If you're looking for a place where time slows down and patience is truly tested, this is your spot. The girl at the bar was so rude it honestly felt like she didn't want to serve us -- or even have us there at all. We waited about an hour for a table, only to find out that the "welcoming" host somehow couldn't find my phone number... even though I literally saw it on her screen. Impressive. It seems our table was generously given to someone else instead of, you know, actually calling us. We arrived at 7:00 PM, got seated at 8:15, and our food showed up around 9:00 PM -- so if you enjoy long-term commitments, you'll love their service speed. Both the service and kitchen move at a very... relaxed pace. Pro tip: come here full, maybe have a drink, enjoy the scenery, and leave. That's about all this place can reliably deliver. read more

Walking up to this restaurant, you are greeted with an amazing view of the ocean and its aesthetically a beautiful place. Unfortunately I was disappointed with the food and service! Service was very slow and not too knowledgeable! I asked where their oysters were from, and the server's response was "Theyre the good ones" Overall Food & Vibe read more

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Food and service was very good ! There were four of us at the table, and two people in our party ordered the signature menu and the other two order dishes to share. * signature menu $105 pp minimum two people Glass of bubbles on arrival yuzu truffle hamachi, torched grapefruit* sashimi platter* Course 2 Spicy tuna maki* pork dumpling, mushroom and ponzu sauce Course 3 Black cod, yuzu miso and pickled radish (gf) Skirt steak, wasabi chimichurri Broccolini, moromi miso ETARU dessert platter Share dishes : -edamame 8.00 -yuzu truffle hamachi torched grapefruit | arugula * $19 -spicy yellowfin tuna maki cucumber | avocado* yamagobo | sesame seeds $17.00 -yellowtail maki -avocado | cucumber* lemon miso | pickled fresno. $17.00 -salmon maki avocado | asparagus | yuzu tobiko (gf)* $19.00 black cod 46.00 yuzu miso | pickled radish (gf) this was really good !! They full liquor bar . Order lychee martini and old fashioned they were just ok . I think is better if you do wine or saki Parking is valet $ 27 but if you eat at the restaurant then is$20 . They were not too busy last night . We sat inside and it was really pretty ! read more

ETARU - Japanese Near Me - Hallandale Beach, Florida

Etaru was everything you can ask for and more! The ambiance was incredible! Its a beautiful venue right on the beach so you can enjoy the breeze of the beach while sipping on a bubbly. I decided to order the mushroom truffle risotto hotpot. I wanted to order something authentic and different and it did not disappoint. It was very flavorful and a nice portion. I also tried the lychee martini for my drink and I enjoyed that as well. This a great place for a date night or even a family night out. read more

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I came here for happy hour with a friend. It's in a great location, right on the beach with ocean views. We sat at the outdoor bar. They have a list of approximately 8 cocktails and wine/beer for happy hour. I had their Japanese style margarita, which was smooth. My friend had the non-alcoholic Etaru breeze, which is a sparkling lemonade with a twist, not sure what the twist ingredient is. They have limited food items on the HH menu. We had the spicy tuna cones, which has guacamole at the bottom and are delicious, just too small of a size and serving. read more

ETARU - Outdoor seating - Japanese Near Me - Hallandale Beach, Florida

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The most important take away: ORDER THE CAESAR SALAD!!! Guys.. I was on a birthday trip and the guys chose this place last minute thinking they were getting hibachi. While they were wrong, this turned out to be my favorite dining experience of the trip! Our server Zuzana was the sweetest person ever! She provided the best service and recommendations. I cannot express enough how much we loved the Caesar salad. We dined in on May 23rd and we're STILL raving about it! It was so fresh and flavorful. Anytime I see fresh anchovies on a menu, I want it immediately. I also got the branzino and the birthday girl got the teriyaki salmon. My fresh was delicious. The crispy chicken was good too. We had a perfect night by the beach. read more

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Happy hour goes until 8:30pm! We ate and drank out way through the HH menu! This place was right on the ocean with beautiful views! Everything was top notch and quick. The cocktails were delicious and the variety was nice. All of the happy hour food items were so good and the staff was extremely professional. New plates for different food choices, dirty dishes didn't sit in front of us for long, and the bartender gave great recommendations. The ONLY tacky thing was all of the fake flowers. Everything else was beautiful. read more

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Had a lovely Sunday brunch at Etaru. We sat outside and enjoyed views of the beach. The included cocktails were lovely to both look at and drink. The menu was a perfect balance of sushi and cooked dishes, both served table side by the waitress and self serve buffet inside. We upgraded our mains to lamb chops, steak, and sea bass. Our party of 7 was delighted and the service was warm and attentive. The all inclusive 79 brunch (with some additional fees if you want upgrades) was a really nice price point! read more

Been meaning to try this place every time we are in Florida . Looked at the reviews and it seemed a place that we can go for the night.The Ambience is very nice. They have two bars one outside and one inside. We sat outside a little cool, but the views are beautiful. The ocean is right in front of you . The food was Pretty tast my . We Had a couple of drinks that were also not bad . The waitress came over and we recognized her from a prior restaurant that we went to, and her customer service is still amazing as ever kudos to Susannah . The one downfall though is the parking . It is only valet parking and it's $18 to park your car. read more

ETARU - Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Hallandale Beach, Florida

Ordered: Lychee Blossom Cocktail (~$16): cherry blossom infused Haku vodka, lychee, lemon Half Dozen Oysters (~$30): ponzu and pickled fresno Japanese Crispy Chicken (~$18): sweet chili, pickled cucumber, nori mayo Salmon Maki (~$19): avocado, asparagus, yuzu tobiko Crispy Prawn Maki (~$18): avocado, sweet soy, furikake wasabi mayo Yellowtail Maki (~$17): avocado, cucumber lemon miso, pickled fresno Black Cod (~$46): with yuzu miso and pickled radish; served with steamed white rice Aya's take: Etaru is a modern Japanese restaurant with a Tulum-like aesthetic and atmosphere. By atmosphere, I mean they didn't have the AC on inside and the humidity was outrageous as you can expect in Florida. At the very least, they could have had some fans going to circulate the air. I started with the Lychee Blossom Cocktail which was light, sweet, and easy to sip on during the meal. The lychee wasn't as strong or prominent as I prefer. The Oysters were super fresh but I couldn't appreciate them much because of the amount of ponzu overpowering each bite. When the Japanese Crispy Chicken came out, I wasn't expecting it to be topped with the sweet chili sauce which immediately made the crispy chicken soggy. The chicken itself was also chewy and not easy to cut or bite into. Up until this point, it was a solid 3/5. Thankfully, it was all up hill from here. All 3 sushi rolls were super fresh with great textures and flavors. The Black Cod had that sweet, savory, slightly smoky, and umami flavors I enjoyed and the steamed white rice paired so well with it. Considering the quality and flavors, my true rating is a 3.5/5 but I'll round up. It's a bit overpriced and overhyped but a decent option for the area. The aesthetic and decor was gorgeous but the lack of AC and some mediocre dishes took away from the overall experience. read more

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This place was so cute and so yummy. Went in for brunch. They have a brunch buffet that comes with drinks. I'm not sure if they have an a la cart menu for brunch or if the buffet was the only option. But if you go, you have to get the buffet. The selection was plentiful and it wasn't super busy so not everything was picked over. With the buffet does come some meals that are prepared in the kitchen and served as regular entrees. We had salmon and a steak. Then a dessert platter to end it all. Will be back! read more

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The environment ambience is well done. The service was prompt, and the tables were well set. Excellent selection of Japanese whiskeys and sakes. Finally a restaurant that understands salted edamame, well done. We had the yellowtail and salmon maki and both were extremely fresh and crisp. My son had the California mock roll with fresh crab, which was in our opinion the best California roll we've ever had. We also had the Branzino, which was a nice larger plate, good flavor, crisp edges, served in a husk. Highly recommend the drink Tokyo Nights (smoked mezcal). Dessert: Strawberry and Nashi pear sorbet which were fresh and served on a large bloc of ice. Also had the yuzu key lime pie, raspberry sorbet and meringue. Just the right amount of sweet and tart and very fresh. read more

Recently indulged in an incomparable brunch experience here. The quality, quantity and hospitality for $80/pp far exceeds the value. The brunch includes a welcome cocktail, unlimited pours of select wines throughout (rosé, white or red), unlimited apps selections to choose from, a beautiful selection of sashimi brought to the table, one entree (a few are an upgrade for an additional $20), and a gorgeous assortment of desserts to finish. The presentation is absolute art. The interior is stunning with glorious ocean views outside. Service is on point and warm. I look forward to returning. I've been for happy hour which is also excellent but I was not expecting this level of wonder at the brunch. My entree was the miso black cod and I 20/10 recommend this whole experience. read more

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The only thing that Etaru has going for it is the ambiance. The outdoor patio layout and view is special. Sadly the food is mediocre at best, even though the open concept kitchen is gorgeous and service is pretty much non-existent - get drinks at the bar yourself - or you're waiting literally 40min per cocktail. Price is $$$ over the top for waiting in a great environment. It's a shame to see such an amazing space go un-utilized in that way but it would take the right team, and a good one, to run three pillars at that level. read more

Extremely Disappointing New Year's Eve Experience I rarely, if ever, write reviews -- but our New Year's Eve experience at Etaru Hallandale truly deserves to be shared. We had a reservation for a party of 6 at 10:30 PM, made months in advance, after hearing repeatedly that this was the place to be for New Year's Eve. The restaurant was completely booked, so we felt lucky and excited to have secured a table. Earlier that day, my husband even stopped by the restaurant in person to confirm that we would be seated inside, as requested. He was told they "didn't know yet" where our table would be -- which already felt concerning, but we stayed optimistic. We arrived on time for our reservation, only to be told that our table was not ready and that we would have to wait -- and then informed we would be seated outside, despite our indoor reservation. From that point on, everything went downhill. The staff was dismissive and unhelpful, and service was almost nonexistent. After finally being seated, we were essentially ignored. Our food arrived extremely late, dangerously close to midnight, which completely defeated the purpose of a New Year's celebration. The entire evening felt disorganized, chaotic, and poorly managed -- the opposite of what you expect from a restaurant of this caliber, especially on such an important night. What made this even more disappointing is that we have dined at Etaru many times in the past for both lunch and dinner and have never had an experience like this. This was not just a bad night -- it was a complete failure in planning, communication, and guest experience. New Year's Eve is not a night you get a "do-over," and unfortunately, Etaru wasted ours. read more

Everything from start to to finish was amazing food was amazing and drinks was even better loved everything about it can't wait to be back Wish I had took more pics of food but was to good to not go after it read more

Genuinely some of the best food I've ever had. Our server was so kind and helped us pick options based off our preferences. Right on the beach, we came at night, the lighting made it feel like a very vibey. read more

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Good experience to be at the beach, I just think the menu should have more variety. The waiters was very attentive and explaining everything. Good place to unwind and have a drink at the beach read more

Cute place, very Instagram-able during the day / a whole mood at night. We quickly got our drinks and shared two good rolls of sushi. The only downside was that we ran into a couple of friends on the balcony on our way out who liked their food but couldn't seem to get their bill from the waiter. Steps to enter or use the elevator. read more

ETARU - Matcha mango iced tea - Japanese Near Me - Hallandale Beach, Florida

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Fabulous! Great ambiance. Amazing food. Great views. I've dined her several times and each time the experience is wonderful. Branzino was amazing. read more

ETARU - Branzino and fried yuca - Japanese Near Me - Hallandale Beach, Florida

The sushi is always fresh here at Etaru! A little disappointed in the lunch menu, being that the BEST rolls aren't involved.. the service was great, our waiter kept it real with us about the guacamole not having any "Asian fusion" to it. And brought the extra eel sauce and spicy mayo, on time. You know how most sushi restaurants take their time when you ask for extra sauce. The rooftop is so cute for a little date. But don't go during lunch unless you want something basic. The Lunch menu does not cater to the Restaurant during dinner time! The salmon roll had plentiful amount of fish and the spicy tuna was even better. Coming again, during DINNER lol 4 stars for lunch menu options being weak and lacking Asian fusion. read more

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You get an amazing view, great food that is all set for you with the brunch and great drinks and wines and closing it out with a desert is a win here. The sushi here is top notch and you can select the drink of choice and have good portions with the brunch pricing. Service is always great and only thing you have to worry about is parking as it is valet. read more

ETARU - View - Japanese Near Me - Hallandale Beach, Florida

I went here for a birthday brunch and I forgot how amazing this place is. The decor here was beautiful. I love the indoor and outdoor dining area. We did their seasonal buffet and it was a great value with the entry drink, unlimited wine, entree and buffet. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. As well as the other staff. Great experience overall and I would recommend. read more

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Great place to enjoy brunch on a Sunday afternoon. The view of the ocean provides a lovely backdrop to bottomless wine. We came here with an obnoxiously large party and had one waiter assigned to us. He did a phenomenal job of keeping up with everyone. The brunch has an open buffet of a couple of sushi rolls and other dishes. We also were able to order an entree as part of the brunch special. All in all, not only was it a great deal but was a great place to enjoy a fun times with friends. The DJ also knew what he was doing. read more

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Best Happy Hour I've been to in a while. The ambience is very nice and the service is always good.

Food for happy hour was well portioned and fairly priced. Service was excellent from the host to the bartender and service staff. The ambiance was chic and pretty, quiet dining area. Very elegant and peaceful. Can't wait to visit again. read more

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Went here in a Sat night. Have to pay for parking valet is around ~$20. All in all the restaurant has a nice vibe with the outdoor seating overlooking the beach. The service is slow to a point so you have to have patience. The food I would rate it 8/10. I had the lamb chops and my GF had the branzino. read more

ETARU - Lamb Chops & Branzino - Japanese Near Me - Hallandale Beach, Florida

Completely duped by their valet service. Paid valet $27 for parking plus gave a generous tip. A few days later, received a ticket in the mail because the valet illegally parked our car while we were eating dinner at the restaurant. Ended up cost us an additional $85 to pay for the ticket. Disgusting and conniving scheme. Patrons beware! read more

July 16th, 7.30pm We came here to celebrate my mom's birthday. We had made a reservation days in advance and were told over the phone they'd try to seat us by the water. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing from the start. Things started off with valet parking -- or rather, the lack of it. For $20, I would expect at least a minimal level of service. The valet didn't approach us; we had to go to him to figure out what was going on. He then casually mentioned the price and vaguely waved toward a group of parked cars, essentially telling us to park the car ourselves. I'm sorry, but when valet service is offered, I don't expect to be parking my own car. That set the tone for the evening. Inside the restaurant, we saw a couple of open waterfront tables and hoped one was for us. But the host (who also turned out to be the manager) told us they were already reserved - even though we also had a reservation and had specifically requested a water view. He was dismissive and spoke to us in a rude, unpleasant tone, despite knowing it was a birthday celebration. Can't comment on the food because the service already left a bad impression. We left the restaurant completely disheartened by the service and the way we were treated. Suggestions: Train your staff, especially managers. And it's better to let your customers know that tables by the water can't actually be reserved (well I guess they can be reserved just not by everyone). That way, their expectations will be realistic and they won't end up disappointed. read more

Vitality K. (Bartender) The worst experience. Blatantly rude to my friend & I. We asked for seats at the bar & it was very apparent he did not want any more people sitting at the bar for the night. As we were ordering "Anything else" was thrown out with a very clear attitude after a very pleasant service to the people next to us. The entire night was just a horrible experience because of this bartender. read more

ETARU - A shame a 20% tip was included because this man did not deserve a single thing. - Japanese Near Me - Hallandale Beach, Florida

What a cool spot! I'd only ever been to the beach bar but the restaurant is next level! Amazing service (Ronny was the best), great food (the fried chicken app was my fav), and such a cool vibe! read more

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One of the worst dining experiences of our lives -- and on New Year's Eve no less. We made a reservation well in advance for a table inside the main dining room for New Year's Eve at Etaru. When we arrived to check in at 9:00 PM, the hostess casually informed us that there were no indoor tables available. We were then told that guests who arrived earlier were allowed to choose indoor seating on a first-come, first-serve basis -- completely defeating the purpose of having a reservation at all. After going back and forth and questioning why our confirmed reservation meant nothing, the hostess escalated the situation by threatening to call security on us. Only after this confrontation were we grudgingly given a tiny, cramped table inside, clearly not what we had reserved or paid for. From there, things only went downhill. We waited over 2.5 HOURS before water even touched our table. Yes, the restaurant was busy -- but that is not an excuse. Etaru was visibly overbooked, understaffed, and run by people who appeared completely unqualified to manage a high-end New Year's Eve service. We explicitly informed the restaurant at the time of booking AND again at seating that members of our party do not eat pork. This was clearly acknowledged. At 11:30 PM, after waiting most of the night, food finally arrived. The yellowtail was slimy and clearly not fresh, and despite our clear dietary restriction, the kitchen sent pork dumplings that were supposed to be substituted with a vegetable option. Some of our guests unknowingly ate them. That was the breaking point. We asked for a manager, who came to the table completely unapologetic, dismissive, and indifferent to the seriousness of serving prohibited food to guests. The complete disregard for dietary restrictions is not just bad hospitality -- it is potentially dangerous and, in many jurisdictions, a violation of basic consumer protection and food service standards. Instead of taking accountability, the manager asked us to leave the restaurant right before the New Year's countdown, effectively ejecting us moments before midnight. Security was called and stood over our table until we left -- an absolutely humiliating end to what was supposed to be a celebratory evening. Etaru is a disgusting establishment that clearly has no grasp on hospitality, guest safety, or basic restaurant management. Guests should not be treated as learning pawns while management figures out how to operate during a major event. This restaurant was blatantly unprepared and irresponsibly overbooked, and they took it out on paying patrons. This experience was shocking, disappointing, and unacceptable. I strongly advise anyone considering Etaru -- especially for a special occasion -- to think twice before giving this place your time or money. read more

Horrible service . We sat for 30 min before we could flag down a waiter to get water . Food arrived haphazardly and paying bill at end was a Nightmare . It is like the restaurant did not care to make your dinner a better experience. read more

I'm so sad to say that after coming to this restaurant for 6 years and I absolutely LOVED all my experiences here, this last visit was by far one of the worst I've had in a while. Service was very slow. It seemed as though the waiters honestly didn't want to be there. The only person who seemed to care was ONE food runner/bus boy. There were food items from the buffet that were ICE COLD. My entree literally took over 40 minutes to come out.....AFTER my guests entree came out. Both were fired at the SAME time but my item which was just a ribeye steak and took forever to come out as the chefs just sat there. Spoke with the manager and let him know that we've been here before and that I've noticed a decline in service and they didn't do anything about it. Honestly it's just disappointing. I had higher expectations for an establishment that I have loved and respected for a very long time. But was not met with the same level of respect or enthusiasm and appreciation. I don't think I'll be returning. Especially after speaking with a manager and being met with ZERO accountability. read more

The cream of the cream. We returned to this place after four years, and it still delivers exceptional quality. To our taste, it's one of the best spots in the area (outside of Miami). We opted for the tasting menu with wine pairings, and it did not disappoint. The team was incredible--special thanks to our waitress, Yuliya, and the restaurant manager, who skillfully adapted the menu to accommodate our dietary restrictions. Overall, a fantastic experience: great food, fresh, high-quality ingredients, stunning views, and an outstanding gastronomic fusion of adapted Japanese cuisine. read more

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The food and views are amazing. Really recommend for a special occasion. We got the crispy chicken! read more

ETARU - Crispy Fried Chicken - Japanese Near Me - Hallandale Beach, Florida

Too nice of a restaurant to be this cheap with food. The ambiance is amazingly pretty however the amount of food left must to be desired with a $289 bill. The lamb chops were so small I couldn't use my knife. Just picked it up and took two bits. Tiger prawn were the size of regular shrimp the rice was disgusting. My lychee blossom was watered down. The food took soooo long to come out server forgot we were waiting. Very underwhelming for the price. It's like a cheap play on Nobu but Nobu actually has LARGE portions. read more

ETARU - White rice - Japanese Near Me - Hallandale Beach, Florida

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First night in town so we went here. It was awesome. Burger was packed full of flavor. The filet mignon was superb and the dipping sauces incredible. Salmon cooked perfectly. Love the small plates with this type of food. Out waitress, Svetlana, was tremendous. She was a great server and had excellent recommendation. But she was honest when I tipped on the bill and told me about the 20% already assessed. She was awesome! read more

I'm so sad! We loved the old location on Las Olas, so we decided to try this one out. We arrived just before sunset. The outdoor patio is super romantic, and the view of the beach is gorgeous. Unfortunately, our waitress was super awkward. She seemed flustered and rushed (although they did not appear to be busy). It took quite some time to order drinks and equally as long for them to come out. Regardless of time, the service was not on level with the ambiance. The waitress ended up losing the credit card of the table next to us, which prolonged our visit as well. The food was good. We ordered Hamachi, octopus, braised beef sando with truffle cheese, crispy brussel sprouts, and black cod. My favorites included the sando and the brussel sprouts. I wish I could be more positive, but I'm still in shock about this waitress. It was just so awkward. It killed the whole vibe. read more

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This one of the best Japanese restaurants I've been to and ate omakase. I highly recommend because the food and drinks and the atmosphere is super nice. I even went there for unlimited brunch and it was great as well. I will be back. read more

ETARU - Japanese Near Me - Hallandale Beach, Florida