IYASARE

4.5 (734)

$30 and under

Japanese

1830 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Inspired by the artisanal ingredients and simple, rustic flavors of his native Tohoku region, chef-proprietor Shotaro Kamio blends the obscure with the familiar for surprisingly extraordinary tastes. Craft beer, wine and sake. Seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Comfortable, casual indoor and heated patio garden seating

If there is no reservation available at your desired time, please call the restaurant. We accept phone bookings for our communal table, Chef's table and patio.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of operation
Lunch: Mon-Sun 11:30am-2:00pm Dinner: Mon, Wed Th, Sun 5:30pm-8:30pm Dinner: Fri-Sat 5:30pm-9:00pm Special Ramen Night Menu on Tuesdays 5:30pm-8pm
Website
http://www.iyasare-berkeley.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Shotaro Kamio

Location
1830 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
Neighborhood
Berkeley
Cross street
Hearst Ave
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 734 people are saying

IYASARE reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
2.6Value

Noise • Moderate

734 Reviews

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AHCM
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on May 17, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was good, not inventive or absolutely delicious. Smaller portions than what price / quality would call for. Drinks menu was great. Had called about adding birthday candles in for sister in the dessert I order twice before, and was twice told that it would be done but it wasn't. For this price range, would expect that level of simple service.
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ILoveEating84 Gold
San Francisco17 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant and one of my favorites in Berkeley. Great entrees and shared plates with a authentic Japanese flavor with a new twist. The cocktails are really special and worth a try as well!
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Jans
San Francisco46 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful on every level!
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JeffreyG Gold
San Francisco10 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 17, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This restaurant bills itself as authentic rustic Japanese, and given ratings and reviews I was excited to take my father there while he was visiting. The food was heavy and nowhere near authentic (the main dish is a spaghetti?) and the flavor profiles are overwrought. For the quality of the food and the ambiance, this is also hardly a restaurant that should be taking a deposit for a reservation either. Steer clear if you're looking for good Japanese; you won't find it here.
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EricM Gold
Anchorage20 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an memrable meal. The food is exceptional, the service flawless. The street is such a great shopping street too!
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JeanK Gold
San Francisco720 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, Iyasare remains an amazing experience in Japanese/CA fusion. Do not miss the Kakiage (and get the tiger shrimp option!). Anytime risotto or uni is offered, get those as well. Wonderful ala carte menu. Note that cooking is better when owner is there, however. Squid and big-eye tuna starters were amazing, but agedashi tofu was greasy this time, a real no-no. Service is good, DR is pretty (although small). Highly recommended!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Presentation and service were absolutely top-notch.
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LizetteM
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated my husband birthday and took him out lunch. Perfect in every way. Beautiful food with amazing pure flavor. Love this place!
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sailorett
Central Coast20 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We seem to return quite often and love the option of outdoor seating ... allowing us to bring our small and very quiet dog for under the table seating. always a new dish worth trying and to share!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
ALWAYS EXCELLENT
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of operation
Lunch: Mon-Sun 11:30am-2:00pm Dinner: Mon, Wed Th, Sun 5:30pm-8:30pm Dinner: Fri-Sat 5:30pm-9:00pm Special Ramen Night Menu on Tuesdays 5:30pm-8pm
Website
http://www.iyasare-berkeley.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Shotaro Kamio

Location
1830 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
Neighborhood
Berkeley
Cross street
Hearst Ave
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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