Island Lava Java 75-5801 Ali‘i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

"Great service, view and food. The portions were large. The food was tasty. The service, Duke, was excellent! Gluten free options. We had the Island Basics and the Luau. Highly recommended!"

"I’ve visited several times now, and I will be returning. Both floors of the restaurant are open, which is wonderful when the weather is cooperating, but can be uncomfortable in windy and/or rainy conditions. We only had one bad weather experience, but it wasn’t that bad; They restrict seating when the weather is poor. When the weather is good, the VIEWS cannot be beaten, especially the sunsets. The food we’ve had has been quite good. The Toscana pizza is VERY good, as are the Ahi Poke Bowl and the fish tacos. I want to try the eggs benedict, so I’ll need to get there for breakfast. I have had the coffee, and it is just OK; Not bad, but not great either. This is the only place on the Big Island I’ve seen so far serving real calamari (“tubes & tentacles”). “Calamari” at the other places I’ve been has been something else, and it hasn’t been good. It’s pretty good at Island Lava Java, but a little on the spicy side (which I like, but others may not). There is frequently a wait because it’s a popular eatery along Ali’i Drive, but they do take reservations. My service experience has varied. I’ve had some excellent servers and some who were mediocre at best. The worse experiences may have been due to understaffing, but I can’t say that for sure. Also kinda related to service, we had one experience where my wife’s necklace had broken, and an expensive pendant was lost. After returning home following dinner, she realized it was missing. She called the restaurant to ask if they could take a quick look for it, but they said they didn’t find it. When I went back, I found it on the floor right next to where we had been seated. So, I feel like they didn’t try to look very hard, which was a little disappointing even though I know that’s not their job/responsibility. Overall, we really like Island Lava Java."

"I visited twice, the first in the evening and the second in the daytime. The dinner staff were friendly, but the young woman wasn't really friendly at lunch. I ordered a drink from her, but she told me it didn't come out, so we didn't order the menu. americano didn't taste good because all the ice melted, and the pancakes and eggs benedictes were disappointing. It's like a place to just look at the view. I wouldn't think it's unkind because we're Asian. The other staff were okay and the overall menu was okay. 그냥 그래요 쏘쏘합니당 근데 뷰가 좋아서 한번정도 와보는건 괜찮을듯욤 저녁에 맥주랑 베이비립은 맛있었어용"

"This was my husband & I’s favorite place to grab breakfast. No reservations needed if you sit at the bar. We never had any issues finding a spot. The drinks and food were great, no matter what we ended up ordering. I had the Lava Java breakfast one morning and the Garden Scramble the following trip. The rustic potatoes were so good! Everything tasted fresh and was delicious. Plus you can’t beat the views of the ocean right across the street."

"Got a recommendation to grab a bite here while in town and it certainly was an excellent idea! Fair warning, this place is always packed! It was roughly a 20 minute wait to be sat but we had the unlucky pleasure of ordering after a wedding party so our food took forever and was cold on arrival. Our server did her best to warm our plates after we alerted her. Despite the service, this was probably the best breakfast I had on the big island! The Pineapple upside-down French toast was ridiculously delicious! I also ordered a green tea latte and it was pretty good. The other folks in my party got the big daddy breakfast plates, they were hearty portions (bacon, eggs, toast, and pancakes)! I definitely recommend that if you’re on the island, have atleast one meal here!"