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Etsu Izakaya, Mermaid Beach, AU-QLD

Etsu Izakaya

4.8
4.8
2076 Reviews
$41 to $100
Japanese

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 40 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
    (07) 5526 0944
  • Website
    http://www.etsu.com.au/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Experiences

  • $110 Omakase

    A$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

    A$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 2,076 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 Ambiance

  • 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 Ambiance

  • 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 unforgettable dining experience with "incredible food, fantastic ambience, and impeccable service." Known for its "amazing Japanese cuisine" and "great vibe," the restaurant features a unique entrance that enhances the overall experience. While it can be pricey, the quality justifies the cost. Highly recommended for special occasions.
2,076 Reviews

  1. Jason

    London17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Jess

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

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

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  3. Joyce

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. Darhyn

    Gold Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  5. Ross

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing food and excellent service. Great vibe. Always very upbeat. Definitely a favou

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  6. Emily

    Gold Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No matter the day or time, the eating experience is always incredible at Etsu. The food is amazing, the staff are amazing, and while it is on the expensive side, it is absolutely worth it.

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  7. Nicola

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow is all I can say this is our second time here and we absolutely love it. We did the set menu and all the food was perfect. The food , drinks and the staff are amazing Good value for money and will definitely be going back there

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  8. Paul

    Gold Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    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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  9. Erin VIP

    Gold Coast4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    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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FAQs

Etsu Izakaya is rated 4.8 stars by 2076 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Etsu Izakaya

2440 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, AU-QLD 4218

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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