I like the Lava Lounge during the week, after work, for a drink. It's a nice space with usually good service.
I'm not so fond of the weekends, when the space is extremely crowded and the service gets wacked. A word of caution: do not run a tab when the bar is busy. You will not believe what ends up on your bill. I've had drinks and food no one in my party even ordered show up on my tab, and the bartender's excuse was that she thought they were with me. Inexcusable.
There's usually good music playing, but no dance floor space, so I always feel bad for the dj.
I'm not a fan of the food either - the kitchen does not strike me as the most sanitary of places (you'll understand when you see the location and open format), and honestly, the food is ridiculously overpriced. Case in point: chips and guacamole $8.00!
Stop by for a drink on a weeknight and you'll not be disappointed. Any other time - enter at your own risk.
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