We have been coming to GETA for at least a decade. It used to be a place filled with warmth, good food and the kind of neighborhood feeling that made us drive back from San Francisco just to eat here. We had not visited for about a year and tonight showed us that the restaurant has changed for the worse.
We arrived at 7:35pm. The young male server told us to sit anywhere we liked, so we chose the counter. As soon as we sat down he abruptly asked us to move to a table instead. His tone was unnecessarily sharp but we moved without arguing.
When ordering I asked for hot water. He said they only had hot tea, which would have been fine if it had been delivered with any patience or clarity. His attitude was rigid and dismissive, so I simply asked for regular water. Immediately afterward he began pushing us to order. I told him I needed more time. He asked how much time I needed because they were closing soon. At that moment we had been seated for no more than two minutes.
We placed a $130+ order. A few minutes later he returned from the kitchen to tell us that the deluxe nigiri was unavailable. No alternatives were suggested and there was no effort to help us find another option. We changed our order quickly because the pressure to hurry never stopped.
The nigiri platter we ended up with came out fast but unfortunately the quality was not what we remembered. The shrimp and several cuts of fish did not look fully fresh. During the meal our plates were taken away almost immediately each time and we were repeatedly pushed toward paying the bill. When it was time to pay they checked our ID once which was already unusual. After the card was processed a second ID check was requested by a different staff member. At that point the entire experience felt careless and unwelcoming.
From sitting down to walking out the whole visit was under twenty five minutes. We fully understand that small local restaurants face many pressures and we genuinely want to support them. We also understand the desire to close on time. What we cannot accept is being treated like an inconvenience. Tonight we felt rushed and dismissed from the moment we entered to the moment we paid.
It is sad to say this about a place that carries so many memories for us. I hope this was simply an off night and that the hospitality and quality we once loved can return. I believe this will be my last visit.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
James Hallahan
This spot is a hidden gem. Great fresh rolls and rich miso soup. You must get the gyoza; it may be the best you’ll have in the bay.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vincent Annibali
Very authentic Japanese style sushi, excellent fish variety, quality, and price. Good service which is rare in the bay.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Palmer
Decline in service. We used to frequent this place when we lived next to for years we moved away in 2019. We go whenever we are in Oakland. But recently are noticing a decline in service and menu. Only one other table was seated at lunch and we were never rounded on to place an order, we ended up leaving to another sushi spot. What happens to this spot!?
Service: 1
Green Tea
Save your money. Honestly probably the worst sushi I’ve had. Staff wasn’t super friendly either. Not sure how it got so many positive reviews. Rice didnt even taste like sushi rice. Go see for yourself but may be wise to have a backup food plan.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Jessica Xu
Small place, attentive staff, amazing sushi. - Their rolls are stuffed to the brim with sushi. - The salmon sashimi is a large portion, and super good. - We also tried their Geta don. The tuna was amazing!! The onsen egg was really great!!!
I loved the spicy scallop roll. My friends really enjoyed the real cali roll. The hamachi roll was great too.
My only complaint is that the rice consistency wasn’t great and seemed basically unseasoned.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Belle B
Just had the hamachi spicy roll for lunch and it was soooo fresh and delicious, and so affordable. Go!!
Lauren George
I adore this place. The food is amazing, the atmosphere is cozy and the service is quick and efficient. Have I been here twice in one week? Yes. It’s my favorite sushi in the neighborhood! It’s tiny, so you might have to wait for a table. It’s a popular take out spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
m lee
Great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
fiona madeline
IMO best sushi in the area. Freshest hotate nigiri. Amaebi is the best in bay area (not exaggerating). It comes with the shrimp head fried and also very good! Rolls are pretty good too but they certainly specialize on the nigiri/sashimi type.
The menu is also always super cute doodles🥺🥰food comes out pretty quickly too!
Go to choice for take out sushi in the east bat. Authentic, high quality... Everything on the menu is delicious. bravo!
Joel Dapello
Cute hole in the wall with delightfully good sushi
Trevor Jiang
Geta was a wonderful small sushi restaurant, it was quite nice and cozy and the food was delicious. It was a bit busy when I went, so the food came out a bit slow, but I found it odd that we had to ask for refills of tea, when the teacups were so small. Otherwise, it was perfect. Would go again.
Brooks Solveig
What even is other sushi now that I’ve had Geta sushi
June C
Very fresh fish. Excellent dishes. Wonderful service. Small restaurant, holds at least 20 patrons. Go early because there is a line. Worth the wait.
We have been coming to GETA for at least a decade. It used to be a place filled with warmth, good food and the kind of neighborhood feeling that made us drive back from San Francisco just to eat here. We had not visited for about a year and tonight showed us that the restaurant has changed for the worse.
We arrived at 7:35pm. The young male server told us to sit anywhere we liked, so we chose the counter. As soon as we sat down he abruptly asked us to move to a table instead. His tone was unnecessarily sharp but we moved without arguing.
When ordering I asked for hot water. He said they only had hot tea, which would have been fine if it had been delivered with any patience or clarity. His attitude was rigid and dismissive, so I simply asked for regular water. Immediately afterward he began pushing us to order. I told him I needed more time. He asked how much time I needed because they were closing soon. At that moment we had been seated for no more than two minutes.
We placed a $130+ order. A few minutes later he returned from the kitchen to tell us that the deluxe nigiri was unavailable. No alternatives were suggested and there was no effort to help us find another option. We changed our order quickly because the pressure to hurry never stopped.
The nigiri platter we ended up with came out fast but unfortunately the quality was not what we remembered. The shrimp and several cuts of fish did not look fully fresh. During the meal our plates were taken away almost immediately each time and we were repeatedly pushed toward paying the bill. When it was time to pay they checked our ID once which was already unusual. After the card was processed a second ID check was requested by a different staff member. At that point the entire experience felt careless and unwelcoming.
From sitting down to walking out the whole visit was under twenty five minutes. We fully understand that small local restaurants face many pressures and we genuinely want to support them. We also understand the desire to close on time. What we cannot accept is being treated like an inconvenience. Tonight we felt rushed and dismissed from the moment we entered to the moment we paid.
It is sad to say this about a place that carries so many memories for us. I hope this was simply an off night and that the hospitality and quality we once loved can return. I believe this will be my last visit.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
This spot is a hidden gem. Great fresh rolls and rich miso soup. You must get the gyoza; it may be the best you’ll have in the bay.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very authentic Japanese style sushi, excellent fish variety, quality, and price. Good service which is rare in the bay.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Decline in service. We used to frequent this place when we lived next to for years we moved away in 2019. We go whenever we are in Oakland. But recently are noticing a decline in service and menu. Only one other table was seated at lunch and we were never rounded on to place an order, we ended up leaving to another sushi spot. What happens to this spot!?
Service: 1
Save your money. Honestly probably the worst sushi I’ve had. Staff wasn’t super friendly either. Not sure how it got so many positive reviews. Rice didnt even taste like sushi rice. Go see for yourself but may be wise to have a backup food plan.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Small place, attentive staff, amazing sushi.
- Their rolls are stuffed to the brim with sushi.
- The salmon sashimi is a large portion, and super good.
- We also tried their Geta don. The tuna was amazing!! The onsen egg was really great!!!
I loved the spicy scallop roll. My friends really enjoyed the real cali roll. The hamachi roll was great too.
My only complaint is that the rice consistency wasn’t great and seemed basically unseasoned.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just had the hamachi spicy roll for lunch and it was soooo fresh and delicious, and so affordable. Go!!
I adore this place. The food is amazing, the atmosphere is cozy and the service is quick and efficient. Have I been here twice in one week? Yes. It’s my favorite sushi in the neighborhood! It’s tiny, so you might have to wait for a table. It’s a popular take out spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
IMO best sushi in the area. Freshest hotate nigiri. Amaebi is the best in bay area (not exaggerating). It comes with the shrimp head fried and also very good! Rolls are pretty good too but they certainly specialize on the nigiri/sashimi type.
The menu is also always super cute doodles🥺🥰food comes out pretty quickly too!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Go to choice for take out sushi in the east bat. Authentic, high quality... Everything on the menu is delicious. bravo!
Cute hole in the wall with delightfully good sushi
Geta was a wonderful small sushi restaurant, it was quite nice and cozy and the food was delicious. It was a bit busy when I went, so the food came out a bit slow, but I found it odd that we had to ask for refills of tea, when the teacups were so small. Otherwise, it was perfect. Would go again.
What even is other sushi now that I’ve had Geta sushi
Very fresh fish. Excellent dishes. Wonderful service. Small restaurant, holds at least 20 patrons. Go early because there is a line. Worth the wait.
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