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BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
High ceilings, geometric brickwork, hanging lights, and gracefully curved dining room create a sleekly intimate atmosphere at this upscale Japanese restaurant and lounge. Along with a sushi bar offering the freshest seasonal seafood in town, Bluefin's lunch and dinner menus offer deliciously prepared starters and entrees from noodles, teriyaki and bento boxes to Kobe beef and premium Japanese Wagyu beef dishes. Numerous varieties of sake, original house-crafted cocktails, and a generous sampling of domestic, Japanese and other wines and beers complete your evening. Just a short walk from the Sharks and other events at the HP Pavillion.
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62 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 62 reviews
5 stars
(22)
4 stars
(30)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(35)
- neighborhood gem(33)
- special occasion(16)
- good for groups(14)
- hot spot(14)
- vibrant bar scene(12)
BlueFin Japanese Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Never had age dashi tofu like that
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Age dashi tofu should have a thin batter layer, and only the gentlest handling should keep the tofu from falling apart between chopsticks. Instead, the dish that I got was covered with armor with a constancy of stale toffee and thickness of tempura batter. The tofu itself had the consistency of rubber that is only found in the cheapest industrial sort. If you want to have Japanese food, go elsewhere."
Dined on 6/10/2013
2006
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Review 2 for BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Prefect place to eat before concert
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We don't know the San Jose area and were happy to find this great sushi restaurant with in walking distance to the HP pavilion. My husband and I had a great meal and bottle of wine. Would return again!"
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best Sushi I've had!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This place was awesome! Loved the decor and ambiance. The waiter was friendly and polite. But most importantly, the food was amazing!!
A little warning for people like myself who can't do spicy food well. Some of their rolls were spicy and not labeled as such on the menu. It's probably best to ask.
I had made a reservation for this place and they had it ready early and labeled for me before I walked in. It is a small place so getting a reservation would be important on the weekend but there was hardly anyone there on a Tuesday night. They had this awesome bar/lounge scene behind the booths that I would definelty come back to explore."
A little warning for people like myself who can't do spicy food well. Some of their rolls were spicy and not labeled as such on the menu. It's probably best to ask.
I had made a reservation for this place and they had it ready early and labeled for me before I walked in. It is a small place so getting a reservation would be important on the weekend but there was hardly anyone there on a Tuesday night. They had this awesome bar/lounge scene behind the booths that I would definelty come back to explore."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, late-night find, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 4 for BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Blue Fin is a Neighborhood WIN!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"BlueFin's food, service and indoor atmosphere call for a full house EVERY night, but especially on a Friday night. It could be a fantastic neighborhood hangout for all local residence!
BlueFin served everything from kid-friendly California Spring Rolls which my daughter, (age 9) gobbled down her entire meal. They also serve the exotic plates of Japanese cuisine my husband adores.
Our sushi arrived beautifully displayed, tasted amazing. it arrived in a timely, yet we had the perfect amount of time to enjoy a cocktail or two.
Blue Fin is a must-go!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Slower than Molasses!!
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was sooooooooo slow. There were 3 of us. The first diner got his entire meal - appetizer and main course before the other 2 were even served. Then I got my complete meal about 10 minutes later. My husband never got his meal - we had to ask for it! They even forgot an appetizer.
Worst service ever! Maybe they should spend less time huddled and chatting in the kitchen / prep area and actually serve the diners.
Not once did they refill water either. We eat out quite a bit so we are very familiar with with restaurant service. We have even eaten here many times in the past.
Never again!!! I will never recommend Blue Fin again!
Not one apology for the missed appetizer and the slow obnoxious service.
Get your act together Blue Fin!!!"
Worst service ever! Maybe they should spend less time huddled and chatting in the kitchen / prep area and actually serve the diners.
Not once did they refill water either. We eat out quite a bit so we are very familiar with with restaurant service. We have even eaten here many times in the past.
Never again!!! I will never recommend Blue Fin again!
Not one apology for the missed appetizer and the slow obnoxious service.
Get your act together Blue Fin!!!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
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Review 6 for BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Amazing.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ordered $120 in food and had an awesome time. Awesome on the service and promptness of everything. Recommend rhe pink godzilla roll, the bluefin sampler with short ribs and the jalepeno edamame."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 7 for BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service is always great. The food is fantastic!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 8 for BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It was OK
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Server kept forgetting our order, made mistakes on our order, and did not check on us. Took 45 minutes to be served. Food was pretty good, but not amazing considering the price and wait time."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2012
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Review 9 for BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Sushi !!! Very attentive
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great Sushi !!! Very attentive staff."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 10 for BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was my second time at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was my second time at Bluefin and I was more than happy with the service and food. Great place!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 11 for BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful Japanese restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful Japanese restaurant within a block of the HP Arena. The service was excellent both times we have eaten there. They understand that we needed to make it to the Sharks game and there was no issue with waiting for a course or the bill to be delivered. The food itself was wonderfully prepared with every piece of sushi fresh and flavorful."
Dined on 04/01/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Mizu is much better. Greater
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Mizu is much better. Greater selection of sushi."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2008
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Review 13 for BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent, expensive and loud
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent meal but quite pricey. New riffs on Japanese with absolutely best fish. Bill came to 250 without drinks for four of us. It should be rated $$$$. So loud before the Sharks game that we couldn't hear across the table but it quieted some once the game crowd left."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 14 for BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had an terrific time. The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had an terrific time. The quality of the fish is outstanding, especially the hon maguro that I would travel miles to eat (I traveled 40). The specialty rolls are creative, very tasty, and pleasing to the eye. The service is attentive and genuinely "all smiles." Highly recommended for a special experience."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great variety and high quality
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great variety and high quality fish -- and I have very high standards when it comes to sushi."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 16 for BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I went to BlueFin with my
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"I went to BlueFin with my team from work and we all had a blast. The cocktails and food were great and very nicely presented. The restaurant was clean and service was great. There were also not many customers at the time so we did have one waitress nearly all to our table. All in all, BlueFin is a great place for casual and more romantic dining and I was very pleased with my experience there."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 17 for BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great sushi close to HP pavillion.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great sushi close to HP pavillion. Fresh fish, good rolls, nice sake sampler"
Dined on 03/13/2013
2010
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Review 18 for BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Sushi Restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great sushi restaurant with fresh fish and unique specials. Their hamachi shooters are delicious and so are the hamachi lettuce wraps."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent option if you're
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent option if you're going to a Sharks game."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2003
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Review 20 for BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Place - Highly Recommend
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place, great atmosphere, superb food., and top notch service. Highly recommend."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The atmosphere was great,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"The atmosphere was great, the food was tasty (though portions could be bigger) and the drinks were awesome. My girlfriend and I had a great experience here."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
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Review 22 for BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Better liuck next time
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Busy night at the Pavilion, but staff was unorganized and it showed. People seated after us got food and drinks. Had to flag down staff and "remind" them we were waiting. 3x, first for an order, then for drinks, then to get our food. We were in the black hole table, right in the middle of the floor. Drinks were wrong, completely lost in translation. I love the food and typically sit at bar and order direct, but staff needs serious help. Embarassing."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for BlueFin Japanese Restaurant
Based on the average of (40) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
11 out of 11 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate