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Etsu Izakaya, Mermaid Beach, AU-QLD

Etsu Izakaya

4.8
4.8
1983 Reviews
$41 to $100
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 72 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 4:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (07) 5526 0944
  • 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
  • Early New Years Eve Dinner

    $55.00 - $175.00 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 to start. You will begin your night with a glass of French champagne and our staff will lead you through a culinary experience like no other. This is the perfect time to dine and still make those New Years Eve fireworks! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

What 1,983 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

NoiseEnergetic

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 on the Gold Coast delivers an unforgettable dining experience with its "fantastic vibe" and "amazing food." Visitors rave about its "excellent service" and "creative, delicious dishes." The hidden entrance adds an element of surprise, while the lively atmosphere makes it perfect for both casual and special occasions.

1,983 Reviews
  1. Rob

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lachlan, great professional service with casual flair. No pretences just great friendly confident service.

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  2. Jay

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing as always, it’s nice that they keep having a high standards year after year. We had a feed me as a pescatarian for two and one star drop only comes from the fact that I felt that they imagination with variety of dishes could have been noch more. That said, I understand our dietary restrictions and like said, amazing experience as always.

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  3. Igno

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was excellent overall. Ordered the $75 Omakase, every item we were served was outstanding apart from the beef dish which was okay, slightly overcooked, was the only dish that was a bit of a letdown but everything else was amazing. The dessert we ordered by recommendation was absolutely devine. 9/10

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  4. Caryn

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfection! We sat at the bar and had the most wonderful birthday celebration.

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  5. nathyan

    Gold Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was amazing love this place had a great date with my lovely lady

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  6. Bob

    Gold Coast

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been a frequent visitor for many years ,we love the food and believe in giving our feedback ,service was as great as always,we love sitting at the bar ,the eggplant was not what we expect as tempura,it was more fried food ,sorry,we know that dining experiences vary as staff changes ,we will be back as Etsu is such a special place on the GC,i know you will deliver next time … Amelie is amazing,see you then

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  7. Amin

    Brisbane

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It is a trendy place. The food was mostly very good. The lobster and prawn gyoza as well as the pork belly skewers were exceptional. The other meals we had were just good. The waiter we were assign seemed like he was always in a rush and which flowed through to how I felt. I felt rushed and didn't have the waiters attention or time. This service did not correspond with the cost of meals at Etsu

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  8. Dave

    Victoria

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time at Etsu and I was very impressed. Great service, great ambience and amazing food

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  9. Scott

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was exceptional, ambitious was great. Definitely the best Japanese on the coast!

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  10. Mark

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic vibe, great service and outstanding food, we’ll be back

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FAQs

Etsu Izakaya is rated 4.8 stars by 1983 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 72 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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