Island Lava Java Bistro

4.6 (1946)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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

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2 people

May 4, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Great for brunch

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

What 1,946 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii / Big Island
Best Value
Hawaii / Big Island
Great for brunch
Hawaii / Big Island
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Island Lava Java Bistro offers a "great view of the ocean," exceptional service, and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive staff," diverse menu options, and the "amazing breakfast" selections. The "ambiance and location" are unbeatable, making it a "must-visit" spot in Kona. Perfect for enjoying the Hawaiian spirit!

1,946 Reviews

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Linette
San Diego7 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this place, but I think the cook was having a bad day--potatoes came out cold and the eggs in by Eggs Benedict were cooked solid. The Lilikoi mimosas were great!
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Stacy VIP
Dallas125 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our Favorite Breakfast location while on the big island of Kona
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Valerie A VIP
San Francisco13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service by Ohu! Food was delicious and the ocean view was perfect!
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Cameron
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing! Got an amazing table with a great view of the ocean and all the food was delicious! Loved how many options were available while maintaining quality!
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Mark VIP
Hawaii8 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The view and location is the seller over the food. Ambiance a bit like a busy open air sports bar which is fine, just don’t expect more. Staff nice and attentive. Food was adequate.
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Carol VIP
Hawaii4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a baby with us and staff was very accommodating. Food and service was excellent as usual. Mahalo!!
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Jihane
Hawaii26 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and the food were excellent. We ordered two different pizzas, a sandwich and Ahi Niçoise salad. Everything was delicious and the fish was perfectly cooked.
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Kristine
Philadelphia31 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brunch was outstanding. Everything from the cocktails to the food was so good. Our server was friendly and attentive. A great experience all around.
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Novi
Las Vegas4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Can’t beat the ambiance and location of this restaurant!
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Margaret VIP
Atlanta21 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and coffee! Delicious. Fresh juice 😋! Spectacular views! Walkable to shops. Street parking and lot
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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 4.6 stars by 1946 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 4, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

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

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 1,946 people are saying

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Review summary

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