Martini Bar Casa Marina Penthouse Lounge Review – Roof Top at Jax Beach

Atmosphere

Laid back modern funk mixed with an element of classy. Dark red accent walls with some New Orleans style pics add a touch of naughtiness. Entrance through the Spanish styled building with an air of Castle like appointments.

Full bar with seating on two levels at round stool height tables and a couch or two. Glass top “see through tables.

Open air deck overlooking the beach and the courtyard below. Lots of seating and propane heaters for cold nights.

Crowd

Eclectic beach crowd dressed the same way (eclectic). Prepare to be invaded by drunken wedding party attendees on Sat nights. Made for great people watching. As place got crowded entrance was limited and you had to pay a cover. Get their early.

Service

Not to great. Waitress wore a black see through dress and flip flops. A valley girl type complete with the accent. Rather inattentive, possibly a few fries short of a Happy Meal. Seemed to rush us toward check especially as the place got crowded.

Drinks

Blueberry Lemon drop – Excellent, Delicious blueberry flavor

Flirtini – Excellent, nice fruity & refreshing

Perfect Ketel One Martini – Disappointing. First it was served “dirty” should have been served clean by default.. Olives were floating on the top of the drink speared by a cut down straw, had to put your fingers in the drink to get them. However taste was very good.

Ordered a “Clean” one and got a semi dirty one. Same straw skewered olives floating in the top. Olives were not “cleaned” so drink was slightly cloudy. Should have been crystal clear. Menu advertised Jalapeño stuffed olives. Valley girl explained they quit serving with Jalapeños months ago. Asked for one with Blue Cheese stuffed olives, they had none. Unacceptable for a bar promoted as a “martini” bar.

Tapas

Nice selection, could have dinner with many of the selections. We chose the Brie. Baked Brie in a puff pastry drizzled with raspberry sauce. Complimented with lots of fresh strawberries, black berries, raspberries and grapes. Served with small slices of toasted baguette. Delicious snack for up to four.

The Good

Nice atmosphere, great beach view from outside deck. Some good martini's and tapos. Fun to people watch. Sometimes live entertainment. Cool surroundings.

The Bad

The table had no bar stools for the most part. Seemed to encourage standing. We took ours from the bar, valley girl offered no help with getting bar stools. Outside deck had plenty of stools if you wanted to carry them in and down a short flight of stairs to the lower level. You would be SOL after it got crowded though.

Iffy service. Bartender apparently could not make a classic martini? It's a martini bar... wtf?

Overalll

We give it a3.5 out of 5. Add some bar stools, a better waitress and school the bartender a bit and it could be a five. Had a nice time, get their early 8pm or so and you can enjoy the eclectic ambiance with out it being to loud.Great company with lively conversation is always a plus!

Cheers,

The Frugal Wino

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