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Misuzu's

3-7 Victoria Ave, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia

Recommended by 54 people

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3-7 Victoria Ave, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia

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+61 3 9699 9022
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Misuzu's

Albert Park regulars treat this neighbourhood fixture as an enduring staple for unhurried sashimi, warm sake, and easy gatherings. Lit by paper lanterns hung from courtyard trees, the dining room balances relaxed celebrations with calm outdoor seating where dogs can lounge beside the table. Plates arrive steadily from the kitchen—think crisp chicken karaage, eye fillet beef katsu, and fresh nigiri platters—while the staff welcome guests without rigid pretension. When a table booking turns over, lingering diners simply slide across to the counter to finish their drinks.

  • Lantern-lit, pet-friendly courtyard: An open-air courtyard beneath illuminated tree lanterns welcomes dogs and provides outdoor dining with heaters in cooler weather.
  • Relaxed counter transitions: Attentive staff ease booking transitions by letting guests move to the bar to finish drinks instead of enforcing strict table cut-offs.
  • Consistent Japanese staples: Multi-decade staples span tender salmon nigiri, takoyaki, crisp chicken karaage, and beef katsu alongside warmed sake and yuzu drinks.
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Reasons to Choose Misuzu's

Why diners choose Misuzu's for celebrations, casual bar dining, and outdoor meals

  • Decades-Long Tradition for Milestone Celebrations

    Diners consistently celebrate birthdays and anniversaries knowing dishes and service retain their high standard across decades of family tradition.

    Misuzu in Albert Park has been a family tradition for over 20 years & it’s still just as special every time we visit.

    Milena Press

  • Intimate Pacing and Warm Personal Care

    Evenings are shaped by warm, attentive hospitality that leaves milestone diners and returning couples feeling personally cared for.

    Our dinner was a lovely series of small plates and was paced beautifully by the kitchen.

    Jim Kariotis

  • Unrushed Transitions Between Table and Bar

    Rather than enforcing strict departure deadlines when bookings overlap, staff smoothly relocate guests to bar seating to finish drinks at ease.

    never rushed, if the table is booked after us, we get moved to the bar to finish our drinks, no problem at all..

    A

  • Dog-Friendly Courtyard Dining with Heaters

    Guests can relax outside alongside their dogs under iconic tree lanterns, complete with outdoor heaters for cooler evenings.

    We sat outside with our dog, which made it even more relaxing and enjoyable.

    Kevin Ko

  • Full Dining Experience at the Casual Bar

    Guests dropping in without a formal table reservation can enjoy full sushi platters, hot entrees, and drinks directly at the counter bar.

    We had dinner at the bar and really enjoyed the sushi platter, the takoyaki, the prawn and crab spring rolls, the sushi avocado maki roll, and the rhubarb crumble.

    Davide Baj

  • Fresh Takeaway with Extensive Variety

    The kitchen delivers a diverse lunch and dinner takeaway menu, allowing regulars to enjoy fresh, reliable Japanese fare at home.

    The takeaway lunch choice is excellent , both variety & taste.

    Shelley Smulevich

Signature dishes frequently recommended by diners

  • Takoyaki

    We had dinner at the bar and really enjoyed the sushi platter, the takoyaki, the prawn and crab spring rolls, the sushi avocado maki roll, and the rhubarb crumble.

    Davide Baj

  • Chicken Karaage

    Chicken kaarage was fried perfectly with thin coating.

    Olga Soukhomlinov

  • Eye Fillet Beef Katsu

    my husband had the eye fillet beef katsu and he loved his dish. The salmon was great but the beef was memorable.

    Lis Conde

  • Duck Wraps

    For entree, we got the takoyaki and the duck wraps. The duck wraps were absolutely delicious, best dish of the night.

    Lis Conde

Other favorites

Standout drinks, desserts, and side dishes to complete your visit

  • Yuzu Cocktail

    the yuzu cocktail was a standout this time around

    Milena Press

  • Chocolate Pudding

    We finished the night with a chocolate pudding and it was lovely, rather than a pudding it was a chocolate cake with cream, ice cream and assorted fruit on the side.

    Lis Conde

  • Rhubarb Crumble

    We had dinner at the bar and really enjoyed the sushi platter, the takoyaki, the prawn and crab spring rolls, the sushi avocado maki roll, and the rhubarb crumble.

    Davide Baj

  • Edamame

    The edamame was fresh, and the salmon nigiri was incredibly tender.

    Nikita Tas

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful operational touches and hospitable details that set Misuzu's apart.

  • Unrushed Seating Transitions

    Rather than enforcing abrupt departure cut-offs when an upcoming booking arrives, the team seamlessly relocates guests to the bar to finish their drinks unhurried.

  • Heated Courtyard for Diners with Dogs

    Accompanied lunches and dinners extend outdoors into a courtyard space equipped with heaters and dog-friendly welcoming hospitality.

  • Iconic Outdoor Tree Lanterns

    Illuminated tree lanterns create a calm, iconic evening atmosphere for courtyard diners enjoying outdoor meals.

  • Tailored Recipe Adjustments

    Kitchen staff actively tailor signature dishes like the wild barramundi to cater to specific dietary requirements such as garlic intolerances.

Before you head over

Essential booking, seating, and outdoor dining advice for your visit to Misuzu's.

  • Book Early for Groups and Weekends

    Misuzu's fills quickly during peak evening and weekend services, and large group tables accommodating up to 10–12 guests require booking well in advance.

  • Counter Bar Seating Eases Table Turnovers

    If your table is reserved for a later booking, staff will comfortably transition you to the counter bar to finish drinks rather than rushing your departure.

  • Dog-Friendly Courtyard Dining

    The heated outdoor seating welcomes diners with dogs for casual lunches or dinners under the iconic tree lanterns.

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