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Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA

Yoshi's Oakland

4.7
4.7
8305 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 57 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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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Dining areas

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
  • Area
    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

Experiences

  • New Year's Celebration

    US$176.90 per person

    31 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025
    Thank you for celebrating the New Year with us! Our chefs Victor Reyes and Lolo Gonzalez have created an elaborate and delicious 5-course prix fixe menu. Please check our website for menu details. -Menu price is $145 per person (plus tax and gratuity). -Credit card numbers are required to hold reservations. PLEASE NOTE: A $145 fee will be applied per person without a 24hrs notice of cancellation or no show.

Menu

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What 8,305 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

8,306 Reviews

  1. JAYE

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the pleasure of dinning with Kenneth. He was very attentive and fast. The restaurant was crowded but he made us feel very important. The food was excellent and the show was great thank you Yoshi’s so great experience. 

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  2. Brian

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I are long time Yoshi dinner and concert fans, especially when Boney James comes to town. We first say him and his group perform at Yoshi’s in San Francisco many years. Since then, we always attend his Oakland Yoshi’s performances and it’s always a great dinner and show. So for 2024, thanks once again Yoshi’s for another great dinner and show. And we’re looking forward to many other great dinners and other great artist’s shows in 2025. Sincerely yours, Brian and Linda Rozier- Stephens

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  3. Clayton

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Third time was a disappointment. Delivered the wrong orders three times. Another very late after the others. It was crowded but how hard is it to deliver the right plates to the table? Music was good at the show.

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  4. Patt

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We go to Yoshi's a lot for the live music, usually 6-7 times a year and eating there is just a convenience, and you almost have to eat there to get a decent seat. The food is usually pretty good, but the service is not. And it doesn't matter whether it's the lounge area or the full-service restaurant; it seems like there aren't enough servers to provide great service. This time we decided to go for the restaurant...big mistake. They serve 'family style', so dishes come out as they are made, regardless of what you order. That means one of your party could be eating while the other is waiting, and we requested that our food be served at the same time. They completely ignored that. We'll continue to go to Yoshi's for the fabulous music, but will be using other options for eating.

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  5. Yvonne

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    There was a dog at the table next to us and my friend has allergies to dogs and started to wheeze and sneeze. The people with the dog did not have to move and the table for the concert we received was a high top towards the back and I have issues with high table. Ldmd

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  6. norton

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The good and space was great. The service was outstanding.

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  7. Latasha

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice restaurant and conveniently right next to box office and entertainment. The food was good and nice size portions. Customer service was great and I would recommended.

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  8. Marina

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been visiting Yoshis for more than 20 years now, and there's never a dull moment! The food is absolutely delicious, and the service is always friendly. I do wish they had some specials since the prices can be a bit on the higher side, but honestly, it's worth it. The shows are always a blast, and I keep coming back for more!

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  9. Kem

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yoshi’s never disappoints. The Snow Money and Spider sushi rolls were great! The fritter is my go to as well. Our waiter Owen was knowledgeable and attentive. He also gave our seating for the show. Table 4 front and center. We had an awesome evening.

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  10. Jean

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Yoshi's is excellent, as is the service. They have plenty of well-trained staff to service the clientele. While expensive, the quality of the food is excellent and I felt we were not overpaying for what we ordered (unusual these days!). And we could talk without needing to yell to be heard, yay! I do wish wine by the glass wasn't so expensive.... We had a very nice experience and look forward to going back.

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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 4.7 stars by 8305 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 57 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Yoshi's Oakland

510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Washington
  • Area
    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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