Yoshi's Jazz House & Restaurant
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 238-9200
- Cross Street:
- Washington Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Chill Scene 2006, Live Music Venue 2006, Romantic Bar 2006
- Hours:
- Vary
Editorial Review for Yoshi's Jazz House & Restaurant – by Jeff Kaliss
In Short
This hip spot features a spare room dotted with sleek cocktail tables and cozy booths surrounding the well-lit elevated stage. Black-and-white photos of Miles Davis and other jazz greats peer down from the grape-colored walls. A top-notch speaker system pumps out the cleanest sounds this side of a Memorex commercial. Sushi appetizers are available in the lounge; for a full meal, folks arrive early and dine at the adjoining Japanese restaurant.
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Insider Tips
When to GoDine before the late (10pm) show and you can reserve seats through your waiter.
Save MoneyThere are occasional shows that are discounted in the evenings. Call to find out when these gems are happening.
ParkingYoshi's is at the bottom of a seven-story parking garage and will validate parking.
User Reviews for Yoshi's Jazz House & Restaurant
02/09/2008 Posted by charsie
I've lived in the area for 10 years and have frequented Yoshis. It's a well known fact that you will have to share your table or booth, even if you put your name on a seat previous to the show. (People that haven't been there yet, please be forwarned, you have no choice but to share it,) Food and service will never be the reason to go to Yoshis in Oakland, however... the calibre of performers is always outstanding, and they give some locals and lesser known people perform there as well. They mix up the genre at times which has proven to be a good thing since there are a lot of evenings earlier in the week where they can still have a full house for the first show and you can turn on to some upcoming artists. I went to Yoshis in the city for the first time to hear Count Basie Orchestra with Ledisi -- what a great show, AND I got to reserve seats! I'm going back again, and again, and again... Yoshis is 5* for music and great value!
11/24/2007 Posted by jezter
Hadn't been to Yoshi's for years, remembering them fondly from the old College Ave location(I know not actually college but very near). It has a very nice urban ambience, attractive setting etc. The service however was atrocious! The drinks didn't arrive until after the main courses, one drink was incorrectly ordered but we just decided to let it go. The food was served up at totally disparate times and was bland and poorly prepared. The menu was limited and very expensive with very few choices for the non- sushi eater. It struck me as a swank place that simply trades on its name and reputation for being a great jazz venue. You get the sense that they are doing you a favor letting you eat there which is an attitude I just can't tolerate. As far as the restaurant goes it was overpriced and underwhelming and when you throw that in with a less than attentive wait staff it's a place I never care to visit again!
Pros: Ambience
Cons: Expensive, lousy service and below average food.
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