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Nisei

Russian Hill · Japanese

2316 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, 94109Directions
4.6★★★★★★★★★★232 reviews

Diners say this fine dining restaurant serves up delicious clam chowder with oyster, cod, and squid with sourdough mochi, perfectly grilled unagi, and phenomenal pumpkin cheesecake with miso mousse and pepita praline. They also highlight the kind and friendly staff, the beautiful ikebana arrangements, and the intimate and luxurious atmosphere.

Japanese restaurant with Blackbird check-ins and a highlighted nonalcoholic pairing.

Nisei is a $$$ Japanese restaurant in Russian Hill, San Francisco. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday5:00 – 9:00 PM
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The experience

Trendy venue serving upscale Japanese-American fare and omakase meals, plus tasting menus.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Why go

Nisei is a Japanese restaurant with a $$$$ price level, a 4.6 Google rating across 244 reviews, and 427 all-time Blackbird check-ins.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

  • Nisei has 427 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Saturday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google shows a 4.6 rating from 244 reviews.
  • A highlighted reviewer called the nonalcoholic pairing “phenomenal.”
  • Uni, unagi, and Sando were singled out as standouts.
editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

Nisei’s Blackbird check-ins skew busiest on weekends, with Saturday and Sunday leading the count.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Amenities

Meals

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Features

Dine-inReservationsRestroom
Google Places/ updated 11d ago

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Flynet check ins

427

Neighborhood

Russian Hill

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday5:00 – 9:00 PM

Inside Nisei

The experience

Trendy venue serving upscale Japanese-American fare and omakase meals, plus tasting menus.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Review signal

4.6

232 Google reviews

$$$$

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Guide

Inside Nisei

The experience

Trendy venue serving upscale Japanese-American fare and omakase meals, plus tasting menus.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Why go

Nisei is a Japanese restaurant with a $$$$ price level, a 4.6 Google rating across 244 reviews, and 427 all-time Blackbird check-ins.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Review signal

4.6

232 Google reviews

$$$$

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inReservationsRestroom
Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

  • Nisei has 427 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Saturday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google shows a 4.6 rating from 244 reviews.
  • A highlighted reviewer called the nonalcoholic pairing “phenomenal.”
  • Uni, unagi, and Sando were singled out as standouts.
editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

Nisei’s Blackbird check-ins skew busiest on weekends, with Saturday and Sunday leading the count.

editorial/ updated 11d ago
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FAQ

What kind of food does Nisei serve?

Nisei serves Japanese cuisine.

How expensive is Nisei?

Nisei is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

Where is Nisei located?

Nisei is located at 2316 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, 94109.

How do I check in at Nisei?

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

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