Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. Australia
  3. Gold Coast
  4. North Gold Coast
  5. Southport
GOTO Japanese Restaurant, Southport, AU-QLD

GOTO Japanese Restaurant

4.8
4.8
107 Reviews
$A101 and over
Japanese

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
  • Neighbourhood gem
The restaurant where authenticity can be found and the satisfaction of our customers are never forgotten.
The home of some of Japan's most traditional dishes, GOTO is a group of Nagasaki and home to head chef.

Welcome to Japan, welcome to GOTO!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (07) 5663 7422
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Kozo Mitsuyama

Experiences

  • GOTO OMAKASE"

    A$160.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Specially curated by our chef, GOTO's OMAKASE is crafted based on fresh seasonal produce. Each dish is exclusive to our OMAKASE selection and is not included in our A La Cart'e menu. Due to its highly unique nature, we require booking at least 4 days ahead of seating and for a minimum of 2 people per booking. The price will vary based on the menu (from $160 or $180 per person) Please let our staff members know if you have any allergies or dislike food which may contain in our OMAKASE. We will send a text message confirming the booking and enable you to make an advanced payment to secure the GOTO-OMAKASE.
    GOTO OMAKASE" photo

Offers

  • GOTO Premium OMAKASE $180 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 17:30 - 19:00,Fri - Sat - 17:30 - 20:45
    Specially curated by our chef, GOTO's Premium OMAKASE is crafted based on fresh seasonal produce. Each dish is exclusive to our OMAKASE selection and is not included in our A La Cart'e menu. Due to its highly unique nature, we require booking at least 4 days ahead of seating and for a minimum of 2 people per booking. The price will vary based on the menu ($180 per person) Please let our staff members know if you have any allergies or dislike food which may contain in our OMAKASE. We will send a text message confirming the booking and enable you to make an advanced payment to secure the GOTO Premium OMAKASE.

What 107 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Gold Coast

    Best Food

  • Gold Coast

    Best Service

  • Gold Coast

    Best Ambience

  • Gold Coast

    Best Value

  • Gold Coast

    Healthy

  • North Gold Coast

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
GOTO Japanese Restaurant offers an "authentic Japanese dining experience" on the Gold Coast, with dishes crafted by expertly trained chefs. Patrons rave about its "amazing food and service," and the engaging atmosphere of the open kitchen. While a few noted issues with outdoor seating, the overall experience is highly recommended for its "fantastic food" and value.

107 Reviews
  1. Colin

    Gold Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m a regular at the Resturant and both my friend and I will go to many Japanese restaurants on the Coast and have decided it was without question GOTO is the best Japanese authentic restaurant on the Gold Coast. Watching the crew prepare the food is amazing everything is so precise and the best part of all the food is delicious . The menu is excellent. Much to choose from We will be back again in the New Year thank you and congratulations on your 12 months in business

    Is this helpful?

  2. Iroha

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the first time having a dinner at this place and absolutely amazing! We were having sashimi, wagyu tataki, champon noodle and aburi salmon roll, everything great! There were some customers and hall staffs spoke fluent Japanese. We asked their recommendation and kindly suggested some dishes:) Totally, we had a great experience at the restaurant ! Thank you so much.

    Is this helpful?

  3. John

    Tropical QLD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favourite go to Japanese Restaurant. The staff are all amazing and friendly and the food is to die for. Great selection of drinks

    Is this helpful?

  4. Nathaly

    Gold Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a fantastic experience. The food as always looks fantastic and the taste amazing. We have been there a few times and definitely our favourite Japanese restaurant. It celebrated its 6th anniversary 🥳🎇 Fantastic 😍

    Is this helpful?

  5. OpenTable Diner

    Gold Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best! I love the food and vibes of this place. And the staff are wonderful.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Kanna

    Gold Coast

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Omakase course was really good but I felt like need some rice or noodle would be good

    Is this helpful?

  7. Nathaly

    Gold Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tempura seafood and vegetables were amazing 😍🤩 as always ❤️

    Is this helpful?

  8. Leo

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service. Excellent food and drink. Will back to dinning again

    Is this helpful?

  9. Garry

    VIP

    Gold Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant. Quality food & great atmosphere. Loved the open kitchen sitting at the bar.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Robyn

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and excellently presented. Great ambience. Would like to have a place on the bar to watch kitchen ‘show’. Only downside was that dishes arrived out of order and one guest’s meal arrived after all of the rest of us had finished.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

GOTO Japanese Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 107 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for GOTO Japanese Restaurant

Unit 3002, 9 Lawson Street, Southport, AU-QLD 4215

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Opposite the Southport Central Tower 3 lobby
  • Area
    Southport
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $A101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Southport South Tram station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kozo Mitsuyama
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo