Martini's On The Half Shell - Parker

The new restaurant and piano bar was not very busy during my visit, but I have no doubt it will gain popularity soon. The décor is stunning, and the service is excellent, along with delicious drinks.

However, our waitress was very friendly and helped me create a fruity martini that I enjoyed. We ordered oysters, brie, and speck with apple flatbreads. The martini was good and the oysters were amazing, which is why I gave the food 3 stars. Unfortunately, the flatbread was a letdown; it was cold and hard to chew. Afterward, we headed to the upper deck for more food and drinks, and that part of the evening was fantastic!

We were disappointed to find that the dueling pianos are no longer part of the experience. The singer they had was not a good fit for the atmosphere. While she had a powerful voice, it was hard to hear her, and her style of music was more suited for a romantic evening than for a lively Saturday night in the martini bar. They really need to provide more upbeat music to match the energy of the crowd.

Burger was great and the sweet kartoffel fries were delicious!

My husband and I went for an early Valentine’s Day treat. He had a martini which was good, but $20 for a cocktail in Parker seems exorbitant. They had no domestic beer and had to call downstairs for wine. The setting is very nice and the music and charcuterie board were both good. At those rates we won’t visit a second time.