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Martuni's
Categories: Nightlife Bars Lounges Nightlife Dance Clubs Lounges, Dance Clubs
4 Valencia St(between Mccoppin St & Market St)
San Francisco, CA 94103
Neighborhood: SOMA
(415) 241-0205
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 4 pm - 2 am
- Music:
- Live
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ages Allowed:
- 21+
- Ambience:
- Classy, Intimate
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
551 reviews for Martuni's
Review Highlights
"Fantastic piano bar, I was highly entertained."
(in 276 reviews)
"Ohhh and did I forget the martinis."
(in 133 reviews)
"I had a raspberry lemon drop - this was delish."
(in 10 reviews)
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551 reviews in English
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Review from Liz H.
San Francisco, CA
1/26/2012
Martuni's is one of my favorite bars in SF! Conveniently located close to both the 16th St. BART station and Hayes Valley, its super easy to get to. They have a great selection of drinks. Whether you want a sweet, fruity cocktail or a dry martini, you will not be disappointed.
In addition to great drinks for cheap, Martuni's is also a piano bar! I really enjoy sitting in the back and listening to the resident piano man play and sing popular tunes. Patrons are also allowed to pick songs from a large book and sing along! Most of the times I've been here, there have been a few talented regulars reappearing throughout the night. -
Review from Tom T.
2/2/2012
My friend and his company decided to find this place after going to Blush, for some odd reason. I don't recall why, and no, I was not drunk/buzzed from Blush. (I'm not a light weight, even though I never really challenged my limit on alcohol before).
So, with minimum lighting and having my first martini, I went for something exotic besides the OG martini, the cherry blossom. Yes, I'm a sucker when it comes to names, especially anything Japanese related, but the drink itself had nothing to do with the sakura flower, moreso a cherry martini.
Not tasting much alcohol in the drink, it wasn't too bad for my first martini drink. Entertainment was confusing, since there was a separate back room where there was a weird happy-hour-karaoke-mixed-with-drunk-people-singing -off-key time.
Two major problems with this place: it's WAY too small to fit THAT many people, and the restroom needed to get cleaned up. Had no soap and no towels when I used it, and I think the trash can was overflowing. -
Review from Steven R.
1/26/2012 2 Check-ins Here
In general I find the whole piano bar thing kind of cheesy and out-dated.
However, Martuni's does it right.
I'm usually a beer drinker but lately I've been enjoying going for martinis here. This place has great atmosphere and ambience, whether you're sitting around the huge bar or if you've managed to snag a spot in the back. My favorite area, in the back, is a great dark place to chill out and chat with some friends. The piano is also located back here however the talent never seems bothersome. Usually at piano bar set-ups there's someone singing far too loud or a performer who thinks this is their tryout for American Idol. Here it's chill. You can enjoy the music while still focusing on your conversation.
I'm not a huge lounge guy but you can probably get me in here for drinks just about anytime. -
Review from Bryan H.
Martuni's is my favorite bar in the whole of San Francisco. There are a plethora of reasons for why this is so, but to be succinct -- the drinks are awesome, the ambiance is rich, the drinks are unique and good, and the crowd is mixed. OH. AND IT'S A PIANO BAR.
Ambiance: Take your typical San Francisco bar with low lighting and close quarters, but add the following: a back room with a piano, a bar with very impressive architecture and a wide array of liquor, a weekly karaoke/open-mic night, regular guest spots for groups and/or famous singers, and a die-hard fan following.
Service: It can be touch and go... There is a waiter service, but they don't mess around. TIP: When they come to you, don't dilly-dally. Know what you want and be ready to tell them. They can oftentimes be visibly annoyed if you don't acknowledge that they're waiting and/or that they have other tables to attend to. Take the hint and order quickly.
Drinks: I think Martuni's menu of signature drinks are pretty good on their own, but this place is a full bar, so if you're not feeling it, just order a martini (they make a mean martini). If you're looking for a recommendation off of the menu, I highly suggest the Cherry Blossom. I get it every time.
TIP: If you come during happy hour, they pass out popcorn with your drink!
TIP: If you plan to come on a Friday or Saturday, try to get there a little early to scope out a table. This place fills up.
TIP: If you're with a large group, be prepared to stand, as it can be somewhat difficult to get tables for more than 4 people (while it is true that you can push some tables together, good luck getting more than one table to begin with). -
Review from Eyw d.
San Francisco, CA
1/16/2012
Two of the servers were rather rude/abrupt the way they asked me and my buddy to leave the bar at the end of the night (around 1:45). We're not two random people sitting in your bar. We're your customers, who bought drinks from you and tipped you.
The drinks were pretty good though. -
Review from Heidi G.
1/5/2012 1 Check-in Here
Swanky. swanky. swanky.
Their name fits them to a T. Martinis here are done fabulously whether it be a classic or a raspberry lemon drop. Dimly lit, but make your way to the back and you'll find a quaint little room with a piano. Yes it's a piano bar!
The stares I got might have been indicative that I was a little young for the crowd, but by the end of the night they were all singing to the songs I requested. Our waiter was on the ball and even took care of a broken glass and spill at our table. A rule of thumb, always order what the servers recommend when you're at a specialty spot and I was not disappointed by Martuni's.
Cheers, I will see you again on another trip back to SF. -
Review from Claudine V.
San Francisco, CA
1/29/2012
Huge martinis, great bar, mixed crowd, fun piano bar . What more can you ask for??? Place gets pretty packed after 10ish so get there early if you have a big group and woulld like to get a table. No cover charge too which is awesome!!! Would definitely come back and get my straight up very dry gin martini!
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Review from Shaun-mathieu S.
North Hollywood, CA
12/15/2011
Once upon a time, during World War I, a Soldier in Paris came down with a nasty cold. During that era, it was customary to consume brandy to fight colds, but was considered more of an after-dinner drink (and this was well before dinner), so the Soldier's Captain suggested the barkeep add cointreau and lemon juice to the beverage to "lighten it up a bit." Hence, a cocktail was born. And they called it The Sidecar - because the soldier would drive his captain around in one all over France. This beverage became one of the favorite drinks of Ernest Hemmingway and his cohorts in Post-War France.
One of the best Sidecar's I've ever had is at Martuni's in San Francisco. I first came here in 2003, and fell in love with the dark interior, bronze paneled walls, and intimate atmosphere that easily transports one to a more romantic world. After an eight-year hiatus, I returned to Martunis - and it hadn't changed from my memory. I ordered the Sidecar, and it was exactly as I remembered it - perfection in liquid form, with the ideal balance of sweet, sour, and oomph.
The establishment attracts a diverse, stylish, and friendly crowd. The service is excellent. They also have cabaret performances here as well (which I missed, unfortunately). On my next visit to San Francisco, I will be making this one of my first stops - never again will I let eight years go by without experiencing their Sidecar. -
Review from Kate J.
San Francisco, CA
1/3/2012
Came here with four girlfriends, all ordered a ginger lemon martini. I opted for the sour
apple martini. Big mistake to stray from the pack! Sour apple martini is gross, luckily the very nice server allowed me to exchange mine for the ginger lemon. I've never swapped drinks before but there was no way chasing each sip of the apple martini with the salty popcorn was going to allow me to finish it.
I thought the ginger lemon martini was going to be a tad sour like the sour apple martini but it was sweet and refreshing. I could definitely taste the fresh lemon and ginger with the added taste of the sugar on the rim of the glass.
The server was friendly and the atmosphere was relaxing! -
Review from Thomas D.
San Francisco, CA
11/23/2011
A fifteen minute window into Martuni's:
My partner and I were waiting to use the one and only (unisex) restroom in the place. There was a sweet young Russian girl in front of us--she had been waiting for a while. We chatted with her and tried hard to decipher what little English she knew considering her incredibly thick accent.
After 5 minutes of a Rosetta Stone experience, I finally asked a waiter if there was another bathroom.
"No," was the curt answer as he walked away carrying a tray full of cocktails.
Another 5 minutes went by and our international friend managed to share that she has a big bladder and she thinks she can "hold it a while longer". She then disappeared into the crowd mumbling a few, "dah, dah's"
Our acerbic waiter appears out of nowhere and starts pounding the hell out of the bathroom door.
"That's how you do it", he proudly asserts.
I'm thinking to myself, "Great, when the door opens, they're going to think it was us pounding on the door." As I prepare to get into it with the slow pee-er, the waiter shoves a key in the bathroom door and throws the door open.
I was expecting to see someone dead on the bowl.
We discover that the bathroom was empty.
Class act here.Listed in: Drinks!
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Review from Misha T.
12/6/2011
really a lot of fun. I've always wanted to go to a piano bar and this is of course the most fabulous of them all. We went on a Tuesday where I was informed that they singer does less show tunes which is in my opinion a good thing.
irish coffee is strong so watch out.
also they do table service so when you sit down someone will come. -
Review from Petra S.
1/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
Some co-workers of my husbands invited us for some cocktails and music at this place. We had never gone her before but heard that they were well known for their huge Martinie's and karaoke lounge.
When we arrived, my hubby reserved ourselves a table in the back (piano lounge area) and looked over the menu's. I was a little disappointed that it wasn't the type of karaoke bar I had been used to (as in no lyrics on a screen and more like cabaret songs) but hearing the guys singing there was still pretty entertaining and they all sounded very good.
Our party was running a little late so we decided to go ahead and order some Martinie's to start with. I got the watermelon one and he got the triple melon one with honeydew. When I got the Martini, it was definitely big but mine was way too strong, in fact, almost unpleasant to drink. I told the waiter before that I like my drinks fruity and light but there was absolutely NO juice in it and a very artificial watermelon taste. I asked if I could get it made a little less strong but the waiter wasn't willing to do it for me without charging me for another drink. That was a little disappointing, considering it was an $8 martini that I could not drink at all and other bars and restaurants even were more than happy to remake it for me. She did bring me some cranberry juice to mix into it but that only changed the flavor completely but didn't help make it any less strong. My hubby's martini on the other hand was a lot better tasting (sweet and sour with a wedge of cantaloupe on the rim)
Aside from the less than enjoyable Martini experience, all of us enjoyed the music and entertainment and stayed about two, before deciding to head off to J-town for some private karaoke.
This is a definitely a cool venue to check out, though I think it was actually a gay bar lounge (listed on Foursquare) which we didn't know until we had actually gone in. Luckily, it wasn't one of those wild and raunchy venues where there's male strippers, but rather a very classy cabaret/piano bar, where everyone is respectful and enjoying a good time.
I think next time, I might just stick with a Raspberry Lemon Drop as other reviewers had recommended or even ask to have them make me a mojito. -
Review from Matt c.
Rohnert Park, CA
Updated - 10/17/2011
I am updating this to re-state my love for the staff but to also express my growing disdain for the clientele. I have been going to Martuni's since 2003 and have never, ever had a negative experience with the staff. Skip, Tommy, Brett all have the patience of saints. I adore them.
But unfortunately, by no fault of the staff, Martuni's has become highly un-fun. Yes, the drinks are good, and yes they are strong. But for many of us, the reason we come each week is for the music. This has become more and more difficult to do.
Why do people flock to the back room where the piano is and spend their entire evening shouting across the table and completely ignoring the music? Or worse, why do some people think that this is a
Karaoke bar where you can stumble to the mic and completely annihilate innocent defenseless songs? When will the violence end?
Put it this way...This sums up Martuni's these days: On a given Friday night, Judy Garland could RISE FROM THE DEAD, walk through the door, take the mic and give her legendary Carnegie Hall concert. And the Castro gays and their shrill female friends would continue to scream across the table, cruise for guys, spill their drinks, and not even notice. Way to be classy San Francisco.
If you are a regular, you know I am right.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/16/2009
I consider this bar to be an extension of my living room. Yes, the drinks are innovative and… Read more »
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Review from Monkey T.
Los Angeles, CA
11/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
I Heart Martuni's!!!!
Fun and chic ambiance without the fluff. The Piano bar is cute and the drinks are reasonably priced. -
Review from Nick B.
San Francisco, CA
11/19/2011
Tommy and I were having a great flippin night. We had hit a great concert and just picked up a couple of girls at a club (yes I am kissing and telling a little!). It was just after one and they wanted to do something else with us so I suggested nearby Martuni's. The ladies had never been so I needed to remedy that travesty immediately.
I love Martuni's because it is a great place to relax and unwind. The martini's are fabulous and they have options that the ladies always seem to love like raspberry lemon drops and other more fruity styled drinks. Since it was late the crowd had diminished to a reasonable size which was perfect. Sometimes earlier in the evening it gets loud and you can't listen to music as well and just relax and enjoy the atmosphere.
We only stayed a half hour sipping out cocktails until the ladies decided they needed to be escorted home. But it was a great topped to a wonderful evening. If you like Martini's and lounging then this is the place for you. -
Review from Stumbalina b.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 10/6/2011
Reducing the number of stars because of the rude staff (plus aforementioned honkeydom).
Bitchface Bartender: Yeah, what do you want?
Me: I'd like a Manhattan.
Bitchface Bartender: What type of bourbon do ya want.
Me: Scanning the bar and thinking about how much money is inside my wallet.
Bitchface Bartender: IF YOU HAVE TO THINK ABOUT IT THEN YOU MIGHT AS WELL JUST ORDER RAIL!
Me: I was actually thinking about opening a tab, but nevermind. I'll have Bulleit Bourbon.
For some odd reason, probably out of habit, I left this bitch a tip. I think Im going back just so i can order top shelf drinks from her again and NOT tip. Repeatedly.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/10/2009
This is a wonderful, unique, special place that you should AVOID AT ALL COSTS on weekend nights.… Read more »
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Review from Lulu W.
San Francisco, CA
10/26/2011
I am a big fan of martinis and Martunis has made drinking so much more enjoyable. :)
The fig martini is hands down the BEST martini I've ever had in my entire life. And for less than $9? Plus a cute ambiance, really nice bartenders and all? Yes please.
Martunis, you have a new regular. -
Review from troy s.
San Francisco, CA
9/19/2011
Strong drinks. Strong strong drinks.
Bartender even re-juiced my cocktail when I was only halfway through.
Careful if you are already tipsy when you enter. -
Review from Susan A.
San Francisco, CA
9/12/2011
The rudest service I've ever experienced in San Francisco and I'm a native. I've been here several times and it's usually a fun night until our recent visit. We were entertaining guests from out of town (my friend's parents) and were having drinks around 1am when the service immediately shifted from "What can I get you?" to "What can we do to get you guys out of here so we can go home?!?!" There was a total of 6 of us and we were not drunk. We were enjoying each other's company and having good conversation.
First it started with one server trying to clear our tables then making a rude comment about my friend's parents finishing their drinks and going to the airport back to head back to Texas (I'm sorry but wtf?!?). I politely asked him what the rush was and that we were not leaving anytime soon (it was 1:30am). Then he sent his buddy over to remind us they were closing soon (it was 1:45am). Bars don't legally have to close until 2am so we fully intended on enjoying our conversation and drinks until then but at 1:50am came the double teaming. We were escorted out and I was told I had to wait for my girlfriend (who was using the restroom) outside the gate! That was the last straw.
I will never, ever, go to Martuni's again and I hope you won't either. No one deserves to be treated like this. -
Review from Fraulein C.
Santa Clara, CA
9/7/2011
Tickle my fancy because I think I'm in LOVE with this place! Classic tunes sung by a songstress belting out "Don't stop believin" or Cee-Lo's "**** you and **** her too" and the crowd goes on wild singing along holding a martini in hand....I was sold!
Thanks to my wonderful friends who wanted to stop here first before heading to the bars and clubs afterwards. Over looking the diverse crowd, and scanning through their drink menu, I ordered myself a wonderful watermelon martini. Yelpers, warning! It's strong but flavorful and at reasonable prices $5-9, I'm sure you'll be a little bit buzzed. Martini glasses aren't small either, so gulping it down in one sip....I advise that you don't do it.
Bartenders are always busy so calling for attention can be challenging but if you grab one of the ladies walking around with a tray, make sure to quickly order your drink and listen to the great piano sitting behind in the corner being played by someone along with the singing diva! I'm not much of a talented singer, but SF has a lot of great singers! American Idol, I think you should check out the talent here! An abundant and eclectic crowd but please be easy on the eyes. You'll notice there's too many good lookin' people here that I couldn't stop staring!
I''ll be making my way back here again in the future.....hopefully not with the mic in one hand and a martini on the other! -
Review from Eva O.
San Francisco, CA
10/14/2011
At the risk of collective, hipster backlash, I have to declare these martinis the best in the city. Cheap, effective, huge-ass martinis served by bitchy, and fabulous, older, gay waiters in monkey-suits! What more could a self-described, alcoholic fag hag ask for?
The lights are always off and the bar illuminated with candles - perfect lighting for any drag queen! The pianist plays corny show tunes that might annoy the hell outta you if you weren't drunk, and the crowd is pleasant and mixed: gay, straight, indifferent, martian; just the way every bar should be! And then, of course, we have the drinks! A menu filled with a plethora of chocolate concoctions; lemony and zesty brilliance; classic gin and vermouth splendor - two should be enough to get a nice buzz going, I think...
Yeah, Martunis, you have won my heart! -
Review from Natalie M.
San Francisco, CA
12/2/2011
I would rate Martunis 5 stars if I like the location, which I truly do not. I do really love the drinks they serve here and the bartenders are always very friendlly. All of the cocktails I've tried have been great and I love that the melon cocktails and the pineapple cocktail come with a wedge of fruit. I also really enjoy the piano bar and if your friends are as fun as mine you may find yourself singing in front of an audience with the piano man!
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Review from Frank S.
Honolulu, HI
8/18/2011
Piano bars are becoming a very scarce commodity and this is one of the best in San Francisco or anywhere. The creative Martinis are the main cocktail attraction, although technically Martinis are made with Gin. It's Vodkatini for Vodka fans.
During September 2011, enjoy entertainer Houston for the early show, Saturdays through Tuesdays. Standards, showtunes and whimsy. -
Review from Shira H.
San Francisco, CA
Forget about eat your heart, at Martuni's you sing your heart out! I had no idea that I was going to have so much fun here. Unexpected fun=the best time ever! The crowd is welcoming, the piano singer/player is on point and friendly. I don't know if it's always Karaoke night, but Wednesday's definitely are!
I sang "Proud Mary" the Tina Turner version, and the crowd was cheering me on and singing along. Maybe I was in a Martini daze, but after I was done, all the clapping made me blush hard and smile from ear to ear. Thanks for making me feel like a star guys! Also, the martini's are really really yummy. Watermelon and Melon Melon for $8 is a delicious deal. -
Review from Julia D.
8/16/2011 1 photo
Tonight I saw La Stone perform at her church Martuni's. It was a lovely affair, full of gay men, my mom, Nathan, Eliza, and Alyssa (with Robbie and Erica) performing the work of Dreamgirls. She titled the show Dream, Grrrl! Eliza was sick this evening but still made it to the event-what a friend. In addition to singing Dreamgirls music, Alyssa also sang a medley of Beyonce songs, rapped, did a Supremes sing-a-long, and read journal entries from her 6th grade diaries. She was not only hilarious and talented, but also a real entertainer. One of themes of her journal entries was a crush she had on a boy named Scott. In a later entry we learn that Scott is gay and young Alyssa decides she doesn't have as much of a crush on him anymore.
When asked about Alyssa, Jay Z said, "What I've learned from her is similar to what I learned from Mike [Jackson] - and I know that's blasphemy to compare the two because Mike was such an innovator - but I think she's like the second coming."
Beyonce said of Alyssa, "She has an authentic, God-given talent, drive, and longevity that will always separate her from everyone else. She has been fortunate enough to accomplish things that the younger generation of queens dream of accomplishing." -
Review from Daniel S.
San Francisco, CA
9/15/2011 2 Check-ins Here
The highest of fives to one of the kewlest nightlife experiences in SF evar~
So actually this is my 4th day in the city...i am phresh blood/meat. Not sure how much that adds or detracts from my review, but meh. Yelped this place while downing some brews at Zeitgeist (couple blocks away), waiting for my lame ass roommate to be done with his dinner date. 1.5 hrs later, the 5 of us went to check out my new find, and twas an absolute delight~!
To start, the place serves up some boss ass martinis. We were drinking pints of beer @ Zeitgeist, and chased it down with pints of martinis @ Martunis!~ Vodka and gin Martuni's martinis were pretty awesome, and the watermelon martini was quite tasty as well, with phresh watermelon slice! The martini glasses are SRSLY 16oz beer pint size, kaka, not yo avg pint o' milk~
Service was good at the bar, cant speak for the tables, but the place was pretty freaking crowded. Got 2 Martunis for me and mah pal, and the bartender literally emptied an entire bottle into the shaker, LOL~! It looked like their well liquor was burnett's, but at $7 per martini, who cares~! ^_^.
Made our way to the back room which had the piano and karaoke. After a lil while mah pals kept pushing me to go sing something so i went up to the book and browsed for a song. I then proceeded to be propositioned for fellatio (in song, mind you) by the current (and apparently gay, well i guess you could tell...) male singer. I politely declined and chose my song, then walked back to the laughter of my prends.
I was thirsty, so i ordered a few more martunis, then it was mah time to shine. Belted out mah Frankie Valli - Cant take my eyes off you rendition, and was greeted with much applause and crowd participation. That was fun. Others' reviews are correct; there are a lot of gay men in this bar. After mah song, I was approached again by said guy and his boyfriend O_O. Chatted a bit, then they peaced out.
My friend says its because i have a gay porn body...well crap, i cant very well get a new body now can i ?_? Guess ill have to bring a girl to cockblock next time i come here...IRONIC~!!~
But i mosdef will be back, tiz THUPER AWETHUMB~!~
My name is Boris Yelpsin, and I approve this message. -
Review from Kimba V.
San Francisco, CA
6/26/2011
The martinis here are fantastic! My personal favorite is the pineapple martini. BEWARE: their martinis are strong. After two drinks, I have enough courage to dance and sing karaoke with the pianist. I found myself singing "Dancing Queen" for the crowd one night. The entertainment there is never a disappointment and the bartenders are super friendly.
I really enjoyed the entertainment one particular night. It was a fabulous gay man wailing away on the mic with a live pianist. He could really sing. We were about to leave but his voice made us stay for another drink :)
I enjoy the vibe in here. Good drinks and friendly atmosphere. It's kinda dark in there though. But your eyes will adjust. -
Review from Jenn W.
Flagstaff, AZ
11/23/2011
My friends and I sat at the bar away from the piano and had good martinis made for us. I had the dragonfruit lemondrop martini and it was delicious. My other friend tried the watermelon cosmo and she didn't like it at all. The traditional martinis were good. I think they could use more shaking personally, but they were good drinks. I had a nice time, 2 drinks and we left. It is a perfect place for drinks before heading on to something better.
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Review from Emily D.
7/8/2011
Do not bring me here unless:
1. You enjoy watching me drink my face off with martinis. (If you are my friend, we've been there, done that, so this is nothing new.)
2. You enjoy watching me find an innovative way (i.e., my fingers) to dig out the fruit from the bottom of the glass in a classy (with a K) fashion.
3. You enjoy watching me tongue f- the rim of the glass for every last crystal of sugar.
4. You enjoy watching me down the equivalent of a trough of popcorn and making inappropriate moaning sounds as I do it.
Martuni's is THE BEST. Completely unassuming. -
Review from Nick P.
San Francisco, CA
7/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
Best martinis I've ever had, but we'll get to that...
It's low lighting, classy wall decorations, and piano playing in the back make it a perfect place for either a gathering of close friends or an intimate first date.
But the drinks are where it's at! Huge glasses filled to the brim with icey perfection. My favorite is the pineapple martini, by far. Though you can't go wrong with a classics dirty. They make them big, they make them strong, so watch out. I'm no light weight, but after two of these I'm pretty drunk (and all for reasonably low prices!). -
Review from H L.
Brisbane, CA
11/20/2011
My favorite bar of all time. If you don't think it's awesome that someone is singing show tunes at the piano, get the fuck out. This is the last place I will order ridiculous froufy girly drinks and still enjoy them. One of my more memorable birthdays was spent here, while wearing a giant pink bunny suit. So there.
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Review from Maya S.
9/24/2011
Martuni's is maaaarvelous! The martinis here are the best. I've tried pineapple (good, but not my favorite), watermelon (yummy flavor and strong), and cherry blossom (i am not a big cherry flavor fan but this was my favorite!). Also, sit in the back room for great piano entertainment. Put in your requests and sing-along. You can't beat their friendly service and their freshly popped popcorn (warning: they may run out).
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Review from Jane A.
4/21/2011
CAN WE SAY "AWESOME!!!!!"
(4.5 stars)
I'll have to say... strongest martini ever that tasted like a jolly rancher!!! dimmed lights, piano in the back room, and (80's pop) "wake me up before you go-go. don't leave me hanging like a yo-yo. wake me up before you go-go. i dont want to miss that high."
- drinks, oooh-wee!!!!!
- prices, good
- service, good
- ambiance, small but very comfortable
had one of those never-ending days and left feeling unhappy. met up to see my friend perform at the piano bar and enjoyed the music and martini. left feeling buzzed, gave a crack-bum $10 bucks, and thankful to be home safe.
HEFFER-STYLE STATUS.
WATERMELON MARTINIS - such a delicious treat. huge martinis and very strong and suttle in liquor taste. infused with real fruit (thats when you know its a great martini) and it was garnished with a juicy sweet slice of watermelon.
Will i be back? HELL YAH!!
JABA APPROVED. Until the next review. -
Review from Mariel F.
Alameda, CA
7/14/2011
Some of my favorite beverages here are the Vodka Stinger (Vodka & White Mint Cherry) and Mango Melon Martini (Vodka, Midori Melon Liqueur, & Mango Nectar).
The Watermelon Martini and Juicy Melon Martini are very good as well.
The Fig Cosmo Martini is their Best Drink by far.
If I want Martinis, I come here.
If you like Martinis, you will love Martuni's. -
Review from ameer n.
San Francisco, CA
10/2/2011 1 photo
1 Billion points to Martuni's for the best cocktail waiter in SF: Skip! Be careful, the martini's here are not for the amateur.
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Review from Renee N.
Alameda, CA
10/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
Have heart about Martunis for years but only made it inside very recently. It's a cool place with some delicious cocktails. I got the lemon raspberry something or other and then compared it to the blueberry lemon something or other, which was by far the winner--tasted like blueberry muffin mix. Yu-um. Did not head into the back room to sing but did witness the pianist being mildly accosted by a drunk lady person who was swiftly dispatched by one of the servers. Definitely will be back.
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Review from Min M.
San Francisco, CA
7/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
I loved the martini i had (gin - extra dirty) but really REALLY did NOT like the way the bartender treated me. She snapped at me about not ordering my dirty martini-extra dirty, correctly. When my friend arrived, I was buying her a drink and ordered her a lemon drop. The bartender completely ignored me, and asked my friend what she wanted.
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Review from Lara O.
5/11/2011
A darkly lit piano bar with a little Asian lady behind a baby grand piano and an amazingly flamboyant gay man hosting karaoke. Add to that some amazing singers, the strongest martini's you've ever had and the wildest array of characters in SF, and it makes for one amazing evening. My first time here I heard the dirtiest version of "These are a Few of my Favorite Things" from the Sound of Music.
If you go on the weekends, you should plan on making reservations. The back room with the piano isn't very big. If you go late on a weekday night (I recommend Tuesdays) then you should be fine without a reservation.
BONUS TIP #1: Sneaky's bbq is right across the street on Market. Fill up on some amazing pulled pork first, then head over to Martuni's.
BONUS TIP #2: Unless you can actually sing, I suggest you just go to enjoy the show. It's not amateur hour. The people who sing here have some serious pipes. -
Review from Julia H.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 7/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
FAVORITE BAR IN THE CITY HANDS DOWN!
CHEAP STRONG DRINKS! GOOD MUSIC! GREAT COMPANY!
It's like Cheers-if Cheers was a gay piano bar.
I'm a regular on Monday Nights for Piano Bar 101 and proud of it.Listed in: The Places I Go Out
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Review from Nikhil N.
San Francisco, CA
7/27/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Had a fun time here. It's an entertaining place. Some of the singers can really belt 'em out.
Didn't expect the Sidecar to be so sugary but it was. They make a good gin martini. I preferred it to the vodka martini even though I generally prefer vodka to gin. Clearly I tried too many drinks there.
Will go back someday.
