Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese
(510) 238-9200
510 Embarcadero W
Oakland,
CA
94607
37.7961
-122.2782
Neighborhoods: Downtown Oakland, Produce and Waterfront
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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.
User Reviews
Anonymous
September 02, 2008
I went there on a date with my wife. The manager was rude and obnoxious. There was no service to speak of. The music was not as advertised. The only reason I am going again is that Jane Monheit is appearing. I would not set foot on that place again otherwise. The attitude is complacent at best. The guy taken my ticket order was not trained and seemed to be doing this as a last resort in his life. I have had better service in lunch counters. As soon as you have another jazz club that treats people nicely, they are gone. And please spare me the sad write-ups about another jazz institution gone. They richly deserve it.
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February 17, 2008
Yoshis is a class act. With excellent entertainment and fabulous Japanese cuisine -- you must give Yoshis a shot. Perfect for a date or group of friends, at night at Yoshis is money and time well spent. And if you don't want to head over the bridge to Oakland -- Yoshis recently opened a location in SF.
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charsie
February 09, 2008
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!
read full reviewThe Details on Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese
When to Go:
Dine before the late (10pm) show and you can reserve seats through your waiter.
Save Money:
There are occasional shows that are discounted in the evenings. Call to find out when these gems are happening.
Parking:
Yoshi's is at the bottom of a seven-story parking garage and will validate parking.
Category:
Restaurants, Banquet Rooms, Nightclubs, Lounges, Catering, Bars & Pubs, Halls & Auditoriums
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Cuisine:
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Bar & Club Special Features:
Capacity:
315
