Martini Ranch
(312) 335-9500
311 W Chicago Ave
Chicago,
IL
60610
41.8964
-87.6362
Neighborhoods: Central, Near North Side
What People Are Saying About Martini Ranch
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
Young creative types and businessmen in suits pour in throughout the week. If you're lucky, you'll get a seat at one of the four raised booths. If not, the narrow space doesn't allow much room to stand, much less dance, but that doesn't deter those who feel the rhythm. For some diversion, head to the back lounge and play a game of pool by a flickering gas fireplace and two of the largest lava lamps you've ever seen. The kitchen serves traditional bar food until 3am.
The Draw
Order a cosmopolitan or something shaken from the collection of 40 martinis. The mint-chocolate-chip martini is highly recommended, but go slow--sweetness shouldn't be perceived as innocence, as they can pack a solid punch. There's also a good selection of imports and domestic microbrews on tap.
User Reviews
hahahaha
October 16, 2006
For all you crybabies...covers are designed keep out unwanted people like you. Martini has better customers, better bartenders, better music, and better drinks so if you don't like the cover, don't go. Sometimes you have to pay up to get a quality product. If you can't afford the 5-10 bucks, then stay home and watch "Will and Grace" so people who know a good spot can enjoy it.
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devlin808
June 13, 2006
First off, this is not a "Martini Lounge", it's a Jerry Springer post show hangout. Second, the management treats everyone poorly and has the help do the same. Who charges a cover for a bar past its prime? It's pretty much a bunch of "rich kids" who have no clue running the place. They only want their friends to come in, and if you're not a "friend" of the management they will treat you accordingly, and you won't like it. There are so many great pubs in the city that don't charge a cover, and treat you the way people should be treated, that there is no reason to check this "hole" out.
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licha
May 21, 2004
The best Quesadillas ever!! The Bellini Martini is awesome, and the best service ever received!!
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Know Before You Go:
It gets packed with clubgoers sporting backpacks and Adidas; industry workers fresh off a shift also frequent the place.
Category:
Restaurants, Singles Bars, Lounges
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Bar & Club Special Features:
DJ, After Hours, 21 & Over, Specialty Cocktails, After Work, Smoking Permitted
Minimum Age:
21
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
