we visited the lava grill for a special celebration for the family. We got there too early for the hibachi tables, but were told we could still be served hibachi without the performance. The first thing we smelled when we walked into the restaurant was mildew when they seated us the tables were slightly rundown. We thought Covid hit them hard. However it just went down hill from there. They brought the children's food first. One person ordered duck and it took them 30 minutes to realize they didn't have any duck. An hour later,after the children were served and becoming restless, they brought the four adults food. The food was cold. One plate had ice cold calamari on it.Drinks were rarely refilled and only at our request. When we told the waitress we weren't pleased with the service she didn't seem to care neither did the manager. this was a $250 meal. After we told the waitress we weren't happy with her service, she added an 18% tip onto our bill. for the sake of the children, we decided not to push this too far. We used to go here all the time. The grandkids love the show. They pretty much ruined this event for our family celebration. We won't ever be going back. Caution if you decide to use this restaurant.
E Ruiz Bethea
The food was better than expected. Would recommend to family and friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lobada “The Baddy”
What comes to mind as a stereotypical hibachi experience. Good food and entertaining cooking though nothing particularly memorable. It is a good safe choice whenever in doubt for something.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pot Stickers
Matt Henslee
Had an absolute blast—sushi was top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pot Stickers
Maria Barron
My all time favorite! Have gone to others (invites)… food/sushi at Lava Grill is the BEST!! Chefs are amazing !!
Recommended dishes: Chicken Teriyaki, California Roll, Pot Stickers, Tempura
Denise Alexander
I've been to a lot of sushi/ hibachi grill restaurants. I have been going to lava grill for about 18 years now. They have hands down the best fried rice and the best employees.Kid-friendliness: They have a choice on the menu for children and they have high chairs.Wheelchair accessibility: The handicap parking and ramp is right in front of the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California Roll, Tempura
Nanetta Jones
My daughter wants to come here every year for her birthday. She turned 24 in February and as usual Lava Grill made for a fun filled very tasty experience. Everyone from the greeter to the waiter and especially the grill master were very attentive and kept us taken care of!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sandrene M.
I ordered a few things to be delivered to my hotel room. The New York roll was okay, although they didn't include chopsticks. And there were two cut shrimp tails in the roll. But it was tasty. The rest not so much. I ordered the pad Thai with vegetables and tofu. The option of vegetables was weird and what I got was even weirder. Broccoli and baby corn, okay. But bell peppers? Zucchini?! The whole dish tasted like dish soap and I couldn't finish it. I also got the fried mashed potatoes, because I love potatoes. This could just be a personal taste, but the breading was weird, the potatoes bland, and the dipping sauce didn't seem to match the flavor of each. So three stars for the sushi, I guess, but it's not worth a return.
Greeted with hot towel which is a nice touch that a lot of places are skipping. Cucumber salad was provided which seemed a bit wilted/old. Seaweed salad was excellent and so was the crunchy tuna roll.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leah Penn
Good sushi, good variety, will definitely be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bento, Miso Soup, Tempura
Shreya B
I’ve been going to this place for almost 10 years and I can’t think of a single bad experience! I’ve had a lot of the menu items and everything always tastes great and fresh. The people who work here are wonderful as well. Highly recommend you check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Asher
Service and food is good but the prices were marked higher than the quality provided.
we visited the lava grill for a special celebration for the family. We got there too early for the hibachi tables, but were told we could still be served hibachi without the performance. The first thing we smelled when we walked into the restaurant was mildew when they seated us the tables were slightly rundown. We thought Covid hit them hard. However it just went down hill from there. They brought the children's food first. One person ordered duck and it took them 30 minutes to realize they didn't have any duck. An hour later,after the children were served and becoming restless, they brought the four adults food. The food was cold. One plate had ice cold calamari on it.Drinks were rarely refilled and only at our request. When we told the waitress we weren't pleased with the service she didn't seem to care neither did the manager. this was a $250 meal. After we told the waitress we weren't happy with her service, she added an 18% tip onto our bill. for the sake of the children, we decided not to push this too far. We used to go here all the time. The grandkids love the show. They pretty much ruined this event for our family celebration. We won't ever be going back. Caution if you decide to use this restaurant.
The food was better than expected. Would recommend to family and friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What comes to mind as a stereotypical hibachi experience. Good food and entertaining cooking though nothing particularly memorable. It is a good safe choice whenever in doubt for something.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pot Stickers
Had an absolute blast—sushi was top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pot Stickers
My all time favorite! Have gone to others (invites)… food/sushi at Lava Grill is the BEST!! Chefs are amazing !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Glade Roll, Bento, Tempura, Miso Soup
Great sushi ! Would definitely
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Teriyaki, California Roll, Pot Stickers, Tempura
I've been to a lot of sushi/ hibachi grill restaurants. I have been going to lava grill for about 18 years now. They have hands down the best fried rice and the best employees.Kid-friendliness: They have a choice on the menu for children and they have high chairs.Wheelchair accessibility: The handicap parking and ramp is right in front of the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California Roll, Tempura
My daughter wants to come here every year for her birthday. She turned 24 in February and as usual Lava Grill made for a fun filled very tasty experience. Everyone from the greeter to the waiter and especially the grill master were very attentive and kept us taken care of!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered a few things to be delivered to my hotel room. The New York roll was okay, although they didn't include chopsticks. And there were two cut shrimp tails in the roll. But it was tasty. The rest not so much. I ordered the pad Thai with vegetables and tofu. The option of vegetables was weird and what I got was even weirder. Broccoli and baby corn, okay. But bell peppers? Zucchini?! The whole dish tasted like dish soap and I couldn't finish it. I also got the fried mashed potatoes, because I love potatoes. This could just be a personal taste, but the breading was weird, the potatoes bland, and the dipping sauce didn't seem to match the flavor of each. So three stars for the sushi, I guess, but it's not worth a return.
Best sushi I've had in Texas! Wonderful ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rainbow Roll
Restaurantji Recommends
Everything was perfect
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greeted with hot towel which is a nice touch that a lot of places are skipping. Cucumber salad was provided which seemed a bit wilted/old. Seaweed salad was excellent and so was the crunchy tuna roll.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good sushi, good variety, will definitely be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bento, Miso Soup, Tempura
I’ve been going to this place for almost 10 years and I can’t think of a single bad experience! I’ve had a lot of the menu items and everything always tastes great and fresh. The people who work here are wonderful as well. Highly recommend you check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service and food is good but the prices were marked higher than the quality provided.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California Roll