Opened in 2001. This sleek, modern tiki-ish bar may not have had the lush and dense decor of a Trader Vic's or the Mai Kai, but there's one thing it had: the drinks. Martini Monkey (specifically, bar manager Jay Crabb) prided itself on recreating classic tropical cocktails by keeping true (well, mostly true) to the original recipes.

The back bar was notable for its large mural copied from Mark Ryden's famous painting, Exotica (but minus the tiki in the center and with a few other changes).

Martini Monkey thrived in its location in the San Jose Airport's Terminal C, until the airport reshuffled and Martini Monkey wound up behind security. The airport closed Terminal C in June 2010, and Martini Monkey closed with it.

Details

Type

Bar

Address

San Jose, California, United States

Closed?

Yes (Permanently)