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Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese Restaurant
Jazz and Blues Venue, Japanese Restaurant, and Sushi Restaurant
Jack London Square, Oakland
"Try the Crispy Brussel Sprouts - Really crispy and yummy."(3 Tips)
"Try the Omakase Sushi Platter"(3 Tips)
"I saw Dr John here and it was awesome!"(2 Tips)
"wonderful jazz artists like Nancy Wilson"(2 Tips)
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Ben RussoDecember 29, 2014It's a great place to see live music and the food is good too! General admission shows are a blast but get your fix ahead of time. It's a small venue.
Brian StraussDecember 25, 2017Forgot how fun an evening at this place is. Great music in seats with tables. Killer view of the stage. Good sushi and cocktails while you watch.Upvoted Dec 13, 2024
James BallFebruary 6, 2014Chill spot to bring a date, girlfriend or wife. Get Cousy with the artist in this snug friendly environment. A little over 300 capacity. Every seats a good seat.
Keith SmithJanuary 25, 2014The place is open seating, so if there for a show make sure to make a reservation for dinner before your show - you get preferred (better) seat selection while at dinner.
Yaron SNovember 27, 2014A bit pricey but the food is good. If you don't want Japanese they serve burgers and other types of food during the show. TIP: Dinner patrons get first dibs on show seating. First come, first served
If u are a meat eater, go for the steak and pepper skewers along with the shrimp tempura. You won't regret the combination of flavors.
Ericka Edwards-DillardJuly 21, 2013Eat at the restaurant first and they'll let you reserve seats for your show. Even if all you get is appetizers and drinks, you'll still be able to get better seating.
Randy NacolMay 26, 2017The sea urchin row sushi was excellent, went there for a 70th birthday of my brother in law
💕Linds💕September 7, 2018If you don't eat dinner there, you can not get reserved seating for the show. Make sure you get there on time. They're very strict about it.- Ashley MorrisFebruary 13, 2013I saw Dr John here and it was awesome! Great seats, acoustics, crowd, and show! This was a great experience and I can't wait to come back!
Noemi SimentalSeptember 5, 2016Can't even explain how intimate and good this place is. The food was out of this world. Definitely coming again.
Michael SquiresOctober 9, 2011The sushi is awesome, and are a bit bigger (and pricier) than other sushi places. Naturally busy when there are shows, but service is still top notch. Looking forward to catching a show!
Joseph RosenfeldMarch 24, 2013The Brussels sprouts are such a great starter that we indulged with a second order. Both our meals were delicious [sea bass and lamb loin].
Gary ShumlaiMarch 9, 2014Go to Yoshis! Either Oakland or SF ,great experience and some top notch entertainment like CHANTE MOORE!
CJApril 1, 2017Decent food. Well decorated. They have jazz performance every night, but you need to buy separate tickets
- Alice FerrisFebruary 19, 2013Try the Omakase Nigiri - Maguro (tuna), Tai (red snapper), Sake (salmon), Hamachi (yellowtail), and Kani (crab)
Ian CheeMay 27, 2023Validate your Washington Street parking ticket before you leave! Your host can do it for you too.
Jovic DiancoApril 18, 2018Fantastic place! unforgettable nights to see legendary jazz and blues musicians/singers.
2 shows every night, stiff or smooth drinks depending on what you like, decent sushi but try the Kobe beef burger--yum! I work here in the box office so come say hey if you come down.- Things You Should DoNovember 23, 2011Have dinner first and then go to the 10pm show - You'll have a good chance to sit up front for wonderful jazz artists like Nancy Wilson, DIana Krall and Steve Tyrell
- Alice FerrisFebruary 19, 2013Try the Crispy Brussel Sprouts - Really crispy and yummy. Panko bread crumbs make the difference.
Alvina TashaSeptember 7, 2013Awesome place to listen jazz, R&B and enjoy your favorite artist/ musician.👍😃
Jim AndersonFebruary 13, 2013Try the Seasonal Vegetable Tempura - Love the mall especially the okra and Lotus root.- Great stage area but 4 people to those tiny tables is a bit much. Food was okay not fantastic and a bit over priced but the ambiance was enjoyable. I'd go back again.
- Jim AndersonFebruary 26, 2013Try the Seasonal Vegetable Tempura - Loved them all. Especially the okra and lotus.
- Jim AndersonFebruary 16, 2013Try the Seasonal Vegetable Tempura - Loved them all especially the okra and lotus.
- Jim AndersonFebruary 13, 2013Try the Panko Fried Brussels Sprouts - Dr John concert in 1 hour on Fat Tuesday!
Tamra EngleSeptember 2, 2011The Crab & Beet salad & Yoshi rolls are too die for! & make sure you catch a world class show in the lounge!
James LeeJuly 28, 2013Great jazz. Overpriced food and don't order a martini unless you like ice chips
ALVIE GARCIASeptember 8, 2012Try the Spicy Tempura Roll - One of the most amazing rolls I've ever had.
L UDecember 29, 2017Unfortunately we had a nice meal but in the morning I was projectile vomiting. Didn't eat anything else around that time or the next day. Ruined my Christmas.
James StinnettMarch 2, 2022The show was excellent but, the food and service terrible . Leela James killed the show.
Great intimate venue for jazz...the restaurant is very good too.
Michael RobinsonJune 18, 2012Food was really good but, the service was slow. There was a show going on so I'll give them that but, there were a lot of times I was finished with my water and it was awhile before it got refilled.
Erin ChampionDecember 15, 2010If you can't make it to the club, or just want to relive a fabulous performance you saw, visit http://www.livestream.com/yoshis for free video recorded concerts.
Florence Antonette RDecember 23, 2009I love this place including when there's performers. They are normally locals and there's mostly a $10-$15 cover but it's totally worth it.
Try the Hamachi Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Sashimi Ichiban - "Another tongue boner" - my gf
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Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese Restaurant
510 Embarcadero W (btwn Clay St. & Washington St.)
Oakland, CA 94607
United States
Oakland, CA 94607
United States
Occupying 17,000 square feet in the heart of Jack London Square, this live music club and upscale Japanese restaurant has been in that location since 1997 and has become one of the East Bay's greatest destinations.
Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 5:30 PM–Midnight
(510) 238-9200
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Music
Live Music
Dining Options
Table Service
Parking
Private Lot
Restroom
Yes
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Dinner, Dessert
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