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Oi Izakaya - Oi Izakaya, Burleigh Heads, AU-QLD

Oi Izakaya

4.4
4.4
668 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Oi Izakaya is a quirky, modern Japanese izakaya located in Burleigh Heads, offering a blend of traditional and contemporary Japanese dining with a laid-back Aussie vibe.

Known for its share-style menu featuring izakaya classics like gyoza and sushi, as well as signature dishes like okonomiyaki, it's the perfect spot for a casual meal paired with Japanese whisky, sake, or creative cocktails.

With a dash of Aussie cheek and plenty of charm, Oi Izakaya is all about great food, fun, and good company.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0491 738 867
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Gonzalo Martinez
  • Neighbourhood
    Burleigh Heads
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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Experiences

  • Guarantee yourself a booth

    A$50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    We have 3 x booths that sit groups of 5-7 people. We will generally give these to the first groups that book of this size, this option is only for customers that would like to GUARANTEE a booth. If you would like to gaurantee a booth any night of the week you can do so by paying $50 per person in advance to your visit. This amount will be added as a credit to your bill so the final cost is zero. If you prefer not to guarantee a booth and roll the dice, use the booking option below and we will do our best to accommodate you. Thanks + happy dining
  • Large group (9+) standard omakase

    A$55.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    We invite all groups of 9+ to dine on our omakase menu - this option is for the standard omakase. This menu allows larger groups to dine smoothly "izakaya style" (small shared plates) also showcasing some of our favourite items. It is designed to be light and great value, allowing large groups to gather in our venue at reasonable cost and add sushi, sashimi or other faves. The standard omakase consists of the following dishes to share - miso soup, plain edamame, pork gyoza, karaage chicken , yakitori (1 skewer of each pp) – pumpkin + salmon. The vegetarian option consists of miso soup, plain edamame, veg gyoza, karaage mushroom , yakitori - 2 skewers of pumpkin + 1 mushroom. The full menu can be viewed at https://oiizakaya.com.au/food/
  • Large groups (9+) wagyu omakase

    A$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    We invite all groups of 9+ to dine on our omakase menu - this option is for our wagyu omakase. This menu allows larger groups to dine smoothly "izakaya style" (small shared plates) also showcasing some of our favourite items. It is designed to be light and great value, allowing large groups to gather in our venue at reasonable cost and add sushi, sashimi or other faves. The wagyu omakase consists of the following dishes to share - miso soup, plain edamame, pork gyoza, karaage chicken , yakitori (1 skewer of each pp) – pumpkin + salmon, wagyu steak. The full menu can be viewed at https://oiizakaya.com.au/food/

What 668 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Gold Coast

    Best Value

  • Central Gold Coast

    Best Value

  • Central Gold Coast

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oi Izakaya offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great food, service and vibe." Guests rave about the "superb food" and "amazing cocktails," making it a favorite for Japanese cuisine lovers. While some note service inconsistencies, many appreciate the "friendly staff" and varied menu catering to vegetarians and vegans.

668 Reviews
  1. Thomas

    London

    51 reviews

    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and the set menu is great value for what you get.

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  2. chloe

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    best food amazing service great spot, definitely will be coming back

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  3. Kim

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was excellent. We sat in outside area near the kitchen. It was a little noisy and distracting with service traffic. Overall the experience was great and will go back. I would recommend Oi Izakaya to anyone.

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  4. Ted

    New South Wales

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Almost all meals included deep fried something. There was little on the menu we were prepared to eat so we left.
    Oi IzakayaResponded on October 29, 2024
    Hi Ted Are you sure you have the correct place? We only have limited items that are deep fried - tempura, karaage, agedashi tofu and miso eggplant. One sushi also. The rest of our menu simply doesn't use the fryer - all of the sushis, sashimi, gyoza (pan fried to make the base crunchy, otherwise steamed), edamame, tuna tataki, sweet miso ribs, wagyu steak, charred sweetcorn + broccolini, etc etc. I guess we can't please everyone so if the remaining items didn't suit we apologise, and definitely recommend reviewing our menu online before visiting to avoid disappointment. Happy dining everywhere you go :) Kind regards Oi Izakaya

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  5. Rekkaa

    London

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly a best kept Burleigh heads secret. Discovering tastes of Japan bite by bite was something we never expected in Australia by the beach. A favourite memory with my love.
    Oi IzakayaResponded on October 29, 2024
    Thanks Rekkaa! You made our day! All our love back atya! Look forward to seeing you again soon x

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  6. Tahlia

    Gold Coast

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great dinner with friends on Saturday night. The banquet was great and worked well for a big group. We added some sushi and sashimi on as well and it made the perfect feed for everyone. Great vibes and great service 😊
    Oi IzakayaResponded on October 29, 2024
    Thanks Tahlia you've made our day with this review. Appreciate the positive vibes and feedback, and looking forward to seeing you again soon! Best wishes, Oi Izakaya :)

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  7. Amanda

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oi Izakaya is definitely one of the best Japanese’s restaurant on Gold Coast! Love everything there.

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  8. Vickki

    Brisbane

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this laneway Japanese restaurant. Great food, service and vibe. Music was excellent too!

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  9. Alain

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious, we opted for the standard banquet and were not disappointed. The service was attentive

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  10. RachelT

    Gold Coast

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Not a true Japanese experience, but food was good and presented well. Service was great.

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FAQs

Oi Izakaya is rated 4.4 stars by 668 OpenTable diners.

Oi Izakaya does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Oi Izakaya

4/30 James St, Burleigh Heads, AU-QLD 4220

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Burleigh Heads
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese Speciality
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gonzalo Martinez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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