Sono Japanese Restaurant | Portside Wharf
Modern Japanese food, a teppanyaki bar and a sake tasting menu in a refined riverfront space.
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Why it's worth checking out
Sono combines three distinct dining experiences under one roof: modern Japanese cuisine, interactive teppanyaki service, and structured sake tastings. The riverfront location at Portside Wharf provides an elevated dining atmosphere.
Our take
Sono is a contemporary Japanese restaurant located at Portside Wharf in Hamilton, Brisbane. It specialises in modern Japanese cuisine with dedicated teppanyaki counter service and curated sake tasting menus, all set within an upscale riverfront dining space. The venue holds a 4.7-star rating from over 2,300 Google reviews.
Good to know
- Located at Portside Wharf, a mixed-use riverside precinct in Hamilton.
- Offers both à la carte modern Japanese dishes and dedicated teppanyaki counter experiences.
- Features curated sake tasting menus alongside food offerings.
- Highly rated with strong review volume (4.7 stars from 2,348 reviews).
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Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 17:30 – 21:30
- Wednesday
- 17:30 – 21:30
- Thursday
- 17:30 – 21:30
- FridayToday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:30 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:30 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:30 – 21:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sono Japanese Restaurant located?+
Sono is located at 39 Hercules Street, Hamilton, at the Portside Wharf precinct overlooking the Brisbane River.
What types of dining experiences does Sono offer?+
Sono offers modern Japanese cuisine, a teppanyaki bar with counter seating, and sake tasting menus.
What is Sono's rating?+
Sono has a 4.7-star rating on Google based on over 2,300 reviews.
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