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Tue-Thu. 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
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I hit this place up Friday with my boyfriend and it was great! The ambiance is very classy; dim lights, a pianist and singer crooning classic tunes. I got the Chocolate Truffle martini for $10 and it was spectacular. I didn't taste a heavy pour but judging by how it hit me it must have been about two drinks worth of alcohol. And if you've forgotten what neighborhood it's located in: the place was packed and I'm pretty sure we were the only straight couple there, which added to the fun!
I hosted my friend's surprise birthday party here on a Friday night and they were so accommodating!
We first started out with a reservation for 10 people, but ended up with 22 total and I was impressed at how quickly they added extra tables and place setting for everyone. And best of all.....
THEY GAVE EVERYONE THEIR OWN INDIVIDUAL CHECKS!!!!!!!!!!!
there was no question of who is in charge of the bill etc. I swear that alone made my night. Not to mention the Thin-Mintini and great pasta dish.
We really wanted to like this place, but everything about it sucks. The peanut butter martini should have some pb taste, as the name implies, but it did not. It is so incredibly difficult to find good chocolate martinis in SD and this place is another failure. Given how empty it was on a Friday night, I can only assume it's not the most popular place in the neighborhood. We walked over to another place after this, and it was packed.
The food at this place is horrific. The caesar salad was the worst I've ever had, and usually that's my favorite thing. The spinach salad was no better. The mushroom risotto had a really strange after taste, and the cheese plate? Very bland with a really poor selection of cheeses. Brie, cheddar, a very mild blue and some extremely soft grapes...how pathetic. We will definitely not be back.
This past weekend, I was sitting at the bar at Martinis Above Fourth and chatting with some buddies while listening to Chaz and Aaron sing jazz tunes. While this was going on, I decided to branch out a little bit and order something different from the menu, and in the process I made a fantastic discovery:
The tomato pea risotto is the most delicious dish ever.
I kid you not! The risotto is so smooth, creamy, jam-packed with flavor, and completely out of this world. I was tempted to lick my plate clean when I was done...but I had to maintain a semblance of decorum, you know.
I also had the absolute best Pearl Necklace martini to go along with the risotto. Bartender Elie really knows how to pour a pitch-perfect drink. Sweet (but not too sweet), lightly fruity, and completely smooth. Love it.
Don't take my word for it. Just go and try 'em for yourself!
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I arranged a work function here figuring that since most of the people in attendance enjoyed martinis. It wasn't hard to find and there was plenty of street parking. This was a Thursday so the parking may be an issue on the weekends. The place is located on the second floor so you have to take an elevator up and when the doors open they open into the restaurant. I felt like I was in a movie when I entered. This place has an old lounge kind of feel. I loved it!
I found a seat in the bar and wanted to grab a drink while waiting for the rest of my party to arrive. I am handed what appeared to be a small book. Upon opening it I found it to be the bible of martinis. I didn't know where to start. After 20 minutes of weighing my options I settled on a lime pie martini. I swear to you that I sipped a little bit of heaven. I closed my eyes and I could hear the angles sing for joy with my new found best friend.
The rest of my coworkers arrived shortly and everyone ordered. Not one person was upset with their drink choice. The only other one I decided to try was a fruit punch martini. I had to stop after my second one because an hour into our meeting we had to finish up and call it a night. The drinks are strong but we weren't able to taste the alcohol. That is a tell tale sign of good bartender but poor planning on my part.
We all laughed and had fun but vowed next time to plan ahead and arrange for drivers so we can experiment more with the drinks. Everyone here is very friendly and the found humor with our situation. I can't wait to go back.
It wasn't all bad.
Went there for the first time with some pals for some unexpectedly HUGE martinis before hittin' the town. The place could be right out of a cheesy 60's film - REALLY liked the decor of this 2nd floor lounge. Pianist/Singer Carol Curtis was at the ivories, and graciously accepted a few requests.
The martinis are poured at the table for you, and are worth the prices. Not to mention the variety of their martini menu. Our waiter Joey was really attentive and very friendly. Kudos!
The crowd? Kinda mixed - oldies (but goodies), muscle heads (whose best "dinner" attire is usually a black tank-top and a vapid stare), and the odd twink stuffed in between for good measure. The place had a relaxing but energized feel - we were planted smack dab in the middle of the dining room, so we got to see it all. We DID have a nice time.
Now the ca-ca part: the salads.
Oh, boy. I ordered the avocado/mango/toasted almond spinach salad. It was, hands down, the worst sald I have ever had. A small, unattractive pile of dry spinach in the middle of the plate with pre-packaged toasted almonds haphazardly thrown on top, and literally 5 small diced cubes of browning avocado - same with the mango. I asked for more and mentioned the skimpy-ness of the toppings. Joey brought more: hacked pieces of more mango which was absolutely tasteless, and more brown avocado. Sent the whole thing back and got a Caesar. "Can't screw up a Caesar", you say? Chopped romaine with industrial parmesan on top, no garnish, no tomatoes (although not traditional, I know), and two apologetic anchovies basking on top. They lay still to avoid attracting attention, I think. Choked this down out of mere hunger and called it a night.
the bill? 4 martinis, 2 appetizers and 2 crap-tastic salads (my room-mate had one, too, and despised it) = $90 !!!!!
holy shit.
Go for the drinks, go for the piano music, go for friend time, but don't eat there.
This place was a vacation spot for my sweet tooth - every Martini that we had reminded us of eating and drinking childhood grape kool-aid martini's and rootbeer float martini's!!!
We had 4 different types of steak however the Ribeye and mushrooms are amazing....
**********************Quick Top 5 Martini's*******************************
1) Snickers-Tini
2) Honey Don't-tini
3) Hawaiian Punch-tini
4) Tanger-tini
5) Thin Mint-tini
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Have a BLAST with the LIVE MUSIC as well....
Came here on a Saturday for a girls night out after going to Ray at Night in Northpark.
Well, the martinis were strong as they should be, and so many GREAT flavors. Not only are they good at making drinks, but their lava cake and their banana custard pastry were wonderful!
Our waiter was HILARIOUS and our conversations included "Pearl Necklace" (one of their drinks) and "nuts"...so we had a gay old time...hehehe.
This place is so entertaining and the crowd is light and funny. Atmosphere was loungey, but not pretentious, and service was GREAT! They had a lounge singer singing as well.
Disclaimer: if you have problems with gay men who are open with their sexuality, DO NOT COME HERE!
I will be back for more good times!
Happy drinking,
T
You like martinis? There's a large selection to choose from here, which is a good thing. The drinks, however, are so good you can barely taste the alcohol. Don't go crazy though because the alcohol is there. It just creeps on you slowly.
Had myself the Watermelon Jolly Rancher and guess what? Tasted just like its name. Also tried the Grape Kool-Aid....aww, man that's so dangerous because you can drink like 3-4 of those with no problem. Reminded me of the good ol days mixin that sugary powder in a pitcher of water with a wooden spoon(musta been the alcohol talkin')!
Anyway, I can see people getting knocked out off these martinis as time passes. Take your time people and enjoy your drinks!
Restaurant has a classy vibe to it, even the bathroom was all done up well. Never got to eat here though so no word on food. The bar is split in half with one side out on the patio and the other in the restaurant. You can smoke out on the patio as well while sippin' on your drinks.
Overall, a cool place and my wife enjoyed it a lot being she prefers only fruity drinks. Can be kind of pricey but the martinis were probably the best I've ever had.
This place will test the masculinity of any straight man. The drinks are so strong and well made you will be wearing tight jeans just to con someone to buy you another round.
I went here with my girlfriend for cocktails. I was surprised at the taste, strength and size of the martinis.
I loved the ambiance and the bit of view seen from the bar. She had the Chocolate truffle martini, the best in SoCal and I had a dirty, dirty martini. Wow, I must bring a crowd and a taxi.
Cheers to the polite staff.
What a fun, classy place! Martinis are great, wait staff is excellent, and the decor is nice. Portions are a bit small and pricey, so I wouldnt go there for the big portions, but it's a nice place to meet with a group of friends or for a fun first date. Smack dab in the middle of Hillcrest, it's a great starting point to a crazy liquid-fueled evening.
Bring on the martinis...
This is a solid place. Small menu, and as my fellow chef friend has told me that means fresh never frozen food.
Started off with several different martinis and they were all good. I love tasting rich alcohol, not the cheap stuff!
Ordered up some chicken with mushroom cream sauce and veggies. It was capital T Tasty! It was so good! I was so surprised. All the plates served at our table were perfectly portioned, not too much not too little.
What I loved most about this place was the atmosphere, quiet, dim, romantic. I loved it.
Our server was very helpful with the menu items since it was our first time, and the food came out in a timely manner.
After we finished our food we starting bringing on more drinks and never felt like we had to leave, which is nice!
This place is a must!
Good for a large group there was eight of us and we had reservations. When we arrived we were seated immediately.
They have a decent looking bar if you just want to stop in for a drink.
Martinis are delicious, the lounge singers are unique and fun. the food can be very good at times. great place to relax with friends although at times you can't hear yourself think.
I recommend the espresso martini.... its like drinking candy!!!! although it WILL catch up with you quickly! they are LARGE.
This place was so classy and had a great atmosphere. My boyfriend and I went here on a whim because I read the reviews here. It's up an elevator and the inside is so nice, my favorite part was that there weren't 20 flat screen tvs all over the walls! Our waiter was sooo nice and such a gentleman. We ordered the root beer float martini (I had no idea they made rootbeer schnapps!) It was delicious! Big and strong! Since we went on a Tuesday they had some specials and we ordered the french fries, and wow, I must say they were incredible, and served with great sauces.
Another thing I liked was the patio area, it's like you're inside but you can smoke cigarettes because it's technically outside. All in all it was just a great experience.
Martinis are good, as is the service. I have to dock points for their food. It's quite disappointing. Last time we went, we got their cheese and fruit place, and it was quite possibly the worst fruit and cheese plate I've ever had...especially for $13. Really poor quality cheese, and it did not taste fresh. Same for the fruit. I hope they improve, I get the munchies when I drink!
This place is pretty dated. Food is good but decor is seriously stuck in the 90s. Patio is not very clean but ok for drinks. Ian was our server and he did an outstanding job. Very personable and very attentive. I'll probably go back.
If you've made an epic fool of yourself by having a major public meltdown, yet would like to face humiliation in the face and check out the place again, it's a winner.
They also get mucho kudos for having a Planned Parenthood fundraiser here and a very nice smoking patio.
I only had drinks here, not the food- which I will be trying soon (and updating my review when I do).
Nice, strong Martinis. They have Ommegang's Three Philosophers available here, which also made me happy. The drinks aren't cheap, but they're nice and strong- so it evens out. The bartenders are easy on the eyes, friendly enough and pretty snappy with the drinks. I was incredibly sad when I was here because I was in mourning of a friend that passed away last year (when I was there, it would have been her bday). Despite the drinks hitting me much harder than usual, throwing up in the bathroom and wailing my eyeballs out missing my friend, I'm willing to come back here.
Dammit, I'm Asian, and the saving face gene is strong with me. If it was lame, I would not be back to save my life, but I'm willing to redeem myself and go back here without having a breakdown or making a fool of myself.
I'm not a big fan of vodka but I did like the melon martini (a newer drink called Honey Don't) I had. The martini menu is extensive and they also serve small bites. Nice piano bar with a refined atmosphere. Our waiter was very friendly and thankful that my friends and I closed our tab with him before moving to the outside patio.
This was my first drink on a nice early Friday evening that made me so sleepy, I was home by 11 pm.
I'll make sure I'm ready for the high-quality, strong drinks next time.
My newest Yelp friend, David G, invited me and my husband to have a drink with him at MA4 last weekend. And-I-am-SO-glad-he-did. What a spectacularly swanky place MA4 is! From (literally) the second the elevator doors opened and sweet Darcy (the hostess) welcomed us, we felt as if we were among friends.
Chazz and Aaron were making great music together on the stage as hubby and I slid into our spot in the leather booth....we started to eye the drink menu. HOLY COW! I swear there are at least a gazillion martini's on the menu! There was no way in hell I could make up my mind about which drink to order so I let our waiter choose mine. I think it was the Fruit Punch Martini - it was yummy. and strong too. DH opted for a 'drink to your health martini' like Acai something-or-other. His was good, but mine was better.
I was excited to see that MA4 even serves Hendricks Gin which is my personal fave. After a couple of drinks we realized we needed some food to soak up all the alcohol so we also ordered a quesadilla to share. I can't recall if it was chicken or duck...I do remember that it was spicy and d'lish, I know that much.
The prices are not cheap ($9-13 per martini) but the drinks are strong and the camaraderie great.
We ended up staying for wayyyy longer than we thought we would but the time just flew! Our friend David found us and we ended up meeting some of his friends too.
I promise if you find your way up to MA4 you will make new friends, drink strong 'happy' drinks, eat good food and have an all around fantastic time. We sure did!!
Thanks David. xoxo
great place to come for a drink during a night out. This was our last stop in a night out on the town. I had two delicious martinis and I have absolutely no recollection of what they were. So of course they were great!
We had a friendly waiter and he was really fantastic. I was all dressed up from our evening and he was very gay-flirtatious with me escorting me to the ladies room. Hehe, it made me feel pretty ;)
They are expensive, but from what my palate discerned it is because they are using high quality liquor in their drinks. It's not "vodka" in your martini, it's grey goose and it is delicious.
They are also participating in the dine-out for life charity and I certainly plan on making a reservation with them for the 30th.
I came here with a group on a late Saturday night around closing time. I really enjoyed the ambience - dimly lit, jazz music playing in the background, very relaxing and classy.
The martini's we ordered were pretty good but not something I was crazy over. It's just a nice place to chill and catch up with friends.
The highlight of my experience there: Some of the decent looking guys at the bar hit on my bf. lol. That confirms my bf is cute/good-looking. Nice. :)
My friend was promoting a brand of vodka here the other night so a couple of friends and I went over to do a little tasting.
In order to get to this place you have to go up an elevator and it takes you straight into the martini bar/restaurant so pretty nifty entrance. The place is dimly lit and the have tables and booths for seating. There is also a good size bar and a patio that looks over 4th Avenue hence "Martini's Above Fourth" To add to the ambiance they have a piano player that plays until about 10pm then after they play ambiance music.
Our waiter (I really wish I remembered his name) was so sweet, cute, and helpful with choosing martinis. I had the Acai martini, Pearl Necklace, Sex in the City, and Pomegrante Martini. All of them were delightful but I really liked the Acai one (I love Acai). They have 3 dollar shots too so that was awesome.
Martini's had a great vibe and I really enjoyed my time there. I'd love to go back and try the dinner since they had closed the kitchen at 10pm.
I mostly go just to order crabcakes! They are a little http://spicy.best!
Bread rolls fresh and so yummy.
Ive tried the duck once it was Very good and tender.
The Martinis will make you drunk. Lots of choices and yummy flavors.
This place is a little fancy. A piano with a "performer" at most times when I was there. Not a huge place. They also have a bar area.
Make reservations just in case. It Was booked last time we tried to walk in....bummer
Service is 3.9 stars
Crabcakes 5
Atmosphere 4.86543 (dim lights)
Bread 5
;)
I've been here 3 times now, and if I could name all the different martini's my friends and I have had, I would, but it doesn't matter. Every martini was good (yes, I know it's a bold statement, but hear me out). Of course everyone has favorites, but I think if you find something in a category you like (fruity, chocolaty, creamy, sweet, dry), then the selection will prove to be worth it. My personal favorite (and now the only one I order) is the Pear Martini. I've tried others, and they were good, but they didn't match the pear.
The prices are also all decent. Considering martini's at most places are expensive, this place has comparable prices ($10), but better alcohol - for example, my fav pear martini comes with grey goose vodka.
Other than the drinks, I've had a few of the appetizers, which were nice. Its fairly standard food, nothing to complain about, but the cocktails are what stand out (I can't review the dinner, never tried it). My next favorite part is the atmosphere. I've only come at night and during happy hour, and there is always someone playing the piano and/or singing jazz music. It's a great combination, good drinks and live music.
Delicious martinis!! The Ruby Slipper was my favorite! Definitely agree with Angela B. that the martinis are expensive but VERY strong! I felt tipsy after the first one! Why did I order a second one? Or a third?? Oh regret the next day...
Regardless of the hang over, the drinks were tasty. Though, the pear martini was definitely not my favorite. They pour them at your table to make sure that they are extra cold, which was kind of fun!
We shared a few apps on the deck and they were surprisingly good! Calamari and artichoke hearts was my favorite. There was this yummy spicy sauce that came on the side of the crab cakes which was very good! I'm intrigued to see how dinner is. The bar was packed but dining room wasn't.... curious.....
The thin mint martini is a awesome. I think they should rename it the dirty girl scout. I am however dismayed that this place calls anything served in a conical shaped glass a martini.
I spent my recent birthday dinner here and it was a big hit - Most of my friend hadn't been before and loved it. It's a lot of fun and the menu is delish ... Offers vegetarian items, as well. The martini list, of course, is super fun. We tried several and the live music was also very fun.
I've been a few times and every time -- our servers have only added to the FUN factor!!!
On a recent trip to visit my best friend in San Diego, we decided a martini night was in order. We spiffed up and headed to Martinis Above Fourth. With a couple of perfectly poured vodka martinis in hand we decidedly fell in love with this place. The staff was friendly, the vibe upbeat without being pretentious and they have some really tasty appetizers on the menu.
We ordered from the bar menu and got ourselves a shrimp cocktail and fries. The shrimp were huge (that's what he said) and chilled to perfection and the fries were delicate and delicious.
The live music was entertaining and overall we really enjoyed our night. I don't live in San Diego, but I know my friend will be returning for their perfect martinis.
Cheers to this real-deal martini bar!
I have walked this street a million times but I never noticed this restaurant. You have to look up. It is above some shops across the street from Picasso's.
Since it was named Martinis I figured I better try one so I had a Hendricks Gin martini. It was excellent.
For a starter I had escargot and it came shell-less. Homeless escargot? Maybe it was the contrast with the gin but the escargot wasn't satisfying. I am currently on the "caveman diet" which means I eat meat, above ground vegetables and fruit so I had filet mignon stuffed with goat cheese. (Ok, so I cheat, big deal and cavemen didn't have martinis either!) The filet was served very rare which is how I like it and it was perfect. The contrast of the meat with the goat cheese made the dish. I had a side of asparagus instead of potatoes and they were cooked to perfection that is a slight crispness left.
There was a live singer for entertainment which is always a good thing.
I love their martinis. Pricey but great range of martinis. During Happy Hour you do get about 2 dollars off any martinis only. I tried a few of their drinks, they always top it. They use fine sugar to rim the glasses, not the regular type you see with other martinis. And it's strong! Not watered down version like you get at other bars. I love the patio that's above the Fourth Ave street, and the weather's perfect for drinks and laughing. It may be classy but it's where people come and just unwind. Great place to get together with friends or co-workers. Since my work is close by, it's so easy just to walk over and have a drink. C'est la vie!
Now I know why they have drunk-driving warnings all over their menu.
3 delicious martinis and you should be bombed or sufficiently buzzed. A bargain for the buzz, considering it equals price-wise, to 5-7 beers elsewhere! The outside balcony is open until 11 - then closed per noise abatement procedure in place in the area.
If you love martinis then this is the place to go. we went on a thursday night when it was 7 dollar svedka martinis. thursdays are not crowded at all. the bartender was very friendly and helpful when we asked what martinis were the most popular and what he recommended. the bartender said that fridays are the most popular to go.
i got the mandarin martini straight up. and it was pretty good. but not as good as the pearl necklace that norman got or the strawberries and cream that my girlfriend had. if i wasn't driving i would have gotten a few more. well there is always next time. but i'll be sure to be sober enough to find myself eating some jimmy wongs instead of accidentally stumbling into a bath house.
this is a nice lounge and next time i'll have to try some of the food. the kitchen was closed by the time we got there. i'll be sure to also come for the live music when they have it as well.
So, the place closes at 11pm. Big deal, right?
WRONG.
I was actually warned of this phenomenon, but didn't believe it -- they take your drink if you haven't finished it. As in, they literally took my martini out of my hand and dumped it out. Damn! That thing cost me $15!!!! Couldn't they have given me another minute? Or perhaps a to-go cup??
So be forewarned - the drinks are strong and good, but you will be physically parted with yours if you don't slam it before Last Call.
This place is great! I love to find someplace that is a bit more upscale sometimes than your usual watering hole and Martinis Above Fourth is just that. It has a fun piano lounge feel to it... Classy. I like to dress up a bit if I know I will be stopping in there.
The staff is friendly and the crowd is mixed. Overall there is a fun vibe going on, and not some of that attitude you sometimes find in the gayborhood. There's frequently live entertainment, and a handful of weekly events that could help fill a lacking social calendar ;)
Then there's the drinks. OMG the drinks! So amazing and so many to choose from. The Martini menu goes on and on... My martini of choice is The Fountain of Youth.
You won't be disappointed (or sober) if you start your evening out with Martinis Above Fourth. I made a trip here before hitting the club, and 2 10oz. martinis later the conversation was flowing and my girlfriends and I were giggling over the oodles of eye candy that frequent the place.
I had the Almond Joy, which literally tastes like a liquid alcoholic candy bar- ummm... heaven! The Pearl Necklace was equally divine, and there are dozens more martinis to chose from.
My little princess brought me here after some serious happy-houring at Urban Moe's. He claimed it was like some elite club that you can only enter via elevator and that we would feel like classy Mafiosos upon entrance. Ha! So not the feeling that I got but I definitely dug the place.
We took a seat at the bar. There were numerous patrons finishing up their dinners. I took a gander at the menu and was extremely impressed. Appetizers were eclectic and I wished it was dinner time. I will be back to try the calamari and artichoke appetizer for shizzle! I glanced at the wine list too because I am becoming quite the wine snob thanks to Papa and friends. I was impressed with the reasonable prices but there were few if any old world wines and pretty much your standard Californians. Well, whatever. We were here to continue the boozing anyways. I ordered a vodka soda with cran and it was stiff and refreshing. Brandon Marie had a dirty gin martini and it came in a larger than average martini glass and tasted yummo. The bartendress was funny and personable.
We moved outside to the patio/smoking section. The ambiance changes a bit, it is not so chi-chi out there but who the hell has such a nice smoking section these days. I love being able to sit at the bar and shamelessly puff away and booze it up at the same time.
There were some definite creepers at the bar, namely the 70 year old man drinking champagne who asked me if I cared to join him although I was clearly with princess and his bois. Oh well, it couldn't be perfect could it?
Hillcrest parking=always a bitch. You probably should NOT be driving after a couple drinks here anyways! If you haven't been here, give it a whirl before a night out on the town. I think you'll like it.
The Pearl Necklace Martini is SUPER GOOD and the service has always been really great eveytime I have visited this place. Everyone has always been really friendly and social :)
This is a ridiculously amusing spot.
Two former co-workers of mine make it a point to meet up every month in a different spot for drinks, kickin' back, and swapping stories. This time, we met at Martinis Above Fourth.
Martinis Above Fourth, you are a random, random adventure. I sat back with old friends, drinking amazing drinks and eating a huge load of delicious appetizers--garlic fries, quesadillas, and other snacky items. There's a ridiculous number of martinis--anything from root beer float to bananas foster, to pureed peach, there are three pages of delicious vodka fiestas.
A night of deep conversations, arguments, discussions on everything from the Taliban to Virginia Tech, made Martinis Above Fourth super awesome. However, one caveat: this is the gayest establishment I have ever stepped foot in. If you feel uncomfortable with LGBT folk, or being assumed that you are LGBT identified, it may not be for you. If you are able to not be lame about such things, and just have the best time EVER, then MAF is the greatest martini spot in the history humanity. That's right. GREATEST. EVER.
"We're at a baby shower!" I exclaim as our waiter approaches with our pink and blue martinis. Ironically enough, the pink drink was for me and the blue one for my male friend.
That pretty much set the tone for the rest of the night. One drink turned into two. Two turned into us yelling comments at the TV while watching "American Idol" and "Project Runway" with the Wednesday night social club. I was close to heaven, like a diabetic in candy store while admiring the unattainable men...at least I could partake in the alcohol action.
In all seriousness folks, MAF is a hilarious bar with an extensive and ever changing list of you guessed, martinis. My friend and I order the calamari/artichoke dish which was phenomenal, especially considering that it is "bar food," albeit classy bar food, and the bruschetta, both of which I recommend.
For the martinis, if you stick with the three "p"s, you can't go wrong: pomegranate, pear, and the oh so tongue and cheek martini - the pearl necklace. Order one and you've got half a pearl necklace, order two and you've got a Barbara Bush.
Thus portrays my enthusiasm for Martinis Above Fourth!
Martinis Above Fourth is a great place to have a party! When we called up to ask if they could accommodate a party of 15-20, they offered us use of their private room with our own waiter. Not only did they not charge us extra for the room, but there was no minimum either. Trust me, we called around and a lot of places wanted to either charge us for the room, required a minimum and/or have everyone in our party there to seat us. Who needs that when you can get the VIP treatment at Martinis Above Fourth for free?
The private room reminded me of a model apartment or a hotel room. Not exactly swanky or loungy, but comfortable enough.
Our waiter was adorable, helpful, attentive and friendly. The martinis were amazing. The martini list is massive. Appetizers were delicious. The salmon entree that I ordered was just okay. I have eaten dinner here in the past and remember liking it a lot better before.
Go to Martinis Above Fourth for excellent service and delicious drinks. Definitely consider them for your next party. Tell your guests to park next door in the Bread & Cie parking lot for $6 or else they will be 45 minutes late from driving around Hillcrest in search of a parking spot.
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