The selection of whiskeys is great! Had a few small plates and heaps of skewers (must get!). Reserve a table for the evenings.
Amazing whisky selection. Prices are super steep and sometimes quality is not up to it, like when they recommended the salmon and by looking and smelling at it it was obviously a kitchen clearance recommendation. They do have food happy hours where the price is tolerable or even good.
This place is great unless it is a hot day. They do not have AC and it is unbearable.Food is good, but cant enjoy it. Drinks are hella expensive.
This is a great little place to taste and enjoy various types of whiskey from around the world, not just Japanese blends. The downstairs is good for lounging, sipping on whiskey, and hanging out with friends for a chat, while the upstairs is for dining (I cant speak to the service or food quality as I havent eaten there). You can get appetizers while in the lounge as well. The servers are really helpful if you tell them the type of whiskey you might like. The prices for the whiskey seem a little on the high end, but since their whiskey list is so comprehensive, its worth a little splurge to find out what you may want to purchase at the stores.
If youre a whiskey enthusiastic, you will love this place. It seems that you can eat really good Japanese food here, but Ive ended up here for the whiskey. This lounge was suggested to me when I said I like drinking whiskey. Well, youre in for a treat.The moment you step in this establishment, its the golden glow that comes from the whiskey wall at the bar. The first floor is definitely the lounge area, but on the second floor there is the dining area. A quick glance at the menu, I saw the prices were fair. But again, I didnt eat here, so its your own risk.When arrived at the bar, I took five minutes for me to try recognize as much whiskeys as I could, but then the barman reached me the menu. Well, I though it was the menu, but it was the whiskey list. Fun fact: the whiskey list is bigger than the eating menu.I can, of course, describe how my evening went, but I will let out the details. You can take a world trip through the whiskey list, because everywhere they make whiskey, this lounge has it.Did already mention the vinyl mixer? There was a DJ with mix booth with only Blues and Jazz vinyl. This place is just perfect.
Super chill atmosphere, great selection of great whiskey
Brilliant little whiskey and sushi bar. Easy 5 stars for great cocktails, delicious food and an awesome atmosphere (and music). Very cool.Didnt know what I was doing with whisky selection but the waitress was really helpful. Whiskey menu looked like a phone book.They served me an amazing rye old fashioned. Sushi was super fresh and everything else was super tasty. 👌
Great selection of whiskey (although some are definitely over priced). Happy hour is pretty generous though. Lasting from 5:30-7:00 with a lot of items from the menu half off. The skirt steak is a must have along with the lychee mermaid. There is also a very nice VIP space on the second floor where you can enjoy your purchased whiskey bottle.
By far the best whiskey selection Ive ever seen with knowledgeable and attentive service. The food is also very good, but mostly tapas. We fed 6 easily enough with multiple rounds of karage though. While I would come back for a whiskey tasting it was too expensive for me to ask a large group to go with me again.
Food tasted amazing, the sushi was spectacular, whiskey selection is mind boggling. The whole place was very cramped, its packed way too tight with tables. The lounge area seemed spacious enough, but we were there for dinner.There was some portion issues, as the sweet potato tempura was an entire potato in several slices, and the bacon wrapped prawns were 2 small shrimps. Also the waiter was awkward and overall provided poor service.
I was really excited for this restaurant/bar and was sadly disappointed. The upstairs area is completely booked with reservations which is fine, but when I sat at the open seating area, the service was mediocre at best. The waitress was irritated that we had a large party even though we were diligent about working with her to make it easy on the check and drink orders.On the other hand, the whiskey selection is top notch and the food is good. If you love whiskey this is definitely worth a visit but might be best to make a reservation beforehand.
Fun small two-level spot in the mission. The fun here is trying a whisky you havent had before. First level is a bar and lounge with that impressive whisky selection on display. Second level has tables for dinner. Sushi and small bites are the highlights. Small dishes are in the 10 to 20 range each for the most part. A couple drinks and 2-4 small plates will easily get to $100+.
Got a flight of Japanese whisky. The server is super knowledgeable. We enjoyed our time here.
Very impressive selection of whiskeys in an elegant dark bar. Waiters are very knowledgeable and friendly.
This place is so cool! Who thought there would be a bar that serves whisky and sushi. Nihon Whisky Lounge, located in SoMa, has the most impressive selection of whiskys I have ever come across. Specializing in Japanese whiskey. They have a tasting menu as well as a cocktail menu. I tried a Whisky Sour, made with Japanese whisky and it was great. We also tried a few sushi items from the menu, which were delicious.
Love the set up of this place. The whiskey selection is awesome. The split level design of the restaurant gives the place a great open feel. The uni slider and whiskey sour are a must try. The happy hour prices are also great here.
Great lounge vibe, never gets crazy like a bar. The staff is amazing and lets you enjoy your time there while making sure you have everything you need. We asked for some recommendations at a certain price range and our server brought us out some fantastic scotches that we wouldn’t have known to try. Definitely a good spot.
Impressive whisky selection here, and the guy behind the bar (maybe the owner?) was clearly very knowledgeable. Slight disappointment that the staff werent actually Japanese given the name of the place etc - but thats probably something only I would be disappointed about. Overall I can easily believe this is the best bar for (predominately Scotch) whisky in San Francisco.
For some reason the on-tap Sapporo here tastes better than any Ive ever had. That keeps me coming back. I havent even tried the whiskey. The sushi is fine, the atmosphere is fun, and the bar is very well done. Im sure its great for a whiskey lover.Word of warning: if you sit upstairs during happy hour, they dont give you the special rates, even though youll probably order twice as much as those below. They did not inform us of this rule until after we got our check. Not cool.
My favorite chill lounge spot in the city.Great selection of whisky with knowledgeable and friendly staff. Unfortunately not the cheapest of places, but understandable.Food was also surprisingly good.Highly recommend!
Love Nihon! Exceptional scotch/whiskey selection (hundreds of bottles from all over), knowledgeable bar tenders, and good vibes. Sushi is just okay and everything is a wee bit over priced even for SF (my standard scotch is $22 a glass here, but usually $12 to $15 elsewhere). But! I always find new scotch that I love so its worth it. I usually tell the bar tender what kind of scotch I like and ask for a tasting flight of 3 similar to it (I constrain it to no more than $20ish per taster because its extremely easy to spend tons of money here if youre not careful). All in all a wonderful experience for sctoch and whiskey lovers.
Come here for the wide selection of whiskey and skip the overpriced food. We got a Groupon of $30 for $70 worth of food, but the bill without alcohol when we were done was $125+, and we still drove to Daly City for In-N-Out! The whiskey selection is enormous, so it was very worth it to try a few different types of scotches, though our bartender wasnt too familiar with the atypical brands. The hostess was very helpful in seating us promptly, especially since we didnt have reservations on a Friday night, though I still wont be coming here for a full dinner anytime again. Food was delicious, but like its sister restaurants Tsunami Sushi, the food seems overpriced for very small plates.
The food here is pretty damn good. The selection of whiskey is REALLY good. Id have to say that the price per pour of Hakashu 12y was a bit off putting. That and the Yamazaki 18y. Its a bit much in my opinion.Best thing about my experience here was the fact the gave me water with an eye dropper. You have no idea how much that means to me since 95% of places just pour water in there.Id come here if you havent been already. Definitely worth checking out.
So. Many. Whiskeys. Service is easily $$$, almost felt guilty asking for a beer to start the might however the kyara pale ale is deservedly excellent. Staff have great recommends and the vibe is perfect for catching up with friends.
Whiskey selection is extensive with a lot of Japanese and Scotch whiskeys. The food is not good and over priced. Sushi has been hanging out for a bit, rice isnt the right texture, and service can be really slow when its busy.
Rated this nicely decorated comfortable space for a bar, a 4 only because they were out of some whiskeys on the menu. Didnt try the food so I cant comment on that but Ive heard the food is good as well. Excellent service.
By far the largest whiskey and whisky selection in the City. Only better ones I have seen are in NY, London, and of course Scotland. Good price and age range also, and they also do half pours for half the price which is a good way to try a variety of whiskies. The food is mmmK as long as you treat is as munchies to go with your scotch, and not a full flegded dinner as the portions are small and the kitchen seems to have trouble keeping up with lots of orders.
Its super expensive and I wouldnt say the food is particularly worth it, but the whiskey selection is extraordinary. They are happy to work with people to help them find new whiskeys. Ive seen this place both empty and crowded so Im not sure what to expect on any given night, but its definitely a nice place to take your whiskey-drinking friend.
Cool place for friends and if you like whiskey or sake. Their wall bar has a ton of selection. It is a little pricey for food. I had a party of 10 and with food and maybe 3 rounds, our tab was $1,100.
The best collection of Whisky that I have seen in San Francisco. The kitchen is excellent and service is welcoming and attentive. Atmosphere is fantastic with regulars. Absolutely a place to repeat
On one hand, pretty good sushi, other Japanese bites, and good service On the other hand, back breaking prices on whiskey, and this is coming from someone whos lived in SF for 7 years. Its tough to recommend since theyre famous whiskey list is so out of reach for anything but a special occasion.
Cocktails were great and their whiskey list is second to none. The seating was comfortable and the vibe was relaxed but not slow. Definitely recommended for a small gathering. Did not try food though.
Incredible selection of whiskeys, Japanese and otherwise, and the bartender made great recommendations including accurate tasting notes. Groovy DJ on a Saturday night, and not busy at all... which I love!! I hope nobody else finds out about this place. ;)
Holy disappointment. I have tried the cocktails here (lychee mermaid) and had enjoyed it. Drinks I think are good. As for food, dont waste your time.The food is insanely overpriced. And thats for San Francisco!Teeny tiny portions at giant prices. Not a great combination.We had:* 2 Uni Spoon (uni with quail egg) - each order only comes with a single spoonful, which is a bit insane at $12/spoon. Instead of it being a creamy bite of uni with some notes of the other flavors, the quail egg and soy sauce overwhelmed the uni.* Torchy my Belly - good but tiny. I had hoped it would be nice chunks of salmon belly instead of thin slivers* Japanese Chicken Wings - $15(?); 5 small tiny chicken wings. The size of quail wings but without the taste. Sigh.* Salmon Roll with Lemon and Salt - Salty to the point (they put a good amount of sea salt over it) to the point you cant taste the salmon. Whats the point of using good ingredients if you cant taste it?* Millionaire cocktail - $18; good.Also: I had called several times in hopes of getting a same-day reservation but was always told they couldnt accommodate me. When we showed up, we found out half the upstairs was empty. Even then, it took about 20 minutes before even one server started talking to us. She wasnt even our server. Apparently the server for our table was nowhere to be found until she showed up much later.Edit: Forgot to mention - the decoration is really nice though.
The Japanese whiskey selection is very good. I was apprehensive about the food, but everything we tried was really, really good. A bit pricey for what you get, but a nice place to go if youre looking for something different and a little fancy.
I may be biased, since this is where I had my first date with my now-fiance. Its a super cool dimly lit loft-like atmosphere with tons of Japanese whiskies, as well as some wonderful snobby small plates. And they used to have like a 4.5 star Yelp average. Not sure what happened to knock it down to 3.5 but Im still in the love it column.
My second favorite restaurant in San Francisco. This place has amazing cocktails, wait staff and a secret seating area away from the music and bar downstairs. Their whisky list is like reading war and peace the selection is both long and full of variety. Sashimi and sushi are on the menu and come to the table artfully plated and so fresh the fish tastes like fruit.
I like whiskey, and I like lounging, but I have a hard time getting behind this place. Particularly without a reservation, Ive never felt particularly welcomed by the staff. That said, if Japanese whiskey is your thing, they undoubtedly have the best variety in town.
Very good food served here with a fun trendy atmosphere. The walls of whiskey are impressive to look at. I was there on a saturday night and the music choice was awesome. Funk and R & B, great way to get the evening started. I highly recommend the Hon maguro tasting which was the freshest bluefin, Toro, akami and chutoro Ive ever eaten.
Nihon is a whisky-lovers paradise. Ive only ever come here to try out different whiskies before purchasing them, since they have something like 500 in house. I wouldnt recommend it for large groups since its a somewhat small space, and Id recommend getting a reservation as well.
Expensive, but a dank whiskey collection and great takes on classic sushi. Its probably a great date place. I once took my ex and current ladies there at the same time, and they became friends. Now they both hate me.
Excellent cocktails, especially for whiskey fans. Music was good (live DJ on a Saturday night) but a bit loud, and the atmosphere was warm and lively. If not for the location, I would make a point of visiting more often.
Great food, excellent service and a nice atmosphere (cool, cosy and trendy all at once, and not too noisy). And you dont need to like whisky – they have delicious cocktails.
Good cocktails, a very impressive whiskey list, and take service with friendly bartenders. They will let you but half dram pours of most of the whiskey too. Only con in that the prices tend to be high.
Fantastic Restaurant, one of my favorites. Great music (they even have a DJ sometimes) and awesome food. The service is fantastic and personal as well. Not the cheapest but one of the classiest places in SF.
Cool spot if you want to try variety of whiskies and youre ok to spend some $
First the good. The food was good, scene and ambiance was nice. Service was friendly.2 stars because this place is expensive and you dont get much for the cost. Also service was extremely slow, we sat at 6:15 and left about 9pm after only having a few items. All the best on the menu was more than $10 and even cocktails were close to $20. Overpriced and slow.
Sooo many whiskeys to choose from. I like that they offer small tasting glasses so you can try a lot of exceptional scotches without breaking the bank (or your liver). The fried baby octopus (mars attacks) are really really good. Not surprisingly, they go well with whiskey.
Too loud. Prices are ridiculous and dont make sense. Their prices are more a reflection of how easy you can find something in the States rather than actual value. For example, the Yamazaki 12 is less than the no age statement replacement (the distillers reserve). The selection isnt bad if not generally expensive.
If you say you’re going to be open, then be open!Edit:To expand on this further since the owner apparently does not believe that I stopped by during business hours... I did in-fact take an Uber from the other side of the city and arrived during the posted hours of operation (on Google, on their website, and also on a sign hanging next to their front door). We were super excited to try this place, but after entering and initially being ignored, we were told that they are closed without any real apology. If we are in the neighborhood, we may give it a try again in the future, but definitely not making a special trip again!
FYI kitchen closes @ 11pm weekdays. Whisk(e)y more than makes up for it!
Awesome Japanese small bites. We both really enjoyed the smoked sausage and wings. Great happy hour prices, half off til 7pm daily.
A unique location. Excellent Japanese food combined with the best selection of Whiskeys from around the world youll find anywhere. A must visit location for a cool night out.
A hidden gem in the mission-ish area. Huge drink menu including all kinds of (surprise) whiskey. Chill vibe and lots of seating on two floors, great for having an actual conversation with company. Lots of asian-fusiony small plates to choose from too, I recommend the karaage (fried chicken). They even serve my favorite japanese whiskey, the Yamazaki 18, which will run you about $30 a pour.
Awesome atmosphere, great waitresses, and insane selection of whiskey to taste.Food, however, was just okay. Very pricey for the quality. I did, however, love the uni on a spoon.
Sat downstairs in the bar at happy hour. The food was generally okay but nothing special given the price. Cocktails were good and whisky selection is extensive.
Great selection of whiskeys with a variety of pouring options great place for late night sushi. can get a bit crowded on weekends. Friendly and efficient staff
Food was good... but next time I dine solely on cocktails and whiskey! The Dead Rabbit is a fantastic Smokey whiskey take on a Last Word. Herbal, acidic, bitter, lightly sweet— sandal wood and rose dance across the palette with a Meyer touch. Could drink a gallon of that. Yknow. If ye olde liver could handle that 😝
Says it’s open till 2:00 am we are here at 12:30 and they said the place is already closed. Sucks to pay to get here and get that kind of a reply. I was looking forward to trying this place.. but probably not now.
4-7pm happy hour! 1/2 off select cocktails, sake, beer, wine, and food. (no whisky)Good selection of happy hour food (indicated by the * on the menu).
What a great spot. Super chilled. Food is excellent and drinks are lots of fun. We enjoyed the wagyu kushiyaki, agadashi tofu, and three rolls: yamato, shone knife and the spiders. All were equally delicious.
Unfortunately, this place treated us poorly. The highlights:1. The really bitchy, snippy waitress who took her bickering with the bartender out on us as we went from the bar to the tables;2. Drinks that were too expensive, e.g. $18 for a single pour of Whistle Pig ... and the bottle prices ...3. The lights that came on at 1:30 when their hours are until 2:00 and our big group was the only one there ... oh, they close at 1:30? OHH, no, they are kicking us out! How professional.
Very good whiskey selection. Some of the best Japanese Ive had. Some of the freshest sushi Ive tasted even growing up in SoCal near the water.
Fun cosy Japanese Whiskey bat and small bites of tasty Japanese fare. Wide selection of all whiskeys and selection of cocktails. Great seared mackerel carpaccio with apple. Yum
Its a lovely place to catch up with friends while sharing food and drinks! I highly recommend the Butabara, Shishito if youre okay with a nice kick of spiciness, and the Sesame Salmon Go roll!
Great food and vibe! The upstairs is nicer because the downstairs is way too bright. I was with my boyfriend but a date down there would be so awkward!
Are you into your whiskey? Or just starting to figure out what this brown water is all about? Then stop on by the Nihon Whisky Lounge, have a chat with the bartender, let them know what kind of stuff you like and explore the wide and often rare variety of Scottish, Irish, American, Japanese and Indian whisky they have lining the walls.
Amazing whiskey selection and goes surprisingly well with the dining menu. Definitely try Torch my belly, you will not regret an evening here!
Love this place. Some of the best izakaya in the bay area and one hell of whiskey list to boot. Very cute corner space on 14th and Folsom that makes you feel like you are in central Shibayu.
Solid happy hour menu. And the incomparable whiskey selection combined with the hip and chic atmosphere make for an amazing experience.
Knowledgeable staff serving very thoughtfully crafted whiskey cocktails.
The food is decent but the whiskey selection is outstanding and the cocktails are superb. Casual attire is fine here.
Food is good; the simplest dishes are the best. Generic, slightly-too-loud techno music. Good whiskey selection & whiskey cocktails.
They asked me about my service dog certificate. I offered them a soft copy but they kicked us out, even without seeing it but asking a hard copy. It’s discriminated against to minors. I won’t go back ever again.
Amazing food and largest selection of Whiskeys, but only go during Happy Hour, otherwise it is too expensive
Largest japanese whiskey list in the country. #6 for largest overall whiskey list in the country. Quality good as well. A hidden gem!!
Good food, good drinks, hefty prices. Best for happy hour. Every sushi roll he had was great.
Great whisky selection, great snacks as well. They also serve other types of alcohols and Japanese cocktails too
The food was amazing definitely would recommend to anyone looking for some quality sushi and drinks. Just come prepared to spend money but it will definitely be worth it.
Food here is surprisingly good!
Great whisky selection. Sadly more than a little pricey (plus a $65 minimum per person!!)
Huge selection of Whiskeys. If you want it, they may have it. Just be prepared to pay for it. Fun atmosphere.
Go there for their amazing whisky selections, not their food. Can get a little loud. A lot of SF bros.
Im not much of a whisky drinker and Im vegetarian but the people I was with absolutely loved the Japanese drinks. The atmosphere itself was eerily cool.
Really nice place for a drink and some snacks. The food is excellent and really well executed. Great deals at happy hour and totally worth it
I had a nice experience, but it was a bit trendy for me. Came here for a work dinner (someone else chose the place). Probably a better fit for after work drinks with coworkers.
Excellent selection of Whiskey, especially Scotch and Japanese Whiskeys. Knowledgeable bartenders are friendly and offer great advice.
Ever had too much sushi but you had to eat it anyway. Nothing alleviates that pain like a good glass of whiskey. Boom! Nihon to the rescue. Sit in the back room for the ideal atmosphere.
Excellent sushi and whiskey selection. Staff was very knowledgeable of the menu and very attentive.
Service staff was excellent. Interior was excellent. Cocktails excellent. Ambience and background music excellent. Food very mediocre for the high price point.
Great DJ played when we were there. Kind staff, amazing selection of whiskey, space looks great too.
Overrated and overpriced for what you oh. They super overcharge for Japanese sake which you can buy at the Japanese store for cheap. Food was decently good
Almost everything was delicious. Master bar tender really knows his whisky. Great selection.
Fantastic selection of whiskies . Super knowledgeable staff. Really chill vibe to relax and have a conversation.
Terrific whiskey selection. Amazing isakaya food! (Except for the chicken)
Good food and excellent whisky selection but the prices are a little obscene
Great sushi and by far the best whiskey selection I have seen in San Francisco.
Great place. Its a bit expensive, however, the food is good and there are so many dink choices. Excellent atmosphere!
Fantastic sushi & great whiskey recommendations! The chai infused cocktail was also excellent
Please reopen again soon. No one in this city can sniff your jockstrap with regards to quality of selection and vibe.
Amazing selection of whiskies and great Japanese food, will visit again!
Nice selection of whiskeys of all types. Some interesting scotches and peeted Japanese whiskeys.
If you want whiskey and bourbon as dinner youve found your new favorite place for excellent selection.
Whiskey selection is insane... In the membrane.
They have a great happy hour. Best place to come for drinks and eats with friends
Great whiskey selection, be prepared to spend a lot here. Not cheap
Great food, and you really cant fault the whisky selection
OUR GENTLEMAN BARTENDER PULLED ABOUT 12 DIFFERENT WHISKEYS OUT AND INTRODUCED US TO EACH OF THEM AND HELPED US UNDERSTAND THE VARIATIONS. WE TRIED THE SPRINGBANK 25 YEAR FIRST. FOR MYSELF IT WAS SPLENDOR. ADORED THE VISCOCITY THICKNESS OF ITS PROOF AND AS I SWIRLED IT IN MY MOUTH AND SIPPED FOR THE FIRST IT WAS LITERALLY A BILATERAL PHYSIOLOGICAL REACTION...A BLANKET OF WARMTH FROM THE TIPS OF MY SHOULDER BLADES TO THE CENTER OF MY HEART. IT WAS LIKE A WARM SEXY EMBRACE PREPARING FOR A CUDDLE IN MY OWN BEING, LUXURIOUS, SILKY, AND BEYOND SATISFYING. THE SCENT AND FLAVORS I KEPT HONING OVER WAS MAYBE A WALNUT CASTE YET MY MIND CONTINUED TO ENVISION MACADAMIA VANILLA COOKIE DOUGH...STRONG VANILLA UNDERTONES. EVEN AFTER THE LAST SIP I COULDNT HELP BUT WANT TO SMELL THE LASTING WHISKY FILM STILL PERMEATING THE GLASS. THIS WAS INDEED MY FAVORITE. WE TRIED ANOTHER YAMASAKI WHISKY 12 YEARS LESS VISCIOUS HENCE LESS PROOF; IT WARMED THE BACK OF THE THROAT ONLY. IT WOULD BE A GREAT FIT FOR A DAY WHISKY DURING LUNCH EVEN A WORK DAY; IT WAS LIGHT CRISP & REFRESHING. EDAMAME & SEAWEED & PICKLED TAPAS WERE SERVED WITH JAPANESE STYLE PRESENTATION. LOVELY EXPERIENCE WE WILL RETURN SOON. THANK YOU.
Incredible whiskey selection, delicious food and tasty specialty cocktails.
Hip and relevant. As the place name suggests, it is a Japanese whiskey lounge. Gem in the city... But quite expensive too.
If you like whisky - Scotch or Japanese in particular than this place is a must visit
A voluminous whiskey collection leaning (of course) towards the Asian producers. Be sure to hit them up for HH...fantastic prices!
Even with happy hour, it works out to $50 a person for two drinks and some half priced food
Excellent selection of whiskeys but at a high price point.
I prefer the smaller counterpart, Tsunami. This place has a great vibe and good food, but is very expensive.
Shockingly clean. great drink menu. fairly priced fish.
Whiskey, whisky. Spread yourself with tastes of Japanese Whiskey. Have some sashimi, some seaweed salad. Then have more Whiskey.
Excellent uni, whiskey are good, good selection. A bit pricey.
Good drinks, nice staff, and decent sushi. Yes, Id go back.
Expensive, but what isnt in this city? The food was excellent and the whisky even better.
Beautiful bar with terrible service and overpriced drinks. Definitely not coming back again.
Good drinks and great food. Service was extremely efficient.
Whiskey selection is really good, and yes I used an e.
Great selection and top notch service. A little spendy, but fun for a special occasion
Amazing whiskey, helpful staff, and an awesome happy hour.
Great food, great whiskeys, but you pay for it.
Fun little whisky bar, overwhelming selection, music is nice and loud so you have to get close to your company to chat
Great collection of whiskeys, cozy ambience and delicious food!
This place is great for happy hour! Half priced sushi!
Awesome service, cool atmosphere, and decent prices. I love the ambiance!
Great selection of whiskeys and tasty food.
Great service but pricey sushi and I didnt even see a sushi chef!! $$$$$$$$$$$
Good happy hour plates, good for a few drinks, small bites.
Great whiskey selection but quite expensive
Great selection of Whisky. Dram heaven
Excellent and strong drinks, and a very cool vibe.
Please reopen soon, best date spot in SF
Great selection of whiskeys but very expensive
/i love Whisky so it is a non-brainer to go here
A few menu whisky drinks not available
Great whisky bar and great food.
Great place to host a party at for a business fund raiser
Friendly wait staff, over priced though. I guess thats SF for you
Great sushi and whiskey. what more do you need?
Bring it back! 😭😭😭♥️
Great selection and knowledgeable bar tenders.
Excellent sushi happy hour!
Never heard of half the whiskeys in the place.
Great sazerac. Not so great burbon old fashion.
Fun place. Had a great time!
The selection of whisky is outstanding.
Excellent selection, very nice ambiance
Excellent whiskey, food, and service
Best happy hour in town!
Up there for extensive collection, well-represented
Incredible selection of whiskeys
Great unfiltered sake, wonderful service
Beautiful ambiance, great food
Great happy hour spot.
Awesome Japanese whiskey bar.
They dont open until after 5:00
Great whiskey cocktails!
Very cozy for date night.
Interesting drinks and sushi. Expensive.
Spicy Tickle here is a must try
Great whiskey selection
Great food and drinks.
Awesome but pricey.
Incredible food and drinks!
Loved it!
Great whisky and food
Solid date night spot
Fun sushi rolls.
Nice place to chill.
Overpriced, small pours
Incredible selection of whiskey!
Great whiskey selection
Great
Takoyaki is on point-ah
The best restaurant
Great interior
Cool place
Very nice place to go for a walk or as a tourist
Excellent service!!
Total reviews rating 4.4
194 Reviews for Nihon Whisky Lounge 2024:
Review №1
2018-09-25 10:53:55Great place to grab a drink and some food.After reading about this place I decided we had to go. It lived up to every expectation.Whiskey selection was amazing.Staff was super friendly and very knowledgeable.If you’re in San Francisco make sure you check them out.
Review №2
2018-03-23 17:07:15Excellent whiskey tasting experience! The bartender, Anthony, was very knowledgeable and friendly. They do not have set flights, so you can build your own. I tried the port cask Kavalan and two local whiskeys. Great place for a whiskey tasting, date night, or night out with friends.
Review №3
2018-06-06 07:32:02Best hole in the wall find ever. Food was damn good which I wasn’t expecting. Asian sky bar atmosphere had an awesome chill vibe. Japanese whiskey lives up to its reputation and this is only place you can get most of the good stuff. Staff is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable too.
Review №4
2020-02-12 06:33:49An amazing vibe ! And an absolutely fantastic whiskey selection are not the only things great about this place. The sashimi plate, the sweet potato fries, everything was sooooooo good !!!
Review №5
2019-11-15 07:28:32Their happy hour is one of sf’s best kept secrets. 1/2 off select dishes - they don’t skimp on the selections either- along with discounts on cocktails and whiskeys. A bit small though so be sure to get there early for a seat.
Review №6
2018-07-14 10:02:47Definitely one of my all time favorite places in SF. If youre a scotch aficionado or if you enjoy upscale Japanese cuisine, this is the place for you - the food truly is incredible and the scotch selection is hard to beat in SF. The decor and atmosphere (modern Asian inspired but still very cozy) make it the perfect place for a first date or a small friends gathering.
Review №7
2018-08-04 17:26:34Nice laid back environment if you arrive before 10pm.Food is good but some items can be disappointing. Last time I was there the shishito peppers were extremely hot and I could not eat them.Their whiskey selection is extensive with some great choices. They also serve cocktails and I believe a few wines.Theres also DJ playing some lounge music which helps creating a laid back vibe.My only complaint: some customers can be disruptive after a few drinks and staff is not effective at dealing with them, i.e. does nothing.
Review №8
2018-04-11 12:23:47Simply amazing. The Go Ten Sashimi was spectacular and used the freshest of ingredients. The Shonen Knife used truffle oil that gave a unique flavor, but still was fantastic.
Review №9
2019-07-28 05:44:48Excellent service. Good food. Excellent whiskey recommendations.
Review №10
2018-09-16 03:53:56Innovative cocktails. Crazy selection of whiskey. Fu n bartender. Happy hour menu from 5:30 to 7. Very good deals.