At Saizon, you’ll find a standout Californian Restaurant in E Shepherd Ave, 2894 E Shepherd Ave, where every visit is designed to feel easy and enjoyable. Our 4.60-star rating from 1000 reviews reflects our commitment to great service and quality and a great experience for all guests.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Saizon
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
tomatillo mignonette, cocktail, horseradish
heirloom cauliflower, avocado, persian cucumber, lime aigre doux, cotija
cured hamachi, avocado, red onion, cilantro, sweet pepper, leche de tigre
avocado, red onion, meyer lemon, cilantro, serrano
tomatillo-vinaigrette, serrano, cilantro, dijonaise
6 oysters, dungeness crab, 3 shrimp, choice of 1 ceviche
cured hamachi, avocado, red onion, tomatillo, salt aged jalapeno, citrus blend
roasted jalapeno tapenade, garlic chipotle butter, grana padano
crispy heirloom sushi rice, norwegian salmon, macadamia nuts, charred pepper tapenade, coconut sauce, avocado wasabi
crispy heirloom sushi rice, bluefin toro, honey-cashew sauce, avocado, aged ponzu
12 oysters, dungeness crab, 6 shrimp, choice of 2 ceviches
18 oysters, dungeness crab, 9 shrimp, choice of 3 ceviches
fennel spiced pork belly, charred shishito pepper, garlic confit, crispy lemon, charcoal grilled bread
heirloom tostadas, hand crushed hass avocado, cilantro, onion, seasonal herb salad, lime
havarti, cotija, cabot cheddar, roasted pepper tapenade, anaheim pepper, heirloom tostadas
pk farm beet, goat cheese, snap pea, shaved fennel, pumpkin seed, orange, frisee, asian pear, champagne vinaigrette
iceberg, candied bacon, candied walnut, asian pear, chicory, creamy bleu, sunflower seed crumble, crispy parsnip
romaine heart, toasted pepita, grana padano, grilled lemon vinaigrette, spicy caesar dressing, bread crumb
steamed bao bun, pineapple kimchi, ancho hoisin, jalapeno, crispy onion
steamed bao bun, prime beef, asian pear, ancho hoisin, jalapeno, crispy garlic, green onion
charcoal grilled prime sirloin, sweet-guajillo bbq sauce, melted onion beignets, point reyes blue cheese, crispy garlic
guajillo rubbed lamb chop, whipped garlic, salsa matcha, pistachio-sesame crumble
house made rigatoni, mexican white shrimp, local baby kale, beech mushroom, grana padano, lemon-creme fraiche sauce
pasture raised chicken, havarti, lime crema, cabbage, housemade salsa verde
house made cavatelli, queso fundido, truffle, white cheddar, bread crumb
roasted mushroom, aborio rice, truffle pate, grana padano
roasted sweet potato, heirloom black bean, caramelized mushroom, queso, crema, salsa crudo
candied bacon lardon, parmesan aioli, grilled lemon vinaigrette, capers, parmesan, bread crumb
pan roasted salmon, honey roasted root vegetables, parsnip-pear puree, bacon braised swiss chard, caramelized pear, dijon-horseradish emulsion
roasted fennel, macadamia crusted endive, cauliflower, sauteed spinach, saffron-citurs sauce
haricot vert green beans, cauliflower floret, roasted cauliflower puree, tuscan kale, sourdough crouton, brown butter lemon caper sauce
crispy brussel crusted pork chop, honey-dijon glaze, apple wood smoked bacon jam, grilled broccolini, brown butter apple sauce, bourbon-thyme roasted fuji
organic air cooled chicken breast, bacon-leek bread pudding, roasted mushroom, charcoal roasted spring snap peas, black truffle chicken jus
midwest angus cattle, wet aged, slow roasted sirloin, grilled onion chimichurri
midwest angus cattle, chipotle butter guajillo-coriander rub
mishima ultra, california raised wagyu-angus blend, outside skirt steak grilled onion chimichurri
brandt beef, california raised holstein cattle, dry aged in-house, roasted garlic butter
local carrot, carrot top chimichurri, pistachio-sesame crumble
bacon, candied cashew, balsamic fig preserve
triple cooked potato, chile con carne sauce, lime, crema
local greens, lemon, sage brown butter
espresso ice cream, chewy chocolate cookie, coffee caramel, hazelnut-chocolate crumble
fresno figs, toffee sauce, pecan crumble, vanilla-fig ice cream
tequila, house curacao, citrus
mezcal spirit blend, house curacao, cumin simple syrup, citrus
vodka, lychee liqueur, elderflower liqueur, citrus blend
gin, passion fruit liqueur, carrot cream, citrus, pineapple gomme
vanilla vodka, irish cream, amaretto, blue curacao
mezcal spirit blend, cocaine amaro
vodka, elderflower, citrus, tri berry jam, basil
gin, amaretto, chartreuse blend, pineapple gomme, citrus, tonic
bourbon, passion fruit liquor, citrus, red wine float
blood orange gin, amer, falernum syrup, citrus, pomegranate
pomegranate-green tea infused tequila, pear, amchur, lassi
winter whiskey blend, spiced pear syrup
agave spirit, caramelized pineapple, pomegranate, cucumber, melonmusk, spice
agave blend, apple pie liquor, pomegranate, grapefruit, served as a milk punch
gin, armagnac, passionfruit, sweet vermouth, amaretto, black tea, citrus
vodka, bourbon cream liquor, madagascar * contains nuts
na elderflower liqueur, toast white tea cranberry-ginger na sparkling
na apertivo liqueur, good twin na sparkling wine
clean-g na gin, na elderflower liqueur, tri-berry compote, citrus
na elderflower liqueur, honey water, ginger, citrus, cucumber
Hear from our valued guests
We always enjoy our visits to Saizon, and two people who make it extra special are Jordon, our server, and Jacob, the manager. Jordon is attentive, friendly, and always makes us feel like valued guests. He has a wonderful way of anticipating needs and making sure everything runs smoothly at the table. Jacob truly sets the tone for the entire restaurant. Even when the restaurant is packed, his smile and positive energy shine through. He always takes the time to personally check in, making us feel welcome and cared for. His professionalism and genuine attitude really stand out and make every visit memorable. Like any busy restaurant, small hiccups can happen here and there, but what sets Saizon apart is how the staff and management handle them. They always go above and beyond to make sure we leave happy and we always do. That kind of service and hospitality is rare and worth recognizing. Highly recommend Saizon not just for the food, but for the amazing people like Jordon and Jacob who make the experience top notch.
Saizon in Fresno is such a vibe! The food is packed with bold flavors, the drinks are on point, and the whole place feels warm and inviting. Everything we tried was delicious, and the service made the experience even better. Definitely a spot worth coming back to!
Every time I get to go to Saizon, I think, this is my favorite place to eat in Fresno, and then I go to Limelite and think the same thing. Makes perfect sense, same ownership - both are just so, so good. Saizon offers the perfect combination of ambiance (classy, but vibrant and energetic - it feels lively and fu ) quality food and drinks with interesting combinations of fresh and flavorful ingredients and excellent service. Get seated in Brody’s section if you can, fantastic and fun server. This is our third time going on New Year’s Eve as a special way to ring in the new year, and we had another wonderful experience. This and Limelite are our special occasion/celebration/birthday favorites.
It was first time at saizon our friend suggested and we had great food delecious. Best service and beautiful ambiance. I would come again sure and now its one of my best restaurants in fresno .
My husband and I enjoyed our date night out at saizon! We live very close to the restaurant and decided to finally dine here! Our son and his fiance have been several times and highly recommended it and we enjoy going to other restaurants affiliated with saizon. This was our first time here and have nothing but good things to say about our experience. When saizon first opened, the menu items didn't interest us but we found plenty of good options with the recent menu. We both started the evening with drinks, the pumpkin spiced latte martini for me(really good , not too sweet)and a IPA for my hubby. For dinner we ordered the prime spiced sirloin with a side of the mushroom risotto and Mary's brick chicken. Both of which were absolutely delicious! The meats and vegetables were cooked and seasoned perfectly! We couldn't pass up on dessert... we ordered the sticky coffee pudding... so good ! Everything was awesome including friendly, attentive service. I would describe the atmosphere as modern, casual, upscale. Definitely recommend reservations even for week nights... they are usually very busy and they are only open for dinner ( a few hours for brunch on Saturday &Sunday) . We will definitely go again ❤️
Finding a perfect dining spot can be tough, but this restaurant is genuinely an amazing dinner experience and a must-visit in Fresno. The service, in particular, was outstanding. Tyler, deserves tremendous praise, he was exceptionally knowledgeable about every single item on the menu, offering insightful recommendations and answering all our questions with ease. His attention to detail and genuine warmth elevated the entire meal—ask for Tyler if you want truly outstanding service. The food was nothing short of delicious. We enjoyed both the seafood and steak options, and both were executed flawlessly. The salmon was perfectly flaky and seasoned, and the wagyu skirt steak was cooked to absolute perfection, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth flavorful. And make sure you save room for dessert! The sticky toffee pudding was truly out of this world—a perfect, decadent finish to an already spectacular meal. To complement the meal, the cocktail menu was fantastic. Each drink was expertly crafted, creative, and delivered a wonderful balance of flavors, making them the perfect pairing for our dinner.
Personable staff, kind and funny. Quick service with top notch food and flavors. Inside is larger than expected, very good vibes mixture of modern and chill. Nice restrooms too. Great thing is that the menu is not so big, and every item I’m sure is delicious. Love that they have a raw bar and it’s fresh! Steak was cooked perfectly and flavorful. Roasted corn was sweet spicy and creamy. A little dark at night but it can be romantic
We had such a great dinner at Saizon! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. The Mary’s brick chicken was juicy with perfectly crispy skin, and the Norwegian salmon was cooked beautifully and tasted so fresh. The prime spiced sirloin was tender, well seasoned, and super satisfying. The sides were just as amazing, the truffle mac and cheese was rich and creamy and total comfort food, the 3x cooked potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy inside (so addictive), and the chicken taquitos were perfectly crunchy with flavorful filling.
I’m late on reviewing, I’ve been here an embarrassing amount of times already. My favorite drink is Cashmere. Favorite dishes are, wagu, lamb, beet salad, the risotto, both the bao buns. Man I just love everything! Vibes are always great. Very elevated in compared to most Fresno scenes. Glad to know Fresno is growing in the right direction. Love taking out of towners here because it just never disappoints. Make sure to get your reservations early, they book up quickly! Food pics for inspiration on what to eat!!!
It’s a been awhile but the French toast is just exactly as remember, lightly sweet and crunchy with minimal drizzle of caramel. Never skip on the fresh bowl of guacamole and chip, just discover their chili oils and I literally added to every bite!! I was sad they remove the tuna pizza that was served on a bed of rice cake. :( instead I got the crab tostada and chili verde Omelette. Plenty for 3 but this f ed two very hungry ladies 😅
Common questions about Saizon
Saizon is located at 2894 E Shepherd Ave, Fresno, CA 93720, United States , E Shepherd Ave, 2894 E Shepherd Ave, United States.
You can reach Saizon by calling +1 559-552-9688.
Saizon has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 1000 customer reviews.
Saizon features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Saizon features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Dine-in, Delivery.
Saizon features the following highlights: Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Saizon features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Saizon features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Saizon features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Saizon features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Saizon features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Lively, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Saizon features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
Saizon features the following planning: Brunch reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
Saizon features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Saizon features the following children: High chairs.
Saizon features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
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