Bar Iris
There’s much to love about the cool cocktail den that is Bar Iris, especially bar manager Timofei’s take on a martini. It’s got sweet potato gin, a mix of shochu and sake instead of vermouth, sake lees brine to balance (a clever substitute), and gets garnished with a seasonally changing pickle (tsukemono) on the side. Start here and order some food; it comes from the same kitchen as chef David Yoshimura’s Michelin-starred Nisei next door.
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- Address
- 2310 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
- Phone
- +1 415 827 6898
- Website
- bar-iris.com
- Directions
- Get directions
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There’s much to love about the cool cocktail den that is Bar Iris, especially bar manager Timofei’s take on a martini. It’s got sweet potato gin, a mix of shochu and sake instead of vermouth, sake lees brine to balance (a clever substitute), and gets garnished with a seasonally changing pickle (tsukemono) on the side. Start here and order some food; it comes from the same kitchen as chef David Yoshimura’s Michelin-starred Nisei next door.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
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At a Glance
- Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Elegant
- Trendy
- Cozy
- Date Night
- After Work
- Late Night
- Solo
- Special Occasion
- Casual Hangout
- Design Destination
- Standalone
- Seated Bar
- Lounge Seating
- Outdoor Terrace
- Craft Cocktails
- Classic Cocktails
- Whiskey
- Sake
- Zero Proof
- Street Scene
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 5–11 PM
- Thursday
- 5–11 PM
- Friday
- 3 PM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 3 PM–12 AM
- Sunday
- 5–11 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
A small, sophisticated Japanese-inspired cocktail lounge with tranquil, dimly lit elegance, modern Californian design touches, and a detail-oriented, Michelin-adjacent feel.