Yoshi's

What an absolutely fabulous venue. I've been to Yoshi's a few times and I have never been disappointed. Miranda made my wife's special night very special. Other exceptional staff members. Jay, our bartender, Chris, our restaurant waiter and Kiah in the klurrb provided us with excellent service. For dinner, the standouts were the Spicy Tuna tartar appetizer. And the Creme Brulee

It took me 10 yrs to come back to Yoshi's and I love the new layout of their restaurant, great availability of seats, wonderful served, the plates look succulent and they were rich, the meat bland according to me, soft but bland, maybe other folx would like that, I need my seasoned meat, or Argentinean flavor. Their appetizers were delish, the duck confit was a bit greasy but is expected due to its own oil, the beef skewers were much more flavorful and juicy than the rib eye that we got from the family platter, yes is food to share but the quality changed. The concert was amazing and I enjoyed myself so much, I came back for a second set and ordered my hot green tea, but they don't have any so I was given Jazmine tea, still super nice environment, it was a chill night and it was almost packed with nothing but good and vibrant energies. Yoshi s still got that Jazz! Yesss!

Five Stars – A Truly Unique Experience at Yoshi’s! Yoshi’s is more than just a restaurant — it’s an experience. Located in Oakland (with roots connected to San Francisco), this spot blends world-class cuisine with an intimate live music venue, creating a truly unique and memorable night out. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere that immediately set the tone for a great evening. For starters, I highly recommend the Kobe beef skewers — perfectly seasoned and incredibly tender, they’re an absolute must-have to kick off your meal. For the main course, I ordered the Togarashi Kurobuta Pork Chop, served with Okinawa sweet potato purée, roasted apples, and a caramelized apple veal-jus. This dish was exceptional — the pork was juicy and flavorful, and the sweet elements from the purée and apples paired beautifully with the spice from the togarashi. It was a perfect balance of savory and sweet. To end the meal, the Yuzu Crème Brûlée was the perfect choice. Light, citrusy, and silky-smooth with the classic crisp sugar top — it was a refreshing and elegant finish. With incredible food, top-tier service, and the added bonus of live music in a cozy, stylish setting, Yoshi’s offers something special you won’t find elsewhere. I’ll definitely be back — this place is a gem.

We went to a Jazz concert finally! It was at safe spot in the Jack London Square. Parking structure is connected to Yoshi's. Great server. Great food and Great show! We want to go back soon!

Wonderful jazz and blues show by the incomparable Freda Payne. The venue is intimate and the acoustics are perfect. Great service and good food and drink. A great evening; I'll be back!

We had dinner and then attended a performance by Eric Roberson at the same venue. The dinner was fantastic as we explored the menu and ordered a variety of healthy dishes. Every bite felt like it was prepared with care and attention to detail. Our team of waiters ensured that our drinks were constantly topped off while delivering each part of the meal promptly. Just like our previous visits, Yoshi's always provides a top-notch experience.

This was my second time eating sushi, it was really good. The salmon was also delicious! Even if the food wasn't so good, I would still return for the atmosphere. Lovely place in Oakland.

Located in the heart of Jack London Square, Yoshi’s is definitely the place to be when it comes to the center of jazz and hip-hop culture, especially with the select amount of local and international artists they select. They also have a wonderful selection of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic? It in itself is also a restaurant outside of the concert scene — serving Japanese delicacies, entrees, and more. This past weekend I went to Yoshi’s to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the Pacific Mambo Orchestra, which is a Latin jazz orchestra based out here in the Bay Area. The staff were very kind and very helpful when it came to choosing which seats best fit for us so we were able to see all of the performers. It was a sold-out show indeed, but that did not hinder them from helping us choose the best spaces in the house. The overall experience of the show was that they were all very professional and did SUCH a fantastic job. I wanna give a shoutout to the Yoshi’s Oakland team for being so hospitable, asking us what drinks were best catered to the mood of the show, and so much more. I have yet to try a dine-in experience soon, but I will save that for another review.

been meaning to do this for a while now. so we've been going to yoshi's since the good old claremont days, and while i certainly miss the old location, i wanted to give a long overdue shout out to our perennial server, shar. she is attentive, knowledgeable, and seems to just all around give a s**t! a-list level musicians, great food and drinks, and shar's world-class service all add up to a perfect night out.

We went out to Yoshi's the other night to check out the Rich Rich concert with the Kevin choice ensemble. While they are, we enjoy the edamame as well as the shrimp tempura and the beef tenderloin. They were all delicious. I also enjoyed a couple of old fashions and my wife had a drink that she really enjoyed. The show was excellent. The service was excellent, and although I couldn't eat all my food that day, I enjoyed the leftovers the next day and I would highly recommend this because the crowd was nice. We settled and shared a table with another couple and really enjoyed our meal and the concert. I gave this a five star not just because of the food in the service but also because of the concert, Richie Rich was on point as usual

My friend invited me to Yoshi's in Oakland to watch the rapper Richie Rich perform, and it was my first time visiting this venue. Before the show, we grabbed dinner, and I have to say, the experience exceeded my expectations. Our server, Anthony, provided phenomenal customer service, making sure we had everything we needed. We ordered the Tiger Shrimp, Duck Confit Spring Roll, Kobe Beef Skewers, Warriors Roll, and Snow Monkey Roll--each dish was packed with flavor and beautifully presented. The sushi was fresh, the skewers were perfectly cooked, and the spring roll had a great balance of crispiness and rich, savory filling. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, setting the perfect tone for the evening. After dinner, we enjoyed an excellent performance by Richie Rich, who brought great energy to the stage. The combination of delicious food, top-tier service, and an incredible live show made for an unforgettable night. If you haven't been to Yoshi's in Oakland yet, it's definitely worth checking out for both the food and the entertainment!

So grateful to have this local gem still here in Oakland. Idk what happened to the one in SF, but let's keep Yoshi's around forever y'all! I was very impressed with how the wait staff was able to take our orders bring the extra items we requested and get our bills and everything taken care of so efficiently! It was a packed house but they were well trained! We appreciate the vegan sushi options and would love more plant forward desserts and apps. I love coming to Yoshis and have lost count on how many wonderful events we've experienced here. I cherish each night we've spent here this far. Thank you.

Located in the heart of Jack London Square, Yoshi's is definitely the place to be when it comes to the center of jazz and hip-hop culture, especially with the select amount of local and international artists they select. They also have a wonderful selection of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic? It in itself is also a restaurant outside of the concert scene -- serving Japanese delicacies, entrees, and more. This past weekend I went to Yoshi's to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the Pacific Mambo Orchestra, which is a Latin jazz orchestra based out here in the Bay Area. The staff were very kind and very helpful when it came to choosing which seats best fit for us so we were able to see all of the performers. It was a sold-out show indeed, but that did not hinder them from helping us choose the best spaces in the house. The overall experience of the show was that they were all very professional and did SUCH a fantastic job. I wanna give a shoutout to the Yoshi's Oakland team for being so hospitable, asking us what drinks were best catered to the mood of the show, and so much more. I have yet to try a dine-in experience soon, but I will save that for another review.

If you're coming to see a show at Yoshi's I'd recommend having dinner there before the show. It's a nice atmosphere and a blend of Japanese American food. On top of that, you can reserve a seat(s) in the theater and walk straight from your table to the theatre, instead of waiting in a long line outside. For appetizers, loved the Shrimp & Scallop Kakiage Fritter. A shrimp and scallop tempura blend drizzled in teriyaki sauce that compliments any of your cocktails or wine. Yes, I'm that guy! Every time I eat here, I order their Cheesburger as an entree. I know you're probably thinking, who orders a burger at a sushi restaurant. But trust me, don't sleep on their burger. It's always cooked to perfection, charred the proper way and juicy. You can't go wrong w/ any of their sushi rolls either. But then again, what do I know. I'm the guy ordering a hamburger at a sushi restaurant:)

Yoshi's had long been on my Oakland must-visit list, but I was waiting until I saw a recognizable name, typically R&B for me since I respect but don't really know jazz. My partner found and hyped up a good artist that I didn't know but was willing to take a chance on. The artist himself was fantastic, and it seems that Yoshis certainly books reputable or talented acts, but overall the experience needs improvement. We did not have a dinner reservation and were entering for the show only. It was baffling why they waited until the time that the website/tickets said the show was starting to actually start letting people in. It quickly became chaos and half-baked lines disappeared as everyone pushed forward to try to get good seats if they didn't have reserved spots (as we did not). We lucked out with a gracious usher who seated us at the front of the mezzanine level, with an excellent view and far back enough that our ears were not blasted off - though I do recommend grabbing some free ear plugs at the front/ticketing desk. As everyone else has noted, the drink minimum is a bit annoying and nothing is actually good. We ended up getting sake to avoid overly sweet or imbalanced cocktails. Even though they seem like they want to be pushy and make money off of drinks, it took forever to place an order with anyone. This was frustrating because I wanted to be sure to get it done before the show started and avoid talking during the performance. Of course, once the show started I didn't expect anyone would come by to check on us for the same reason and didn't hold that against them. The only thing they were prompt and attentive about was bringing the bill and running our card. Again, it was an enjoyable night thanks only to the performer, and not as much to the venue's credit.

Update. Went here again for a jazz show and had a martini, sushi and chicken teriyaki. Still expensive but generous portions and really tasty, fresh food. I was surprised. Something changed since my last visit.

Yoshi's website suggests booking a restaurant table and then you will be taken to your performance venue seat. What they don't tell you is that if you book your restaurant reservations later, you will be seated in worse spots. In other words, if you book your reservation in the restaurant for 6 PM you will get a much better Seating at the performance venue than if you had booked the restaurant at let's say 7 PM. I didn't know that. Plus we arrived at 6:11, but they stamped our ticket as 6: 40. So there were many other people that got better seats than us. Very upsetting, will not do that again, it's a much better value to just buy Premium seats and not eat at the restaurant, in my opinion. You could still order food at the table, though the menu is limited. I was pretty upset this last time at where I was seated. Not doing this again!

Came here w/o a reservation and was able to be accommodated for 3. Reservations are recommended though! We had the Fried calamari & Hamachi Crudo for appetizers. I had the Miso Caesar Salad that's hard to stay away from especially with its fried wonton strips. It's not pictured because it didn't last. There is a roll pictured but I cannot tell you which one because I had moved onto dessert by then. I had a Yuzu Crème Brûlée and my daughter had the Beignets. The ambiance is romantic and lowly lit. I love how some seating is lower and slightly more traditional. Great place for an intimate setting imo.

Stopped by here for dinner with a couple of friends this past Friday. This was an impromptu dinner we decided on when a friend from college came into town. We were luckily able to make a reservation for 6. When we arrived the place was fairly quiet - but don't let that fool you. On show nights this place is popping , and throughout our meal more and more People came in for dining and the show experience as well. For our meal we shared two orders of tempura laminate, an omakase, and an extra role. We also all ordered drinks (they have an extensive sale list, and cocktail selection) . Overall the food was solid - portions on the non sushi items were generous and the ribeye from the omakase plate was a stand out item for sure. The sushi was also pretty decent but I wish there was more - also we never ended up getting one of the rolls we ordered but the restaurant was able to take that off our bill with no issues. All in all, given the quality of the food and the price (about 50 dollars per person), I'd definitely stop by here again. Next time though I'd like to see what the show experience is like. 4/5

We came here to watch the spinners with 12 other friends. I made dining reservations for 14 people at 5:30pm. We were watching the spinners at 7:30pm. Four of us opted for the Tokyo Omakase for $150. It was the right amount for 4 People. The hamachi was very fresh. There were a lot of Rolls. The lychee Tini was very good a bit on the pricey side. Since we dined there, our seats at Yoshi's were Very good. Near the back row in front of the band but in an elevated row. Even the main singer came by singing and high 5ing us!

Made reservations for 8pm. Was expecting a nice date night. My husband had gotten his sashimi and nigiri order at 8:26pm. He was almost done eating and I was still waiting for my sushi roll. I asked our waiter Sharah and she said she was sorry. So basically I get my sushi roll at 8:47pm. It was awkward because I noticed other people were already getting their orders and eating and noticed I wasn't even eating yet. So basically 21 mins later I get my food. We asked for the bill right away since we had to be somewhere else. It looked like other people were having a good time and good service. If only our experience was as good, so I can't really recommend this place. Pro: My water was refilled plenty of times during our dinner. Con: Food doesn't come out timely to eat together. Screenshots provided to see when food came out.

We had a fabulous dinner here! And as someone thats on the Keto diet, I was in heaven! I had the sashimi plate and the brussesl sprouts. OMG! It was all excellent! The sashimi was perfect! And it was decent size cuts of fish! And the b sprouts were amazing! Sooooo good! And had a beautiful martini! The staff was wonderful and attentive. We also went to the show after dinner. It is a beautiful venue! I plan to become a regular at this place. It was outstanding!

I enjoyed going to this establishment for the dinner and a show It's Always A vibe when I'm there. I often only eat in the lounge while watching the show but tonight my husband and I had dinner before show. He was kind of a perplexed about what he wanted to get but he ended up with the temporal shrimp and then ended with the burger and fries I had the tuna app and seafood Ramen. That Ramen was delicious the broth was delicious and I would definitely eat that again. It was a very plentiful helping. The tuna was good but it was too much for me to eat alone and my husband wouldn't touch it but I will give that a five star app. My husband thought the burger was decent and of course this is the Fry's home to the teen. The servers were very nice attentive maybe a little too attentive but I think we were getting close to the closing time of the restaurant because we went to The Late Show.

Very hip & perfect for dinner if you are going to a concert ! Large dining room but still spacious yet feels intimate ... can be noisy @ times. The servers are knowledgeable & accomodating & I was pleasantly surprised w/ the assortment of vegan options ! Our Go-tos : Veggie lovers platter, Sautéed mushrooms, seasoned edamame , veggie lovers roll... It says no substitutions by they allowed us to sub brown rice for our sushi ( many vegan selections)

I'll start with saying I only had dinner here and didn't attend the jazz show so my review will be strictly on the dinner experience. The restaurant is really big and the portion sizes are decent too. The service was great and our servicer, Steven, was really knowledgeable about the menu, kind, and helpful in ordering. I ordered the Brussels sprouts as a starter and the vegan ramen as dinner. The Brussels sprouts were great some bites and not so great other bites. They were roasted with an oil spiced mixture with a pumpkin crema on top. The stem of the Brussels sprouts were extremely dense and i had to pull them off as they were in chewable entirely. The crunchy bits were delicious. The ramen was made with carrots, mushrooms, tofu, and bok choy. All were well cooked and the ramen was al dente which is how I like it. The broth was okay. It was really heavy on the miso which made it extremely salty and over powering.

Love to dine in the restaurant before the show... it gives you dibs on seating... I love the Miso Ceasar Salad and the Kobe skewers

Intimate venue with incredible musical talent. I come here for the concerts, considering the food to be an added plus so my review is only for what they serve on "bar menu" I typically come 1 hour to 30 min early to look over the food menu as to not feel rushed when I am inside the music venue. I've come here twice in the last 3 months and each time the service has been quick, attentive, and patient with our questions when we are sitting in the bar area. Understandably, once you are in the music lounge area the servers are a bit quicker and busier as to accommodate for all guests and to get all orders out before the show ends and kitchen closes! food wise: -chicken kaarage: least fav thing ive ordered here. -fries: mix of sweet potato & regular, crispy and well seasoned! -beef skewers: delicious, a go-to item -shishito peppers: nice to snack on -nigiri (hamachi & salmon): ample size and good quality

Always quality sushi and the perfect place to eat before a show. They are really shoving people into their seats which feels like a fire hazard. I didn't have any room to put my arms except on my lap and I'm a fairly small person. So I had to keep my purse and my coat on my lap for the show so feet of my neighbors weren't touching them. I know ya'll want to make money but some space would be nice. This is the worst I've seen at any jazz club. Neither Catalina nor Birdland make you feel crammed into your table.

I really enjoyed the atmosphere, staff, and food. This is one of my favorite concert venues! I highly recommend making a reservation if you're planning on attending a concert.

I am on the other side of the bridge and the tolls keep going up but Yoshis still makes the experience worth it and enjoyable. I come here for my Motown, funk music and even live band rap performances. They have what I am looking for in a venue. I've had no problems parking on the street. There's plenty parking but they do validate garage parking. I am thinking about trying it next time. Yknow Oaklands known for bipping cars and all. I've never experienced it in Oakland but to be safe maybe try garage parking. The vibes cool here, the sounds is great, and the staff really takes care of you. I usually get a dessert and a glass of wine. They tip for you but I usually leave a lil more.

I'm going to do something special with this review. This is not so much a review, but a description of an experience I had there. I'm writing this review to mark another occasion -- one of many -- where I will continue to avoid this "business" because of the treatment I received there. The great bassist Marcus Miller is appearing there tonight and I will not be in the audience, and under any other circumstance I'd be in the front row. Here is an excerpt of what I reported directly to Yoshi's management. The owner ignored it, the club manager never so much as apologized. "I am a long time patron of the restaurant and the Jazz club. For years, I have attended concerts at both the Oakland and San Francisco clubs. I introduced many people to the clubs. I tip well -- in fact, on one occasion, I came to the club with a couple who was celebrating a birthday. They failed to pay a large enough tip for THEIR dinner and the waitress followed ME to the club and complained! I tipped her 25% for THEIR dinner. And apologized for their behavior. I've been a model patron and have never hesitated to bring new people to the club and restaurant -- usually at my expense. A while back, I took a friend to see Stanley Clarke at the club. After the show, my friend and I were finishing a conversation with other friends. I stepped away from the table and returned to sit down. As I was sitting down, one of your employees who was arranging furniture pulled the chair I was in the process of sitting on out from under me. I fell to the floor. My friends, who to this day can attest to this, observed that your employee did not even apologize. I did not make a scene, but I reported it after leaving the club. The manager who took the report complained TO ME that I did not confront the situation at the time. I did not because I was embarrassed and did not seek to end the evening with a confrontation, but I did follow-up with an e-mail to you. I did not receive the respect of a reply. Nothing. I asked for nothing, except an acknowledgement that this was unprofessional. Had a less civilized person had that happen to them, a very ugly scene would have resulted. Since then, I have gone out of my way to avoid Yoshi's -- even when artists I wanted to see have appeared. You have lots of patrons but you seem to be at a point where something like this can occur and your standards have degraded to the point where you can ignore an incident that would infuriate you if it happened to you or someone in your family. "

We came for Valentine's Day where they had a set menu for $145 that was a ceasar salad with 2 slices of tuna, 5 piece nigiri, halibut/scallop risotto and dessert. The food wasn't bad but the salad was whatever and dessert wasn't anything special, seemed like a pretty generic grocery cake. On top of that, that automatically included a 22% service fee, which brought dinner to around $400. The service itself was not great, our food kept being brought to the table next to us.

This place is happening on Friday nights! Parking was super easy and right next to the restaurant (I stayed overnight and it was $14 with validation.) Yoshi's was super packed at 6:30 with a long line, but luckily my friends got 6pm reservations and arrived early. The ambiance is so lively and fun. I thought the food was good the cod was delicious and I usually don't eat much white fish. The beef was delish. the omakaze and duck confit egg roll was not bad. Service was pretty good too. We booked a table for Jon B concert and got a really great booth. The vibe here was amazing and we got to sing and dance. Highly recommend the booth as it gives you more room. The waiter on this side was slow, very busy and rude to be honest. That was the only downside of the night but otherwise, a great night out!

This unique restaurant offers sushi along with other cuisines. I came with a small group on the evening of one of their jazz events over all the experiences really good. The staff was very attentive, and the food was also very tasty. I ordered the pork chops and truly enjoyed the purple cauliflower mash that late under it however, there is a heavy sweet undertone with this meal so if that's not your thing, then I would not advise to get this, but overall, everything else was great

I rarely give 5 stars but Yoshi's does it for me! I've been here several times and have yet to experience anything remotely bad. Yoshis is one of the few and rare establishments that offer more than just delicious Asian cuisines and drinks but they host live entertainment primarily rooted in soul music. They have guests that range from talented jazz to r&b to hip hop with sold out crowds sharing an enjoyable experiences! I hope that this place never closes and continues to be an Oakland staple for cultures to continue to unite over food and music.

One of the best servers I've ever encountered. This place is already an outstanding business -- the food, the ambience.. but what really stood out to my partner and I, was our server Anthony. Anthony has got to be one of the best servers that I've encountered in my life -- so good that I'm here writing this review on yelp lol. He's attentive, kind, does the job well and he knows how to converse with his guests. I'm celebrating my one year anniversary with my partner, and I'm glad that it was Anthony as my server. P.S. definitely try their crème brûlée!!

The food here is ok but should be much better for what it costs. Our hamachi crudo was brought to the table swimming in so much soy sauce we couldn't taste the fish. The beet salad was way underdressed and there's nothing fun about eating dry watercress. Our sushi roll and nigiri were again just ok. Tables are crammed together barely 6 inches apart and if you're sitting in one that has tables on either side the waitstaff can't help but brush up against you to deliver and remove plates, menus, etc even though they try to be careful about it. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, it's convenient if you're going to a show or just simply want sushi in the neighborhood.

The food was good a little overpriced. The service was excellent. Summer was our server. They were very helpful with the menu descriptions and very patient with my elderly mother not really understanding Japanese food. I really wanna comment on the concert. We saw Ruben Studdard ! There was not a bad seat in the house. We were a little close, but that was still perfect. My mother had not been to a concert in over 50 years and because she loves Ruben so much she flew from LA. We picked her up from the airport in Oakland and came straight to Yoshi's. He gave an awesome concert. He sang, he spoke about his family and the olden days , He was funny, He interacted with the crowd so well. He even personally called my mother Momma he veered off his set list because he was feeling the crowd so much! The ambience was high-quality but very intimate. The Soundsystem was good. The wait staff inside the venue were excellent as well! I totally recommend this restaurant and venue!

I went to Yoshi's for dinner and a show. The whole experience was beautiful. Parking is easy. There is a parking garage right behind the venue. The train passes right by the venue but you can't hear it at all. The food is Japanese inspired and is a 10/10! I went here about 10 years ago and came back and hopes everything was still good. Yoshis did not disappoint. The staff is very knowledgeable and made sure our food came out with enough time for us to see the show. They were very professional and personable. I'm glad to see one of my hometown favorites is still holding its own.

Came in with a group of 8 for dinner before the Con Funk Shun show. The group was good. If you have dinner there, they will reserve tables for you at the show, which that's what we did. The whole group ordered individual entrees except me, I ordered a Lolo Omakase combination tray with 49ers, spicy geisha, snow monkey & Japanese rolls & kofuku sashimi with 5 varieties, 3pcs of salmon, blue fin tuna, seared tuna, hamachi, & really fishy shiro maguro. The rolls were okay and the sashimi had no tasted. The quality of the sushi has gone down since the last time I was there. The server seem annoyed every time we asked for something, but I guess that's how it is when there is an automatic 20% gratuity added to the bill already.

Came here for dinner and it was excellent. We asked to sit in the specific booth - and they quickly switched over our table. You do have to take off your shoes but it was very cool area to sit in - I would recommend folks sit here. The service was also excellent: the waiters explained the menu very well and provided excellent advice for items on the menu. The chili lime and soy-garlic edamame seasoning was incredible - and they were very good about changing out the shell bowl. The vegetable tempura was also excellent. The brussel sprouts themselves were great - I thought the cauliflower sauce was a bit overwhelming though. The sashimi were incredible - I highly recommend folks order some of the dishes. The fish was of excellent quality: it tasted incredibly rich and very fresh. The sushi rolls we ordered were also great - our waiter pointed us to some of the rolls and his recommendations were spot on. Highly recommend following their suggestions. The gelato we had was also amazing - the fruit flavor was super strong and did not taste of artifical flavoring. It melted perfectly as I was taking bites. The different flavors of ice cream also had very strong flavor without tasting overpowering or fake. Overall, I had an excellent experience with the food - I would be more than happy to return.

Yoshi's has been around forever as far as I'm concerned... I was introduced to Yoshi's as a Jazz Venue. I didn't know they hold all sorts of other shows as well. It's a great venue to come see a show. Cozy, with good views and a decent sound system and some very good performances... Just don't eat over here! While it's nice to see the food is finally getting better, it's far from good. At least it's not as abysmal as it used to be. There are sooo many better options in the surrounding area, especially at the same price points. The drinks are pretty good though. Do yourself a favor, go eat elsewhere and come in a bit early for a drink or two then go enjoy the show. Your taste buds and wallet will thank you. #Adulting: ~ zamani mojito - 4/5 - toki japanese whiskey, pineapple juice, lemon A solid creative Mojito, it does taste different, but in a good way. ~ state of zen - 4/5' - roku japanese gin , lemon , cucumber , shiso leaf A refreshing Gin Cocktail. Light & satisfying. Mediocre Bites: ~ Japonese - 3/5 A mediocre Sushi Roll. You can get something comparable at Safeway...I kid you not. ~ DUCK CONFIT SPRING ROLL - 3/5 Just a crispy fried roll. The name, the presentation and the description sound much better. It's OK, not bad, definitely edible, but nothing to brag about.

CHECK YOUR RECEIPT FOR AN AUTOMATIC 18% gratuity added to your tab! Seriously, this is sneaky. 2 beverages and fries for 2 guests. Plus, I tipped the server cash. Never told me of the added gratuity. Food was awful. Champagnes was very chilled and good. ABSOLUTELY NOT OKAY...... Get you eats elsewhere.

I went to dinner here last month and it was delicious! The service was excellent and they made sure we were taken care of. The vibe in this place was relaxing and welcoming which I enjoyed. Now with the food! I ordered the tempura vegetables and the fire dragon roll and both are great. The vegetables were crispy and didn't turn soggy which was good! The ginger blossom (mocktail) was delicious as well as it had a sweet and sour kind of flavor. Will return if ever in the area.

We went for a show, didn't have any drinks or food. The venue is very small, so it felt intimate and could see the stage well. The booths are designated as "shared" so if you are a party of two and want to sit at a booth, you'll have another party sitting with you. It was fine, our seat mates were friendly enough, lol. I'd definitely come back to see a music event that I was interested in.

We had a private party for 12 people. The food and service was excellent. I would definitely go back. There was also plenty of food for everybody. Great variety. This Caesar salad was the best.

I went to the DJ quick show had an amazing time 5 stars for that. 5 stars for customer service. Staff was friendly and attentive. 3 stars for the food. Had a 49er roll was ok nothing special 3 stars for the drinks. Were ok. Recommend the shows, there's a parking lot right next to Yoshi's so that's very convenient.

Went to see the Robert Glasper show on a Wednesday night. We were seated in the back. Waiter only acknowledged those with big tables. We spent the whole show without being asked for an order including drinks or water for that matter. He walked past us multiple times only acknowledging the tables to the left and right of us. Flat out ignoring us. Hands down the worst service I've ever encountered.

We didn't go into the restaurant, we were there to attend a show. We ordered drinks and edamame. We were at a shared table with another couple. So when the drinks came, their drinks arrived, then moments later ours arrived. No issue. Until the food was ran out, it seemed like their food arrived, we noticed "hey they must have ordered edamame too", and then moments later, nothing. Until 30min go by and we finally see our server again with the bill. Turns out that edamame was ours and they didn't order that. Although they did eat it. So that's y this is still a 5 star review for the legendary Yoshi's. Do I wish our server would have checked on us, yes! Specifically before the kitchen closing and presenting the bill. Do I realize that we are there for a show and not to eat, yes. So I blame our table mates haha but either way, the chilli lime edamame looked dry, so maybe I should thank them, because our server did obviously remove it from our bill and did charge them. The drinks however were tasty and strong. The vibe of the show was immaculate. I will definitely go back! And probably still order food.

I have seen several shows here. We probably ate here but I have no idea what we had. This time we ate and did see the show. You can see the stage from all the seats. We opted for the less expensive seats and enjoyed dinner with the difference. They will reserve a table for you if you order a set dollar amount of food. The dinner menu is not expansive so I had less of problems deciding on what to order. Everything is very expensive. I do think the food is overpriced. I had a cocktail, nigiri, and a pork chop. It was a lot of food. I took most of the chop home and I will have at least 3 more meals from it. K had Brussels sprouts and salmon. The food was good but not any better than the many local Japanese restaurants near me, although I would like to eat here again. K had a beer and I had a cocktail. The cocktail was not worth the price and I did not order one during the show. In a previous review which I cannot find now, I was disappointed with the cocktails. They even took one back. The tables in the restaurant and the club are very close together. The service was friendly although the server gave K's beer to the people we shared a table with and it was still on the bill. I did enjoy giving our table mates. two fellows, the shocking news that Yoshi's was founded by a woman I have enjoyed all the shows I have seen here. The acoustics are great. The room reminds me of a crowded supper club, there are not any bad seats. This time we saw Elvin Bishop an old friend of my sweet S. I would enjoy going to another show.

I have always wanted to go here but never had the chance to. Went here to celebrate my friends birthday ands after dinner we watched the show. We got there right when they opened for dinner, and within 30 minutes, the place was packed. Dinner was so delicious. My friends and I shared the big platter of sushi. As busy as it was there, they were very attentive to everyone. The place was really nice inside. We really enjoyed celebrating my friends birthday.

Im sure people like this place due to the show but the food was terrible and the waiter service was straight dumpster fire. The sashimi was warm and tasted like buffet grade. It did not taste fresh at all. We also ordered a fire dragon roll which took the sushi chefs an hour to make. We had to ask or server Sharah why our roll was taking so long to make. Our server rarely came by to check on us. What made it worst was when we finally got our sushi roll, she brushed it aside like it was common practice to take an hour to make a sushi roll. I had to ask for our check because she wasn't around. I expected to have the roll comped but she still charge us for it. If you want so fresh sushi or great service, Yoshi's is not going to get the job done. Don't come here.

Yoshi's is a large quaint jazz lounge inside a Japanese restaurant. The food here is good. California rolls, wagyu steak skewers, sushi, tempura . The cocktails are plentiful. Then the entertainment begins after eating. You pay your bill and move to the entertainment room. Make reservations an hour + before the show if you want good seats. It's basically first come, first served. The booth size is based on the bmi chart of folk that don't eat. Folk who do eat means a bmi chart size for a family of 4 or 6 is really 3 or 5 eating folk. They fill up seats, so if you buy 2 seats at a table of 4. You will be seated with new friends. The culture and vibe are none other. We fly in from LA often to see artists that do not frequent Los Angeles. Enjoy

We saw Larry Vuckovich (piano) lead a world class sextet for Yoshi's World Music Potpourri: Balkan & Cuban jazz was played and was very beautiful! Kai Lyons was on guitar, Hector Lugo on congas, John Wiitala on bass, and Akira Tana on drums. Excellent show! I bought the Premier Seating tickets which were the highest but very worth it. Our seats were near the front with an excellent view and were reserved for us. At the host's desk just mention that you purchased Premier Seating and they'll show you where your seats are. You can order food and drinks when seated.

Music Venue: 5 star...I love seeing artist in the smaller venue. Always a win, always a bit tight but great music. Alas, I've noticed a few changes not in the right direction. last show: $60 per person only last 1hr 10min. Usually shows 1 5hrs... so reduction of time at high price is noticeable. Restaurant: 2 star... Historically loved this restaurant. I have even thrown parties with the prefix menus and always extremity happy. I think the coordinators name was Hal(?). Anyway, they were great! Current 8/24 food was extremely disappointed. Party of 3 and we all choose the Risotto with scallops. Also has a few rolls for good measure. I thought the 2 rolls were fine, though not exceptional. The risotto was extremity disappointing. Risotto undercooked and bland... scallops overcooked and still bland. No alcohol at the table and yet...$190.. without tip. At the end of the day, overall disappointing dinner. Then walk to show side and happened to be placed at same table already given to another group. Tragedy was averted, but really unpleasant experience on top of the unpleasant dinner.

I won't be back ! Shows are getting shorter and shorter . 1hr and 10 minutes . Squeezed into a spot so tight . Drinks they add your tip automatically . I used to attend all the time . This place has gotten ridiculous . The time of the performance was the most annoying . Normally you get at least an hour and a half . Never again ! Bye Yoshis ! Not for me . I spent so much money there which is fine for a performance that last a bit .

Came by for sushi and a jazz show. But it was more like jazz with sushi on the side. Tickets to the show were quite expensive at $60/p and we had terrible seats in the corner. I think people come here more for the show than the food. If that's the case I recommend having snacks or dinner beforehand and ordering drinks or something small for the show as the menu was quite expensive, $20 for rolls that were small and left several of us still hungry. The drinks were also not great. I got a mocktail with pomegranate and didn't taste it at all. I saw they had non sushi items as well like burgers and fries. Maybe we ordered the wrong thing but I wasn't impressed by the food here.