Island Lava Java Bistro

4.6

1852 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Great for creative cocktails

Family-owned Oceanside Restaurant, specializing in fresh, local, organic and sustainable food with 100% Kona coffee, freshly squeezed juices, and our own bakery on site. Currently serving Everyday Brunch, Lunch & Dinner, plus Happy Hour. We are committed to using the highest quality locally produced ingredients. We invite you to relax and enjoy our scratch-made food and drinks in our island-style, open-air dining room, bar & lanai. Experience our inventive cuisine, attentive service, and a friendly atmosphere; come see what makes us one of the most popular restaurants, craft bar and coffee houses in town. We look forward to meeting you! E Komo Mai!
Craft Bar, Great Wine List, Open-Air Oceanside Dining. *Now offering "Touchless" QR Code Order & Pay (with a Smartphone)*

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 7:00 am–1:00 pm Lunch Daily 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(808) 327-2161
Website
http://www.islandlavajava.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Travis Lamb
Catering
Delicious hot or cold options. Order from one of our menus or work with our chef to create a catering event specific to your taste!

Location
75-5801 Ali'i Dr., Kailua, HI 96740
Neighborhood
Kailua-Kona
Cross street
Palani
Parking details
Free parking for our customers in the Coconut Grove Marketplace
Public transit
Public bus stop 300 yards away.
Entertainment
Live Hawaiian & acoustic music, mornings, weekends & evenings
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,852 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii / Big Island
Best Value
Hawaii / Big Island
Great for brunch
Hawaii / Big Island
Great for scenic views
Hawaii / Big Island
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Island Lava Java Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing ocean views" and "great food" that keep visitors coming back. Guests rave about the "best breakfast on the Big Island" and the friendly service. The varied menu and lively atmosphere make it a must-visit spot in Kona.

1,852 Reviews

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Angela
Hawaii
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Entrees were hot and service was amazing ! Tawny is so awesome I think I come back for her & Kim! The other hostess with the braids (new) So sweet and so personable! She shows Aloha like the rest of the team! Thank you !
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Angela
Hawaii
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tawny is such a great server ! She remembered what I like to drink Kim is so sweet and remembered me -and where I like to sit Food was amazing I ts always consistent
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Novi
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an enjoyable time when we visit Island Lava Java!
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Pascal
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good service and good food. The view on the ocean is fantastic
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Annie
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We love Lava Java's breakfast and you can't beat the location and view. Sometimes the staff is more personable than others but service is always very good.
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Paula
Phoenix
92 reviews
vip
4.0
92 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You really can't beat the views and ambiance of Lava Java! Happy hour will save you some $, so always a good time to go. The mac nut crusted fish was outstanding, but pricey. The chicken sandwich was very good - the brie and arugula was a nice combination, and the price was acceptable. The ahi crudo and shrimp taco (HH specials) were both very good and a decent price. The HH drink specials were quite the value for the island. Our server was very good - attentive but not overbearing. I would highly recommend Lava Java!
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Therese
Calgary
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Warm welcome as we walked in! Great food and great service! Especially loved the Coconut Shrimp appetizer and traditional Mai Tais. We will be back during our stay!
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CindyP
Seattle
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A friend and I went for dinner had a wonderful table with a beautiful view of sunset. She enjoyed that garlic shrimp carbonara and I enjoyed the steak fritz. Both were prepared beautifully.
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Debi
Seattle
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great meal with a beautiful view of the cruise ship in town. Our server was very friendly and helpful in making our selections. The pono mai tai was wonderful! And the ono served on our salads was delicious. Highly recommend!!
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Heidi
Denver
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress, Leah was fabulous! The food was delicious and the ambiance was very relaxing!
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FAQs

Island Lava Java Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 327-2161.

Island Lava Java Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 1852 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

75-5801 Ali'i Dr., Kailua, HI 96740

Additional information

Cross street
Palani
Neighborhood
Kailua-Kona
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 7:00 am–1:00 pm Lunch Daily 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking for our customers in the Coconut Grove Marketplace
Public transit
Public bus stop 300 yards away.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Travis Lamb
Entertainment
Live Hawaiian & acoustic music, mornings, weekends & evenings
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.islandlavajava.com/
Phone number
(808) 327-2161
Catering
Delicious hot or cold options. Order from one of our menus or work with our chef to create a catering event specific to your taste!

Island Lava Java Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 1,852 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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