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Yellowtail in Alameda

4.4 (103) 1332 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501, United States

Categories

Japanese restaurant
Sushi restaurant

Location on the map

Alameda, Alameda County, California, US

Phone: +1 510-521-3298
Site: https://yellowtailca.com/

Opening hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:11 AM–1 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–1 PM
Thursday:11 AM–1 PM
Friday:11 AM–1 PM
Saturday:5–9:30 PM
Sunday:5–8:30 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.4

103 Reviews for Yellowtail 2024:

Review №1

2023-07-30 02:10:57

Staff was very nice and the food is good with great prices.

Review №2

2019-07-08 06:19:44

Very good prices. Lunch combos good. But miso soup too salty. I had seafood ramen which was good, with calamari, scallops, fish. We also had soft shell crab appetizer and lunch special with salty miso soup, salad, 5 pc sashimi.

Review №3

2018-09-15 22:57:57

Ordered 15 piece chefs choice, ankimo, and a Garys roll. The ankimo was decent, but Garys Roll was bland, and the 15 piece sashimi was mediocre. The sashimi portions were quite big, but the taste wasnt there. For the 15 piece, we had 4 pieces each of sake, maguro, hamachi, and 3 pieces of a white fish. The food quality didnt justify the price.

Review №4

2017-03-01 03:57:45

Really delicious comfort food, warmed me right up after recovering from a cold. My roommate and I were really surprised at how flavorful and genuine the food was. Definitely coming back.

Review №5

2017-02-05 04:07:33

I ordered on Eat 24 and am in love! This is now my new favorite sushi place. All my for was so fresh and the fish was superb quality. So many rolls to choose from!

Review №6

2023-03-19 04:10:57

One of my favorite restaurants in Alameda. Best place to go with family, friends and kids. They do provide high chairs. Great customer service. Food was served quickly. Amazing customer service. Clean restrooms. They do have a parking lot.

Review №7

2019-05-06 20:31:15

It was one of those nights where I just wanted to eat alone. I had a craving for sushi. I checked online, saw there was bar seating, perfect.I walked in, it was quiet in an elegant way, not dead silence. Sat down at the bar. I ordered miso soup, 7 piece sushi chefs choice and the chicken karage.The miso soup... It taste like miso soup, not too salty just right.The sushi tasted very fresh. Melted in my mouth while the wasabi burned my nose. Just how I like it.The chicken karage was alright.The staff was wonderful. I believe I met George, this guy went above and beyond. Id definitely come back just because he was very kind and made good suggestions.For example, wasabi and beer good. Wasabi and water baaaad.... Thanks for the tip George. See you guys soon!

Review №8

2021-02-04 22:41:44

I’ve picked up takeout a few times recently and it is always ready on time and very delicious. I feel very fortunate to live nearby!

Review №9

2020-03-07 18:47:47

The sushi rolls were pretty good but they were a bit smaller that I expected.

Review №10

2022-11-16 15:03:12

Really top notch freshness and clean sushi bar and room Highly recommend. Shared 26 piece plate with two friends, plus gomaae and other sides. A bit tricky to find the first time, in a safe restaraunt alley off Park Street. Typical Alameda sushi prices. There is parking lot south of the alley, I parked on Central before I knew this.

Review №11

2022-10-22 04:27:07

What a wonderful place! Everything was fresh and delicious and the staff were truly lovely. At the end of our meal the owner came out to see how our food was and say hello. Above and beyond. We felt so welcomed and well taken care of ❤️

Review №12

2019-04-14 03:59:14

Fresh is the first key important for Japanese sushi. And they got it.

Review №13

2023-10-19 15:22:52

Super cool place. We went for a Alameda softball fundraiser.

Review №14

2023-09-20 18:11:38

The food is average and the price has gone up quite a bit.

Review №15

2022-03-19 19:30:58

Very quick and attentive service. Sushi was fresh and beautifully made. Calamari and edamame were excellent as well! I had Sumo and Ninja rolls. The ninja roll is hot though, be warned!

Review №16

2021-06-25 00:36:12

My first visit to this gem of a restaurant hidden in a courtyard off Park Street. This is a Japanese restaurant that is the real deal. Excellent sashimi, beautiful sushi and lovely dinners. I wasnt very adventuresome my first time out, but I plan to visit again to try some of the beautiful sushi specials. Everything was delicious, service was prompt without being overbearing. All in all a very nice experience.

Review №17

2022-02-07 23:10:05

As a lifelong resident of Alameda, Ive been coming to Yellowtail for years (since they were located on Park Street if I want to date myself) Between here and visiting Faith at Kamakura before they closed, these were always my go to spots. Fish is super fresh and clean. The portions are perfect and the price is fair. The real gem is the staff. I love coming here. Its one of those places that makes you feel good. It almost feels like that theme song from Cheers where they sing sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name, and theyre always glad you came. They take pride in their work and you can tell.

Review №18

2020-12-27 02:26:54

Just got take out from Yellowtail and was pleasantly surprised. We ordered the 2 miso soups, 2 seaweed salads, burrito roll, dynamite roll & warriors roll. It was the perfect amount of food for 2 people, delivery was free and super fast and it was delicious. Definitely will order from there again.

Review №19

2020-03-05 16:14:33

YellowTail is my favorite local sushi place. The food is always fresh and delicious, and chef and/or owner usually come out to say hi and ask if we like the food. Very nice gesture!The place is very clean and staff very friendly. I really recommend this place! It also located in a alley that is very romantic with light garlands.

Review №20

2018-10-29 14:21:47

So good. We got there just before they closed for their lunch break but cant believe I havent been here before. Their chicken karage & crab stuffed shrimp are delicious. I wish they had a roll similar to other places with crab & shrimp but I was pleased with the one I got with shrimp & salmon. Only knock was that they used smoked salmon & it kinda overpowered the roll. That said, this was really good & I cant wait to go back

Review №21

2018-08-19 02:01:35

Celebrated my daughters birthday there and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food, service and cleanliness!! Owner realized that upon exiting and took time to send my little girl a few Japanese sodas drinks!! Definitely a must whenever Im in town!!

Review №22

2016-11-18 20:37:31

Great food and nice staff. Will be coming back again.

Review №23

2022-02-15 07:45:52

Sushi wasn’t that great and prices are way too high. I ordered the soft shell crab roll and we got the potstickers. The soft shell crab roll was ok. The potstickers were terrible.

Review №24

2022-01-30 00:35:22

Good Japanese food off the beaten path, actually bigger inside than the subtle alley entryway presents. I wish the sunomono salad had more greens. Was more like an hors doeuvre, tasty and great quality tako of course.

Review №25

2018-06-21 06:01:16

Ohmygosh the food was available delicious! The quality of the sashimi was fantastic. The bento was fresh and flavorful. The gentleman who served us ( possibly the owner?) Was so kind and friendly. We had a genuinely great experience. I would go here again and again and again. Definitely worth the money. Quality and ambiance

Review №26

2016-10-02 04:26:22

Excellent service! I highly recommend this restaurant if you love sushi. Everything I tried was very fresh and delicious. No soy sauce needed.. just enjoy it with your friends.

Review №27

2023-04-27 02:33:15

This place is amazing, great sushi, very fresh!

Review №28

2019-10-28 01:01:31

None of our dinner party have any relationship with this restaurant.We stumbled upon Yellow Tail Sushi while searching for. Japanese restaurant near our sons work. It was a little hard to find for a first time visitor, but what a great find!The Miso soup Was presented well and tasted as good as any Miso soup we’ve had before.The salad had a very nice presentation.The Sushi was fresh and very tastyThe Tempura was not over fried and the oil used was clearly new as the Tempura was tasty, crunchy, and not to thick.Offering brown rice made for a great option also.Edamame was included in the box dinners.The hot tea was also very tasty.We all agreed that we definitely would recommend Yellow Tail Sushi to anyone looking for a very good Japanese meal.

Review №29

2022-07-22 01:58:31

Honestly love it here. Great food, great people. I eat here with my mom and order takeout when I’m trying to treat myself.

Review №30

2019-04-09 03:16:30

Ive never had a bad meal at yellowtail. Theyre one of the few sushi restaurants in Alameda that prepare Escolar consistently and deliciously. Most nigiri pieces are yummy and generous. Ive had the curry cutlet meal, a good third of the rolls, nearly every nigiri and sashimi options and a good number of the appetizers. Even their sake selection is well-curated variety wise. Ive been here for work functions or personal outings and have yet to be disappointed. Give this place a try and be sure to watch your head when entering as the ceiling is low up front !

Review №31

2019-03-25 01:39:28

We ate for the first time and we already couldn’t wait for the next weekend to come back here. Japanese chef + japanese staff you can’t go wrong. They have lots of selection even udon AND ramen, sushi, rolls, sashimi, bento (thyr call lucky box), grilled stuff like hamachi kama and so much more. This isnour new favorite japanese resto in Alameda. Good service, clean environment and reasonable price.

Review №32

2017-05-04 06:07:38

I have to write that the food was horrible at this restaurant. First of all, Salmon and Tai nigiri were too chuey and I couldnt bite them because sushi chefs used the part of muscles of the fish.If they dont know about fish, they shouldnt make sushi at the restaurant. The vegetables of the showers I ordered were also very chuey and I couldnt bite them either.Secend, the service was very bad too. Our server had never asked us if my friend and I were okay. Also she didnt understand English well. The servers were sweeping the floor when we were earing and drinking. They had never said thank you when we were leaving the restaurant. It seemed they didnt care about the quality of food and customers. We wont come back here any more.

Review №33

2019-06-18 04:28:49

If I can give a zero I would. Literally the rudest most disgusting restaurant Ive ever been to. Avoid this place like the plague. The staff is so mean and so rude it was unreal. Because I had the audacity to wonder where the food was after waiting for more than an hour. I was told to shut up and wait how dare I question anythingUpdate: Oh and dont try to leave them a bad review because you will be harassed!!

Review №34

2019-06-09 02:41:35

This was a great hidden treasure. Food was delicious. Staff was great. They gave us a kids plate and cup of water for our daughter without us asking. We will absolutely be returning

Review №35

2018-01-05 04:43:44

It’s the perfect Sushi place for Alameda. The outside might trick you to think is super expensive but prices are pretty normal. Service was superb and food left me with a happy feeling in my mouth.

Review №36

2018-07-31 01:46:51

Delicious sushi and really nice customer service. The restaurant is kind of hidden so we lucked out and just happen to discover it. Love the unagi tempura.

Review №37

2019-02-11 02:41:43

The food was extremely good. The service was pretty slow

Review №38

2019-02-16 23:00:23

Amazing place in Alameda. Quite possibly my favorite lunch special in town. I recommend the saba shioyaki bento, which the manager of my restaurant now just automatically inputs as soon as I walk in lol.This place is cozy, very affordable, and consistently tasty. Check it out!

Review №39

2020-03-30 15:52:22

This is my favorite go-to place in Alameda. Great sushi, quick prep. Friendly staff and easy to stash the car when you run in.

Review №40

2022-07-15 14:34:27

Really good service and lots of unique choices for sushi.

Review №41

2016-12-20 02:48:47

Good food, nice and quick service. Came in on my own on a Monday, a few locals, you could tell, came in and quite a few to go orders, more than expected. All in all, coming back when in town again. Cheers!

Review №42

2017-01-21 20:12:46

Mediocre at best. Sashimi was all precut....when you order it out comes a sheet pan with hundreds of precut pieces of fish that tasted like it had been frozen. The Grilled Squid was just pieces of squid thrown in the microwave.......

Review №43

2021-06-19 04:48:57

Our first time there and it was awesome. Great customer service, food was delicious and will be going back. Highly recommend. 🤗

Review №44

2019-05-20 01:33:21

Good sushi and great service

Review №45

2019-10-07 15:31:16

Best Miso soup and strawberry sake Ive ever had! Sushi was really good too!!

Review №46

2021-11-05 19:47:15

Outstanding sushi & other food. Efficient service. Very clean.

Review №47

2019-09-28 01:00:03

Poor customer service the hostess stood 5 feet away from me and was yelling what Did I want when I walked in the door. That’s not how you greet customers! You will never get my money.

Review №48

2018-05-10 05:27:27

Freshly prepared sushi that really taste excellent. Local business with Japanese chef. Go and taste it!

Review №49

2020-06-08 00:55:41

Awesome place I used to go there every other weekend with friends before the quarentine, I plan to resume that costume after the apocalypse ends

Review №50

2017-12-22 16:11:19

Good value. Great location, even though parking can be challenging. Food is delicious. Fast, friendly service.

Review №51

2021-05-02 05:40:54

They were so nice, helped my son get out of his SUPER hangry cranky mood, and the food was delicious!!

Review №52

2018-02-09 03:02:27

Very good sushi with some of the best service in Alameda. Great local staple.

Review №53

2018-11-25 07:27:35

Really good Sushi place with fresh fish! Try there dark Asahi it is smoother beer on stout side!

Review №54

2017-11-19 21:07:14

Quite possibly the best sushi in Alameda. Owner is very friendly and the staff is great.

Review №55

2018-02-01 04:44:32

Service is always amazing, the food is always top notch. I recommend the unagi tempura and Robs roll.

Review №56

2015-01-11 21:33:47

Best sushi in Alameda and its typically easy to get a seat. Great service as well.

Review №57

2015-06-21 22:59:22

Love this place. Very kid friendly, lots of room, great staff, and dig the sushi.

Review №58

2018-01-21 05:38:39

Excellent! The only place to have sushi in Alameda, hands down.

Review №59

2020-01-13 03:27:42

They commented on my dads beard, bc it is after Christmas and he has a bit of greying and it was the best thing to ever happen.

Review №60

2021-04-01 20:41:35

Always great sushi and the staff are very helpful

Review №61

2022-05-28 03:42:45

Best house sake I’ve ever had. Attentive staff.

Review №62

2018-07-10 20:28:23

Awesome sushi and service I recommend the Bens roll!!!

Review №63

2019-11-06 18:33:56

I believe this to be one of the best sushi restaurants in Alamefa.

Review №64

2015-08-12 02:25:25

Some of the best Salmon Teriyaki and Sushi/Sashimi in Alameda.Recommend It!!!

Review №65

2017-08-27 01:57:36

Great place. The food is good and a kid friendly atmosphere.

Review №66

2018-12-14 16:47:53

Quiet restaurant thats tucked away from the busy street. Great food and service.

Review №67

2019-11-15 06:01:11

Fresh, fresh sushi and everyone is super friendly. Awesome!

Review №68

2018-04-15 02:50:24

Great sushi and rolls, outstanding service.

Review №69

2019-10-13 02:42:52

The food was great, we will come back!

Review №70

2013-05-20 03:09:57

Excellent fish. at any given night performs as top dog in Alameda

Review №71

2018-12-13 13:38:28

Good food and nice people. Convenient location. Ill be back.

Review №72

2021-10-18 17:48:53

Delicious and very friendly staff and owner.

Review №73

2018-03-12 16:00:33

My favorite Sushi spot in Alameda for the past 15 years.

Review №74

2019-11-27 21:04:00

Excellent. Great service and the food is spectacular

Review №75

2019-09-20 02:38:15

Great location, friendly staff, and yummy udon.

Review №76

2018-05-05 01:00:28

The worst customer service. Completely ignored. So bad I left to go somewhere else to eat instead.

Review №77

2017-01-29 19:03:30

Fresh sushi, attentive waiters, will come back again.

Review №78

2020-02-15 08:10:58

This was part of Party Platter C.

Review №79

2017-07-24 22:26:54

Food was fast and tasty. Staff was courteous.

Review №80

2019-03-24 04:05:18

My new favorite Japanese restaurant!

Review №81

2018-04-20 16:09:43

Not the best. Sushi in Alameda is lacking. Everything.

Review №82

2018-02-15 20:51:30

Our familys favorite for sushi

Review №83

2017-10-27 08:26:31

Delicious sushi options and dinners.

Review №84

2020-12-22 19:50:05

Best sushi in Alameda!

Review №85

2019-03-15 17:14:03

Yummy sushi and chill mellow vib

Review №86

2019-09-02 04:45:34

Favorite sushi place in Alameda

Review №87

2019-09-09 16:36:07

Food and service was great!!!

Review №88

2018-07-10 22:30:20

Rather go to yojimbo down on park st.

Review №89

2017-04-02 14:04:15

Nice, fresh friendly staff.

Review №90

2018-08-03 22:43:20

Good food

Review №91

2017-06-03 22:37:05

Nice little sushi place

Review №92

2021-05-23 18:02:15

Best Sushi on Alameda

Review №93

2019-08-22 04:49:18

Great sashimi!

Review №94

2018-02-14 00:08:05

Good, not fantastic.

Review №95

2018-04-13 19:51:30

Fantastic for lunch.

Review №96

2018-03-31 02:58:13

They got food

Review №97

2019-07-07 03:42:58

Very good 👍

Review №98

2019-12-21 03:16:07

Nice flavors

Review №99

2020-03-17 03:44:05

Great food

Review №100

2022-06-06 05:19:29

Good food!

Review №101

2018-09-13 04:42:28

Good sushi

Review №102

2015-09-14 02:43:38

Delicious sushi

Review №103

2017-05-04 03:56:28

Sushi with friends.