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My husband booked this bar in our NYC trip, as it was World's Top 100 bars - #75 in 2025. Fun to try. Definitely make a reservation here! We tried coming early for our reservation, didn't get in - it's just tiny, but a nicely intimate setting. The only drink I really remember ordering here was my husband's Caprese, which tasted exactly like a Caprese! It had the tomato and basil notes on point. I excitedly got a Martini, I believe it was a Pandan one, but I can't remember what it tasted like. I remember thinking my martinis weren't that strong. However, by the end of the evening, I was quite tipsy before our dinner. What I do remember was the service, and the ambiance. The first comment I said to my husband was, "This reminds me of a bar in Tokyo that we went to." It was the jazzy music, to the exposed brick and furniture they used, that made it feel like Tokyo, although I can't explicitly say why it felt that way. Anyway, I enjoyed the Caprese drink, and if you want to come here, make a reservation ahead of time.
I had three drinks here. Two were misses and one was great. For a place known for its cocktails, I thought it was disappointing. Not to mention they forgot one of my food orders. The only drinks my friend and I liked were Olive and Honey and Blue cheese Sake martini. Unique and clean. Blue cheese sake martini was more savory, not overly salty. Olive and honey was on the sweeter side but not overpowering. I also had the risotto drink and the Grand Martiny's. Risotto was on their seasonal menu, supposedly had truffle on it. I thought it tasted very medicinal and one noted. Grand Martiny's was too sweet for my liking, probably my fault as it had sherry and Porto in it, and I clearly thought somehow they'd make it less sweet?! Time limit for two is an hour and 45 minutes. It sounded like a lot, except every time after we order drinks, it would take at least 15 minutes for the drinks to come. So for 3 drinks, that's us sitting on our buns for 45min waiting for our drinks... I've been to Angels Share a long time ago and also not a big fan (sorry). Same sentiment applies here. Won't be back.
Made reservations in advance. Was seated upstairs. The drinks were so delicious and definitely a good old school vibe interior inside. Feels great for after work drinks and or a nice intimate date setting. The server was attentive to our party and provided very great recommendations. My favorite side dish aside from drinks was the deep fried corn, wow perfect with a nice alcoholic beverage. Juicy olives with my martini- let's go.
Martiny's has been on my bucket list for a minute. It was actually recommended by a bartender at The Bees Knees in Kyoto. On a Monday night, we swung by around 9 PM. This intimate, very dimly-lit bar with a capacity of possibly 25 people on the main level was full. We were put on the waiting list and grabbed cocktails around the corner at L'Americana (coincidentally, under common ownership with Martiny's). L'Americana's cocktails are excellent by the way! (try the Porcini Fashioned). 30 minutes later, I received a text that our table was ready at Martiny's. The hostess was kind and patient. We were provided hot face towels and menus. Our server provided excellent descriptions of the flavor profiles of cocktails. The bartender mixologists - Tomo and Miguel - were dressed smartly with bowties, and mixed cocktails fluidly while John Coltrane and Stan Getz played softly in the background. I tried the "Tea Ceremony" (a whiskey cocktail), a "Grand Martiny's" (a beautiful ruby-colored martini riff), and a "Potter's Old-Fashioned" (using brown butter-washed Maker's Mark 46) All three cocktails were impeccable. I don't mind paying $20 to $30 for a cocktail for this superb level of quality and presentation. Overall, I highly recommend Martiny's for fellow craft cocktail afficionados.
I'm not sure if my expectations were too high but wasn't blown away by this place ? Min spend $50pp
Great, inventive cocktails with interesting takes like the Porcini Risotto. The cocktails are expertly made and therefore take a little time for each order. Located in a carriage house, the bar has a speakeasy vibe. Reservations are needed, and note that your reservation will have seat options - bar, high top, etc. We had early reservations at opening for drinks before dinner and it was busy. There is a $50 per person minimum which doesn't make this a place to stop by for a before or after dinner drink. Will need 2 drinks each or add food to make the minimum, otherwise we would come more often to try different cocktails, especially the dessert martinis. Tried the Porcini Risotto, Olive and Honey Vesper, Mole Granada, Grand Martiny's. Enjoyed all of them. If you like experimental cocktails, give this place a try.
We got lucky and snagged reservations at Martiny's and absolutely loved it. The house is beautiful inside and out, though it's a small space, which probably explains why reservations are so hard to get. The staff was fantastic and did an amazing job walking us through the menu and explaining the flavor profiles of the cocktails. One thing to note: there is a time limit for your reservation and they do enforce it, so just be mindful of that when planning your visit. We tried four cocktails: the Porcini Risotto, Grand Martiny's, Tea Ceremony, and the Olive Oil Vesper. Watching the bartenders work was a gem in itself they're clearly masters of their craft. Every cocktail was unique and very well executed. I definitely recommend ordering a variety to experience different flavors. My personal favorite was the Olive Oil Vesper. The real surprise, though, was the food -- wow. While it's on the pricey side and the portions are small, every single bite was delicious. It's probably not the place for a full dinner unless you're ready to spend quite a bit, but I wouldn't skip on the food. It's perfect to share as a snack alongside the cocktails. Overall, I loved this place -- the vibe, the drinks, the food, everything. I'll definitely be coming back.
Date: Thursday, May 8th, 2025 Time: 6pm Party of: 6 Reservation Made via: Resy a few weeks prior *Tea Ceremony ($30) *Caprese ($24) *Night Train ($23) *Spring Boulevard ($26) x2 *The Armoury ($27) *Grand Martiny's ($26) *Manhattan ($23) *Peated Martini "Kemuri" ($36) *Dirty Tonic ($21) *Wakamomo ($26) *Large Party: 20% ($57.60) A group of us make a yearly trip to NYC from SF. We are the cocktail drinking kind, so typically try to hit up as many bars as possible. My gf ended up nabbing a rezzie at Martiny's for 6 peeps. We initially had only 5 people, but eventually had one other friend join. Cocktails are fun and inventive, but not overly so, which I like. (I'm simple. Don't need too much done to my liquor.) I started off with the Tea Ceremony - nikka coffey grain whiskey, cacao, matcha, coconut water. I'm a huge matcha fan and a whisky girl, but wasn't sure how it would all blend together. Especially since I don't actually like coconut. I was pleasantly surprised. The whisky gave it the booziness, the matcha a bright greenness, and the coconut kinda melded it all together. For the second drink, I think I just got the Dirty Tonic - grey goose vodka, olive oil, spices, tonic. We all sampled each other's so I'm not 100% sure. But this would have been a throw back to my grey goose martini up with olive days. Anyways, can't really go wrong with a vodka tonic with olives. Service was excellent. Our server was super sweet. And never made us feel rushed. Vibe is very like old world loungey. Dark colors, plush couches, comfy chairs, etc. Kinda felt like we were sitting around a coffee table chilling and having drinks. I also appreciated the fact there wasn't loud music playing, so we could actually have a conversation instead of shouting at each other. One of my favorite bars this last trip. Worth a stop for any cocktail lover. Just make sure to get a rezzie if you are not a fan of lines. There was definitely quite a few people waiting outside. REVIEW #3770
The atmosphere captures the essence of a classic Japanese cocktail bar -- refined, intimate, and elevated by a sharply dressed bartender and attentive service, all set to elegant background music. The second floor has a cozy, loft-like feel with plenty of seating and space to unwind. The cocktails are outstanding, inspired by Japanese culinary traditions -- think creative takes like melon cream soda or drinks evoking a tea ceremony. The food menu is just as impressive, featuring unique offerings like imported Japanese river crab that you won't find elsewhere. Easily one of the best bars in New York City, especially if you're a fan of Japanese-style mixology.
We always have great time at Martiny's. Come at opening if you don't want to wait for a table. The drinks and food were both delicious and beautiful.
We were chatting about cocktail bars with our wonderful server here and she asked about our faves in the city...honestly? It genuinely might be Martiny's after this visit. Everything from the drinks to the food to the service to the sleek-yet-cozy space was top-notch. We sat downstairs at the bar, but I took a peek at the lounge area upstairs, which was very inviting and reminded me of someone's (wears 'quiet luxury', regularly hosts jazz listening parties) living room. Cocktails: -Orangettini (earl grey-infused gin, Grand Marnier, Lillet, cacao, peychaud's bitters, orange): this was described to me as a dessert-style martini, but I found it to be just a little sweet and really balanced overall. The expressed orange peel added a really nice orange essence. The cacao was subtle, similar to how it's used in a 20th century cocktail. -Tea Ceremony (bourbon, cacao, matcha, coconut water): harmonious flavors and high-quality ingredients. The interplay of the matcha with the cacao and coconut is hard to describe but it's almost like you can taste the flavors all coming up to meet one another, if that makes sense. The matcha did overpower a bit at the bottom of the drink. This one was pricier than most of the other cocktails ($30), so I don't know if I would get it again. -Fig & coffee (mezcal, fig, Mr. Black coffee liqueur, kokuto [Japanese brown sugar], espresso, chocolate bitters): an espresso martini riff, and a strong candidate for the best in the city. A really rich, sumptuous liquid dessert. The addition of the fig made the drink taste even richer. Bites: -Burrata (yuba chips, nori, Lao gan ma, smoked trout roe)- the salty umami-ness of this dish completely transformed the burrata from its kinda tired preparation of tomato-olive oil-balsamic. One of the best dishes I've tried in a while. -Scallop (bonito cream, grapes, fennel, pickled daikon): Fantastic. Each bite was creamy, savory, and smoky. Also sweet and tangy. Definitely an odd combination of ingredients, but it worked. -Scotch (Japanese) eggs (Tsukune sausage, Ajitama egg, yakitore tare): Another winner. The smoky pork and that uber-crunchy crust are classic, but the savory-sweet sauce (a mixture of soy, mirin, and rice wine) made this memorable. -Karaage with caviar (karaage, caviar, cream cheese): I remember this being good and crunchy! This was simpler than the intricate first few dishes, which isn't a bad thing at all. The karaage just didn't stand out quite as much.
Martiny's has been ranked in the top 50 bars of the world. They have really unique cocktails and impeccable service. The servers know the menu inside and out and give great recommendations. The townhouse that it is in is cozy with an upstairs and a downstairs. Reservations are highly recommended. If you sit downstairs, the space is ADA friendly as well as the bathroom. I had the Maia cocktail and the Caprese cocktail. My favorite was the Caprese as it was sweet without being over powering. My friend had a martini and the Risotto cocktail which was so savory with white truffle. The downsides are a $50 per person minimum and a menu that lacks substantial vegetarian food options. If you are a vegetarian or vegan, please have a full meal before coming here. There's a tomato dish offered but it has gelatin on top. There are really good corn fritters but make sure to get them served without the roe butter. They are served with egg yolk shredded on top however. The staff is highly attentive, though sometimes to a little bit of a control freak mode. They open up at 6, and don't let you wait in the vestibule before they open, so they had us waiting outside in the street with 3 minutes to opening. There's a sidewalk shed up right now thankfully, otherwise we would have been standing out in the pouring rain. I put my food dish on top of the menu that I had been reading, and a server came by and removed the dish and placed it back on the table for me. Just weird little quirky things that seem like control issues here. That said, I do think this is one of the more unique experiences you'll have at a cocktail bar in New York, so I highly recommend stopping by.
Order the caprese! It is light and refreshing. I like more vodka and gin-based drinks and I couldn't tell this had whiskey in it! Tempura corn is sooo good! Beef tartare was good but nothing special Drinks are a bit strong! Make sure you make a reservation since the restaurant is small
Seems can't really go wrong with any cocktails. Just pick one with your favorite liquor base. Drinks were inventive but not overly so; could still enjoy the liquor and ingredients are recognizable. Not a large downstairs or upstairs but it is a cozy spot like a comfortable living room (i.e., not swanky nor too modern). Should be in a cocktail bars rotation if one cannot be a regular. A reservation is highly suggested though you might be able to walk-in if just a couple people. Even with their popularity and time limit the staff never rushed us and are friendly. * 2026 North America's Best Bars #23 (2025 World's Best Bars #75) ranked by "The World's 50 Best Bars Academy comprising more than 800 drinks experts, including renowned bartenders and consultants, drinks writers and cocktail specialists." read more
I've heard about Martiny's from several people and have walked by many times but finally made it in for a cocktail recently. It's a really pretty and intimate space, and I loved the overall speakeasy vibe. If you're into unique craft cocktails, it's definitely worth checking out, as they used ingredients that I had never even heard of before. The staff members were all very welcoming and nice, and the bartender had great recommendations. That being said, it's pretty pricey, even for Manhattan standards. The drinks range from $25-$38 a piece (not including tax and tip). I could never justify being a regular here for that reason alone, but it's a nice spot to visit for a special occasion, or if you're drinking on your company's dime. :) read more
Felt like this bar was overrated. First of all, there is $50 per person minimum, so that's 2-3 drinks per person or 2 drinks and food. I tried the Maia and the something Colada. Maia was good. Colada was not great. Corn tempura was fine, not great. Overall really nothing special and not worth the effort to get a res. read more
7 months ago
My husband booked this bar in our NYC trip, as it was World's Top 100 bars - #75 in 2025. Fun to try. Definitely make a reservation here! We tried coming early for our reservation, didn't get in - it's just tiny, but a nicely intimate setting. The only drink I really remember ordering here was my husband's Caprese, which tasted exactly like a Caprese! It had the tomato and basil notes on point. I excitedly got a Martini, I believe it was a Pandan one, but I can't remember what it tasted like. I remember thinking my martinis weren't that strong. However, by the end of the evening, I was quite tipsy before our dinner. What I do remember was the service, and the ambiance. The first comment I said to my husband was, "This reminds me of a bar in Tokyo that we went to." It was the jazzy music, to the exposed brick and furniture they used, that made it feel like Tokyo, although I can't explicitly say why it felt that way. Anyway, I enjoyed the Caprese drink, and if you want to come here, make a reservation ahead of time. read more
I had three drinks here. Two were misses and one was great. For a place known for its cocktails, I thought it was disappointing. Not to mention they forgot one of my food orders. The only drinks my friend and I liked were Olive and Honey and Blue cheese Sake martini. Unique and clean. Blue cheese sake martini was more savory, not overly salty. Olive and honey was on the sweeter side but not overpowering. I also had the risotto drink and the Grand Martiny's. Risotto was on their seasonal menu, supposedly had truffle on it. I thought it tasted very medicinal and one noted. Grand Martiny's was too sweet for my liking, probably my fault as it had sherry and Porto in it, and I clearly thought somehow they'd make it less sweet?! Time limit for two is an hour and 45 minutes. It sounded like a lot, except every time after we order drinks, it would take at least 15 minutes for the drinks to come. So for 3 drinks, that's us sitting on our buns for 45min waiting for our drinks... I've been to Angels Share a long time ago and also not a big fan (sorry). Same sentiment applies here. Won't be back. read more
Made reservations in advance. Was seated upstairs. The drinks were so delicious and definitely a good old school vibe interior inside. Feels great for after work drinks and or a nice intimate date setting. The server was attentive to our party and provided very great recommendations. My favorite side dish aside from drinks was the deep fried corn, wow perfect with a nice alcoholic beverage. Juicy olives with my martini- let's go. read more
Martiny's has been on my bucket list for a minute. It was actually recommended by a bartender at The Bees Knees in Kyoto. On a Monday night, we swung by around 9 PM. This intimate, very dimly-lit bar with a capacity of possibly 25 people on the main level was full. We were put on the waiting list and grabbed cocktails around the corner at L'Americana (coincidentally, under common ownership with Martiny's). L'Americana's cocktails are excellent by the way! (try the Porcini Fashioned). 30 minutes later, I received a text that our table was ready at Martiny's. The hostess was kind and patient. We were provided hot face towels and menus. Our server provided excellent descriptions of the flavor profiles of cocktails. The bartender mixologists - Tomo and Miguel - were dressed smartly with bowties, and mixed cocktails fluidly while John Coltrane and Stan Getz played softly in the background. I tried the "Tea Ceremony" (a whiskey cocktail), a "Grand Martiny's" (a beautiful ruby-colored martini riff), and a "Potter's Old-Fashioned" (using brown butter-washed Maker's Mark 46) All three cocktails were impeccable. I don't mind paying $20 to $30 for a cocktail for this superb level of quality and presentation. Overall, I highly recommend Martiny's for fellow craft cocktail afficionados. read more
6 months ago
I'm not sure if my expectations were too high but wasn't blown away by this place ? Min spend $50pp read more
1 year ago
Great, inventive cocktails with interesting takes like the Porcini Risotto. The cocktails are expertly made and therefore take a little time for each order. Located in a carriage house, the bar has a speakeasy vibe. Reservations are needed, and note that your reservation will have seat options - bar, high top, etc. We had early reservations at opening for drinks before dinner and it was busy. There is a $50 per person minimum which doesn't make this a place to stop by for a before or after dinner drink. Will need 2 drinks each or add food to make the minimum, otherwise we would come more often to try different cocktails, especially the dessert martinis. Tried the Porcini Risotto, Olive and Honey Vesper, Mole Granada, Grand Martiny's. Enjoyed all of them. If you like experimental cocktails, give this place a try. read more
7 months ago
We got lucky and snagged reservations at Martiny's and absolutely loved it. The house is beautiful inside and out, though it's a small space, which probably explains why reservations are so hard to get. The staff was fantastic and did an amazing job walking us through the menu and explaining the flavor profiles of the cocktails. One thing to note: there is a time limit for your reservation and they do enforce it, so just be mindful of that when planning your visit. We tried four cocktails: the Porcini Risotto, Grand Martiny's, Tea Ceremony, and the Olive Oil Vesper. Watching the bartenders work was a gem in itself they're clearly masters of their craft. Every cocktail was unique and very well executed. I definitely recommend ordering a variety to experience different flavors. My personal favorite was the Olive Oil Vesper. The real surprise, though, was the food -- wow. While it's on the pricey side and the portions are small, every single bite was delicious. It's probably not the place for a full dinner unless you're ready to spend quite a bit, but I wouldn't skip on the food. It's perfect to share as a snack alongside the cocktails. Overall, I loved this place -- the vibe, the drinks, the food, everything. I'll definitely be coming back. read more
Date: Thursday, May 8th, 2025 Time: 6pm Party of: 6 Reservation Made via: Resy a few weeks prior *Tea Ceremony ($30) *Caprese ($24) *Night Train ($23) *Spring Boulevard ($26) x2 *The Armoury ($27) *Grand Martiny's ($26) *Manhattan ($23) *Peated Martini "Kemuri" ($36) *Dirty Tonic ($21) *Wakamomo ($26) *Large Party: 20% ($57.60) A group of us make a yearly trip to NYC from SF. We are the cocktail drinking kind, so typically try to hit up as many bars as possible. My gf ended up nabbing a rezzie at Martiny's for 6 peeps. We initially had only 5 people, but eventually had one other friend join. Cocktails are fun and inventive, but not overly so, which I like. (I'm simple. Don't need too much done to my liquor.) I started off with the Tea Ceremony - nikka coffey grain whiskey, cacao, matcha, coconut water. I'm a huge matcha fan and a whisky girl, but wasn't sure how it would all blend together. Especially since I don't actually like coconut. I was pleasantly surprised. The whisky gave it the booziness, the matcha a bright greenness, and the coconut kinda melded it all together. For the second drink, I think I just got the Dirty Tonic - grey goose vodka, olive oil, spices, tonic. We all sampled each other's so I'm not 100% sure. But this would have been a throw back to my grey goose martini up with olive days. Anyways, can't really go wrong with a vodka tonic with olives. Service was excellent. Our server was super sweet. And never made us feel rushed. Vibe is very like old world loungey. Dark colors, plush couches, comfy chairs, etc. Kinda felt like we were sitting around a coffee table chilling and having drinks. I also appreciated the fact there wasn't loud music playing, so we could actually have a conversation instead of shouting at each other. One of my favorite bars this last trip. Worth a stop for any cocktail lover. Just make sure to get a rezzie if you are not a fan of lines. There was definitely quite a few people waiting outside. REVIEW #3770 read more
30 days ago
30 days ago
The atmosphere captures the essence of a classic Japanese cocktail bar -- refined, intimate, and elevated by a sharply dressed bartender and attentive service, all set to elegant background music. The second floor has a cozy, loft-like feel with plenty of seating and space to unwind. The cocktails are outstanding, inspired by Japanese culinary traditions -- think creative takes like melon cream soda or drinks evoking a tea ceremony. The food menu is just as impressive, featuring unique offerings like imported Japanese river crab that you won't find elsewhere. Easily one of the best bars in New York City, especially if you're a fan of Japanese-style mixology. read more
10 months ago
We always have great time at Martiny's. Come at opening if you don't want to wait for a table. The drinks and food were both delicious and beautiful. read more
We were chatting about cocktail bars with our wonderful server here and she asked about our faves in the city...honestly? It genuinely might be Martiny's after this visit. Everything from the drinks to the food to the service to the sleek-yet-cozy space was top-notch. We sat downstairs at the bar, but I took a peek at the lounge area upstairs, which was very inviting and reminded me of someone's (wears 'quiet luxury', regularly hosts jazz listening parties) living room. Cocktails: -Orangettini (earl grey-infused gin, Grand Marnier, Lillet, cacao, peychaud's bitters, orange): this was described to me as a dessert-style martini, but I found it to be just a little sweet and really balanced overall. The expressed orange peel added a really nice orange essence. The cacao was subtle, similar to how it's used in a 20th century cocktail. -Tea Ceremony (bourbon, cacao, matcha, coconut water): harmonious flavors and high-quality ingredients. The interplay of the matcha with the cacao and coconut is hard to describe but it's almost like you can taste the flavors all coming up to meet one another, if that makes sense. The matcha did overpower a bit at the bottom of the drink. This one was pricier than most of the other cocktails ($30), so I don't know if I would get it again. -Fig & coffee (mezcal, fig, Mr. Black coffee liqueur, kokuto [Japanese brown sugar], espresso, chocolate bitters): an espresso martini riff, and a strong candidate for the best in the city. A really rich, sumptuous liquid dessert. The addition of the fig made the drink taste even richer. Bites: -Burrata (yuba chips, nori, Lao gan ma, smoked trout roe)- the salty umami-ness of this dish completely transformed the burrata from its kinda tired preparation of tomato-olive oil-balsamic. One of the best dishes I've tried in a while. -Scallop (bonito cream, grapes, fennel, pickled daikon): Fantastic. Each bite was creamy, savory, and smoky. Also sweet and tangy. Definitely an odd combination of ingredients, but it worked. -Scotch (Japanese) eggs (Tsukune sausage, Ajitama egg, yakitore tare): Another winner. The smoky pork and that uber-crunchy crust are classic, but the savory-sweet sauce (a mixture of soy, mirin, and rice wine) made this memorable. -Karaage with caviar (karaage, caviar, cream cheese): I remember this being good and crunchy! This was simpler than the intricate first few dishes, which isn't a bad thing at all. The karaage just didn't stand out quite as much. read more
Martiny's has been ranked in the top 50 bars of the world. They have really unique cocktails and impeccable service. The servers know the menu inside and out and give great recommendations. The townhouse that it is in is cozy with an upstairs and a downstairs. Reservations are highly recommended. If you sit downstairs, the space is ADA friendly as well as the bathroom. I had the Maia cocktail and the Caprese cocktail. My favorite was the Caprese as it was sweet without being over powering. My friend had a martini and the Risotto cocktail which was so savory with white truffle. The downsides are a $50 per person minimum and a menu that lacks substantial vegetarian food options. If you are a vegetarian or vegan, please have a full meal before coming here. There's a tomato dish offered but it has gelatin on top. There are really good corn fritters but make sure to get them served without the roe butter. They are served with egg yolk shredded on top however. The staff is highly attentive, though sometimes to a little bit of a control freak mode. They open up at 6, and don't let you wait in the vestibule before they open, so they had us waiting outside in the street with 3 minutes to opening. There's a sidewalk shed up right now thankfully, otherwise we would have been standing out in the pouring rain. I put my food dish on top of the menu that I had been reading, and a server came by and removed the dish and placed it back on the table for me. Just weird little quirky things that seem like control issues here. That said, I do think this is one of the more unique experiences you'll have at a cocktail bar in New York, so I highly recommend stopping by. read more
Order the caprese! It is light and refreshing. I like more vodka and gin-based drinks and I couldn't tell this had whiskey in it! Tempura corn is sooo good! Beef tartare was good but nothing special Drinks are a bit strong! Make sure you make a reservation since the restaurant is small read more
Great ambiance and expert bartenders (you can tell how skilled they are by their technique), but drinks and food were only OK. Out of the three drinks we got, the maia was our favorite (4.5/5). Mole granada (3/5) had unique flavors but not fully my cup of tea and the melon cream soda (2/5) was wayyy too sweet. For food, we tried the burrata (4/5, could have done without the chili oil, but burrata was very fresh) and crudo (3/5) which was a bit overdone in the sauces. Glad I tried here, but probably will not come back! read more
30 days ago
2 years ago
Made a reservation for the bar which requires a minimum spend of $50 per person which essentially means two drinks. The ambiance of the bar is nice and classy. I'm grateful the bartender gave me a warning that the tea ceremony martiny is whisky forward and strong which is not my type of drink. He also gave me recommendations on drinks that would fit my taste better and descriptions on how drinks i was curious about flavor profile is. I would definitely love to come here again. Porcini Risotto - A savory drink that doesn't taste exactly like a risotto but definitely has that essence in the most smooth, balanced and yummy way! I really loved this. 5/5 Maia - Sweet but not too sweet. A very refreshing summery type drink that as perfectly balanced. 5/5 fig and coffee - the drink alone is a bit alcohol forward but when you take a small bite of fig and sip it blends perfectly! like a creamier espresso martini. 4/5 New york new york - kind of like a light apple pie. You taste both flavors for sure but more cinnamon than apple. 3.5/5 read more
5 months ago
Good drinks, good food, and good ambiance with a cool aesthetic. I ordered two drinks and a wagyu sando, and enjoyed them all. read more
I was here for Christmas drinks with some friends, and our experience was great. Friends arrived before we did and were seated promptly upstairs. They provided towels for our hands and gave us time to look at the menu. Quick tip - the menu on each floor is slightly different! We asked if we can order from the downstairs menu but they said we had to be downstairs for that. The bar is set in a renovated carriage house and the ambience is cozy and inviting. Our party of 4 was fine, but it might be a tight squeeze if you had more people. My only complaint was the bench we sat on was rather uncomfortable. Our party ordered several drinks; The Grand Martiny's - this was great, unusual but good Scotch & Hibiscus - I ordered this first but wasn't a fan. The server took note of this and replaced it right away. I ordered the Spring Boulevard to follow and it was one of my favorites for the night! Royal Horse's neck - refreshing The Armory - reminiscent of a manhattan, but sweeter. Loved this one Tiramisu - dessert in a cup Spring boulevard - slightly sweet, refreshing, probably my favorite of the night New York New York - on the sweeter side, tasted like the holidays The food was delicious as well. Definitely not enough for a meal, but compliments the drinks beautifully. Oysters & caviar - fantastic Sweet corn tempura - this was good, but I wouldn't order it again. If you love corn, its a great choice Hokkaido Uni - my favorite dish! Reminded me of arancini, but with uni. Definitely would order this again. Overall, the service was great, food and drink came out promptly, and were delicious. I appreciated how attentive the server was, and he was quick to make sure we were happy with our choices. Looking forward to coming back and trying the downstairs menu. A fantastic unique spot for date night. Highly recommend read more
Esquisite. Caprese was my favorite cocktail I had, over Mole Granada & Yogurt Vesper. Italian flavor clean and pure in a glass. My friend loves the Curry Leaf mule as well. For the food, Uni Risotto definitely worth a try if you are looking for bites as well. read more
After coming here for years. I can truly say this is my favorite bar... in ... the .... world. I first came here to try (shocker) a martini. A few friends told me it was the cheapest bump you could get in NYC... OF CAVIAR... The martini they wanted me to try was paired with caviar. And was ~ $30! Not cheap; but with inflation and accounting for actual amount of caviar -- it's a steal. So they bring me to this place. 'well fuq me, the dreaded NYC line' was the first thing I thought. I begrudgingly waited outside in unpredictable NYC weather. But once inside I realized - YOU SHOULD WAIT - because it is demonstrative of the fact that they are protective and in complete control of the experience inside. When you walk into the bar there's a jazzy and sophisticated yet cozy Japanese prohibition vibe. The staff work their asssssses off and you can tell. The bartenders are about their business - drinks are made PERFECTLY and with a consistency that I rarely experience. I like going upstairs (it gives rich grandma vibes) but I prefer the bar. Drinking alone here is a must do and this is my reason. The staff here understand the art of bartending on a deep level. The bar staff exemplify the Japanese idea of "omotenashi". Once you walk into those doors - the hospitality, the service and the way the staff treat you is deeply professional with a warm sincerity. The way each drink is crafted deserves attention and watching the bartenders is an experience. If you have an acutely perceptive and picky palate this is the place for you. Thank you so much to Farial for making every visit to this place feel like I'm at home. read more
7 months ago
Fun cocktails with unique ingredient pairings. Had one with mushroom foam that was pretty stellar. Upstairs had a slightly better vibe. Overall a good experience but probably wouldn't return over and over again read more
This martini focused cocktail bar deserves the accolades of #24 in the Top 50 Best Bars in the World List 2025. Even before they got this award, I had this place bookmarked from a friend. Reservations are hard to get especially for 1, but I was glad to catch up with a friend so I got a last minute reservation for a post dinner drink session on a Monday evening. You get 1 hr 45 min to enjoy the experience, since the tables with turnover are 2 hour slots, so I assume 15 min is for them to complete the transaction and clean the table for the next party. I wasn't a fan of $50 per person minimum spend, but if you're not bar hopping and just want to take it easy and focus on one bar for the night, it's absolutely reasonable since 2 drinks per person will easily hit the minimum. We tried the following cocktails, all of which were hits 1. Mole Granada - I love egg white cocktails and this was a creative one. There is some sort of salty rim that's not salt and they also have cacao on top of one half of the drink that allows you to experience the cocktail 2 different ones. The mole flavor is apparent and well balanced 2. New York New York - New York is famed as "Big Apple" so this drink has elements of apple. As it's a dessert cocktail, they say this drinks like an apple pie. I loved how this egg white cocktail is torched on top for added flavor and meringue like texture. This feels similar to the grandma's apple pie drink at SG Club I tried in Tokyo, bringing back memories 3. Grand Martiny's - I typically don't like to order a typical martini since while I like spirit forward, I don't like the lemon or olive garnish that comes with it. This bar's take on martini is still spirit forward, but drinks like sherry instead of straight up liquor. Slow sips of this drink satisfied me throughout a nice catch up session 4. Tea Ceremony - the way the matcha and bourbon is mixed is perfectly balanced with the right ratios. Simple in ingredients but they executed this well. I liked the shiso leaf flower that is not just a garnish but actually tastes like shiso leaf, enhancing the flavor of the drink at some points. No complaints aside from a steep $30 price tag Service is good as they constantly refill water for you and check up on you. What I assume was the owner of the bar is friendly and sarcastic in a good way, loosening up the vibe of the bar that has a dimly lit, formal, otherwise misinterpreted as stiff ambience. Overall, I'd recommend this bar as long as you stick to just one bar for the evening and relax and have a good time. read more
2 years ago
Whenever I travel I try to check out bars on the Top 100 Bars list! I've been lucky enough to try a couple in NYC, but this last visit (with enough advanced planning) I was able to score a reservation at Martiny's! When we arrived we were our seats weren't quite ready (no problem - we were 10 minutes early) so we waited outside. In those 10-15 minutes several groups popped in wanting to get a seat but they were full for the night so folks were mostly leaving after hearing how long the potential wait would be. Once we hit our reservation time we were seated at the bar and reminded of our maximum time. The bartenders were moving quickly to fufill the many orders. It was non stop from the moment we sat down until we left. Luckily a front row seat meant you could see which things looked appealing while also reviewing the menu. They started me off with I think the Maia (swapped with tequila) and then Three Little Words. Both were very good and refreshing! I guess we should've gotten a martini but we were pleased with the drinks we did have! The one missing star is mostly for the way our experience ended. We were asked to leave our seats 15 minutes early to accomodate another group. We respect that their our reservation times, but being rushed at the end before our official time was up wasn't great. We were constantly reminded we had until 10 pm, but at 9:45 they were pushing us out as a large group stood behind us. We waited outside until beyond our reservation time for our table so that was a turn to actually lose a few minutes up front and a chunk at the end. So ultimately I'd say the drinks were a 4/5, service 3/5, and ambiance a 5/5. read more
Why is that when I go to nice bars, there is always a dish that I adore and want to recreate but was not even the purpose of my visit! Had reservations for a night here with 2 friends and had a really pleasant time. There is a time limit for each visit so that others may also come in and the limited seating and small space makes for a very intimate and moderately quiet atmosphere. To start off with the food, which I did not expect to be a highlight and also not even the initial orders we made - the food is actually really good! I love love love their corn tempura. There is a crispy crunch from the small bite sized ball of sweet corn that is perfectly shaped. It is heaven in a ball. I wish I could remake it. The ricotta and tomato dishes were also pretty good. I was looking forward to the ricotta more, but I actually ended up liking the tomato more! It was so refreshing, not too watery or plain. Actually quite nice. Slight acidic tang very mildly which added an extra layer with the cool refreshing taste. Now to the drinks - I honestly cannot remember what I had anymore except for the passion fruit punch which was a very delicate touch of fruity mixed with the alcohol. Mildly sweet to overpower the bitterness but not too sweet that it's overwhelming. I wanted to get it again but I wanted to try other things too. Maybe next visit will get again! read more
2 years ago
TLDR: It's considered one of the best cocktail bars in North America for good reason. If you can snag a reservation, the beverage program here is executed really at the highest level. Tea Ceremony if you like an old fashioned, if you like Asian-palette cocktails (refreshing not too sweet) the Maia. If you want to know what this place is about, grab the Caprese. Don't forget some bar bites too. My wife knew I wanted to try Martiny's and fortunately snagged us a reservation. We were sat at the bar with Ethan and Phillip who were both awesome hosts. We went a bit crazy but it was a great time. We started with the Caprese and Maia. The Caprese reminds you of just that - a Caprese salad. It's refreshing, very tasty and easy to drink. The Maia had a tropical flavor, a bit of sourness, I could probably drink multiples of these. We ended up trying the Tea Ceremony, which is kind of like a matcha old fashioned. Wife got a seasonal mezcal drink which was very tasty and somewhat divided in half for two drinking experiences. The last two drinks were ridiculously good. The Olive & Honey Vesper which finished really nicely, while still being quite a stiff drink. The subtle honey and the yogurt finish. Wife got the Passion Punch. Passionfruit, tropical, just overall insanely yummy. Food-wise, we got the Scotch Egg which was like a Japanese take on the classic. Delicately fried, a chicken/fish meatball like mixture with the egg and topped with yakitori sauce. The karaage with caviar was good but quite HOT. Juicy chicken, dashi cream cheese and a nice dollop of caviar. The wagyu tartare was very unique, with parmagiano reggiano and salted seaweed. It can get pricey but you are getting drinks where the craftsmanship is Olympian-like (since it's going on now) talent. We had such a great time, we've already planned to return two weeks from now. read more
A cocktail bar on the World's Best Bars list run by an Angel's Share alum? Yeah, there's gonna be a line outside. Fortunately, my friend and I planned a few weeks ahead and made a reservation for the bar. We tried: + Grand Martiny's + Olive & honey vesper + Plum blossom sour + Passion punch The martini and vesper were perfect, and I loved the passion punch as well. The menu is huge and there were tons of drinks that I'd love to try in the future. 5 stars for the drinks alone. The thing that keeps this from being an overall perfect 5 stars for me, though, is the time limit - we barely had enough time to gulp two rounds. (Other reviewers have pointed this out, too, so just be aware before you go.) Service was fantastic and they were kind about the limit, but at these prices, I don't want to be rushed. Next time, I would plan around going to a show or dinner after where the time limit wouldn't bother me. 4.5 stars. read more
Yelp I totally came here bc I saw it on World's Best Bars List (#4 in North America for 2024). Kudos to the owner for being at the helm of Angels Share previously, a cocktail bar I wanted to try but sadly did not have the chance. Loves: + Good cocktails. I can't remember names of the ones we had except The Caprese. + Cute space. I would have loved to sit upstairs near the window but hopefully another day. + I forgot the dish exactly (no menu online) but they had like a chicken caviar app that was SO good. The main things I'd note to people are: - Drinks are pricier than most cocktail bars. I'd say average is $25-32. - They do not allow standing room which is tough if you haven't finished your drink. I highly recommend you asking the staff how much time you have before you start a 2nd or 3rd round. Overall, it was a nice time and happy I got to check this place out. read more
11 months ago
Martinys felt a bit overrated overall. It's a tough reservation to secure, and while the presentation and décor were impressive, the cocktails were on the pricier side and didn't quite justify the exclusivity. That said, the steak sandwich was absolutely outstanding--the clear highlight of the experience. I enjoyed my visit in the moment, but it's probably not a spot I'd rush back to. read more
10 months ago
Love the vibe, the staff, the drinks !! Everything was delicious. We all left feeling pretty happy. Plus the building is gorgeous, feels like you're in old NY! read more
If you're not getting a caviar bump with your martinis... you've been doing it wrong your whole life! There's no better place to get it other than Martiny's. Ranked #4 for North America's 50 Best Bars in 2024. If you love martinis, this is your home. Yes, the drinks are going to be expensive because it's NYC. You're also paying for innovative and well crafted cocktails. I highly recommend getting the Kaluga Caviar / Mini Martini pairing for $30. The caviar's saltiness pairs beautifully with the martini. read more
I really am surprised at the number of negative reviews. As one whose one of her favorite bars was Angel's Share back in the early to mid 2000's I truly appreciate the gem that this bar is. You really need a reservation to come here, even for the bar seats I gather, so my friend and I showed up at 5:45 on a Saturday evening (as a walk in). By 6pm when they opened, there was about 8 ppl on line. Milagros the hoses/server, came out and had us stand on a separate line for those without reservations. There were 4 of us total. We waited maybe 5 minutes and were escorted in to a high top table and were told that we had to vacate by 7:45 which was fine by us. The cocktails are expensive, there's only so many we could drink, and we had dinner plans. As was Angel's share, the ambiance was great. dim lighting, cozy exposed brick walls, and jazz was playing. A.S. was one of my favorite date spots (even though you had to share a both with strangers), and Martiny's would be great for one too. The music isn't loud, and since it's mainly reservation only, no one was standing around and possibly interrupting conversation by ordering a drink between 2 ppl sitting at the bar (which I hate). The drinks were good, I had the olive and honey and an espresso martini (off menu). The only negative is the pricing and the sizes of the drinks (small). read more
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Date of Visit: 3/18/2024 Martiny's is a well-renowned cocktail lounge located in the Union Square/Gramercy area, that was established by Takuma Watanabe, who was a former cocktail director at Angel's Share. Martiny's is a three stories cottage style building, with an intimate atmosphere and Japanese style cocktail and decoration. Orangettini $26 I ordered the Orangettini with a slice of chocolate orange on the side. This glass is made from Earl Grey infused gin, Lillet, Cocoa and bitters. Crisp and refreshing. Tea Ceremony $30 The matcha style tea ceremony is one of the most popular cocktails. Made with bourbon, coconut water and matcha, the tea flavor was not too strong but with a hint of freshness. Grand Martiny's $26 We ordered another martiny for the second round. The Grand Martiny's was made from Broadway Sapphire Premier Gin, Sherry, 2016 Porto, St Germain, Cognac and grapes. The smell was sweet just like grape juice, but on the pallet it was dry and alcohol forward. A special mix of ingredients! read more
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Do they have a walk-in bar? I only want to go for cocktails- don't need a table to myself. Thanks.
There is a bar on the first floor. You can do a walk in but you may have to wait some time. I'd recc going when they first open if you want a better chance at getting seated. You can also make reservations for 1 person
Do they take reservations? how do you make them?
Yes! They're on Resy now: https://resy.com/cities/ny/martinys. Definitely make one if you're trying to get in right when they open.
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