Sono Japanese Restaurant

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verified email - 19 Dec 2017
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3.0
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5.0
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3.0

The quality of the food and the menu itself are in no way lacking and are bound to impress, the food is done to perfection but unforunately they let themselves down on customer skills as you would expect when paying top dollar.

verified email - 30 May 2016
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5.0
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3.0

Excellent but expensive Japanese food. This is where you go for a great top end Japanese dining experience. You would almost be satisfied just be ordering the food to look at, which the taste a bonus.

They do serve some Japanese street food here as well as Bento boxes, but you really want to focus on the more elegant dishes and of course the sashimi.

verified email - 17 Sep 2014
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5.0
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5.0
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3.0

We went to sono a few times now as we love the food there. It's always fresh and tasty. I prefer go there at dinner times when it's very nice and quite. Lunch time can be noisy if they are running kids specials etc. don't like some weekends as the big ship docks outside and block the river view. It's expensive so we only go for birthdays or other special occasions

Approximate cost: $40

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kaya4 11 Jan 2015

We agree that the food is very nice. However, disappointed with the service for a fine dining restaurant charging top dollar. We wouldn't come back here again.

kaya4 11 Jan 2015

We agree that the food is very nice. However, disappointed with the service for a fine dining restaurant charging top dollar. We wouldn't come back here again.

kaya4 11 Jan 2015

We agree that the food is very nice. However, disappointed with the service for a fine dining restaurant charging top dollar. We wouldn't come back here again.

verified email - 14 Jul 2013
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5.0
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5.0
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4.0

This is one of our favourite restaurants. It is a beautiful setting and the food is always immaculately presented, fresh and flavoursome. The service is very attentive without being overbearing. It is quite expensive but worth it. We dine here quite regularly for both work and pleasure and the Maitre D' always recognises us and shows us to our preferred type of table, even when we haven't made a booking.

verified email - 13 Jun 2013
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5.0
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5.0
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3.0

Sono is close to the best overall Japanese dining experience in Brisbane. The food is very good, service is top notch and the menu is somewhat different to other Japanese restaurants. My only criticisms would be that it is a little expensive and that the menu is a little disappointing in it's choices of alternative Japanese cuisine.

sofiad14 14 Jun 2013

I agree they are a bit overpriced but I havn't found another Japanese restaurant in Brisbane with the same atmosphere that matches the quality of food. Worth the extra money here I think.

dan3 17 Sep 2014

Fresh food but expensive, worth it for special occasions

verified email - 07 Feb 2013
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5.0
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5.0
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4.0

This was definatly the best Japanese fine dining restaurant I have been to. We went here for a friend's birthday dinner and couldn't believe how cool this restaurant was. We had a private room with sunken tables. There are sunken tables throughout the restaurant and normal tables also. There is also Teppenyaki tables. We ordered the $65 per person banquet and it was so good. I would definatly order it again on my next visit. The biggest downfall of the restaurant is how pricey the drinks but the food more than makes up for that.

Approximate cost: $20 -$55

verified email - 04 Jan 2013
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5.0
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5.0
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4.0

food is really excellent. although your experience (of the food) does depend somewhat on what you select and your expectations.

service is uniformly friendly and very efficient. huge number of wait staff.

river views. try asking for a riverside table.

wine not inexpensive, but not outrageous.

Approximate cost: $25

01 Jan 2013
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0

A fine Japanese dining experience. Ingredients and food is top notch and matches the top notch pricing but worth it.
Dining area is spacious and very zen.
Food comes out smoothly, staff are knowledgeable and a great place for a special occasion where you want to be spoilt.
Highly recommended - especially the sushi and tempura.

verified email - 05 Jun 2012
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5.0
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5.0
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3.0

We dined at the Teppanyaki bar as a family of four. We each tried a different (degustation) menu with our 12 yo choosing some items from the al la carte menu. The chef put on a great show and it was wonderful to have a dining expereince that entertained our Gen Z kids who normally sit there bored and unable to engage in conversation. The food was amazing and sufficient to leave us satiated. A significant wine menu complimented the food on offer. The price range is for the whole course.

Approximate cost: $65-$85

verified email - 02 May 2012
Service Rating
5.0
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5.0
Value Rating
5.0

It is exceptional! Very special experience. I felt like I was back in Japan. We had a sashimi plate, wagu steak, tempura, and eggplant dish with some sake. I was very happy with each dishes.

Only negative will be the price. I would only go there again on a special occasion.

verified email - 28 Jul 2011
Service Rating
5.0
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5.0
Value Rating
4.0

This is a top class Japanese restaurant and if you're looking for a special night out then it's the place to go. It's not as expensive as some people make it out to be and compares favourably in price with any other fine dining restaurant. One of my Melbourne friends organized her recent 50th birthday dinner there and we had a great night. Unlike a lot of restaurants that are so noisy these days, the tables are spaced well apart and with the carpet, it's a serene place. The views of the river are wonderful too if you get to sit by the windows. More importantly though, the food is beautifully presented and delicious to eat.

Approximate cost: $35

verified email - 27 Jun 2011
Service Rating
4.0
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5.0
Value Rating
3.0

It is good japanese food in Brisbane. But as compared to Asia countries, even Sydney or Melborne, the standard is just okay. Its very pricey but lunch menu is worth it. Good for business meeting as it is very presentable.

Approximate cost: $50

verified email - 19 Oct 2010
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2.0
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3.0
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3.0

The food is still very nice but not quite as good as the Sono in the City. The service is slow, so slow. But maybe we were there on a bad night. I will probably not go back just based on the service but will continue to go to Sono in the City

Approximate cost: $30

verified email - 17 Oct 2010
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5.0
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5.0
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4.0

A very nice japanese restaurant overlooking the Brisbane river. Great food and the service is amicable, great place to go for special occasions.

verified email - 26 Jul 2010
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5.0
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5.0
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4.0

Absolutely love Sono, best Jap money can buy in Brisbane. Fantastic teppenyaki, best chicken teriyaki and refreshing plum wine.....what more could you wish for?

verified email - 26 Jul 2010
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4.0
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5.0
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3.0

This is great Japanese I like the Sono on Edward St out of the 2 but this comes a close second...the restaurant is nicer than the city and nice views and atmosphere out at Portside wharf.

verified email - 12 Jan 2010
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4.0
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5.0
Value Rating
4.0

Sono is not somewhere you'd go for everyday sushi but is a fantastic Japanese restaurant to dine at for special occasions. I love the atmospherics and food. Their obento lunch boxes are also quite good value for money.

verified email - 12 Dec 2009
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5.0
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5.0
Value Rating
4.0

We celebrated our 10th Wedding Anniversary here. What a beautiful restarant. Pricey but worth every penny. Left feeling satisfied (not too full or starving). Loved the seating and view of the river at night. We ordered a platter for two but cannot remember what it was called, sorry.

verified email - 01 Dec 2009
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0

Love the atmosphere. The decor is lovely. Food is great but a bit pricey.

verified email - 28 Nov 2009
Service Rating
4.0
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4.0
Value Rating
3.0

Was able to afford the springtime set menu as a chance to dine in this superb restaurant that I could not normally afford to visit. The staff were friendly, treated us like VIPs, helped my family to understand dishes on the menu and did not constantly hover or make us hurry over our meal even though the tables were all full.

Approximate cost: $30

verified email - 19 Oct 2009
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5.0
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5.0
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4.0

Beautiful location and fantastic food. The menu can be quite intimidating for those not well versed in sushi and sashimi. Order one of the many share/selection plates for a good variety. Can get a little on the expensive side. A great place for a special occasion.

verified email - 23 Aug 2009
Service Rating
4.0
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3.0
Value Rating
3.0

A place of lovely ambiance. Might think when you dine here, you may leave hungry, but that was not the case, even when a few dishes are ordered. The oysters are to die for but the tempura batter seemed a little light in colour.

verified email - 22 Jul 2009
Service Rating
5.0
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5.0
Value Rating
3.0

An attractive decor along with a great view of the river.
Do try the special lunch sets (eg. SONO Set), although not cheap but certainly fairs better value compared to the dinner menu prices.
They also feature an extensive wine / sake list. The sake tasting set is also quite worth a try.
Overall, a very enjoyable meal in a beautiful setting. Highly Recommended.

verified email - 05 May 2009
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0

The atmosphere at this place is just great. The staffs are helpful and friendly in helping us choosing what to get from their mouth watering list of food. The scenery is great. Food is amazing, although not too Japanesy. It is more fusion-y. Highly recommended for a special night out.

verified email - 20 Mar 2009
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5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
4.0

Fabulous restaurant, great atmosphere and very friendly and helpful staff. Food is of an excellent quality. Includes sushi bar and bbq area. I look forward to many more visits to the excellent restaurant.

Approximate cost: $60