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Creative rolls, sake cocktails and a pulsating scene keep locals coming back to this sushi joint.
(415) 240-4832
2170 Bryant St
(20th Street)
San Francisco,
CA
94110
37.7595
-122.4099
Neighborhoods: Mission, Central East
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm
5:30pm-11pm
Fri 11:30am-2:30pm
5:30pm-12am
Sat 5:30pm-12am
Sun 5:30pm-10pm
Last updated 8.12.11
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Business Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining
Cuisine:
What People Are Saying About Blowfish Sushi To Die For
The Owner
Blowfish Sushi To Die For
Owner
Stylish sushi in an ambient, upbeat environment only scratches the edge of the Blowfish Sushi surface. Our creative rolls, such as the upcoming Toshi Koshi- which includes crab, spicy tuna and tempura pieces topped with seared albacore, avocado and wasabi tobiko- will challenge your definition of sushi ingredients while massaging your palette into various dimensions of bliss.In October, 2007, Blowfish will be introducing a new menu with a more comprehensive wine and sake list, an enhanced cocktail selection, and an array of dazzling new rolls, appetizers, and desserts.
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
The Scene – Japanese anime merges with SF-style grungy chic in this hard-edged hipster spot. Scenes from futuristic films flash on the flat screen behind a trio of punked-out sushi chefs at the bar, while those in the dining room huddle close--squinting to see their food and trying to catch a word between the techno beats. – – The Food – Cleverly named, somewhat strange combinations are the menu's specialty. Appetizers, such as the pyramid of salmon and tuna tartares, taste as good as it looks. There's also thinly sliced, ponzu-sauced Halibut Bouquet. Head for the…
Editor's Tips
- What to Drink:
- Blowfish offers a selection of rare and original sake cocktails, including the Sweet Leilani (sake, peach juice, crushed mint and cranberry juice).
- Save Money:
- The lunch menu features box meals with diner's choice of two tasty treats (from teriyaki to tataki), rice, miso soup, and salad for a surprisingly reasonable $8.75.
05/14/10
Attitude to Die For
by cboring at Citysearch
My friends and I have been to Blowfish probably 100 times in the past 7 years. I live 1 block away. It was convenient and the sushi is good. We always tolerated the bad service and the attitude. Of the 100 times we've ben, we've probably had good service 20% of the time. Despite the frequency of our patronage we rarely got recognized by the staff and OFTEN waited 20-25 minutes (or more) for drink orders, the check, etc... and the attitude and aloofness was palpable. The last time I went I sat at the bar and a male bartender clearly seemed annoyed with us for no reason at all. We begged for drinks, opened our own Sake bottle (not twist off - corkscrew), and were pretty much ignored all night long- right down to waiting FOREVER for our bill. I told my friends "this is the last time...." It's embarrassing to bring in guests from out of town. I eat out 99% of the time and they have the worst service I have ever consistently experienced.
Do yourself a favor go to nearby Live Sushi Bar or Sushi Bistro and be waited on by people who smile with no attitude. The sushi at both places is excellent too.
and Blowfish... get over yourself.
don't, don't, don't, don't....don't believe the hype....
Chris B
- Pros: excellent sushi
- Cons: possibly the worst service ever
01/14/10
One of my favorite sushi spots!
by quandenise at Citysearch
Fresh sushi, in a super hip, trendy and cool environment. Japanese cartoonish art on the walls, and great music fill the room.
The sushi is all great and yummy though there is no one roll that I have to have at any moment. Bento boxes are reasonably priced, and they have a huge drink menu (longer than the food menu)......
Oh and happy hours and the bar area at nights are always super packed.
Parking in the area is horrible though FYI, so wear flats to walk far, or cab it or something.
06/04/09
Love it! LOVE IT!
by STARSHA at Citysearch
The music was pumping the staff seemed to be having a fantastic time slinging their sushi, the cocktails were one of a kind & the food was amazing! Def a place to bring groups or people from out of town... & they even sell the lethal FUGU! ...this is THE PLACE TO BE!!
- Pros: Different than any other sushi place in the Bay!
- Cons: Its loud & tooo fun!
Message from Blowfish Sushi To Die For
- Sushi
- Appetizers
- Hip, trendy atmosphere
Stylish sushi in an ambient, upbeat environment only scratches the edge of the Blowfish Sushi surface. Our creative rolls, such as the upcoming Toshi Koshi- which includes crab, spicy tuna and tempura pieces topped with seared albacore, avocado and wasabi tobiko- will challenge your definition of sushi ingredients while massaging your palette into various dimensions of bliss.
In October, 2007, Blowfish will be introducing a new menu with a more comprehensive wine and sake list, an enhanced cocktail selection, and an array of dazzling new rolls, appetizers, and desserts.
