Masu Izakaya

Masu Izakaya sits on the Gold Coast Highway at Burleigh Heads, one of the coast's coolest and most beloved beachside suburbs. Specialising in izakaya-style Japanese dining — small plates, drinks and a lively, share-and-socialise atmosphere — it's earned a near-flawless reputation, a strong sign of a place delivering both genuinely good food and a great experience.

The appeal is that combination of flavour-packed Japanese small plates, a great drinks offering and a buzzy, convivial setting, ideal for a casual dinner, drinks and shared dishes or a night out. It fits Burleigh's laid-back-but-stylish mood perfectly, and the near-perfect feedback shows it's become a genuine favourite.

A 4.9 rating from more than 390 reviews is an excellent result and a strong endorsement. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a highly rated Burleigh restaurant books out, so it's well worth checking current details and reserving a table 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.