Island Lava Java Bistro

Name: Island Lava Java Bistro
Address: 75-5801 Ali'i Dr., Kailua, HI, United States, 96740
Telephone: (808) 327-2161
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1289 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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Great Kona Restaurant specializing in fresh, local, organic and sustainable food with 100% Kona coffee, freshly squeezed juices, and our own bakery on site. Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Sunday Brunch, plus Happy Hour. We are committed to using the highest quality locally produced ingredients. You will feel relaxed while you enjoy our food and drinks in a casual and comfortable Open-Air Oceanside 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!
Craft Bar, Great Wine List, Open-Air Oceanside Dining. *Now offering "Touchless" QR Code Ordering (with a Smartphone)*

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 18, 2022

May 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

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(808) 327-2161

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:30 am–11:15 am Brunch Sun 7:30 am–3:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–7:30 pm
Phone number
(808) 327-2161
Website
http://www.islandlavajava.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Josh Ratigan and Trevor Buffington
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, BYO Liquor, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Island Eggs Benedic$16.50
Our famous house-made hollandaise* over two poached eggs* & sliced ham on a toasted croissant. Served with rustic potatoes or brown rice
Fresh Fish Benedict
Island Eggs Benedict with today's fresh fish*, smoked salmon or grilled shrimp*
- MP
Big Island Basics$13.00
Two eggs* cooked your way & house baked honey-oat-wheat toast. Served with your choice of Portuguese sausage or applewood smoked bacon & rustic potatoes or brown rice
- Basics Plus a Cup of Seasonal Fruit$15.00
Luau Omelette$16.00
A generous whole-egg*omelette filled with slow roasted kalua pork, grilled pineapple, onion, cheddar & jack cheese. Served with your choice of rustic potatoes or brown rice & applewood smoked bacon or Portuguese sausage
Roasted Veggie Omelette$16.00
A generous whole-egg (Egg-whites available upon request) omelette filled with roasted veggies (zucchini, summer squash, carrot, onion, red bell pepper), Big Island goat cheese, and house-made macadamia nut pesto (parmesan cheese), topped with sliced avocado. Served with fresh fruit
Waipi'o Stack Breakfast$15.00
Two eggs* over easy, stacked on housebaked wheat toast, applewood smoked bacon, fresh avocado, tomato, arugula & chipotle aioli. Served with fresh fruit
Lava Java Breakfast$15.00
Choice of waffle or buttermilk pancakes, two eggs* cooked your way & your choice of applewood smoked bacon or Portuguese sausage
Big Kahuna Fish Breakfast
Fresh grilled island fish*, two eggs* cooked your way, rustic potatoes or brown rice & fresh fruit
- MP

Pancakes & Waffles

House-made Buttermilk Pancakes and Waffles, yum! Go "Island-Style" Add sliced bananas & island-grown macadamia nuts on top of your choice of Buttermilk 'Cakes or Waffle. Served with housemade coconut syrup & fresh fruit +$4

"Straight-Up" Pancake Breakfast$12.00
Scratch-made buttermilk pancakes with butter & warm maple syrup. Served with your choice of applewood smoked bacon or Portuguese sausage
Belgian Waffle Breakfast$12.00
Served "straight-up" with butter & warm maple syrup, your choice of applewood smoked bacon or Portuguese sausage

Lite Breakfast

Hoku Croissant Sandwich$8.50
Extra large egg*, ham & cheddar or provolone, on a toasted croissant
Drag it Thru the Garden$11.50
Extra large egg*, ham & cheddar or provolone cheese, on a toasted croissant, plus tomato, arugula, fresh avocado & sliced onion
Papaya, Yogurt & Granola$11.50
House-made granola & your choice of plain or vanilla yogurt in a fresh papaya half
Bakery Sweets & Treat
Cinnamon rolls, pull-aparts, croissants, muffins, cookies & more...made from scratch & baked daily! (assorted prices)
Island Bagel & Lox$12.00
Cold-smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onion & capers on a wheat or everything (seeded) bagel
Bagel & Cream Cheese$5.00
Choice of wheat or everything (seeded) bagel
Fresh Fruit$8.50
Bowl of fresh seasonal fruit
- Papaya Half with Lime$4.50

Breakfast Cocktails

See our Specialty Cocktails Menu for a complete list of Offerings

Fresh Juice Mimosas
Classic Mimosa (freshly juiced Orange Juice & Sparkling Wine), Passion-Orange-Guava Mimosa or Lilikoi Mimosa
Hana Hou
Ocean Vodka, Guava Puree, Fresh Orange, Pineapple & Lime Juices
Hibiscus Lemonade
House-made Hibiscus Lemonade spiked with New Amsterdam Gin (Virgin version available)
Bloody Mary*
Local Black Sea Salt Rim, Candied Bacon, Queen Olive & Citrus. Shellfish allergy alert: contains clam broth*
Sparkling Hibiscus
Sparkling Wine, Hibiscus Syrup, Hibiscus Flower

What 1,289 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Great for Brunch
Hawaii / Big Island
Hot Spot
Hawaii / Big Island
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Tina
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food3service1ambience4
Server was not attentive to start. Server forgot to put in our fish tacos and sweet potato fries. We had to ask her where they were. She did not apologize for the mistake. We got the fish tacos and we got regular fries instead of sweet potato. Fish tacos were ok but not amazing
DO
DavidO
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Requested and received a seat closest to the ocean. Hostess, bartender and waitress were friendly, efficient and typical of Hawaiian hospitality. Food was excellent and special requests taken readily. Definitely a go to restaurant
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Absolutely off the charts world class view!!! Excellent service !! Amazing musician !! I very much enjoyed myself!! They should forget the QR code menu!!! It’s a real negative
JB
JessB
Sacramento
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time at Lava Java-service was awesome with really friendly and service oriented staff. The calamari is a great starter. Perfect vibe for a dinner on the big island Mahalo
LS
LynnS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, fabulous view, friendly and efficient service! One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in over 40 years in the islands!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fast service, great food, and beautiful ocean views!
KJ
KarenJ
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Total experience was excellent. Our server was very helpful and friendly. The food was tasty and we didn't have to wait long for it to arrive. The atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for. Sitting on the railing overlooking Kailua Bay. The ambiance is what those visiting Kailua-Kona are looking for in a dining experience.
SB
SandyB
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The grilled chicken sandwich was not as it is described in the online menu. The menu says fried onions and provolone cheese. Received chicken sandwich with pickled onions and brie cheese. Disappointed. Like the old version better.
TS
ToniS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing staff! Amazing food! Amazing location...
DH
DeniseH
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love your hollandaise sauce! Eggs poached perfectly! Best eggs Benedict on the Big Island😋
EW
ElaineW
Hawaii
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
There was a problem with the happy hour pricing. We did not receive happy hour pricing on all of our items. When this was pointed out to the waiter he did not make a correction. We ended up paying the bill and leaving dissatisfied. The other problem is that they have abandoned paper menus completely. One member of our party did not have a smart phone. That person therefore had no access to a menu until someone shared their own smart phone. Overall, it was a real surprise. We asked to speak to the manager about the menu issue. The manager blamed it on the owner. I didn’t even ask to speak to the manager over at the pricing issue. It was clear that our waiter didn’t think it was important to correct the items that have been rung up incorrectly. We have been coming to this restaurant for years. We used to go when it was in its original location. This was our fifth visit so far this vacation. Overall I would say that the quality of the food is not what it used to be. And the service is not what it used to be. It is still the best location on the beach. The sunset view is unbelievable. But I am so disappointed in the service that we received last night. The waiter we had for the last two dinners was excellent. What a surprise to get this guy.
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ulu1
San Diego
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Cabernet and pizza. Server was very attentive yet not bothersome.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
We live in HI and this is one of our fave go tos but they received a 40+ people tour group as we were being seated. Service and everything was fast and great as well as the view is always spectacular. We ordered the beet salad and they forgot the beets tho. Just loud with all the other people there. Not as enjoyable as usual.
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jimH
Hawaii
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
The food was uninspired but decent. The prices were about which is expected for Kona. The waitstaff was okay
DD
DebbieD
Hawaii
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lava Java has been my favorite restaurant for the nearly 20 years I have lived on island.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
It was great!
J
Jazz
Western NC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second trip here because we enjoyed the meals, especially the Mai Tais.
WH
WilliamH
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food presented beautifully and tasted as good as it looked. Do yourself a favor and save room for dessert.
EH
EmilyH
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for just about everything. If you can get them before they are gone, try the pull-aparts!
k
konakate
Hawaii
33 reviews
vip
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall4food2service4ambience5
The food is nothing to get excited about. Very tasteless, only go for atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Love the variety of non alcoholic drinks from fresh juice to espresso to ginger tea! Was very impressed with the hummus, quite fluffy and original! Calamari good too. Always a good spot for a sunset!
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ulu1
San Diego
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The beet salad was wonderful. I added seared ahi and the servers suggestion and it was perfect. Mahalonui
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience4
Nice time seeing the sunset
TC
TeriC
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My birthday breakfast was delicious as usual at Lava Java. Everything is always top notch.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was fresh and so delicious. Service was excellent.
SD
SchoolyD
Vancouver
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good service and good food!! Bloody Mary was really good with some fish and chips
TG
TimG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience here. Food, service, and atmosphere are top notch. My wife and I are hooked on the fresh squeezed orange juice.
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Rrrr
San Francisco
49 reviews
vip
3.0
49 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
We had a good meal with good service. The location was perfect for sunset watching.
SL
SarahL
San Francisco
59 reviews
vip
3.0
59 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall3food1service3ambience3
Ordinary under cooked food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Prime rib meal was hearty--lots of leftovers. Great views!
B
Bonnie
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing views! Loved the open air and the food and drinks were delicious. Ask for a railing table.
PN
PNWCanuck
Seattle
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
Inattentive service. Salad and main course arrived together, not good, and it didn’t all fit on the tiny table. Mediocre menu and options. Poor wine selection. Appreciate the seating at the rail with a view, so cusps for that, although we got wet from the rain - umbrella not well placed for dining. The tiny table for two didn’t have enough room for our food and drinks, so we had to put the wine on the floor.
FW
FalanaW
Las Vegas
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Promptly seated outside with a great view for people watching and the ocean. Emily was our server and she was friendly and great! She made excellent drink recommendations. Our food was great especially for the price. I’d come back. We had a great experience!
TM
ToshaMonterey
Central Coast
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Love coming here every year we visit. Open air dining with a great view! The food was a little overcooked this time, but everything else was good. Thanks for taking reservations!!
B
Bengt
Seattle
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The live music was very good but a little loud if one wanted to have a conversation with one's dining partners.
AS
AuntieSue
Seattle
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience4
This was a 40th birthday celebration. Trying to place orders for 8 people (including 3 littles) using QR code’s/phones was disastrous. We couldn’t get our waiters attention to help us. Had to go to bar for beverages. Food came out a different times and 2 littles didn’t get food until we were well into our meals. It was a disaster all around. $250 wasted.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
21 reviews
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
I have never cooked calamari but I could make it better, it was all stuck together and much too crusty for my tastes. Perhaps the staff should look at food being served and taste it before asking dinners to eat. The steak dinner and shrimp carbonara were both great The setting and service were above expectations
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Waitress was friendly and attentive. Food cam quickly and was good. Location on the rail and view of the ocean was lovely. I come here often for various occasions and am never disappointed. Lattes are very good. A go to place, and has been for years!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great place, food and ambiance
CC
CharlieC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I would recommend Lava Java to those interested in great food and ocean ambiance. Wonderful atmosphere and great food.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Island Lava Java Bistro using the Order Online button. Island Lava Java Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 327-2161.

Island Lava Java Bistro is rated 4.4 stars by 1289 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 18, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(808) 327-2161

Delivery

Order online

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

Additional information

Cross street
Palani
Neighborhood
Kailua-Kona
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:30 am–11:15 am Brunch Sun 7:30 am–3:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–7:30 pm
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
Josh Ratigan and Trevor Buffington
Entertainment
Live Hawaiian & acoustic music, mornings, weekends & evenings
Additional
Beer, BYO Liquor, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, 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

Takeout

Delivery

Additional information

Nicoise Salad

Ahi Poke Bowl

Island Lava Java Salad

Big Island Breakfast

Island Eggs Benedic$16.50

Fresh Fish Benedict

Big Island Basics$13.00

Luau Omelette$16.00

Roasted Veggie Omelette$16.00

Waipi'o Stack Breakfast$15.00

Lava Java Breakfast$15.00

Big Kahuna Fish Breakfast

Pancakes & Waffles

"Straight-Up" Pancake Breakfast$12.00

Belgian Waffle Breakfast$12.00

Lite Breakfast

Hoku Croissant Sandwich$8.50

Drag it Thru the Garden$11.50

Papaya, Yogurt & Granola$11.50

Bakery Sweets & Treat

Island Bagel & Lox$12.00

Bagel & Cream Cheese$5.00

Fresh Fruit$8.50

Breakfast Cocktails

Fresh Juice Mimosas

Hana Hou

Hibiscus Lemonade

Bloody Mary*

Sparkling Hibiscus

Overall ratings and reviews

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How is Island Lava Java Bistro restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

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Takeout

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