Island Lava Java Bistro - Kailua-Kona

From the the hostess to the waitress, service was fast and friendly. Food was delicious. Had the veggie Benedict with potatoes. The potatoes were seasoned so well that we ate every last one! Usually the potatoes are an after thought but they were just as good as the Benedict which I ordered my eggs a special way and they cooked them exactly how I asked. We also had the upside down pineapple French toast. Usually a sweet dish like that you find hard to finish but we also ate the whole plate. I also had the fresh POG and wow, fresh juice is so good. Highly recommend coming here and book on Open Table to you don’t have to wait for a table. Wished we had been in Kona longer to go again.

A fabulous dinner from start to finish! It was a great way to end off our vacation in Hawaii. Our server, Daniel, was awesome, and the hostess was friendly and welcoming. We’ll definitely be back!

There are many restaurants in Kona that claim to have the best breakfast, but Island Lava Java Bistro, even without such a sign, definitely serves one of the best breakfasts in Kona. We both ordered the Big Island Basic which comes with 2 eggs cooked any way, choice of bacon or sausage, and potatoes or rice. The portions are large and the prices are very reasonable, plus the view of the ocean across the street is amazing. The service was fantastic, with very friendly staff who kept refilling our coffee in large mugs. It's a great place to relax and start the day off right.

The burger lacked flavor and seemed to be frozen. The shrimp salad was enjoyable, but only had two cherry tomatoes, a few bacon bits, and a small amount of cheese on top. The service was good, but the exterior of the restaurant, including the rails and stairs, were very dirty. We are considering removing Foster's from our list of go-to spots due to the decline in quality. It's disappointing as it used to be a consistently great restaurant.

The food at this restaurant is consistently good and the staff is friendly. Tawney is the standout employee. The view adds to the enjoyable experience.