Authentic Japanese izakaya serving share plates, craft cocktails, and premium sake in a stylish, intimate setting.
Etsu Izakaya offers a warm and stylish dining experience in Mermaid Beach, specializing in authentic Japanese share plates, expertly crafted cocktails, and an extensive sake selection. Known for its impeccable service and flavorful dishes like tempura, grilled steak, and okonomiyaki, this intimate spot is perfect for memorable meals. With a 4.8-star rating, it combines high-quality food with a vibrant atmosphere for an unforgettable izakaya experience.
2440 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218, Australia
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Curated multi-course menu featuring seasonal Japanese dishes, expertly prepared by our chefs for a unique culinary journey.
Extensive selection of premium sake and craft cocktails, served at our stylish bar with skilled mixologists.
Authentic Japanese izakaya dishes like tempura, fried chicken, and okonomiyaki, designed for sharing and sampling diverse flavors.
Intimate seating arrangements ideal for couples or small groups, with attentive service and a moody, atmospheric setting.
Specialized catering services for private events, offering customized Japanese menus and beverage pairings.
Overall rating
Kiara Levinge
This place has such a cool vibe. From the street you wouldn’t even know it was there. The food and drinks were absolutely delicious and I like that it’s a share plate vibe so you can try a bit of everything. The only thing I will say is it was quite hot inside but other than that I loved it.
Jovana Maksimovic
Really great Japanese on the Coast. The food was delicious and service was good. The Etsu fried chicken, broccolini and Wagyu fat potatos were the standouts. Would definitely come back just for that :) A heads up for anyone with eye sensitivities, try and sit with your back to the front door. The inside is very dark and moody and every time the door opened we were hit with a bright light straight into our eyes, which after a couple times was a little uncomfortable + eyes had to readjust to the light multiple times.
Victor Wang
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!
Leonardo Minatti
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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!
KC Ueno
After hearing about this place for years… I finally got to try Etsu! As a Japanese person I’m naturally picky when it comes to Japanese food…. But omg the food was AMAZING! But their service was just as impressive! Very informative with how many dishes to order(and it was spot on). Mocktails were delicious and not overpriced like some other places. (I mean, there isn’t any alcohol in it!) We had Aburi Salmon and king mushroom maki, fried chicken and okonomiyaki. We couldn’t decide which was our favourite because they were ALL delicious! The timing of food arriving was almost suspiciously perfect. We felt welcomed, attended and cared for. As I’ve been told by others, it may not be suitable for a group gathering as the music is on loud side, but perfect for an intimate dinner for two. We’ll definitely be back! One constructive feedback, Tiramiso was devious but I personally would loved it more if sponge and cream ratio was 1:1 as the cream was very rich.
