Etsu Izakaya
A Japanese izakaya at Mermaid Beach, rated 4.6 across more than 1,600 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Etsu Izakaya sits on the Gold Coast Highway at Mermaid Beach, on one of the coast's most established and sought-after dining stretches between Broadbeach and Burleigh. Specialising in izakaya-style Japanese dining — small plates, drinks and a lively, share-and-socialise atmosphere — it's earned a strong following for its authentic, flavour-packed offering.
The appeal is that combination of flavour-rich Japanese small plates, a great drinks offering and a buzzy, convivial setting, ideal for a casual dinner, drinks and shared dishes or a fun night out. The izakaya style makes it a great fit for a sociable evening, and it's clearly resonated on a popular Mermaid Beach strip.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,600 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular restaurant fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or keen to settle in for a round of izakaya plates and drinks.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- WednesdayToday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- Friday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 16:30 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 84
- Popularity
- 98
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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