Nisei

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Events & Specials

In honor of National Caviar Day, please join us for a luxurious seven course caviar tasting menu. July 26th,5:00 pm. The team at Nisei will be featuring caviar on present, past and new dishes to make the evening a truly special event! Reservations are required. Book on website.

About

Nisei is a testament to Chef David Yoshimura's Japanese-American heritage. Their tasting menu is based on modern California Washoku cuisine. Washoku means "harmony of food," and is also referred to as the "home cooking" of Japan. Stop by for an all-around excellent and unforgettable dining experience!

Reviews

Overall rating

(based on 66 responses)

4.9 (out of 5.0)

Member reviews

  • Stopped in for yet another post-dinner nightcap. Warm and friendly welcome at the bar once more. Enjoyed the "blueberry" barrel-aged cocktail in a unique vessel. Always a treat to drop in here. Will be back soon to try one more new one on the menu.

    EMSan Francisco, CAJuly 19, 2026
  • Back only two days later on Sunday eve because I heard that they're taking a break for the holiday week and that there'd be a few upcoming menu changes for the summer. Ordered the gyu-don bowl and the brand new peach cocktail. Once again treated very well at the bar. I'll be back later this month, or at least this summer.

    EMSan Francisco, CAJuly 02, 2026
  • Once again swung by on a Friday eve in the middle of laundry duty. Was greeted warmly at the bar (got a free seat even though it was busy). Ordered new menu items since I was last in several months ago, enjoying the negihama temaki, kuzu chip, sourdough mochi, negi-ma, and matcha cheesecake, with the sixth and latest barrel-aged cocktail beside. I'll be back very soon.

    EMSan Francisco, CAJuly 01, 2026
  • My favorite place to dine out in SF. Innovative Japanese food with California seasonal ingredients (mostly), great beverage program, and super great service from the staff.

    MGSan Francisco , CAJune 18, 2026
  • This was my first experience dining at omakase style fusion fine dining. Nisei blew my mind! Not just by the food quality but also the experience. Staff were super friendly & professional. Pretty pricey but worth it.

    FWSouth san Francisco , CAJune 17, 2026
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Nisei Summary

Japanese

Open today: 5:00PM to 9:00PM

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  • Thu 7/23/2026, benefits are available
  • Fri 7/24/2026, benefits are available
  • Sat 7/25/2026, benefits are available
  • Sun 7/26/2026, benefits are available
  • Mon 7/27/2026, benefits are not available
  • Tue 7/28/2026, benefits are not available
  • Wed 7/29/2026, benefits are available

Location

2316 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94109

Contact

Hours

  • MonClosed
  • TueClosed
  • Wed5:00PM to 9:00PM
  • Thu5:00PM to 9:00PM
  • Fri5:00PM to 9:00PM
  • Sat5:00PM to 9:00PM
  • Sun5:00PM to 9:00PM
Please note the above hours may vary.

Details

Benefit guidelines

Unlimited visits; Cash back awarded on qualifying dines up to the maximum spending limit of $600 per month.

Payment options

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Cuisine

Japanese

Establishment type

Upscale

Open for

Dinner

Events & Specials

In honor of National Caviar Day, please join us for a luxurious seven course caviar tasting menu. July 26th,5:00 pm. The team at Nisei will be featuring caviar on present, past and new dishes to make the evening a truly special event! Reservations are required. Book on website.

About

Nisei is a testament to Chef David Yoshimura's Japanese-American heritage. Their tasting menu is based on modern California Washoku cuisine. Washoku means "harmony of food," and is also referred to as the "home cooking" of Japan. Stop by for an all-around excellent and unforgettable dining experience!

Location

2316 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94109

Contact

Hours

  • MonClosed
  • TueClosed
  • Wed5:00PM to 9:00PM
  • Thu5:00PM to 9:00PM
  • Fri5:00PM to 9:00PM
  • Sat5:00PM to 9:00PM
  • Sun5:00PM to 9:00PM
Please note the above hours may vary.

Reviews

Overall rating

(based on 66 responses)

4.9 (out of 5.0)

Member reviews

  • Stopped in for yet another post-dinner nightcap. Warm and friendly welcome at the bar once more. Enjoyed the "blueberry" barrel-aged cocktail in a unique vessel. Always a treat to drop in here. Will be back soon to try one more new one on the menu.

    EMSan Francisco, CAJuly 19, 2026
  • Back only two days later on Sunday eve because I heard that they're taking a break for the holiday week and that there'd be a few upcoming menu changes for the summer. Ordered the gyu-don bowl and the brand new peach cocktail. Once again treated very well at the bar. I'll be back later this month, or at least this summer.

    EMSan Francisco, CAJuly 02, 2026
  • Once again swung by on a Friday eve in the middle of laundry duty. Was greeted warmly at the bar (got a free seat even though it was busy). Ordered new menu items since I was last in several months ago, enjoying the negihama temaki, kuzu chip, sourdough mochi, negi-ma, and matcha cheesecake, with the sixth and latest barrel-aged cocktail beside. I'll be back very soon.

    EMSan Francisco, CAJuly 01, 2026
  • My favorite place to dine out in SF. Innovative Japanese food with California seasonal ingredients (mostly), great beverage program, and super great service from the staff.

    MGSan Francisco , CAJune 18, 2026
  • This was my first experience dining at omakase style fusion fine dining. Nisei blew my mind! Not just by the food quality but also the experience. Staff were super friendly & professional. Pretty pricey but worth it.

    FWSouth san Francisco , CAJune 17, 2026
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Details

Benefit guidelines

Unlimited visits; Cash back awarded on qualifying dines up to the maximum spending limit of $600 per month.

Payment options

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Cuisine

Japanese

Establishment type

Upscale

Open for

Dinner

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