Best Sushi in Gold Coast
The best sushi in Gold Coast right now is Kiyomi (score 70 from 918 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for sushi in Gold Coast — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best sushi in Gold Coast right now is Kiyomi in Broadbeach (4 community mentions · 2× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent google reviews), ahead of Sushi Honba Burleigh Waters, Izakaya Midori. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 9,237 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 38 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Kiyomi (Broadbeach) |
| 💸 Best cheap eat | Sushi Honba Burleigh Waters |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Etsu Izakaya (1,679 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 11 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kiyomi | Broadbeach | — | 4.5★ | Sashimi-focused |
| #2 | Sushi Honba Burleigh Waters | Burleigh Waters | $ | 4.6★ | Omakase |
| #3 | Izakaya Midori | Reedy Creek | $$ | 4.9★ | Train/Conveyor |
| #4 | Yamagen Japanese Restaurant | Surfers Paradise | $$ | 4.5★ | Train/Conveyor |
| #5 | Etsu Izakaya | Mermaid Beach | $$$ | 4.6★ | Train/Conveyor |
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#1 of 15 sushi spots in Gold Coast
Kiyomi
70📍 Lobby Level The Star, 1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia
🍴 What to order: Order the ceviche and the Chef's Omakase Sashimi Platter; save room for donatsu.
★ 4.5 (918 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 4 community mentions · 2× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#2 of 15 sushi spots in Gold Coast
📍 1/3 Classic Way, Burleigh Waters QLD 4220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Spicy Sweet Soy rice bowl and the aburi salmon nigiri.
★ 4.6 (1,255 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
#3 of 15 sushi spots in Gold Coast
📍 Shop 7/50 Woodland Dr, Reedy Creek QLD 4227, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the tempura tofu and terichiki; try the corn inari and chicken katsu sushi.
★ 4.9 (921 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#4 of 15 sushi spots in Gold Coast
📍 7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
★ 4.5 (1,027 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#5 of 15 sushi spots in Gold Coast
📍 2440 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the sashimi and tempura; both are the highlights.
★ 4.6 (1,679 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
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#6 of 15 sushi spots in Gold Coast
📍 Shop 6 Fifth Ave, 1116 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach QLD 4221, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the grilled scallops and gyoza dumplings; the sashimi is a must.
★ 4.7 (267 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 sushi spots in Gold Coast
ANEKAWA
19📍 C4/50/54 Railway St, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the omakase; the steak, sashimi and potato mochi are phenomenal.
★ 4.8 (342 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#8 of 15 sushi spots in Gold Coast
📍 110 Mountain View Ave, Miami QLD 4220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the omakase; the crispy prawn heads and wasabi salmon tartare are standouts
★ 4.8 (142 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 sushi spots in Gold Coast
📍 2B Ambience, 1837 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220, Australia
★ 4.9 (403 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#10 of 15 sushi spots in Gold Coast
📍 Shop 7/3063 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
★ 4.7 (508 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 sushi spots in Gold Coast
📍 9/9 Beach Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
★ 4.6 (704 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#12 of 15 sushi spots in Gold Coast
📍 2/458 Olsen Ave, Molendinar QLD 4214, Australia
★ 4.8 (130 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 sushi spots in Gold Coast
📍 51/73 The Lanes Blvd, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218, Australia
★ 4.9 (233 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 sushi spots in Gold Coast
📍 3/2484 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218, Australia
★ 4.6 (505 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 sushi spots in Gold Coast
📍 1/33 Tallebudgera Creek Rd, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220, Australia
★ 4.7 (203 reviews) on Google Maps
Common sushi questions in Gold Coast
What's the best budget sushi in Gold Coast?
Sushi Honba Burleigh Waters is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Burleigh Waters — #2 overall for sushi.
Where's the best sushi in Gold Coast for a special occasion?
Izakaya Midori ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Reedy Creek.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly sushi in Gold Coast?
Izakaya Midori is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in Reedy Creek.
Keep exploring: Related: 🥟 best dumplings in Gold Coast · 🍗 best fried chicken in Gold Coast · 🥖 best bánh mì in Gold Coast · 🥗 best poke bowl in Gold Coast. Sushi elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in Surfers Paradise. Q&A: your sushi questions answered. Nationally: best sushi in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best sushi in Gold Coast?
Kiyomi currently ranks #1 for sushi in Gold Coast — 4 community mentions · 2× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews.
What is the best cheap sushi in Gold Coast?
Sushi Honba Burleigh Waters is the highest-ranked budget option in Burleigh Waters.
How does BestDish rank sushi in Gold Coast?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.