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Sono Restaurant Dining Room

Birthday Celebrations on the Brisbane River

Bring your friends and family together for a celebration filled with delicious food and authentic Japanese hospitality. As Brisbane’s leading Japanese restaurant for birthday celebrations, Sono is the perfect place to eat, laugh, and share the fun with those closest to you. From intimate dinners to lively group dining, every occasion here brings together a beautiful setting, exceptional Japanese cuisine, and a welcoming atmosphere.

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Sono is the perfect-sized restaurant for a birthday party, offering seating for up to 100 guests for sit-down celebrations, with cocktail-style events accommodating up to 200 guests. Our flexible banquet and catering packages make it easy to tailor the menu to your occasion, while our licensed bar provides a wide selection of beverages to suit every taste. For private celebrations, we also provide date-flexible options so you can plan your next birthday with ease.

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Dining Spaces for Every Celebration

Our Portside location offers a variety of dining and function spaces designed to suit every style of celebration. Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner or a larger gathering, we have the perfect setting overlooking the Brisbane River. Explore the options below.

 

Main Restaurant – The main dining room is perfect for groups of 8–40 guests, with both traditional and Western-style seating. For smaller groups of up to four, river view tables are also available.

Private Tatami Rooms – Traditional Japanese dining rooms for 2–36 guests, with the option of river views in selected rooms.

Cocktail-Style Functions – A relaxed option for 20–200 guests, featuring a delicious selection of canapés enjoyed while standing.

Full Venue Hire – Exclusive use of Sono for large birthday parties and private celebrations, accommodating up to 100 seated guests or 200 for cocktail-style events with stunning Brisbane River views.

Whether you’re planning a small gathering or a full venue hire, our team can create a flexible space to suit your occasion.

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Group Dining Menus That Delight

Celebrate with a selection of refined Japanese flavours, from premium sashimi and sushi to signature dishes such as Wagyu beef, black cod saikyo yaki, and crisp tempura. Our banquet and tasting menus, including the Kanda, Gion, Zen, and Sono Tasting Courses, are designed for group dining and make every bite a pleasure.

Pair your meal with premium sake or cocktails from the bar and indulge in a dining experience that your guests will remember. Our shared and a la carte menus are perfect for birthdays, corporate events, and private occasions alike.

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Start Planning With Sono

 

Sono combines elegant decor, a lively bar, and stunning river views to create the perfect setting for your birthday. Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner or hosting a larger event, our venue is the perfect place to celebrate in Brisbane. Your next event deserves something special. Send us a birthday enquiry today to start planning.

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Brisbane’s most awarded Authentic Japanese Restaurant

Sono Japanese Restaurant Portside
Level 1, Portside Wharf
39 Hercules St, Hamilton QLD
(opposite Dendy Cinemas)
(07) 3268 6655
[email protected]
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LUNCH

Friday – Sunday

  • Bookings from 12:00 pm, kitchen closes at 2:30 pm.
  • Teppanyaki from 12:30 pm on Saturday & Sunday
  • Sono is closed Mondays and all public holidays.
    1.1% card payment surcharge.
    10% surcharge on Sundays.

DINNER

Tuesday - Thursday

  • Bookings from 5:30 pm, kitchen closes at 9:30 pm

Friday & Saturday

  • Bookings from 5:30 pm, kitchen closes 10:00 pm
  • Teppanyaki seatings at 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm

Sunday

  • Bookings from 5:30 pm, kitchen closes 9:30 pm

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