Martini Blu Bar & Cafe

Had a blast at this place! Doesn't look too impressive from the outside, but it's definitely worth checking out. The atmosphere inside was great! Super friendly bartender and fun karoke on Sunday nights!

It's been a while since I was here and met a friend here on a Sunday night.  Figured it would be rather tame and we could sit and talk.  At first it was quiet. Just a few couples enjoying their martini's.  The bartender was friendly and made a few decent recommendations.  I have to agree with a former poster that the drinks are on the weak side but pretty flavorful.  

Nice atmosphere and decent music. But then, when the "2nd shift" crowd rolled in, there went the neighborhood!  Loud, drunken young kids yelling and demanding they bartender put on "party music".  Jesus H. Popcyles, it was Sunday! Give it a rest.  Then the DJ rolled in around 9pm. That was our que to get out of dodge.

Definitely a drinking place only.  They do serve frozen pizzas, cooked, of course but if you're expecting a decent meal, better fill your belly before you come here.

One bathroom per gender so if this place gets packed, plan ahead.  

They also don't follow the smoking code of 15 ft away from the front door so when someone walks in, the place fills up with smoke.

I would like to rate this a 3 or better but since I walked out smelling like an ashtray, a weak drink & obnoxious patrons who obviously run the music selection, I'll give this a 2.

Stopped in here after a wedding. It doesn't look like much from the outside. Quite frankly, it doesn't look like much from the inside. I am always hesitant to enter a strip mall bar. They are usually cheesy. But then again, it seemed to be the better option as opposed to the bar on the other side of 159th Street.

Obviously they have martinis on the menu. In fact, they boast a selection of 75 plus versions. They also have standard spirits and beers. With such a huge selection, I nearly passed on the $10 drink and got a beer. But then again, when in Rome do as the Romans. So I ordered a "Sean Connery" but they couldn't make it because one of the ingredients was not in stock. Nevertheless, I found something else to order. Six martinis later and I was rocked. The waitress was cute and friendly.

This is a dark bar with loud music and an unusual crowd. They had a DJ who seemed to be right out of Warsaw but given the Greek ownership I'm guessing Athens. There are flat screens throughout which broadcast videos synched with the music. Sometimes people would get up and dance. I saw young guys, old guys, lesbians, Gothic girls, business types, etc. Results? I had a great time.

Give this place a chance. I think you'll have a good time.