(619) 813-2272

4622 Park Blvd (Madison Avenue)
San Diego, CA 92116 32.7614 -117.1464

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Neighborhoods: University Heights, Western, Western San Diego

Hours:

Mon 4pm-2am

Tues-Fri 5pm-2am

Sat 4pm-2am

Sun 11am-2am

Last updated 2.03.12

Category:

Restaurants, Bars & Clubs, Neighborhood Bars, Lounges, Bars & Pubs

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Happy Hour, Bar Menu

Bar & Club Special Features:

After Hours, Outdoor Seating, 21 & Over, After Work, Late-Night Scene

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Lei Lounge

Featured Review

Amy Eddo

Contributor

In Short – Bamboo accents and tiki torches mixed with sleek, white leather seating give a sexy edge to this chill Park Boulevard haunt. Sip guava berry coladas or classic blue Hawaiians on the outdoor patio--private cabanas available--or at the long, narrow bar inside. Deftly placed among the lush foliage, LCD screens projecting tropical images enhance the swank luau theme. Snacks include shrimp mango rolls with hot and sour mustard dip and other Asian-Caribbean tapas.

Editor's Tips

What to Drink:
Happy hour is Monday-Thursday 5pm-9pm and Friday 5pm-7pm and features half-priced signature cocktails.
The Extras:
Enjoy a tropical Sunday brunch from 10am to 4pm alongside $3 champagne cocktails and bloody marys.
Look Good:
Young professionals often dress to impress at this locale.
Know Before You Go:
It's one of the area's more sophisticated same-sex singles scenes.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The drinks are fun and creative (though not cheap).”
  2. “Great ambiance - Hawaiian themed patio provided a quaint, mini get away from the 'big city'.”
atmosphere
100.0% positive
  1. “great ambiance- hawaiian themed patio provided a quaint,.”
  2. “fun decor and nice place.”
  3. “the drinks are fun and creative though not cheap.”
  4. “best outdoor dining”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “even though overall the bar was great!”
  2. “The drinks are superb!”
  3. “champagne is good”
  4. “love the lime light”
  5. “The drinks are fun and creative (though not cheap).”
  6. “I've heard the food is amazing, but I've only been for drinks.”
  7. “the drinks are fun and creative though not cheap.”
  8. “Great creative drinks!”
  9. “Even though the front bar pretty small overall the bar was great!”
  10. “tried Geisha, Chinese iced tea and many other drinks some are good and some are not.”
  11. “good for drink, bad for food”
  12. “In terms of drinks the geisha drink with champagne is good, but the mojito seriously needs a strainer (its really ridiculous and a few of us sent ours back to the bartender.)”
food quality
72.22000122070312% positive
  1. “The pom martini's are fresh & they will make it with your Vodka of choice if your a Vodka snob.”
  2. “have a side of sweet potato fries with powdered sugar& carmel sauce!”
  3. “if you want a nice fish place: the mahi mahi with out the balsmic vinigar the coconut rice is a sweet secret that if, it will be gone!”
  4. “the spicy in house catsup is delicious”
  5. “Bad Food, I have to tell you, spring rolls were oliy and soaky eeeewww chicken skewers are dry and tasteless.”
  6. “If you want a nice fish place: the Mahi Mahi (with out the balsmic vinigar) The coconut rice is a sweet secret that if you are not paying attention, it will be gone!”
  7. “martini 's are fresh& they”
  8. “the food is amazing”
  9. “I've heard the food is amazing, but I've only been for drinks.”
  10. “Kobe Beef Sliders: The spicy in house catsup is delicious.”
  11. “The food is amazing and innovative.”
  12. “the food was very good.”
  13. “the food was decent”
  14. “good for drink, bad for food”
  15. “i was really not impressed with the food.”
  16. “the food is nothing but pricy and bad execution.”
  17. “bad food, i have, and.”
  18. “spanish fries nothing special, chicken skewers dry and tasteless”
  19. “The food was very good.”
  20. “The food was decent, my fries were cold when they came out, and they overcooked my first meal so while my two friends had food, I had none.”
  21. “The crab empenadas were too fishy, spanish fries nothing special, chicken skewers dry and tasteless, beef kabobs tasteless.”
  22. “soaky eeeewww chicken skewers are dry and tasteless”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “i went there just because the cocktail list and the good happy hour promotion.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “If you want a nice fish place: the Mahi Mahi (with out the balsmic vinigar) The coconut rice is a sweet secret that if you are not paying attention, it will be gone!”
  2. “awesome place.”
  3. “fun decor and nice place.”
  4. “if you want a nice fish place: the mahi mahi with out the balsmic vinigar the coconut rice is a sweet secret that if, it will be gone!”
service
70.0% positive
  1. “There are so many servers but they rather chit chat between themselves than giving a memorable experience to customers; which is too bad.”
  2. “In terms of drinks the geisha drink with champagne is good, but the mojito seriously needs a strainer (its really ridiculous and a few of us sent ours back to the bartender.)”
  3. “The service was horrible at our table, the cabanas on the other hand were receiving lots of attention.”
  4. “Decoration is amazing of how you can do with the limited piece of land; Cabana brings lots of attention and people who love the lime light.”
  5. “decoration is amazing of how; cabana brings lots of attention and people who.”
  6. “great setting, friendly and attractive stafff, great for small gatherings!”
  7. “Great setting, friendly and attractive stafff, great for small gatherings!”
  8. “there are so many servers but they rather chit chat between themselves than giving a memorable experience to customers; which.”
  9. “the service was horrible at our table”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “the drinks are fun and creative though not cheap.”
  2. “The drinks are fun and creative (though not cheap).”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/31/11

Great VIBE!!

by CMichaelsSD at Citysearch

This place had a great vibe, the food was classy. I like the modern aura. :)

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/02/11

Cool and Hip

by ciscodan at Citysearch

Cool, hip and happening. Be sure to go when it is dark, it is a much better vibe.

First of all, this place is known for interesting drinks (very sweet drinks), and exciting people watching. I must honestly say, the drinks are too sweet for me, so I have to stick with a boring Kettle One with a splash of cranberry, while I watch everyone else enjoy their sugary delights.

Food...Yes, the food is great too. There are a variety of appetizers and main courses to choose from. If you don't want to sit in the bar, go outside an sit near a fireplace or in a cabana. Wow, what a great feeling it is to sit outside in the open air, while sitting in a cabana enjoying great food and drinks with your friends.

Try this place out.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/14/10

Even better since the updates

by Mlang at Citysearch

I have always liked this lounge but it is even better now that they made some updates to the bar and dining area. Probably my favorite place to go in North Park.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/21/09

The things 2 order at Lei..

by Belle8 at Citysearch

After reading the previous reviews, I thought you might need a little help w/the menu. After eating there more than a fair share, we came to the conclusion of:

Kobe Beef Sliders: The spicy in house catsup is delicious. Have a side of sweet potato fries with powdered sugar & carmel sauce! What a finish!

If you want a nice fish place: the Mahi Mahi (with out the balsmic vinigar) The coconut rice is a sweet secret that if you are not paying attention, it will be gone!

The pom martini's are fresh & they will make it with your Vodka of choice if your a Vodka snob.

Enjoy!

  • Pros: Pom Martini's...the best in SD!
  • Cons: Not everything on the menu is worth ordering
4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/08/08

Great setting, friendly and attractive stafff, great for small gatherings!

by SweetestHoneyBee at Citysearch

Wonderful after work meeting place....difficult parking and gets a little too busy but great if you can get a table/booth!

  • Pros: hot wait staff, great drinks, food is different and fun, age diverse crowd
  • Cons: parking is tuff, when its crowded not worth it

The Details on Lei Lounge

Place Categories:

  • bad food
  • nice place
  • creative drink
  • tasteless chicken skewers
  • good champagne
  • fresh martini
  • loved lime light
  • delicious house catsup
  • nice coconut rice
  • memorable customers
  • friendly attractive stafff
  • sweet potato fries
  • best outdoor dining
  • bad execution
  • creative many other drinks
  • amazing food
  • tasteless soaky eeeewww chicken skewers
  • great setting
  • attractive stafff
  • nice fish place
  • too bad customers
  • cold fries
  • delicious spicy
  • horrible service
  • fresh pom martini
  • tasteless beef kabobs
  • great ambiance
  • good geisha drink
  • amazing decoration
  • great bar
  • good geisha
  • love lime light
  • memorable experience
  • good happy hour promotion
  • good chinese iced tea

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