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Fish & Bird is a modern Japanese izakaya - Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya, Berkeley, CA

Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya

4.2
4.2
23 Reviews
$31 to $50
Izakaya

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Fish & Bird is a unique izakaya-style restaurant and bar specializing in modern Japanese cuisine, integrating fresh local, organic, and sustainable ingredients with curated traditional ingredients from Japan. The sophisticated interpretation of traditional dishes is a reflection of the current trends in metropolitan Japan. Enjoy dining in a casual yet comfortable dining room or at our full bar with Japanese whiskey and small-batch spirits, unique sake, wine, beer, and craft cocktails. Limited outdoor dining is available on the sidewalk, weather permitting. We are located six blocks from the downtown Berkeley BART station. Ample street parking is also available. Our accolades include Michelin Michelin-recommended list, San Francisco Chronicle's Top Japanese Restaurant in the Bay Area, Eater SF 38 Essential Restaurants in the East Bay, Esquire's Best New Restaurant in America 2021, San Jose Mercury News The Bay Area's Best Restaurants 2022: The Top Ten, and many more.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Izakaya, Japanese, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 705-1539
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Asuka Uchida
  • Neighborhood
    Berkeley
  • Cross street
    Shattuck and Haste
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Near downtown Berkeley BART station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 23 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Good for groups

  • East Bay

    Healthy

  • East Bay

    Good for special occasions

23 Reviews
  1. Rick

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The hot pot was supposed to come out last and be the star of the show; however, when I was eating it, I bit into some loud crunchy pieces. I spit it out and they were two bits or fragments of something (maybe ceramic or stone). They offered to take it off the menu, but I opted to wait for another one (it makes a bit longer to make). They ended up comping one drink; however, I would've appreciated it if they comped the dish itself though.

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  2. cathy

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was slow even tho there weren’t a lot of people there. Food was ok.

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  3. Denise

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We live Fush & Bird! In all of the East Bay it is probably the most authentic Japanese food that one can find. The sashimi is very fresh. The temporary light and the tofu is phenomenal. I always look forward to returning to this wonderful restaurant!

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  4. Kunal

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very solid option in Downtown Berkeley. Went here with family. Enjoyed the hot sake and seafood.

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  5. Kavita

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The menu when we got there was different than the menu that we saw online. There weren’t many options that were not fried. The first time we came we had gotten to have fatty tuna raw and there were some other really yummy raw fish preparations. But this time, Almost every dish included fried food, which surprised us. I guess we should’ve read the menu better. For how much we paid, we did not great value. The table they gave us was really in an amazing location. We felt that if they turned the lighting down that it would’ve been better.

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  6. Christina

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    They dont tell you that they have added the tip to your bill and then hand you a credit card machine with 22% preselected.

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  7. Julie

    Montana

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We own and work in the hospitality industry. This was a really disappointing dinner. Food was OK. The service was so lacking. I would not go back nor would I recommend it to anyone. I always assess the level of service from the top down and I would say the culture and the training are in desperate need of an overhaul. Sorry to leave such a crappy review, but there was no excuse for that experience.

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  8. Diane

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and overall atmosphere. We will be back!

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  9. Nita

    VIP

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dinner here. Excellent service, the food came very promptly, was beautiful and most importantly delicious and fresh. The staff was so pleasant and despite taking time to enjoy our meal we never felt rushed and enjoyed a lovely night out. We will definitely be back.

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  10. bonvivant

    VIP

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant in Berkeley. Exceptional food!

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FAQs

Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 705-1539.

Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya is rated 4.2 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya

2451 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Shattuck and Haste
  • Neighborhood
    Berkeley
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Izakaya, Japanese, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Near downtown Berkeley BART station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Asuka Uchida
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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