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Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA

Yoshi's Oakland

4.8
4.8
8268 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
A photo of Yoshi's Oakland restaurant

Yoshi's Oakland

4.8
$30 and under
Japanese
Oakland

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 74 times today
  • Great for live music
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Yoshi's has served Japan's best traditional dishes to Bay Area patrons since 1972. The menu highlights artfully arranged sushi, fresh grilled seafood, classic Japanese dishes, and vegetarian fare. Patrons can kick off their shoes in the traditional Japanese tatami seating or dine at tables. Expert sushi chefs create sushi and sashimi to order either in the restaurant or in the jazz house. Start the evening in the cocktail lounge before dinner or have a nightcap after taking in a show in the jazz house.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 238-9200
  • Website
    http://www.yoshis.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Yoshi’s Oakland offers a variety of accommodations for groups of any size. From The Enkai Room to our Tatami platform to the Yoshi's Lounge to the Club, Yoshi's has the space for your special event.
  • Private party contact
    Nic Clarkson: (925) 457-9101
  • Location
    510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
  • Neighbourhood
    Oakland
  • Cross Street
    Washington
  • Parking details
    Yoshi's is located on the 1st floor of the Washington Street Garage at Jack London Square. The garage is 6 stories high and offers plenty of parking. Discounted parking rates are available with validation. Bring parking ticket into the restaurant for validation. Pay for parking at payment kiosk prior to returning to vehicle.
  • Entertainment
    Yoshi’s has been host to a wide range of world-renowned jazz musicians such as legends Oscar Peterson, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, and Pat Metheny (just the tip of the iceberg) since 1972. With Yoshi’s top-of-the-line, custom designed Meyer sound system, a 1998 Steinway 9' Concert D grand piano, state-of-the-art lighting, unparalleled breadth and quality programming, there is no better venue to see jazz in the Bay Area! With its calming, elegant Japanese design of simple curves and soft tones, Yoshi's is an extremely inviting atmosphere for all ages, any time, in a smoke-free environment.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 8,268 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Hot spot

  • East Bay

    Japanese

  • East Bay

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yoshi's Oakland offers an exceptional combination of dining and entertainment. Renowned for its "excellent service and food," it features a vibrant atmosphere perfect for pre-concert dining. Guests rave about the "fresh sushi" and delectable dishes like the "black cod and scallop risotto." Despite occasional service hiccups, Yoshi's remains a "go-to" venue for many, delivering memorable experiences with its "great vibe" and top-notch performances.

8,268 Reviews

  1. Zachary

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant was sort of a weird mix of a jazz club, Japanese restaurant, and sports bar. The music felt pretty out of place and didn’t really fit the vibe of fine dining I was expecting, and there’s a train track right outside the restaurant that was pretty distracting. My partner got the cod and thought it was pretty good, and I got the veggie miso ramen which I thought was okay. We also got the agedashi tofu which was decent. But everything was pretty overpriced in my opinion. I’ve had much better elsewhere for less. I think if you’re looking for a show that aspect of the place seemed pretty interesting, but I wouldn’t recommend the main restaurant there are much better places.

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  2. james

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service, music & staff were 1st class!!! As usual!!

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  3. Yvette

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place to eat and to have a great time. Enjoyed myself.

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  4. sikander

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made reservations ahead of time, the staff was wonderful. The service was great. I will say, though that there was a staff person who did have noticeably bad breath, and I feel bad for penalizing the restaurant for that, but it is what it is. Other than that everything was amazing. It’s a little hard to order drinks once the show starts, but the staff is in there working hard and making rounds and you just have to put a little effort to get somebody’s attention to get your drink ordered. But overall, I still would say that everything was wonderful.

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  5. Carolyn

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve become a frequent quest of Yoshi’s. I love the grown and sexy atmosphere, customer service, the food and can’t say enough about the line up of shows. Being a single lady, it’s pretty much the only place that I feel confident and safe attending by myself.

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  6. Margaret

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined there before a concert. They were super busy and the service was still attentive. Our group had diverse dietary preferences and everyone found something they liked on the menu. Tasty cocktails!

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  7. Jen

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and service! Seated promptly and we’re done in plenty of time for the show. We love coming here!

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  8. Kelly

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating here and it DEFINITELY won’t be the last!! Everything was GREAT!!

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  9. Mary

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Ken was very great, and so was the food.

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  10. phifer

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was outstanding form starters to the main dish!

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FAQs

Yoshi's Oakland offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 238-9200.

Yoshi's Oakland is rated 4.8 stars by 8268 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Yoshi's Oakland restaurant

Yoshi's Oakland

4.8
$30 and under
Japanese
Oakland

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 74 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Yoshi's Oakland

510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Washington
  • Neighbourhood
    Oakland
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Yoshi's is located on the 1st floor of the Washington Street Garage at Jack London Square. The garage is 6 stories high and offers plenty of parking. Discounted parking rates are available with validation. Bring parking ticket into the restaurant for validation. Pay for parking at payment kiosk prior to returning to vehicle.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Yoshi’s has been host to a wide range of world-renowned jazz musicians such as legends Oscar Peterson, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, and Pat Metheny (just the tip of the iceberg) since 1972. With Yoshi’s top-of-the-line, custom designed Meyer sound system, a 1998 Steinway 9' Concert D grand piano, state-of-the-art lighting, unparalleled breadth and quality programming, there is no better venue to see jazz in the Bay Area! With its calming, elegant Japanese design of simple curves and soft tones, Yoshi's is an extremely inviting atmosphere for all ages, any time, in a smoke-free environment.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.yoshis.com/
  • Phone number
    (510) 238-9200
  • Private party facilities
    Yoshi’s Oakland offers a variety of accommodations for groups of any size. From The Enkai Room to our Tatami platform to the Yoshi's Lounge to the Club, Yoshi's has the space for your special event.
  • Private party contact
    Nic Clarkson: (925) 457-9101
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