This update is written regarding 157's latest addition: Sushi. I know what you are thinking, sushi?! In Kent?! In the martini bar in Kent?! I know, I had the same reaction. But I met a friend...I gave it a shot and ordered 2 rolls. And then we ordered more. And then we ordered more. Well done 157! After the disappointment that was Dancing Beta in Kent -- I didn't think decent sushi could be found in the area -- but you did it! I had some great rolls (I can't remember their names and their website isn't updated yet, but I'm pretty sure I had a shrimp crumble, spicy tuna, a tiger, and some other animal name). Plus accompanied with the same great wine and martini service. Proud of you 157, I'm still not sure how the sushi bar will mesh with the late night crowd -- but it was delicious and I am glad I came by to try! read more

Went here to celebrate my friends birthday weekend. This place is much better compared to other bars and clubs I have been to. The space is smaller, but I had a lot of fun. The bartenders are quick with their service as well as kind, and the outdoor area is very nice. Many men would try to talk to us, but most were respectful and respected boundaries. I highly recommend their vodka crans and lemon drop shots! (I've heard bad things about the owner, but my personal experience was fine). read more

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First tried 157 about 18 years ago. At the time, the atmosphere was great, as was the service. I have no idea how they stayed in business this long. When my friends and I, 4 in total, arrived. We were the only 4 in the establishment.  We walked in to find 3 of the staff just sitting at the far of the bar hanging out. They told us to sit wherever we wanted. A bit later, we were provided menus, just under the 9:00pm happy hour. We ordered a bunch of martinis. Most were served in an okay time-frame. Personally, I think 15 minutes is a bit long for serving us 2 short of what we ordered. The final 2 were served 25-minutes later and nobody had serviced our table in the meantime. Upon receiving the last 2, we were told we'd be charged with the happy hour prices, which we later found we were not. We also ordered sushi to go. We ordered 2 types. The order was given incorrectly but we didn't feel like sending it back and waiting another 30-40 minutes for someone to actually visit our table. With only 10 people in the building at this point, 6 of who were getting drinks only, it really shouldn't have been that complicated to get 2 sushi rolls put incorrectly for the order. The place seemed dingy and while the sushi ended up being great, I'm not sure any of us would be back. read more

OK, First timer here and let me explain my rating... From the outside, this place looks very trendy, and first blush when you enter is similar. It's not until you take a closer look at the torn chairs, dirty soy sauce containers, and dingy walls that you begin to remember this is still on a college campus. The other problem, when you first enter, is you have no idea where to go. There is no host table, no greeter, so you just navigate to the bar for direction. The lady helping us this evening was lovely and polite. We ordered a traditional bowl, spicy salad, spicy tuna rolls, and a flamingo roll. The food is very tasty and is presented well. In fact, the four stars is based on the food and the lady that helped us. The missing star is due to the overall lack of identity and the drunk guys at the bar that never learned how to use their inside voices... read more

157 Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Kent, Ohio

Highly recommend the sushi burrito! Especially the tiger burrito. Much more food for the money then the normal sushi roll. $2 domestic bottles and $5 martinis until 9pm. Jillian, our bartender was outstanding and checked on us frequently and very friendly. Not sure why the bad reviews but we had a great experience!! read more

157 Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Kent, Ohio

My friend and I went there last night. The drinks were good and the people who worked there were nice. However, we went into the bathroom and there was a girl who was bleeding. Someone had stepped on her toe... we don't need to get into specifics of the injury. I asked the guy at the bar for a first aid kit so I could help bandage her up. Also, letting him know there was blood all over the floor. He went and asked one guy about the first aid kit. Then he went back to making drinks. I asked him once again for one and he said he was too busy making drinks right now. I don't know if he just didn't want to help or he didn't know where the first aid box was. But, they should have a first aid box along with a AED within close proximity. read more

Sushi. DJ. Bouncers. Fake fancy decor. Fake looking chicks. College town. What was I expecting? Sushi is okay. Service is slow. read more

157 is an exceptional restaurant. They have a great date night deal on Wednesday's (three rolls and a bottle of wine for $25)! My girlfriend and I are regulars here on Wednesday's and can gladly say that we have never been more happy with the great service and incredible food that we get every Wednesday. I would HIGHLY recommend coming here for sushi, and drinks (especially on Wednesday). read more

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I have gone a few times for their Sushi night, as on Thursday they have 1/2 price sushi. The sushi is fresh and pretty good (especially at half price). However, the biggest flaw with this restaurant is the service. The service moves at a snails pace. We've all had to put up with slow service on occasion, but the service here is consistently slow. Furthermore, it seems that tables get their food at random and it is not related to when their order was taken (e.g., we've waited an hour only to have people come in, order after us, get served, eat, pay, and leave before we even receive our food). I hate to say it, but I think the slow service stems from the fact that the waitresses are hired based on physical appearance and not on their ability to wait tables. My wife and I consistently get paired with one server who, as cute as she may be, is a little bit on the slow side. On one occasion, she brought wine randomly to our table as if we had ordered more (we hadn't). We also highly suspected that our long wait was related to some kind of mistake she had made when punching in our order (as other tables kept getting served ahead of us). All in all, if you can bear the wait and bear the slow service, it's not a bad place to go. I just prefer to go somewhere else without such a long wait. read more

I will never recommend to go here, the bouncers have such disrespect. It was 1:10 and I tried to go in and the bouncer refused to even look at my ID saying they close soon (2:30). Was able to get in and the bouncer continued to see me inside and proceeded to cuss at me and tell me to never come back. Would never recommended giving service to this bar for they have poor actions to people giving money to their company. read more

157 Lounge is by far the classiest place in downtown Kent. The inside is very modern and simplistic, but stunning compared to other bars in the area. There's plenty of seating both at the bar and around the walls, if you so choose. The major perk of 157 is that it's one of the only bars in Kent to have a dance floor, and a good one at that. Drink prices here are a bit steeper than at other bars, but that's probably because you're paying for the environment. They only have a few beers on tap, but that's because they specialize in cocktails and martinis. And they don't skimp on the booze in the mixed drinks. On a random note, one of my favorite things about this place is that they serve moscato by the glass. That's VERY rare in a restaurant, nevermind in a bar. The crowd here is mixed. While it is a classy place, a few slobs manage to get through the front door, which ruins the vibe a bit (Really? Do you need to wear your Batman shirt to the bar? That's a great way to get the ladies). Unfortunately, the higher-class atmosphere attracts a fair share of students who look like they belong on the Jersey Shore. As such, I don't really find myself here late night on Fridays or Saturdays. Just not my scene. If you go earlier in the evening, it is a nice place to grab a fairly made drink. The fish tank is very pretty, too. read more

Ray Flanagan , blues musician playing. Good entertainment. Slow to get our sushi, but enjoyed the music. Food was fresh and nice. Pork potstickers were good. Tempura shrimp were little bit mushy and were lukewarm. read more

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This place seems pretentious, and I've heard that the owner made it a point to explain that this wasn't a gay bar. Kent really needs a gay bar, but it would be nicer than this place. read more

The service here is absolutely terrible. The sushi is alright. The manager is a huge asshole and is very creepy. The night life here is also rocky. You could get your ID taken away even if you are of age and they blast it on their social media pages. Letting your information be everywhere. 2 stars is generous. The service is terrible but the sushi isn't bad. read more

If you value your safety DO NOT go here. I was sexually harassed by a group of men the entire night in PLAIN sight of the bouncers and owner. The men then tried to assault me further and the owner told them that it was okay. He then allowed them back into the crowd, probably to harass more young women. I would much rather recommend a place with bouncers that do their job, an owner that doesn't enable sexual abuse, and a place with sushi that isn't sub par. Pacific East has great sushi! read more

This place is a disgrace! I went there with my sister for her 21st birthday the bouncer who I believe to be the owner made us wait in line for hours as he continued to let his friends cut the line all night and go in front of us. When my sister asked politely how much longer till we would be allowed to go in he responded with I don't give a f*** about you or your birthday. I've never been so appalled. This place is a joke the management is horrible and the bouncers are ignorant and rude. They use vulgar language with their guests and honestly they should be shut down. Only go here if you feel like being treated like garbage. read more

Only went once and I will never go back. Waited to get in at night for a half hour while the bouncers and owner allowed groups of people to cut in front of everyone. Finally witnessed the owner yell at a group of customers, one being her 21st birthday, to just leave his bar after they were complaining about people cutting. I was appalled. Ownership and management are terrible. Don't know about the food, but do not go at night for the bar. read more

When I dine locally for sushi, I prefer reflecting back to my own roots, and support a family owned business with exceptional service. Whether I am enjoying a delectable roll or a refined adult beverage, I always leave the restaurant in high spirits. I highly recommend the 157 roll and/or dragon roll. read more

157 is a hidden gem with awesome sushi made by authentic chefs and has a great $5 martini special!

Literally the worst bar I've ever been too, everyone was so fucking rude to me, all of the bartenders were speaking rude to me with a rude attitude and then the "manager" who was bartending was being rude and telling me off then I asked the worker who was sleeping the floor( which was the "owner") about their opinion on what they would do and he told me off too just telling me excuses about the other customers that the problems with and he basically said fuck you and I left and he didn't give a fuck. read more

Recommend the sushi burrito. A lot more product for not much more in price! 很好 !!!!

Incredibly poor service, even on a slow night. I had to wait 10 minutes for the bartender to even acknowledge our existence. After we finished our drinks, no one bothered to ask if we wanted another. Completely overrated. read more

The only thing keeping the bar alive is the club vibe they have. All of the music sounds the same, their drinks are over priced, and service is slow. read more

The sushi here is pretty tasty. The prices aren't too bad if you get their specials that day too. I stopped going here completely though due to the service. I've ordered takeout maybe 3 times from them. Each time I spend at LEAST 20 minutes standing at the bar inside waiting for my food because the girls are too busy looking at their phones to wait on anyone. Last time when she finally graced me with the presence of her eyes, she went back to her phone for 10 more minutes. I waited THIRTY MINUTES until I walked out of the door. The sushi isn't that good. read more

Was not very happy with my sushi! So small when I pay less than half that at other locations...bummer.

The place looked very nice we only went in for take out but there was only 1 guy in there when they were about to close and he was trying to pick pocket my boyfriend and they didn't say anything about it! Every time my boyfriend would move he'd make sure he'd be behind him!! And the food tasted very fishy, I love sushi but this was awful plus I asked for yum yum sauce and they only gave me soy sauce! Remember I was their ONLY customer at the time ‍ read more

I love 157 Lounge. By far the best place to go to in Kent. Best Music, Best Drinks, Best Service.

Bouncers are outrageous bounced for lookin at him wrong and puched in the face... drinks were ok... 50/50 your glass is clean. down town kent has much better to offer. read more

My wife and I were in town for the holidays and decided to stop at 157 Lounge for a drink. Having never been in this martini/sushi bar in the middle of downtown Kent we were skeptical. From the moment we walked in the door those concerns vanished. I ordered a classic dirty vodka martini and my wife a specialty drink from the impressive selection. Both were made to perfection! Great ambiance and professional staff made us feel welcomed and relaxed. We ordered a few sushi rolls per the recommendation of the manager and were again pleasantly surprised. The "157 Roll" was excellent and a perfect roll to start out with; classic Maki with an American twist. Our other rolls followed soon after and were just as tasty. This is a welcome retreat from the over-crowded, cheap stale beer, college dive bar scene that is all too common. 157 Lounge staff is friendly and knowledgeable, the sushi chef is exceptionally talented, prices are right, and the location is perfect! We will definitely be back and bringing friends. read more

The sushi was surpisingly really good as my husband and I have not found anything that compares to Otani's. Although the prices were very reasonable, they're not the same as there online menu states. Also we ordered appetizers that we thought were 1/2 off but didn't read the fine print. So pay close attention to their advertisements and what they end up charging you. We really enjoyed the sushi so will be back! read more

Fun to visit on Thirsty Thursdays after midnight when there's a large crowd. Sometimes is dead empty since Panini's has opened down the street. Ordered the same drink twice and was charged more $ depending on the bartender read more

My friend ordered takeout for the first time here and when she was trying to find the entrance, one of the workers there who was an older white male assumed she was Chinese and started speaking mock Chinese towards her and said "Chinese,no?" This was said after she clearly asked them in English (her first language) where she could find 157 lounge. Offended, she went inside and told the waitress there who was sitting at the bar what happened and if he was the manager, all she had to respond to the question was "why?" After my friend got her food and went back outside she told the same guy not to say things like that and he just responds with "aww". Terrible. She wrote this same review on their Facebook but apparently can't find it anymore. Sushi was decent, customer service was trash. read more

YOUR SERVICE SUCKS. My friend waited at the least 20 minutes for a drink and never got one. Then I waited for over 20 minutes for a drink and still never got one. Service is ass. U need more and better bartenders. read more

Sushi was not good. Made me sick. We were also the only ones in the restaurant. Bad service. Would not recommend this place for sushi. Although this place is fun on Friday nights and Saturday nights when you're going out drinking. read more

The sushi was awful. The service was extremely slow and it is crazy dark in their. The fish tank need serious cleaning and the manager and not nice to customers or his staff at all. I refuse to ever give them my service EVER again. read more

Most likely place to spot Snookie or The Situation in Kent. My vajayjay feels nice and fresh due to the sheer number of douches.

The sushi here is gross. I got the spicy salmon roll and it was warm and tasted like mayo ewww. Some of the other rolls were warm and falling apart. It's too expensive to drink here. I used to just come to dance but I feel like I'm getting too old for that. The last time I came all the music was top 20 crap remixed eww. Bad DJ I guess read more

Not only were my sushi and drinks delicious, but they also have great happy hour deals! Just came from Wine Wednesday where my friend and I enjoyed a bottle of wine and three sushi rolls for 25 bucks! Great night! read more

Anyone who thinks this place has good sushi clearly has never had good sushi. The fishy smell is the first indication that the sushi probably isn't the freshest. Just okay, but since it's in Kent, sometimes you settle with what you got. read more

This is one of my favorite places for happy hour, and since it runs until 9pm, I never have to rush out of work. Huge fan of the pear martini and spicy tuna rolls. Sushi is always amazing, and the drink selection is good. Service can be a tiny bit slow, but everyone is super friendly, and we're never in a rush, so it's not a big deal. The only reason I've rated it a 4 star is because the decor could use a refreshing. Nothing needs changed, but a new coat of paint and replacement of some of the floorboards would do wonders. Great place! read more