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Bar Iris

Russian Hill · Cocktail Bar

2310 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109Directions
4.6★★★★★★★★★★253 reviews

People say this cocktail bar offers innovative and delicious cocktails, with some being described as culinary experiences. They highlight the unique and experimental flavors, as well as the refreshing and balanced nature of the drinks. They also like the elegant and cozy ambiance, and the top-notch service.

Precise cocktails, polished service, and verified weekend check-in activity.

Bar Iris is a $$ Cocktail Bar restaurant in Russian Hill, San Francisco. It has logged 3,075 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday5:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday5:00 – 11:00 PM
bar-iris.com

The experience

Posh, Japanese-inspired spot for upscale cocktails served at a sleek bar or in a cozy room.

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Why go

Bar Iris is a $$ cocktail bar with a strong public signal: a 4.5 Google rating across 260 reviews and 3,075 all-time Blackbird check-ins. The on-chain traffic clusters hardest on Saturday and Sunday.

Reviewers keep circling the same strengths: carefully crafted cocktails, a polished atmosphere, and staff who can guide the table. One review calls out a star chart that explains drink balance; another notes that many drinks can be made non-alcoholic and are delicious in that form as well.

The picture is specific: a cocktail list built for exploration, service that translates the menu instead of reciting it, and standout weekend check-in activity.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Fast facts

  • Bar Iris has 3,075 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Sunday.
  • Google users rate it 4.5 from 260 reviews.
  • Reviewers praise a drink menu with a star chart explaining flavor balance.
  • Highlighted reviews call out strong non-alcoholic cocktail options.
editorial/ updated 9d ago

Did you know

Bar Iris has logged 3,075 Blackbird check-ins, with Saturday and Sunday leading the pack.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Full menu

mains

  • OMAKASE - OYAKO-DON

    best way to explore our menu comes with nisei opening bite, tsukemono, omurice with trout roe, nisei dessert

    $60.00
  • OMAKASE - GYU-DON

    best way to explore our menu comes with nisei opening bite, tsukemono, omurice with trout roe, nisei dessert

    $65.00
  • OMAKASE - CHIRASHI

    best way to explore our menu comes with nisei opening bite, tsukemono, omurice with trout roe, nisei dessert

    $72.00
  • OMAKASE - CAVIAR SUB

    $35.00

small-plates

  • ONIGIRI

    grilled riceball, shio konbu, sesame, and mentaiko

    $8.00
  • ONIGIRI - TROUT ROE

    $9.00
  • ONIGIRI - CAVIAR

    $45.00
  • NEGIHAMA TEMAKI

    chopped yellowtail and negi

    $15.00
  • SAKE TEMAKI

    salmon. sushi rice. nori

    $16.00
  • HAMACHI TEMAKI

    amber jack. tare. umeboshi. shiso. tare. sushi rice. nori

    $16.00
  • WAGYU TEMAKI

    American Wagyu. sushi rice. nori

    $16.00
  • UNI TEMAKI

    santa barbara sea urchin. tare. sushi rice. nori

    $20.00
seed menu intel/ updated 9d ago

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Check in momentum

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Flynet check ins

3,075

Neighborhood

Russian Hill

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№4

of 6 Russian Hill spots this month

vs neighborhood median

0.7× the Russian Hill median

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 6 Russian Hill spots.

Last 30 days

101 check ins

−56% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Tuesdaytoday
12a12p11p
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday5:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday5:00 – 11:00 PM

Inside Bar Iris

The experience

Posh, Japanese-inspired spot for upscale cocktails served at a sleek bar or in a cozy room.

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Review signal

4.6

253 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Guide

Inside Bar Iris

The experience

Posh, Japanese-inspired spot for upscale cocktails served at a sleek bar or in a cozy room.

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Why go

Bar Iris is a $$ cocktail bar with a strong public signal: a 4.5 Google rating across 260 reviews and 3,075 all-time Blackbird check-ins. The on-chain traffic clusters hardest on Saturday and Sunday.

Reviewers keep circling the same strengths: carefully crafted cocktails, a polished atmosphere, and staff who can guide the table. One review calls out a star chart that explains drink balance; another notes that many drinks can be made non-alcoholic and are delicious in that form as well.

The picture is specific: a cocktail list built for exploration, service that translates the menu instead of reciting it, and standout weekend check-in activity.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Review signal

4.6

253 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Full menu

mains

  • OMAKASE - OYAKO-DON

    best way to explore our menu comes with nisei opening bite, tsukemono, omurice with trout roe, nisei dessert

    $60.00
  • OMAKASE - GYU-DON

    best way to explore our menu comes with nisei opening bite, tsukemono, omurice with trout roe, nisei dessert

    $65.00
  • OMAKASE - CHIRASHI

    best way to explore our menu comes with nisei opening bite, tsukemono, omurice with trout roe, nisei dessert

    $72.00
  • OMAKASE - CAVIAR SUB

    $35.00

small-plates

  • ONIGIRI

    grilled riceball, shio konbu, sesame, and mentaiko

    $8.00
  • ONIGIRI - TROUT ROE

    $9.00
  • ONIGIRI - CAVIAR

    $45.00
  • NEGIHAMA TEMAKI

    chopped yellowtail and negi

    $15.00
  • SAKE TEMAKI

    salmon. sushi rice. nori

    $16.00
  • HAMACHI TEMAKI

    amber jack. tare. umeboshi. shiso. tare. sushi rice. nori

    $16.00
  • WAGYU TEMAKI

    American Wagyu. sushi rice. nori

    $16.00
  • UNI TEMAKI

    santa barbara sea urchin. tare. sushi rice. nori

    $20.00
seed menu intel/ updated 9d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Fast facts

  • Bar Iris has 3,075 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Sunday.
  • Google users rate it 4.5 from 260 reviews.
  • Reviewers praise a drink menu with a star chart explaining flavor balance.
  • Highlighted reviews call out strong non-alcoholic cocktail options.
editorial/ updated 9d ago

Did you know

Bar Iris has logged 3,075 Blackbird check-ins, with Saturday and Sunday leading the pack.

editorial/ updated 9d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Bar Iris?

Bar Iris has logged 3,075 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Bar Iris busiest?

Bar Iris is busiest on Friday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Bar Iris serve?

Bar Iris serves Cocktail Bar cuisine.

How expensive is Bar Iris?

Bar Iris is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Bar Iris?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Bar Iris in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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