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Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA

Yoshi's Oakland

4.6
4.6
8383 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • 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

Private dining

Menu

Yoshi's Oakland's menu was last updated 2022-02-02.

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What 8,383 people are saying

Yoshi's Oakland reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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 combines "excellent food" with an "intimate music venue," offering a unique dining and entertainment experience. Guests praise the "delicious sushi" and "great service," while noting the benefit of getting reserved seats for shows with dinner reservations. Though some found it pricey, the overall atmosphere and performances make it a "must-visit" spot.

8,383 Reviews

  1. Brenda

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an enjoyable evening, at the restaurant, food and service is exceptional! Always have enjoyed the menu as well. And when you have tickets you get priority seating. This last Dinner and Show all turned out what I had hoped for. There were 4 people in the party. Can't wait until next time. Thanks Open Table and Yoshi's!!

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  2. Leslie

    New Orleans5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal & great jazz concert! Throughly enjoyed our experience!!

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  3. Delores

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Yoshis. It's a great place to hang out and watch a game in the bar area or have a fantastic meal or just see a show, the theater is super imitate and fun.

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  4. JM VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very slow service, waited 15 minutes for person to acknowledge, after we asked other servers for help. Overpriced meal. $39.00 for 4 bay scallops and maybe a half cup of risotto. Good flavor.

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  5. Michael VIP

    San Francisco17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived at 6:30 pm for dinner only. This was a mistake since the 7:00 pm theater guests made for a very crowded dining room. Best advice is to arrive a little after 7 when the tables open up. Food was excellent (salmon, Oakland A's sushi roll, Shrimp/Scallops fritters). Service was also first rate. Parking next door is easy and around $5 with Yoshi validation.

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  6. Alicia

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I shared the vegetable tempura followed by entree’s of cod and scallops. Everything was delicious! Service was fast.

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  7. Rhonda

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is ALWAYS good, the service is EXCELLENT, & the entertainment is AMAZING! That's why I/We keep coming back!

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  8. DArcy

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good, the ambience of huge dining area cozy. The service tonight and this was the first time experiencing this. The waiter was slow in bringing our utensil we asked him twice. I then had to flag down the runner to bring some utensil. Not everyone is good using chop sticks. When the waiter finally came back he didn’t have utensil. Maybe the runner told him he gave us some. Overall I like the place.

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  9. Kellie

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time! Food was delicious, service was great, the company amazing, perfect since it was family, and to end the night with Switch will be back again! Thank you yoshis

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  10. Sandra

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were there for dinner and a concert and it went well according to plan. The food was delicious and so flavorful. Our waiter was very attentive from beginning to end. We ‘re Very Pleased and Happy to have spent Friday evening at Yoshi’s. Definitely will be 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 4.6 stars by 8383 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
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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