
SHŌTŌ
A stylish Japanese restaurant in Burleigh Heads, rated 4.6 across more than 1,100 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
SHŌTŌ sits on the Gold Coast Highway at Burleigh Heads, one of the coast's coolest and most beloved suburbs. A stylish Japanese restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality, contemporary Japanese cooking — the kind of accomplished, atmospheric spot that pairs refined food with a great vibe and has become a genuine favourite in food-savvy Burleigh.
The appeal is that combination of quality Japanese cuisine, a good drinks offering and a chic, characterful setting in a great Burleigh location, ideal for a special dinner, a date or a stylish night out. Burleigh's reputation as a dining destination pairs perfectly with a quality Japanese restaurant, and SHŌTŌ has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,100 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Burleigh 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 planning a special night out at Burleigh Heads.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 17:00 – 23:30
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 23:30
- Friday
- 17:00 – 23:30
- Saturday
- 17:00 – 23:30
- Sunday
- 17:00 – 23:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 93
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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