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    Nu-Rays

    4.0 (46 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Angella G.

    This place is very cute! our bartender was this adorable woman with a tyedye hoodie on and was very sweet the moment we walked in. She made us killer bloody Mary's with some serious love (it was hella good - highly recommend) ordered a quesadilla & sat outside.

    Aisha M.

    Stopped in because we were strolling through downtown and needed a restroom and a drink. Nice bartender, friendly customers, good drinks. I like that they have food available to order. Great Dive Bar, my kind of place.

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    Justin N.

    Went for a midday drink and it was a great atmosphere. The bartender is nice and it was a quiet afternoon so it was relaxing. Just what I needed

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    Crystal S.

    One of the Best Dive bars in the East Bay. All the Bartenders are very friendly and make great drinks! The Bathrooms are very clean. I Miss hearing live music from this amazing waterhole . If ever in the great town of Martinez please stop in to this Gem ! Cheers!

    Nice friendly place
    Lisa M.

    Good selection of bourbons. Bartender is genuinely friendly & the locals seem to enjoy hanging here. We live in Nebraska & this would be a nice place to come relax regularly if we lived out here.

    Kimberly P.

    Drinking in the afternoon as I contemplate my thesis and my next novel. Relaxing place where I can hang, reflect and write. I like this place, it's friendly, neat, and a wonderful example of the hometown old school neighborhood bar.

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    Best dive bar in the east bay. Hands down. Probably best dive bar in the Bay Area to be honest. Owner Kathi is the best. All class.

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    4 years ago

    Uh karaoke night on Saturday but when people want to sing the dj says no we only let performers sing. FUCK YOU! Dirty ass dive

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    Bartender was nice but customers will run you out if you are not a local and not of a particular race. Bad vibes and racism noted.

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    7 years ago

    We had the funnest night at Nu-Rays! The whole place was having a blast. Everyone there was so cool. And you can't beat a live band!

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    Great prices, excellent drinks, and friendly bartenders. The crowd is pretty decent as well. I will definiately be returning.

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    11 years ago

    Needs a little breaking in but its a classic spot in Martinez. Glad they kept Danielle.

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    11 years ago

    Fun and friendly bar. I've seen many changes over the years . My favorite is the live music!

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    I really liked this place, until my most recent visit today. In the past, the late-night bartenders…read morehave been engaging, friendly, and made us feel welcome. That completely changed when we encountered Cece today. From the moment my sister-in-law and I walked in, there was no greeting, no engagement, and no hospitality. The very first thing Cece said to my sister-in-law was to tell her to remove her hoodie and glasses. I explained that her glasses were prescription transition lenses that change with lighting, Cece acknowledged the prescription but dismissed that explanation and claimed it was for "security." Within just a few minutes of us arriving, she was already treating us like a concern. The only clear difference between us and everyone else seated at the bar was our skin color. No other guests were questioned or scrutinized the way we were. The experience felt like blatant racial profiling, and it was incredibly uncomfortable and disappointing. We left and went to Nu-Rays on the next block, where the contrast was immediate, warm, welcoming, and respectful. When we mentioned what happened, the bartender and other local guests seating at the bar even commented that Cece is known for profiling guests, which made the experience even more upsetting. It's sad and unacceptable that behavior like this is tolerated. I sincerely hope ownership and management address this issue, because no customer should feel targeted or unwelcome based on the color of their skin.

    Whiskey Lane is the oldest bar in Martinez friendly with…read more Great atmosphere, fair pricing a fun place to have a cocktail or beer. I recommend visiting this Martinez ORINGINAL!!!

    Bottom of the Fifth Sports Bar and Grill - Cheese Burger and Garlic Fries

    Bottom of the Fifth Sports Bar and Grill

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    The wait staff were fantastic. Always stopping buy to top off Pepsi's or get fresh beers…read more The food was good af. The potato balls were the stars of the order in everyone's opinion. The place is good for groups of four. We had a group of six and the only table big enough had a pillar in the middle. Not a deal breaker. But made communication interesting. They got rules for the jukebox. That's a nice touch. The bar itself doesn't seem like the kind of joint you goto for pure inebriation. It's definitely feels like and after work meal and drinks kind of place. Not a bad thing. Definitely a chill. The bathroom. Is sobering reminds of a Coca Cola ad. Nothing coke related in it. Just really bright white and red tiling. But 10/10 for poopability. The foods a bit pricey for what you get, but it's delicious. The speed of service is great. That staff are fantastic. All in all a great place

    Maybe my worst restaurant experience in my many years of eating across the world. I waited 15…read moreminutes at a table. No one came. I finally went up to the bar and the young female bartender came over finally and said "so what do you want quote? I said I would like a menu. She rolled her eyes and walked away. I asked her where on the list where the draft beers at this pub She said they were not listed. I said how many do you have she said four I said how many IPAs she said two. Her voice that whole time was abrupt and nasty. Maybe it was because I'm an old man with a ponytail and looking around the restaurant I saw no one black, brown, or dark. The room was blaring loud. Filled with screens of sport activities, and Fox News. The bartender asked me questions and kept asking me to repeat obviously, it was hard to hear. On one occasion she asked a question and I shook my head. She said "please answer my question . Don't just shake your head at me! " when I expressed this pleasure, she said, "I'm not serving you. get out of here!" I spoke to the manager quietly in the corner. She was very nice. She apologized to me and right after she apologized to me a man twice my size covered with tattoos came over and said "get the fuck out of here! "Stop your yelling "I asked the manager if I was yelling and she said no. I left. I could go on, but will not. If this is the type of restaurant with an atmosphere and attitude and environment you want be sure to go here. If not, follow my lead and stay away.

    Warehouse Cafe - $12 pepperoni pizza

    Warehouse Cafe

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    A memorable meal and establishment (in a good way). Almost defies description but will try with…read morehelp from a musical ditty from my youth "Its creepy and it's spooky Mysterious and kooky Its altogether ooky The Warehouse Cafe Their place is a museum When customers come to see 'em It really is a scream 'em The Warehouse Cafe!" (This is where you the reader involuntarily snap your fingers) Yes, the decor is quirky and fun and worthy of exploring fully. The food is very pub fare with a great Prime rib special on Fridays and Saturdays. The wyfe had the prime rib and found it a bit grisly but tasted good even having to spit out bits on gristle onto her plate. I had the Steak Sandwich. Was very tasty including all the grease that dribbled down my chin. I was told it was made from leftover prime rib and one could tell it was a higher quality meat. And the 200+ beers is wonderful, all reasonably priced which was great in an era when many places are starting to price their beers $10+. I will want to the cocktails. Interestingly the bar is very high making the patrons look very short and/or heads on a long board. Did I mention the ooky vibe? Adding to the experience is the drive to get there. Lots of very windy roads with drop offs and spooky trees (did they plan that?). I found the staff incredibly friendly and helpful which contrasted to some of the reviews citing rude and vulgar behavior. Perhaps that is something I could have asked for that would underscore the true dive experience. The town is cool and quirky too. Definitely worth a look

    This place is really cool but the food was awful. It's not a waiter service type place. You order…read morefood and drinks at the bar and find a seat. The bartender was friendly and consistent. I love the vibes and all the interesting decor. Clam chowder was BURNT and inedible. The $48 prime rib dinner was mediocre. Mind blown by the price. Next time I'm eating dinner across the street at Bull Valley Roadhouse and then popping into the Warehouse Cafe for a nightcap. Cheers!

    Nu-Rays - divebars - Updated May 2026

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