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Name: Lava Lava Beach Club
Address: 69-1081 Ku'uali'i, Waikoloa, HI, United States, 96740
Telephone: (808) 769-5282
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

Lava Lava Beach Club

4.3 (1308)

$31 to $50

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

69-1081 Ku'uali'i, Waikoloa, HI 96740

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Romantic

The restaurant features several hundred seats in an open air setting with many seats directly outside on the beach. Drawing upon an open air ambiance, swaying coconut trees, stunning sunsets and tropical trade winds, and nightly live entertainment, the restaurant features “relaxed island cuisine” and a varied menu with options for light dining on fresh fish tacos and burgers as well as the Chef's creative preparations of steak, Hawaiian seafood and more upscale options.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Hawaiian, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 1:00 pm–4:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 769-5282
Website
http://www.lavalavabeachclub.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Justin Cann

Location
69-1081 Ku'uali'i, Waikoloa, HI 96740
Neighborhood
Waikoloa
Cross street
Anaeho‘omalu Bay Public Beach
Parking details
Parking is available in front of the restaurant and our overflow lot behind the main office.
Entertainment
Lava Lava Beach Club is proud to feature nightly local entertainment seven days a week. Come down and check out our Big Island talent.You can view our Entertainment Schedule on our website by visiting http://lavalavabeachclub.com/about/local-event-calender/
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Hukilau Chowder$9.00
A Creamy Base of Ahi, Clams, Bacon and Potatoes
Ahi Poke*$19.00
Ahi, Wakame, Avocado, Ginger, Sweet Potato Chips
Out-Standing Ahi Nachos*$18.00
Individual Red Rub Blackened Ahi & Guacamole on Standing Flour Tortilla Chips, Sweet Chili Sauce
Poke Nachos*$20.00
Spicy Ahi Poke, Crispy Wonton Chips, Local Tomato, Sweet Onion, Avocado, Unagi Drizzle
Fob Sashimi*$20.00
Fresh of the Boat Ahi, Pickled Ginger, Wasabi, Wakame
Fritto Misto$19.00
Calamari, Shrimp, Artichoke Hearts, Jim Jaew Asian Dipping Sauce & Sriracha Aioli
Edamame$8.00
A Sweet and Spicy Blend of Shoyu, Sesame Oil, Ginger, Garlic and Red Chili
Tipsy Tots - They're Loaded!$15.00
Tots, Cheddar-Jack, Bacon, Green Onion, LLBC Srirancha
Sizzling Shrimp$21.00
A Hot, Sizzling Skillet of Shrimp, Garlic, Butter and Herbs, Garlic Bread
Parmesan Garlic Bread**$8.00
Garlic Parmesan Butter, Toasted on Baguettes
Bambu Pupu*$29.00
A sampling of our favorites... Ahi Poke, Coconut Shrimp & Fritto Misto
Tropical Salsa & Chips$8.00
House Fried Tortilla Chips, Mango-Pineapple Salsa
Beer Battered Onion Rings**$10.00
A big ol' mound! Hoisin-Guava BBQ Sauce
Basket of Fries or Sweet Potato Waffle Fries$9.00

Entrées

"Da Hale" Salad$11.00
Local Mixed Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Sweet Onion, Kaffir Lime Vinaigrette
Hail Caesar*$14.00
Local Baby Romaine, Aged Parmesan, Croutons
Spinugula**$13.00
Spinach, Arugula, Strawberries, Candied Macadamia Nuts, Gorgonzola, Red Onion, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Greens and a Grain**$16.00
Kale, Spinach, Arugula, Quinoa, Avocado, Cherry Tomato, Red Onion, Lemon Vinaigrette
Fish and Chips$22.00
Beer Battered Mahi Mahi, French Fries, Chili Lime Tartar Sauce
Half Rack$22.00
Low & Slow Baby Back Ribs, Hoisin-Guava BBQ Sauce, French Fries & Coconut Cole Slaw
Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice Bowl$21.00
Long Grain Rice, Edamame, Carrots, Garlic, Ginger, Egg. Switch to: Coconut Crusted Tofu**
Keoni's Onolicious Fish Tacos*$20.00
Red Pepper Seared Fresh Hawaiian Fish, Corn Tortillas, Coconut Cole Slaw, Cheddar-Jack Cheese, Salsa Verde, Mango-Pineapple Salsa. $1 per item sold donated to our charity of the month. Switch to: Coconut Crusted Tofu** for an additional charge
Fob Sandwich*$22.00
Fresh Off the Boat Fish, Asian Pickles, Arugula, Avocado, Wasabi Aioli, French Fries or Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
LLBC Burger*$19.00
Big Island Beef, Stuffed: Gorgonzola, Topped: Avocado, Fried Sweet Onion, Local Tomato, Arugula, Chive Aioli, French Fries or Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
Straight Up Burger*$19.00
Angus Chuck, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, French Fries or Sweet Potato Waffle Fries. Cheddar or Swiss for an additional charge; Sub Plant Based Patty** for an additional charge
Coconut Shrimp$37.00
Ginger-Guava Sauce, Coconut Jasmine Rice, Coconut Cole Slaw
Hook, Line & Sinker*$44.00
The Chef goes crazy with Fresh Fish from our Local Waters

What 1,308 people are saying

Lava Lava Beach Club reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.0Food
4.2Service
4.7Ambience
3.7Value

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1,308 Reviews

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Fred VIP
Philadelphia County36 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 26, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful location but the food was just ok. Ono fish was over cooked and my husband's meal was over cooked as well. After we placed our food order it literally took 3 minutes for the food to come out. They must have it all ready sitting under lights. I would suggest going for sunset cocktails and eat someplace else.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii1 review
2.0
Dined on June 26, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We had eaten at Lava Lava a few times before when we were on vacation, but this time was a completely different experience. I made the reservation on Open Table weeks in advance so that we would be guaranteed a seat close to the water, which has always worked in the past. This year when we were seated we were put in a section off to the side that had plastic chairs that were sticky and sandy (we were dressed up for the pricey restaurant) and the tiny tables were rocking back and forth. My husband commented that it looked like we were in the kiddie section. We told them about our reservation and asked if we could have a better table. Even though there was our usual ocean front table and a couple of others available, we were seated in the very back by the kitchen door. The service was slow, my chicken was so tough I couldn't even eat it. The rice looked like it had been sitting for a long time because it was really hard. This restaurant has gone from one I would recommend to one I never intend to go back to.
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CaptainWobbie
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional experience. Attentive wait staff. Speedy delivery of multiple selections. Well crafted and presented menu items. Without a doubt the best Hawaaian dining experience in the last 25 years.
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MichaelK
Portland / Oregon2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 25, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Alrhough we had reservations the hostess decided to seat a very large party that were walk-ins. We were the last dinner reservation of the evening. In addition I ordered the special and the waitress submitted the order. She then came back and informed me they had just sold the last special. Correlation to large party being seated ahead of us? Don't know for sure but a poor perception. This is one of my favorite places but did not meet expectations this visit.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii1 review
4.0
Dined on June 24, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I had a great day and enjoyed the view. The seared ahi was a little mushy on the stand up nachos and not sure how I feel about the wait staff. I spent a lot of time to decide what way to go with ordering and felt obligated to order per the recommendation. Maybe next time I will ask for recommendation before spending that much time with the menu.
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GayleF
Hawaii1 review
4.0
Dined on June 24, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Someone was smoking an e-cig blowing smoke in my direction, the manager intervened in a beautiful, friendly way to everyone's liking. Thank you!
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montana
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
beautiful sunset, great food, energetic atmosphere, great location
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Greenieyed VIP
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome! Love it will be back again and again and again
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to watch sunset! Great food, great drinks, friendly staff all in a casual outdoor setting. Will go again next time on Big Island!
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OpenTable Diner
Northwest Florida1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you are in Kona you have to go! This place is fun
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Lava Lava Beach Club is rated 4.3 stars by 1308 OpenTable diners.

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69-1081 Ku'uali'i, Waikoloa, HI 96740

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Anaeho‘omalu Bay Public Beach
Neighborhood
Waikoloa
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 1:00 pm–4:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Hawaiian, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is available in front of the restaurant and our overflow lot behind the main office.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Justin Cann
Entertainment
Lava Lava Beach Club is proud to feature nightly local entertainment seven days a week. Come down and check out our Big Island talent.You can view our Entertainment Schedule on our website by visiting http://lavalavabeachclub.com/about/local-event-calender/
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lavalavabeachclub.com/
Phone number
(808) 769-5282

Lava Lava Beach Club

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Pupus

Hukilau Chowder$9.00

Ahi Poke*$19.00

Out-Standing Ahi Nachos*$18.00

Poke Nachos*$20.00

Fob Sashimi*$20.00

Fritto Misto$19.00

Edamame$8.00

Tipsy Tots - They're Loaded!$15.00

Sizzling Shrimp$21.00

Parmesan Garlic Bread**$8.00

Bambu Pupu*$29.00

Tropical Salsa & Chips$8.00

Beer Battered Onion Rings**$10.00

Basket of Fries or Sweet Potato Waffle Fries$9.00

Entrées

"Da Hale" Salad$11.00

Hail Caesar*$14.00

Spinugula**$13.00

Greens and a Grain**$16.00

Fish and Chips$22.00

Half Rack$22.00

Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice Bowl$21.00

Keoni's Onolicious Fish Tacos*$20.00

Fob Sandwich*$22.00

LLBC Burger*$19.00

Straight Up Burger*$19.00

Coconut Shrimp$37.00

Hook, Line & Sinker*$44.00

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