Message from Blowfish Sushi - Santana Row

Sushi To Die For
  • Santana Row Location
  • Wide Selection of Sake
  • Bar and Lounge

An eclectic sushi bar and restaurant that serves both modern and traditional sushi, sashimi, and teppan dishes, as well as, salads, noodles, and special desserts. Featured items are Pufferfish, Ostrich, and Duck. The menu style is called Asian Fusion and emphasizes clean, pure healthy foods that create a sense of euphoria.

MarkerBlowfish Sushi - Santana Row

(408) 345-3848

355 Santana Row Ste 1010
San Jose, CA 95128

Editorial Description by Citysearch
Hipsters chow on exotic rolls and artful fusion dishes while grooving to techno beats and watching anime.
Rated 9.1 out of 10 by Citysearch.

4 Reviews of Blowfish Sushi - Santana Row in San Jose

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Fun Crowd!  4 Star Rating - Very good

The sushi here is good..maybe not the absolute best but definately good. The crowd is always fun here. A little more on the yuppy side but willing to relax! I am always pleased with the food and the atmosphere.

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Overrated  2 Star Rating - Wouldn't recommend

I'd heard a lot of great things about Blowfish Sushi, but was more than disappointed when I finally got around to going. The drinks are good but slightly overpriced, and the sushi is nothing to write home about. The decor is pretty, but the inside is small and gets crowded pretty quickly. They should also have more waiters because the service was a little slow. And don't go here if you're expecting to make conversation. The music is always really loud. Maybe entertaining for the younger crowd, but don't go here if you're expecting great sushi or a comfortable atmosphere.

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Loud  2 Star Rating - Wouldn't recommend

It is a good party atmosphere but not really that fun if you are under 21. The sushi is expensive but really well plated and worth the money. The appetizers were good too.

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Great Sake!  4 Star Rating - Very good

The sake is really good. We went on the weekend and it was late so it was a bit too loud and very crowded. But they had good appetizers and the sushi is very well presented.
Would recommend to a younger crowd though, screaming above the music is a tad bit annoying after a while.

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Not a great place to have fun! 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

Bar none the worst restaurant/night club I've been to. The atmosphere is dark, boring, and pretentious. In regards to cougars: u go table dancing cougar.....whether they love you or hate you, you're still gonna shine baby!!!

Pros: Can't think of any except good location.
Cons: Bad vibe place
Posted 11/05/08 at 7:30pm

Nothing good to say about this place. 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

Nothing good to say about this place.....too expensive, trendy, and terrible customer service. Would not recommend.

Pros: Nothing
Cons: Everything
Posted 10/28/08 at 4:52pm

Cougars dont dance on the table here!!! 5 Star Rating - World class

I was there the night of blowfishblowme's alleged near death drama. I thought the resturaunt handled themselves rather professionally considering they had a wild cougar dancing on the table and acting crazy when they asked her to get down. Get off the juice! Blowfish is a great place to have fun.

Pros: Great food, music and normally people
Cons: Occasionally they throw out a drunk
Posted 10/28/08 at 1:34pm

Excellent sashimi 5 Star Rating - World class

This place was great for California rolls, fish, and tempura lovers. I was so bummed that such a perfect restarant existed because I can't compare it to anything in Southern California as far as I have found.

I'd heard, over and over again, from some friends, that I'd have to visit blowfish when I went to that area and decided to make a go of it last weekend. The food was rather good, the type of thing one would expect from a high end establishment (so I thought it odd that the servers were dressed down), that part I wasn't terribly impressed.

I did try the three rolls, however, and can understand why people flock to this place. I will absolutely return for another helping of tempura (especially the shrimp, which I only had a bite of).

Posted 06/16/08 at 9:59pm

Great experiences and average experiences 4 Star Rating - Very good

Interesting ambience with the anime on several televisions, red lights, and modern furniture. Exotic combinations for the sushi rolls - Baked Alaskan Salmon is an excellent and safe pick but they offer an array of other rolls with fun ingredients. I have been here several times and have noticed the longer it has been there, the more likely the food may not live up to the standards of when the restaurant first opened. But on a good day, their sushi is excellent, tempura is fresh, and service is good. On a bad day, rolls are thrown together, waiters only come by when they need to give you something but don't follow up on you, and it could be up to an hour + wait for a table.

Pros: Neat ambience, Exotic sushi combinations
Cons: price, service
Posted 12/31/07 at 1:25pm