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Island Lava Java Bistro

4.6 (2034)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
75-5801 Ali'i Dr., Kailua, HI 96740

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Island Lava Java Bistro

4.6
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Kailua-Kona

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
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)*

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!
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    75-5801 Ali'i Dr., Kailua, HI 96740
  • Area
    Kailua-Kona
  • Cross street
    Palani
  • Parking Details
    Free parking for our customers in the Coconut Grove Marketplace
  • Public transport
    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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

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4.6

4.6
(2034)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for groups

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Healthy

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Island Lava Java Bistro offers "great breakfast with a great ocean view" and is a "staple" on the Big Island. Patrons enjoy "excellent food and service," with highlights including "banana macadamia nut pancakes" and "blackened shrimp tacos." Despite occasional service hiccups, the "spectacular view" and "welcoming" ambiance keep visitors returning.
2,034 Reviews

  1. J.J. Gold

    Houston11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Hard pass if you plan to have the ribs from DDD. They were the worst ribs I have eaten out in the last 30 years. Tough, did not release from the bone, dry meat, sauce so sweet it gave me a headache. The lemongrass curry fish was better but didn't taste a bit like curry. Overall, I would rather have good Poke somewhere else... The service was also on the slower side.

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  2. Jeff

    Portland / Oregon14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great breakfast with a great ocean view. The fresh apple juice was a nice surprise.

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  3. Cindy Gold

    Seattle / Eastern Washington24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last day on Kona always includes breakfast at Lava Java. We had a table on the rail to enjoy the view and the meal was delicious. Of course we took advantage of mimosa Monday and each enjoyed a pog mimosa 😋. Service was excellent and we are already looking forward to next year

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  4. Roger

    Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The location is very nice. Great view at sunset. Open Table’s app sent us to the wrong location, but we realized that and corrected. We thought we had reserved a table upstairs but were told on arrival that upstairs was only open for lunch. What a shame. Food was good, especially the coconut shrimp and the chicken wings. 

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  5. Cheryl

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pancakes were amazing! Service was fantastic. Would definitely go back.

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  6. Christy Gold

    Kansas City / Kansas13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 22 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Disappointing. Have been here before and found it good. Last night no one seemed to be in charge. I have an allergy that is severe and they couldn’t tell me what was in the food. The choices got less and less and the staff didn’t care about their answers. Too bad used to be exceptional. Won’t go again.

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  7. Steve Gold

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 19 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always on the to do list for brunch. Loco Moco great but huge portion

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  8. Erin Gold

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was average, not enough staff so service was sub par.

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  9. Dianna Gold

    Toronto / Ontario4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food- however, I bit on the pricier side. $5 for a single espresso is steep.

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  10. Dianne Gold

    Phoenix / Arizona109 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Daniel was a great server…welcoming and attentive. Food was a little overcooked and a little over sauced. Drinks were creative. Hostess was delightful. Enthusiasm for lighting tiki lights may have befouled the surroundings with propane.

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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!
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    75-5801 Ali'i Dr., Kailua, HI 96740
  • Area
    Kailua-Kona
  • Cross street
    Palani
  • Parking Details
    Free parking for our customers in the Coconut Grove Marketplace
  • Public transport
    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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Island Lava Java Bistro is open daily for Brunch 7:00 am–1:00 pm, Lunch 1:00 pm–5:00 pm, Happy Hour 3:30 pm–5:30 pm, and Dinner 5:00 pm–8:30 pm.

Island Lava Java Bistro has a relaxed island‑style, open‑air vibe, think lanai and ocean views, friendly service, and a festive, easygoing setting perfect for sunset dinners or casual breakfasts.

Guests frequently describe portions as generous and filling, reviewers call salads and pancakes bountiful and note the servings are large enough to leave comfortably full.

Yes, Island Lava Java Bistro's oceanfront tables and sunset-facing views make it a lovely pick for a special evening out.

Yes, Island Lava Java Bistro features open‑air dining with a lanai and patio, and guests often enjoy oceanfront seats and sunset views while dining outside.

Casual Dress, comfortable, informal attire is appropriate; nothing formal is expected.

Sunday brunch is a popular choice, guests specifically mention visiting for breakfast on Sundays, while weekday mornings are often a quieter time to enjoy the ocean view.

For a quieter, lovely ocean-view meal, try a weekday breakfast, guests report weekday mornings can be calm and pleasant; if you want value, Island Lava Java’s Happy Hour (daily 3:30–5:30 pm) is frequently praised.

Yes, families dine here regularly; reviewers note simple kid-friendly dishes and filling portions, and several guests describe family visits with children enjoying the menu.

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Island Lava Java Bistro

4.6
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Kailua-Kona

Make a booking

2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 28 times today
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