This was my first time at Blue Martini. I went on a Monday night and entrance was free. They had an impressive rock band in the main bar call the Whispering Giants. Their covers of Kings of Leon and Red Hot Chili Peppers were good.
They obviously sell quite a few martini's; over twenty kinds on the menu. We tried 6. My top two from those were the Brazilian (Acai berry martini) good balance of scent, favor, and tartness & there Carmel martini- really good, very sweet. The prices range from 12-14 dollars which is a bit expensive; pay attention to the description of the martini, a few have top shelf liquor on the list of ingredients. You get more quality in some than others.
The patio area was nice and not very crowded; nice solid wood chairs, fine counter tops and intimate lighting. Good service and attractive wait staff add to the experience. One thing I enjoyed was that they had a bathroom attendant with all the bells and whistles including linen to wash your hands. Do tip, it shows class and character especially if you're spending already.
Those details lead me to believe the restaurant takes themselves seriously. I recommend ordering the fruit and cheese platter -serves 3 and the presentation is a delight. The cost is around 14 dollars but a value especially when split. I would avoid beer - no selection and wine - expensive unless you're a high roller. I saw a few groups doing bottle service. That could be interesting.
Until next time.