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Yoshi's Oakland
- Japanese
- Oakland, CA
About this business
Yoshi's is not just a place where you can catch mind-blowing jazz, but also a sushi bar with an excellent food. Eager music lovers pack the restaurant and the Jazz House on performance nights. It showcases the best talent and boasts of high tech acoustics in the Bay area. A full cocktail menu is available with items like sushi, appetizers, salads and desserts. The attire is causal and the atmosphere jazzed up. It has a top-notch restaurant that serves Japanese food, and is open for lunch and dinner.
Location details
510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Music is great – I love going to listen to jazz there, the night that i have gone have been really great. the lotus drink is really good too.
This is the spot – I am an Oakland resident, and i have been going to Yoshi's for quite a while now, for the music not for the food, me and my wife love Japanese food, that's why we always go to San Francisco for japanese, our favorite spot is Ozumo, then i read on the net that former Ozumo chef (Sho) was taking over the kitchen to renew the menu, so we gave another chance to the food, we sat at the sushi bar, then we realized that the last Ozumo head chef (Armando), was also there,he gave a glass of fish broth to everyone a... read more
worst service ever – I wish I could comment on the food. We were a party of 8 and there for a birthday dinner. No problems in getting seated and ordering. 10 minutes after we got our food, our server asked us to leave. She said that another party was coming in and that there was a time limit on our table. Uh, we had been there less than an hour! We complained to management and they backed the server up. It was only AFTER we all got up and had our food boxed up that the hostess discovered she had evicted the wrong table! It w... read more
Sho is Back! – Executive chef, Shotaro Kamio, and his team of culinary artists have completely revamped the menu with delightful and delicious original creations. Fish is flown in daily from Tokyo to give a fresh flavor to several dishes. Try the Ocean Sunomono for a unique blend of marinatied seafood and seaweed served in a martini glass with tiny fish roe shimmering around the edge of the glass. The grilled entrees are the showcase; spiny lobster, salmon, duck, lamb, and more. The sushi is prepared to order and the present... read more
The Sushi's Were Crying For Help – The fish were crying due to the chef's lack of skill in preparing the sushi. I feel bad for them fish for such a lousy way to go. I have had better sushi in some Japanese supermarkets. Go for the music, skip the food.
Good Food, Average Service – Went there on a Friday night, did not attend the jazz club, but the food was great. We had the chicken salad with sesame dressing, which was excellent, and a sashimi plate was good. There was no abnoxious smells (like in some sushi places) and the food was good. The service was a little bit slow, and the waitress was a little bit rude. The crowd was mixed, from young to old and of all races. There was plenty of seating and we were seated immediately. Definately recommended for an average price re... read more
Regarding Yoshis' – This is a wonderful, intimate venue. The acts are top notch, the sound is good, the chairs somewhat uncomfortable. Newcomers don't realize you have to be there very early to put your name on the best seats, or have dinner in the restaurant to get some of the better seats rserved for you. I rarely eat there, I have other choices for Japanese food! All in all, it gets a high rating from me due to the caliber of musicians. I'd like to see a wider range of music there since it is a good venue.
food ok, jazz great – I have always heard of Yoshi's and of the horrible food and great Jazz, but recently checked it out for myself. Jazz is AWESOME and worth going merely for that. Food was ok, although more what I would expect in a shopping mall. Still very edible.
Avoid the food – In most cases, one gets what one pays for, but not so at Yoshi's. For my 20 bucks I got chicken teriyaki that had been microwaved to death, and the sauce was the saltiest teriyaki sauce I've ever tried. I'm no chef, but I'm pretty sure that stuff's supposed to be sweet. The sushi was premade (I watched the chef turn and get my roll from a tray of them). My server was busy chatting with her co-workers (until it was time to pay, of course), and the busboy did all of the work. The show was great, though. But th... read more
Frequently asked questions about Yoshi's Oakland
How is Yoshi's Oakland rated?
Yoshi's Oakland has a 4.6 star rating with 3,343 reviews.
When is Yoshi's Oakland open?
Yoshi's Oakland is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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