Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge

4.5 (336)

$31 to $50

Asian

2033 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123-4102

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Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge

4.5

$31 to $50

Asian

Cow Hollow

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2 people

11 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for business meals
Innovative

Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge brings vibrant modern Asian flavors to San Francisco’s Marina District. Inspired by the blue whale—the largest, most serene, and well-traveled marine mammal known to humankind—our brand embodies tranquility and exploration, setting the tone for our establishment. Stepping into our restaurant feels like diving into the ocean. Guests then journey to the dining area for a sumptuous culinary cruise, while the patio offers the relaxed ambiance of a carefree island resort. Our restaurant was voted as the best dating spot in the Bay Area.
Whether you're enjoying a romantic date, celebrating a birthday, or planning a private event, our stunning patio, elegant dining spaces, and exceptional service set the perfect stage for unforgettable moments.
Join us for an elevated journey of flavor, culture, and hospitality at Blue Whale.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Contemporary Asian, Chinese
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(415) 592-6009
Website
https://www.bluewhalerestaurant-lounge.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Leo Leong
Private party facilities
Host your next celebration, corporate event, small wedding, or bridal shower at Blue Whale. Enjoy upscale Chinese cuisine, a stunning patio, and personalized service in an elegant private dining setting.
Private party contact
Hayley Atchinson: (337) 290-0792

Location
2033 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123-4102
Area
Cow Hollow
Parking Details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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forkmeetsfood
Helmed by a chef with Michelin-level experience, @bluewhalesf menu draws on Malay, Cantonese, Singaporean and Hong Kong influences, perfect for sharing over cocktails on the patio or enjoying a full dinner with friends. 🍸🍽️ Whether you’re stopping by for lunch, dinner, or drinks in its lush backyard oasis, Blue Whale delivers unforgettable cuisine and Marina vibes that hit every time. #forkmeetsfood
forkmeetsfood
Date night level: unlocked ✨🐋 From chic blue booths to a dreamy patio under the lights, @bluewhalesf in SF serves up all the vibes — and the food? Let’s just say it’s the kind you think about long after the last bite. 💙 #forkmeetsfood
itsjackandannie
📍Blue Whale Restaurant and Lounge, San Francisco, CA This new upscale Chinese restaurant blew us out of the water for Jack’s early birthday dinner and is now one of our new favs up here in SF! @bluewhalesf is the perfect spot for drinks and delicious bites with its Michelin-level culinary experience and innovative menu 😍 We really enjoyed everything we ordered from their fresh and locally sourced crispy duck salad to their miso glazed chilean sea bass 🤤 The interior and patio area is so stunning and the food, cocktails, and service was just exceptional all around. Def a must go for the perfect date night 😋 Must gets— ⭐️ Crispy Duck Salad (it was 80% duck, which makes it the greatest salad ever 😂) ⭐️ Sesame Prawn Toasts ⭐️ Braised Seafood Noodles (Laksa) ⭐️ Chilean Sea Bass ⭐️ Crispy Wasabi Tiger Prawns
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The BEST soup dumplings 🥄 @bluewhalesf ⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣#eeeeeats #eatfamous #forkyeah #infatuation #vscofood #yougottoeatthis #getinmybelly #tastyfood #dailyfoodfeed #foodilysm #viralfood #foodies #foodforthesoul #eatforinsta #nomnom #tryitordiet #grubzone #foodphotography #collegefoodies #forkyeah #treatyoself #instayum #foodporndaily1 #eatnowplaylater #foodstagram #viralfood #imshtuffed #f52 #feedyoursoul #foodbeast #foodgawker
rosie.ate
Prawn on the coast 🦐 @bluewhalesf⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣This new restaurant in Marina offers the most amazing Asian dishes including crab soup dumplings, baked lobster, roasted duck thin noodles, and more. Each dish has such a unique taste and is so flavorful, not to mention how beautiful the interior is. The shrimp prawn toast is an absolute must, crispy and covered in sesame seeds. ⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣#eeeeeats #eatfamous #forkyeah #infatuation #vscofood #yougottoeatthis #getinmybelly #tastyfood #dailyfoodfeed #foodilysm #viralfood #foodies #foodforthesoul #eatforinsta #nomnom #tryitordiet #grubzone #foodphotography #collegefoodies #forkyeah #treatyoself #instayum #foodporndaily1 #eatnowplaylater #foodstagram #viralfood #imshtuffed #f52 #feedyoursoul #foodbeast #foodgawker

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Reviews

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4.5

(336)

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.7Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Asian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge offers a "beautiful space" with "delicious food" and a "lovely ambiance." Guests rave about the "thoughtful outdoor area" and "perfect service," enhancing the dining experience. Highlights include the sweet and tangy chicken and the welcoming atmosphere, perfect for celebrations or casual visits.

336 Reviews

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Steven Gold
San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Wonderful ambience. Nice service. Every time.
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Nina
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
2.0
Dined on 31 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This was such a disappointing dinner out. We were in SF for the weekend, an impromptu trip, and had our small dog with us. So we were limited in dining choices and looked for somewhere with good food, allowing dogs. The back patio area had nice ambiance and initial service was good. We ordered a variety of dishes and they all arrived before our cocktails even arrived. The restaurant wasn't busy at all, what is the point of bringing every dish within minutes of ordering? It's as if the food was already made, sitting under hot lamp. The food wasn't hot, just barely warm and not one thing we ordered was good. Everything tasted as if recently frozen, not fresh in anyway. It is a huge pet peeve to be brought food immediately in a non fast food restaurant . I'm so bothered by this disappointing dining experience, and the bad food, what a waste of money!
Blue Whale Restaurant & LoungeResponded 6 days ago
We’re truly sorry that your dining experience did not meet your expectations. We would like to clarify that our dishes are freshly prepared to order and are never premade. Since the restaurant was quieter that evening, our chef was able to prepare and serve your dishes quickly. We also understand that SF's chilly weather can cause food to cool down quickly when dining outdoors. However, we sincerely apologize that your food was not served at the temperature you expected and that the timing of your food and cocktails was not ideal. We’re glad you enjoyed our patio atmosphere and initial service. We would love the opportunity to welcome you back for a better experience, perhaps in our comfortable indoor dining area. Thank you again for your feedback. The Management Team
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Jennifer Gold
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved sitting outside! The service, food and ambience was wonderful!
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David Gold
San Francisco Bay Area25 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience here. It was the day before Halloween and it was very quiet when we arrived at 6:00 PM. By 7:30 or 8:00 it was considerably more energetic, with people arriving in groups wearing Halloween costumes, so perhaps not a typical Friday evening. I will definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
At the risk of sounding partial, this had the most thoughtful outdoor area I’ve seen in the city. Super cozy and comfy. Service is always perfect and their food is absolutely delicious. Even super friendly when we’re there with kids and very accommodating.
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Charles Gold
San Francisco Bay Area37 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 September 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gtreat Service and welcoming hosts, Good table and quiet. Service was very good but it took a long time for the entree, the crispy checken
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Meg Gold
San Francisco Bay Area319 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The Blue Whale is a really lovely restaurant with delicious food. For appetizers we tried the Beijing dumplings and the pan fried pork buns, and for entrees we had the sweet and tangy chicken, stir-fried beef and green beans with mushrooms. Everything was delicious but the star of the show was the sweet and tangy chicken. The restaurant has a great vibe to go with its great food. We will be back soon!
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Leah
Philadelphia County22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food fantastic! Perfect place to celebrate our 30th Anniversary. Loved the tuna tartar, cauliflower, eggplant, and green tea cheesecake!!
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John Gold
London46 reviews
4.0
Dined on 6 September 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Johnny was our waiter and he was great! Our food was delicious
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Randolph Gold
San Francisco Bay Area161 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 September 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I was not familiar with this restaurant. Lovely ambiance tho we would have preferred something besides the usual bass-heavy stuff that almost all restaurants seem to play. Try some variation of jazz maybe. Food is very good, especially the bass. Appetizers a little precious for the price. Definitely would go back.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Contemporary Asian, Chinese
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(415) 592-6009
Website
https://www.bluewhalerestaurant-lounge.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Leo Leong
Private party facilities
Host your next celebration, corporate event, small wedding, or bridal shower at Blue Whale. Enjoy upscale Chinese cuisine, a stunning patio, and personalized service in an elegant private dining setting.
Private party contact
Hayley Atchinson: (337) 290-0792

Location
2033 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123-4102
Area
Cow Hollow
Parking Details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Blue Whale is regularly recommended for romantic evenings, with an elegant dining room and a lovely, intimate patio perfect for anniversaries or special dates.

For a romantic date or celebration, choose an evening dinner on Blue Whale’s back patio, the restaurant highlights the patio for special occasions, and guests praise its elegant, heated outdoor space.

Yes, the back patio is pet-friendly: guests report enjoying brunch there with their dogs, making the outdoor space a relaxed spot for diners with pets.

Yes, Blue Whale has a beautiful back patio/outdoor deck that guests praise as a romantic, heated spot perfect for al fresco meals.

Blue Whale feels elegant and contemporary, a sleek dining room with brushed-brass and blue-velvet touches, a separate cocktail bar, and a romantic, heated back patio for a quieter al fresco experience.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished-but-relaxed attire, and many guests do dress up a touch for anniversaries and special nights.

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Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge

4.5

$31 to $50

Asian

Cow Hollow

Make a booking

2 people

11 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 5 times today

Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge

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Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge

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About this restaurant

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Private dining

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Outdoor Patio

Entire Venue

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