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SHŌTŌ

Unit 5/1730 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220, Australia

Recommended by 34 people

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Unit 5/1730 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220, Australia

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+61 433 941 729
HoursMonday: 4:30 – 11:30 PM Tuesday: 4:30 – 11:30 PM Wednesday: 4:30 – 11:30 PM Thursday: 4:30 – 11:30 PM Friday: 4:30 – 11:30 PM Saturday: 4:30 – 11:30 PM Sunday: 4:30 – 11:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About SHŌTŌ

SHŌTŌ brings moody, speakeasy energy and serious Japanese craft to Burleigh Heads. The draw is kushiyaki cooked over charcoal alongside crisp hand rolls and inventive drinks. Regulars lean into the house move early: ordering 'shotos'—half-sized cocktails mixed for sampling—before calling for spicy tuna hand rolls and skewers. Seafood fans head straight for the bay lobster kushi glazed in sake beurre blanc or the miso toothfish. Plant-based diners get equal billing, working through popcorn tofu, charred shiitake skewers, and silken tofu chocolate purin while the room hums with good sound.

  • Signature 'Shotos': Half-sized craft cocktails built for tasting multiple drinks, including a cold-foam Tokyo.
  • Premium Kushiyaki: Robata skewers featuring miso toothfish and bay lobster draped in sake beurre blanc.
  • Plant-Based Program: A dedicated plant-based lineup featuring popcorn tofu, mushroom hand rolls, and tofu chocolate purin.
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Reasons to Choose SHŌTŌ

Why guests choose Shōtō for unhurried Japanese dining, signature cocktails, and inclusive craft dishes.

  • Unhurried Dining & Moody Ambience

    Shōtō offers an unhurried, moody Japanese setting with standout robata skewers and hand rolls designed for lingering over dinner.

    It’s the kind of place where you just want to sit for hours, enjoy the food, have a few drinks and take your time.

    Eloisa Barreto

  • City-Inspired Cocktails & Hand Rolls

    Signature cocktails inspired by Japanese cities are paired with creative flavor profiles across skewers and custom hand rolls.

    similar intimate vibes, moody decor, quality cocktails, and beautifully executed Japanese food

    Ro

  • Dedicated Plant-Based Selections

    Plant-based guests enjoy dedicated craft options including shiitake skewers, popcorn tofu, and mushroom hand rolls.

    For someone who eats plant-based, I was really happy with the vegan options, the popcorn tofu and shiitake skewers are absolutely delicious, and the mushroom hand rolls are a must.

    Mayumi Kitano

  • Multi-Cocktail Tasting Format

    Our bar format features smaller half-sized Shōtō pours that allow guests to explore multiple house cocktails in one sitting.

    The small Shotos are like half cocktail where you can try heaps of drink at a time.

    Danson Danium

  • Intimate Date Night Hospitality

    Thoughtful and personalized hospitality makes intimate evenings feel seamless, unhurried, and genuinely cared for.

    My partner and I have just had the most amazing dinner ever. Best customer service, the most beautiful food ever.

    Samantha Veness

  • Caring, Detail-Oriented Service

    Our floor team proactively manages dietary preferences and allergens with attentive, personalized guidance.

    amazing service too from Bree that was caring about my allergies and very helpful with suggestions!

    Sara Artoni

Signature robata skewers, specialty hand rolls, and sandos

  • Wagyu Sando

    The Wagyu sando was the absolute highlight, perfectly cooked and packed with flavor.

    Rodrigo Ferraz

  • Mushroom Hand Rolls

    The mushroom hand rolls alone are worth the trip, and the cocktails were fantastic.

    Camila Ferraz

  • Shiitake Skewers

    the popcorn tofu and shiitake skewers are absolutely delicious

    Mayumi Kitano

  • Spicy Tuna Hand Roll

    Highlight dishes were the spicy tuna hand roll and the miso toothfish skewer.

    Danson Danium

Other favorites

Specialty drinks, plant-based starters, and artisanal Japanese desserts

  • Tokyo Cocktail

    Love the Tokyo cocktail.

    Danson Danium

  • Tofu Chocolate Purin

    the tofu chocolate purin is a so good, don’t skip it.

    Mayumi Kitano

  • Crème Caramel and Miso Dessert

    crème caramel and miso dessert was honestly one of the best desserts I’ve ever had.

    Eloisa Barreto

  • Popcorn Tofu

    the popcorn tofu and shiitake skewers are absolutely delicious

    Mayumi Kitano

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and crafted touches that elevate dining at SHŌTŌ.

  • Half-Sized Shoto Cocktail Sampling

    Cocktails are offered in 'shoto' half-sized pours, letting guests sample multiple Japanese city-inspired creations without committing to a single full drink.

  • Attentive Allergy and Dietary Guidance

    Attentive floor staff actively accommodate dietary needs and allergies, offering thoughtful pairing and menu suggestions tailored to each guest.

  • Returning Guest Recognition

    Staff remember returning diners from prior visits, greeting them with personalized recognition and tailored table hosting.

  • Dedicated Plant-Based Culinary Creations

    Plant-based diners receive full culinary craft with dedicated items like popcorn tofu, shiitake skewers, and tofu chocolate purin rather than basic substitutes.

Before you head over

Practical advice for planning your visit to SHŌTŌ

  • Book in Advance

    Plan ahead and reserve your table in advance, as the intimate, moody venue fills up quickly.

  • Explore Half-Sized Cocktails

    Sample the half-sized 'shoto' cocktails to taste several city-inspired Japanese drinks in a single sitting without committing to a full pour.

  • Explore Dedicated Plant-Based Dishes

    Dine with confidence if you are vegan or managing dietary needs; staff cater thoughtfully with dedicated items like shiitake skewers, popcorn tofu, and mushroom hand rolls.

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