Sir's Martini Lounge — Restaurant in Harlingen

I visited Sir’s martini on 8/8/2025 and my tab was just over $100. Without notice, an 18% gratuity was automatically added. The waitress never mentioned this, and when I asked the bar manager, they said there were signs posted. I walked around to find them and saw that the signs were largely covered by bar equipment or wall décor, making them unreadable. On top of this, a drink I sent back for poor taste was still on the bill. When I asked for it to be removed, the bartender refused. I don’t mind tipping generously, but I do expect transparency and the ability to make an informed choice. Hidden or obscured notices and refusal to address customer concerns make for a disappointing experience. I have visited this location multiple times and have never had the experience I had tonight. While legally allowed to add service charges, bars must usually disclose this policy upfront, often on the menu or verbally informed to customers before they order. I as a customer have the Right to Refuse if I can demonstrate that the policy wasn't adequately disclosed, the service was poor, or the restaurant misrepresented the mandatory nature of the charge. There was a class reunion being held at the establishment which may have been the reason why the managers were less than willing to accommodate my request. I am very sad to say that I will no longer visit Sir’s. Wait staff needs to be better trained on transparency and the so called “signage” about a 18% fee needs to be more clear than by the restroom and behind the bar taps where customers cannot visibly see the verbiage. Extremely poor customer service coming from a manager’s point of view. What was most frustrating is that the tab was $104 before taxes. They refused to remove a $9 drink that wasn’t even consumed because had they done so, they wouldn’t have been able to charge that extra 18%. To add fuel to the fire, I witnessed the waitress put my drink to the side after sending it back and the female manager claimed that the drink was hers (a mocktail) that sat in the same spot the whole duration of my visit. I am 100% positive that I saw the waitress place my drink on the side bar and the manager was trying to play it off like it was hers to avoid confrontation. The drink that I didn’t not like was not thrown out. They are trying to take advantage of customers given the fact that alcohol is involved. We included a 20% tip even before realizing that the 18% was already charged. This is an ineffectual effort to capitalize...

We came for a drag show tonight, we know we didn’t expect for there to be tables. YET, a nice young lady came up and said there was a table we could have that even though it was reserved they only hold it until 11 then it’s a free table. We say it was already 11:10 and then maybe around 11:30ish the show was barley starting and the owner showed up kicking us off the table saying it was reserved and we told the owner what the waitress said. And he still didn’t wanna even acknowledge it or apologize for the inconvenience of us having to move and since there was no space we left. We were going to leave with our paying but we are good hearted people and didn’t blame the server for the rude owner. We still payed and tipped. But come on at least apologize for the inconvenience because you saw us sitting there before hand to. Will not be coming back, this is coming from a bartender herself. It’s ridiculous and won’t be giving you...

This truly is a hidden gem, way ahead of its time! The bar environment is cozy and eclectic. The bartenders were warm and friendly with great drink recommendations. And if you like astrology like they do, you will have a blast with these Tauruses! They pour a mean old fashioned, beautifully adorned with the classic brandied cherry. The martinis are potent, delicious and elegantly served.

The music and videos on the screens with upbeat, classic club hits kept you attentive and reminiscent of when times were simpler as you unwind with each endearing sip of your carefully crafted cocktail.

I will certainly be back again and again with friends and family any time I'm in Harlingen. This place is...