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About Shimizu

En Shimizu, te damos la bienvenida a un espacio minimalista y acogedor donde disfrutar de la auténtica cocina japonesa. Nuestra amplia selección de sushi, desde elaborados rolls hasta deliciosos bento boxes, te conquistará. Ven a descubrir una experiencia culinaria única con la mejor valoración de O...

En Shimizu, te damos la bienvenida a un espacio minimalista y acogedor donde disfrutar de la auténtica cocina japonesa. Nuestra amplia selección de sushi, desde elaborados rolls hasta deliciosos bento boxes, te conquistará. Ven a descubrir una experiencia culinaria única con la mejor valoración de Oakland.

What Customers Say About Shimizu

Shimizu is a neighborhood Japanese restaurant known for consistently great sushi and fresh sashimi. Customers rave about the Lion King roll, salmon, and gluten-free options. Service is excellent, with special mentions for Linda. It can get crowded on weekends.

Popular Dishes

Lion King roll salmon roll sashimi (3) Bento boxes tempura teriyaki chicken Uni

Best For

Locals Casual Solo Dining

Tip: Order online for pickup. Plan ahead as the place can get crowded on weekends.

Features

📶 WiFi 🅿️ Parking Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner 🥗 Vegetarian
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

North Oakland Recreation Center
A 854m

North Oakland Recreation Center

parque

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Morcom Rose Garden
A 916m

Morcom Rose Garden

parque

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Dracena Park
A 959m

Dracena Park

parque

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Explore the area around Shimizu

Shimizu is located in Oakland, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Parks & Gardens

  • North Oakland Recreation Center (A 854m) — park in Alameda County, California, United States of America
  • Morcom Rose Garden (A 916m) — park in California, United States of America
  • Dracena Park (A 959m) — city park in Piedmont, California, US

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Frequently asked questions about Shimizu

Shimizu is located at 4290 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, Oakland.
Near Shimizu you can find points of interest such as North Oakland Recreation Center, Morcom Rose Garden, Dracena Park.
Shimizu offers sushi cuisine.
Shimizu has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Shimizu offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Shimizu based on customer reviews are: Lion King roll, salmon roll, sashimi, Bento boxes, tempura.
Shimizu is ideal for locals, casual dining, solo dining.
Shimizu is a neighborhood Japanese restaurant known for consistently great sushi and fresh sashimi. Customers rave about the Lion King roll, salmon, and gluten-free options. Service is excellent, with special mentions for Linda. It can get crowded on weekends.
Order online for pickup. Plan ahead as the place can get crowded on weekends.
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Shimizu Oakland Reviews

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Phoebe Yan Zhen Tan

Good authentic Japanese cuisine! Had the tempura udon, beef teriyaki set and double salmon roll. Salmon tasted especially delicious. Service was great, they accommodated for a party of 8 without reservation with about a 15 minute wait (friday dinner, 6pm). There is a physical waiting list upon arrival, staff was efficient and kind despite the large group inconvenience. Would 10/10 go again, great value and great service.

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Fan Zhao

I went to shimizu for dinner and the line is ok for a Sunday night, almost right away. I tried teriyaki chicken, chicken Karaage, tempura, and flaking sushi roll. Everything is so good! The restaurant also offers stamp collection.

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Stewart Buettell

I don't consider myself a sushi or seafood connoisseur...but this is the best, most reasonably priced sushi I have had in the bay. Everything was beautiful, fresh, well portioned and delicious. We gorged on more fish than should be possible to eat in one sitting and after extensive reflection...I have no regrets and will return.

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Justin B

Incredible service and 5 star food! The Uni was fresh and sashimi had a delicious variety. We came here for the first time to celebrate a birthday dinner and WOW, so impressed! Price was good as well. We will definitely be back with more friends 🤩

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Connor Loudon

Excellent sushi! Everything was so fresh and tasty. We got a few rolls and then the spicy edamame. The fish was flavorful and fresh, the rice was delicious and the rolls were wrapped so perfectly! They also provided a healthy amount of Wasabi and ginger which are my personal favorites. Highly recommend! They do dine in, but takeout was so easy!

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Brenda V

Lion King roll was one of the best ones I've had so far! The food was great and service was delightful. The place is small but we got there in between lunch and dinner so there wasn't many people.

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George Dy

It’s a neighborhood establishment and a great choice for good quality sashimi and other Japanese staples like udon, teriyaki, and rolls. They have a new service window installed during the pandemic that makes pickup so effortless.

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Maclairyn Morris

I absolutely love this place! I have celiac and am very appreciative that I can eat here because they have a gluten free menu and tamari. Their sushi is delicious and their service is great! Special shoutout to Linda for amazing customer service each time. I'll continue to recommend this restaurant to my friends!

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Annmarie Delgado

As a celiac I struggle with eating out. I was so nervous going to dinner tonight but I felt confident in their gluten free menu and how they handle cross contamination. I'm so thrilled to be able to come back here because I didn't get sick. I used to love eating her before my diagnosis.

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Laura Ramirez-Mann

Amazing service. Lovely and caring staff. The food was delicious and fast. I would definitely recommend this place if you want sushi!

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Narek Dshkhunyan

Large selection of creative sushi rolls, for reasonable prices. Place was busy even an hour before closing on a Thursday night, so be prepared to wait.

Phoebe Yan Zhen Tan
Phoebe Yan Zhen Tan

Good authentic Japanese cuisine! Had the tempura udon, beef teriyaki set and double salmon roll. Salmon tasted especially delicious. Service was great, they accommodated for a party of 8 without reservation with about a 15 minute wait (friday dinner, 6pm). There is a physical waiting list upon arrival, staff was efficient and kind despite the large group inconvenience. Would 10/10 go again, great value and great service.

Fan Zhao
Fan Zhao

I went to shimizu for dinner and the line is ok for a Sunday night, almost right away. I tried teriyaki chicken, chicken Karaage, tempura, and flaking sushi roll. Everything is so good! The restaurant also offers stamp collection.

Stewart Buettell
Stewart Buettell

I don't consider myself a sushi or seafood connoisseur...but this is the best, most reasonably priced sushi I have had in the bay. Everything was beautiful, fresh, well portioned and delicious. We gorged on more fish than should be possible to eat in one sitting and after extensive reflection...I have no regrets and will return.

Justin B
Justin B

Incredible service and 5 star food! The Uni was fresh and sashimi had a delicious variety. We came here for the first time to celebrate a birthday dinner and WOW, so impressed! Price was good as well. We will definitely be back with more friends 🤩

Connor Loudon
Connor Loudon

Excellent sushi! Everything was so fresh and tasty. We got a few rolls and then the spicy edamame. The fish was flavorful and fresh, the rice was delicious and the rolls were wrapped so perfectly! They also provided a healthy amount of Wasabi and ginger which are my personal favorites. Highly recommend! They do dine in, but takeout was so easy!

Brenda V
Brenda V

Lion King roll was one of the best ones I've had so far! The food was great and service was delightful. The place is small but we got there in between lunch and dinner so there wasn't many people.

George Dy
George Dy

It’s a neighborhood establishment and a great choice for good quality sashimi and other Japanese staples like udon, teriyaki, and rolls. They have a new service window installed during the pandemic that makes pickup so effortless.

Maclairyn Morris
Maclairyn Morris

I absolutely love this place! I have celiac and am very appreciative that I can eat here because they have a gluten free menu and tamari. Their sushi is delicious and their service is great! Special shoutout to Linda for amazing customer service each time. I'll continue to recommend this restaurant to my friends!

Annmarie Delgado
Annmarie Delgado

As a celiac I struggle with eating out. I was so nervous going to dinner tonight but I felt confident in their gluten free menu and how they handle cross contamination. I'm so thrilled to be able to come back here because I didn't get sick. I used to love eating her before my diagnosis.

Laura Ramirez-Mann
Laura Ramirez-Mann

Amazing service. Lovely and caring staff. The food was delicious and fast. I would definitely recommend this place if you want sushi!

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J. L.

Our favorite place for sushi and Bento boxes. Place can get crowded on weekends, so plan ahead. Plus is walk one block after dinner for Fenton's ice cream...lol

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Ashley Trousdell

Our favorite sushi spot! Always delicious sushi options, excellent staff and service! We really appreciate that they have tamari as a gluten-free option for soy sauce. If you haven’t stopped by here - think of this place the next time you want sushi!

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David Gard

Consistently great sushi. Been here many times and always happy with the quality of the food. This is surprising as they have so many different rolls. In my experience when a place has so many options it can be rough, but that's not been my experience here. Pro tip: order online and pick up at the window on the side. There's even a 10 minute pick up parking space there.

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Jan Maisler

Great little place. Treated myself to sushi and was so happy. Had a salad and double salmon roll. Total yum.

J. L.
J. L.

Our favorite place for sushi and Bento boxes. Place can get crowded on weekends, so plan ahead. Plus is walk one block after dinner for Fenton's ice cream...lol

Ashley Trousdell
Ashley Trousdell

Our favorite sushi spot! Always delicious sushi options, excellent staff and service! We really appreciate that they have tamari as a gluten-free option for soy sauce. If you haven’t stopped by here - think of this place the next time you want sushi!

Jan Maisler
Jan Maisler

Great little place. Treated myself to sushi and was so happy. Had a salad and double salmon roll. Total yum.

David Gard
David Gard

Consistently great sushi. Been here many times and always happy with the quality of the food. This is surprising as they have so many different rolls. In my experience when a place has so many options it can be rough, but that's not been my experience here. Pro tip: order online and pick up at the window on the side. There's even a 10 minute pick up parking space there.

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Rehman Ali

Saturdate Night Dinner FOOD: We shared the fried calamari and also had a Flying Dragon which was sushi on fire (literally!). I had a mixed shrimp and vegetable tempura bento while he had the sashimi. EXPERIENCE: The space was tight. Customers might be asked to share a table with people outside of their party. Fun vibe, most especially with the sushi on fire, which seemed to be popular as many tables ordered one as well. . Family friendly. Food was tasty and portions were generous. Staff were nice and attentive.

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I R

Me and my girlfriend couldn't find a good sushi restaurant and came across this one. Staff was very respectful and customer service was great. It was a great experience and the food had a good taste. My only recommendation to the chefs is more flavor on the sushi. Overall, pretty good.

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Donna Fong

We had a good time here. Service was polite and attentive. The rolls covered all the bases and had some new types we were not familiar with and found interesting.

Rehman Ali
Rehman Ali

Saturdate Night Dinner FOOD: We shared the fried calamari and also had a Flying Dragon which was sushi on fire (literally!). I had a mixed shrimp and vegetable tempura bento while he had the sashimi. EXPERIENCE: The space was tight. Customers might be asked to share a table with people outside of their party. Fun vibe, most especially with the sushi on fire, which seemed to be popular as many tables ordered one as well. . Family friendly. Food was tasty and portions were generous. Staff were nice and attentive.

I R
I R

Me and my girlfriend couldn't find a good sushi restaurant and came across this one. Staff was very respectful and customer service was great. It was a great experience and the food had a good taste. My only recommendation to the chefs is more flavor on the sushi. Overall, pretty good.

Donna Fong
Donna Fong

We had a good time here. Service was polite and attentive. The rolls covered all the bases and had some new types we were not familiar with and found interesting.

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Zach Morrissey

Update 8.31.22 Prices recently went up. I like it but $20 a roll is steep. I recommend Mijori for a roll place. Favorite spot for roll with ok nigiri. Have toro and uni.

Zach Morrissey
Zach Morrissey

Update 8.31.22 Prices recently went up. I like it but $20 a roll is steep. I recommend Mijori for a roll place. Favorite spot for roll with ok nigiri. Have toro and uni.

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Jocelyn Pou

Great Bento box lunch deal, but my food was cold

Jocelyn Pou
Jocelyn Pou

Great Bento box lunch deal, but my food was cold

Rachael Azadehnia
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.

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4290 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611

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Highly Rated
4.6/5 stars
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581 reviews
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Moderate Price
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sushi
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🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
🍰 Desserts
🥗 Vegetarian Options
🥡 Takeout
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🍽️ Dine In
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Restaurant Info

Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
4:30-8:30PM
Rating
4.6/5
💬 Reviews
581
💰 Price Level
$$
⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 45 min to 1 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 510-653-7622
🌐 Website
shimizu.menu11.com

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📶 Free WiFi
🅿️ Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
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📱 Mobile Payments
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North Oakland Recreation Center

park in Alameda County, California, United States of America

A 854m
Morcom Rose Garden

park in California, United States of America

A 916m
Dracena Park

city park in Piedmont, California, US

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