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  • Blowfish

    Review by Brad Jamieson
    It's late Thursday night and the room is packed at Blowfish, the nearly-unmarked King West restaurant that has set the tone for the area's self-conscious commercialism. Cruising club cougars sip $9.50 Nishibi Martinis while a downtown crowd in the dining room, their faces aglow in the active lighting, picks over portions of seared octopus and architectural towers of Albacore tuna.

    The Blowfish Restaurant, the latest entry to open in Toronto's booming King West area, suits the neighbourhood nicely. Flashy on the inside, painfully nondescript on the outside - an out-of-towner could walk down trendy King West and be completely unaware of anything remotely hip going down within those buildings.

    Sushi restaurants are more popular than ever right now. This has been great for the bottom line at all of the best local sushi and sashimi spots, but it has led to a new sort of problem: all too often, these restaurants are greeting their crowds with slapdash creations that are more about clearing the sushi chef's ticket window than creating art. Blowfish, however, remains utterly dedicated to creativity and artfulness, as expressed through fish (yep).

    The menu features gourmet tapas style dishes like Beef Tataki (in a spicy ponzu sauce) and black cod (in miso marinade). We started with an appetizer of Caprese-style Tofu Salad ($7), garnished with slices of tangy tomatoes, onion, and black olive. The crab spring roll ($10) features tender, snow crab and summer vegetables all wrapped up in a tidy rice paper.
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    4 Reader Reviews

    1. Charles Bowden's Review :: April 30, 2008
    Haven't been here for the food but last summer I have been out on the patio for drinks. It's a fabulous outdoor space with a decor that tricks you into thinking you're in Miami! The martini's are overpriced of course, but completely delicious. Looking forward to the patio opening this year.

    Charles Bowden's Rating: 4 Stars
    2. Louise's Review :: February 19, 2008
    Had dinner at Blowfish on Friday nite with 3 friends. I have never had such bad service at a restaurant - which is surprising as I have lived overseas for many years. I really can not describe to you how bad the service was. After making dinner reservations 2 weeks in advance we were placed beside the door - which was a poor location as the rude wait staff constantly pumped into my friend who had the unfortunate corner seat. In addition, to the cold draft that permeated our table everytime the door opened, we asked our waiter if we could please move to the open tables at a more attractive location - by the wall. After being told we could not move, that the tables were being held for 2 parties of 2 - we ordered our food. To our chagrin, we noticed the tables being put together for a group of 4 and long behold, the manager doing shooters with the group. Needless to say, we were unhappy that we were lied to - that they were saving it for their buddies. The reason I am sending you this review is that the staff were rude, indifferent and totally lied to our faces. What a shame that none of us will go back again, and we will tell all our friends not to go there unless they want to be treated poorly. The meal itself was delicious.

    Louise's Rating: 1 Stars
    3. Alexa's Review :: March 4, 2007
    The decor or the restaurant is fabulous. The servive was prompt (hotess included). The sushi is fresh and tasty! Always packed and always good.

    Alexa's Rating: 4 Stars
    4. UltraViolet's Review :: January 13, 2006
    This my favorite place in Toronto. The staff is great, the martini's are awesome (yes, expensive but awesome) and so is the food (love the kobe beef sashimi and spicy tuna rolls! Hot oil hamatchi is a must try!)...this is a great place for a nice night out!

    UltraViolet's Rating: 4 Stars
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    Blowfish

    Address

    668 King Street West, Toronto, ON

    Phone

    416-860-0606

    Area

    King West

    Cuisine

    Sushi

    Venue

    Bar, Restaurant

    Hours

    Mon. to Sat.: 5:00pm - 2:00am

    Price

    $$$ (Within Reach)

    Payment

    Master Card
    Visa
    American Express
    Restaurant

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