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I walked out grumpy!
Pros: The sushi is pretty good, the sushi chefs are nice and theyre fun to watch, the presentation of the sushi is cool, the restaurant has a cool des...
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10/30/2007
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Horrible and Slooooowww Service for Sushi Sunday
I called Sunday afternoon (10/07/2007) and made a reservation for 8 to go to the "All you can eat" sushi sunday at martini blu. When we arrived the re...
From
citysearch.com on
10/7/2007
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Over-rated
I was sadly disappointed with my experience at Martini Blu.. I've been in much nicer restaurants with better food and atmosphere which can support tho...
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citysearch.com on
1/3/2007
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great happy hour
Martini Blu has an excellent seleciton of martinis and is reasonably priced during happy hour. They have a DJ who spins, and the ambeience is fun and ...
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citysearch.com on
11/3/2006
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Ghost Bar
This place is dead- no people anywhere to be found! My coworkers and I stopped after work for their happy hour & it was nothing like what the review s...
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citysearch.com on
9/14/2006
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What a joke!
All the reviews I've been reading say this is the place to see and be seen. My friend and I decided to go here on Saturday night thinking it would be ...
From
citysearch.com on
6/5/2006
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Martini Blu My Mind
Absolutely fantactic! The sushi is 2nd to none! Very well prepared and very fresh. The calamari is the best that I have ever had. The Head Chef - Gary...
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citysearch.com on
2/26/2006
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User Review
Only go if you like cream cheese and strawberry "sushi"!...
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citysearch.com on
2/7/2006
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Wrongly Presumed!!!
My husband and I went there for a 'date' since we both love sushi and martinis. To our surprize we were misguided by the reviews on the net about the ...
From
citysearch.com on
9/9/2005
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Is this the best MN can offer?
New Year's Eve - Pathetic. Having lived on both coasts and recently returned from LA, I was sorely disappointed with my experience at Martini Blu. The...
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citysearch.com on
1/3/2005
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Not the Best
The Mr. and I went here on a Sunday night for all-you-can-eat sushi. The all-you-can-eat menu was small, and they were missing some favorites like Cal...
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citysearch.com on
10/13/2004
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Blu = db
Dinner 2/6/2004. A bar thats a restaurant? A restaurant thats a bar? A restaurant/bar thats a venue for... upscale posing, errr drinking and dining. I...
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citysearch.com on
2/11/2004
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As close to NYCs and LAs for MN.
Hey all, This is my favorite place to go in MN when I'm visiting. It's as close to NYCs or LAs that I can get in Minnesota. Of course nothing could re...
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citysearch.com on
8/20/2003
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Sushified!!!!!!!!!!
Wow, my wife and I had a Sushi only dinner last Saturday. 9.5 roll, Lobster Roll, Spicy Tuna and Dragon Roll. Superb. We have had Sushi all over the w...
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citysearch.com on
8/15/2003
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Sushi
This is definetly one of the best Sushi places in town and the #9 and 1/2 role is to kill for....
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citysearch.com on
6/7/2003
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Wow, I can breathe in here!
Well, yeah, it's expensive food and drink, but hey, you spend more money on dry cleaning after a night on the town at a nasty smoke-filled bar. And re...
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citysearch.com on
5/18/2003
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pretentious waitress
We left before even ordering a drink! The doorman and the hostes were both very polite and cordial to me and my group of 5 girlfriends. The hostess to...
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citysearch.com on
4/16/2003
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Martini who Blu out the lights?
While I can certainly appreciate the trendy appeal of Martini Blu, its ultra-low lighting (we had to hold up our tiny votive candle just to read the m...
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citysearch.com on
4/13/2003
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Good Music, Good Drinks, Expensive
I was fortunate enough to be let right in when I arrive at Martini Blu. My first thought about the bar being in the back behind everything, was that i...
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citysearch.com on
3/18/2003
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Bartenders are the Rule here.
The bartenders here are excellent. I can not say anything good about the TV's they have playing on every wall in the place though. Playing the same la...
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citysearch.com on
3/6/2003
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Non-Smoking IS Trendy
Have read the reviews and agree that Martini Blu is a refreshing change to the Minneapolis bar/club scene. The martinis are fabulous, the atmosphere i...
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citysearch.com on
2/25/2003
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trying a litte too hard
this place reminds me of some of my fave NYC bars - very expensive drinks and crappy service, but also well dressed people and a classy atmosphere. I ...
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citysearch.com on
2/20/2003
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Cares more about image than customers.
Okay, I jsut don't get the whole no smoking thing. Atleast 30-40% of your customers at bars and night clubs are smokers. Why are you alienating them? ...
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citysearch.com on
2/14/2003
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Can I have my own barstool?
I love Martini Blu, and I'm in danger of becoming a bar fly ... I think it took a while for this place to get into its groove, but now it's getting th...
From
citysearch.com on
2/11/2003
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changed my mind
My first visit was less than stellar, but I gave Martini Blu a second then a third chance, and now I've caught on. The secret is to arrive BEFORE the ...
From
citysearch.com on
2/7/2003
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Trendy!!!
There isn't a place in the cities like this! The food was great, our server was fabulous, and the experience was great. Forget the wallet and just go ...
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1/30/2003
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WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!!
WORST SERVICE I HAVE EVER RECEIVED IN A RESTAURANT! I MADE RESERVATIONS FOR 9PM FOR 10 PEOPLE. I ARRIVED AT 9PM ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT THEY HAD ME DOWN ...
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citysearch.com on
1/20/2003
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The worst New Year's EVER!
Our party was seated an hour late and then it took over 1 hour to get our food. A friend had to go into the kitchen just to figure out what was going ...
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citysearch.com on
1/3/2003
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New hot spot!
I've been to Martini Blu twice in the past 2 weeks for dinner and drinks. I'm actually going again tonight. I was very impressed obviously. I enjoyed ...
From
citysearch.com on
11/27/2002
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Sexy people, great food, Service SUCKS
The atmosphere is unique. Very fun to people watch and fabulous music. The food was really tasty, BUT the dinner service was absolutely HORRIBLE! We w...
From
citysearch.com on
11/18/2002
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Posers R Us
If you are interested in people who emmulate celebrities because they are too insecure with their own selves, this is the place for you. Look! It's Sh...
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citysearch.com on
11/14/2002
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Landlocked Paradise?
Everyone knows that this genre of business has a low shelflife. I think that if you are going to categorize a sushi restaurant as a dance club then yo...
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citysearch.com on
11/14/2002
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Great happy hour, unique atmosphere
Went to this place on a whim last night with some co-workers from out of town. I almost fell over when I saw the $10 drinks, but then found out it's $...
From
citysearch.com on
11/14/2002
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Fresh Air
Welcome to Miami, or as close as you can get to the sexy beach front city. If you prefer beer, flannel shirt, blue jeans and talking about your kids s...
From
citysearch.com on
11/11/2002
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A for Effort
Okay, so Minneapolis is no South Beach, but kudos to the owners for at least attempting to bring a little cosmopolitan flavor to the Twin Cities. The ...
From
citysearch.com on
11/11/2002
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For the "In Crowd"
This restaurant is the best thing Minneapolis has seen in a long time. The food, the atmosphere and the extensive choice of martinis is to die for. Ev...
From
citysearch.com on
11/10/2002
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Best Sushi??????
mysterywriter, Obviously you have never had sushi anywhere outside Mpls...
From
citysearch.com on
11/8/2002
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Patience is a virtue
Bring your Gameboy or some Mad Libs or something, cuz you'll wait in the blasted line for an eternity! I had some really great martinis at this place,...
From
citysearch.com on
11/8/2002
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Best Sushi
I'm not sure why the reviewers of late gave this place a 1... Obviously they've never had sushi anywhere else in Mpls. MartiniBlu has the BEST sushi i...
From
citysearch.com on
10/31/2002
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Immitation hip
Sorry I wanted so bad for Mpls to compete with L.A and N.Y, but this is the worst immitation , somebody there should know that to be hip you have to b...
From
citysearch.com on
10/26/2002
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Star watching
Miami, LA and now Minneapolis, finally a place that realizes that good liquor on your rail, no smoking and something different than everyone else is d...
From
citysearch.com on
10/18/2002
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NO SMOKING, AHH!!!
No smoking in a bar? Are we in california? I don't usually smoke except when I am drinking, needless to say I will not be going back. Smoking in their...
From
citysearch.com on
10/11/2002
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Non-Smoking
Great new bar...only problem (for me, personally) is the non-smoking. Great atmostphere and great music. Drinks are a little expensive, but are worth ...
From
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10/10/2002
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No Smoking
Martini Blu has a great atmosphere! It's a place where you can go and hang out with friends and relax or if you don't want to have a crazy night downt...
From
citysearch.com on
10/2/2002
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