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Martinis Above Fourth

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Address:
3940 Fourth Ave.
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92103

Neighborhood:
Hillcrest

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $31 to $50

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Martinis Above Fourth Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.martinisabovefourth.com
Email: info@martinisabovefourth.com
Phone: (619) 400-4500
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Lite Bites Menu Only (No Reservations): 5:00 - 10:00pm Tuesday - Saturday - Dinner Menu: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Contemporary French, Continental
Executive Chef: Stephen Bennett
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area, Smoking Area (bar only), Smoking Area (patio only), Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Entertainment: Monday - "Musical Mondays" Enjoy clips from your favorite movie and stage musicals projected on 9 screens throughout the bar, lounge and restaurant. Happy Hour pricing all evening. Thursday, Friday and Saturday - Live main stage entertainment presented from 7-11pm. Check out our current entertainment line-up at www.martinisabovefourth.com/entertainment.
Special Events & Promotions: Every Thursday evening, Martinis Above Fourth presents the MA4 CABARET SERIES with some of the finest entertainment acts from L.A. to New York. These are ticketed events and require an advance ticket purchase. Please visit our website at http://www.martinisabovefourth.com/entertainment-2/events/ for the full line-up of entertainment acts and to purchase tickets.

Getting there

Cross Street: Between University and Washington Streets
Public Transit: Several bus routes stop on the corner of University St. and Fourth Ave. Check with San Diego MTA for detailed information.
Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: Parking throughout Hillcrest is readily available. There are several pay lots adjacent to Martinis Above Fourth with parking starting as low as $2 per hour. Parking meters are also available on all of the surrounding streets and are free after 6pm and on holidays.

A word from Martinis Above Fourth

Located in the heart of Hillcrest, Martinis Above Fourth is an eclectic contemporary restaurant, lounge and bar featuring award-winning martinis and casual fine dining. Voted #1 Martini Bar in San Diego from Sign On San Diego, MA4 features over 100 specialty martinis, along with a wide selection of… spirits, wine and beer. MA4's menu offers a broad selection of starters and entrees, from our famous in-house crab cakes to our blue cheese-stuffed filet. And don't miss the horseradish-infused au-gratin potatoes. Nightly entertainment is showcased on the main stage with performers spanning the entire musical spectrum from jazz to pop and everything in-between. Special cabaret performances are presented throughout each month with featured entertainers from L.A. and New York. Continued

Martinis Above Fourth

4.5

28 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerHot Spot
Diners' Choice WinnerVibrant Bar Scene

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17 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

17 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(11)
vibrant bar scene(10)
hot spot(9)

neighborhood gem(9)
good for groups(8)
romantic(7)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (17)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We were seated immediately

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2006

Dined on 04/07/2012

2006

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We were seated immediately but then a server didn't come to our table for 20 minutes. We had to ask the host who then sent someone over. He was very apologetic and said first drink was on him however we were charged for the drinks that we had so there wasn't any follow through on that.
The food was average. Had it not been for the AWESOME pianist/singer the night would have been considered a bust."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2006

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Had a great time but was a

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Had a great time but was a little disappointed with the service and the food. Ordered steak that was more fat than meat which was disappointing for $25. The martinis were very good but the server only showed up twice the entire evening after we flagged him down to get a refill on the cocktails. All in all, it's a good place to go for a martini but make sure you sit in Ian's section if you want prompt service. I would have expected better service having a $205 bill for a table of 3 for the night. Unfortunately, it didn't happen."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wow(!) -- what a marvelous

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2006

Dined on 03/24/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Wow(!) -- what a marvelous place! Everything that arrived at our table was absolutely fantastic. Wait staff was knowledgeable and attentive. Owners were so warm and inviting. We were so impressed with the atmosphere, entertainment, food quality, service, attentiveness of owners. We are so looking forward to going back; great, great place. (Times 2 -- my husband agrees, word for word!)"

Dined on 03/24/2012

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great overall experience.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2012

2009

Dined on 03/22/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great overall experience. Very good food. The best Manhattan in San Diego!"

Dined on 03/22/2012

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This is my new favorite spot.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/29/2012

2008

Dined on 02/29/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This is my new favorite spot. I had roast duck with a blackberry glaze, garlic mashed potatoes, and fresh green beans. Yum. I also had the chef's signature dish, sambucca shrimp. The duck was perfectly cooked and the shrimp had outstanding flavor. And of course I had a martini...Otter Pop I think it was called and it was just like an adult otter pop :) Highly recommend for happy hour or a nice dinner out."

Dined on 02/29/2012

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The atmosphere was OK, the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/24/2012

2009

Dined on 02/24/2012

2009

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The atmosphere was OK, the good not as good."

Dined on 02/24/2012

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Love the food and martinis!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/17/2012

2012

Dined on 02/17/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"Love the food and martinis! Definitely one of our fave restaurants."

Dined on 02/17/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Martinis for romantic evening

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2012

2006

Dined on 02/14/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Servers got a little confused about orders and things came out a bit off schedule but overall it was great music, friendly hosts and servers, great music and food."