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The Blue Light - Reviews

1979 Union St, 94123 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
218

Reviews

74.3%

Satisfaction

44

negative

12

neutral

162

positive

What people say about The Blue Light

Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Caroline R.
Review date: 08/29/2025
9
Fun Trivia Night with Great Food and Drinks!
I always have a great time at Blue Light! I came here for Thursday night trivia, and it was so fun. We split the el Rey burrito with my friend and enjoyed some delicious margaritas with it. The kitchen even brought us some free churros! All the staff here are super friendly and personable.
  • el Rey burrito8
  • margaritas8
  • churros9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Moderate
sterling S.
Review date: 07/10/2025
10
Awesome Food and Friendly Staff!
My experience at The Blue Light restaurant was awesome. The food was great, and the staff was friendly. I had a wonderful time and would recommend this place.
  • food10
  • friendly staff10
  • wonderful time10
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Dustin S.
Review date: 06/20/2025
10
Awesome Bar with Great Drinks and Food!
My experience at this bar was awesome! The bartenders were so nice and made awesome drinks. The kitchen was also awesome, and I tried one of their burgers, which was fantastic. I particularly enjoy visiting on Sundays when they have a karaoke crew. I always have a fun time coming out and meeting new people to sing with!
  • bartenders10
  • drinks10
  • kitchen10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Loud
Andrea S.
Review date: 06/01/2025
9
Fantastic Appetizer Party at Blue Light Bar!
We came to Blue Light Bar for the Unlimited free Appetizer party, which we won in a giveaway, and we had a blast. The staff were friendly & attentive and even allowed us to bring a birthday cake, offering to turn off the music so we could sing happy birthday. The appetizers were delicious and served as the perfect munchies for a night out drinking. We highly recommend checking out The Blue Light Bar if you are in the Marina, and we will definitely be coming back soon!
  • Unlimited free Appetizer party10
  • staff10
  • appetizers9
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Kelsey W.
Review date: 04/20/2025
9
Amazing Night with Great Service!
My experience at the restaurant was truly amazing! Gabriel, our server, made the night for us. The drinks and the DJ were all fantastic. The overall atmosphere and service were top-notch, contributing to a memorable evening.
  • drinks9
  • DJ9
  • Gabriel10
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Jennifer C.
Review date: 03/29/2025
1
DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU ARE LATINO!!!
DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU ARE LATINO! They would not play 1 bad bunny song because “they don’t play Latino music” … ummmmmmm idk about yall but that is absolute insane …
  • Latino music1
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Loud
Owen M.
Review date: 03/23/2025
9
Great Energy and Service!
The energy started at the door! Gabe was very accommodating, and the bartenders kept it lit! My friends and I will be back!
  • energy9
  • Gabe9
  • bartenders9
Visit Type
  • Special Occasion
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Alfredo
Review date: 03/16/2025
9
Great Night with Excellent Security
I really appreciated this night on St. Patrick's Day. The security guard, Gabriel, was very good at his job and charismatic. Safety is much appreciated!
  • security guard Gabriel10
  • Safety9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Cheryl M.
Review date: 01/05/2025
10
Favorite Bar in San Francisco!
As an NYC native and Boston resident with exceptionally high expectations for bars, I can confidently say this is my favorite bar in San Francisco. It scores perfectly across the board! The drinks were fantastic, the bartenders were skilled and friendly, and the food was outstanding. They've truly set the bar too high for other establishments. If you love sports, booze, and great food, you're welcome for this recommendation – The Blue Light.
  • drinks10
  • bartenders10
  • food10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Phil S.
Review date: 12/14/2024
8
Good Food, Service Recovery
My experience at Blue Light began with a unique greeting from Santa's adorable pit bull. I ordered a hot toddy, but unfortunately, the cloves were overabundant. The bartender was apologetic and immediately made me another drink, even buying me a round. Both the fish tacos and nachos were very good. Although I don't frequent the Marina often, I would definitely return to Blue Light.
  • fish tacos8
  • nachos8
  • bartender9
  • hot toddy2

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