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619-400-4500
City's Best

3940 4th Ave # 200
San Diego, CA 92103
Fax: 619-400-4510

In the main dining room of the former Martini's Bar and Grille, the walls shimmer with tiny mirrors, and the lush carpet is bouncy underneath your boots or stilettos. But the showpiece of Martinis, of course, is the grand piano. Every night from 7-10PM, the keys are tickled by talented professionals. Melodies are widely varied, depending on the performer's partiality, and can range from jazz to showtunes. If they're just not playing your song, Martinis also features a separate smoking patio overlooking Fourth Avenue, complete with a second, fully-stocked bar.

The menu is exotic, but expertly rendered, offering everything from monkfish to escargot: surf and turf like you've never seen before. Appropriately, the bar offers a wide variety of tasty martinis, from the Espresso to the Chocolate Covered Cherry to the tangy Key West. For the strong-livered, the $45 Ophelia Later (get it?) Martini, named after a local female impersonator, just might set the room spinning.

But be wary: Such luscious drinks, opulent surrounding and high-class companionship will likely loosen your voice box, and you may soon find yourself singing along to Rodgers and Hammerstein.

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9 Ratings and Reviews

  • Dale Dubach is so pretty, he should have been Prom Queen

    Review rating : 5out of 5   JaliscoJimmy - 06/12/2008

    Martini's at MA4 are as good as any I've ever had, and I've had 'em all over the world, honey. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, gorgeous, and gorgeous. When it counts...I come here.

    Jim Morrison
    Puerto Vallarta, MX

  • The perfect place!

    Review rating : 5out of 5   JLCareySD - 05/13/2008

    I've been to MANY of the restaurants and bars around town and just keep coming back to Martinis Above Fourth. The drinks compare to none in variety, size, and flavors. There's is a martini for everyone and anyone here. Great value for the dollar compare to the rest. The atmosphere is awesome! A great mix of guys with a nice mix of entertainment. It's a true lounge experience where you can talk with your friends or get to know new ones. The dinners are great and offer a variety of choices from fish to steak. I always have a favorite! You've GOT to try the swordfish. Don't miss out on this Hillcrest gem. You'll keep coming back for more.

  • best food and drinks in town!!

    Review rating : 5out of 5   bottomsup139 - 01/12/2007

    Bar none, this is the place to go for Martinis and an amazing food. The friendly service and amazing atmosphere makes for one of the best dining experiences in the city.

  • Great Times Served Up!

    Review rating : 5out of 5   dudiverj - 01/08/2007

    Amazing drinks, amazing food and new martinis all the time! Such a great atmosphere, friendly staff, and fun entertainment (WE LOVE VINTAGE VEGAS). The best first stop of the night that can turn into your night when you try to sample every one of their 60 specialty martinis!

  • Bottoms up!

    Review rating : 5out of 5   sideswipeca - 01/08/2007

    Wow, seriously wow. There isn't another bar like this in the area. Cool chill music, you can talk with your friends and hang out and the drinks! Oh man, seriously, you don't need more than two to get you through the rest of the night. This is the perfect first stop for a night out on the town!

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