Such a chill spot for an elixir experience. Great alternative to drinking alcohol with a choose…read moreyour euphoria vibe. Very friendly staff, wonderful ambience, and great arts district location!

My visit to Lacuna Kava Bar was a truly unique and memorable experience. From the moment I walked…read morein, the atmosphere felt inviting, tranquil, and intentionally designed to help guests unwind from the demands of everyday life. The staff was knowledgeable and took the time to explain the menu, making the experience approachable even for a first-time visitor. I decided to try one of their signature kava beverages, and I was pleasantly surprised by how intriguing and complex the drink was. The flavor profile was unlike anything I had experienced before--earthy, bold, and distinctive in a way that felt both adventurous and refined. More importantly, the effects were exactly as described. As I enjoyed my drink, a gentle sense of relaxation gradually settled in, leaving me feeling calm, centered, and remarkably at ease without any sense of heaviness. What I appreciated most was how the experience encouraged mindfulness and connection. Lacuna offers something refreshingly different from a traditional coffee shop or cocktail lounge, creating an environment where conversation flows naturally and relaxation takes center stage. Whether you're curious about kava for the first time or already familiar with its calming properties, Lacuna Kava Bar is absolutely worth a visit. The combination of a welcoming atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, and a truly distinctive beverage experience makes it a standout destination. I left feeling refreshed, relaxed, and looking forward to my next visit.

There's been high turnover of managers this year, but nothing is perfect anymore. Management…read morecompany has been super cooperative & are working hard to install a competent onsie manager. We were spoiled with a great longtime manager that left a couple years ago. But I've been here for 5+ years..it's a nice, quiet place to live with reasonable rates. Come check it out!

The management at this property is horrendous! I bought in April of 2022 and there has been 8+…read moremanagers in the office since! The newest they put in place, are completely incompetent in business practices and legal issues as well as general communication management. They have consistently lied to me about trying to communicate with me until I show PROOF like calls logs and emails THEN they finally make an attempt! This Newport management company would be wise to ask or encourage qualified residents if they would like to fill the position. At least then someone with a sense of the property AND RESIDENTS would be far better received by the other residents, AND the community, I feel, would be better run! They way these girls in the office now address issues, is by turning to the upper management for advice, relaying that communication, and then have no REAL SOLUTIONS for the residents! GET A GRIP NEWPORT AND HIRE SOMEONE WITH EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE! Not just anyone to fill a seat!

So good I will definitely recommend this place to family and friends. The food was fresh and came…read moreout looking great

Oh my God. Jeff, I am so sorry. I just realized tonight that I had never reviewed your truck…read more Island Loco used to be a 'regular' on Wednesdays at my old office downtown. I lived in Hawaii and know good Polynesian cuisine but Jeff and the Island Loco crew bring the islands here...for real. Some tips: The fusion tacos are awesome -- the corn and black bean salsa is to die for. The kalua pork is great, but my favorite was a simple teriyaki chicken bowl with a side of mac salad. But if you really want the money dish, be sure to get whatever entree you like with a side salad and the extraordinary sesame dressing Jeff makes. Wow. So much umami! I'm a customer for life if he ever bottles and sells that dressing. Hey, Jeff...get going on that and you'll be rolling in cash!

We can't Comment much for the food, only because we don't eat there. I have been taking my Wife to…read moreBikinis late afternoons & evenings to meet guys in the bar to have a few drinks with and play! Setting up at the bar dressed hot, talking with other guys has been a real turn on for her! The drinks are strong and priced very well! She tends to go there on her own in the afternoons when she gets off work, mostly to meet other guys! The bar has a great atmosphere, nobody bothers her other than guys wanting to talk to her, which is fine with me! Their hours are a little weird They open later in the day especially on Sundays and a couple other days a week. We definitely give it 5 stars :) DB

What an unexpectedly fun night!…read more I honestly had no idea what I was walking into when a friend told me I had to check out Bikini Lounge because they know I'm drawn to all things eclectic. They were absolutely right. From the moment the friendly bouncer smiled and said, "Step right on in," I was hooked. Yoooow!! The first DJ was incredible. He was spinning all kinds of trip-hop, indie, electronic, and remix-style tracks that had everybody partyin'. It wasn't your typical dance music, but every song seemed to connect with somebody in the room. The crowd was incredibly diverse, and it was so much fun watching people of every age and style dancing and nobody cared. The second DJ, a younger woman, shifted the vibe a bit and leaned more toward a younger crowd. It wasn't quite my style, so I took that opportunity to grab a seat at the bar and do what I apparently do best... chat with complete strangers. I'm a talker, and thankfully they seemed just as happy to strike up a conversation. This isn't some fancy cocktail lounge, and that's exactly the point. It's authentic. There were people dancing at the bar, grooving in their booths, bouncing in their seats, and filling the dance floor with great energy. I came by myself, and within minutes a cool group of strangers invited me to squeeze into their booth like we'd all come together. That's the kind of place this is. At one point they even offered me a glass of beer from their pitcher. I politely declined (look at me making responsible life choices... sometimes), but then I realized almost everyone had pitchers! So I sauntered over to the bar. I did have to wait a bit; apparently chivalry doesn't extend to letting a woman cut the line, but once I reached the bartender, the service was fast and friendly. Every trip back to the bar was the same. No complaints there. As the night went on, the energy just kept building. Before I knew it, I was on the dance floor sweating, smiling, and dancing with complete strangers. After a while, I had to retreat to the patio just to catch my breath before heading back in for more. My ankles are still sore... and the glutes? Fuhgetabouttit! The best part of the night wasn't the music or even the drinks. It was the people. Every generation was represented. Every fashion style imaginable. Every personality. And somehow it all worked. There was this genuine sense of joy and community that you just don't find everywhere. If you're looking for polished and upscale, this probably isn't your spot. But if you want great music, a welcoming crowd, zero pretension, and one of those nights where you leave happier than you arrived... give Bikini Lounge a shot. I went in not knowing what to expect. I left wondering why I'd waited so long to go.

Great Loco Moco. We'll be back for sure. Made fresh to order. I didn't mind waiting. I would like…read moreto try some other dishes soon. Thank you.

Ray and Lynn would be so disappointed if they saw what happened to this place that they worked so…read morehard to build. I remember back in the 80s Aloha Kitchen was the only gig in town and their grindes was supa ono. Their food sucks now. They always over cook the chicken katsu so now they over cooked the bulkogi. The mac salad is a plate lunch staple and they even managed to screw that up so it tasted like crap. I got the fried saimin and that wasn't too bad...I rate it a 2 out of 5. As of today 8.5.26, no manapua available. This may be a blessing in disguise. This place has fallen really far from what they used to be when Ray and Lynn ran it. Aloha Kitchen is as bad as the dumpster fire Ono Hawaiian BBQ. Sorry, but not recommended to the point of hell no, never again. Better places to get local Hawaiian grindes guaranteed to broke da mout: The Hapa Food Company Moku Hawaiian Grill Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food

We weren't sure what to expect when one of our favorite bars closed for almost a month…read more Happy to report we went to the reopening Thursday night and the place was full. Captain Alex had things running smoothly with the help of Captain Dave (formally of Coabana) The decor is the same, and the drink menu is a bit smaller - 8 signature cocktails and 9 tiki classics. The back page of the menu was all food items. The three cocktails we had were boozy, yet perfectly balanced. The flavors of the drinks were un mistakable, making them more pronounced, and quite frankly, just plain delicious! Glad The Captains Cabin is back, and you can bet we'll be stopping by to say hi to Captain Alex and Captain Dave and enjoy more great tiki cocktails.

Fun dinner conversation: "Have you ever been to a…read morespeakeasy? "No" "Let's go to one!" "OK!" Off to The Captain's Cabin we went. You enter through a door with a porthole and red light. You are then transported to a pirate themed tiki bar kinda thing with great drinks and a super friendly bartender. We didn't order any of the specialty drinks, but ours were really good anyway.

Our first time at Hula's Modern Tiki. We stopped in almost 2 weeks ago. Such a fun and unique…read moreplace. We loved the decor and mood inside and out. The service was excellent. Kyle G. took great care of us and he was also manning the bar. The food was Amazing and we had all Vegan Super tasty and different preparations than anything we have ever had. We look forward to coming back again and hopefully we can go to the little darker Tiki room next time. There was a large arty in there but hopefully next time we can go in there. Looks fun! Fun and Different way to spend our Anniversary. Cheers

What I got : Church music IPA…read moreLuau pork sandwhich Samurai beef sticks Very spacious and clean restaurant was served pretty fast sitting at the bar. I think the service is really good. The beef sticks were pretty solid. Perfect amount of char on the onions and meat was pretty chewy in a good way very moist and the lime curry dipping sauce was a very good touch to go with it honestly, the pork sandwich though the amount of coleslaw they put on it was way too much and it ended up making a huge pool of coleslaw sauce underneath the bun so every time you picked up the sandwich, it would be just leaking constantly of coleslaw juice. It was way too much and it ruined the sandwich completely the meat in the sandwich at least was really good. It's just a coleslaw. Definitely ruined it funny enough I happen to look at somebody else who had caught in coleslaw, but on their tacos instead, and I was seeing the guy draining his taco because there was so much coleslaw juice they really need to fix that and then they got rid of the lobster bisque soup which was really one of the best things they had what a huge letdown there

Always happy to order from L&L, Musubis are great. Always get the lumpia as well with quick service.read more

So I come here a lot, my favorite is the loco moco. This is a classic Hawaiian favorite. It's…read morealways spot on and always filling. Total comfort food at its best. These guys will customize any order so feel free to tell them if you have any food allergies. Great customer service and great vibes. Also I'm born and raised in Hawaii so I know a real loco moco when I eat one. This is the real deal. If you flew to Hawaii and ordered a loco moco there, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference from the loco moco you buy here. I love this place. Check them out!