Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge, San Francisco’s newest must-visit culinary destination, located at 2033 Union Street in the city’s vibrant Marina
neighborhood, is now open for lunch starting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Michelin-starred chef Ho Chee Boon oversees the cuisine and the concept. Guests can enjoy an elevated take on relaxed dining with multiple dining areas, a private dining lounge, and a spacious backyard retreat. A seasonal, now all-day menu celebrates Asian cuisines in an urban oasis where locals and visitors can enjoy drinks or dine together and unwind.
Focusing on fresh and authentic ingredients, Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge offers fresh Asian cuisine including innovative salads, small bites, entrees, and rice and noodle dishes. The team uses Asian-influenced culinary techniques to create fun, delicious and interesting dishes to complement any occasion. Presented in an a la carte format, menu highlights include Shanghai Xiao Long Bao–Iberico Ham, Salmon and Beet Salad, Malaysia Grilled California Red Snapper and Hong Kong Rice noodle roll.
Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge is a gathering place that celebrates togetherness, presenting an expansive range of Asian cuisines under one roof. Drawing on his depth of experience working in major cities around the world, Malaysian-born Chef Boon offers diners his favorite seasonal dishes and flavors from his extensive travels and background. The core team of experienced professionals includes Haley Moore, wine consultant, and Brandon Clements, spirits and cocktail specialist, to help bring his vision to life.
Whether guests are seeking a romantic date night spot for the evening, a fun and casual lunch, or drinks and bites on the back patio, Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge provides a unique and memorable dining experience.
Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge guests are greeted by an intriguing and slightly mysterious corridor that leads to an open-air courtyard before entering the main restaurant space, which includes two bars, a private VIP lounge, comfortable booths for group dining, high-top tables, two-tops and bar seating. Behind the restaurant is the semi-private backyard patio where guests are transported to a lush garden oasis, a dining experience that is unique to the city. The patio, with tiered seating, is surrounded by vibrant greenery, perfect for leisurely sunny afternoons and warm summer evenings. A full outdoor bar serves cocktails, wine and beer.
Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge is now open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. onwards. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
