Pergola, the all-day dining restaurant at Hotel Associa Shizuoka (Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City; General Manager: Shusei Sakaguchi), is hosting its July and August buffet, Shizuoka Marche. This summer, kids' meals are offered at special prices, making it easy for families to enjoy a hotel buffet together. As if wandering through a local market, guests can sample a variety of dishes featuring Shizuoka Prefecture ingredients and seasonal flavors.
Live Kitchen Favorites and Time-Limited Specials
At the live kitchen, chefs finish dishes right in front of guests. Lunch and dinner each also feature a special one-plate-per-guest menu.
Live Kitchen
- Salt Lemon Beef Burger
- Tomato and Basil Capellini (lunch)
- Chilled Truffle Pasta (dinner)
- Mozzarella Margherita
- Spicy Mayo Corn Pizza with a Hint of Curry (dinner)
Salt Lemon Beef Burger
The patty combines coarsely and finely ground beef for a texture that lets the meat's flavor shine through. A refreshing sauce of salt lemon, onion, and pickles rounds out the burger with a taste suited to summer.
Lunch Only (One Plate Per Guest)
Steamed Red Snapper with Ravigote Sauce
Red snapper is gently steamed at 62 degrees Celsius for a moist, tender texture, then finished with a ravigote sauce of summer vegetables marinated in vinegar for a refreshing bite.
Dinner Only (One Plate Per Guest)
Roast Beef of Shizuoka Prefecture Beef
Made with lean inside round beef, the roast beef is paired with a rich gravy sauce simmered over five days, adding even more depth to the flavor of the meat.
A Summer Buffet Celebrating Shizuoka's Seasonal Flavors
The buffet features a wide range of dishes, from hot and cold plates to a salad bar with Shizuoka Prefecture vegetables and summery desserts.
Menu highlights
Cold Dishes
- Shizuoka Prefecture Egg Chilled Royale
- Caprese
- Grilled Eggplant Mousse
- Chilled Corn Soup
- Chilled Squid with Okra and Molokheiya (lunch)
- Sea Bass Ceviche (dinner)
Hot Dishes
- Jambalaya (lunch)
- Provençal-Style Chicken
- Pork Charcutière
- Fried White Fish with Lemon Tartar Sauce
- Eggplant Lasagna
- Warm Vegetables with Shizuoka Green Tea Bagna Cauda (dinner)
Make-Your-Own Corners
- Salad Bar
- Tacos Bar
Desserts
- Mango Shortcake
- Shizuoka Milk Custard Tart
- Blancmange with Peach Sauce
- Passion Fruit-Flavored Kohakuto (Crystal Candy)
- Apricot-Scented Jelly and Lychee Mousse
- Coconut and Pineapple Gateau
- Watermelon Fruit Punch, and more
Families Can Save This Summer with Kids Dining
To make family meals during summer vacation more affordable, children in elementary school and younger can dine at special prices. Kids' chairs and tableware are available, so families with young children can enjoy the buffet comfortably.
July weekends only: Free for children in elementary school and younger
August weekdays only: Half price for elementary school students, free for preschoolers
Note: The offer applies to one child per two adults.
Note: Not valid during the Obon period, August 8 to 16.
Hamburgers, corn soup, pizza, and other kid-friendly dishes are also on the menu, and children can build their own tacos by choosing their favorite toppings.
The buffet suits family meals during summer vacation as well as gatherings with friends, and a group plan for parties of five or more is also available at dinner.
Summer Buffet "Shizuoka Marche" Overview
Dates: Through Monday, August 31, 2026
Hours:
Lunch Buffet
- Weekdays: 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM (last entry 1:00 PM)
- Weekends and holidays: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM (last entry 2:00 PM)
- On August 8 (Sat), 9 (Sun), 11 (Tue, holiday), 15 (Sat), and 16 (Sun), lunch is served in two seatings: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Dinner Buffet
- 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM (last entry 7:30 PM)
Price: Adults from ¥3,500 for lunch, from ¥4,800 for dinner (prices vary by day of the week and during the Obon period, August 8 to 16; senior and children's pricing also available)
Reservations: Available through the official website
All photos are for illustrative purposes. Prices include tax. Menu content is subject to change depending on ingredient availability.
