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Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

2170 Bryant Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Blowfish Sushi is an eclectic sushi bar and restaurant that serves both modern and traditional sushi, and sashimi, as well as salads, cooked appetizers and special desserts. The menu style is Asian Fusion and emphasizes clean, pure healthy foods. We have an extensive list of imported sakes and our own original line of sake cocktails. Our upbeat and unforgettable atmosphere is one of a kind! The music is techno, ambient and loud, creating an atmosphere of excitement. Our restaurant and sound system have been specially created to give the impression of "feeling the sound" while allowing conversation to be acoustically transparent. We continuously show Japanese animation films for your viewing pleasure. Colorful original production cels, used in the making of various anime feature films, decorate the walls. These cartoon images are considered an art form in Japan and are extremely popular in many countries.

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $31 to $50
Parking: Street Parking
Cross Street: 19th & 20th

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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating		3.9 out of 5 (115 Reviews)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

hot spot (52)
fit for foodies (50)
neighborhood gem (47)
good for groups (21)
vibrant bar scene (21)
special occasion (14)
late-night find (9)
romantic (8)
great for lunch (5)
kid-friendly (4)
great for brunch (1)

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Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF Reviews List

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Blowfish was a really fun dining experience. The fish was fresh and delicious. The rolls were creative and delicious. The service was very good and the atmosphere was very energetic. If you're looking for a spot for a quiet romantic meal, this is not it. But if you want great sushi in a high energy, fun setting, then Blowfish is your place."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/14/2009

(review submitted 11/18/2009)

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Review 2 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Very nice and innovative menu. Well prepared and delicious. Great server."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/16/2009

(review submitted 11/18/2009)

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Review 3 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Was just OK. Not as good as I remember it to have been a few years back."

Special Features: good for groups, late-night find

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/13/2009

(review submitted 11/15/2009)

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Review 4 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"I love Blowfish. The oysters are the most amazing thing I have ever tasted. If I died and was reincarnated, I would want to come back as an oyster being served on a silver platter at Blowfish. yummmmmmmm"

Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/05/2009

(review submitted 11/13/2009)

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Review 5 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Great sushi and the BEST cocktails!!!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/07/2009

(review submitted 11/09/2009)

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Review 6 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The food was unbelievable! The rolls were really good especially the Dragon roll and the special roll. Just a wonderful experience."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/31/2009

(review submitted 11/02/2009)

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Review 7 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food was delicious and unique. Highly recommend it."

Special Features: hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/05/2009

(review submitted 10/07/2009)

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Review 8 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Image seems to be taking more of a role at BlowFish now, but that being said, the fish was still high quality and the sake was good."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/03/2009

(review submitted 10/05/2009)

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Review 9 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Sushi rolls are excellent, hard to find parking and it's loud (they could turn down the music a notch or two). Service is slow. I kept looking for my waitress, which is not good. Highly suggest making a reservation so you don't have to wait. It's a little crowded but with a party of 2-4 it's fine."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/03/2009

(review submitted 10/05/2009)

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Review 10 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Blowfish is fantastic! It's funky, the food is amazing - love their popcorn shrimp - and the service is cool but efficient. You can pretty much order anything and it will be fresh, tasty and leave you wanting more. It's a bit out of the way but even though we only visit from the UK from time to time, we always make a point of coming here. Don't go anywhere else for sushi in San Francisco!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/12/2009

(review submitted 09/29/2009)

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Review 11 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"wonderful food, great service, all in all very pleasurable dining esperience"

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/19/2009

(review submitted 09/21/2009)

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Review 12 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Delicious, innovative sushi. Loved the Halibut Crudo appetizer - halibut sashimi with truffle oil, ponzu sauce, mango salsa, and tobiko on top. Excellent!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/19/2009

(review submitted 09/20/2009)

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Review 13 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"I've been going to Blowfish for years but on this particular outing, the food was unspectacular and the service was just okay. It was a disappointment."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/02/2009

(review submitted 09/15/2009)

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Review 14 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Wow! Of the several times we've been to Blowfish, the food was outstanding. This time, fair at best."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/12/2009

(review submitted 09/14/2009)

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Review 15 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The sushi was all very good, but the torro was horrible. It was the most fishy thing that I have ever tasted and for how much we paid for it I did not feel it was acceptable. We did not have very good service, I think our server forgot we were there. I had been there once before and loved it, but I will not go back there again after this experience."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/03/2009

(review submitted 09/09/2009)

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Review 16 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"cafeteria like.
loud electronica.
silly anime cartoons all over the restaurant and menu.
food was ok and very expensive: $200 for 4 people."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/07/2009

(review submitted 09/09/2009)

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Review 17 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Menu has been re-done since my last visit. It is smaller, fewer options. The appetizer section is still very eclectic - very adventurous options. Tuna tartare tower was great. Toshi Koshi roll and the SUper Dynamite roll were also good. Dessert with caramelized bananas wasn't great. Bananas were a big gooey mess."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/06/2009

(review submitted 09/08/2009)

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Review 18 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Awesome food and Drinks, the ambiance is pretty chill, the only problem we had was with our reservation and we had to wait 30 minutes in the bar, bat it was a nice experience."

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/27/2009

(review submitted 08/31/2009)

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Review 19 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Excellent food and service!! So glad we found it!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/19/2009

(review submitted 08/24/2009)

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Review 20 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Average sushi, poor attention by wait staff, hostess had to take part of our order. Waitress was borderline awful in that she was so abrupt it was as of we were an inconvenience to her. There was no wait and no wait list. So I was not clear as to why we had to be rushed thru our meal and the ordering process."

Special Features: hot spot

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/21/2009

(review submitted 08/23/2009)

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Review 21 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"We had a great meal at Blowfish - our server was extremely gracious and helpful, and the sushi was delicious, as was the dessert. The restaurant itself was nice, and is most definitely a neighborhood gem, but it was far too loud - almost too loud to hear one another from across the table. Overall rating: 8/10"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/21/2009

(review submitted 08/23/2009)

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Review 22 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Very pricey for what it is. Some dishes were very creative (loved the Tartare app), but everything had an oddly sweet flavor to it."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/13/2009

(review submitted 08/19/2009)

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Review 23 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"I love this place so much. I've been dining there for several years, and for many special occasions. The service is always wonderful and friendly; the food is delicious; the fish is always super fresh. I am not a fan of the TV screens and loud music, but that's because i'm getting less noise tolerant in my old age! The only thing i've always had an issue with here has been food-cost value. It seems like the rolls are kind of small for the price one pays. Ritsu roll particularly. They used to be larger, as I recall. Overall, a great place to eat, but be prepared to pay about $50-$60 per person."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/17/2009

(review submitted 08/19/2009)

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Review 24 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The sushi was fresh, the presentation excellent and the array of offerings outstanding. My only issue was the tv monitors showing Japanese cartoon videos that were inappropriate for small children - that part we could have done without!"

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/14/2009

(review submitted 08/17/2009)

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Review 25 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Location is in the "hood" of the Mission. To their credit, staff was on top of it and the place was trendy. Sushi however was overpriced to be JUST OKAY."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups

Food		(Poor)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/15/2009

(review submitted 08/17/2009)

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Review 26 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The quality and freshness of their fish is top notch. The special's menu is a must for ordering. The combination rolls are on par with other top quality sushi restaurants in the city -- but I have had better. The vegetarian asparagus tempura roll was, for example, chewy and not good -- this is usually one of my favorites when it is done right. That said, this is an excellent restaurant with awesome fresh fish and amazing specials. The black cod appetizer was so amazing!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/09/2009

(review submitted 08/16/2009)

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Review 27 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Poor)

"I love the atmosphere of this restaurant as well as the unique cocktails. However the sushi is never satisfying enough."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/12/2009

(review submitted 08/14/2009)

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Review 28 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Good)

"I've been here many times over the years and I'm sad to say the overall quality of has gone down hill. The food is still better than you would find at a corner sushi place, but is not as good as it has been in past years. For this particular sitting, our service was terrible. I was entertaining some friends from out of town who rarely eat sushi. They had some basic questions to ask about the food, portion sizes, etc. and at one point our waitress just stood there blankly and huffed, "I just don't know how to answer your question." I ended up explaining more to my guests than the waitress did. She also took over 20 min to even take our initial order. We saw the guy who refilled our water more times - he was exceptionally on the ball."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
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By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/11/2009

(review submitted 08/13/2009)

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Review 29 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Hands down the best sushi in San Francisco. Try the Fire Oysters for a fabulous appetizer...Cocktails are also original and wonderful! Have dined here 8 times and never been disappointed once!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/03/2009

(review submitted 08/13/2009)

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Review 30 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great food, fun atmosphere, friendly service."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/11/2009

(review submitted 08/13/2009)

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Review 31 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"I am sorry to say, but this place used to be a lot better. Service was sub-par. Rolls were okay at best. I recommend just ordering appetizers."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/09/2009

(review submitted 08/11/2009)

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Review 32 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Always a pleasure to dine at Blowfish! Spectacular sushi, great special dishes, amazing service. We've been coming for a few years and have seen Blowfish go through some changes... all for the better. The staff is wonderful and always treats us well. I would recommend Blowfish to any sushi lover!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/07/2009

(review submitted 08/09/2009)

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Review 33 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The sushi was good but not extraordinary. It was too noisy to have a normal conversation at one of the smaller tables - they were blasting loud dance music the whole evening - so we moved to the sushi bar, which was great. Fresh, tasty ingredients and extensive sake list."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 07/31/2009

(review submitted 08/02/2009)

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Review 34 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"fun and innovation starts up already with restaurant name....interesting drink mixes , fish extremely fresh and plated well, imaginative recipes, portions are a good size. loved the anime and toy decor...we all wanted a t-shirt. our waitress was very helpful."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 07/29/2009

(review submitted 07/31/2009)

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Review 35 for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Melt in your mouth sushi in a great atmosphere. Hip scene, Japanimation, good music, and sushi to die for."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 07/25/2009

(review submitted 07/27/2009)

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Ratings-Only Reviews for Blowfish Sushi to Die For - SF

Based on the average of (80) ratings-only reviews

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
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