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Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA

Yoshi's Oakland

4.7
4.7
8313 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 43 times today
  • Great for live music
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • Neighborhood
    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

Menu

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What 8,313 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Hot spot

  • 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.

8,313 Reviews

  1. Ashruf

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and Ambiance was great. Perfect place for a date night!

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  2. Riley

    VIP

    San Francisco

    52 reviews

    3.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for New Year’s spent $500 for two people. The food was not worth it. Service was great but sorry not worth the value.

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  3. james

    VIP

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived early for our reservation @ 6:30 and were sat quickly and our server Summer was wonderful. But after the 3 rd course it became extremely slow to get our main dinner which was very delicious but unfortunately we ran out of time and we had to take our desserts to go into the show room . We finally got seated in the showroom just as Boney James was playing his first Song. For 145$ per person + 22% gratuity it was a bit steep. Might need to rethink a 406$ dinner bill Food was ample and delicious BUT poor Summer had too many tables. Overall all evening was a 4 star

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  4. Jim

    VIP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was expensive and the steak was tough and short ribs was stringy so both was not cooked very well.

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  5. Kristi

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome night. Food was delicious! All wait staff were timely, friendly and there to make sure we had our best experience. Entertainment was amazing (Boney James). A great way to ring in the New Year!!

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  6. Arthur

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience as always with the exception of our concert seating which is always a challenge.

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  7. Beverly

    Tahoe

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    I absolutely love Yoshi’s it’s simply to crammed up with to many people in such a small area. Way too crowded. The servers were having difficulty getting access to the customers and the seating in the auditorium was the same way. Yoshi needs a larger place to accommodate the popularity of the artist that entertain there.

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  8. JAYE

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  9. Brian

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  10. Clayton

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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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 8313 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 43 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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