Yoru

Skip the usual Gold Coast tourist traps. Mermaid Beach holds a family-run izakaya putting out some serious culinary fire. Sake purists are quietly booking out tables for the rotating stash of rare junmai daiginjo—poured right alongside plates of impeccably fresh kingfish and perfectly balanced sashimi tacos. The kitchen, helmed by Chef Adam, treats every share plate with absolute precision. Think 9+ marble score wagyu skewers arriving hot, impossibly juicy, and flawlessly timed. Service here isn't just polite; it’s pure omotenashi. Hosts like Jessica guide your night, sliding over unexpected treats like complimentary miso or savory Korean pancakes just because. Generous portions. Sensational katsu sets. An absolute must-book for your next shared-plate feast.