Is Yoshi's Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Oakland, CA)

Current status

As of September 2026, Yoshi's is listed open on yoshis.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Yoshi's own website carries a 2026 copyright notice and lists live reservations, an events calendar, and contact information.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

On 'Eat, Drink, Play,' the episode featured Yoshi's, a jazz club and Japanese restaurant on Oakland's Jack London Square waterfront, spotlighting its live-music stage alongside a sushi and small-plates menu. The venue combines a full restaurant with a nightly jazz calendar and private event space at 510 Embarcadero West, in the same waterfront district as Oakland's ferry terminal and shops. Yoshi's own website, yoshis.com, carrying a 2026 copyright notice, lists reservations, a calendar of shows, gift cards, and a private-events option, with a listed phone number of (510) 238-9200. Visitors can also join the venue's mailing list directly from the homepage, and the site links out to the club's social-media accounts for show announcements. No closure, relocation, or ownership change for Yoshi's Oakland has been reported since the episode aired.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 15, Episode 13
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Eat, Drink, Play
What was featured
Jazz club and Japanese restaurant on the Oakland waterfront
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Yoshi's

Frequently asked questions

Is Yoshi's still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Yoshi's is listed open on yoshis.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Yoshi's after Food Paradise?

On 'Eat, Drink, Play,' the episode featured Yoshi's, a jazz club and Japanese restaurant on Oakland's Jack London Square waterfront, spotlighting its live-music stage alongside a sushi and small-plates menu. As of September 2026, Yoshi's is listed open on yoshis.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Yoshi's located?

510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Yoshi's?

Season 15, Episode 13 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Eat, Drink, Play”.

Is Yoshi's still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

On 'Eat, Drink, Play,' the episode featured Yoshi's, a jazz club and Japanese restaurant on Oakland's Jack London Square waterfront, spotlighting its live-music stage alongside a sushi and small-plates menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
yoshis.com

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