Located in Okinawa City, Disco Zone has everything that will keep you dancing to the 1970s and 1980s tunes until closing. The venue encompasses a dining area, cozy booths, a full bar, and a dance floor complete with DJ, flashing lights and a disco ball. Entry is denied to people wearing sandals or work attire, and please note that foreigners are not welcome unless they arrive in a couple. Disco Zone is closed on Wednesdays.
Along Route 58 in Chatan Town, you'll be able to satisfy your meat craving at Chargrill Dining Pub Enya-koraya. Grilled chicken and pork skewers are the specialty here, and they are cooked over binchotan (Japanese high-quality charcoal made from oak). Some might say the skewers are only there to accompany the awamori (Okinawan rice liquor), and the restaurant aptly provides unlimited drink options to go with your meal. Private dining spaces accommodate large groups of friends. Please note that the restaurant is closed on Wednesdays, and only open for dinner.
An intimate space for 20, this hole-in-the-wall venue is all about fun and relaxation. Set live performances and acoustic sets take place Thursday through Saturday, while patrons can feel free to use any of the instruments in the bar for open mic night on Mondays and Wednesdays. Tuesdays are particularly special, because that's when the proprietor takes the stage and dazzles the guests with magic tricks and fortune telling. The music, Western fare, and cocktails will have you leaving with a light heart.
Izakaya TEECHI is a beach resort-themed restaurant and bar in Naha City, serving Pan-Asian cuisine and a wide range of awamori (Okinawan rice liquor) and cocktails. If you haven't tried Okinawa's taco rice yet, this is the perfect place to do so. The friendly staff are used to tourists, and more than willing to accommodate English-speaking guests. The second floor is good for private events, but the first floor can also be rented and holds up to 50 guests. All-you-can-drink specials make this venue great for parties, and customers celebrating a birthday will receive a special treat.
Umi no Chinboraa is near Tomarin Port in Naha City, and its proximity to the harbor ensures that the seafood they serve is only the freshest available from the southern Yaeyama Islands. The soft lighting and hardwood floors give the restaurant and bar the feeling of a lounge, and provides a quiet place for a family or group of friends to enjoy a traditional Okinawan meal. The impressive bar offers an all-you-can-drink menu, and set meals are available for groups over four people. Private rooms with traditional seating on tatami floors or with long benches can be reserved for large parties.
Just off Kokusai Street in the heart of Naha City, D-Set Cafe holds a variety of live events that cover musical genres from the traditional kumiodori (Okinawan folk song and dance) to jazz, rock and punk. Folk group Kaguya Himo is their headlining band, and they perform on the last Saturday of every month. Visitors will be able to find friends among the multitude of music lovers that frequent the brightly lit cafe, and groups of friends can share a pizza and fries. Opening times and cover charge vary widely according to the event, so be sure to check the website for details.