I am a big fan of Hula's opening up a spot in my hood! I've been a handful of times and have not been disappointed with the food, drink or service. Hula's hash for brunch was amazing, sweet potato fries are yum ... Dr Funk, Zombie and Tiki Bastard are among my fave drinks. I did not care for the lilikoi (passion fruit) margarita, but there are plenty of other options to choose from. I haven't done the lunch or dinner menu yet, but I'm sure I will soon! I'll be trying out a veggie/vegan option next time.
The layout is nice and hasn't been overly crowded on any of my visits. I've always been able to get a table and/or sit at the bar. Tables are comfy and they have a big community-style table in the bar area that would work good for a group doing drinks & apps during happy hour (which they've dubbed tiki hour.)