Yoko Dining

Within the beautiful bones of a historic Howard Smith Wharves warehouse, this Japanese restaurant strikes the perfect blend of fun and finesse.

Bringing the energy and fun of Tokyo’s back-alley record bars to the Brisbane River, B-Side, upstairs from Yoko Dining at Howard Smith Wharves, is the beloved restaurant’s more playful little sister. The izakaya-style dishes are the same level of quality you’d expect from Yoko Dining – try the miso-glazed eggplant sticks, the prawn roll and the miso caramel soft serve – but the moodier lighting and DJs spinning vinyl invite you to settle in and make a night of it. It’s a good thing, then, that the full Yoko Dining drinks list is also available – including the famous yuzu slushie – as well as some B-Side specials, such as a vodka-infused matcha latte slushie.

Restaurateur Jonathan Barthelmess’ Yoko Dining is another riverfront venue that will make you drool. Translating Tokyo’s izakayas, music bars and pop-infused counterculture to a raucous split-level bistro, Yoko Dining marries Brisbane’s au vent lifestyle with Japan’s sophisticated culture. The menu celebrates classics like fresh sashimi, tempura, seasonal gyoza, tempura, noodles and salads, as well as large-format dishes like Tonkatsu, a premium wagyu selection and grilled reef fish with ponzu, all designed to share between friends over yuzu slushies, wine on tap or bottles from Yoko’s 100-strong wine list.

Brainchild of Restaurateur Jonathan Barthelmess, the highly anticipated Brisbane venture GRECA brings a crystalline focus to great food and fun times to the Brisbane foodie scene. Nestled within the heritage Howard Smith Wharves precinct, GRECA provides an interactive dining experience in the midst of the city’s waterfront entertainment mecca. GRECA serves a contemporary take on the traditional Greek taverna (think Kalamata olives, grilled whole sardines, calamari, lamb ribs and Greek doughnuts) while the menu is focused around communal eating, Mediterranean style.

Head to the Howard Smith Wharves for one of our favourite Japanese restaurants in Brisbane, Yoko Dining. Energetic and mesmerisingly modern, this New Year’s Eve, Yoko will be offering three, five-course banquet packages: Sunset Session from 5pm – 8pm for $150 per person with a spritz on arrival; Premium Midnight Session from 8:30pm for $350 per person with champagne on arrival and a three-and-a-half-hour beverage package; and finally, Midnight Session from 9pm with a spritz on arrival and a three-hour beverage package from $280 per person.

Howard Smith Wharves accommodates some of Brisbane’s premier dining hotspots, and Yoko Dining fits right in alongside them as the home of contemporary Japanese cuisine. Sister restaurant to Greca, Brisbane’s favourite Mediterranean tavern, Yoko serves up fresh and funky dishes in the Japanese pub style of izakaya, as well as an innovative drinks menu that includes sake, cocktails, local and imported beers, Japanese spirits and wine. Boasting stunning views of the Brissy river, Yoko is the perfect location for your next culinary adventure.

In the spirit of a Tokyo music bar, Yoko Dining on the Brisbane River offers traditional Japanese dishes with contemporary flair – it even has a raw bar to satey your ceviche and sashimi cravings. On warmer days, you can opt for al fresco seating with waterside views and when the weather’s chilly, dine inside where Japan’s vinyl obsession comes to life. We suggest ordering the set menus, which come with an assortment of starters, a main, and dessert that’ll give you a decadent overview of the restaurant’s offering.

Sister restaurant of the popular greek taverna, Greca, Yoko is a vibrant, fun dining experience, reminiscent of the lively izakayas of Tokyo. Here the menu focuses mainly on seafood which is cooked on the hibachi charcoal grill and combines it with light, bright flavours that pack a punch. For the full experience, go for the signature ‘Yoko Feast’ the premium degustation menu, which comprises of an impressive 12-course Japanese feast complete with housemade Miso caramel doughnuts.

Yoko has brought beautiful plating and bright, flavourful food to Brisbane’s foodie scene at the ever-popular Howard Smith Wharves. The vibrant menu at Yoko spans snacks, a sashimi raw bar, izakaya plates to share and hibachi grill mains. Serving up delicious cocktails (Yuzu Slushie, anyone?) and a wide variety of meals to suit any appetite, Yoko is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Brisbane to book when you’re ready for an oishii (delicious) night out.

A star in Howard Smith Wharves’ crown, Yoko is relaxed yet utterly refined. A Japanese restaurant in Brisbane with exceptional water views, the hot spot is lively and fun-fuelled without compromising on its scrupulous culinary handiwork. Initiatives like their weekly lunch specials and Buns and Bubbles package, one of the city’s best bottomless brunches, scream party, while sunset sittings overlooking the Brisbane River are pure euphoria.

On the river at Howard Street Wharves, Yoko Dining brings the experience of Japan’s music bars to Brisbane. With a buzzing atmosphere looking out over the water, delicious food and timber features throughout, this is a comfortable place you can settle into all day and into the night. Taking advantage of local and seasonal produce, the kitchen creates fresh and refined dishes using the raw bar and hibachi grill.

Izakaya-style fun with bonza water viewsBrisbane’s quietly been upping its Japanese game, adding swanky Takashiya, seductive Sushi Room and Melbourne-import Komeyui (with Ippin Dining joining the fray in April). But for sparkling river views and Izakaya-style fun, Yoko at Howard Smith Wharves is the one to beat. Order a rum-spiked yuzu slushie or take a sake ‘flight’, then consider a well-crafted $75 set menu.

Greca’s next-door neighbour, Yoko, is Howard Smith Wharves’ answer to premium izakaya, but with a hint of welcome non-intimidating playfulness. Two levels of Tokyo pop-infused counter-culture await you, as does a perfectly stocked sake wall and masterfully placed neon lights. Relax in the superb river-front breeze with a frozen yuzu punch in hand and a serving or three of pork gyozas or soft shell crab temaki.

Yoko Dining is a vibrant Japanese restaurant located at Brisbane’s Howard Smith Wharves, offering a dynamic fusion of Tokyo’s music bars and izakaya culture. Spread across two lively riverfront levels, the venue serves fresh seafood, noodles, and bento boxes, with options for vegans. Guests can enjoy outdoor seating, sip Yuzu slushie cocktails, and unwind in the lively, neon-lit atmosphere.

This on-trend spot is popular for weekend dinner, with an exciting selection of cocktails, beer, sake, and Japanese spirits on offer at the upstairs bar. When it comes to food, the menu is short and sweet, featuring small plates of tempura, sashimi, nigiri, noodles, vegetables, meat, and seafood. For dessert, a soft serve machine produces the fanciest ice cream in town.

This two-storey izakaya-style restaurant, claiming an enviable position on Howard Smith Wharves, is as notable for its design as it is for the food and drink. Owner Jonathan Barthelmess, who is behind Sydney restaurants The Apollo and Cho Cho San, as well as next-door Greek haven Greca, has clearly invested a lot of time and money into Yoko’s riverside home.

If you enjoy the finer things in life and are looking for something a little beyond your standard sushi train (no shade!), Yoko is your place. The stunning riverside venue is located in the Howard Smith Wharves precinct and is an experience in itself. The location is matched by a menu of high-end Japanese cuisine, featuring some of the finest sushi in town.

No need to fly to Japan when we’ve got our very own Tokyo foodie experience here at Howard Smith Wharves. Delicious food with a friendly atmosphere and beautiful view of the story bridge… what more could you want?. Good Japanese is not hard to find, but Yoko is on another level with its sophisticated menu and unique take on traditional flavours.

2/5 Boundary St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia Yoko Dining is a fantastic spot right in the heart of Brisbane with a great vibe. The food is innovative and exciting, and the service is exceptionally friendly. The dishes are amazing, making it the perfect choice for anyone seeking something a bit different from the usual Japanese offerings.

Yoko Dining is a magnificent culinary experience on the Brisbane River. Yoko blends all the wonders of Japan with Brisbane’s breezy lifestyle and provides dining, drinking and musical pleasure on two levels. Yoko’s seafood-oriented menu is influenced by the hibachi charcoal grill, the heart of the kitchen.

Yoko offers Brisbane’s diners a chilled-out and fun setting in which to enjoy a Japanese-inspired meal. The wood-clad seating area and booths make for a comfortable and sociable environment with that all-important buzz. Ideal for a casual date, or an evening out with family and friends.

If you’ve ever visited Tokyo’s izakaya and music bars, you’ll be well prepared for Yoko Dining. Tunes spun on vinyl, an infectious energy and a retro-futuristic feel transport guests to the buzz of Shinjuku’s bar scene. In the kitchen, a hibachi has pride of place.

Location: 2/5 Boundary St, Brisbane City, QLD 4000 Ph: (07) 323 6582. Yoko Dining is one of the trendier Japanese restaurants on our list. The venue is a winning mix of traditional architecture and decor combined with a view of the Brisbane River.

A two-storey Japanese izakaya with a beautiful bento box-inspired fit-out. Upstairs in pride of place is a pair of turntables, ready to spin vinyl tunes late into the night.

Address: 2/5 Boundary St, Brisbane City, QLD 4000, Australia. Contact Details: +61 7 3236 6582. Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM

We came on a week night and all tables were full and vibes were incredible. The eggplant was absolutely insane. As were the slushy drinks!!