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For four star Japanese, try Blowfish Sushi To Die For in San Jose. Here's a place to get good food. This restaurant is inexpensive. This restaurant features lunch. This restaurant is open late and good for groups.
2.0 of 5 stars.
Why would you want to die for sushi? This name distresses me. The Bay Area is so infested with both sushi restaurants and food service laws that there is no reason to sacrifice one's life for an...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've come here for Happy Hour a few times. Lots of mixed drink choices which is nice. Sushi rolls are $5 each, which I think is kinda expensive considering that it's only a 6 pc roll. Service...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes I like this place and of course the music is much too loud and it's a little pricey but so what, the sushi and the service is good. (Especially for a strip mall!) The atmosphere is fun and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to Blowfish once (for a swanky birthda party!) but this place has pretty decent sushi. I would say that people don't really go here for the food (maybe for the drinks) but it IS...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think the quality of sushi here is pretty darn good. Their location is great as it is in Santana Row. My only gripe is that they play the music way too loud. You cannot have a conversation their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Bleh.. Blowfish is OVERRATED. The sushi is not what you would expect from a sushi spot in SANTANA ROW. Ekk... I would recommend coming here for drinks with some friends, but if you want some good...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happy Hour I've never been to Blowfish for happy hour until last night. A few coworkers decided we would celebrate my bday @ happy hour. It was good not too crowded and drinks priced $5 bucks. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OVERPRICED SUSHI!!!If you wanna drop big bucks for average sushi... come here! The only reason why this place deserves a 2 star is because of their green tea cheesecake! It's to die for! It's like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the food here can either really suck or really rock. if you know what you're doing, you will come out of here satisfied. first of all, do not get the sushi here. it blows. the kitchen food, on the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chris (Sushi chef) is the only reason we go to Blowfish. My girfriend and I make it at least once a week and when we get lucky, Chris is behind the Sushi Bar doing his thing. He is an amazing Sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ehhh.... I would not order the rolls here cause I think they're gross. Each and every time the rice has been too hard.I will eat the sashimi and my ultimate fav is the TUNA TarTar. That's why I give...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Between 2-3 stars. I don't think anyone expects authenticity from places with names that include "express," "wok," or "to die for." This is just a fun place that you can meet your friends after...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For nightlife...DRINKS:I remember from another time I was here, that the drinks were pretty weak...ATMOSPHERE:Half the room has tables to sit at. The other half has loungey seating, but it gets...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review has been "incomplete" for a long time. I finally decided to finish and submit my review today. I tried to think of something good to write. I tried to think of something bad to write. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Due to the overfishing and global warming, quality of sushi and sashimi in the last few year have gone WAY down compare to the quality you'd get 15 to 20 years ago (when it wasn't THAT popular in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK OK, so the name is full of lies. It's not "sushi to DIE for". In fact, there are plenty of other places out there that serve tastier and cheaper sushi, but let's talk about the good stuff - drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really do need to deconstruct this rating. Went last night with a group of 9 from work. Sushi: good to very good. Strongly agree that if your unsure of what you want, explain what you would like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Happy Hour = $2 off cocktails. Cucumber Spritzer was supposed to be $9 according to the menu but I was charged $5. SWEET! It came in a huge glass, although I could barely taste the alcohol (maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only recently became a fan of sushi, so I haven't been to many restaurants, but if I had to recommend ANY restaurant it would be Blowfish! The ambiance is great, very relaxing and hip, and more...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know about the food , but if you're here for the nightlife, look elsewhere. It's the kind of place you take a really good looking date that's GREAT to look at, but torture to talk to. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow the worst sushi ever. What a waste of time and money. Soggy rice, smelly tuna, rolls that break apart on touch, rolls that are supposed to have eel have no eel flavor, OMG do not eat here. Just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I always go here for a few drinks and to listen to house music, as this is the only place in Santana Row that plays any (the rest play hip-hop and popular music on Fri/Sat nights)....
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a sushi snob. And Blowfish is one of the places that I will go to when I'm in the area. I've eaten at almost all the places on Santana Row and Blowfish would have to be in my top 3 list.Order off...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi is good but overpriced. The service was absolutely horrible. It took 20 minutes (20! MINUTES!) to get my order of sake. Hello?! How long does it really take to pour sake? Really?! Our...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry, totally overrated. And I say this looking at the average rating for Blowifsh [which is like a 2 star]. STILL OVERRATED.Okay so my friend and I decided to try a new sushi place [or at least...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I don't see how many people give it weak reviews... maybe I'm not as picky as you, who knows. The sushi is fantastic here. They have a wide variety of sushi rolls (California rolls...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Try the Godzilla, my favorite! Not too crazy otherwise for this place and their menu. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit here.Also, the nightlife here is lame. Itty bitty dance floor by the bar......
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi is good but everything else leave a lot more to be desired.The decor is sophisticated but a bit too overwhelming. I like the anime theme but the LCDs could be too distracting at times. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think whoever named this place had a typo. Its not Blowfish Sushi to Die For...It's actually Blowfish Sushi Kill Me Now. Went here for drinks looking for a good time on a Saturday night......
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! I was a bit of a snob before and didn't think the sushi was that great here for some reason... but I've changed my mind .. it's not that great but still very decent and there are many other...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh hello, can you guys hire more experienced sushi chef and maybe spend some more money on quality fish?I went to this place with my "culturally challenged" friend. Seriously. He can pass as Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I first came to blowfish around when it first opened, the sushi was literally melt in your mouth good. After a few years... you can tell the quality has gone down. Your typical Makis and other...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is for the bar, as I haven't been here for dinner in almost three years.BAR:Fabulous! We had this awesome waitress serve us quick, and she made me the strongest vodka martini that I had to ask...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This definitely deserves a 3.5This place is very nice.They have a bouncer at the front door checking I.D.'sI like the anime you can watch all over the place. Like seriously you come here you see hella...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
the sushi sucks here! overpriced sushi for yuppies.. i give it one star for the drinks @ the bar.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
FOOD POISONING!!!! My wife and I ate lots of food, drank lots of sake and Sapporo.... and at 3am we were both puking in our bathroom!!! We were sick for three days.... That was the first and last time...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I would not die for this sushi. I wouldn't die for any sushi even though I love sushi, but ESPECIALLY not this sushi. It's overpriced and just so-so... the Sapporo was good though... you can't mess...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely Tasty Sushi! Comes at a price however. Scene is modern, upscale, and LOUD! Be prepared to yell across the table. Weekends they have a live DJ spinning throughout the night. The night...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Blowfish is sadly, one of the only places open late (1:30 am) at Santana Row on a Saturday night. The line was loooong and sloooow (though no cover is nice), and the trio in front of us got turned...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to go out on a limb here, but I thought place deserved at least 3.5 stars, rounded up.I came in here knowing that this place was a shi-shi Japanese fusion hoo-ha place, and I enjoyed most of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Cooked food....soggy, boring tasteDidn't try the sushi but don't really desire to
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a fan of those crazy rolls.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A flashy place for people who want to hang out and feel hip on Friday & Saturday nights, but not a place for people (like me) who simply want good Japanese food. Everything is obviously overpriced...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Denno if I'm ever going to sign a waiver to eat some blowfish,but...BEST wasabi tobiko I've ever had! ...and that is just about it!
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definately my favorite place on Santana Row. The varieties of rolls and appetizers are really inventive. I also love the hip space. The music is also always at just the right sound level,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked the fun atmosphere. My sushi chef Chris really made the experience memorable. He asked what I like and didn't like and made rolls accordingly. He was the only non Asian guy at the sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I really hyped up Blowfish in my last review. I came back a few months ago to realize that my taste buds must have been out of whack for the past few years. Either that or I must have been...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ridiculously overpriced. Creative sushi I guess? But I honestly didn't LOVE anything I had. If you go, go for the bar and the scene. That's about it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like this place. A roll with papaya, mango, flash fried salmon, cashews, AND coconut? I really really wanted to like it.I believe I'll stick to the city for my creative sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
UGH, I tried to trick the star ratings into showing no stars but failed.. so here it is.$60 for 2 appetizers, 2 drinks, and one sushi roll??For Santana Row this is expected, BUT I don't believe I saw...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh. Way too overpriced.So so service.If it's too dark to see your food, I wouldn't trust it.Nuff said.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Boo for the Bartender service. This is my first time here, stopped by for a few drinks. Sat down at the bar and nothing. The bartenders kept walking around didn't say hi or take our orders til I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Can I get a hell no?My friend and I went to this place for dinner last night, and we were beyond disappointed. It took 40 MINUTES just for us to get water, and another 10 for the server to FINALLY...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Only go here at NIGHT! This place is only crackin at the bar. The bartenders only notice the ladies. it's true! they totally ignore the rest of the guys. Anyway, I really like the live music, people...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I kind of like the whole anime theme they have going. That concludes the positive portion of this review.Blowfish Sushi totally blows.The sushi here is mediocre, but since it is in Santana Row, they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
High marks for the chill lounge environment, low marks for the overpriced average tasting sushi. The lounge area is fun at night with good music, good drinks, and a really good Lychee Crepe dessert....
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The bar service left a lot to be desired. Disappointing, I was a bartender and I am very understanding when it comes to knowing both perspectives of service. But, despite my understanding, after...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I will NEVER doubt Yelp, I will NEVER doubt Yelp!!Basically, Blowfish blows!! I liked the atmosphere and decor of the place(1 star), but that alone cannot make up for the food. If you're into trendy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well, what can I say...my friends and I made a reservation and hit the place like a rockstar and we had a hard time appreciating it all. The anime and the game on the screen did somewhat good for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you know your Japanese cuisine, you know you never go to a place like Blowfish for sushi. You go to a mom and pops, or family restaurant like Ray's Sushi in Hayward, or Yuki's in Fremont. This is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Two words...O-K. The sushi is good, but about average. I do like their menu as some of their specialties are quite creative. But for the price, I expected more. I am still looking for a good sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I'm getting too old or maybe it's just not my thing to have to yell to have a conversation with someone right next time me. I went there on Friday with a large group. We had the lounge area...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
are you joking? this place charges $12-$14 sushi rolls that are TINYYYY! it mind as well be a Bar that serves appetizer sized portions of Sushi. Anyway, the drinks are good and their happy hour is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here to celebrate my birthday on a Tuesday night and the service was excellent. Our waitress was very attentive and the server was great! I love the king rafi roll which is not on the menu, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
NOTE: I tolerate pretty crappy sushi (Nude Sushi at 2am) and still enjoy it.That being said, this was one of the worst food experiences I have ever had.- Bland, soggy, limp, tasteless, short rolls (we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Love Love the Ostrich and Portabello mushroom appetizer here. Too bad they don't have it on the menu anymore...booo. The rest of the food is just A-OK although I did enjoy "The Punch" appetizer:...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i went here with my friend when i was visiting up north. im from so cal where katsuya and geisha house were born so seeing this place turn into a lounge/ club seemed like an failed attempt at what...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Eggplant Miso Roll. INCREDIBLE. The miso glaze was really good. I was actually impressed with how many vegetarian rolls they had...as opposed to most sushi places who only have the Kappa roll w/...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
1 StarMy uncle and his wife came in from out of town and wanted to grab some sushi, so we came here. The hostess (not sure what her name was), Server (Solmaz), and Manager (Michael) were great, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Indeed sushi to die for. I love my sushi and honey took me here and I loved it. The rolls can be expensive, but you are paying for quality. The decor is great and very night life style. I don't think...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this sushi place. Came here with the paki playa a while back. This was his first intro to sashimi and he really liked it. The decor is great, sushi is fresh, and rolls are great. The location is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MAN this place has some TERRIBLE reviews. for girls night, we decided to visit blowfish since none of us had tried it. you are definitely paying for the atmosphere. the food is nothing spectacular and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Both the ambiance and food were good but I was very disappointed by the service I received the last time I was there. The waiter was slow to bring our drinks and was very flippant with us when we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
RITSU ROLL! So delish. Their sashimi combo is also VERY tasty... and the presentation is beautiful, served over dry ice. Yes, this place is pricy, but you are paying for the beautifully presented...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance is very nice, waitress was good, drinks were pretty good, presentation was nice but the ebi sashimi is not setting well at all. I've eaten at the Blowfish in SF, and it's been good every...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OverblownFish. Worst service I ever had.Food tasted fine - what we got of it. We ordered a bunch of sushi and rolls and they only brought about half of it, and charged us for everything. They took...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The only 3 thoughts going through my mind all through dinner were --1. Boy, the music is REALLY LOUD in here. I can't hear myself think..... oh wait, yes I can.2. Boy, the portions are not that big...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi to die for? I think I'd almost rather die, thank you.Daisy T. was on the right track - although I'm not going to go as far as saying they "blow fish chunks". :) I went with a co-worker for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This past week, my husband and I went here twice! Why? Because my company gave us a Passport Dining card which took off 20% of the bill. =). I personally think Blowfish has some fresh selections of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So I was at this V Bar place to grab a drink with a few friends and one of them said we should go here. Which we did. I went to the bar to get a Heineken, a coke and some girly drink, I don't remember...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason this place got ANY stars is cuz their drinks are pretty good and they don't skimp on the booze. HOWEVER, their service sucks ass! I came for happy hour and I swear if I had to stare...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Blowfish BLOWS!! any one who knows sushi, would know this place is way over priced. The decorations on the wall and flashing lights is basically what you were paying for . Service sucked. They sat...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
if i could give negative stars i would. this place really sucks the big one for several reasons.1. during one of my dining experiences sitting at the "sushi bar" i saw a roach crawling on the inside...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Too noisy to bring family or a date here. I'd only go here with close friends to eat as the food isn't exceptional. I do like the tower of sashimi/tuna/avocado and the happy hour drinks/make your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
daaaaamn theres some bitter reviews here hahaI've had nothing but good experiences here - first time I ever had sashimi was actually at their sushi bar about 7 year ago. yea it tends to be a little...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yeap, still a douchbag. no doubt.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place for dinner; its pretty, flashy, bright, service was fast. Only thing I do not like was the price, for two people, it was about 150 something? I'm not sure if prices changed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here about 20 times over the last 5 years and this place has to faces.During the day this sushi bar and seating area serves your typical bento boxes and Sushi dishes. They generally have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Blowfish is the right name for this place... because it definitely BLOWS FISH CHUNKS!I've come here both for dinner and just for some drinks. Both visits were mediocre to lame. The food here is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just consider this as one of the Sushi Place I love!
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In general, the sushi is really good, especially the Ritsu roll...ummm, I cannot have enough.I cannot give this place more than 3 stars though.The bathroom...what is up with the bathroom? I mean after...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmmm.... every time I've been here, I just wished that they would give me the whole blowfish, since dying of a nerve toxin is probably easier than having dinner here.The main problem is the music is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First Impressions: In the hole of Hotel Valencia and you come in it is really a hole. Pitch Black! Knowing that Blowfish was really big and nice in LA, I was sad that they were low in funds and can...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Just because this place is in a hot spot like santana row doesn't mean its good. I feel like I'm clubbing there but instead sitting and eating. You know how when you're at a club and you have to yell...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overall, the customer service was horrible. The server was very rude and wasn't helpful throughout dinner. My party had to ask the people who clean the table for silverware throughout the night. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night. Ordered a sh!t load of food. Everything was awesome! Here's a few:Pyramid Ritsu roll is my favorite!PunchGrilled HamachiThe butterfish entree was super good! Totally melt in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here once with a friend about a year ago, and I often come here to meet a few friends when I get off work late for a drink. Place hasn't changed much but the house DJ's that play here are so...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i ate here for my 18th bday, and i have to say that the sushi is over price and the it wasn't anything special. i have had much better sushi elsewhere and it was much cheaper. Ever since then i...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool venue! That's always a good quality when it's time to endulge in some good food or drinks. In my case, I clearly go here for the drinks. I'm not too much of a sushi fan. The Poke is very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi to die for? Well, good thing I didn't die.This place has good and bad points, which brings the average out to 3 stars.First off, the music is BLARING in here. I mean, it's like a full on club....
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OOOO, I love good sushi... Definitely luved my second time around here. We started with the Pyramid Tartare... Still yummy- but I remember it being just a tad more flavorful. I'd still order it! Miso...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love blowfish, i love their decor, i love their food, i love their service, i love their drinks... 4 stars for that.... i hate how crowded this place gets so i try to avoid coming here during the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice venue, but nothing elaborate.The cooks at the bar are always sooo nice to me! There's this one cook behind the bar who's pretty cute, funny, and I believe he's the head cook. I don't remember his...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this place is incredibly snooty. The reception is a huge deterent to coming in. I'd had experiences where I sat at the sushi bar ignored till I left.No return visits from me.
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
just an update.... this place has a lot of bad reviews. and i agree, i wouldn't come here for the food.but, this is a fun place afterhours! alright, drinks may be expensive, it always gets hella...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For some reason, though this place doesn't always have the best rep, I've liked it. I think the presentation of their dishes is very artistic and creative. I think it is one of the better sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review is strictly for happy hourWow this place got crappy reviews. Even with my lowered standards thanks to Yelp, I wasn't very impressed with the food, or the service for that matter.I came...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been to Blowfish a few times....the sushi is pretty good, not the best- have had better, but in general good. The mixed drinks are good, but over priced...basically you pay for the ambiance and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Way overpriced for the quality of food that they provide. For a place on Santana Row, expected top-of-the-line sushi cuisine, and this not it. Though the decor was nice, the sushi quality was below...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm...I don't really understand all the bad reviews here. My fiance and I ate here on a Thursday night because weekends at Santana Row have become to crowded. We were seated right away, and this was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
uhh..the food freaken sucks here. if you want that whole fancy restaurant feel. then..i guess. but for the food? seriously? not a fan at all. i would rather go to some whole in the wall japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food was good. Another restaurant that charged me over the amount I paid for using my debit card. Charged my card 30 bucks over the amount I signed for at the restaurant. Amazing, please use CASH or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure what I was expecting. I am new to the area. Santana Row is so weird to me. Having traveled all over, it is weird to see a created piazza. So, Blowfish was in the right element....
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Terrible service, and the sushi was on the dry-side.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had a bad meal here, although none of it is really to die for. The staff is friendly enough. There is definitely a certain type of crowd that frequents this place, haha, but it's not that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I went was.. geez.. about a year ago. Which is why I haven't been back. The ONLY reason I went was because my exboyfriend was paying because I definately would never pay for such...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is just for the bar area. I went with a party of ~20 for a birthday celebration and the server was super nice. She reserved 5 tables in the for us right away and didn't mind too much when...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wish Yelp would let me give this place 2.5 stars- here's why: This place isn't a great place to go to eat sushi, but it's a great place to see people and to be seen by people. It's more like a night...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
some reviewers are a bit harsh.Blowfish exists mainly for the atmosphere and its location. The staff seems friendly and we were pretty well treated even when we had a toddler with us.the food is well...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like the other reviewer said, this place sole exists for its night life. I think they make more money selling drinks than fish. The bouncers here can be shady... HELLA shady!!! We've been here on a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I go to Santana Row to people watch and to flirt with professional athletes that live in the community. And that comes with a price. The sushi here is good and moderately priced. This is definitely a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced, mediocre sushi. The place is overrated and filled with arrogant plastic bimbos and old sleazy men. My kind of place. Honestly, the only reason I give this place three stars is because...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i ate dinner here once, and the food was alright (although way overpriced...but that's expected at santana row)...but one night my friends and i showed up to dance. one of my friends had an expired...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is sushi for Americans. It's got so much rice that you can't even taste the center ingredients. :( It is also very pricey considering that it's not even authentic sushi. A good hangout place...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I came to Blowfish was my 21st birthday as part of a Tour-de-Santana-Row...I don't remember much but I must have liked my lemon drop martini.After that, I've been to Blowfish once for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
honestly this place looks super fancy. theres plenty of TVs around the room playing clips of anime. theres music and even a dj. the set up of this place is really nice. but other than that it doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good ambiance. Great place to take a new friend. The creative food can be used to break the ice between two new friends. Ordered the Oyster Roulette (oyster shooters). Just great!
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
expensive! but whatever, it's in santana row. you'd figure things would be a little pricey there. i love their little paper list that you can check off to create your own little sushi dish. about $5...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I figure I've been to Blowfish Sushi SO many times now, I should give them the courtesy of writing them an A-OK review. A majority of their rolls are not very good or only ok, so you really need to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh. Why are the bouncers here such assholes? And when they finallllyyyyy let you in, you are greeted to an empty dirty space with incompetent bartenders. Boo!!!As for the restaurant, the sushi is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could review this under two categories... restaurant vs. nightspot. It's a 4-star restaurant, but a 2-star nightspot. As a restaurant, the food is good... the sushi is well prepared and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped by for a couple sushi rolls and beer as we weren't too hungry the other night. I have to say that the sashimi of the Rainbow Roll was very fresh - I couldn't get enough of it! Actually,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I expected to really not like the shi-shi sushi place in oh too cool for me Santana Row, but we had a great time celebrating birthdays in the little back room! Loved the manga mojito and the sake we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't eaten here, although, I would like to try.The few times i've been here its been for the bar. Their drinks are not potent enough to get someone tipsy unless you order multiple drinks. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi-one of my favorite foods ever! But that was not the case oh 4 years ago? I absolutely steered clear of any sushi rolls 'cause I thought they were all raw. But when my bf took me here 4 years...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think I ate one piece of sushi here, and it was crap! But this is a review of the place after nights. So I havent been here in a really long time, and I know why... after hours. This place gets...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
the food is decent, if you ignore the price. definitely not worth the extravagant bill.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first i went here was in 2003, and i guess it has gone from really good to average but ill give them 3 because they've been better. I've been to all 3 of them, and the one in Hollywood is the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went there with my usual crew for lunch. We are avid Santana Row attendees. I have to say. EW! My roll today had a huge chunk of avocado. Normally not a dire thing. This was not even ripe! Can...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
In my honest opinion they should change the name of this chain to BLOWFISH YOU DIE FROM!Need i say more??
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving this place 4 stars based on the trendy, cool environment, not based on the sushi itself. This is not to say that the food is bad, it is just not as good as many other places. The menu is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you go here, you're not really going for the great sushi. It's not really a place you'd like to go for a date either. The music is extremely loud, the sushi is okay, but it's definitely nothing to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not somewhere I would go for a sushi dinner BUT happy hour would be a must. $5 Sake Mojito Cocktails and $5 Choose-Your-Own sushi rolls.You pick...Fish (Spicy Tuna, Hamachi, etc.)Veggie (Avocado,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone who goes to Blowfish Sushi is going there for the scene. Not the food, not the ambiance, not for a quiet and romantic date. People are going there because its hip, loud, and good for groups....
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Restaurant itself: Dark, Sleek, Chic, Modern meets Anime...Anime on tv screens is awesome.Saki: Large Assortments to choose from, kind of pricey.Sushi: Excellent tasting, but extremely expensive...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aww seriously? I can't believe this place has a rating of only 2.5 stars. Blowfish is one of my top three favorite sushi joints. Sure it's a little pricey but dining here or just stopping by for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The loud music in Blowfish completely ruins the dining experience. It's almost impossible to carry a conversation with friends here. Everything on the menu is ridiculously overpriced. Even before I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes the food is overpriced but I found it tasteful. Cool scenery but loud. These guys must be making a killing. Doesn't cost that much to make sushi. $15-$20 for a roll? Place is ok if you paper is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have to break this down scientifically: Decor/Ambiance: 3 starsSushi quality: 2 starsService: -1 starBartender 4 starsSake list 4...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The starter plates and drinks are really good! I love the filet mignon starter I ordered it like 4 times and forgot the name...oh well. It 's perfectly seared on the outside to a medium rare, then...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
No No No!Seriously... why do people like this place? The food is way too overpriced, and it doesn't even taste that good. The service is horribly slow, and the noise level is deafeningly loud. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love blowfish! i love all those cheesy little neighborhood sushi places too but its nice to have an UPSCALE sushi place to go and still get AMAZING rolls! i like to sit at the sushi bar too where...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're going for food the sushi ranges from so-so to good. For the price it should be way better. What you are mostly paying for is the atmosphere, its an "upscale" sushi spot during normal...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Phantastic sushi place in upscale Santana Row environment. Very stylish place, and not to forget, extremely fine sushi and sashimi. First time for me that I couldn't resist the dessert menu at a sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there pretty late around midnight on Saturday only because V bar had a line. They weren't serving any food, but they had a dj and drinks. Sometimes that's all you need right? The girls working...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
if i were reviewing the food only, i'd give it 4-stars. but the general ambiance is like u're trying to eat in a club that shows anime on the walls. if that's what u're into, then this place is for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here on Sunday Dec.28th. First timers- It's on the Santana Row strip- (wannabe Rodeo Drive). Sushi wasn't that great, my combo lunch was the teriyaki steak & shrimp (portions very small) except...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went with a friend after our spa get together and thought we would visit this place since my friend mentioned it was a hot spot in SF (well maybe during the bubble days). Waiter was new and did not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I remember going back in August for my friend's birthday dinner. First off, the decor was pretty cool. I liked the tv screens playing the anime. pretty neat It seems pretty trendy and upscale. But it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Uber crowded so you better call ahead of time to reserve a table. I went here with a group of people for a birthday party so I can't really comment on the food since we only came for the drinks....
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi is okay. The appetizers and drinks are much more fun. Try the punch and sweet leilani. It's pretty okay to chill on a Friday night.
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Stupidly, I gave this place another try. But only because it was for a dinner party. I didn't see that rude waitress, thank god. But as always, the sushi wasn't as filling, the prices were still...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
bleh..nothing to write home about, really. average sushi, extremely overpriced (as if sushi isnt expensive enough?) the place is small and for some reason there are always people just standing...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think the sushi here is overpriced. Although, I must say I enjoyed my experience here....but that was cuz I didn't have to pay. We kept ordering and ordering while being half buzzed from all the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi isn't anything special. Its just overpriced.the dinner menu is a lot better than the lunch menu but they charge twice as much at dinner.I don't know why this place gets so crowded ( maybe I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably my 5th visit here and it just seems to get worse and worse. We came for lunch on a Sunday, we were the first customers in the entire restaurant. The restaurant ambiance is nice...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I have been waiting to go this place for awhile to see what the hype is and I can tell you that I was not all too impressed. I liked the location and the fact that they had a DJ, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hip, trendy, Santana Row so yes that is what Blowfish is. Great ambiance cool presentation of items on the menu. Now the quality and the portions just so so. I would go back for atmosphere but for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was pretty good and well presented, but I really did not like the loud ass high energy music they were playing. It totally took away from the food and conversation.Appetizers we loved: The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sleek, Modern, yada yada..Everything you expect from a restaurant on Santana Row. decent sushi, really small portions, cute atmosphere. I would love to go on a date here, except I see it getting...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Used to LOVE coming here everytime I came to Santana Row.Have not been there in almost two years.The place went downhill and the sushi was never up to par, from the first time I went there.Two stars...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on Friday night with some friends for a bite to eat and some drinks before heading out. I've been here before, sat at the sushi bar, tables and lounge area and have enjoyed it everytime. My...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yup...sushi to die for is f'ing right. This place is awesome! I love the atmosphere too. At first I was a bit jaded and skeptical about going in here because Santana Row is SO not my style. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place blows.Service sucks. Sure, we were there late and shortly after we ordered, they closed the kitchen...but how difficult is it to refill our water? Also, don't come around taking last calls...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It's not a misnomer, this place blows, it smells like fish, and you could in fact die.Went here last year for a work event. We reserved an entire section but the service was so bad about 20 people...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm really disappointed in this place. I used to love coming here...because the FOOD was good, and the SERVICE was good. But now it's really neither.I came here last night with the girls because I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Noise level: 5/5- loud!!!! (Bring your ear plugs!)A misnomer.. nothing in this place is to die for. Not a good place to go on a first date; unless he/she is deaf, stoned or brain- injured (though a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
really now...I'm so disgusted by their bar service its just sad.my first time here was just me and two friends bar hopping Santana row.. we got into Blowfish.. order 3 shots of patron chilled... dumb...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My Ratings:Quality of Food - 2 StarsQuantity of Food - 2 StarsPrice - 2 StarsLocation - 2 StarsParking - 3 StarsService - 2 StarsSpeed - 2 StarsMy Story/Opinion:It's a cool place to hang out. Have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
the portions are way way too small for the price they charge. basically i spent 100 bucks and all it did was tickle my stomach.
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
an-amie atmosphere! this is alot of fun with friends! grab dinner and drinks. the food is really good, the fish is extremely fresh. yes on the expensive side but worth it so treat yourself.
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the ambiance of this place and its music and lounging environment on Friday and Saturday nights, but their sushi is definitely overpriced for the taste. This is NOT a sushi place if you want to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give this place 1 star but it is open later than everywhere else in Santana Row so I always come back, hence, 2 stars.This is the only place that charges for soda water 2 bucks.I'm asian so I can...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, first off, I have been to some Awesome sushi places and some dumps, this one is only ok. You have to Order the King Rafi it is AWESOME, but not on the menu. Chef's are great. Servers, however...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The fish here is disgusting. I don't feel strongly about the trendy environment one way or another, but the fish quality - yuck! And I splurged for toro sashimi.
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
sushi is good, but definitely over pricedi plan on trying some dessert next time i go though. the table next to us had these crazy creations for dessert and it looked really good. the atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like sushi at all. I never liked anything raw so ill pass on dinner here. However, I do come around occasionally to the bar area to grab a few drinks and chill. Music was alright, some kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love sushi and I'm always looking for new spots... of course this place is ALWAYS packed so I assumed it was one of the best. I won't knock this place for it's quality of food but I will knock it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Blowfish Sushi is swanky agglomeration of many things I love: modern decor, sushi, anime, sake and house music. Though it does fall short of 5 stars, I will continue to come here because the only...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wayyyyyy overhyped. I think the only reason why its still here is because it opens late and there's a bar. Music is ridiculously annoying, its like a rave or trance house blasted on max (at night at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I came here when it first opened and I did not have a good experience. The music was so loud i could barely hear my friends, and it was a small table for 3. Their food is incredibly overpriced and I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One of the bars that are open later than others at Santana Row until like 1- 1:30am. If you like trance/techno music, this is the place to be. It is a cozy place where it is divided into a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a very critical person when it comes to food, but I really don't see how this restaurant only has 2.5 stars on Yelp. The bottom line is, if you want good asian fusion tapas type food, you don't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I first started eating sushi I thought this place was great. Since becoming more knowledgeable about raw fish, and knowing what good sushi taste like. I've realized that this is just ok sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe if you like overpriced, ill portioned food in an environment that you can't have any normal conversation this would be the place to go. The problem might have been I came looking for a classier...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Checked out this place on a Saturday evening. This place is a bit small, but similar to Straits & Sino, the ambience is nice, & the music is turned up later at night. The place is busy but the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
WTF happened to this place?!?! When it first opened the sushi was really good!! The rolls are nicely made, and tasted awesome. Now its just a big mess. The rolls came out sloppy, falling apart,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Anime themed restaurant. Loves it. However, the music is super loud. I had to yell when communicating with my fellow lunch date (who was only a few feet away). What the hell.As for the sushi, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So run home... turn on the tv, change the channel to the cartoon network or some old rerun of voltron... but turn the sound down. Now go over to the stereo and dig up some of those good old tunes...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overall nice modern looking restaurant, I would recommend this place for people looking for a young atmosphere. Anime plays on the tv screens and the play techno/dance music. The service was good....
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. I like sushi. The way they present the sushi is almost fusion style, which is fun.The only reason I gave them three star is because the music it too loud in there. I have to pull...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Loud music, mediocre sushi, and not really my crowd. But it has cool bathrooms.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Blowfish Sushi certainly offers a different atmosphere from most sushi restaurants nearby. The constant techno beats (that get progressively louder through the night especially on the weekends) make...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fun and trendy atmosphere. Drinks are good. Sushi is a bit above average. A fun place to have drinks in the lounge and bar area. Great date place, it's really really dark =)
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I'm a little surprised at the reviews for this restaurant. Either west coast people are unusually harsh Iron Chef wannabes, or they must've really gotten some shitty service and sushi over here....
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food: As implied by the star rating, "I've had better"Service: Decently attentive (we had a large party)Price: HighWe ordered one roll each. First of all, they were roughly $9 each (I think one was in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OMG can you say HORIBBLE SERVICE. We went on a Saturday afternoon and were like the third party there. So there was us and two other tables. The waitor seemed nice but he was dense. He took about...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good service. Creative fun rolls in a club/lounge setting. We happen to be in the area and in the mood for some sushi and decided to venture in here. It wasn't bad. I actually liked the place. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Blowfish is a staple in my dining out life; The staff is the coolest and the food is very good! The bar menu is awesome as well. Ask Nikki, David, Chris or any of the other legal drug dealers to whip...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i think i can only count a handful of times that i've been here. i've have been here during the nightlife where everyone just congregates around he bar and drinks. of course, there is never enough...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a little trendy but they take the passport card - which makes the price just right!I must be a creature of habit because I always seem to have the bento box for lunch. There are quite a few...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, perfect location, and very trendy!I love the food here. Its authentic but served up in a trendy fashion using unique ingredients. For example, their spider roll has shiso leaves instead of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What a waste of prime real estate space on Santana Row. We had a terrible experience at Blowfish, from service to getting a drink at the bar. It's a trendy place, but I'm not waiting 15 minutes for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll have to admit that prior to last Thursday, I had decided that I would NEVER go to Blowfish ever again - simply because it's IMPOSSIBLE to get a drink there late night... It's a teeny tinyily...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here quite a bit 4 years ago. Back then, food and service were both better. Now, service was horrible. We wanted the $5 happy hour rolls, but the server said we had to sit at the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Like most of the restaurants in Santana Row.. so overrated. The fish isn't even that great and the sushi rolls are whatever. Cool place to go and get a drink and if you want a few rolls. But if you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food was not that good and overpriced. I only come here to hang out for drinks. It's getting too crowd for such a small place. Don't waste your time going here for sushi.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First time here.. place is rather small..sushi was overpriced and it wasnt that great... i had better california rolls from the sushi joint at the valley fair food court then here!
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow...I'm really surprised at all the negative reviews. I've eaten at Blowfish about four or five times this year, and I have NEVER experienced the rotten service I'm reading about, nor heard anything...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Blowfish isn't a baaaaaad place, it's just all the hype about this place totally made me expect, well for lack of a better phrase, sushi to die for. Sorry, I'd rather live.It's Santana Row so I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You'll really like Blowfish if you enjoy waiting to be seated WITH a reservation, dressing in all black (I guess like a ninja or in LA), yelling across the table to your friends because the music's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let's just say Blowfish Sushi blows. I read the reviews and didn't really want to go because everyone said the same thing: small portions, big hype, and big price. And that's exactly what it was-but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi is overpriced, which is expected for this location. This one star rating is for the absolutely horrible, disrespectful service. Specially at night when they start checking for identification...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is right next to the Hotel Valencia that I am staying at. This boutique hotel offers free wifi..................allowing me to yelp.Came to blow fish around 230pm and needed to grab a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I watched Michael Phelps win his 8th gold medal here, so I may be a little biased, but the crowd was really young and excitable. The music was not that great for dancing, but grabbing sushi rolls and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to love this place. Unfortunately, not the case. Waited 30 minutes with a reservation on a week night. Lousy service - the waiter acted like he was doing us a favor taking our order....
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I thought about going to Blowfish Sushi, until I found out that they don't actually serve any Blowfish (Fugu) Sushi.
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Why 2 Stars???Downside:1. The sushi BLOWS...and I love me some sushi.2. Everything on the menu is waaaaaay over priced!3.The drinks are nothing special.Upside:1. That crepe dessert with fruit and ice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I landed here I was very pleased with the quality of the sushi ordered. The fish are fresh and tasty. My friends and I ordered rolls mainly and some sashimi. The dishes all came in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My sisters and I decided to try this place because we needed a sushi fix too late in the night to go anywhere else and we were absolutely disappointed. Almost everything about this restaurant was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a sushi fan. However that being said I had a very good lunch here.The bento box was a very good value and tasted great.The service was excellent for a busy Saturday.I will definately return...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Blowfish.........I like it!Ok, I understand why people are baggin' this joint, but let's be realistic - look at where you're at; it's the ROW......pay lots for little? hehehehe I'm ok with that if it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place is very kool, but the food is pretty high in price.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These four stars are completely based on what a fan I am for their happy hour specials. They have quite a selection of cocktails available at $5 a pop til 7pm. They've also this "tic the checkboxes"...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, you guessed it, this is another Santana Row restaurant review.I need 12 steps program just to keep my toes away from crawling to S.R. restaurants.It's like you don't even remember how you got...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm, maybe I'm not a sushi connoisseur, or maybe I got lucky?Sure, the music is annoying if you're there for just dinner. ESPECIALLY when the song transitions are terrible. Hard not to notice when...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lots and lots of men that are about the same age as my dad, macking on girls about the same age as me or even younger. It was such a frightening sight, especially when one of guys went around (wearing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Blowfish's rating depends entirely on whether you are out for sushi or out for drinks.The sushi was expensive with smallish portions and only so-so on quality. The service is strained; our waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happy Hour. That is the key to Blowfish!$5 sake cocktails$5 build your own sushi rolls (pick the fish, sauce and veggies)Usually a special roll is available for $5 also. Two people, plenty of drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I came here as part of a dining-for-miles expedition started by my spouse. I can't say that the dining-for-miles expedition has been totally unfruitful, but it has produced some really amazingly bad...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'd have to concur with the other reviews....its not a dinner place, the bad music is way too loud, its a focus to even talk. And the service, while friendly, was also very slow. If it fits your style...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars.There's Japanese decoration around the restaurant and the restaurant is more modern. But modern usually means more expensive, which is the case here. It's expensive, but there's really fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for the first time because we couldn't wait for 45 min. at Consuelo at the other end of Santana Row. - atmosphere: dark, smoky, loud- food: creative rolls with some fusion influences. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The concept for a neo-modern take on an old school style has turned what should be a great japanese restaurant into one of most epic failures ever.I'll say however it isn't the worse experience i've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This review is on the bar/lounge, not the restaurant.The music is okay to dance to but there's really no room to dance, unless of course you don't mind dancing in a 3-foot wide area with dirty old men...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its may be a sushi place but you don't come here for the sushi.Its a good place to hang out in, good place to sit and drink, but as a late night hangout you can hardly hear the person next to you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here only once and will not be likely to return. For the price I don't think it's worth it. Blowfish is good for the pop-ish trendy atmosphere but not for the food. It wasn't bad, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Pew pew pew pew pew pew pew pew boom boom boom boom boom duu duu duu duu duu duu duu duu," thats what their undancable music sounds like...You can't even have a normal conversation at this place....
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here twice....good sushi, sake and service. The only bad thing about this place is there are some tables too close to each other. Try the spicy mayo sauce on the side, it goes well with any...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
-Obnoxious loud music bugs the shit out of me.I went here with a friend for a late dinner. For the hour and a half we were there, we had to yell to hear each other. It was terrible.The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went with a friend. totally last minute. I dunno why they have to card us when we just wanted to get something to eat for dinner. the music was too loud. sushi was okay. overpriced! bleh* we were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here 3 times...it is not as over priced as some described. At least I thought their bento boxes were worth it. I ordered the seared tuna both times and it was pretty good. Actually I am...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you used to be a fan of this place, and it's been approximately 4 or so months since you've been there, then beware-- this place sucks now. The one thing my roommate and i would rave about and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Likes:-sake-music-effen vodka-cocktailsDislikes:-crowded-not enough seating-too small-food sucks-overpriced-reservations...ALWAYS bookedHere's the HAPPY HOUR INFO:When: Mondays-Fridays, 5pm-7pmDrinks:...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing I hate about where I live is that it doesn't have many non-fastfood restaurants open late. Because this is a fact of life in the South Bay, I was forced to go here against my better...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I still remember the oyster shooters I had last summer. Came in a bucket full of shaved ice, and in shot glasses. The tangy ponzu sauce, chili pepper, quail egg yolk (I think), some other spices, all...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My first 1 star review!!!! I HATE this place. Thank you.Davids bottom line- Why anyone would want to hang out here is beyond me. The foods overpriced and just ok. The bar area is torture. Wouldnt...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Blowfish is O-K. It's overrated and overpriced. You're pretty much paying for the chain's name and the rent they probably pay to run a restaurant in Santana Row. But I have to admit... I LOVE their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
One word sums it up- "OVERRATED".Bartenders have been rude here and there and occasionally bouncers like to power-trip (read previous reviews). Not a place to social (loud music) or dance (no room)....
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have never been to this place when I have been told they are having a private party. That's so bizzare to me when all other places on Santana Row are jumping and you can always get a table. That's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On Mother's Day 2008 we (6 of us) were lucky enough to walk in without reservations and have the private room because the host happened to be an acquaintenance on my son (thanks for the hook-up Vu!)...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My mom, sister and I went to Blowfish to take mom out for lunch and found Blowfish to have bad service and the worst prices for sushi ever!! I had a chicken and salmon combo, the chicken was dry so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Tuna Tartare (Pyramid of Tartare)! The sushi Chefs are extremely talented. They'll often create dishes off the menu which is amazing. My favorite (on the menu dish) is the Dynamite Roll-- a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so glad I'm not the only who thinks that Blowfish is way overpriced. I went there with a group of friends, the atmosphere was cool, I loved the Japanese Anime on the walls and on the menus. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I work in Santana Row and was craving sushi for lunch at work one day so I decided: It's payday.. I'm going to splurge on some yummy, over-priced Blowfish Sushi.Over-priced? Heck yes. Yummy? Far from...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
-will never eat sushi here again, way overpriced for the quality, i can get better sushi ate a Japanese grocery store-ambience is nice, sushi bar looks cool-too bad the sush was bad, drinks were good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love sushi and I don't mind paying a lot for it, but only if it is worth it. It is not at Blowfish. Blowfish seems like a wannabe Ra and definitely fails at this attempt...you are not a hotspot in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
To sum up my experience: quality/freshness of the fish are ok but not good, very pricey, nice presentation, small portion, slow service, and interesting decor and atmosphere. Just another overrated...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Blowfish is a place for reliable, delicious sushi. This is NOT your traditional sushi, but it IS delicious. Almost everything I've had there, from the appetizer oysters to any of the rolls. So, if...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love sushi, I eat lots of it. It isn't the best place for nigiri, true. But the rolls are great. However, every time I have gotten the nigiri, it has been buttery fresh and oh so delicious. Big...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Worst sushi ever. Nigiri was so small they're practically miniature... seriously. Picture a normal piece of sushi, cut it into thirds, and that's what Blowfish gives you. Ridiculous, overpriced,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is OK. I don't get super excited on overly priced sushi. I am known to frequent this place for the entertainment and Happy Hour is always fun. I'm not too keen on their fusion entrees as...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give no stars if i could. i am a waitress in santana row and my boyfriend and i decided to go to blowfish for just drinks one sunday night after work. i threw a sweater on over my tank top and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i guess i dont know sushi as well as all these other reviewers. seems like everyone hates this place. i didnt think the food was all that bad to be quite honest. i thought the atmosphere was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My sushi-loving friend had her birthday dinner here.Ok this place isn't THAT bad. A bit loud, yes. Pricey? Yes.But nice plate presentations.SAKE SHOTS all around.Bottoms up.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! (cons: A lil pricey for sushi, and not much of a selection) Whenever my bf and I go here, we always get the same thing. Fire Oysters, Ritsu Roll, FarWest, Baked Alaskan Roll, and Zen...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went for dinner on a Wednesday night. Service is great and quick. Food.......sucks.The amaebi was small and somewhat mushy.Oh-toro had the texture of a rag.Ikura was average.Unagi was average. All the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
artful presentationcool atmosphereinsane party girls late at nightreminds me of tokyo in the late 80's when everyone was doin blow.but it is neither Tokyo nor the late 80s, I expect morethe fish on my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner at this place is crazy. Its ridiculously noisy, but then again, they are located at Santana Row. When large crowds or birthday parties are here, expect the volume to be almost unbearable....
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is your typical high end trendy sushi place that you see anywhere else. The vibe here definitely had that pretentious feel, but luckily I was with a large group so I didn't quite get caught up...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
food is totally hit and miss. At its best its 4 stars...at its worst 2.
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow!!! the price. I think they are selling the atmosphere not the food. However, I went there for entertaining my guest and family. The food are so so, just another fusion japanes food. I think the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for lunch at Blowfish. The decor in the restaurant was pretty strange. They had anime drawings in the menu, music playing the background, cartoons playing on the TV's in the wall, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Very disappointed. Bad service, food was just OK. I like the atmosphere but thats about it.
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Blowfish sushi is unique. Their sushi is very fresh, but pretty darn expensive. Try "The Punch" for an appetizer. Super yummy! I must say they do make some really tasty mixed drinks. One of my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A must go restaurant if you love overpaying for mediocre fake Japanese food. The sushis are horribly cut, served at the wrong temperature and the rice balls are not made properly. Thank god there's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants on the Row. Why? Because I always order:- Go-Zilla Roll - filled with sweet shrimp, mango, avacado, cashews, and coconut (but I'm wondering, where did the "D" go?)-...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
likes--good place to hang out-only place that has the prymid-drinks are good dislikes--over crowded on certain days-even with reservations, the wait is forever-the service sucks-the food is WAYYYY to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Sushi. Good variations from traditional makis.Their $5 maki happy hour is hard to get to sometimes.Food: 4/5Drinks: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Price: $$Interior: 5/5Exterior: 3/5Park: 3/5...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So the sushi and sashimi were ok. The drinks were good though, especially the lycee martini as are the oyster shooters and the tuna and salmon tartar app. Would go back for drinks and appetizers,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried Blowfish a couple of times, and I have to say not only was I unimpressed, but the whole dining experience was generally uncomfortable both times. The food was ok, I guess, the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's been ages since i've tried the food. When i did i was this little amateur sushi eater who didnt touch anything that didnt start with california and end with roll. Oh the horror! Seriously,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ehh...Nightlife-wise it's alright, a bunch of marks just posting...if you like that sort of thing.Food-wise, so very disappointing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I always assumed I would give this place a one star. It is on Santana Row filled with a bunch of posers and wannabes. I always walked by this place and felt it was as pretentious as the entire...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i've gone here a couple of times for drinks, after straits or sino closes, hoping for a good after party hangout. the drinks are pretty good, however the music is just horrible! don't get me wrong,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love their lychee sake. Actually, I love all of their cocktails!The food is ehh. I usually only get the Ritsu roll (I think that's what it's called with the sauce in the martini glass that you dip the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi here is varied and pretty good. This place also functions as a bar and has a small dance floor type of vibe.I enjoy the atmosphere because they are centered around art and anime. However,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The San Francisco one is way better....Ok sushi. I would go to Blowfish for the crowd and interior but this location is not as impressive as the Frisco one.The Frisco one has a more cocktail sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have the best sushi I've ever had, and the best sake!This place is beyond hip - so be sure to dress somewhat nice. Also, reservations are a must, especially if you're dining after 8pm - night...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here late night after a wedding looking for anywhere that had a full bar. This is what I found. Besides the beyond lame music played by their dj, this place was okay. The waitress staff was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
AWESOME SUSHI!....but extremely expensive. The setting is pretty cool...feels like your in Yakuza territory. They play your favorite manga on a projector(s)!the night life is cool and plays good house...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all I am going to rate this restaurant without comparing it with the SF location.Location is 5 stars for coolness. Atmosphere inside is a 3 for not being hip enough. It was a little bit too...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My first time at Blowfish was in San Francisco about 10 years ago and it was a relatively good experience: funky, creative, and fresh. It was the first time I tried wasabi-mashed potatoes.Fast...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you want traditional sushi then this is not for you. The food is Fusion and sparce but the food was good and tasted as it should. Good Saki selection. The waiter was attentive. Could have spent...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Blowfish can't decide whether it wants to be a restaurant or some sort of rave club. Blame it on the pounding music, funky lighting (especially the red lighting in the restrooms- what is up with that?...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch. 1.5 stars, but upgrade to 2 (Looking at it from a subjective view)Ordered the chira (chirashi?). I was not particularly impressed. It is your average fish that you can find...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone swears against BF: overrated, overpriced & not Japanese. My response? Location, location and it's FUSION. Rolls are horrible. We ordered the Edomae. Way to much rice and no flavor....
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Basically, you are going into a club that serves sushi with their drinks. A novel idea that does get old fast, but it is absolutely something to experience.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Two things about blow fish. The price blows and sorry to say, the service blows. The only time i'll go now if its in reasonable distance of me and I want sushi but too lazy to drive to Smile Sushi to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've visited Blowfish for lunch, dinner, and after-dinner mingling/dancing. Recommend for lunch and dancing, didn't enjoy dinner as much. First visit was a work lunch, and I enjoyed their sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So we're walking on Santana Row and I don't feel like going to any of the usuals-- I'm not dressed for Citrus, and I will never go to Tanglewood again... so we see that there's a sushi place and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree that they are a bit pricey, but good sushi and a fun atmosphere should be and always is pricey. If you can afford it, I say go! Their sushi is killer, their appetizers are very good, their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced above average but nothing special sushi over here. I think people come here more for the overall atmosphere of Santana Row. If you want some good Sushi, just hit up Japan Town in Downtown...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why this place has such a low rating. It's great. I've bee to the one on San Francisco and they match up to be about the same. Yum! I love the cocktails, the appetizers, the sashimi,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can see why there would be negative reviews given the loud environment and occasional service glitches, but I have been there a half dozen times and always leave satisfied. The sushi tastes great,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You have to be kidding me , right?!! 3 Stars for this place???? May I suggest a conspiracy theory??? This place is phenomenal and I have been here on multiple occasions! AND referred people here...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't go there if you are hungry. Don't get me wrong, their sushi is GREAT QUALITY. I am from Japan and grew up eating the freshest fish and their sushi always satisfies my craving, however, their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
ew awful! i've had better sushi next to the prepared foods section at supermarkets. sloppy, messy, poorly made simple california rolls and horrible service. and what's with this whole 'nightlife'...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I only came for the after hours at the bar.The music is WAY TOO loud and NO ONE was dancing. So tone down the music so that people can talk or play better music so people will dance.But this is one of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As a place to lounge on a random Wednesday night, this was quite an interesting place to visit.We thought the night life ended after they shut down the Irish Pub, but with a suggestion from a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place just can not seem to pull it together. There are so many better places to go for sushi that I probably would not bring an out of towner here. Actually the only reason I would go back was if...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ummm... you know, for a sushi joint, their pretty cocky, eh? Lolz.So, the service wasn't really all that great in my opinion, you would think that a restaurant that considers themselves to be "FIVE...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay this is the place you go if you're trying to impress a date during happy hour because it's got a great atmosphere and cheap atmosphere!But that's where it stops. Now granted I've never eaten...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
There are expensive Japanese food, and there are REALLY expensive Japanese food.There are REALLY expensive good Japanese food, and there are REALLY expensive bad Japanese food.I hear the Blowfish in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hate the poser people here, but the staff rock my world. As an a fellow industry bartender on the Row, I can appreciate how hard they work for all the snobbish, oversensitive, and rude SR people.
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing to get excited about. I had a bento with grilled salmon (the smallest piece I've ever gotten in a bento) and spring roll. Both were fine, but nothing more than that. My husband had tempura and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
we were bar hopping on santana row and decided to stop by blowfish. blowfish, you are super lame. your music sucks. and i'm not sure why there were like a thousand people crammed in the tiny bar area...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mediocre at best. The food is not bad but one does not come here to enjoy the food. The presentation can get elaborate. One of the rolls we ordered came out in this giant bamboo thing. Later on, saw a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone here does blow, hence the name blowfish.
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
don't come here unless you want to overpay for mediocre sushi. i've been here multiple times and the quality has been relatively inconsistent. the sashimi is on and off, but the rolls are generally a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Don't come here if you're hungry or want to be treated with respect. The servings are teeny and the prices are pricey! Usually, good service makes up for the lack of quality in the food but the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know, either I'm coming to these places on really good nights, or else Yelpers just have it out for Santana Row. We came here as a last minute b-day party on a Sat. night w/ no reservations. We...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is all hype. The disturbingly loud, blaring music and modern decor probably is there to distract people from the low-grade food and small portions. I would recommend this place to hungry...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is barely mediocre at best. If you're going to go, go during happy hour, and order a bunch of sake mixed drinks. Those are the best. Other than that the sushi is mediocre, more of a place...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Boy, this place is LOUD. We had to ask twice to turn down the music (?) so we can hear each other talking. I went to dinner with colleagues from across the pond and we wanted to catch up. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for my 21st birthday. It was fun..we were given the table in the back so it was like a private party kind of. I called the night before to try to make reservations but they were booked....
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I absolutely adore Blowfish Sushi in Santana Row! This visit was no exception as the service, tunes and sushi were EXCELLENT! For rolls, we ordered the Rainbow, Baked Alaskan Salmon,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I'm so glad they opened a location here in San Jose. The sushi is fresh and the atmosphere is great. I ordered an order of Salmon (sake) and Hamachi. The fish just melts in your...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I give it one star for the entertainment value I get from the people who patronize this wannabe lounge/restaurant/club. This is WHY it sucks in all 3 categories! IMHO, it's not a pleasant dining...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi is expensive! But, my brother wanted to go here for his birthday so we went. Nothing worth paying that much for. The bar area gets crowded with pretty people on the weekends.
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yawn.If I was 15 or if it was 1995, then I would be really wowed by Blowfish. Maybe. As it is, it's 2008 and I am pushing 26. At least the people working here were nice, but the menu was boring (not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
**Review for BAR ONLY**Somehow, my friends and I always find ourselves here after midnight (when we can no longer hang out at sino). This place is a nice bar/lounge. It is a bit misleading because...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let me say, I take no pleasure when I have to write about a negative experience, in fact often times I prefer not to relive it. I came here with a friend to have dinner and drinks, and I should have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing sushi and unlike Sino's they can pull off the half night club half restaurant thing. It works here and its a very fun place to kick it and eat sushi. The prices are beyond worth it for the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My girl and I couldn't celebrate Valentine's on the day of, so we decided to celebrate a day early and we're both in our mid-twenties. We walked in on a Wednesday @ around 8pm. There was like 4 or 5...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, I would give this place zero stars if possible. 1. Decor/ambiance: I dig the anime movies and unique decor, but my goodness, could you please turn the music down? It was so loud during our...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been here for happy hour and I must say, "JACKPOT!"Located in oh-so-posh Santana Row, it's an awesome HH spot with cheap sake bombers and to-die-for sushi! The tuna tower is seriously...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Summary;Not the best, not the worst, good setting for your hot date night out or to impress your date. Otherwise I don't know if it's worth writing home about. Medium range of sushi selection that's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Used to frequent this place in San Francisco..loved it. However, they are skinny on the servings and high on price. I am revising my review and adding a star for their "HAPPY HOUR" which is fabulous....
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A breakdown:Food: excellent precision. Also, everything is FRESH FRESH FRESH. delicious.Price: waaayy expensive. But after all, everything in Santana Row is triple its average amount.Ambiance:...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Blowfish is lively, has great atmosphere, but its service and inaccessibility get in its way.Start with the positives -- fun atmosphere! dark walls, cool lounge/techno music (though it is loud enough...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the original branch better- I wonder if that's still around. The bar is nice and the list is extensive but other wise I'm not over impressed with the food. I do like the anime though...so for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was really disappointed with my experience at Blowfish. Upon first entering I though the ambiance was nice but that's about where the good times ended. A group of us were there for my future...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ehhh, seemed average. I didn't think the prices were super outrageous or anything, but just wasn't that impressed by the food. My sashimi was a little too fishy. Everything was presented...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty decent sushi and ambiance, but yes prices are unreasonable.
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why is everyone complaining about the price and ambiance? Your in Santana Row geniuses!! If you don't like the crowd or prices why are you in Santana Row anyhow??The entrees i would never get because...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was very excited because this is supposedly the hottest sushi joint in town. When we first got in everything seemed really cool, regardless what other reviewers had to say. I liked the music and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have grown to hate this place. The atmosphere is fun, and the food is pretty good...but the staff are idiots. We had reservations for 9:30, so at this time they were checking ID's. Mine expired a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2 stars because the drinks were really yummy... Everything else was mediocre at best. I have had better sushi from the deli at safeway to be honest. its probably a place best suited for the freshly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The South Bay finally gets a scenester place! I'm really not too sure why we need one though.. its not like we have any actors or models who live around here. And none of us are nearly as hot as we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Really a shame. If it werent in the wannabe hipster "santana row" this establishment probably wouldnt do as hot as it does. But I do respect the owners for being smart and having a place in this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
a nice happy hour with friendly staff, people, beer on tap half off, sake cocktail deals...otherwise the king of jive ass rolls...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sucks! Man, the music sucks, even if it was decent, there is absolutely no room to dance. They should clear the dining area and have people dance there, because there is no one eating there anyway....
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Next door to V-Bar, this restaurant turned lounge at night really does not use the space well. As a result it is way too small and way too crowded. Drinks are pretty bank also and it takes forever to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the sushi, drinks and the atomsphere but a bit pricey.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alright... so you know this place is going to be expensive since it's in Santana Row... so that aside, it's a nice place.It dimly lit and loud inside with a bar, and a lot of reserved seating. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like the sushi here.. sure its expensive but its another fun night out. Just dont go over board with the sake... because u just may lose your expensive sushi.I like to go to Blowfish mostly to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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