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Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge, San Francisco, CA

Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge

4.7
4.7
237 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian
2033 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123-4102

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge offers an upscale Chinese dining experience in the heart of San Francisco. Led by Michelin-starred chef Zhineng Chen. We blend traditional Chinese and Asian flavors with modern creativity, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Contemporary Asian, Chinese
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–4:45 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 592-6009
  • Website
    https://www.bluewhalerestaurant-lounge.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Zhineng Chen
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (415) 592-6009
  • Location
    2033 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123-4102
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Menu

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What 237 people are saying

Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Asian

  • San Francisco

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge impresses with its "excellent food," "outstanding service," and "elegant ambiance." Diners rave about the "delicious" variety of dishes, especially the duck noodles and Chilean sea bass. The staff, highlighted by servers like Ashley and Hailey, are "friendly" and "helpful," ensuring a memorable dining experience.

237 Reviews

  1. Christine

    Munich1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    XLB is good. Sichuan chicken and salt and pepper cauliflower are bit too salty. Service is fantastic

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  2. Steven

    San Francisco19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting mix of Asian flavors. Innovative and tasty. Nice room

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  3. Christie

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our third visit and once again, the food was excellent, the staff provided outstanding service, and the ambiance was wonderful. We’ll definitely be back for a fourth time!

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  4. susan e VIP

    Orange County11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server Fantastic!! Food a little salty but good!!

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  5. Kristin

    Richmond6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was so good! It was our first time, we had no idea what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised by just how good the food was. We had the Chilean sea bass and the stir fry beef - highly recommend! The wine was great, service excellent, lovely atmosphere!

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  6. Romnia

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great! Won’t go back because the service was awful. Our waitress likely forgot we were there. Took ages to come to our table to even take our drink order. Then we asked for rice with the fish and it came out without the rice so we had to ask someone else for it cause she just never came back. We saw her walk by several times without checking on us. Had to get up to find her for a glass of wine.

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  7. Donald

    San Francisco54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good. Food was beautifully presented, vibrant looking, fresh and full of flavor. Great food to share with the hole table. Many vegetarian options, too. Service was excellent and the noise level was low for such an active restaurant. Will definitely come again.

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  8. Jody

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great time celebrating a birthday. Thank you to everyone who helped to make it memorable! Yummy food, thoughtful service, fun place!

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  9. Karen VIP

    San Francisco64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Try all the dumplings, the chicken dishes and the duck noodles. Great service and drinks!

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  10. Jessica

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great staff — great atmosphere — very accommodating to birthday celebrations

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FAQs

Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 592-6009.

Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.7 stars by 237 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge

2033 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123-4102

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cow Hollow
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–4:45 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Contemporary Asian, Chinese
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Zhineng Chen
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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