Nihon Whisky Lounge

4.1 (323)

$50 and over

Japanese

1779 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Lively

Nihon offers contemporary Japanese cuisine with a sophisticated twist on the traditional Japanese Izakaya (Japanese version of tapas). The cuisine also offers a wide array of fresh sashimi and sushi rolls.
If you are a whisky lover, Nihon also offers the largest single malt selection found on the west coast with over 400 selections all available through bottle purchase. All bottles purchased can be stored in a private locker in the premises for future visits. Nihon is renowned for amazing house made creative whisky and champagne cocktails.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Japanese Speciality
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm Closed Sunday & Monday for private events
Website
http://www.dajanigroup.net/establishments/nihon-whisky-lounge/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Yohei Sugihara
Private party facilities
We offer a private room that can accommodate up to 20 guests. The whole venue can be booked accommodating up to 100 guests.

Location
1779 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Neighborhood
SOMA
Cross street
14th Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Entertainment
DJ's play Friday & Saturday from 8pm-1am.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Nihon Whisky Lounge.

4.1

(323)

3.9Food
3.7Service
4.0Ambience
0.4Value

Noise • Energetic

323 Reviews

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Funkmeister
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 20, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and super nice Service.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City8 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 31, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Careful when ordering whiskey
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MissB Gold
Seattle17 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time at Nihon. Superb selection of liquor and premium cuts of fish and meat. Happy Hour is amazing as well.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome experience! Johnny was our server and he was the perfect host. We will be back!!!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 2, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another lovely night at Nihon! Great drinks and really good modern Japanese in a hip atmosphere.
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TerryW
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 25, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My son (24) thought it was the best meal he had ever eaten. It was my first experience of Japanese whiskies and I really enjoyed tasting some and the breadth of the selection.
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MarkL
San Francisco3 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 25, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Amazing selection of single malt Scotch, imaginative and well prepared cooked items. Service was pleasant and friendly, although plates were whisked away too quickly.
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fabulist
San Francisco49 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 12, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Pretty average. Nothing special.
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KarenM
San Francisco15 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 21, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food. Great drinks. Loved it. Great happy hour prices. Unusual location and unexpected interior. Unique. It does not fit any mold.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City7 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 5, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Overpriced whisky. Be aware, the first column is a tasting, the second a single shot and the 3rd a bottle. Don't be fooled into thinking the 1st column get you a full pour.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Japanese Speciality
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm Closed Sunday & Monday for private events
Website
http://www.dajanigroup.net/establishments/nihon-whisky-lounge/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Yohei Sugihara
Private party facilities
We offer a private room that can accommodate up to 20 guests. The whole venue can be booked accommodating up to 100 guests.

Location
1779 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Neighborhood
SOMA
Cross street
14th Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Entertainment
DJ's play Friday & Saturday from 8pm-1am.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

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