Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.8 out of 5
Very good | 538 reviews

What Tessa Gerald doesn't like about Lava Lounge:
I’m starting to believe this is some sort of storefront. Every time I try to order ramen, the owner makes an excuse of why I can not order. I am going to contact the better business bureau.. View all feedback. What Todd Engle likes about Lava Lounge:
I really liked this bar/restaurant, it was a pleasant surprise. I love whisky and first noted the vast array of Japanese whisky prominently decorating the top shelf. My shorts weren't jerked down on the price of a Yamazaki 12, a now difficult whisky to find as it becomes more scarce. Ken, the bartender embraced my passion for whisky and let me try a Togouchi 10yr on the house. Just after 6:00pm on a Tuesday the place... View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
3.7 ★ from 55 reviews
Robin
17.12.2023 - 15:56

Love The Lava Lounge! There is a mixture of seating options, as well as the bar. The kitchen is good! Love the ramen! Ken is cool. A real credit to the neighbor...

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Deborah
17.12.2023 - 15:56

I have been coming here for years however since Tony started I have been receiving excellent customer service. He shows that he cares for his customers. He walk...

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Marcia
17.12.2023 - 15:56

Pros: affordable, the minimum per person is $7 which is pretty good for a hookah lounge that serves food and has a dj on weekends. A lot of hookah selection to...

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Neal
17.12.2023 - 15:56

I like this place. Got basic hookah, one gray goose vodka cranberry, and two mint teas. $47.00. This does not seem like the type of place where you should get f...

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karen
17.12.2023 - 15:56

Great vibe...good afterwork crowd. Generous pours and best of all..really good food. Wait staff were great. Tasty sliders, truffle wings, garlic noodles and app...

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Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 229 reviews
Beve
09.08.2023 - 16:38

The spicy tan tan ramen is amazing I love the thicker noodles here and the broth was perfect. A also for very deliberate ambiance and service. Will definitely c...

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Marianne
09.08.2023 - 16:38

This bar has a dark, serene atmosphere that's a refreshing change from the usual bustling spots in the area. The music comes from a vintage jukebox, adding to i...

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Edward
09.08.2023 - 16:38

I recently hosted a surprise 50th birthday party at this venue on November 16, 2018, and it was fantastic! This is an excellent place for parties and events. Th...

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Todd
09.08.2023 - 16:38

On a Tuesday evening just after 6:00 PM, the atmosphere was calm and soothing, with soft music playing in the background. I ordered the Vegetable Ramen, which I...

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Menulist
4.0 ★ from 3 reviews

I can't recommend this place highly enough. The lava wheels in spicy Fuji is my go-to dish, and it never disappoints. The broth is so delicious that you could j...

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I had a work dinner here, and I would have felt quite disappointed if I had to pay for my meal. I ended up ordering the spicy seafood dish, and it...

I often reserve a private dinner at Lava. KEN is here, and I plan to bring my team for Christmas. You can usually find me here meeting with my mentees as well.

Yelp
3.5 ★ from 254 reviews

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