Restaurant overview
Bar Iris is doing something that sounds like a pitch meeting concept but actually works in practice: it's a full cocktail bar on Polk Street in Russian Hill, backed by the kitchen of Nisei — Chef David Yoshimura's Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant — and run with the seriousness of a place that has something to prove.
4.6/5 · 250 Google reviews
Bar Iris is doing something that sounds like a pitch meeting concept but actually works in practice: it's a full cocktail bar on Polk Street in Russian Hill, backed by the kitchen of Nisei — Chef David Yoshimura's Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant — and run with the seriousness of a place that has something to prove.
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Bar Iris looks like a good night-out option in San Francisco because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Kumquat Sour and Miso cream cheese-stuffed shishito peppers also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.6/5 Google rating across 250 Google reviews.
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Bar Iris is a Cocktail Bar restaurant located in San Francisco, San Francisco. Bar Iris is doing something that sounds like a pitch meeting concept but actually works in practice: it's a full cocktail bar on Polk Street in Russian Hill, backed by the kitchen of Nisei — Chef David Yoshimura's Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant — and run with the seriousness of a place that has something to prove.
Bar Iris is best for cocktail, hidden gem, date night. Bar Iris looks like a good night-out option in San Francisco because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Kumquat Sour and Miso cream cheese-stuffed shishito peppers also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.6/5 Google rating across 250 Google reviews.
Bar Iris is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 4.6/5 from 250 reviews
Start with Kumquat Sour, Miso cream cheese-stuffed shishito peppers, Shrimp shiso tempura and Temaki handrolls. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Bar Iris holds a 4.6/5 Google rating from 250 reviews. Bar Iris looks like a good night-out option in San Francisco because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Kumquat Sour and Miso cream cheese-stuffed shishito peppers also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.6/5 Google rating across 250 Google reviews.
Bar Iris is located at 2310 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Bar Iris is tagged for date night dining. Bar Iris looks like a good night-out option in San Francisco because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Kumquat Sour and Miso cream cheese-stuffed shishito peppers also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.6/5 Google rating across 250 Google reviews.
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