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ETARU Hallandale, Hallandale Beach, FL

ETARU Hallandale

4.2
4.2
624 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese
111 S Surf Rd, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Brought to the United States by Rainer Becker, co-founder and creator of Zuma restaurants worldwide and ROKA London, ETARU, is a restaurant featuring contemporary Japanese robatayaki grill cuisine. Offering casual, yet sophisticated, dining at the second-story restaurant, bar & terrace, the space is equally divided indoor and out. The beach bar offers a more relaxed environment with service directly to the sand (Friday – Sunday).

As you indulge in the culinary delights of Etaru, take advantage of its prime location near popular attractions. Just a short drive away, guests can explore the beautiful Hallandale Beach, the nearby Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino or the upscale shopping at Aventura Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in the U.S. Whether you're a local or just visiting, Etaru Hallandale promises a memorable culinary experience amidst the charm of South Florida.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Beach bar Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, ETARU Hallandale can accommodate all of your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (877) 712-5981
  • Neighborhood
    Hallandale Beach
  • Parking details
    Valet visitor restaurant (after validation) = $13.00 (plus tax) Valet visitor guest (no validation) = $20.00 (plus tax) Valet overnight = $35.00 (plus tax)
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Contemporary japanese robatayaki buffet brunch

    $79.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Etaru offers a sophisticated cuisine philosophy of flavorsome, modern Japanese dishes in a fun and vibrant environment inspired by Robatayaki style of cooking.

Private dining

What 624 people are saying

ETARU Hallandale reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Japanese

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ETARU Hallandale offers a stunning beachside setting, "wonderful food," and "great service," especially at the Beach Bar. Highlights include the "black cod" and "hot pot." Some guests noted service inconsistencies and price concerns, but the beautiful ocean view and vibrant atmosphere often make up for it.

624 Reviews
  1. Simon VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For the price that we spent there . There are plenty of better places that’s for my opinion just because they are ocean view does not impress me that much but to each their own

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  2. Steven

    Orange County3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Host was an absolute jerk. It was as if he could not be bothered- after having a terrible experience and walking out of JWB a few blocks away, I made a reservation 30 minutes before showing up. The host couldn’t find my reservation, and begrudgingly proceeded to “find us a table” amidst an array of open tables. He ended up seating us at an outdoor table in the wind. After waiting 10 minutes, we got up and left the restaurant. Will never return.

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  3. Brad

    Chicago13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Black Cod was fantastic. Other dishes were good but not so super as to be charging top end prices. Almost $100 per person (limited alcohol). Also, I HATE it when restaurants automatically apply a 20% service charge then recommend an additional 18-30% additional tip. Very cheeky.

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  4. Jocelyn

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and great service. The Hot Pot is a must try.

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  5. Brandi VIP

    Columbus4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious, but the service was not good. I didn’t feel valued as a guest. My meal didn’t come out with the rest of the table. Then, my son was missing part of his meal. Was quite a while until server followed up and seemed annoyed rather than apologetic. Weird. We did have lunch at the Beach Bar three days in a row - service there was outstanding.

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  6. Julie VIP

    Chicago31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent spot for beach side dining! The food was superb and the only thing that could have been better was if Mother Nature could have turned down the wind. But Etaru was prepared with great seating inside that felt like you were outside because they had big windows and sliding doors and the prettiest marine blue blankets for everyone who was feeling the cooler temps! Highly recommend!

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  7. Alexis VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    When you first walk in the host was extremely rude, has an attitude and makes you wait although there are tables open. Server with the man bun is too all over the place trying to be quick inattentive and messy. Gwen was the only nice decent server. Manbun never gave his name and took over 30 minutes just to get water. The chicken on the menu was RAW. literally not cooked in side pink and almost purple looking. Disgusting. Keylime pie was OK but messy presentation. After not being attended to for basically all night they had the audacity to put a 20% tip. I would give maybe 5% if anything. If not for Gwen we would have never gotten water, new utensils (since the ones on the table were dirty) manager had to put in our order… overall hot mess. Good service starts from the moment you walk in. The restaurant needs to Retrain the host and tell manbun that he needs to write the order down and to check in on tables. Overall everyone needs better training, need to care about their job & WANT to serve. Major improvements needs to be made

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  8. Vikram

    Orange County42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The setting on the beach is beautiful. But you have to sit outdoors on the deck. Inside, the ambience drops from 5 Stars to 3. The hostess was darn right rude. Gwen the server was very good but she got the check wrong. If I had not checked I wouldn’t have known they had added two items we didn’t eat. The food quality and taste were mixed. The sushi and Japanese fried chicken were good. The burrata tasted sour. The edamame had sea salt that was not very salty. So, it’s a mixed bag. If it wasn’t for the setting and the ambience I would give it 3 stars rather than the 4 stars I gave.

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  9. Happy

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and dining outside by the beach was lovely.

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  10. Vis

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Entree took more than 1 hour. Waiter didn’t appraise of the delay.

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FAQs

ETARU Hallandale does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

ETARU Hallandale is rated 4.2 stars by 624 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  5. Hallandale Beach

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for ETARU Hallandale

111 S Surf Rd, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Hallandale Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Beach bar Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese Speciality
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet visitor restaurant (after validation) = $13.00 (plus tax) Valet visitor guest (no validation) = $20.00 (plus tax) Valet overnight = $35.00 (plus tax)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, ETARU Hallandale can accommodate all of your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (877) 712-5981
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