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Etsu Izakaya, Mermaid Beach, AU-QLD

Etsu Izakaya

4.8
4.8
2086 Reviews
$41 to $100
Japanese
2440 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, AU-QLD 4218

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 53 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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 4:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (07) 5526 0944
  • Website
    http://www.etsu.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Experiences

  • $110 Omakase

    $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

    $75.00 per person

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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 2,086 people are saying

Etsu Izakaya reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 Service

  • Gold Coast

    Best Ambience

  • Gold Coast

    Innovative

  • Gold Coast

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Gold Coast

    Hot spot

  • 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

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Central Gold Coast

    Hot spot

  • Central Gold Coast

    Lively

  • Central Gold Coast

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Etsu Izakaya on the Gold Coast offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food," "impeccable service," and a "great atmosphere." Diners consistently praise the imaginative menu, featuring highlights like the pork bao buns and wagyu gyoza. Despite some noise levels, the "friendly staff" and "incredible dining experience" make Etsu a standout destination.

2,086 Reviews

  1. Quentin

    Gold Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappointed. One of the all time best restaurants on the Gold Coast.

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  2. Bruce VIP

    Sydney7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time back and it was even better than we thought possible …. Just fantastic food and excellent staff

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  3. Emily

    Gold Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to try the new menu - it is excellent! Especially the pork bao buns and the wagu gyoza. As always, the service is impeccable with friendly, welcoming staff. I can’t recommend this place enough :)

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  4. Matt VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Emily and staff, warm and inviting! Amazing food.

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  5. suzie

    Tropical QLD8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time we visit the Gold Coast we eat here and this restaurant just keeps getting better (if that is possible as it has always been so good) The food is imaginative without being confronting and if we didn't live so far away I would be back there again tomorrow. Every table was taken and the whole restaurant has a great buzz. Great staff, excellent food - what more is there !!?

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  6. AJ

    Gold Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Etsu delivered once again - amazing food, service and atmosphere!

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  7. Kym

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favourite place to eat on the coast!! Absolutely love the food to the service amazing overall experience

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  8. Tracy

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time not the place for fine dining was very noisy hard to talk on a shared table but fantastic food and service

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  9. Jason

    London17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, we went for the set menu which was perfect, the food was delicious and they catered for each person’s dietary requirements. The serving staff was really friendly and suggested some great options, and the sommelier was very helpful in choosing the right wine for us, letting us taste a couple of options so we could end up with the right bottle for us. The ambience is fun and buzzy and decor great too. We loved our experience at Etsu and will definitely be going again.

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  10. Jess

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we love etsu !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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FAQs

Etsu Izakaya is rated 4.8 stars by 2086 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. Central Gold Coast
  5. Mermaid Beach

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 53 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 4:30 pm–12:00 am
  • 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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