After more than a decade serving sushi to locals and tourists along the Napa River, Eiko's is packing up its stall at Oxbow Public Market. The family-run sushi and Pacific Rim spot says its last day at the market will be Sunday, as it consolidates operations into its downtown First Street restaurant. The move pulls a familiar quick-service option out of the Oxbow corridor and shifts more of Eiko's product and staffing to the downtown kitchen.
Owners Rick Zaslove and Allison Hallum said several years of declining visitor traffic and a shift toward fewer artisanal vendors at the market were key factors in the decision, according to the Napa Valley Register. The Register also reported that Eiko's Oxbow stall will close on Sunday and that company representatives could not be reached immediately for further comment. Hallum and Zaslove said they are consolidating in order to preserve the brand's core operations and sourcing standards.
Downtown Restaurant Set To Absorb Business
Eiko's original First Street restaurant at 1300 First Street, Suite 385, will remain open and will serve as the center of operations going forward, according to the restaurant's website. The downtown location currently lists hours, contact information and ordering options on its site, and the owners say they plan to expand the shop's seafood offerings as part of the consolidation. Customers are encouraged to check the restaurant's online menu for updates and hours.
Local Context: Churn On First Street And At The Market
The shift comes on the heels of other changes in the neighborhood. Business listings now mark Napa Noodles as permanently closed after the group shut that concept in June 2025. MapQuest and other directories list Napa Noodles as closed. The Oxbow Public Market, which describes itself as a 40,000-square-foot hub for artisan vendors, has been adjusting its tenant mix in recent years, according to the market's own materials.
Hallum and Zaslove say the Eiko's brand remains committed to quality and responsible sourcing as it consolidates its core operations, and they thanked customers for more than a decade of patronage at Oxbow. The stall's last day is on Sunday, and customers looking for Eiko's sushi or the new seafood offering are directed to consult Eiko's for the latest hours and menu changes.
