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Sakana Mooloolaba, Mooloolaba, AU-QLD

Sakana Mooloolaba

4.6
4.6
323 Reviews
$A40 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:30
Booked 4 times today
  • Healthy
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Sakana is consistently rated as Mooloolaba's No.1 Sushi Restaurant. Unassuming and tucked discreetly into the side of its sister restaurant Fish on Parkyn, Sakana is a local sushi institution for a reason. Super fresh and straight from the dock just behind us, we artfully prepare the most pristine ingredients for your enjoyment. We offer you an authentic Japanese Cuisine experience, at affordable prices in a relaxed and casual setting.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (07) 5477 7737
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Monotori Oki
  • Area
    Mooloolaba
  • Cross Street
    Parkyn Parade
  • Parking details
    There is ample street parking and two public parking lots close by.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 323 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

  • Sunshine Coast

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Sunshine Coast

    Healthy

  • Sunshine Coast

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Best Overall

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Best Food

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Best Ambience

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Best Value

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Child-friendly

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Healthy

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sakana Mooloolaba offers consistently "amazing food and friendly service" in a vibrant atmosphere. Guests enjoy fresh, authentic Japanese cuisine, especially the sashimi and sushi, paired with a quality selection of sake. The "outstanding service" and "great vibes" make it a favorite for both locals and visitors.

323 Reviews
  1. Gem

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had not visited Sakana for some time, my mistake. Meals are excellent, fresh & innovative menu. Staff friendly & efficient. A very enjoyable dining experience. Will not be leaving it so long between now & my next visit.

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  2. Lee-Anne

    Sunshine Coast8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Another lovely night at Sakana. The food was delicious and the service was great. We will continue to return to this fabulous restaurant.

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  3. Bruce

    Thailand2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Japanese on the coast! Service was excellent.

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  4. Lee-Anne

    Sunshine Coast8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fantastic experience at this beautiful restaurant. The food is always fresh and lovely and the different staff are friendly and good at their jobs.
    Sakana MooloolabaResponded on 24 January 2025
    Thanks so much, Lee-Anne! 😊 We’re so glad you enjoyed your time at Sakana. Fresh and lovely food with our friendly crew is what we do best! 🍣✨ Can’t wait to have you back for more good times soon! #SakanaMooloolaba #FreshAndFriendly #SeeYouSoon

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  5. Tanya

    Sunshine Coast7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch today, great food in a great location

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  6. Jeremiah

    Melbourne1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food, poor service. We were told the restaurant was “fully booked” on entry, even though the restaurant was 3/4 empty. So I jumped on open table and booked as they had slots open every half hour. Took ages for the food to come as well. It was tasty, but the service (lack of) ruined the experience.
    Sakana MooloolabaResponded on 7 January 2025
    Thank you Jeremiah for your feedback; we truly appreciate all our diners and their honesty. We’re sorry for the service issues you experienced—on that day, we were fully booked with large tables extending next door, which stretched our team. We’ll work on improving to ensure a better experience next time.

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  7. Joy

    New South Wales2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious but it was painfully slow. We waited for about an hour for our first plate of food & then our main just didn’t come. It seems something went wrong as they offered us drinks on the house to compensate. As well they brought drinks & food to our table which didn’t belong to us.
    Sakana MooloolabaResponded on 7 January 2025
    Thank you for your feedback Joy. Our pre-booked larger tables arriving at unplanned times caused delays in service, and we’re truly sorry this impacted your experience. Please accept our apologies, and we hope to provide the seamless service we’re proud of on your next visit.

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  8. Martie

    Sunshine Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always outstanding, love coming for lunch and not being rushed to leave. Very relaxing
    Sakana MooloolabaResponded on 28 December 2024
    Thank you, Martie, for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you find dining with us relaxing and enjoyable. 😊 We can't wait to have you back at Sakana for another relaxing meal. 🥂✨

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  9. Liz

    Sunshine Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wheelchair accessible. Fabulous lunch dining experience for birthday lunch. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Food was exceptional absolutely fresh, full of flavours. We weren’t rushed for our meal considering it was day after Boxing Day. Highly recommend
    Sakana MooloolabaResponded on 28 December 2024
    Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you had a fabulous birthday lunch at Sakana. 🥰 Our team takes great pride in creating a welcoming and accessible experience for everyone, so your kind words mean the world to us. We’re thrilled we could make your special day memorable, especially during the busy holiday season. 🌟 Looking forward to welcoming you back for more wonderful moments. Thank you for the recommendation! 🥂✨

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  10. Evarn

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were so friendly and welcoming! You could tell the food was all fresh and quality! Catch of the day nigiri was kingfish and was delightful
    Sakana MooloolabaResponded on 24 December 2024
    Hi Evan Thank you for your lovely feedback! 🌟 We're so glad you felt welcomed by our team 😊 and enjoyed the fresh, high-quality food 🐟. The kingfish nigiri is definitely a favourite—we’re thrilled you found it delightful! We look forward to seeing you again soon for more fresh and flavourful dishes. 🍣✨ Warm regards and best wishes for the festive season The Sakana Team 💙

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FAQs

Sakana Mooloolaba offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (07) 5477 7737.

Sakana Mooloolaba is rated 4.6 stars by 323 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:30
Booked 4 times today

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Google Map for Sakana Mooloolaba

25 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba, AU-QLD 4557

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Parkyn Parade
  • Area
    Mooloolaba
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is ample street parking and two public parking lots close by.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Monotori Oki
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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  • Terms of Use
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