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Etsu Izakaya

About Etsu Izakaya

At Etsu Izakaya, we bring the best of the Izakaya Restaurant experience to 2440 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218 with flavorful dishes, refreshing drinks, and a lively vibe. Backed by a 4.60 rating across 1599 reviews, we’re a favorite for great service and quality and thoughtful accessible facilities.

★★★★★ 4.60 rating (1599 reviews)
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A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Georgia Hall

Georgia Hall

a month ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

absolutely fantastic. the food was insane, especially the wagyu sando, popcorn prawns & tiramisu! the atmosphere was great & the service was amazing, thank you jeff

Fadi Tannous

Fadi Tannous

2 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I've been invited to this fabulous place by my friend Adriano. The food was mouth watering. The atmosphere was stunning, I will repeat this visit surely.

Tim

Tim

2 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Had the $80 omakase and were well fed. Really good service, drinks yummy. Atmosphere just bordering between cool and tacky. Would 100% go again

M Free

M Free

6 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Etsu Izakaya 🏮 is easily the best Izakaya this side of Tokyo. The moment you walk through the iconic timber door, you are instantly transported more than 7,000km to Tokyo, Kyoto or Osaka. Like the service, the food is sensational and simply exquisite. Caitlin, our waitress, was amazing. Her service was impeccable also along with her knowledge of the dishes. She certainly made our evening memorable. Thank you Caitlin and staff.

Reza Nobahar

Reza Nobahar

4 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

My experience was immaculately amazing, a date night that wasn’t expected, i don’t think some of the photos and reviews can do the justice for this place We had a bit of everything other than from the grill, started with edamame and slow cooked Wagyu and slight touch of truffle, then moved on with sashimi of 3 types fish and prawn sushis, ended our main meal with truffle wagyu gyoza and two skewers of pork belly. After all that I couldn’t go home without their Tira-miso A great experience that i’d count down days to come back to GC and try this place again

M

M

5 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

10 out of 10. The food was delicious, it came out quickly, tasted amazing and offered so many flavours. A special shout our to Sam our waitress, she was attentive, lovely and was a joy to have at our table. They catered for my onion allergy and made my birthday special. Thank you 😊 🙏 💓

Miss K

Miss K

a month ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We were recommended by a friend to try this place, we visit the Gold Coast every Christmas from Sydney and I can say Etsu truly delivered, the atmosphere was such a vibe by far the best experience we have tried, my husband and I got the $115 set menu with the wine pairing, served by Loki he was amaaazing explained every wine Shiraz and sake, I highly recommend you get the wine pairing you will not go out walking straight so much alcohol is experienced, the Wagu 9+ one of the best I have had not chewy at all it just melted away this place truly deserves a 10 star rating every dish was like food porn ❤️

Kanjana Nathishat

Kanjana Nathishat

a month ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Small, cosy, intimate restaurant - from the front you wouldn’t know it was there! Four at our table, & we enjoyed sharing all dishes, each of which were fantastic. Excellent food & excellent service

Leonardo Minatti

Leonardo Minatti

2 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Etsu Izakaya is an absolute standout! From the moment you step inside, the atmosphere is warm, stylish, and truly special. The staff are welcoming, knowledgeable, and always make you feel taken care of. Every dish that came out was packed with flavour, fresh, beautifully presented, and perfectly balanced. The cocktails are next level, and the sake selection is incredible. You can really taste the quality in everything they do. Etsu is one of those places you keep coming back to. Highly recommended for anyone who loves amazing Japanese food, great service, and a memorable dining experience!

Victor Wang

Victor Wang

a month ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A very popular place for sure. It is very hard to book in a good time slot. Our dinner started at 4.30pm - that's the only one left :) We had very good sake there. The tempura was great! And suprisingly, the grill steak on the omakase menu was just perfectly done. While I was taking a seat at the bar, it was a pleasure to watch how the cocktails were made. A great experience!

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • On-site services
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
  • Live performances

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Food at bar
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upmarket

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Reservations required
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Somewhat difficult to find a space

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

2440 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218, Australia

Reservations

+61 7 5526 0944

Hours

Open Now · Wednesday 4:30–10 pm
Sunday 4:30–10 pm
Monday 4:30–10 pm
Tuesday 4:30–10 pm
Wednesday 4:30–10 pm
Thursday 4:30–10 pm
Friday 4:30–10 pm
Saturday 4:30–10 pm
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