Lava Restaurant & Lounge

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4.3

( 10 reviews )

Bars, Wine Bars $$

527 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94107, United States

+1 4157-771-333

Introducing Lava Restaurant & Lounge, a renowned establishment that aims to delight customers with its exceptional dining and entertainment experience. With its prime location and captivating ambiance, Lava Restaurant & Lounge stands tall as a favorite destination for food enthusiasts and social butterflies alike. Offering a diverse menu with delectable options ranging from ramen to dumplings, this establishment has something to satisfy every palate. Guests can indulge in a wide selection of dishes, including spicy favorites and nourishing bowls of broth. The addition of Japanese whiskey elevates the dining experience, providing a touch of sophistication and refinement. Lava Restaurant & Lounge takes pride in its commitment to providing impeccable service, ensuring that every visitor leaves with a memorable and gratifying experience. Step into this impressive venue and allow yourself to be whisked away into a world of exceptional cuisine, entertainment, and warm hospitality.

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LGBTQ+ friendly
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Madeleine mckinnon

March 22, 2024

The food was okay. Spring rolls were not freshly cooked. Garlic potatoes were good. Staff was friendly. We had a nice time!

Jason c

March 22, 2024

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 was quite and melodic as a good music gently dripped in the background. I ordered Vegetable Ramen that I would grade a C+; with that said this is a great bar to talk with your loved one or good friend without competing over the noise of a gaggle of other people. Warm and intimate, with good drinks is where this place shines.

Brian zorns

March 22, 2024

Just had a surprise 50th Birthday Party here on 11/16/2018. Wow! very awesome place to hold a party, event, function. Food was catered here within this location. we had about a dozen delicious items during my event. Great bar setting, lounge private function room in the back, very nice ambiance lighting, large TVs to watch sports events, music, PA system, comfortable seating. Absolutely love this place and will book my next event here.

David gainey

March 22, 2024

Fantastic ramen for lunch that come in a wide variety of soup bases, spice levels, and add in ingredients. Great for going out with a small group of coworkers. No idea what the night lounge is like.

Ashley m

March 22, 2024

It's a pretty chill place to grab drinks after work and I've never had any issues with getting a spot. If you're there for HH, I highly recommend also giving their tofu fries a try! Even though Lava Lounge is first and foremost a bar, I usually come for their delicious ramen. Yep, you heard that right-- Lava Lounge has some solid ramen. It's no Orenchi or Mensho, but their signature broth is actually pretty bomb. I love their shrimp tempura and usually go for the seafood ramen with dumplings added, but you can totally build your own bowl too. I'm a total wimp when it comes to eating spicy food, so I only go for the mild version of the broth. I will most likely keep it that way since I've heard about and witnessed the horror of stronger spice levels! Lava Lounge is a great lunch option in the soma area and their prices are pretty reasonable too!

Louis wilson

March 22, 2024

First time here and I ordered the Molten Lava Ramen dish - their hottest ramen. Most times a restaurant's "hot, spicy" food doesn't phase me. I have a very high tolerance for heat. Well, shoot, this thing had me sweatin' bullets. It is truly, deeply hot as hell. But also quite delicious. Next time I'm going a step down in heat, just so I can enjoy that flavor a bit. But kudos to these guys for figuring out what real heat feels like without compromising on flavor. Day-am!

Carla overberger

March 22, 2024

Love a delicious hot bowl of Ramen? Eat at the counter and enjoy a spicy bowl of noodles, and if you are lucky a plate of fresh dumplings! Yum!

Gary cho

March 22, 2024

With the 20% off for happy hour, two bowls of ramen + two drinks + tax/tip came out to be less than $30. Solid ramen. Not the best, but was definitely filling. Recommend the Surf and turf or Dumpling ramen. Great ambiance and friendly bartender/waitress.

Janet boston

March 22, 2024

Went during their lunch hours because I needed something to cure my hangover and tried their Lava Ramen... OH MY GOD spiciest thing ever!!!! The broth is red. Just pure red. After a few minutes, I was dying so I was forced to eat the thing super slowly. My mouth was on fire. After surpassing her limit of seeing us suffer, the waitress offered to bring out non-spicy broth to mix in and hopefully dilute the spiciness. It helped a little but still, I think my mouth went numb. Admittedly, I'd do it again though...