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Best Group Dining Gatherings Japanese Restaurants in Pleasanton

2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

Our Top Pick
Wayne's Sushi Bistro
Large-format specialty rolls with crowd-pleasing flavors.

Notable Picks

$$ Pleasanton
Neighborhood bistro with a broader seafood menu and well-built specialty rolls. Portions are generous and rolls like Pink Lady or Lion King keep regulars coming back.
Must-Try Dishes: Pink Lady Roll, Lion King Roll, Uncle Rock Roll
What makes it special: Large-format specialty rolls with crowd-pleasing flavors.

Worthy Picks

$ Pleasanton
Comfortable downtown sushi bar & grill with reliable nigiri and a broad hot-kitchen menu. Consistent execution and easy bar seating make it a dependable weeknight choice.
Must-Try Dishes: Sashimi combo, Salmon belly nigiri, Tempura udon
What makes it special: Well-rounded menu that’s steady across nigiri and hot dishes.