, with a mix of sophistication and casualness that made dining comfortable. The pie-wrapped uni and scallops left a lasting impression. We were served sorbet as a palate cleanser before the main course. The main dish was tender and delicious Tokachi beef. The food was excellent. One of the waitresses seemed new and sometimes forgot to explain the dishes or take our wine order promptly, which was a bit of a letdown considering the overall great service at the hotel.

I wandered around the Bay Area looking for lunch, but Blue Moon was closed until April... So I decided to check out the area with Ajisai, Yangyangtei, and Kikuyo Shokudo in Lavista, where there are also restaurants inside hotels. Surprisingly, the prices were quite reasonable, so I decided to give it a try. The pasta, salad, coffee, and dessert set was 1200 yen, while the paella, salad, soup, coffee, and dessert set was 1500 yen. The Chinese restaurant seemed to be bustling with customers, but the Western restaurant only had us and one other couple until closing time. The food review is as follows: Salad - Good, the dressing was tasty. Soup - Good, it was a consomme soup with diced radish, carrots, and bacon. Coffee - Not good, it tasted bitter as it had been sitting for about 30 minutes. Dessert - Good, it included chiffon cake, tiramisu (though it was custard, not mascarpone), and ice cream. Main dish (paella) - Bad, it was the worst dish I've ever had. It lacked flavor, seafood aroma, the shells were easily broken, the seafood was dry, and the rice was dry as well. It was like eating torture, and my friend who ordered the tomato pasta with crab was not impressed either. Overall, it was a disappointing experience, and I doubt I will be returning.

I visited for lunch. It was around 1 pm on a weekday, so the restaurant was only occupied by two families on vacation and one solo diner. The interior was spacious with light coming in from the skylight. I ordered the following: Paella lunch set (salad, soup, coffee, dessert included), Fillet steak (salad, soup, choice of bread or rice included), Beef stew (salad, soup, choice of bread or rice included). The paella seemed like it might not have been cooked with rice as there was no firmness to it. The fillet steak was sliced and tasted like roast beef, but it was tender and delicious. Among the orders, the beef stew was the most delicious with a satisfying portion. Even if dining alone, I think you can relax and enjoy your meal. It may not be the most luxurious hotel lunch, but it's good for everyday use.

I used this restaurant when staying at La Vista Hakodate Bay. Since I had seafood at Uni Murakami for lunch, I wanted something different for dinner, so we decided to eat here in the hotel. You can easily access it through a hallway from the hotel lobby. If you're staying at the hotel, you can pay at check-out. Looking at the menu, the prices were surprisingly not that high. It's on par with other restaurants. The atmosphere is nice, and the service is good since it's a hotel restaurant. We ordered a variety of appetizers, and they were nicely presented and appetizing. The paella for the main course was delicious. The portion sizes were just right for the number of people, which was considerate of them. It was easy to share. Since we didn't order drinks or dessert, it didn't cost more than 2000 yen per person. It was reasonably priced for a hotel restaurant. If you're tired of seafood, I recommend trying Spanish cuisine here.

Away from the crowded warehouses filled with tourists, just a step away, you can find this peaceful oasis. On the first floor of Hotel La Vista Bay, there are Chinese and Spanish restaurants. The interior is beautifully decorated with a bright, glass-walled dining area that feels like an open terrace. The service is top-notch, with little touches like a glass of water that set it apart from other restaurants in the area. I went for lunch and had the option of pasta or paella. Both were delicious and came with a full course meal including soup, salad, main course, dessert, and coffee. I was completely satisfied with the taste and ambiance. If this is all for 1500 yen, it's definitely worth treating yourself to a solo meal here once in a while. After the devastating tsunami during the Great East Japan Earthquake, the restaurant was affected, but thankfully it is currently open for business.