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Walk-ins welcome. Reservations available for parties of 6-10 via OpenTable. Groups of 6 or more receive automatic 20% gratuity.
Bar Iris is San Francisco's premier destination for Japanese artisanal cocktails, located in the Russian Hill neighborhood on Polk Street. This award-winning cocktail bar features an innovative menu of signature drinks crafted with Japanese ingredients and techniques, including the Tsukemono Martini, UNI cocktail with sea urchin, and seasonal creations like the Watermelon with mezcal and clarified melon juice. The bar offers a unique Caviar + Cocktail Flight pairing Tsar Nicoulai caviar with bespoke cocktails. With an extensive whisky list, sake selection, and creative non-alcoholic options, Bar Iris delivers a sophisticated drinking experience in an elegant setting. The menu changes seasonally, showcasing ingredients like shiso, yuzu, kinako, and sancho pepper. Walk-ins are welcome, with reservations available for parties of 6-10 through OpenTable. Featured in Forbes, Eater, and SF Chronicle, Bar Iris combines exceptional mixology with Japanese culinary artistry.
Sophisticated and elegant Japanese-inspired cocktail bar with a swanky, upscale atmosphere. The space features beautiful lighting and design elements that create an intimate, refined setting perfect for craft cocktail enthusiasts.
Atmosphere
Lighting
Ambient lighting with some bright spots over the bar area
Music
curated playlist, excellent music selection
Features
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Accessibility
✗ Not confirmed accessible
Yes, Bar Iris accepts reservations. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations available for parties of 6-10 via OpenTable. Groups of 6 or more receive automatic 20% gratuity.
Bar Iris is known for: Seasonal Japanese-inspired cocktails featuring unique ingredients like sea urchin, tsukemono, kinako, and yuzu. Signature Caviar + Cocktail Flight. Many cocktails available as non-alcoholic versions. Barrel-aged and milk punch preparations.
Bar Iris is located in the Russian Hill neighborhood of San Francisco. The full address is 2310 Polk St, San Francisco.
Bar Iris is moderately priced, offering good value for quality cocktails. The price range is $$.
Food & Menu
✓ Food menu available
Seasonal Japanese-inspired cocktails featuring unique ingredients like sea urchin, tsukemono, kinako, and yuzu. Signature Caviar + Cocktail Flight. Many cocktails available as non-alcoholic versions. Barrel-aged and milk punch preparations.
Overall Sentiment:
Guests Love
- •Incredibly crafted and delicious cocktails with beautiful presentation
- •Creative and unique menu with Japanese-inspired ingredients
- •Amazing atmosphere and gorgeous bar space
- •Helpful and attentive staff who explain the menu well
- •Excellent food quality to accompany the drinks
- •Great music selection and curated playlist
Other Considerations
- •Service can be a bit slow at times
- •Lighting over the bar area is too bright
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2310 Polk St
Russian Hill
San Francisco, 94109
US
Street parking on Polk Street
Walk-ins welcome. Reservations available for parties of 6-10 via OpenTable. Groups of 6 or more receive automatic 20% gratuity.
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Food & Menu
✓ Food menu available
Seasonal Japanese-inspired cocktails featuring unique ingredients like sea urchin, tsukemono, kinako, and yuzu. Signature Caviar + Cocktail Flight. Many cocktails available as non-alcoholic versions. Barrel-aged and milk punch preparations.
Overall Sentiment:
Guests Love
- •Incredibly crafted and delicious cocktails with beautiful presentation
- •Creative and unique menu with Japanese-inspired ingredients
- •Amazing atmosphere and gorgeous bar space
- •Helpful and attentive staff who explain the menu well
- •Excellent food quality to accompany the drinks
- •Great music selection and curated playlist
Other Considerations
- •Service can be a bit slow at times
- •Lighting over the bar area is too bright
Location
2310 Polk St, San Francisco, US
37.798113, -122.422082
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Cocktail Menu
Signature Cocktails
CAVIAR + COCKTAIL FLIGHT
Tsar Nicoulai Caviar and Roe paired with unique cocktail creations. YUZU TROUT + PEACH MILK PUNCH, GOLDEN CAVIAR + NARAZUKE MARTINI, SMOKED SALMON + FUSHIMI MARKET
SHISO
umeshu
pipachi. getto. house umeshu. bergamont. violette. [highball]
WATERMELON
mezcal
negi. siete misterious mezcal. iichiko shinwa. red rice sake. clarified melo juice. pickled melon rind. [carbonated]
PEACH
tequila
gobo. gyokuro. peach leaves. el tesoro tequila. capuro pisco. cowsmilk. goatmilk. [milk punch]
STRAWBERRY
sake
strawberry juice. kinako. toki. haku. clarified soy milk. seifuku awamori. calpico foam
MINT
gin
sancho. lime leaf. cucumber. iichiko saiten. nikka gin. lime juice. eggwhite
APRICOT
cognac
kinome. jigaden shochu. komasa gin. gentian. moto
BLUEBERRY
cognac
nori. fukano bar iris. hine rare. miso vermouth. mvrcus vermouth. cassis. manzanilla sherry. amaros [barrel aged]
UNI
whiskey
sea urchin. laphroaig quarter cask. château les justices sauternes. alma quinquina en rama. yuzu sake. banana. egg yolk
Full Menu
OLIVE & TONIC
gin
castelvetrano. roku gin. veso olive. olive yeast sake. q tonic
TSUKEMONO MARTINI
gin
osuzu gin. imo shochu. nama genshu sake. sequoia sake lees brine. cauliflower tsukemono.
NINJIN SOUR
gin
carrots yuzu kosho. coriander. nikka gin. lemon. amazake foam
OKINAWA
rum
okinawa yam. calamansi. kiyomi okinawa rum. saint james vieux. jougo kakuto. li hing mui
NOT A MARTINI
mezcal
not made with gin, not made with vodka, garnished with not an olive. sake lees. siete misterios mezcal. sotol. raicilla. mukada nigori sake. jougo. mastic. lu mare. kapriol dell'alpe. sunchoke. snap pea.
AKADAMA
whiskey
pandan. suntory hibiki. bcn mut vermouth. fred jerbis 16. kopke lbv 2018 port. hazelnut