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Kamakura Restaurant

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2549 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501 (at Broadway)
Alameda, CA 94501

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(510) 521-9121
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Kamakura Restaurant - Alameda, CA
Kamakura Restaurant - Alameda, CA
Kamakura Restaurant - Alameda, CA
Kamakura Restaurant - Alameda, CA
Kamakura Restaurant - Alameda, CA
Kamakura Restaurant - Alameda, CA
Kamakura Restaurant - Alameda, CA
Kamakura Restaurant - Alameda, CA
Kamakura Restaurant - Alameda, CA
Kamakura Restaurant - Alameda, CA
Kamakura Restaurant - Alameda, CA
Kamakura Restaurant - Alameda, CA
Kamakura Restaurant - Alameda, CA
Kamakura Restaurant - Alameda, CA
Kamakura Restaurant - Alameda, CA
Kamakura Restaurant - Alameda, CA
Kamakura Restaurant - Alameda, CA
Kamakura Restaurant - Alameda, CA
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Kamakura's is my choice for one of the best places I've ever eaten at for sushi - whether in San Francisco or Orange County. Only the freshest ingredients will do. I enjoy letti...

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Kamakura is very popular and they clearly have a crowd of devoted regulars. It's in a lovely neighborhood in Alameda which makes for a pleasant after-dinner (or before dinner if t...

Good sushi, great service 11/3/2006

the service here is welcoming and the sushi chefs are attentive and quick. The sushi is reasonably priced and pretty tasty. At the end of my meal i was welcomed to a small glass of wine, compliments of the owner. Pros: Good size portions, good service, fresh fish Cons: Cramped sushi bar, rolls were on the small side more
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Good sushi, great service 11/3/2006

the service here is welcoming and the sushi chefs are attentive and quick. The sushi is reasonably priced and pretty tasty. At the end of my meal i was welcomed to a small glass of wine, compliments of the owner. Pros: Good size portions, good service, fresh fish Cons: Cramped sushi bar, rolls were on the small side more
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Best sushi in east bay 7/24/2006

We used to go to Kirala, but the wait there is just oppressive. We tried Kamakura and it was every bit as good, maybe better, with no wait, friendlier service, and complementary appetizers and plum wine. This is the only place we've seen with lobster sushi, and the lobster roll is great, with large chunks of lobster. Pros: good sushi, good price, good service Cons: none more
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Best sushi in east bay 7/24/2006

We used to go to Kirala, but the wait there is just oppressive. We tried Kamakura and it was every bit as good, maybe better, with no wait, friendlier service, and complementary appetizers and plum wine. This is the only place we've seen with lobster sushi, and the lobster roll is great, with large chunks of lobster. Pros: good sushi, good price, good service more
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What a Great Sushi Restaurant 7/22/2006

I've been going to Kamakura for 15 years and it is the example by which I judge all other Sushi places. The combination of sushi selection, quality and service is unmatched. Faith and her late husband Yama have always been excellent hosts. Faith never forgets to come by and talk and ask about my family. Whenever we sit at the sushi bar, the chefs always offer up some little tidbits of food to try and have great reccomendations of new items to try. They consistently have hard to find items at the sushi bar such as Toro, Hamachi Toro, Amaebi with the heads, Miragi and they even do a fresh Ikura that is the best I've ever had. My wife and I moved to Sacramento last year and have been unable to find a sushi bar that comes close to Kamakura. Whenever we're back in the Bay Area, we make sure we stop at Kamakura. My only suggestion for improvement would be to bring back the hot towels. Pros: Sushi Selection, Faith Yamato Cons: No more hot towels! Bring them back!!! Sometimes a long wait for the sushi bar more
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What a Great Sushi Restaurant 7/22/2006

I've been going to Kamakura for 15 years and it is the example by which I judge all other Sushi places. The combination of sushi selection, quality and service is unmatched. Faith and her late husband Yama have always been excellent hosts. Faith never forgets to come by and talk and ask about my family. Whenever we sit at the sushi bar, the chefs always offer up some little tidbits of food to try and have great reccomendations of new items to try. They consistently have hard to find items at the sushi bar such as Toro, Hamachi Toro, Amaebi with the heads, Miragi and they even do a fresh Ikura that is the best I've ever had. My wife and I moved to Sacramento last year and have been unable to find a sushi bar that comes close to Kamakura. Whenever we're back in the Bay Area, we make sure we stop at Kamakura. My only suggestion for improvement would be to bring back the hot towels. Pros: Sushi Selection, Faith Yamato Cons: No more hot towels! Bring them back!!! Sometimes a long wait for the sushi bar more
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Great Food and Service 6/22/2006

The first time I went there, I was pregnant with my first out of 4 children, 16 years ago...I was hooked. The owner is the most pleasant, friendly hostess I've ever met so it made the food even taste better than it already was. Through out all of my pregnacies...I had to go there every other week for their delicious teriyaki salmon and tempura. My children love it...especially when the owner brings them their little treat. I love when she brings me my little treat too...plum wine in a little port glass. If you like going to Alameda...you have to try Kamakuras Pros: Great Food, Great Service Cons: Small...but Cozy...weekends you will have to wait a while to be seated. more
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Great Food and Service 6/22/2006

The first time I went there, I was pregnant with my first out of 4 children, 16 years ago...I was hooked. The owner is the most pleasant, friendly hostess I've ever met so it made the food even taste better than it already was. Through out all of my pregnacies...I had to go there every other week for their delicious teriyaki salmon and tempura. My children love it...especially when the owner brings them their little treat. I love when she brings me my little treat too...plum wine in a little port glass. If you like going to Alameda...you have to try Kamakuras Pros: Great Food, Great Service Cons: Small...but Cozy...weekends you will have to wait a while to be seated. more
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Alameda Fish 7/2/2005

A cute place with very nice service. All the fish is good but not special. The staff is attractive and friendly. The sushi chef's did an excellent job of making a special order to perfection. Pros: Good value, free appetizer, free dessert more
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Alameda Fish 7/2/2005

A cute place with very nice service. All the fish is good but not special. The staff is attractive and friendly. The sushi chef's did an excellent job of making a special order to perfection. Pros: Good value, free appetizer, free dessert more
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Great place! 5/22/2005

My first visit was great. The sushi were fresh. I loved it. I visited the restaurant the second time a few days after that, and this time it wasn't so great. The sushi were average. The rice wasn't as good as the first time I visited there. The service was okay. Waiters and waitresses are very friendly to the people that they knew, but to me, they're okay. They weren't as friendly to me as to the people that they knew. The service wasn't as good as some of the reviews that I read from here. So far, I thought the restaurant is better than average. Worth a try. I gave it a 8 out of 10. Pros: Fresh sushi, Free plum wine more
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Great place! 5/22/2005

My first visit was great. The sushi were fresh. I loved it. I visited the restaurant the second time a few days after that, and this time it wasn't so great. The sushi were average. The rice wasn't as good as the first time I visited there. The service was okay. Waiters and waitresses are very friendly to the people that they knew, but to me, they're okay. They weren't as friendly to me as to the people that they knew. The service wasn't as good as some of the reviews that I read from here. So far, I thought the restaurant is better than average. Worth a try. I gave it a 8 out of 10. Pros: Fresh sushi, Free plum wine more
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Memories 3/11/2005

Smiling and friendly proprietor Faith is almost ever-present at this quintessential Alameda location for sushi. A large selection of sushi is offered at excellent prices. However, the wait can be considerable if you decide to go on a weekday without a reservation. It is conveniently open late, and on multiple occasions a last-minute decision has been made to go there after everything else has closed. Service is absolutely wonderful; try celebrating your birthday here. A box of rice candy is given to every kid, delighting and intriguing them. Their chefs are experienced; they've been here almost as long as I can remember. Pros: Service Cons: Wait more
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Memories 3/11/2005

Smiling and friendly proprietor Faith is almost ever-present at this quintessential Alameda location for sushi. A large selection of sushi is offered at excellent prices. However, the wait can be considerable if you decide to go on a weekday without a reservation. It is conveniently open late, and on multiple occasions a last-minute decision has been made to go there after everything else has closed. Service is absolutely wonderful; try celebrating your birthday here. A box of rice candy is given to every kid, delighting and intriguing them. Their chefs are experienced; they've been here almost as long as I can remember. Pros: Service Cons: Wait more
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GREAT SERVICE 9/22/2004

The service was great. They close at 10pm.. when i got there was like 9:57, and still eventhou it was almost closed they treat me really good. They even got me the plum wine which was great, while i was waiting for my sushi to go.. The sushi is also verry good.. I love the atmosphere, the food, and the service makes you feel like at home.. I really recomend this place.. !!!!!!! Pros: atmosphere, service, food more
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GREAT SERVICE 9/22/2004

The service was great. They close at 10pm.. when i got there was like 9:57, and still eventhou it was almost closed they treat me really good. They even got me the plum wine which was great, while i was waiting for my sushi to go.. The sushi is also verry good.. I love the atmosphere, the food, and the service makes you feel like at home.. I really recomend this place.. !!!!!!! Pros: atmosphere, service, food more
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My Favorite Japanese Restaurant 7/13/2004

Kamakura is responsible for getting me hooked on Japanese food and it is still my favorite place to go. Why? Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service. Great prices. Friendly staff. The owner, Faith not ""Grace"", is there every nite to take care of the customers and mingle. Nice birthday treat. Complimentary plum wine after every meal. Where else do they give you more rice for your doggy bag? It's the little things like that make a big difference. Pros: yummy food, unique service, relatively cheap more
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My Favorite Japanese Restaurant 7/13/2004

Kamakura is responsible for getting me hooked on Japanese food and it is still my favorite place to go. Why? Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service. Great prices. Friendly staff. The owner, Faith not "Grace", is there every nite to take care of the customers and mingle. Nice birthday treat. Complimentary plum wine after every meal. Where else do they give you more rice for your doggy bag? It's the little things like that make a big difference. Pros: yummy food, unique service, relatively cheap more
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Maybe the best sushi anywhere 6/21/2004

Anyone who has discovered this odd place has perhaps discovered the best sushi in the Bay Area. Caution: it's packed most of the time with weird locals who have turned into sushi fantatics. Their fish selection is unmatched..always fresh. And their odd rolls are worth trying too. All that is missing is a great sake selection..sigh. Pros: sushi more
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Maybe the best sushi anywhere 6/21/2004

Anyone who has discovered this odd place has perhaps discovered the best sushi in the Bay Area. Caution: it's packed most of the time with weird locals who have turned into sushi fantatics. Their fish selection is unmatched..always fresh. And their odd rolls are worth trying too. All that is missing is a great sake selection..sigh. Pros: sushi more
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Traditional specialties and sushi served in this Japanese restaurant that also displays a collection of artwork by Japanese artist Otsuka.

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  • Traditional specialties and sushi served in this Japanese restaurant that also displays a collection of artwork by Japanese artist Otsuka.

  • 6/22/2005 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Lunch: Mon-Sat-1130a-230p Dinner Sun-Thurs-5-930p Fr-/Sat-5-10p
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