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Umi-Ko Izakaya, Merimbula, AU-NSW

Umi-Ko Izakaya

4.7 (96)
$A41 to $A100
Japanese
56 Market Street, Merimbula, AU-NSW 2548

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Japanese izakaya in the heart of Merimbula- 56 Market Street, Merimbula

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 96 people are saying

Umi-Ko Izakaya reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Capital Region

    Best Overall

  • Capital Region

    Best Food

  • Capital Region

    Best Service

  • Capital Region

    Best Ambience

  • Capital Region

    Best Value

  • Capital Region

    Good for groups

  • Capital Region

    Healthy

  • Capital Region

    Hot spot

  • Capital Region

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Capital Region

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Capital Region

    Lively

  • Capital Region

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Umi-Ko Izakaya offers an inviting atmosphere with "great food, service, and atmosphere". Patrons appreciate the "vegetarian-friendly" options and "delicious" Japanese dishes like kingfish sashimi and teriyaki tuna pancakes. Staff are praised for being "friendly and attentive", enhancing the dining experience. It's a "favorite dining spot" for locals and visitors alike.
96 Reviews
  1. Philip

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A delicious place to eat on the Far South Coast of NSW. We are fortunate to have this Japanese restaurant. There was a real buzz. Every table was taken.

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  2. Laurie

    New South Wales3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an enjoyable place to eat, as vegetarians don't leave hungry. Staff attentive. Thanks again.

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  3. Graeme VIP

    Victoria4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting menu. Specials were delicious. Very friendly and helpful staff.

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  4. Michael

    New South Wales2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always good food, however we arrived on time for our 7 pm booking and two out of the three items I wanted from the menu were sold out. “Oh but we’re busy” doesn’t cut it - it was the start of the evening.

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  5. Michael VIP

    New South Wales11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always really good Japanese food for a restaurant on the Far South Coast of NSW. It was really busy, but the food is always great, and because it's associated with Bar Monti, you know that it will be good.

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  6. Kim

    Canberra2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and atmosphere. Really enjoyed our dinner again.

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  7. Barbara

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great service, lovely atmosphere. The stand out dish ordered was the pancake, but all the food was pretty amazing

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  8. Laurie

    New South Wales3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food,vegetarian friendly, great service, great staff, one of our favourite dining spots.

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  9. Tony

    New South Wales1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The meals were excellent food delicious, especially the smalls in the teriyaki tuna pancakes Japanese pancakes Lychee martini went down a treat Maybe need a little more explanation of the meals on the menu otherwise a beautiful experience

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  10. Liora

    Canberra4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and good service, will definitely eat there again

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FAQs

Umi-Ko Izakaya offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0400 891 991.

Umi-Ko Izakaya is rated 4.7 stars by 96 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 9 times today
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56 Market Street, Merimbula, AU-NSW 2548

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Merimbula
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options
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