When is Nisei open?
Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Sun 5–9 PM.
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Fine diningRussian Hill
Nisei
- 4.6215 reviews
- $$$$
- Closed now
Nisei is a refined modern izakaya blending inventive Japanese techniques with seasonal California ingredients, set in a sleek, intimate dining room on Polk Street. Expect meticulously plated tasting dishes, creative cocktails, and attentive service—perfect for a special-occasion meal or adventurous tasting experience.
Quick answers
Nisei in short
When is the best time to visit Nisei?
It's at its best evenings and undefined. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Nisei indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
How much does Nisei cost?
Google lists its prices as $$$$.
Where is Nisei?
2316 Polk St,San Francisco, CA 94109.
Right now · 1:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 5 pm.
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- 59°
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- 3mph
- 2pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- Closed
- tuesday
- Closed
- wednesday
- 5–9 PM
- thursday
- 5–9 PM
- friday
- 5–9 PM
- saturday
- 5–9 PM
- sundayToday
- 5–9 PM
Where and how
- 1 Nisei
- 2 Saint Frank Coffee · 1 min
- 3 Royal Ground Coffee · 2 min
- 4 Studio Gallery · 6 min
- 5 Better Half Coffee · 6 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Price $$$$
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 215 reviews
Known for
- Dinner
- Date night
- Group dining
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Art installations
The feel
- Upscale
- Trendy
- Intimate
- Couples
- Business travelers
- Solo friendly
Around Russian Hill
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Saint Frank CoffeeCafé · 1 min walk
Good nowRoyal Ground CoffeeCafé · 2 min walkStudio GalleryGallery · 6 min walk
Good nowBetter Half CoffeeCafé · 6 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses until 3 pm. Sunscreen until 2 pm.
Light layerThe whole time
SunglassesUntil 3 pm
SunscreenUntil 2 pm
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.