Island Lava Java Bistro

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

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   Katie

   Los Angeles8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Service and food was great once we received it, took about 30 minutes from the time we ordered to the time food arrived.
   

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   Robert VIP

   Central Coast7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our experience was wonderful. I would like to highlight that Leah was very helpful on food recommendations and she was spot on. We stop in Kona on our way to Hilo 4-5 times a year and will make this a permanent stop. Thank you to all the folks at Lava Java.
   

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   midge VIP

   San Diego38 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server was friendly, efficient and aware of our needs without hovering. Thank you! We were celebrating a birthday so we kept the table longer than we typically would but were not rushed out. Thank you. Food was tasty, fresh and came out of the kitchen very quickly. Overall a great experience.
   

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   Nat

   Hawaii4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 12, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Took my family out for Mother’s Day dinner and was disappointed with the food. I ordered steak and it was mostly fat and the veggies were undercooked so I took two bites and left still hungry. My mom ordered seafood pasta and she also wasn’t pleased with it. Should’ve complained about it but we didn’t so probably just not going back.
   

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   Linette

   San Diego7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 30, 2025

   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

   Dallas - Fort Worth126 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 28, 2025

   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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   Griselda

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything from the customer service to the food and ambiance was great, we had to come back for brunch before coming home to California.
   

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   Valerie A VIP

   San Francisco Bay Area13 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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