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Etsu Izakaya, Mermaid Beach, AU-QLD

Etsu Izakaya

4.8
4.8
1995 Reviews
$41 to $100
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 82 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
Etsu is a Japanese izakaya which focuses on local amazing produce in our dishes which are designed to be shared amongst friends. We have one of the largest Japanese whisky collections on our back bar which we recommend served over hand cut ice or try one of our sakes or Japanese tap beers. Our sashimi is the freshest around and our fave place to sit is at the dining bar. Kanpaii!!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 16:30–00:00
  • Phone number
    (07) 5526 0944
  • Website
    http://www.etsu.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Experiences

  • $110 Omakase

    A$110.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    $110 Omakase Edamame Sashimi & oysters Tuna maki King prawn tempura Wagyu kushiyaki and bay bug skewer Lobster & Prawn Gyoza 7+ Wagyu striploin

  • $75 Omakase

    A$75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    $75 Omakase Edamame Hamachi Carpaccio Aburi salmon Teryaki chicken and pork belly skewer Fish tempura Beef Tenderloin

  • Late New Years Eve 7 course set menu

    A$55.00 - A$210.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    The Garden of Etsu is waiting for you..Join us for a spectacular night at Etsu with our 7 course New Years Eve menu. You will begin your night with a glass of French champagne and our staff will lead you through a culinary experience like no other. We will have you dancing your way into 2025 with our evening entertainment! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Menu

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What 1,995 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Gold Coast

    Best Overall

  • Gold Coast

    Best Food

  • Gold Coast

    Best Service

  • Gold Coast

    Best Ambience

  • Gold Coast

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Gold Coast

    Hot spot

  • Gold Coast

    Lively

  • Gold Coast

    Most Booked

  • Central Gold Coast

    Best Overall

  • Central Gold Coast

    Best Food

  • Central Gold Coast

    Best Service

  • Central Gold Coast

    Best Ambience

  • Central Gold Coast

    Best Value

  • Central Gold Coast

    Innovative

  • Central Gold Coast

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Central Gold Coast

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Central Gold Coast

    Hot spot

  • Central Gold Coast

    Romantic

  • Central Gold Coast

    Lively

  • Central Gold Coast

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Etsu Izakaya offers an unforgettable dining experience on the Gold Coast with its "fantastic vibe" and "amazing food." The "exceptional service" and creative menu, featuring standout dishes like wagyu and sushi, leave patrons eager to return. The unique decor and lively atmosphere make it a must-visit destination.

1,995 Reviews

  1. Steve

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Very expensive for what you get. My sashimi was very average and for a Japanese Restaurant it was unacceptable. The rest of the food was ok to good but very expensive. The service was exemplary.

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  2. Claire

    Brisbane

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again great food, great atmosphere and great service. AAA+

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  3. Elizabeth

    New South Wales

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Awesome food, great service just pretty loud so was challenging to hear but small price to pay for groovy and fab food!

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  4. Matt

    Nashville

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tough to find- almost gave up but so glad we didn’t. Trendy, packed excellent restaurant hidden behind a red lamp and a barn door in a relatively quiet part of town. Food was all excellent from the sushi to the steak special (tomahawk). Felt like an upscale locals place.

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  5. victoria

    Hungary

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Very expensive for what we had , we hope that would be more healthy options

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  6. Nancy

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food! Loved the whole experience! Dessert menu was a bit of a let down…

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  7. Nicolette

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall my partner and I enjoyed the experience. Thought the food was outstanding. Only thing would fault is the size of your skewers. Other than that every element ticked the box of a high quality Resturant

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  8. Jordan

    Gold Coast

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! Friendly service and superb food. We were most impressed with the handling of our gluten free dietary requirement. Can’t wait to go back!

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  9. mark

    Gold Coast

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both excellent food and service. One of the best on the coast.

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  10. Nikki

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Sensational food and great service! Cannot fault a dish. Each one was better than the next

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FAQs

Etsu Izakaya is rated 4.8 stars by 1995 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 82 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Etsu Izakaya

2440 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, AU-QLD 4218

Additional information

  • Area
    Mermaid Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 16:30–00:00
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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