Island Lava Java Bistro

4.5

1887 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Jan 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Neighborhood gem

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 1,887 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii / Big Island
Best Value
Hawaii / Big Island
Great for brunch
Hawaii / Big Island
Hot spot
Hawaii / Big Island
Neighborhood gem
Hawaii / Big Island
Lively
Hawaii / Big Island
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Island Lava Java Bistro offers diners a charming experience with "amazing sunset views" and "delicious food." The restaurant is celebrated for its "excellent" breakfast and brunch options, including the "to die for" island pancakes and pineapple French toast. Despite some service hiccups, guests consistently praise the "super friendly staff" and "great ocean views," making it a "Kona staple."

1,887 Reviews

K
Kyle
VIP
Greater Boston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Decent meal in a very touristy area. Food was good, ambiance was as expected
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Omar
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food and nice location with parking in the back.
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Frank
VIP
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The setting is gorgeous, the food delicious, but the best part was the amazing service we received from Tawni!! She was super helpful w the menu options, a brilliant conversationalist and an incredibly kind soul!! I highly recommend the restaurant!!
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Linda
VIP
San Francisco
75 reviews
5.0
75 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lava Java favorite for breakfast and this did it disappoint!
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Angela
Hawaii
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waves were big today Sat upstairs w tawnie she’s amazing great fish tacos and great pizza
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Sheri
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have a wonderful time here. Our server was amazing and the hostess was lovely.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Mediocre food, terrible burger, slow service. Beautiful view :)
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Natasha
San Francisco
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food and drinks took a long time to get to the table. Food was cold when it came. Drinks were not made correctly based on the menu. Overall not worth the cost.
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cynthia
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service and atmosphere! We come here every time we visit Kona.
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Lindsay
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing sunset view, best I've ever seen. Service was fantastic and food was delicious. Recommend the curry catch of the day dish. I wanted to lick the plate the sauce was so good. Desserts and drinks also soooo good.
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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 4.5 stars by 1887 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 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

Menu

What 1,887 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Island Lava Java Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Island Lava Java Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Island Lava Java Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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