Island Lava Java Bistro

4.5

1917 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 42 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Hot spot
Great for scenic views

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 07:00–13:00 Lunch Daily 13:00–17:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:30–17:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–20:30
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
Area
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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,917 people are saying

Island Lava Java Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii / Big Island
Hot spot
Hawaii / Big Island
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Island Lava Java Bistro offers a memorable dining experience with "amazing ocean views," consistently "great food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about its breakfasts, especially the pancakes and eggs Benedict. The open-air ambiance and friendly staff create a welcoming vibe, perfect for savoring "delicious food" while enjoying the "Hawaii laid back style."

1,917 Reviews

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Jordan VIP
Atlanta4 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Don’t go if you have any sort of plans. Service is very slow. Food is good and the view is great.
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JenL VIP
Hawaii6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As great as always. One of our favorite places on island to go out to eat.
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Anna VIP
Hawaii3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The mahi mahi tacos are perfect! Staff is very friendly and efficient!
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DawnnW VIP
Los Angeles11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was excellent we have been coming to Kona for 30 years and Lava Java is the best place for breakfast
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was great, the view is out of this world and the food matches. The eggs Benedict on a croissant is an absolute treat!
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Vincent VIP
San Diego20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food, fantastic view from second floor. I would make a reservation as to not stand in line.
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Dan VIP
Denver131 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great selections for a late lunch on the water in downtown Kona. Duke was a great server.
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Amy
Sacramento4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waitress was great. She was new…first time waiting tables in the morning. Her attitude and personality were the best. Wish I could remember her name but it was on Feb 20.
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VIRGINIA
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing attentive staff, quick service, fresh food to order, exceptional fresh juice made to order.. 10/10 will come back
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John VIP
Calgary5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Possibly the best breakfast place in downtown Kona. Also a decent entrées in the evening. Services excellent. The view is very good. We go there many times every trip. Prices are reasonable.
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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 1917 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

Cross Street
Palani
Area
Kailua-Kona
Hours of Operation
Brunch Daily 07:00–13:00 Lunch Daily 13:00–17:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:30–17:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–20:30
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, Takeaway, 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

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About this restaurant

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What 1,917 people are saying

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