You would think with the name "Martini Joe's" this would be a cocktail lounge. It has the trappings - quality furnishings, huge selection of liquors, beautiful LARGE fish tank behind the bar, ample relaxed and casual seating, pool table in a niche out of the main area. They even list their ambience as "classy".
But you would be wrong. Ambience is totally ruined by the jukebox set to deafening volume levels with a very (too) large selection of grunge rock that certain patrons inflict on everybody. Far, far, far from "classy".
Despite the hour drive from home, we have been here twice. The first time Mr. Grunge "owned" the jukebox for two hours, so we chalked that up to bad timing on our part. Second time, jukebox was even louder, so much so that conversation at the bar was impossible.
We won't be back. I gave it two stars for the effort that the owners have put into the decor. However, it's really too bad they let the jukebox control the place, turning it into yet another obnoxious dive bar. read more