If you’re searching for a dining experience that blends theatre, flavour, and fun, look no further than Misono Japanese Steakhouse in Surfers Paradise. Located inside the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa, Misono isn’t just a place to eat — it’s a performance you’ll never forget.
From the sizzling hotplates to the expert flick of a chef’s spatula, every meal at Misono is an event worth savouring.
🍱 The Theatrical Teppanyaki Experience
Misono is famous for authentic teppanyaki, where skilled chefs prepare your meal right in front of you on a large iron grill. The combination of fresh ingredients, masterful knife work, and a touch of showmanship turns dinner into pure entertainment.
Highlights of the show include:
- Interactive Dining: Watch flames leap and prawns flip with precision. Chefs are known to engage diners with playful cooking challenges, creating a fun, shared experience for the entire table.
- Premium Produce: The focus is on quality, from wagyu beef and fresh lobster to succulent prawns and seasonal vegetables.
- Family & Group Friendly: The seating is arranged around the teppan grills, making it perfect for groups and celebrations where everyone gets a front-row seat to the action.
🌟 Menu
Misono’s menu centres around expertly crafted teppanyaki banquets, all of which are served with miso soup, a Misono salad, Hibachi vegetables, a prawn appetiser, and steamed rice. These set menus offer exceptional value and a full range of flavours.
Teppanyaki Banquets (sample pricing):
- Misono Delight: A popular choice featuring a combination of chicken and large prawns.
- Wadaiko: Perfect for meat lovers, this banquet includes fillet steak and chicken.
- Imperial Banquet: For the ultimate indulgence, this deluxe menu features a lavish spread of wagyu beef, salmon, lobster tail, scallops, and prawns, accompanied by Hibachi chicken rice.
- Paradise Divine: A premium banquet featuring wagyu steak, chicken, salmon, and scallops, also served with Hibachi chicken rice.
You can also explore a range of a la carte options, from freshly prepared sushi and sashimi to appetisers like Edamame and Karaage.
🥂 The Whisky and Sake Bar
Complement your meal with a visit to the dedicated bar, which offers an extensive list of Japanese-inspired drinks.
- Signature Cocktails: The bar crafts creative, themed cocktails.
- Premium Sake: The sake list is a highlight, featuring selections from different regions. Options include the mellow and rich Hakutsuru Junmai Tanrei and the clean, fruity Eikun Kotosennen Junmai Ginjo, which is recommended to be served cold with teppanyaki seafood.
- Japanese Whisky: A fine selection of whiskies is also available for a sophisticated nightcap.
💡 Tips for Visiting Misono
- Book Early: Misono is highly popular, especially on weekends and holidays. Please feel free to book well in advance to secure your preferred sitting and chef.
- Go Hungry: Portions are generous and the courses are plentiful, so make sure you come with a good appetite.
- Booking Special: Check for current promotions. For instance, if you mention “MISONO” when making your reservation on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, you may be eligible for a complimentary entrée.
- Bring Your Camera: The teppanyaki flames and chef antics make for epic photos and videos to remember your night.
🚗 Getting There – Travel in Comfort
Misono is conveniently located inside the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa.
If you’re planning to enjoy Misono with friends or family, consider booking a spacious Alpha Car Hire SUV or minivan to get there in style. With a convenient pick-up location at the Gold Coast Airport, you can make the journey part of the experience.
For those driving to the restaurant, the JW Marriott offers on-site parking for non-hotel guests. The rates are typically around $5 per hour or a daily flat rate of $24. Valet parking is also an option for a higher fee.
✅ Key Takeaways
- Misono is more than a restaurant — it’s a dining performance with high-quality food.
- It’s perfect for groups, celebrations, and anyone who loves fresh Japanese flavours.
- Banquets are the best way to experience the full range of the menu.
- Book ahead to secure the best seating, and take note of the parking options available.
