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Island Lava Java Bistro, Kailua, HI

Island Lava Java Bistro

4.5
4.5
1882 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 53 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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 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
  • 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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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What 1,882 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Value

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for brunch

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Lively

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Island Lava Java Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and drinks," and "superb service." Guests rave about the "best breakfast on the Big Island" and the "fantastic ocean views." Popular dishes include the fish tacos, coconut shrimp, and their impressive breakfast menu. Reservations recommended for a seamless experience.

1,882 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Mediocre food, terrible burger, slow service. Beautiful view :)

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  2. Natasha

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. cynthia

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. Lindsay

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  5. Travis

    Yosemite

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing breakfast. Island pancakes and pineapple French toast are to die for. Super cute and open air feel.

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  6. Elisa

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, they had live music going, and the table we sat at had an amazing view of the ocean.

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  7. Alex

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best brunch in Kona, don’t miss it! The mimosas and bloodies are fantastic.

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  8. John

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great go to spot. Great view of the ocean

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  9. Weyen

    Denver

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Showed up early on a busy week and got right in. Able to sit upstairs on the patio and watch the sun set. Service was great but curry dish didn’t have much flavor and the street noise was a bit off putting at times. Good for the value and great location.

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  10. Stacy

    Boise

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super friendly staff. Amazing location. Food was excellent. We will be back.

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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 1882 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 53 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Island Lava Java Bistro

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Palani
  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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!
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