Minari
Shop 2008/5 Lawson St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
ClosedToday 07:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 20:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours



A standout Korean restaurant in Southport with a near-perfect 4.9 rating.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 20:00
- Tuesday
- 07:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 20:00
- Wednesday
- 07:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 20:00
- Thursday
- 07:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 20:00
- Friday
- 07:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 20:00
- SaturdayToday
- 07:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 20:00
- Sunday
- 07:30 – 14:30
Why it's worth checking out
Minari sits on Lawson Street in Southport, one of the Gold Coast's central hubs near the Broadwater. A well-regarded Korean restaurant, it's earned a near-flawless reputation for its authentic, flavour-packed cooking — the kind of vibrant, satisfying Korean food that's become a genuine favourite in a competitive dining area.
The appeal is that combination of bold, authentic Korean flavours and a relaxed, welcoming setting in a convenient Southport location, ideal for a casual dinner, a group meal or a satisfying feed. The near-perfect feedback shows it's clearly resonated, building a devoted following for its quality and flavour.
A 4.9 rating from more than 290 reviews is an excellent result and a strong endorsement. Menus, opening hours and pricing change, and a popular restaurant fills up at peak times, 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 busy time, or keen to settle in for a proper Korean feast in Southport.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.9 from 297 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 93
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 75
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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