Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya
$$$ • Izakaya, Cocktail Bar, Pet Friendly
Hours:
2451 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley
(510) 705-1539
About Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya
Customers' Favorites
Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya Reviews
Fish and Bird is an all around ripoff.
Low quality fish (both frozen and stale) which the owner admits, though they charge more than the most expensive restaurants in the entire Bay Area (avg. $20-22 for two pieces).
When I asked, Yoshika the owner admitted this, and arrogantly stated that "the customers are not that sophisticated and would never notice" . Unfortunately, after living in Japan for years, we did noticed this was anything but "authentic Japanese", including...read full review
One of the worst meals I've ever had in terms of price to quality.
Not authentic Japanese food. Definitely not an izakaya.
The waiters aggressively upsell you. The food isn't properly seasoned. The clam dish was full of broken clams. The chicken was not correctly fried or seasoned. The tempura was greasy. The kaisen don was close to $50 and the fish was not exceptional.
You're paying Michelin prices for a very substandard quality restaurant. This isn't...read full review
Pretty good food. I think we will go back
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 5 - 8:30PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5 - 8:30PM |
| Friday | 5 - 9PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 9PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 8:30PM |
Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya offers an incredible dining experience with consistently delicious food and great service. The menu features well-executed dishes, including the must-try soft tofu and black cod collars. The atmosphere is relaxing and classy, with a bit higher prices worth the quality. Customers enjoy the chill vibes and the wide selection of food, from sashimi and sushi rolls to unique dishes like the Salmon Kasuzuki and Wagyu Bikini Hamburg steak. The Matcha Tiramisu is also a popular dessert. While the service can be a bit slow at times, the attentive staff ensures a pleasant overall experience. The restaurant is a great choice for special occasions or a quiet meal with loved ones.