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    4.8 (85 reviews)
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    You can buy this!
    Alex M.

    What better place to get a specialty drinks than the Lava Lounge. They're open late, have that speakeasy meets tiki bar vibe, and our bartender was Duke! He was a great conversation talking about drinks, local eats, and other things. They also sell collector glasses like the sweet fishbowl glass we brought home. If you like fancy cocktails like smoked drinks, drinks with flowers/umbrellas, or fishbowls, this is the place for you.

    Left is pineapple sour, right is Finding Dory
    Allison B.

    Definitely make a reservation if you have more than two to ensure seating is available, because this is a well-worth it experience! The service, bartender Cameron, was fun, talkative, and knowledgeable! We tried the buratta and lettuce tacos and the food was great as well! Feels like an exclusive club within the hotel. Also currently part of the Resy benefit with Amex!

    Night Marcher - great drink
    John V.

    We loved this place - very cool atmosphere. Great bartender, great service, we loved the drinks and every food item was cooked perfectly and came pretty fast. Decent value too, especially for Waikiki beach.

    Finding Dory drink - swims to you!
    Marina J.

    Such an amazing visit at the Lava Lounge! First off the bar is in the Tikis restaurant. RSVP to ensure you get a spot. Courtney was amazing with her recommendations and years of experience bartending. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and also had great recommendations for us tourists. Would definitely recommend if you're ever on the island. Also, drinks were fun and ta

    Cherie C.

    The blue dory drink was the hit. Their take on a Bkue Hawaiian, it was served in a fun glass and was nicely balanced and not overly sweet. Our bartender Mikey was great--he managed serving food, making drinks, and entertaining the 12- seat bar by himself, a one-man show of great hospitality. He chatted with each of us, gave us tips on visiting the islands, and was an all-around good host. Instead of cocktail nuts with your drink, they served us some delicious fried dumplings. It's not the hidden bar we thought it would be when we made a reservation. But it was a nice little corner of the Tiki's scene, with SHAG prints on the wall and comfortable stools.

    Purple monarch
    Carol Y.

    Stopped by for drinks because they looked gorgeous. Known for their speciality cocktails, which are so unique and almost too pretty to drink. It was so hard to narrow down to just one to try out, especially because the drinks were quite expensive. Bartender was friendly and welcoming, although there isn't much seating at the bar and it is a noisier restaurant. Overall, given the atmosphere and price, I'm not sure if I'd come back.

    Rum Shots
    Joshua L.

    A spontaneous night turned into one of the most memorable nights of our week long trips in Hawaii! We were greeted by the lovely Cortney who made us feel at home right away. She provided us complimentary rum shots as part of a tradition of "welcoming us into her home." She set the tone for the night and we could NOT stop talking to her. We even came back another time during our trip just for Cortney (and the drinks made by her of course). We ordered the Finding Dory and the Maui Pineapple Sour, along with the Krakatoa Chicken and fries. To top it off, we ordered the Pineapple Crème Brûlée, which was to die for! A must to visit when in Hawaii to try their drinks and befriend Cortney, which made us feel like Ohana.

    Ana E.

    Omg I loved this little place!!! I honestly ate in the restaurant first bc I didn't realize this was kind of part of the restaurant but really not lol...I found it on my way out and the bartender made me feel very welcome, unlike in the restaurant, he even gave me tips on places I shld chk out since I was on vacation alone. All of his drinks were beautiful definitely artwork ....and they were delish!!! I wanted to go again before heading home but I was too tired and needed to pack. Hopefully in the future I can visit again....

    The food was delicious! The service from Cortney was exceptional!! The ambiance and music playing was perfect. I must emphasize that Cortney was amazing, and provided us with the most amazing service I've experienced. Id come back to Hawaii just for her. I will be returning EVERY TIME we come to Oahu. Overall 100000/10 would recommend to everyone.

    Finding dory
    Carmen A.

    This is a hidden gem inside of the Tiki Bar and Grill. You can make reservations on resy ahead of time or drop by it is open seating. The lounge has been open since August 2024. They have live music playing throughout the evening. We came here on a Friday night and had such an amazing time. Mikey was our bartender and he was awesome. He was so kind and attentive i can tell he truly cares about his patrons. The cocktails were so good. My husband and i really enjoyed the Finding Dory. Definitely come check this place out if you are visiting waikiki!!

    Finding Dory!

    Cortney made our experience 10/10! So nice chatting and making really great cocktails. Definitely wanted to stay longer and vibes were the best.

    Smoked cocktail

    Courtney provided A+ service and the bar bites were excellent! The flatbread and Smokey drinks were great too!

    The Pele's Whisper (not usually served in the fish glass) and the Night Marcher.

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    Great service on our last night on the island. Amazing work of art with our drinks. It's a hidden gem near Diamond Head.

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    Food was great and drinks were strong. Little on the pricey side but then again everything around here is the same.

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    Had a wonderful time at the Lava Lounge with Duke! He's a wizard on the bar and very charming. Too bad he's taken

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    Overpriced, bad service and typical culture appropriation. Do not recommend coming here unless you want to break your wallet.

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    “Chelsee killed with her happy vibes and knowledge of the drinks and ingredients she was mixing!”

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