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    4.6 (290 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Richard B.

    Second time in here with my partner and the same crew including a baby in a stroller. Both times we sat way in the back. Really nice place. Food menu is totally better than adequate and the drinks are great. We had a variety of eats and all were great. I like pizza but don't eat a lot cause of the carbs but I make an exception here. Staff is more than accommodating, espicially since we had a stroller and a little one. Up front the space is wider and there are a couple tables as you walk in. The rest is a long bar with a narrow isle and tables against the wall. The whole layout reminds me of many of the establishments we frequented in Serbia. So 2 times in already and next time in Martinez we will be back again.

    Frank L.

    It's criminal that I've yet to review this gem after coming to so many years! The bar is cozy and warm with amazing staff. The bartenders always ensure your drink is perfect and they make many unique and tasty beverages. I would say they are some of the best mixologists in the CoCo County! The food is always tasty and fresh and the pizza is a delicious crowd pleaser. If you're in Martinez and want a fun time with great drinks this stop should be on your list.

    Madison M.

    My boyfriend and I decided to go on a spur of the moment date night and were shocked to discover that Market on Main closed! We walked around town trying to decide where to eat when we stepped inside this spot. Service was great, the food was so good and the cocktails were even better! I'll definitely be back for more flatbread pizzas and cocktails in the near future.

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    Steve L.

    Always a good spot for a cocktail! Super helpful and knowledgeable bartenders who have a flair for making fun cocktails. Great selection of whiskey! The pizzas are really tasty and they've got a decent selection there too. Fun and cute atmosphere with a few tables and a long bar. Been here a dozen times and will continue to visit!

    Z. D.

    Hailey, Cory & Mama Z are the dream team! they make my Thursdays better with their excellent craft cocktails, amazing pizza and witty banter. Cory is such a great cheerleader for Martinez and is always going above and beyond. Hailey is a master mixologist who KNOWS her craft.

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    Lisa Y.

    Strolled down here after dinner in Walnut Creek looking for a good place for martinis. After looking all over downtown, we finally stumbled upon this literal hole in the wall of a bar. Asked the girl at the bar if she can make a martini and she assured me she could. came back with the best martini I've ever had, bonus points for the extra olives!! If you like martinis, you know how specific they have to be to be actually good so I was impressed.

    Super cute vibe in here
    Val M.

    Loved stumbling upon this cool, cozy, crafty bar/eatery! Popped in for a bite with a friend and we shared a flatbread and pizza, with a couple slices to spare. I forgot the name of the flatbread but it had brie cheese, pear, bacon, balsamic, onions - it was creamy & sweet. The PO pizza was loaded with meats & a balsamic drizzle, more on the savory side compared to the flatbread. They were both delicious. The bartender was super cool and friendly. Although we didn't get any drinks this time, we peeped the menu and saw how extensive it is and it has something for everyone. Will definitely have to come back to try a fun cocktail. Love the vibe here!

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    This is hands down the highest quality cocktail bar in Martinez. This place has an expansive selection of spirits and talented bartenders who can create personalized drinks depending on a customers tastes. Everything here seems precise. The place is branded as a craft cocktail house and they are just that. It's nice to have somewhere local that can fulfill that itch. Tonight I had a simple smoked old fashioned with blackstrap bitters and a salted caramel espresso martini. They were both delicious. If you at all enjoy espresso martinis they have a quietly listed selection of multiple riffs and if the others are as good as the one I tried, then they are listed much too quietly. Please try them for me. I also tried one of their pizzas. It was a breaded chicken parm pizza with basil and olive oil. It was one of the best pizzas I've had in Martinez. I really like the place. The long bar had plenty of space for me to walk through and the bathroom was clean. The only slight complaint I can come up with is that they didn't have clear ice, but I'm just personally a sucker for clear ice in cocktails. I get it isn't that easy. Still, I can confidently say I will be back.

    Amy S.

    I love coming in here for dates, drinks, and delicious pizza. Their food menu has tons of variety and everything we've had has been served up tasty and fresh. Also several incredible bourbans and lots of high end tequila choices, and they always have at least one sour beer... All my faves! You can expect without fail great service and friendly vibes. We don't go out in Martinez all that often, but my boyfriend and I make a point of stopping in here whenever we're in the neighborhood.

    Farrah F.

    Glad to find a bar with Great cocktails in Martinez. Service was great and the drinks were really good too. They also serve food here which I haven't tried but will do so next time I am in town.

    Every bartender makes their own signature drinks
    Aliyah H.

    David is Amazing! We came into this place hoping it met the expectations of a "cocktail bar" and man.. we were soo happy to have a chill mixologist cocktail bar that had good, chill food and great friendly and passionate mixologist bartenders! Definitely our new spot!

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    Delicious cocktails, great friendly service, good food! Gotta come back on a Sunday for the Tiki drinks!

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    Great bartender. I enjoyed the thin crust pizza and good local beer. It's kind of a long skinny joint but enjoyable if you find a spot.

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    First time ever to this place. The espresso martini was SO good, had to order another! Cute place for date night! I'll be back!

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    What is the outdoor seating here like? I have the impression from somewhere that it might be high-top tables - which I find really awkward and uncomfortable. The place sounds great, though, so I'm really hoping I'm wrong about the seating ;)

    Hello! We have high top bar tables in side. We have a patio with bar top and bar stools. Sometimes… 

    Do they accept reservations? Can you place them online?

    Hello! We take reservations by emailing us at info@barcava.com min 4 or more ppl

    Is there outdoor seating?

    Yes we have outdoor seating :)

    What do they offer for happy hour?

    Hello and happy Monday! June 22nd we will start our Happy hour up again. Tuesday - Thursday 4pm to… 

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    I really wanted to like this place more! I came here on a Saturday night with a reservation at…read more7:30. The place was packed so there was still a bit of a wait. Staff wise everything was on point except for the guy who didn't come back with my Parmesan cheese. Food wise the calamari, arugula salad and crème brûlée was on point. But I got the lobster ravioli with shrimp and it was super dry and salty. As a dish that was advertised as being what this place was known for I was very disappointed. However since this was a first date I didn't want to seem high maintenance so I did not tell any of the staff my opinion of the food. My date did ask me at the end I was honest. Would I be back? Yes, but won't be getting the raviolis again, what a let down!

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    I am a forever fan! We celebrated my bday here a few months ago & just so happen to be able to…read morecelebrate hers here also. Greeted w/a smile & welcomed right on in. EVERYTHING was absolutely delicious! Cocktails 5outta5 Baked Brie 5outta5 Brie, caramelized onions & fig balsamic glaze inside French pastry dough. Unbelievably delicious! Croissant French T. 5outta5 So buttery, flakey & mouth watering. I'm not a French toast fan but I'd eat this any day. Shrimp N Grits 5outta5 Absolute best in The Bay. The cream sherry sauce was so full of seafood flavor. I really appreciated the team singing HBD to the beauty. They made her day! Hurry #GoTaste&See

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    This has the most amazing Italian food in Benicia!! The…read moreservice has been absolutely amazing also!! Annette on Thursday night does a terrific job. They serve Rombauer Wine, which is really delicious! The owner chef Romero is amazing! You will definitely have the best meal here!!

    This cozy small Italian restaurant is something anyone visiting or living here should try. This…read moreplace had a very warm atmosphere in the inside with only a few table but luckily it wasn't too busy when me and my girlfriend came by. From the looks of it, there are many locals who show love to this place because everyone seemed to know everyone which was a nice thing to know. Our waiter was very nice, I forget her name but she was such a nice lady. The food was amazing. You start off with a sliced bread thats warm straight from the oven and is presented to you with a secret homemade sauce that was super delicious. If you love garlic like myself, you will be scraping that sauce till its gone. We got the calamari to start with and share and I think that was the best calamafi I've ever consumed. I usually dont like the firm texture and fishy flavor of some calamari but this was super tender and super flavorful without the fishiness. A really great starter to share. We each got out own dishes and I got the Frutti di Mare. This dish was super flavorful and exactly what I wanted from a seafood pasta. Their mussels were HUGE though so I got kinda turned off from that (just a personal thing). Everything else was amazing and you also get a choice of soup or salad before your main entree which is a great format for eating. My girlfriend got the Pasta Gabriella and it was a VERY large portion. She said it was good but we both agreed there was a very strong bell pepper flavor. If you love bell peppers definitely get this pasta. Overall we had a great experience here and would love to come again!!

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