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Etsu Izakaya, Mermaid Beach, AU-QLD

Etsu Izakaya

4.8
4.8
2082 Reviews
$41 to $100
Japanese
2440 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, AU-QLD 4218

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 83 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!!

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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
  • 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

What 2,082 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

NoiseEnergetic

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 offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing food" and "impeccable service" in a unique, vibrant atmosphere. Standout dishes include pork bao buns and wagyu gyoza. While it's a bit noisy, the ambiance is lively, making it a favored spot on the Gold Coast for both locals and visitors.
2,082 Reviews
  1. Emily

    Gold Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. suzie

    Tropical QLD8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. AJ

    Gold Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. Kym

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Manny

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a find! An outstanding experience from the minute you step through the door. Everyone playing there part in the team to a tee, we couldn’t ask for more. Thank you once again. We will be back!

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  9. Joyce

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and drinks! Nice ambience too. Coming back soon.

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  10. Darhyn

    Gold Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lachlan and Erin were great, food was lovely, nice vibe good cocktails and a great experience. Thanks.

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FAQs

Etsu Izakaya is rated 4.8 stars by 2082 OpenTable diners.

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  2. Australia
  3. Gold Coast
  4. Central Gold Coast
  5. Mermaid Beach

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 83 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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