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Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Blowfish Restaurant and Sake Bar was established in the Spring of 2003 when the doors were opened to this landmark dining destination in Toronto’s stylish King West district.
Mirroring this fusion of old with new, classic with modern, traditional with contemporary, the menu, wine and sake lists combine Japanese and Pan-Pacific with European and North American tastes. Featuring a brilliant combination of innovative gourmet sushi, complimented by a menu of hot and cold plates for sharing, these seemingly far flung influences and selections come together seamlessly in a memorable dining experience.
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61 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 61 reviews
5 stars
(32)
4 stars
(20)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(37)
- hot spot(31)
- special occasion(29)
- good for groups(21)
- neighborhood gem(21)
- romantic(16)
Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Hidden Gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food, great service and great ambiance. We got out of the cab and wasn't sure we were at the right spot until we saw the little sign. It was almost a little hole in the wall. Service was great - the waitress forgot one of our rolls but quickly put the order in and it was on the house which was very nice and unexpected. Overall a great place to eat and affordable (drinks are quit pricey but the cocktails are 3oz each).
Would recommend and go again! Thanks,
Jessica"
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing as usual!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Still one of my favorite places to eat in the city!"
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fabulous!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What great food!! I loved everything! It was a girls night out and we did just that in a place that made us feel we were in the center of everything!!"
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, late-night find, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Rushed Service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Although, the food was very well presented and tasted good, the service at this restaurant was very rushed. I felt as i was picking up my last piece of sushi, my plate was being lifted from under me. Furthermore, as we were waiting on our last dish, the server was beginning to clear our whole table, so we asked about our last order and the server said he would check with the kitchen, several minutes later our original server informs us she forgot about it. We were not impressed at that point so we decided to forget about the order and leave. It appears this restaurant wants to rush you out so they can get more people in. I do not think i will ever go to this restaurant again."
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great date place. Food tasted absolutely amazing - which was great since my date was a foodie. It is on the expensive side and portions are small - but it's the kind of place where you go for the taste and not to walk out feeling bloated. :)
Definitely recommend this to anyone who likes great tasting food. Eat slowly and savour every bite for the full experience."
Definitely recommend this to anyone who likes great tasting food. Eat slowly and savour every bite for the full experience."
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 6 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Expensive but Delicious
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is possibly the best Japanese food in the city. I didn't like the pan-fried scallops - overdone. The black cod is delicious but it is better at Edo. The fish tacos, the Ebi shooter, the waygu gyoza - get out of town - they are sensational. The whisky sour - made with Glenmorangie - cosmic"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 7 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was FANTASTIC! And as
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was FANTASTIC! And as a cook its hard to find places where food is extremely well done. I've never had such fresh delicious flavour packed sushi in my life! I recommend the spicy salmon roll and the lobster shrimp spring rolls with the zesty sesame mayo. The nailed it good wise but it was loud and bar like around 930-10 so if you want a quiter evening id go for dinner at 7 or so. Service was great although it did take a while for our drinks to come but the explanation of each dish was great and informative."
Dined on 27/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, hot spot
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Review 8 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Our food was very good however
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our food was very good however our service was terrible. We waited over half an hour for drinks. I asked also for a tall glass of water and received it at the end if the night. We ordered a very nice wine but it also took over half an hour to receive. Our bill was over $1100. This is big money. We should receive incredible service when your paying this much money. I am very disappointed and dissatisfied. I'm sorry for this."
Dined on 19/04/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 9 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Must try for good fish and vibes
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"First place we visited while visiting Toronto. Very trend space with house music and great lighting. Entertaining people watching with more than a few wannabe Kardashians seating around us.
Service was excellent. Our waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable. Her recommendations were spot on. Our one choice that she was tepid on turned out to be not our favorite. Should have taken all her recommendations.
The Hamachi in hot oil was wonderful. Spicy tuna with rock shrimp roll was the best we've ever had. I could eat that every day. Cocktails were good and wine was spot on.
To end the night our server gave us a recommendation of another place up the road on Queen St. We stopped there for dessert and had a wonderful time!"
Dined on 12/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently one of the best
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Consistently one of the best in Toronto! It is not for the bargain hunter for sure , but worth every cent! Let your server lead you through the menu for best results!"
Dined on 13/04/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 11 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love it
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great sushi and sashimi. Ordered two rolls both were outstanding and the tuna belly sashimi was fantastic. Service was great, this is a great place for a secluded meal."
Dined on 07/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 12 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great, served beautifully!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was great, served beautifully!We really enjoyed, it was worth the money paid.Music has become a bit to loud at some point and talking has become shouting. All the rest was very good."
Dined on 29/03/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 13 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rushed service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"They definitely show it to your face that they don't want you taking your time there. They push you so much to leave right after you're done with your order. We were there for only 1-1:30 hrs and got quite a few things and drinks even, but the moment the food was over, the waitress clearly pushed us to leave much earlier than we wanted. It's sad you spend this much money and they treat you like this.
Parham"
Dined on 29/03/2013
2010
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Review 14 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
OUTSTANDING!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazing restaurant!!! best sushi I've ever had. Can't wait to go back!!!"
Dined on 19/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best sushi in Toronto and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Best sushi in Toronto and the service is always first rate."
Dined on 19/03/2013
2009
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Review 16 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Urban, loud, with a cool ambience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We celebrated a friend's dinner and the atmosphere was perfect. The crowd was a mix of late 20s and older, the atmosphere was louder but there was still a ver calm and cool ambience about the place. Our group consisted of 15 people, couples and singles and we ordered a few dishes to share and a few different martinis. Drinks and food were both excellent. A great spot for groups, friends, and couples! Very chic and urban without going overboard."
Dined on 16/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 17 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Poor Service at King St. Location
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"There was one waiter to serve an entire restaurant... terrible service. First main came before appetizer. Appetizer came before drinks...
Unimpressed for a $100 bill.
The location at Bay St. is much better.
A family came in mid way through our meal and was treated like royalty. Everyone's food stopped coming and it was obvious the kitchen was preparing their food instead. 30 mins between 2nd and 3rd course... ridiculous.
Left a tip out of pity and not for good service."
Dined on 10/03/2013
2011
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Review 18 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Keep going back to both locations
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food, freshest inggredients, friendly and very efficient service. Four of us ordered more than 15 different items and our waitress remembered everything without writing it down. Not a single mistake, quite impressive :)The best is to order many different items and then share since every dish is unique and delicious experience.
Save some room for desert too - the green tea panna cotta and mango tempura accompanied with sencha green tea are a must!"
Save some room for desert too - the green tea panna cotta and mango tempura accompanied with sencha green tea are a must!"
Dined on 09/03/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 19 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious. Don't know what
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious. Don't know what else to say. Will come back often."
Dined on 09/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 20 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Visited the other location
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Visited the other location which was so much better than the atmosphere on king street"
Dined on 08/03/2013
2013
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Review 21 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Blowfish was mind blowing!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Blowfish was mind blowing!!!
We were impressed, both of us work in the industry an can be very critical, however the food at blowfish was great, service attentive yet not intrusive. The restaurant was almost empty when we went in for our 7:00 pm reservation however on a Sunday night it was surprising to see the restaurant full up late, by 8:00 pm the restaurant was busy and bar also had a few guests.
If I want to be fanatical I would say my Manhattan was not the best I have had, my wife had the Bombay mash, which was delicious. The menu and selection of cocktails are great however the preparation missed the umph!!!
Overall a great experience and I would certainly return."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 22 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything we tried was delicious
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything we tried was delicious but the hot stone plate was outstanding. A very unique twist on the fondue concept of cooking your own food."
Dined on 22/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 23 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Tasty food, good service, nice ambiance, lounge trip-hop music - what's not to like?"
Dined on 23/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 24 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food - share different
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food - share different plates with your dining partners"
Dined on 17/02/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 25 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We have been a few times and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have been a few times and the food is always delicious. Great people watching!"
Dined on 09/02/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had a great time at Blowfish
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a great time at Blowfish this past Valentine's day.
Food was excellent, service was top notch.
It doesn't seem to be as crowded anymore which is good, because the quality hasn't dropped here. Good spot to start your night out in King West."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 27 for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great ambiance, loved the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great ambiance, loved the purple lighting and ultra-modern feel. Drinks were okay, extremely expensive for portion size. Chose to have the pan-seared tofu steak, absolutely delicious - also tried the sweet pea, kewpie, and asparagus brown rice roll - this is a great saturday night meal for a couple looking to try something different. Liked the bowl of edamame they brought before our meal."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar
Based on the average of (34) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
10 out of 10 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic