Island Lava Java Bistro

4.5

1916 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 10, 2025

9:30 p.m.

Booked 30 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

Location
75-5801 Ali'i Dr., Kailua, HI 96740
Phone number
(808) 327-2161
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking for our customers in the Coconut Grove Marketplace
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Travis Lamb
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

What 1,916 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."

1,916 Reviews

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Anna VIP
Hawaii3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day 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 5 days ago
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 March 1, 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 February 23, 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 February 22, 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 February 20, 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 February 19, 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 February 19, 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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Cheryl VIP
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter Duke was exceptional. And our food was delicious
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Lyman
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We walked right in at reservation time and were immediately seated with a terrific ocean view seat. Service was friendly and efficient. The coffee was very hot and readily available and refilled when needed. The food was hot and delicious. The check was handled efficiently including giving us credit for the local Toast points we had earned.
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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 1916 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 10, 2025

9:30 p.m.

Booked 30 times today

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

Additional information

Phone number
(808) 327-2161
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking for our customers in the Coconut Grove Marketplace
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Travis Lamb
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Island Lava Java Bistro

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What 1,916 people are saying

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Review summary

FAQs

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