Sono Japanese Restaurant Portside Wharf

"Absolutely amazing place to spend time. The atmosphere is slightly dark but warm in a way. The sunken tables into the floor are a great compromise for those not used to traditional Japanese seating. The food itself is second to none! Every single thing we had was made with so much love and care and whilst some may say that the presentation is over the top it really makes every dish special. We especially enjoyed the grilled eel and oysters with the raspberry sauce. We ordered desert and the staff placed chocolate “happy anniversary” signs on the food it was such a lovely touch. All the staff were so attentive to our food allergies too with nothing being too much trouble. Anything negative to say? Perhaps only one toilet stall in the male bathroom isn’t enough to accomodate all the potential male patrons. We will be going back at least once a year as it really is special."

"We have spent our 10th wedding anniversary at Sono and we were very impressed with everything!!! From the ambiance, the food and most especially the attentiveness of the staff. We had the 6 course meal and boy we were in for a culinary ride. Thank you Sono for an unforgettable experience. We will surely come back. P.S thank you for the personalised greeting on our dessert."

"Delicious and best dining experience I’ve had in a while, very friendly staff helped out for first time experience. Amazing flavours and wide variety of food. Overall delicious, quality food and an amazing experience."

"My wife and I visited today for a 51st anniversary lunch. We lived in Japan in the 1970s and this was a first rate experience. The service was impeccable and each aspect of the food - presentation, quality and taste - was excellent. This restaurant definitely deserved an A+ rating."