The music and drinks are very good, the servers are friendly and fast. It's a very welcoming and warm place. I love the unique decor. The live music is great. read more

Best cocktails/martinis. Great service, atmosphere is great. First time stopping by here and I loved it.

This review is for the curbside cocktails only as I first found this place during the Covid-19 restaurant closures. The Martini Room did To-Go Cocktails during this time to help them stay alive. We tried several drinks- the Strawberry Rhubarb Rita, M.R. Sangria, and the Roseberry Winetail. We thought that all three were delicious, each cocktail came with enough for 2 servings, and I loved that they also included the extras (such as sugar for the rim of the margarita and fruit to go in the sangria). The pick up process was seamless, they had a special spot for pickups, the server came out to greet me, and returned in moments with my preordered cocktails. I am hoping they continue this service for awhile as I am unlikely to feel safe being back indoors for awhile. Would definitely recommend the beverages and the service! read more

Great martinis, all kinds of them. Always creative and full of interesting mixes and flavors. This is a real gem in downtown Elgin and they're always open, even on Monday's! read more

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I had been wanting to try out the Martini Room and finally got there on an unplanned outing. It was exactly as I had imagined it would be AND there was live music. The Martini Room has a great ambiance and I highly recommend a visit. I'm definitely looking forward to going back! read more

Quality ingredients and top notch service. Inventive cocktails and great atmosphere. Free parking downtown Elgin. Always a good time. read more

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A cool spot to enjoy a robust martini menu. Made my way through the dessert section (cheesecake was amazing). It's a BYOF establishment so definitely bringing dinner next time and making a evening of it read more

I love going to Martini Room on Wednesday for Flight Night ($15 for 5 mini martinis) or Thursday for $9 Martinis are $6. Great deals every week! The Martini Room team is very friendly. They can help anyone find a martini or wine that he/she would like. I recommend the Picanté Martini if you like spicy drinks or Very Berry Martini if you like a sweeter drink. If you get hungry ask the bar staff for local recommendations. They have menus behind the bar and you can order from downtown restaurants to be delivered. read more

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Good atmosphere but the service was awful. We were at our table over 30 minutes and were never greeted by a server. When we went to the bar to get drinks, the bar tender refused to serve us and told us to wait for a server. When we said we never saw the server, we got nothing more than an eye roll and were still refused service. Not going back here again. read more

My favorite after work spot to meet-up with friends! I recommend visiting on Wednesday nights when they host Flight Night. They choose a theme (Summer Solstice) each month and then create five mini martinis that represent the theme. Most flights are $15. Martini Room has a great Chicago vibe without all the traffic of having to get there. The walls are filled with local artwork and black plush couches make it a comfortable setting. read more

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The martinis were good but I feel like they weren't strong or had much alcohol in them. Normally when I buy a martini, I can only buy 2 and I am feeling good, but here. I had 4 and didn't feel anything. I would give a 5 stars on taste but quality I would give 1-2 stars as after 4 stars I should have felt something. I am not inclined to say I wanted to get drunk but I did expect more alcohol than what was in them. read more

I've been to the Martini Room several times over the years and It has always been a place you could go and have a good martini and have a conversation without yelling over the music. But this time was different! The waitress was very rude and it took everything in me to not walk out! We asked a question about the flavors in the Martini flight and she said "it's on the menu!" Then she proceeded to tell us... that she looked at us funny because it was right there!! It's not like the place was busy! She gave us RACIST VIBES! Definitely won't be back! Money is green! You should be welcoming to everyone who wants to spend there money at your establishment! read more

Originally we intended to sit and listen to Jacquelyn Miller but what made our experience an exceptional one was the service we received. Our server Fabio was not only endlessly charming but attentive and help when assisting us choose our drinks. When it comes to alcohol accidents do happen so we had a little spill but our embarrassment evaporated in an instant when Justin, another of the Martini Rooms splended servers, assisted in cleaning up for us and offering kind words of assurence. He was so sweet and so helpful, I mean the service is exceptional. I love a place that showcase's Elgin, the people are what make this place successful. Well done Martini Room! Worth the price, make sure to order Wonder Lemon, Razz lemonade Martini and the Bananas Foster! read more

It was a dark and stormy night. Twelve hours on the road. Bad trucker poetry, and the AM radio lunch special update on the radio, so the unlimited plan and Radio Paradise kept our minds off the white lines. The martini room Wednesday flights (is it already Wednesday?!) reminded me of the kool aid flavors from long ago. Blasphemy - only five gins (vs 30 or 40 vodkas, 30 dark liquors...even more rum than gin! Jeezus). We were drawn to the opium den in the back but thought better of it; rarely in this time zone, so held back, not knowing the native's ways. But the twinkly lights were twinkly. The pre-load had certainly helped situational awareness. A dry gin martini helped wash down the cloying taster. Brother said Vesper was good. Glasses were confusing...symmetry is that way for a reason. Bartender was nice. read more

Martini Room is by far my favorite place to go drink at. I love everything about it. The ambience is beautiful and cozy and of course the martinis are to die for. The Mangotini is amazing and is definitely my top favorite. Cheesecake is also wonderful, Very Berry (with the yummy champagne float) and I loooove the Mermaid. Service is ALWAYS exceptional. And this is coming from a server myself so I'm super picky! Every martini lover should try this place! I would be in a lot trouble if it was in West Chicago by my home!!! P.S. I drank it too much before I could get a good picture. read more

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When I thought Elgin was a welcoming place, Martini Room proved me wrong. The manager claims that they have a policy from the owner regarding for NO snapback hats on the weekends. The had no signs regarding hats. I felt targeted as the only person to be asked to take off my hat. You can wear a fedora with your neckbeard; you can wear a newsboy cap with your tie dye shirt; but you can't wear a regular hat?! Manager claims that they are trying to uphold a certain image in Elgin, targeting a specific look. Can you explain exactly the type of people that you're trying to keep out? What are you implying about people who wear regular hats? A hat policy that picks and chooses who to discriminate has a reason behind it. Someone from Martini Room tell me how this makes sense... We were having a good time at the Martini Room, but this stupid policy is discriminatory and was a complete buzz kill. I live in downtown Elgin, I want Martini Room to succeed! My advice is to either keep consistent to all hats, or better yet, eliminate this policy altogether. read more

I like the place. I go here with friends after work sometimes, and it's perfect for hanging-out over drinks. The atmosphere is relaxed and unique with an urban hip flair. I like that the lounge area has oversized sofas and coffee tables, candles and retro chandeliers. Exposed brick and local art compare with anything found in the city, but without the parking hassles. I have never seen any big crowds here, but maybe the place fills up later in the evenings. Some drinks are on the pricey side, but they DO have specials, and they give generous pours when drinking it neat. I like the martini sampler flights on Wed. We had poor service once a while back, but the owner has stepped in and lately we've all noticed how friendly and attentive the service is now. Water, snacks etc. read more

I was here for a murder mystery. The venue was super cool. The owner and the staff were super cool and nice. The décor and layout of the building was really nice as well. Definitely had a cool vibe to it. I had a dirty martini with blue olives, which was delicious. Judging by the ads they have some cool deals and specials through the week. Huuuuge martini list, like so many looked good. A lot of people said the sangria was delicious. If I am ever in Elgin again, I would go back. This place was really cool. read more

Very cool and chill atmosphere. Great for killing time, dates, friends to hang with. Prices are very fair and just overall lovely!

So bad-- service slow, clientele is low life's, don't bother-- Staff incompetent Just not worth your time. read more

My husband and I decided to check this place out 8:45pm on a Friday. It wasn't busy, maybe 7 ppl at the bar with 2 bartenders. We walked in sat down and went completely unacknowledged for 10 mins. The bartenders kept walking past us multiple times. The one taller man seemed to be in the same corner making the same drinks for the same 4 ppl. Incredibly rude. Will never return. read more

Martini? Check. Martini flights?? Check! Belly dancers??? Check! Check! I am a martini girl. The more options, the better. In fact, if there was a cupcake martini, I'd surely have died and gone to heaven. And perhaps that's what happened last night because there were tons of options and it was- wait for it-- Martini Flight Wednesday...let's just pause here for a moment to take in what IMO should be a national holiday, shall we...? And we are back. Once I learned about the flight, I was singularly focused. It's $13 for 5 not-so-mini martinis, and because this is October, there was a seasonal aspect to it. Hello pumpkin pie martini. You belong to me now. There was a sea salt caramel (YES!), a Pama Razz, something ginger & cilantro-y, and a cranberry one. Not a bad one in the bunch! I'd really recommend the quite affordable flight if you're like me, decision challenged and in love with martinis. So, besides martini heaven, we were there for a belly dancing show that is put on there semi-regularly. A friend is a dancer (shout-out J-diggity!) and this is the first time I've been able to see her perform. I was super excited. And friend or not, this was a great show!! I knew it would be fun, but I was blown away by the costumes, makeup (Halloween show to boot!), eclectic music selections and of course, the dancing! This is NOT your mama's belly dancers! OK, my mom didn't belly dance either, but still, color me surprised when I heard Nine Inch Nails and White Zombie pouring out of the speakers for some of the dance performances! It. was. ON. There are performers of varying levels and skills, all shapes and sizes, and all of them were entertaining. We had nice front row seats, so I was assaulted by all sorts of things: scarves, candles, blades, not really, but we were up close and personal and it was pretty fantastic! (Um, I did not know stomach muscles could do that- and while balancing a tea service on your head?? Don't get any ideas, husband.) I especially loved the drama of it all: a sorrow dance, a Zombie belly dancer, beautiful seductive dances, steam punk dancers, Bollywood hybrid belly dances. I mean, the variety just couldn't be beat. I'd say there were 3 sets, probably 12-16 dances total with a couple intermissions. Started at 8, ended at 10:30. Did I mention...no cover charge? Oh, yeah, mama like! I highly encourage you to visit when Eastern Groove Studio (and guest dancers) perform. All shows may not be so elaborate, as this was the Halloween show, but I don't think you'll be disappointed, particularly if you have a table of martinis in front of you. :) And the bar itself, bartenders and servers were excellent. This bar in Elgin could easily be a bar in Chicago. It had a very cool vibe going, dark and dramatically lit, exposed brick, several comfy couches and pub tables and a nice long, sleek bar. It's not a very big space, but it worked really well considering the size of the space and how many dancers there were. Our drinks were delicious- keep em coming- and the servers could not have been nicer, and efficient in their service sorta squished in between dance segments. Hard cider was $6, pricey but not terrible, and martinis were very reasonable $4-$12 depending. This is about an hour drive for me, and I went for the dancing, and would most definitely do that again, coupling it with dinner beforehand. But even without it, I'd happily come back to the Martini Room any national holiday Martini Flight Wednesday. Hey, I'm a patriot. ;) read more

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Two stars -- one for the taste of the drinks and one for the décor. When we walked in, the waitress was quick to take our orders, but that was pretty much the only time she was quick. I understand that it was Saturday night so it was semi-busy, but I've never had such horrible service. Even when we told her we were in a hurry and needed our checks ASAP, we were left waiting for awhile and then forced to search for her. Besides the awful service, the drinks were small and weak -- this coming from a girl that appreciates all that is small and weak. I had the Mangotini and although it tasted like a delicious summery smoothie, I'm skeptical about whether there was any alcohol in it. The atmosphere was probably the highlight of the place -- dark and lounge-y with comfy couches and pillows in black and red Valentine's Day-esque colors. Too bad that wasn't enough to keep us there. Once we heard the same song for the third time and waited 15+ minutes for drinks , we were ready to leave. read more

Def a place you need to check out. Huge list of different kinds of martinis and some cocktails. They also have beer and wine. Beers are all bottles and cans though just a heads up. I got the Reece's cup martini which was freaking heaven in a cup and also got the paradise which I wasn't the biggest fan of but still good. My girl got the Godiva chocolate and pistachio ice cream. Both very good ! Godiva chocolate taste how you would expect and the pistachio was even better. Nice small little spot with a chill ambience and good service. Left there after 2 martinis and wasn't buzzed. Might've been my choice of drinks maybe idk either way il be back. read more

I just had my husband's birthday party here and reserved the back couch area for around 30 people and had a great experience. I work in the service industry so I always have high expectations and I felt their team really exceeded my expectations! Their GM, Brian was very attentive in making sure all of our needs were met from my initial phone call with him to the closing out of my bill. The owner, Ursula also introduced herself and made touch points with me. Our server Shauna was friendly, personable and attentive to all of my guests needs. In general, I love the cozy atmosphere of this bar and especially love all of the local art on the walls and the sofas with coffee tables. They have a great assortment of martinis which I feel are a little small but perfectly mixed. The DJ spins at 10pm on Saturdays and has a great mix of music. I've been here many times and will definitely be back again!..oh and don't miss out on Halloween. They have a great Halloween costume contest and there is always a huge turnout and everyone is in great spirits! read more

For an ever-increasing number of Chicago expatriates living in the Elgin area, The Martini Room offers a welcome taste of the urbane in an often maddening sea of suburban sprawl. Located in the historic downtown area, The Martini Room is dark, moody, and posh, with low-slung couches, soft lighting, exposed brick, and a real tin ceiling. Sound like your favorite Chicago haunt? Kinda feels like it too. The martini menu emphasizes the sweet, but you can still get a properly made Sapphire with bleu cheese olives if you ask, as well as beer (of course), wine, and a very adequate if not exhaustive selection of other poisons. The drinks are a bit pricey by Elgin standards, but in exchange you get a real sense of place and a ray of hope for downtown Elgin. The owner fought a pitched battle with city officials when she was trying to get open -- apparently our "progressive" mayor didn't see the value of an actual civilized establishment -- and for that reason alone she deserves the support of anyone who wants the "new" Elgin to be more than a bunch of mini-mansions and a riverboat. read more

I loved this place. It was my first time here and I am wanting to go back just for the service and the atmosphere. I am not from Elgin but needed to meet a date somewhere half way. This was going to be our first date and I didn't want to mess stuff up. You know women, first date, bad place, last date. I chose the Martini Room based on yelp reviews. I pulled up outside and thought the place looked a little iffy. Needs some paint and a face lift on the outside. I went in and was warmly greeted by Dana the bartender. This girl is fantastic. Warm, personable, and makes some great drinks. We found a place in the back on one of the couches. Dana quickly came and lit some candles and took our order. The ambiance was great for a date. The girl I was with looked at me and smiled, and said, "Wow how did you find this place?" I was starting to look like a shining star because I suggested to Martini Room for our date. It was pretty early and not very busy. Dana returned with our drinks and we struck up a friendly conversation. Dana sat down and visited with us for awhile. I had bourght my own Ribs from home that I had smoked earlier in the day, and we all shared them. Yes, they will even let you bring outside food in. This bar was Fantastic and Dana made sure our night was enjoyable. I will be going back soon. First, I am going to call though and go when I know Dana will be there. Thanks Dana read more

As a martini bar...you would think they could make a good martini!!! The drinks were weak. The server could care less if you had Absolute or Goose. Prices were insulting for the caliber of bar in Elgin. The stemware was generic department store quality with very limited capacity. The first garnish was knocked off by the server (who left it laying on the ground for us to pick-up). My third garnish was absent from the drink. In addition, the martinis suffered sever losses of quantity during its journey from the bar to my table. The cliental seemed a little misplaced for the martini bar they were billing themselves as. I noticed countless amounts of sports attire on a Saturday night. Also, for a place that highlights the martini...there sure were a lot of Coronas being served. The décor was decent. The sitting areas were sleek and upscale. The walls were decorated with pieces from local artist that could be purchased (nice touch). Lighting was clearly purchased at Spencer's. The bathroom was very disheveled and reminded me of a 7/11 restroom. Overall, this bar pretends to be something its not. There are far better places in the suburbs for this type of bar. read more

Having heard many good things about the Martini Room I decided that I had to check it out. I went with my sister and my cousin for a girls night out with fun drinks. I was very impressed upon walking into the Martini Room with the decor. I love the exposed brick and loft feel. We scooped out the place and took a seat on some of the couches. When the waitress came over to get our first drink order I couldn't decide what I should try, as the menu is very large. She asked if she could help and described a drink to me that I couldn't pass up. When our drinks arrived I was very happy with her suggestion. The music, decor and drinks we all a big hit. Next time I think we will come a little later in the night as there was a DJ that just started to play as it was time for us to leave. Over all great experience! Will defiantly be back! read more

I came out here out of the blue with the guys to just to celebrate life and take in the start of the weekend. I was taken back by the atmosphere here! First thing to make note of is that this spot is a real nice casual lounge serving tons of different kinds of Martini's and other drink specials. So whether you drink Martini's or not, the staff has you covered here. The scenery is decorated with art pieces from local artists in the area, which give the spot a really good stylish look and adds to the atmosphere. Fellas, this is the spot you take your girl to when she wants to go out, but relax and chill. There are plenty of couches and seating here and there is no stress or pressure to when you walk in. Staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. The night I went (Friday Night) was old school night and my crew loved it. They played old school acid house, hip-house, and other club favorites. If you wanted to dance, there is a section cleared off for dancing as well. Otherwise, you can enjoy the throwback music and take in the nightlife. Really loved this part of the Martini Room. Good Music creates a good vibe and in turn creates return business. For those that think there isn't a good night time lounge in downtown Elgin, I'm telling you, check this spot out. You won't regret it. I am a Resident Recommended Professional for the Elgin Area. #ResidentRec read more

The Martini Room has been in Elgin for six years and has never been stronger. The prices can't be beat on special nights (tonight's $6 night!) and the Au Pair (pear) martini is killer. The owner/manager rocks the joint with her mixology and her other tender does a fine job, but isn't as heavy handed. The decor is funky and fun - what do you want. It's nice to sit in a more comfortable chair/couch than in a hard wood chair. I appreciate that. I hope they stay open. With the sad shape of Elgin's roads (thank the mayor, not the Martini Room) please don't be discouraged in visiting. read more

We have been here several times. I absolutely loves the martinis here. I suggest to go to the Martini room and get a "life is good" martini. read more

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You're an idiot if you give this place less than 5 stars. They have the most amazing martinis. The orange dreamcicle martini is like candy and I always drink 5 within 5 minutes. Great prices. Wish they had food but thats ok. Its nice and dark in there so if you don't look that good and wanna hook up with someone they won't notice if you're ugly. I'm not ugly so I don't have to worry. They have the BEST martinis!!!!! read more

Uh Oh! Not sure what was going on with our server. Thought she was a valley girl form the way she spoke. Not a big deal. The problem we had was it seemed like she was on something. Seemed somewhat disoriented. She asked for our card to keep a tab then wished us a good evening but never brought the check. She also spilled the drinks all over the table and made a poor attempt to clean it up. On the positive side the drinks were still good, but the server was another story. read more

I've been to Martini Room a few times (go on Wednesdays for flights to sample 5 of the martinis!) but last night specifically I went for my birthday! I tried the Picante Martini which is my new favorite and it was delicious. I also tried the cotton candy martini which is super cool because they pour it over real cotton candy and it melts into the drink so quickly it looks like it just disappears! The atmosphere is really fun and mellow on weekdays but very upbeat with a DJ and dancing on weekends. There are tons of martinis to choose from as well as great other drinks. Martini Room is one of the best spots in Elgin, hands down! read more

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We hit up downtown Elgin every other month or so with friends of ours. The Martini Room is typically the meeting spot for everyone. We have some drinks and chat. After that, we head out for some real partying! Our experiences with MR have been hit or miss. Sometimes it great! We'll get a really great bartender who makes awesome drinks and has a nice attitude! It'll be a great start to our night! Other times (like this last visit) another bartender will come in for a later shift and take over who isn't so nice. We'll get treated like we're just in her way and she would be better off if we'd just leave. The drink quality suffers significantly too! The wrong juices get mixed in or the wrong alcohol gets used. It turns out to be a really bad experience! We have even just said that we'll wait for the other bartender to make our drinks when s/he is finished with what they're doing... We get all sorts of nasty looks and comments about that! It's really difficult because we're not there frequently enough to be known by anyone. I just wish there were more consistency with attitudes and drinks! read more

Amanda was an awesome waitress, very pleasant and attentive. Amazing martinis and service! My boyfriend and I decided to try out this place for a date night, all of the drinks were all incredible. Thank you again and we'll be back! read more

Cute spot with creative drinks. They were actually good! I had a martini that tasted like a pink starburst, it was great!

friendly staff. do come here. mike and jerry. try dreamsicle, espresso and cheese cake for a good time :)! read more

The place is nicely decorated, I liked the seating & music. Drinks were ok..kind of weak and ok priced I guess. I didn't like their service, it's a lounge in the suburbs..they should be able to handle 5 people at the bar or 10 people at a table (tell your servers to take an extra minute to ask everyone if they need a drink). It didn't seem busy but for some reason it took about 30 min to get a drink. I don't think I have EVER had to wait 30 min for a drink DOWNTOWN or in VEGAS..and it happened to me in Elgin of all places :/ I'm a bartender; I get it, you have your favorite people and you take care of them first, no big deal but I gave this ignorant bartender a $4 tip on a drink (ONE DRINK) AFTER she made me wait about 30 min for it so she could move it faster next time around and what happens next time? Both bartenders are just chillin, pacing back and forth being super slow..and didn't even acknowledge my existence. That place should consider getting someone who can actually bartend with some speed. It'll probably help their bottom line too! So after waiting and waiting I went back to my party and there was someone picking up glasses who said that she wasn't a server but got me a drink anyway. And by the way, this wasn't a complicated martini this was a Ketle One & Soda..a drink that takes 7 seconds to make!! Anyway, point is..nice place but you should get faster people that are actually nice to your customers. I would realllllly have to think about it if I was invited to go back. But to go voluntarily? No way Jose! read more