F.A.Q.

- Is the restaurant separate from the club?

            Yes. Yoshi’s @ Jack London Square has three sections. The restaurant is under the guidance of newly appointed Executive chef Sho Kamio and can accommodate parties of most sizes. The bar and lounge area is open on a first come first served basis. The jazz club room with a state of the art sound system is open nightly for live music. Tickets are required to be admitted in the club. You can purchase tickets online & over the phone for an additional service fee. Tickets can be purchased at the door provided that shows have not sold out in advance. Call the box office @510-238-9200 for ticket availability and other questions. Sushi and appetizers are served from the limited menu during the show but if you would like to formally dine in the restaurant and enjoy the original, contemporary Japanese creations of Chef Kamio, making reservation is highly recommended. If you’re attending the show and also plan to dine in the restaurant first, please make your dinner reservations for a time that’s at least 1 and ½ hour before the show.

- I noticed some of the late shows are cheaper than the early shows. Does that mean the second show is shorter?

            No. All shows taking place within the same night are about the same length. Some shows are discounted to encourage students and all jazz lovers to come out and enjoy top quality musicians and not be discouraged by ticket prices.  

 - The last time I came to Yoshi’s, I noticed that some of the seats were already reserved before the outside line was admitted. Why was that?

            Yoshi’s reserves the right to block off seats in advance for large parties, for band’s guests, for dinner patrons attending the 10pm shows or for any other promotions we may have.

- Can I tell my restaurant server what table I want for the 10pm show?

            We do reserve seats for patrons dining at Yoshi’s before the 10pm shows (9pm on Sundays). Although we welcome requests for a certain area/section, accommodating everyone with the specific tables requested is very difficult.  Therefore, we generally assign the seats ourselves and try to factor in the time guests arrived for dinner.

-  How can I get my seats reserved?

            Seating is first come first served. However, we do reserve seats for parties of 10 or more if you call the Box Office ahead of time. You can also get your seats reserved for the 10pm shows (9pm on Sunday) by having dinner at Yoshi’s restaurant before the show. For detailed seating policy, please click here.

- I received a Yoshi’s gift certificate as a present. Can I use it for the shows/dinner?

            Yes. Gift certificates can be used to buy show tickets, Yoshi’s merchandise or to pay for food and drinks in the jazz club or restaurant. Call the box office to reserve tickets using the gift certificate. Have the gift certificate handy before calling.

- When do tickets for _______ go on sale?

            Tickets for a new month are released on the first of every month. At a given time, tickets are on sale for two consecutive months; the present month and the next month. Please check out our calendar to see what’s on sale and who’s coming soon.

- What is the age limit to attend a show at Yoshi’s?

            Yoshi’s is an all-ages club. Some shows may be too loud for infants and toddlers.

- What is the dress code?

            Yoshi’s does not have an enforced dress code. However, most of our patrons come in casual attire. Jeans and sneakers are OK. Formal attire is recommended on such nights as Valentine’s or New Years Eve.

- Can I bring my own cake or bottle of wine to the restaurant or club?

            Yes. Additional fees will apply.

- How long are the shows?   

            Most of our shows run between 70 to 90 minutes. On some occasions shows may run shorter or longer than the average time.

- What other means of transportation are available?

            The BART trains run until about midnight. Check www.bart.gov for detailed schedule. The Ferry service runs until about 9pm and is only recommended for getting to Yoshi’s. Check  www.eastbayferry.com for details. The 72 bus has the closest stop to Yoshi’s. Check www.actransit.org for route and schedule. You can ask our box office staff or bartenders if you need to catch a taxi after the show.

- Do I need a restaurant reservation?

            It is highly recommended as it will help us gauge expected restaurant traffic which translates into our ability to give you an excellent dining experience.  

- Does the Jazz club have theatre seating?

            No. It has a cabaret style seating with tables for 2-4 people and some booth.   

- Is there a drink minimum?  

            There is a one drink minimum per person during the show. The drink can be substituted by a purchase of an item on the appetizer menu.