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Etsu Izakaya, Mermaid Beach, AU-QLD

Etsu Izakaya

4.8
4.8
2069 Reviews
$41 to $100
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
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

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What 2,069 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 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

    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 offers an exceptional dining experience on the Gold Coast, highlighted by "amazing food," "outstanding service," and a "lively atmosphere." The restaurant's unique entrance and vibrant decor add charm, while dishes like sashimi and charred corn skewers captivate diners. Despite its popularity making reservations challenging, Etsu remains a "hidden gem" and a "must-visit" for Japanese cuisine lovers.

2,069 Reviews

  1. Paul

    Gold Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place to dine and enjoy a quality evening

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  2. Erin VIP

    Gold Coast4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Devastating they have removed the koroko balls off the menu. We sat in a booth and there was a large group of girls behind us in the next door booth- they kept flicking their long hair onto our shoulders and were very very loud.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, fantastic ambience and service was great. Entry was a great surprise!

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  4. elliot

    Hawaii4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a really solid Japanese place amazing service

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food … everything we had was delicious. Highly recommend to save room for ‘The Ikigai’ dessert 😋

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Gold Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing dining experience. Still my favourite 5 ⭐️

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  7. Liz

    Brisbane7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this place! Food was next level amazing! Service was fantastic! I loved the secret entry with just the red lantern and closed wooden door, which added to the surprise and excitement when the doors opened. I would highly recommend Etsu! The only negative was that it was just a little loud for our group of seven people making it hard to talk and hear each other.

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  8. Michel

    Gold Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved absolutely everything about Etsu Izakaya the money you enter you could be literally anywhere in the world food quality and service was the best on the Gold Coast

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was phenomenal. The wagyu sando was delectable and the drinks were outstanding. Vibes were great. Definitely a highlight during our holiday trip.

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  10. Narelle

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such amazing and interesting food! Loved it! Great ambience as well.

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FAQs

Etsu Izakaya is rated 4.8 stars by 2069 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 65 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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