Lava Restaurant and Lounge

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 29, 2023

   overall3food4service5ambience2

   My wife and I were out with friends. We had a great time. The food was very good and the service was outstanding. It was quickly becoming one of our favorite places. But then around 10pm they decided to have the DJ raise the volume to ridiculous levels putting an end to any conversation we were having. There is NO dance floor in the restaurant this no need for this kind of ambiance. Women started standing and dancing at their tables and I spent the next 30 minutes with a rather large woman dancing 6 inches from me while I ate my dessert, constantly bumping into my table and spilling our drinks. Very unnecessary

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2. PZ

   PatriciaZ

   New York Area

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on January 15, 2023

   overall4food4service3ambience4

   Good vibe. They were crowded. Had reservations and we sat right away, at least they honored the reservation which was nice. Food is delicious, service was not on point, but that is because they were ridiculously crowded and looked short staffed or not able to accommodate crowds of that size. Truffle rice ball was out of this world. All the apps were delicious. My dinner was delicious but it arrived 30 minutes after the rest of my guests. So I ate alone. My husband told the waiter privately it was my bday, waiter forgot and just brought us the check. Luckily I said something to the maitre d, he apologized profusely and wanted to make it right. Matteo definitely did. I appreciated it.

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3. NC

   NicC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 31, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great service, good food, fun time. Can’t wait to go back again

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4. JB

   JoyB

   Atlantic City

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 24, 2022

   overall4food5service4ambience5

   Christmas Eve, Holiday Menu. Food was excellent, both presentation and taste! Beautiful setting and decor, music was exceptionally different and enjoyable! Unsure about the lobster in lobster salad, but the salad was good. Outstanding Skirt Steak both tender and delicious, Mashed Sweet potatoes and Creamed spinach was good. Enjoyable and comfortable!

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 21, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   1st time here for me celebrating my 21st Wedding Anniversary & I loved ALL the food! Thank you for making us feel so Special

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6. M

   Mitch

   New York Area

   38 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   38 reviews

   Dined on October 23, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Consistently excellent food quality and portion size that is only exceeded by their warm and welcoming staff who provided excellent service!

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Las Vegas

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on October 8, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Food was great. Music got louder. Great wine and service.

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8. J

   Jespo4

   New York Area

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on October 7, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I’ve been to Lava a few times now and every time is a great experience. The food is amazing and the drink menu, but most importantly the service is like no other restaurant. They literally make you feel like you’re a special guest of the owner or something every time you’re in there. The place is beautiful too, always spotless and looking great. I would recommend Lava to anyone, but especially for people going out for a special occasion or a date, the menu and drinks will have something for everyone.

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   greateats

   New York Area

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on October 2, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Outstanding hosts. Amazing food. A great selection of interesting and delicious dishes

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10. M

    Mitch

    New York Area

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely marvelous experience. The staff is warm and welcoming, friendly and makes every effort to meet the customers wants and needs. Staff work as a team and make a sincere effort to remember past conversations with customers. We have had the pleasure of being served by Matteo but he is also joined by others. They are truly my number one restaurant!

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    Jess

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience2

    The bartender ruined our drinks, they were different each time we ordered another round. The waiter stated she’s training, which sucks for us. It took over 20 minutes to get one round of drinks on top of it and it wasn’t even busy. Also the bathroom was super dirty. There was no toilet paper and it was only early in the evening.

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    Jcjf

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Great place. Just wish the party scene started just a little later.

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Really nice to eat enjoy the time

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    MichaelMckenna

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall3food3service1ambience4

    Very surprised by what we encountered when dining at Lava for the first time. Service was extremely slow - friend and I ordered the same two drinks, they brought out one and had me wait about 10 minutes for the other. It got to the point when I’d have to leave the table to go to the bar and get a drink. I don’t mind it at all, believe me - but when you’re getting charged top dollar, service needs to be on par. We were served water once we sat down and about two hours later after we finished our meals. Food was also extremely slow to come out. They charge mid to top tier steakhouse prices for steak that does not live up to the hype. Four people, over $500 bill - I thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance and the music… But that’s where it ends. The prices and slow service doesn’t do Lava any good. I wish this establishment the best, but maybe management needs a wake up call.

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was delicious & service with a smile - fun night music & dancing!

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Super good

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    jeffreyR

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Simply amazing will be going back many many times

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very nice!! Super food and good atmosphere

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and beautiful decor!

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20. CW

    ChristineW

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Went for dinner with friends. Sat outside on the patio which was very nice and private. Food was very good. I recommend the Lava Tini for your cocktail!

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21. AV

    AnnetteV

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was excellent and would recommend for a great meal.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Family fun

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Never actually got to eat there. Had 8:15 reservations and they had us waiting still at 9:00. Hostess kept saying “2 minutes” when I asked. She was too busy texting on her phone. It’s poorly run place. The place itself seems confused as to whether it wants to be a nightclub or restaurant. I eat in trendy restaurants in Manhattan and Atlantic City and never have I heard the DJ blasting music that loud while people are eating. I get it’s a lounge too but how do you talk with music that loud. They overbook and so I went to Delucas and had a wonderful meal.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience2

    Restaurant or nightclub….. if u want to nice meal where you can hear you guests be done by 10pm, our mistake was having cocktails at the bar first and sitting late. Hostess was terrible… came to get us 20 min after our reservation time, we just ordered another drink so we asked for 5 minutes and she never came back. When we found her 20 minutes later they gave away our table had to wait another 45min then was seated in bar area where you could not hear yourself think or what anyone you were sitting with was saying because if we wanted a seat upstairs would have been an hour. Maybe upstairs would have been better? Crowd turned young. Wouldn’t be opposed to going back (early dinner) but not rushing back and I wouldn’t suggest it. Food was fine, nothing bad but nothing I’d need to have again.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was excellent, the service was excellent and the drinks were excellent. I'd drive back to Staten Island for the chipotle wings.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food! We got there early before the dj so we had time to chat before it got too loud. When the dj came on it was definitely harder to chat BUT the music was great so it was still a fun time!

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Beautiful place, great food and service and priced well. Converts to a club. Very young vibe

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28. CH

    CarolH

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    The maitre di and service were amazing. They gave us a little plate of delicious cheese and salami when we sat down, and a piece of cheesecake to share for dessert that we didn’t order. Very attentive. It was 430 in a Thursday and it was very quiet but picked up when we were leaving. The noise level was loud then with kids screaming, etc but overall I would return

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Food and service, excellent! Beautiful restaurant, great staff. Weekends are lively and energetic, with music it’s bustling. If thats not for you go during the week. I’ve done both and truly enjoyed! Great menu!!

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30. j

    joanm

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Too loud and tables way too close.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best on the island for food, decor and service.

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32. FS

    FrankS

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday dinner was Amazing

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    Acchman

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My wife and I really enjoyed our dinner at Lava. The food was outstanding along with our waiter. The place was very noisy if you're looking for a quiet night out. The drinks were reasonably priced and the bartenders were generous with the alcohol. We're definitely going back! Highly recommend. Paul

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was tasty and good portions. The waiters are extremely friendly and attentive. They also have a DJ come around 9/10 on Fridays, which is nice- so after eating dinner you can hang by the bar and dance if you like.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My friends and I went here for brunch and had a great time and experience. The food was delicious. The service was great. I highly recommend. And we can’t wait to go back.

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