Restaurant
Bistro Lamp (Japanese Fusion+Bar)
2375 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218, Australia
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2375 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218, Australia
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Mermaid Beach regulars duck into this quirky circular building for late-night izakaya dining that cuts clean through the highway bustle outside. Tables quickly fill with share plates—caramelized miso eggplant, tender beef tataki, and agedashi tofu in dashi broth diners admit to drinking straight from the bowl. Thursdays draw a crowd for five-dollar bao buns, washed down with cold draft beer or a house-infused vodka highball.
- Inventive Small Plates: Sharing plates span rich miso eggplant, beef tataki, and agedashi tofu served in savory dashi broth.
- Thursday Bao Specials: Weekly Thursday sessions feature popular house bao buns priced at $5 each alongside craft drinks.
- Circular Dining Room: A distinctive standalone round structure offers low lighting, close quarters, and a warm neighborhood pulse.
What's On at Bistro Lamp (Japanese Fusion+Bar)
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Diners Choose Bistro Lamp
Explore our website to discover our seasonal fusion menu, weekly specials, and reserve your table.
Inventive Izakaya Share Plates
The kitchen crafts modern Japanese fusion plates designed for grazing and sharing, pairing inventive recipes with specialty cocktails and drinks.
Food is isakaya style, small plates to share.
Gary Yeh Atmospheric Circular Hideaway
Housed inside a unique circular building, the dining room provides an intimate, moodily lit hideaway that feels completely distinct from the highway outside.
provides a fun escape from the classic GC vibes. Very dark and moody but with a cozy feel.
Kat & Dav Adventures Memorable Birthday Milestones
Milestone dinners and birthdays are elevated by attentive staff who provide personalized, celebratory gestures such as complimentary desserts.
We just had dinner for my birthday and they gave me a complementary dessert
Laura Maria Hernandez Velasquez Attentive Event Care
Guests coordinating special gatherings benefit from dedicated, responsive team members who accommodate custom requests for effortless hosting.
going above and beyond to help celebrate my partners birthday.
Matthew Smee Dedicated $5 Bao Evenings
Weekly promotional pricing delivers outstanding value, turning mid-week dinners into an accessible local tradition.
On Thursdays especially, their delicious Bao Buns are only $5 each.
Mia Murray Dependable Neighborhood Dining
Consistently fresh food, reasonable prices, and welcoming service make casual weeknight dinners smooth and approachable for diners of all ages.
Thank you for being a reliable and family friendly restaurant!
Lasche Baverstock
Most popular items
Signature Japanese fusion small plates most celebrated by diners
Miso Eggplant
the BEST miso eggplant ever
Phil C_83 Karaage
We especially enjoyed the yaki udon, karaage, beef tataki and ume highballs.
Julia Munro Bao Buns
On Thursdays especially, their delicious Bao Buns are only $5 each.
Mia Murray Agedashi Tofu
the agedashi tofu was my favourite- I could drink that broth for breakfast.
Tamahra Auchstaetter
Other favorites
Specialty highballs, authentic Japanese drafts, handcrafted cocktails, and complimentary dessert touches that round out the dining experience—check the website to explore seasonal drinks and plan your meal.
Highball Lemonade
They were trying out this new drink called Highball Lemonade and they gave me one for free and its a very tasty drink!
christer hansen Orion on Tap
I loved that they had Orion on tap. (The best Japanese beer!)
Eric Warren Mermaid Paradise Cocktail
beautiful cocktails (you have to try the “mermaid paradise”).
jasper jayne Complementary Cheesecake
We’ve got complementary cheesecake for Christmas that was delicious!
Olga Iftinka
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful gestures, kitchen surprises, and welcoming hospitality that elevate every visit—check the website to plan your evening.
Surprise Chef Gestures
The kitchen frequently surprises tables with unprompted dishes, such as chef-selected wagyu gyozas served with specialty red wine vinegar sauce.
Complimentary Milestone Desserts
Guests celebrating birthdays receive complimentary personalized desserts and attentive milestone hospitality to make dinners feel distinctly special.
Gracious Flexibility on Specials
Staff demonstrate genuine omotenashi hospitality by graciously honoring weekly promotional deals like Thursday $5 bao buns even when booking conditions are missed.
House-Crafted Vodka Infusions
The bar serves proprietary house-made vodka infusions alongside balanced signature cocktails designed specifically to pair with fusion small plates.
Before you head over
Practical advice on reservations, plate pacing, and finding the venue. Check their website to plan your visit and view current menus.
Order as a Shared Feast
Dishes are designed as izakaya-style tapas meant for sharing rather than individual entrée-and-main courses. If arriving hungry, plan to order two to three small plates per person across the table.
Reserve Early for Thursday Specials
Thursday nights feature the popular $5 bao bun special, which brings in high demand. Bookings are strongly recommended ahead of time to guarantee a table.
Spotting the Circular Pavilion
Tucked just off the Gold Coast Highway in a shopping complex, the restaurant is housed in a unique circular, yurt-style building with a cozy, intimate layout.
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