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Island Lava Java Bistro, Kailua, HI

Island Lava Java Bistro

4.5
4.5
1924 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
  • 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)*

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
  • 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, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,924 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 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."

1,924 Reviews

  1. Cindy

    Hawaii1 review

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great, the server cheerful and helpful. They work hard. Food was slow getting to us though. We waited over an hour. Meals were all delicious. We enjoyed our last night out in Hawaii at this festive place celebrating a birthday and listening to the surf crash into the rocks across the road. A delightful meal.

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  2. Dan VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for Happy Hour and dinner. We had been for Breakfast, also. Breakfast was very good, as well!

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  3. Aimee

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Lava Java and go there every time we are on the island. The food is great, not overly priced, and the service is wonderful. I would highly recommend!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to have breakfast!  I had the shrimp Benedict and it was wonderful. The food was hot and cooked exactly how I requested. I really appreciate the fact that the food was hot and not lukewarm. I also had a mocha latte that  hit the spot!  It’s right across from the water and the view was beautiful. It’s a wonderful place to enjoy the Hawaiian spirit and beauty!

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  5. Jackie VIP

    Omaha14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and ocean views.Food was great,live music in the evening was great

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  6. ClaudioL

    Houston23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Sunday Brunch! Good food, good value, great view and great service!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good and service very good. Great value for the quality of the food we received. We will be back!

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  8. Jordan VIP

    Atlanta5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days 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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  9. JenL VIP

    Hawaii6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    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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  10. Anna VIP

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    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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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 1924 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Google Map for Island Lava Java Bistro

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

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Palani
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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