(415) 241-0205
4 Valencia St
San Francisco,
CA
94103
37.7724
-122.4225
Neighborhoods: Central East, SoMa (South of Market), SoMa
What People Are Saying About Martuni's
The Editor
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Citysearch
The Scene – A horseshoe-shaped bar--backed by marble-like columns, mirrors and a flower arrangement--is the centerpiece of the small front room. There is no overhead lighting; instead, a stained-glass window, two torch lamps and candles resting atop high tables provide minimal illumination. Through a curtain to the right of the bar, a back room offers additional seating and a piano (music is played Sun-Thu 9:30pm-1am; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-8:30pm and 9:30pm-1am). – – The Draw – After work, this place attracts a laid-back, 30-and-up crowd; the black pantsuit-clad waitstaff is…
04/11/09
Not great
by lawbuzz18
The drinks here are great, although expensive. It's one of those places where you can count on dropping $7-$10 for a few martinis, then you will spill 80% of the contents on the way back to your group. Rude guests, non-existent seating, and, inexplicably, it can be impossible to get a drink. This place is a firetrap - I was literally wondering what would happen in the event of a fire. Can't imagine it meets fire code. If you enjoy spilling your drinks and begging for another one, and enjoy being elbowed and slapped by gesturing drunk partiers, and standing around for four or five hours waiting for a table, this place is for you. They really need to serve the guests faster - after a few drinks the claustrophobic atmosphere is less noticeable.
- Pros: Good cocktails
- Cons: Impossible service; no room to walk, let alone sit
04/03/09
hihi
by CSMobileUser
meh could have been better. i don't think i'll go back the food was about the same as olive garden but for 5 dollars more
- Pros: Example: best croissants in town
- Cons: What are the drawbacks?
06/23/08
Martuni's
by lovenola
Great place!---took some friends there and had a blast in the piano bar singin along all night!
Hey...if the owner got mad at you for standing in the service area, then stop standing
there and get a clue! I have worked in the bar industry for over 25 years, and one of the most obnoxious
things you can do is block the service area. Think how irritating it would be if someone was standing right in
the middle of YOUR work space!
- Pros: Lively atmosphere on the weekends!
- Cons: Crowded
The Details on Martuni's
When to Go:
Arrive 30 minutes before a performance to nab a stool around the piano.
What to Drink:
A classic gin martini complements Martuni's throwback decor.
Know Before You Go:
Martuni's is known as a gay bar, but straights will feel welcome here, too.
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