Reviews describe Mona Loa as a vibrant yet intimate speakeasy with cavernous, unique decor and a friendly, attentive staff. The overall vibe, atmosphere, and craft cocktails are repeatedly praised, with many noting strong drinks, interesting menus, and memorable private events, while some visits suffer from loud music, slow service, and high prices or small portions. Food quality is described as good to excellent in places, though not always consistent, and a few guests feel the value does not fully match the cost. Reservations help with seating and the space is cited as ideal for birthdays, dates, or nights out with friends, making Mona Loa a must visit for ambiance and cocktails, even when experiences fall short on timing or service during busy periods.
The bar tenders were attentive, easy to talk to & have fun over all. The vibe was fun & great & the oysters were delicious & tasted fresh. Definitely recommend trying at least once.
The ambiance & aesthetic of this place is absolutely stunning! The staff were wonderful & friendly! Our server Amy was lovely! She mentioned it was her first shift & gotta say I couldn't tell as she seemed like she's been there awhile with her professionalism & grace!
My ONLY critique was that the coat check area isn't isolated so when we grabbed our coats they were freezing lol which is the opposite of what you want to feel when putting on your coat (but it's also the cold snap this weekend so I give that understanding)
Will certainly go back again.
Amazing experience thank you to Emy. She was super professional & the service was amazing, she was one of my best server experiences ! Will definitely come back :)
The service was amazing, the food was melting in my mouth it was well balanced. The staff were kind & friendly, last but not least the ambiance wad breath taking I strongly recommend for those who wants a cozy night out with your friends!!
Mon amie & moi avons choisis Mona Loa pour notre girls night jeudi dernier & nous avons adoré ! L'ambiance, le service ainsi que la nourriture étaient excellents ! Un merci particulier à notre bartender/ serveur de la soirée Nishant. Je vous recommande l'endroit qui est idéal pour une date ou une soirée entre amis ⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?
La nourriture est bonne & l'endroit est sympathique mais lors du paiement la machine commence avec un pourboire à partir de 20% & non 15% ça c'est n'importe quoi.
Jan 3, 2026
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Belle ambiance!! Le staff incroyable. Les drinks sont trop bon surtout le pornstar martini. Le Tiger roll je recommande il est vraiment bon. Je vais certainement revenir :)
Nous avons choisi cet endroit pour le nouvel an & c'était une très mauvaise idée. Le DJ est nul (très nul) en plus d'être arrogant. Musique pas du tout adapté à l'endroit & les prix sont exorbitants pour rien. Les toilettes sont sales. Un gros potentiel pour le restaurant au niveau de la localisation & du décor, mais mal entretenue. Je ne recommande pas.
Horrible expérience. Beau décors mais beaucoup trop cher pour la qualité & prestation des plats. Ne nous mentionne pas quand un accompagnement n'est pas disponible, nous le découvrons une fois le plat reçu. Après indication des problèmes, nous avons reçu un crédit de 4$ sur une facture de 400$ comment rire des gens. Je n'y retournerai pas
