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Public Question Asked by Tyler about San Francisco
I've been to quite a few bars in SF, but what I'm really interested in is knowing where to find the BEST martini bar. Not a gin martini...no thanks, but where is the best place to go for a top notch dry vodka martini with an olive with a cool vibe?
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Answered by Ray , San Francisco, United States
I'd try Olive or Martunis for a good martini.
Answered by Tyler , Chicago, United States
Just tried the Waterbar on Embarcadero and thoroughly enjoyed 2 martinis. I hit it up at sunset with a table right on the water...not sure if it was being on the water with people everywhere or the martinis, but it sure was a lovely time!
Answered by Susan Driscoll , San Francisco, United States
Whoa...that's a toughie!...particularly since I'm more of a wine person. I think the suggestions below are good but try Bacar(448 Brannan in SoMa) as well...they pride themselves on their vast array of vodkas.
Cheers!
Susan
Comment by Tyler from Chicago, United States
Thanks Susan - I used to live down in Soma but never made it to Bacar...I will definitely check it out next time I'm in the mood for a martini...good to know they take pride in the good stuff.
Comment by jasper from San Francisco, United States
I'd try Zam Zam in the upper haight - old school martini bar. Part of SF history
May 05, 2010