Bar Iris

The 2 of us got a single chicken/egg bowl omakase, chicken kaarage, kosho sour, and pear pressure for $126 before tip.The omakase came with an amuse bouche of raw fish on top of a rice cracker, appetizer of assorted pickled veggies, charcoal grilled eggplant soup, the chicken and egg rice bowl; and a frozen cream cheese dessert. The omakase was $60 and while each course was extremely good, the short is that I recommend just getting the chicken and egg rice bowl for $30 by itself. The other courses were good, but I don't know if it justified an extra $30 for it. It may be worth it for a first time visitor to get an idea of the culinary range of the restaurant. Of the omakase, I particularly enjoyed the eggplant and the pickled okra. The dishes all had a depth of flavor to be expected from the kitchen of nisei. The chicken/egg bowl was amazing. The onions are so well cooked that they are both flavorful and melt in your mouth. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the rice was really saucy and cooked to perfect texture. Generous portionsThe chicken kaarage for $20 was also generous portions. The chicken was not oily at all and still very juicy. A step above most chicken kaarage out there.The pear pressure cocktail for $18 was well balanced and good. Kosho sour for $18 seemed a bit less well balanced (a bit too sweet, but was warned about this beforehand) but both very unique flavors and enjoyable.The mixology here certainly seems good, though a bit pricey starting at $18....though this is probably standard fare for Bay Area. Drinks worth trying, chicken and egg bowl must try, kaarage worth trying.Excellent service, server answers the many questions I had. Server was honest and had good recommendations. Sorry, forgot his name, but Caucasian fellow with glasses.Good atmosphere for a date or just to wind down with some friends.Would come back, would recommend!

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Incredible Japanese bar, right next to michelin- starred Nisei. I love that you have the ability to order food from Nisei's kitchen to pair with the beautiful and unique drinks. Loved the layout of the menu -- it explained the flavor profile of each drink with diagrams so you know exactly what you're getting into. I was super curious about the uni drink ($37) but ended up getting their only hot cocktail, the matcha doin'. I didn't know what to expect, but it was actually such a good drink, so warm and comforting on a cold day. The alcohol flavor was subtle and it really just tasted like a cup of hot tea! My partner got the office barrel which was much more boozy but he enjoyed it too.We shared the pumpkin cheesecake ($18) which is beautifully presented and tastes just as good. I wish the portion was bigger for the price but it was honestly worth it -- we devoured it in minutes. The interior is stunning - very dimly lit and modern feeling. The seating is very comfy and feels like you could sit there for hours. I loved that the waitstaff never rushed us; service was on the slower side but it allowed for longer conversation which is always nice. No wait on a Thursday night around 8-9pm either :) new fav bar in SF!

Lovely bar on Polk St, I really enjoyed their cocktails and the overall ambience of the place! Definitely a great place to chat while trying out new drinks. Their cocktail menu was extensive and had very interesting presentation and flavors. I liked all the cocktails I tried (4 in total) and they all tasted very different. My favorites were the Pear Pressure and the Kosho Sour but they were all fantastic. Would definitely come back to try more drinks!

Super cool and stylish Japanese cocktail bar on Polk! Heard raving reviews from friends and it did not disappoint. The seating inside looked comfortable but they were full when my friends and I got there on a Friday night so we opted to sit in their outdoor seating. Although there were heaters it was still a little cold so we kept our jackets on.The drinks were amazing! One of my friends and I ordered the Linda Linda, which was light and fruity and delicious. My other friend got the Flapple and enjoyed it as well -- hers was super cute because it had a leaf clipped on and a small apple was cut out from the leaf and placed on the ice cube!The service was also great -- someone came by to let us know when seats indoors had opened up since we were sitting outside. I definitely want to come back and try not only their other drinks but also their food menu.

Really impressed with my experience here. The vibes were immaculate. The drinks were delicious! The service was great and fast. We came in on a Friday around 10 and got seated immediately (2). The menu has a variety of options of all flavor profiles. And the presentation is chefs KISS.

Big fan of Japanese cocktail bar culture creeping its way into the city! We tried: (won't list the ingredients as they are many and wonderfully complex)- Hikari: not super sweet, but delicate and smooth, a bit floral- Linda Linda: juicy and a bit of tang from the clarified milk punch vibe!- Pear Pressure: tasted exactly like a fresh tart pear- pumpkin cheesecake: cutest ginkgo tree and fluffiest cheesecake, with delicious praline crunch It's rare that I am intrigued by almost all the options on a cocktail menu - will keep this tucked away for another moody rainy day!

What a cozy lil Japanese bar, that blew us away by the creativity and quality of their cocktails. The Wagyu Tartare was a highlight - crispy and flavorful. Cocktail-wise, the Linda Linda was a standout, with a perfect balance of citrus flavors. The Akadama was also impressive, with a rich, whiskey-forward flavor profile. The Flapple was a bit sweet for our taste, and the Pear Pressure was overpriced for the tiny quantity.However, these minor quibbles didn't detract from our overall experience. This is a great spot for a special night out or a unique cocktail experience. The service was good too.

Went with a friend on Friday night around 7pm and we found easily a table. First we ordered a drink and we asked the waiter a suggestion based on our taste and she nailed it. Then we shared the shitiko and the bowl with rice and seasonal fish and it was very good. I really liked the ambiance (very comfy and fancy restaurant) and the food. Many of the plates on the menu were very interesting, so I'd love to go back and try them.

Absolutely loved their drinks. My husband and I have been wanting to go visit bar Iris, especially after coming back from Japan. Such thoughtful drink cocktails and you can't go wrong with any of their drinks. we ordered a couple of different drinks and they were all delicious. Can't wait to come back to try their food. We came on a Saturday evening around 6:30 and got sat immediately. However folks who came shortly after, had to wait until some tables got cleared. Cute & classy bar. I believe their food comes from next door, Nesei?