Escaped for a date night before the shelter-in-place order, and glad we came here. The omakase menu (preset) was great, and surprisingly left satisfied. I recommend getting the add-ons which cost a little extra, but it definitely added to the meal. read more

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This restaurant was amazing. The plating was spectacular, the the tasting menu left me full and satisfied. The fish was extremely fresh yet creatively prepared with different sauces. Also, this tasting menu would easy cost double if the restaurant were in San Francisco. Highly recommend! read more

I really loved this place. Servers are polite and meals are tasty. I would give 5 stars, but just in the end we were enjoying and server came saying to us that next group of people were waiting. Felt like saying get out and was such a turn off for me. I know it's small place and I know we can stay 2 hours at least. But we were like 1 hour 10 min - this is bad. It's just wrong and they should respect customers. Now I'm thinking if you are thinking nice date night it's not the place because they're gonna tell you to leave in an hour. So if you are really looking to eat a delicious meal and leave fast, this is the place. read more

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Great omakase dinner very reasonable at $70 per person. Small drinks menu that includes a few sake offerings. Three additional supplemental items to add to your dinner. Staff friendly but some are not very experienced and don't know the menu very well. read more

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My mother is visiting from Florida this week and tomorrow is her 77th birthday. We booked a reservation three months ago for tomorrow night and just got a text this evening that the restaurant will be closed tomorrow. Now what? They charge the guests $100 each for a last minute cancellation. Shouldn't it work the other way around? Seems like you owe us $400. read more

food was great, vibe was very very casual, bathrooms are outside, service was good. This is like an 1.5-2 eating experience but you won't be walking out feeling stuffed. I loved the sushis the most. read more

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Can't even explain how this place must be tried for a fancy food night out. Omikase...so many different things I've never tried.. Squid ink hummus?! So awesome Barracuda sashimi? Charred and so interesting and tasty Shoyu foam for a fun starter salad Toro..prepared exquisitely There are only two dinner times as they do omikase twice a night. The service is impeccable. Super authentic, yet new and current. Bravo. read more

Had a great dinner out with my ladies! Food was amazing, presentation was beautiful and all senses were activated. Girls night out (it's been over 2.5 yrs for us), was a success! Can't wait to take hubby here for a date night when we're in town. read more

Wonderful dinner, all dishes just like art, If the chief can talk a little bit that would be better experience, but compare the price , I think there's omakase is good. Totally worth it read more

Delage - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Came here with my girlfriend for gals' night out from a coworker's recommendation. A tad hard to find from the street but cozy Mom n Pop place which I love! Authentic Japanese which may be hard to guess from the name. The omakase set menu is inexpensive on the scales of omakase in the Bay Area and there are a few a la carte items you can add on. I'd say for the price and number of courses, here are my adjectives: first and foremost delicious, fresh, inventive, artistic and thoughtfully crafted. I also added the beautiful and to die for silky duck egg chawanmushi - and am I picky about chawanmushi! Just wanna take a bath in it!! Will be back to see if menu changes seasonally. A gem in Jack London Square! read more

Delage - Duck egg chawanmushi - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Had high expectations for Delage going in, given some great reviews and given the very high price tag. Unfortunately, those expectations weren't met. The food very good, not amazing (it was very fresh and had great presentation). However, the service was downright terrible. For a restaurant that charges $250+ for a meal for 2 people and a bottle of wine, MUCH better service is expected. For example, neither water nor wine was refilled (we had to refill ourselves). Our dining area wasn't cleaned in between courses when a little bit of food had dropped. Delage is trying to be a high end restaurant. If you're going to present yourself as such and charge high end prices, then you need the high service to go along with it. read more

Along with Wakuriya in San Mateo, Delage is the finest omakase I have been to and I've been to a good few. Every item is perfectly prepared. The simple, small, quiet room is what's right. Yes, it's $100 but a lovely splurge. It would be more expensive still if it was in a frou-frou neighborhood. I went by myself and the 90-minute, well-spaced courses, gave me much welcomed space to think and write. Toward the end, the group seated near me began a pleasant conversation with me. read more

When my friend texted me asking if I wanted to go to Delage, I thought it was some kind of fancy spa treatment. I think the word décolleté came to mind. Sounded nice, but the omakaze at Delage was an even more delightful treat. I prefer omakaze because I like someone else to make decisions for me, and at $65 for Delage's menu I was thrilled that it wouldn't be an overly expensive decision. The menu was long and does not skimp on portions, quality, or variety. Mostly sushi, but some dishes featured local veggies, and there was a small pork tenderloin addition. With a large bottle of premium sake, my friend and I turned this into a two and a half hour dinner. Service is attentive in the small restaurant, and sitting at the bar is a perfect place to spend that long and leisurely meal. This is probably the best Japanese restaurant in the East Bay and since it's postage stamp sized and an amazing value, I'd get reservations if you want to snag a spot. Believe me, you do. read more

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This was a great experience. My daughter recommended it and was happy to have made it. The sushi is great and had a sake that went perfect with the meal. The service Is great too read more

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I love Delage. It truest is a very special tasting experience. Great for special occasions.

Excellent dinner. Flatware, plating , color composition all on point (I looked at all the pictures through the years and she's getting more playful). All dishes are light, nothing over seasoned, most of the fish nigiri have all been prep/cured/seasoned, it's not just cooler to rice to mouth. Delivered a great journey through the 8 courses .(14-16 if you count each Nigiri separately ) At the end of the meal all I could think, if she charged twice what she did and what she could create with that budget. Hostesses /server was very sweet Colombiana that explained dishes well and interacted with our group like she's actually cared that we had a good time.i would have preferred to sit at the bar and get food immediately so that temp are at their peak...so if given opportunity, stay close to the chef . read more

Delage - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

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I took my sister here for her birthday. We got the prix fixe dinner, which was $70 per person. We also got two add-ons: the duck egg and uni don. Everything was presented beautifully but taste wise, none of the dishes really had the wow factor. It was an expensive meal and came out to $250 for 2 prix fixe, 2 add-ons and 3 drinks. I probably wouldn't come back. For the price point, it was not impressive enough to drop that kind of dough again. read more

Delage never disappoints. The food is excellent, presentation is outstanding and service is great. I make it a point to dine here every time I visit and will continue to do so. read more

Came here for my boyfriend and my anniversary. It was soooo freaking good! My boyfriend only started eating sushi about 3 years ago, so I have never been able to try omakase style which of course I was dreaming of after watching Jiro dreams of sushi. Well Delage opened up and knowing it was a more affordable omakase I finally got to make my plan a reality. We came, we saw, we ate. To be honest we were soo hungry... we only had brunch and since our reservation was at 5:30 (the only one available last minute) we didn't snack. I KINDOF wish we did snack because this isn't the place to get giant portions on.... We did not opt for extra add ons to the course either, so maybe we should have done that? Either way we were in awe of every course and gobbled up everything. It was such an amazing experience. I've had a few coursed meals, but my boyfriend loves to eat everything together and hates courses. He actually really enjoyed this. The sushi melted in my mouth, it was soooo good. We were exclaiming how much we wished we could eat the sushi every day, it was so good. The sushi portions were only 2 of the courses, so that is the only bummer part, but it is my first experience so I don't have much to compare it to. I would highly recommend Delage if you are looking to try omakase without having to pay for a ticket to Japan! It was much more affordable (even though lets be real $70 aint that cheap either) then other options I've seen. Next on my list is Utzutzu! read more

Loved coming here with my family! We enjoyed an 8-course prefixed menu at the sushi counter. The chefs were really kind and it was nice talking with them. The food came out in a timely manner and the sake went perfectly with the meal. It is a cozy restaurant right next door to Swan's Market. There is limited seating and I highly recommend making a reservation! It is an Omakase style restaurant which means that you entrust the chef, or you leave your meal up to the chef. The chef presented a variety of dishes with harmonious flavors, including sushi, seasonal vegetables, duck and more. The menu seems to change quite often, so I will definitely be back! read more

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I was excited to try Delage but left disappointed and don't think it was worth the price. I also found a piece of hair in my duck. The waitress apologized but didn't bring back another piece or something to replace it.... Hey I'm paying 65 per person so I expect something at least! Service was slow and I didn't like that they had the doors all wide opened and there were flys around while eating dinner read more

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I really really enjoyed this place! If you are the kind of eater/foodie who appreciates the art factor in whatever you're eating, you will love Delage's omakase. The 8-course meal was a mixture of sushi and other food (salads and meat). They start off with amuse bouche and will continue to alternate between sushi and other things. One can see the time and effort put into each dish as they all came out beautifully put-together and presented. You know those dishes that are just too pretty to eat? Yeah--they have that here. I think I may have put more time into taking pictures and staring at the food and then staring at the pictures of the food than the time I took to eat the dish. Anyway, each dish was fresh and delicious. The chutoro nigiri was of course one my favorite--melt in your mouth goodness! The meal was concluded by a nice, tart sorbet. What a beautifully curated meal! On top of everything, the price is right! $65 for omakase this beautiful? Heck yeah! Of course we always hike up our bill with all the booze we order. But you know...booze is a necessity when dining out. read more

Delage - Not included: 7th course:soup and 8th course: sorbet atop merengue - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Reasonably priced omakase experience with unique dishes. Course 1 and 2: fresh and pickled vegetables Course 3: three delicious pieces of nigiri and a small bowl of fatty tuna over rice Course 4: chips and hummus Course 5: some of the yummiest duck breast I've had Course 6: four more pieces of nigiri Course 7: miso soup Course 8: dessert I also ordered 2 of the nightly specials: uni over rice and a small tuna steak. I really liked the uni don (sweet and fresh) but I could've done without the tuna (mostly tasteless). The only reason Delage is 4 stars and not 5 is that I wish the menu had more fish/sushi. read more

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Jeez, some of these reviews are wild to me. This place rules. It's casual yet you are getting close to a Michelin star tier dinner. Awesome sake selection as well. read more

Residents of Japan, and often in the large cities, will have these little Ko-ryori-ten 小料理店 they visit regularly. Like Kappou 割烹 but more casual, they're typically compact, with owner/chef visible behind the counter preparing the food, with their menus reflecting that chef's particular tastes. As you get to know each other it starts feeling like visiting a friend's home, but with a professional kitchen and staff and counter seating and something delicious they sourced that day. Often they're hard to find, with just a tiny little sign, because they don't focus on walk-ins. Unlike an Izakaya, the emphasis is on the food, and the atmosphere is more convivial than rowdy. They're adult places generally; younger folks are introduced to a favorite by their bosses and managers and senpai, or maybe on a date, generally in awe of the cool that is adulthood, and grateful they didn't have to pick up the check. This is that place. In OAKLAND! The hottest city in Alameda Prefecture. Delage is Chikara Ono's latest and most ambitious endeavor, having captured our hearts with Geta (on Piedmont), B-Dama (on Piedmont, RIP), and then AS B-Dama (next door at Swan's). I'm pleased to report some double-digit % of my body is comprised of food served at his restaurants, and it feels pretty darned good. Went on a weeknight as a group of 4, during the soft-opening phase. There are counter seats and 2/4-top tables. The menu is fixed omakase: Expect changes according to seasons and whims, and picky types should consider a la carte at AS B-Dama next door. 9-item kaiseki menu, plus 8 pieces of sushi. With a cool style of their own, and not 100% traditional kaiseki, they'll feature lots of fresh local vegetables: On our visit the fiddlehead ferns and asparagus were standouts, tasting as if Chez Panisse or Camino started serving kaiseki. On the sushi side the well-crafted nigiri (pay attention to the fluffy rice!) featured items like namerou (tartare) of flying fish and kamasu (barracuda), standing toe-to-toe with SF's finest. Service can be a bit spotty, but is sincere. They get a free pass during the soft-opening. And finally, there's the matter of breathtaking pricing: $50 per person during soft-opening, not much more after that. FIFTY DOLLARS. If that isn't a reckless act of culinary love in modern-day Bay Area, I don't know what is. I've no idea if the pricing is as sustainable as the food they're serving, but I do know restauranteurs don't spend their days laughing at the bank. So, since you're not going to be showering them with money you've got to visit often and return the love. Show appreciation for everyone's hard work, and for the bountiful foods that have been skillfully prepared for you. And tell everyone else to do the same. Because you know life won't be this good, forever. The reservation books are very hard to reach during the soft opening (no one answers phones) but they're now on the Resy app. Go now, I'm not kidding. The Bay Area is very fortunate to have these folks. read more

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Heard about this place from EATER. Head chef took great care of us on my birthday 3/14. Reasonably priced and excellent Sake selection. The owner was there as well and wished me a happy birthday. COVID19 be damned this place is legit. Memorable birthday for all the right reasons! read more

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8 courses felt like 10. Everything was tasty and a little different than other sushi places around. The staff is friendly and professional. I would recommend for anyone searching for a unique date night read more

I thought it would be a large establishment Based on all the personal recommendations, but to my pleasant surprise it was a small and cozy. I've been to various omakase tastings in the Bay Area and Delage is truly a one of a kind dining experience. The food may not be "better" than other restaurants with the same price point, but the presentation (see photo) is like nothing I've ever seen before. The food is like a piece of landscape art that is almost too pretty to eat. The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is due to the ambiance. For some strange reason, I felt the waiters/waitresses did not seem very welcoming that night. I highly recommend going all out and ordering the supplement (toro) in addition to the omakase because it may be a place you may not revisit in the future. read more

Delage - Almost too pretty to eat...almost. - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

This place is the top notch for Japanese restaurant in East Bay. Maybe in Bay Area even. Nowadays the Japanese restaurants are getting over priced and owned by non-Japanese very often. I am not racist but if you really want to eat a good Japanese food, you must go the restaurant that owner or the chef knows what the Japanese food are! Usually their course is 8~11 dish including 2dishes of 4piece sushi and the price is very reasonable, $65. You will meet authentic Japanese style to contemporary Japanese which infused by French style preparation. But if you pay attention to its taste, you will feel some Japanese origin seasonings in those contemporary dishes as well. Very sensitive taste, you definitely need to be a foodie. Sushi won't come out with soy sauce dish. They are already brushed when it comes out. It's seasoned individually and perfectly by fish. If you need to dip your sushi to a pond of soy sauce, then don't go. This is not a kind of place you want to go. No fancy rolls, mayo and spicy on sushi! Agh, love!! If you like open kitchen to look at take bar seats but if you are bigger group 3 or more then sit and relax at table seats. One thing you need to do before you enter this restaurant is, go to a restroom! Haha. They don't have own restroom in the restaurant. You have to travel to the almost other side of building. Their sake selections are also great so it is not that bad idea to go to the restroom during your dinner so you can check by yourself if you had too much sake or not! Enjoy good food with good sake! read more

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Wow -- exceptional experience. Always great but Delage 2023 is in the zone. Great variety. Nice folks. Wonderful creativity. And delicious.

Amazing $65 omakase! 8 courses but they start you off with a little appetizer so technically it's 9 courses. I forget the details of each dish because I was getting too excited. So refer to the menu that is constantly updated. Service was prompt and dishes came out quickly. But we did have to ask several times for hot tea or water refill. It's a small space so I get why they won't have another server. -1 star because maybe I'm spoiled from the fish market in Japan, but I didn't think the sushi was that great besides the blue fin tuna that they served twice in the two sushi course, which was kinda odd. The sushi was presented beautifully and j see the chef making it to perfection. But somehow the taste was very mild for me and I didn't really taste the fish. Fave was probably the octopus salad and the beef/salmon course. The chilled cauliflower soup had so much flavor that I didn't expect! The home made matcha ice cream was surprisingly really good too! No idea what they put in that ice cream! For the price, I def recommend coming here at least once for the experience and trying out an omakase course. I thought we won't get full but we were STUFFED afterwards. read more

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Japanese Theme for my bday celebration and Delage is an excellent choice. Unlike tradition Omakase, Delage offers less sashimi and brings more beautiful fusion plates, along with such gourmet ingredients. Sashimi are extremely fresh, sweet, and gorgeous looking by its nature (am I being exaggerated here?) $65 Omakase is unbeatable price; wonderful experience at Delage. Will be back for sure! read more

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This place is a gem in oakland. Omakase for $65. 8 courses!! Some different from most Japanese omakase but amazing none the less. Menu changes often. Everyone must give this place a try! read more

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Update; I went back a few months later, and it was okay, but felt pretty overpriced for the quality that night. Maybe we happened to have a not-great menu version, but I was a lot less impressed than the first time there. read more

Delage - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

This review is much more of a "4.5", rather than a 4. Delicious. Overall, the presentation, the friendly & personable staff, the food & drinks were great! I'd definitely come back to try more variations of their omakase if they switch it up.. We had 8-courses that I enjoyed-especially the toro with miniature soy sauce gelee, Miyazaki beef, and sake on Himalayan rock salt! My only nitpicking thing (so take it as you may) is two things: the amount of wasabi they put with the sushi, and the busyness of the dishes. I really loved the fresh sushi, but found myself sliding back in my seat because the wasabi took over my sinuses! While I did enjoy the dishes, there was too much going on--the duck was cooked to perfection, and then competed with a miso and apricot sauce. For me, pick one or the other..but not both. For the price, I didn't want to have any qualms. With such, I'd come back. read more

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Best sushi and sushi experience I've had in a while. Booked easily on Resy (although note they charge $25/person cancellation) and went for a Thursday night date night. Tiny restaurant and recommend sitting at the sushi counter to see the chefs in action. Eight course meal which was perfectly balanced and timed. We took our time between courses and were there for about 2 hours. They had extra add ons to the menu which we picked and were blown away. Highlights were an amazing asparagus carpaccio salad (spicy and sweet), two nigiri courses, and the duck egg. Well worth the price of $70! We ordered the toro belly as an extra and it actually came out a little bit frozen, which we noted to the staff, and they brought us a new dish which was perfect. Besides that, only wish they had been a bit more attentive to our drinks - water and wine glasses stayed empty for a while. read more

Fantastic experience all around. They offer an 8 course pre fix menu at the approachable price of $70. Every dish I had was great. Authentic Japanese fused with California cuisine. I had toro that melted on my tongue, and flavors I hadn't tasted since my trip to Japan. I added a supplemental toro and it was fantastic. Lots of creative dishes and everything was plated so lovely. Some fun and creative dishes! I will definitely be back and will have to share the experience with some loved ones next time. read more

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I have been meaning to come here for a while and am upset I took so long! Every dish was so good, loved being seated in front of the chef and their method for serving actually keeps the food flowing at a better pace than most 8+ course meal restaurants I have been to. And honestly the price of $100 a person is extremely reasonable. Definitely worth the visit. read more

A bit disappointed in my experience. It can be frustrating when people are arriving after you or have a later reservation than you and they receive their second course and we haven't even received our first. The food is good I would say but seems overpriced for $300 for two people tax and tip, especially when you leave hungry. And we aren't big eaters! My other issue was the service was poor, for the price I expected a much better presentation. After all that is why we were willing to spend the money. I had to flag them down to add the extra items, remind them they forgot a course, various other things, and then they got out billed mixed up corrected but mixed up credit cards again. I think my biggest issue was how hungry I was at the end after ordering pretty much everything. read more

Tried this place at the recommendation of a coworker. The $65 Omakase is definitely a great value. The food is good - they served a really good scallop miso soup and dessert course and the food portions are just right. It was a relatively slow start but the food got better as the meal progressed. The fish selection is not as good as you would find in SF (no Hokkaido uni, no wagyu, no anago) and the nigiri was a little heavy on the soy sauce and on the small side (too much rice and not enough fish). Service was good and the food came out rather quickly. The ambiance of the place is good. read more

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