Les avis décrivent Mona Loa comme un speakeasy intime et vibrant, avec une décoration cavernicole unique et un personnel chaleureux et attentif. L'ambiance, le cadre et les cocktails artisanaux sont fréquemment salués, certains évoquant des boissons bien exécutées et des menus intéressants, mais des visites souffrent d'une musique trop forte, d'un service lent et de prix élevés ou de portions modestes. La qualité des plats est décrite comme bonne à excellente selon les cas, mais la constance peut varier et certains estiment que le rapport qualité-prix n'est pas toujours à la hauteur. Les réservations facilitent le placement et l'espace est perçu comme idéal pour les anniversaires, les rendez-vous ou les soirées entre amis, faisant de Mona Loa une adresse à essayer pour l'ambiance et les cocktails, même si l'expérience peut varier en période de forte affluence.
I made a reservation at Mon? Loa months in advance to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday, & unfortunately the experience did not live up to expectations.
When we arrived, things felt disorganized right away. We were asked to follow another group downstairs, then brought back upstairs & seated there instead of the lower-level area we were hoping for. We were also left standing at the entrance while the other group was seated first.
Our initial table wasn't great, & after politely asking to move-especially since I had been notified our table was ready an hour before-we were relocated to a table right next to the bathroom & kitchen. Not ideal for a special occasion.
Service was inconsistent throughout the night. A nearby table remained dirty for about 30 minutes, & we were missing basic items like silverware. Small details like this made a big difference in the overall experience.
The Mai Tai was excellent, & the bartender clearly knows what they're doing. However, after the first round, the drink sizes noticeably decreased. The menu was also limited, with several items unavailable, including oysters & desserts.
The biggest issue was the food. Portions were small & not filling at all. We spent over $300 & still left hungry, which is hard to justify.
What stood out the most-in a negative way-was how the birthday was handled. While they acknowledged it verbally, the effort felt minimal. My girlfriend received a very simple dessert, while another guest got a more celebratory presentation with a candle, which felt inconsistent & disappointing.
The space itself is beautiful & clearly designed for aesthetics, but the service, food quality, & overall experience didn't match the price point. Unfortunately, I wouldn't return or recommend it for special occasions.
the service was lowkey outrageous 😅 51$ for 2 drinks (not an issue) that took 30 mins to make (now an issue) , got seated at the bar like i hadn't reserved a table for a reason. never got my entré, like bro, im done with the main dish. (food is pretty good) everything else is great. the music, the atmosphere. but if you are young (18) like me, dont bother, they dont even care about you you'll see it in their faces🤣 Went to get drinks to Marcus after , where my money was worth it!
4 mai 2026
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Si c'est votre première fois comme la mienne vous allez avoir un peu de difficulté comme moi à trouver le restaurant, mais après avoir rentré vous allez vous trouver avec un restaurant unique. Notre serveuse nous a donné un très bon service, elle m'a donné des suggestions pour mon cocktail, elle savait très bien de quoi elle parlait! La norriture était tellement tellement bonne, magnifique! Un gros merci à tout le staff.
Just had the most amazing experience! Meagan the bartender upstairs was knowledgeable, fun & attentive. All the staff were welcoming & the vibe was incredible. The cocktails were perfectly balanced & flavourful. It was my friends bday & they surprised her with the most amazing dessert. By far one of the best places I've been to. Can't wait to go back!!!
At first we weren't sure we had found it as there was no signage outside. The lighting in the bar is not what the internet would lead you to expect. It's dark & grey, not red, suggesting Lava as Instagram shows it. Onto the important thing: the drinks. Being serious connoisseurs of tiki cocktails we came prepared to judge, but the barman on that night, Simon, did not disappoint us!! The cocktails were transcendent! Some of the best we've had. He builds them with real skill & style, on the bar in front of you. Happy with our drinks we engaged Simon in a conversation surrounding cocktail ingredients, tinctures, syrups & tequilas. Knows his stuff! Prices were what you expect on Crescent street. Will definitely return.
Had an amazingggg time at Mona loa. All the staff was welcoming, especially Nish & the host Sophia. They were the sweetest & their hospitality was above & beyond! Would definitely
to come here. The drinks were also delicious & the interior is stunning!!
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26 avr. 2026
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Très mauvaise expérience rien avoir avec les photos & le marketing mis dans ce restaurant! Booker pour un événement & a attendu 1:30 , rien de disponible dans le menu , & sushis médiocre .
This place is definitely a VIBE! The cave aesthetic is super unique, food was tasty but most of all the night we went the DJ was playing some bangers. Our server Michelle was amazing as well. It's a great supper club spot in the city!
