Aisa Shelley Expanded Bar Oliver to San Francisco
The restaurateur is opening a second location of the Manhattan venue at 2259 Fillmore St.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Restaurateur Aisa Shelley announced plans to bring her Manhattan-based concept Bar Oliver to San Francisco. The new venue will be located at 2259 Fillmore St. in a space formerly occupied by Alice & Olivia.
Why it matters
This expansion is part of the Upper Fillmore Revitalization Project, an initiative led by Neil Mehta that has invested more than $100 million to bring new businesses to the neighborhood.
The Upper Fillmore Revitalization Project has directed more than $100 million toward commercial development on Fillmore Street. The new restaurant will occupy the 2259 Fillmore St. address formerly held by Alice & Olivia.
The players
Aisa Shelley
Aisa Shelley is a restaurateur who operates established dining venues in Manhattan.
Neil Mehta
Neil Mehta leads the Upper Fillmore Revitalization Project and works to bring new businesses into the neighborhood where he grew up.
The details
The upcoming San Francisco location will feature a full bar and an open hearth as part of its dining experience. The expansion follows the successful launch of the original Bar Oliver in Lower Manhattan in 2024.
Timeline
2020: The Clay Theater closed its doors.
2024: The original Bar Oliver opened in Manhattan.
August 2026: Neil Mehta's group purchased a building on Fillmore Street.
Next year: The Clay Theater could potentially reopen.
Market Landscape
The arrival of Bar Oliver follows the investment patterns established by the Upper Fillmore Revitalization Project. This initiative actively selects tenants for its properties to reshape the commercial makeup of the Fillmore Street corridor.
Local residents can anticipate a new dining option featuring open-hearth cooking at the former Alice & Olivia storefront. This addition is part of a larger effort to revitalize the retail and hospitality landscape on Fillmore Street.
The takeaway
The transformation of the Fillmore Street corridor continues as private investment funds prioritize new culinary destinations. Residents can monitor local development news to track when the theater and restaurant projects begin operations.
Further reading
Learn more about local business activity in our San Francisco Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Francisco Chronicle.
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