Etsu Izakaya

Etsu Izakaya is a Japanese izakaya-style venue on Gold Coast Highway in Mermaid Beach, bringing the atmosphere and format of a Japanese dining pub to the Gold Coast. The izakaya style is suited to relaxed evening dining, with a menu designed around Japanese food and a setting that works for shared meals, drinks and social occasions.

The venue’s character is signposted from the street by a red lantern, giving Etsu Izakaya a clear visual identity at 2440 Gold Coast Highway. The setting is focused on evening hospitality rather than daytime café service, with doors opening from late afternoon and continuing into the night.

Izakaya dining is a practical choice for groups because it allows a table to settle into a shared style of eating rather than requiring every diner to follow the same format. Etsu Izakaya also accepts enquiries for group events, with set-menu options and arrangements that can be discussed with the venue. That makes the restaurant relevant for social gatherings, celebrations and organised occasions as well as smaller dinners.

The venue’s event service can assist with availability, menu planning and special arrangements through a direct group enquiry. Smaller bookings can also be made through the reservation service. Diners with particular requirements can raise them with the team before a visit, especially when arranging a group occasion.

Etsu Izakaya operates from 4:30pm until late every day, including public holidays, giving Mermaid Beach an evening-focused Japanese dining option throughout the week. The venue closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Reservations and event enquiries are handled directly by the restaurant.

With its Japanese izakaya identity, evening schedule and group-friendly booking approach, Etsu Izakaya suits diners looking for a social meal in Mermaid Beach. The red lantern helps locate the venue, while the izakaya format provides a natural setting for shared dining and relaxed gatherings.