honestly great spot for what it is. if you're expecting really bourgeois top of the line stuff, nah. the inside feels very corner sushi spot with lots of tables, a sushi bar, and the wait staff is super nice. there's also a small parking spot nearby that is great if you're driving since it's on piedmont which is a bit difficult to find parking and is a bustling street. we got the flaming dragon roll and a spicy scallop roll. both were honestly great, and the waiter was super helpful and quick. the prices were a bit more expensive than what I was used to but great nevertheless
Emmeline W.
We were actually in the area to scope out the newly-opened MENSHO and immediately walked off after seeing the huge line. LOL. Though Shimizu was marginally less busy, we were able to get a seat on a Sunday evening right away. And for the better-- the food and service were fantastic! Very pleased we came across Shimizu by chance. Recommend parking in the back residential areas (only about 3~ min walk) if their lot is full. Very cozy, casual atmosphere with quirky decor. Despite the crowds, we never found ourselves with waiting, or with empty glasses or dirty plates for long. Service is exceptionally attentive and organized. HAMACHI KAMA: Grilled exceptionally well-- it flakes apart in your mouth. Tastes like chicken. IMO is already delicious without the sauce MELTING ALBACORE: Have never seen anything like this at a sushi place before L O L. Raw fish on top of a lump of crab salad??? NGL one of the best appetizers I've had at a casual sushi spot. Surprisingly refreshing and balanced, esp if you like crab salad. The daikon + tobiko give it a satisfying crunch. SASHIMI PLATTER: These slices are CHONKY. Huge pieces without skimping on flavor. Our favorites were definitely the scallop and salmon-- fresh, buttery, and sweet. Just the right amount for a light lunch. Very intrigued by their bentos for next time.
Oriol Nieto
My favorite sushi place in Oakland. Food is delicious, service is fantastic, and it's located in one of the cutest areas of Oakland. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Edamame
RENE P.L.
This is a small restaurant but the food is great they have a variety of sushi ? i would recommend this place.It has a small parking in the back.Don't leave any valuable things in your car!!!! Note from the restaurant
This place is awesome. We were looking for a new spot in the Oakland area and found Shimizu...I am so glad we did. Sushi was fresh and delicious. Appetizers were also very well done. Service was quick and our waitress, Miyuki, was very nice! The place is small, which gives it a cozy ambiance. Some of the best sushi I've had in a long time.
Kelly Mitchell
This is one of my favorite places that I always come to when I’m home. Especially love the mixed tempura. And the staff is very nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bethany Hyatt
I ordered the Angel and the Crazy rolls, super deliciousParking: Behind restaurant maybe 8 parking spots
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Edamame, California Roll, Miso Soup and Rice
Michael Erb
Correct your hours. Just drove half way across town to find your restaurant is closed.
Rachael Azadehnia
This place is usually so good! The restaurant is clean and staff is nice. I ordered pick up today and as soon as I bit into my roll could feel how fatty the salmon was. This was clearly not sushi grade salmon. I’ve gone to this place for years but may need to find a new spot if this is what’s happening now.
Ordered for pick up and it was quick and easy. We loved the rolls!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
N D
It's OK. Not my first choice in Piedmont. Service is good but the good...
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
alex white
Nobody is helping to serve you. I was shaking my head, lady waited over 10-15 minutes to get pizza for her and the kids and finally left. Employees were just talking to each other. She finally left. I had to track someone down to pay for self-service coffee. Funny, they must make it up during rush hour. Enough Employees.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Lisa Skowrup
Finally came here on a Wednesday, and was impressed. Parking was easy in their small lot and the service was very attentive. The portions were good and the fish was very fresh. The prices seemed reasonable for sushi. Looking forward to coming back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack N.
Unfortunately this was likely the worst sushi I've ever had. The fish smelled bad. Now I'm just worried that I'll be ill. I have had some not so fresh sushi before, but never anything that smelled like this. The price? $85 for lunch for two people. Insane. And the service? I asked what the sushi combination had in it. "What ever the chef chooses that day". Of course.... could I ask what that is today? Nope. Wouldn't even ask the chef, even though we were the only people in the place, so it wasn't because it was busy. And the ambience? A blaring pop radio station including all your favorite pop radio commercials blasted at top volume. Greaaat!!! Live and learn. I won't be going back. Two stars out of pity.
Yummy food and good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
honestly great spot for what it is. if you're expecting really bourgeois top of the line stuff, nah. the inside feels very corner sushi spot with lots of tables, a sushi bar, and the wait staff is super nice. there's also a small parking spot nearby that is great if you're driving since it's on piedmont which is a bit difficult to find parking and is a bustling street. we got the flaming dragon roll and a spicy scallop roll. both were honestly great, and the waiter was super helpful and quick. the prices were a bit more expensive than what I was used to but great nevertheless
We were actually in the area to scope out the newly-opened MENSHO and immediately walked off after seeing the huge line. LOL. Though Shimizu was marginally less busy, we were able to get a seat on a Sunday evening right away. And for the better-- the food and service were fantastic! Very pleased we came across Shimizu by chance. Recommend parking in the back residential areas (only about 3~ min walk) if their lot is full. Very cozy, casual atmosphere with quirky decor. Despite the crowds, we never found ourselves with waiting, or with empty glasses or dirty plates for long. Service is exceptionally attentive and organized. HAMACHI KAMA: Grilled exceptionally well-- it flakes apart in your mouth. Tastes like chicken. IMO is already delicious without the sauce MELTING ALBACORE: Have never seen anything like this at a sushi place before L O L. Raw fish on top of a lump of crab salad??? NGL one of the best appetizers I've had at a casual sushi spot. Surprisingly refreshing and balanced, esp if you like crab salad. The daikon + tobiko give it a satisfying crunch. SASHIMI PLATTER: These slices are CHONKY. Huge pieces without skimping on flavor. Our favorites were definitely the scallop and salmon-- fresh, buttery, and sweet. Just the right amount for a light lunch. Very intrigued by their bentos for next time.
My favorite sushi place in Oakland. Food is delicious, service is fantastic, and it's located in one of the cutest areas of Oakland. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Edamame
This is a small restaurant but the food is great they have a variety of sushi ? i would recommend this place.It has a small parking in the back.Don't leave any valuable things in your car!!!! Note from the restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Restaurant, Chirashi, Spicy Edamame, Katsu Plate, California Roll, Miso Soup and Rice, Agedashi Tofu, Spicy Pork, Flaming Dragon Roll, Cherry Blossom Roll, Soup, Tonkatsu Entree, Squid, Ikayaki, Salad, Lion King Roll, Killer Rolls, Sashimi Sampler, Chicken Teriyaki with Teriyaki Sauce, Bento
This place is awesome. We were looking for a new spot in the Oakland area and found Shimizu...I am so glad we did. Sushi was fresh and delicious. Appetizers were also very well done. Service was quick and our waitress, Miyuki, was very nice! The place is small, which gives it a cozy ambiance. Some of the best sushi I've had in a long time.
This is one of my favorite places that I always come to when I’m home. Especially love the mixed tempura. And the staff is very nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered the Angel and the Crazy rolls, super deliciousParking: Behind restaurant maybe 8 parking spots
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Edamame, California Roll, Miso Soup and Rice
Correct your hours. Just drove half way across town to find your restaurant is closed.
This place is usually so good! The restaurant is clean and staff is nice. I ordered pick up today and as soon as I bit into my roll could feel how fatty the salmon was. This was clearly not sushi grade salmon. I’ve gone to this place for years but may need to find a new spot if this is what’s happening now.
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Ordered for pick up and it was quick and easy. We loved the rolls!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's OK. Not my first choice in Piedmont. Service is good but the good...
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Nobody is helping to serve you. I was shaking my head, lady waited over 10-15 minutes to get pizza for her and the kids and finally left. Employees were just talking to each other. She finally left. I had to track someone down to pay for self-service coffee. Funny, they must make it up during rush hour. Enough Employees.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Finally came here on a Wednesday, and was impressed. Parking was easy in their small lot and the service was very attentive. The portions were good and the fish was very fresh. The prices seemed reasonable for sushi. Looking forward to coming back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unfortunately this was likely the worst sushi I've ever had. The fish smelled bad. Now I'm just worried that I'll be ill. I have had some not so fresh sushi before, but never anything that smelled like this. The price? $85 for lunch for two people. Insane. And the service? I asked what the sushi combination had in it. "What ever the chef chooses that day". Of course.... could I ask what that is today? Nope. Wouldn't even ask the chef, even though we were the only people in the place, so it wasn't because it was busy. And the ambience? A blaring pop radio station including all your favorite pop radio commercials blasted at top volume. Greaaat!!! Live and learn. I won't be going back. Two stars out of pity.