05/21/09

The things 2 order at Lei..

by Belle8

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

09/08/08

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

by SweetestHoneyBee

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

09/02/08

Smokers ruined the charm

by crisw

I read many reviews of Lei Lounge before choosing it for an anniversary dinner. After we arrived, were seated on the patio, and put in our orders, I smelled cigarette smoke, to which I am highly sensitive. I thought it must be coming from somewhere outside the patio walls. I was shocked to then see a waiter carry an ashtray to another table. We asked, and smoking is indeed permitted on the patio, even though it's enclosed on four sides by walls! I have never been to a similar restaurant that permitted smoking in such an area.

We moved into the bar (if we hadn't already placed our orders, I would just have left) , which is totally open to the patio but doesn't allow smoking. However, we lost the ambiance and comfort of the patio, and I still left that evening with itchy eyes and a cough.

No reviews I read mentioned the smoking, nor did the restaurant's webpage. If you don't want your respiratory system assaulted while you eat, beware!

• Pros: Food was good, waiters attentive
• Cons: SMOKERS!