Lava Lava Beach Club

You can't beat the atmosphere of Lava Lava Beach Club! Beautiful open air restaurant right on the beach, with beach front dining. We stopped for a Saturday lunch and service was quick and delightful! It was hot and sunny so we opted to dine under the patio, by the bar. Still had amazing beach front views while under the comfort of the shade! We both ordered Kalua Pork sandwiches and were impressed! We love the generous amount of coleslaw on the sandwiches! The staff were so friendly and cool as well.

Go to this place for the awesome sunset views! We were blown away by the vibes (casual with live music) and the views. It’s right on the beach with outdoor seating so the kids can roam (with supervision) while waiting for food. Our server Tatiana was awesome and made my birthday dinner special. Food was alright, out of everything we ordered the coconut curry with roasted vegetables was the best.

We went to the place for dinner as we were staying close-by and the place looked inviting with live music. Atmosphere and music is good. Our order was pineapple fried rice with chicken, Mango Tango, coconut coleslaw, sweet potato fries and lava cake. The food was disappointing and overpriced. Pineapple fried rice was nicely presented but the taste was okay. The Mango Tango nan was a glorified small sized pizza, coleslaw was good but the quantity was small. The lava cake was a commercially produced reheated frozen one with the chocolate inside still cold. I would not recommend it.

The location of the restaurant is amazing and the views are some of the best on the island. We sat in the sand and it was perfect. The food portions seemed very large for the price and unfortunately after we ordered our appetizer we were too hungry for the main course. Luckily the waitress had given us some time to enjoy the appetizer and we didn’t order a main course that we wouldn’t have eaten. We were able to see the portions of the main courses on other tables and they looked huge and the food looked great as well. The drinks were delicious and we did enjoy a couple of them! Overall a great place, the only reason for the 4 star review would be that the prices were a little high for us. If we were there with our kids or another couple the appetizer portion would have been fine. Perhaps some smaller portion lower priced appetizers would be a good option…

Went here for a late lunch at around sunset. The location is absolutely amazing and the beach dining makes it so much better. If you're looking for a great PLACE to eat or chill, this is your place on Big Island. However, if you're looking for some great FOOD, you'll most probably be disappointed (we're vegetarian). My overall experience was good, pretty much all because of the beautiful beach and vibes at this restaurant. The food is overpriced and without taste - you'll definitely find better in mall food courts or bars. However, I still recommend it for the sunset vibes. If you aren't too picky about food, it's a don't miss on BI. We tried the gazpacho (bad), chips & salsa (okay), onion rings (great) and pineapple fried rice (bad). We had too many cocktails earlier that day, so we didn't try the Mai Tai - it seems to be very popular here.

Beer was cold! Music and beachfront setting was magnificent! Food was just OK. However, Ryan took care of us in the bar area and he was great. Would go back but maybe just for drinks and pupus.

A great restaurant experience. The atmosphere (especially if you get a beach table) is second to none, but the food quality continues to decline. I’ve been coming here for a few years now and each time gets worse. That said, it still earns a visit because of the location. Entrees are about $50 each

This is a difficult restaurant to rate. 5 stars for the location, ambiance, service, and plating. But the flavor of the food was so disappointing. Pros: the onion ring platter with guava bbq sauce was easily 5 stars. We also had the mango salads with chips. 4.5 stars there…we felt that the salsa could have used just a little more heat. The fish tacos, though presented beautifully, had zero flavor and the half rack of ribs were dry, though the sweet potato waffle fries were spot on. We also had the pineapple rice bowl (huge serving, but lacking a sauce…it was kind of dry), and the fish and chips with sweet potato waffle fries. Flavor was good here, just not stellar. We’d go back again just for the location and ambiance alone. Food was good to just okay.

You can't beat the atmosphere of Lava Lava Beach Club! Beautiful open air restaurant right on the beach, with beach front dining. We stopped for a Saturday lunch and service was quick and delightful! It was hot and sunny so we opted to dine under the patio, by the bar. Still had amazing beach front views while under the comfort of the shade! We both ordered Kalua Pork sandwiches and were impressed! We love the generous amount of coleslaw on the sandwiches! The staff were so friendly and cool as well.

Go to this place for the awesome sunset views! We were blown away by the vibes (casual with live music) and the views. It’s right on the beach with outdoor seating so the kids can roam (with supervision) while waiting for food. Our server Tatiana was awesome and made my birthday dinner special. Food was alright, out of everything we ordered the coconut curry with roasted vegetables was the best.

We went to the place for dinner as we were staying close-by and the place looked inviting with live music. Atmosphere and music is good. Our order was pineapple fried rice with chicken, Mango Tango, coconut coleslaw, sweet potato fries and lava cake. The food was disappointing and overpriced. Pineapple fried rice was nicely presented but the taste was okay. The Mango Tango nan was a glorified small sized pizza, coleslaw was good but the quantity was small. The lava cake was a commercially produced reheated frozen one with the chocolate inside still cold. I would not recommend it.

The location of the restaurant is amazing and the views are some of the best on the island. We sat in the sand and it was perfect. The food portions seemed very large for the price and unfortunately after we ordered our appetizer we were too hungry for the main course. Luckily the waitress had given us some time to enjoy the appetizer and we didn’t order a main course that we wouldn’t have eaten. We were able to see the portions of the main courses on other tables and they looked huge and the food looked great as well. The drinks were delicious and we did enjoy a couple of them! Overall a great place, the only reason for the 4 star review would be that the prices were a little high for us. If we were there with our kids or another couple the appetizer portion would have been fine. Perhaps some smaller portion lower priced appetizers would be a good option…

Went here for a late lunch at around sunset. The location is absolutely amazing and the beach dining makes it so much better. If you're looking for a great PLACE to eat or chill, this is your place on Big Island. However, if you're looking for some great FOOD, you'll most probably be disappointed (we're vegetarian). My overall experience was good, pretty much all because of the beautiful beach and vibes at this restaurant. The food is overpriced and without taste - you'll definitely find better in mall food courts or bars. However, I still recommend it for the sunset vibes. If you aren't too picky about food, it's a don't miss on BI. We tried the gazpacho (bad), chips & salsa (okay), onion rings (great) and pineapple fried rice (bad). We had too many cocktails earlier that day, so we didn't try the Mai Tai - it seems to be very popular here.

Beer was cold! Music and beachfront setting was magnificent! Food was just OK. However, Ryan took care of us in the bar area and he was great. Would go back but maybe just for drinks and pupus.

A great restaurant experience. The atmosphere (especially if you get a beach table) is second to none, but the food quality continues to decline. I’ve been coming here for a few years now and each time gets worse. That said, it still earns a visit because of the location. Entrees are about $50 each

This is a difficult restaurant to rate. 5 stars for the location, ambiance, service, and plating. But the flavor of the food was so disappointing. Pros: the onion ring platter with guava bbq sauce was easily 5 stars. We also had the mango salads with chips. 4.5 stars there…we felt that the salsa could have used just a little more heat. The fish tacos, though presented beautifully, had zero flavor and the half rack of ribs were dry, though the sweet potato waffle fries were spot on. We also had the pineapple rice bowl (huge serving, but lacking a sauce…it was kind of dry), and the fish and chips with sweet potato waffle fries. Flavor was good here, just not stellar. We’d go back again just for the location and ambiance alone. Food was good to just okay.

Amazing sunsets and views! We didn't have to wait long for a table. We were further from the beach but could still walk to the beach and see the sunset before we ate. The music was fantastic. I loved all the touches including the tiki torches, lights, surfboards, and climbable trees. There were also a fire pit and Cornhole at the entrance. We came for drinks and dessert but will come back for dinner as everything looks amazing. I can't remember what drink I had. Originally I ordered the Gilligan's Girl, but they were out of the souvenir mugs so I ordered something else. My mom had the Kona coffee cheesecake and loved it. I can't remember our servers name but she was fantastic. They do offer a gf menu here. I had a side of fries to go with my drink and they were gf. Would come back here in a heartbeat

We visited Lava Lava Beach Club while staying at the Marriott Waikoloa Beach Resort. The location is beautiful, and we loved walking along the beach to get there. Like most places in the area, it was full of tourists, but we decided to give it a try. We were quoted a 45-minute wait, which was manageable, but unfortunately, once we were seated, the wait for our food took even longer than the initial wait time. I'll give some leniency since the restaurant was busy, but it was still frustrating. We started with the Fritto Misto (Calamari, Fried Shrimp, and Artichoke Hearts), which was decent overall. However, the artichoke hearts were clearly old, with some parts being completely inedible, which was disappointing. For our entrees, we ordered the Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice and the fish of the day, called Hook Line and Sinker. The fried rice was excellent! It came in half a pineapple with a big portion of rice, was full of flavor, and didn't even need the additional soy sauce our waitress kindly offered. Definitely the highlight of the meal. As for the fish dish, the flavors of the sauce were nice, but the fish itself was overcooked and dry, which brought the dish down. Overall, the experience was okay, but the long waits and inconsistent food quality took away from what could have been a more enjoyable meal.

It is a tourist trap. If you are a tourist and you have zero clue about anything.. Which is the vast majority of tourists who are there staying in the area, yeah, Lava Lava will give you exactly what you deserve. A cheesy fake Hawaiian experience. Rinse and repeat for the next crop of tourists to drop in. We have a place across from Lava Lava and we hear the music every once in while and also see the lights, never makes me want to venture over there to jump into the pool of mediocrity they have going on. We have been there when we first arrived, wasn't impressed and it is just a place that you see the tourists flock who are beyond clueless to knowing any better. The term Haole best describes it all, I have heard it means light skinned, or without breathe, as to why they are so pale, I have also heard from locals that the term means without soul, I think Haole means that, without soul, clueless to what Hawaii truly is. Lava Lava gives a Haole experience to Haole's. Soulless patrons and a soulless experience.

Very good. Expensive but delicious. I was down with friends and we couldn't decide what we wanted. The hook line and sinker- which was a pink snapper (not always on the menu-or in season, so how could we not want it?) The macadamia crusted mahi mahi ...love mahi. So I chose the mahi mahi and my friend got the pink snapper and we split it. HANDS DOWN THE MAHI MAHI WON! The lilikoi sauce made this dish even better. It was so delicious. The broccoli and mango was a weird mix though. Drinks were delicious. The dishes were $55 each and drinks were $17-$24 each My camera glitched and I didn't get a photo of the winning mahi mahi

If you are staying at the Marriott or somewhere local, it is a must! 5 minute walk along the front tropical path to this casual, family friend spot. If you are looking for a place to take a beach family photo, this is your spot, lots of amazing options. The food, best around this area that we have been to...everything from beer battered onion rings to the pineapple fried rice substituted with shrimp to the rack of ribs and the LLBC burger, all were at hit! The wait staff was friendly, knowledgeable, working hard to service a lot of people. The downfall, they don't take reservations, we were quoted 1 hour and 45 minute wait and it was that. Good thing we knew this so we put our name in and went back to the Marriott to wait... good news is, if u can't go back to a hotel nearby, the restaurant has a wonderful set up of family friendly games for everyone: ping pong, corn hole, connect four and more. Just note you will pay in the pocket, there is a beach front price to visit this location. But something I would recommend you plan to visit! It

Came here 11 years ago last time I was on the Big Island. Came back here the first night I was here and it was just as enjoyable as the first. Looks almost the same with some updates to the bar and such. Few tips, no reservations it's first come first serve. Busiest time is just prior to sunset because of the incredible views here. Everything else is just like I remembered the first time. Food is good and prices are high just like any tourist place in Hawaii but you can't beat the beach laid back atmosphere here. Will still come back next time I'm in Kona.

Just our experience--but the perfect lunch! We walked down the beach from our hotel at the Marriott to be immediately seated on the beach, feet in the sand. Lauren was our server--great customer service and super-sweet! We ordered a cocktail each, the hubs ordered some ginormous (I don't even like this word!) mai tai in a collectible wooden cup and I ordered a veggie Bloody Mary, which quite frankly was watered down and didn't have the vegetables for which I had ordered it. The view was stunning and worth the visit. We ordered the bamboo pupu, which had all three of the ahi and ceviche appetizers that one could ever want. It was delicious, fresh and flavorful! We couldn't decide which was our favorite and would absolutely order again for a perfect shared

The ambiance here is SUPREME! This is the ideal dinner spot in my mind - ocean views, live music, full bar, lawn games while you wait to be seated... it was a vibe! We had about a hour wait but the ambiance was so good that it was a pleasure! It became more of an experience than a wait. My 11mo old lovvved being able to walk all around their lawn and play with the giant pieces for lawn checkers and playing with other kids while we waited. Service was great and responsive Food - this was probably the best meal we had on our week trip, also the most expensive but you gotta have at least one "go big, I'm on vacation" meal! There were 3 of us, we split the fritto misto, my husband ordered the ahi and devoured it! My best friend and I shared the coconut shrimp (bomb and jumbo!) and the poke nachos and both were delicious! Their ahi literally melts in your mouth we rounded the meal out with the Kona cheesecake which was riiiich and even with 3 of us we didn't finish it, which in retrospect feels like a sin because it was so good! All in all, highly recommend!

Great atmosphere and the perfect spot after a long day of travel. We had just arrived in Kona and checked into our hotel. Looking for a relaxed place to enjoy drinks and a meal, we found that Lava Lava was just what we needed. Getting there was an adventure since there are no streetlights leading to the drive, but that added to the overall vibe of the place. It was quite busy when we arrived, so we decided to sit at the bar. There was live music and a laid-back atmosphere throughout the restaurant. The menus were accessible via QR codes and offered a nice variety from land to sea. I started with the Okole Maluna, the bartender's daily special--a refreshing dragon fruit margarita. Our group shared poke nachos made with ahi poke, crispy wonton chips, tomatoes, sweet onions, avocado, and an unagi drizzle. They had a nice kick and were the perfect starter. For my main course, I ordered the Hook, Line & Sinker, which featured the catch of the day: red snapper topped with chimichurri, served with cilantro-lime rice and vegetables. It was absolutely delicious and a perfect portion. Service was prompt and friendly. Our server provided great recommendations for food and drinks and made sure our water glasses were always filled.

Visit Lava Lava for the ambiance and location. Food was okay, not bad, but nothing special. The meals looked great, but lacked amazing flavors. Our service was great and can't beat eating dinner on the beach! I wasn't impressed with the fried rice or nachos. Presentation was great and food came out quickly. We arrived just before 5pm and were seating immediately, after we arrived we noticed the restuatnt quickly filled out. They have a nice waiting space. - Walking distance from the Marriott Waikoloa - Good service - Expensive, you're paying for location - Family friendly - Location! - No reservations

Lava Lava Beach Club is a great place to enjoy a drink on the beach at sunset. This establishment has a prime location for a relaxed vibe and great beach local. It's located on the Kohala Coast in the Waikoloa Beach Resort area. Consequently, it comes with a steep Beach Resort price tag. The service is perfect and great for photo ops.

What an amazing place to chill in the beach. Delicious sizzling shrimp. Service was friendly

Location is about all that lava lava has going for it. It is right on the beach with a beautiful view and validated parking. The service was spotty - we only got one round of drinks, mainly because our server never came back after we first got sat down and ordered. The food left a lot to be desired - the fish and chips immediately fell out of the breading, so we just ate the fish with a fork out of the breading. The fries tasted stale. The pineapple fried rice was fine but not worth the price tag. It had random very large chunks of scrambled egg. Overall this felt like a tourist trap in both price and food quality. I would maybe get a happy hour cocktail for the view and skip the food next time.

Food 3 Service 3.5 Ambience 4.5 Thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor dining, great company, live music and watching as the sun set. We ordered: Fritto Misto (fried calamari, shrimp and artichoke) Arugula salad Pineapple fried rice with a chicken addition. Hamburger The food is average, however we came for the view. The table service was lacking and we wondered if it is because we do not drink alcohol and the total bill would be less and result in a smaller tip. We had asked for a few extra spoons for sharing the food family style. After a second request we received two of the three spoons needed. Our server never returned again to clear the completed plates, but that might just be the restaurant practice. All in all we enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant.

Know in advance you are going to spend a lot of money. The view here is what you are mostly paying for and it is worth it. This place is right on the ocean - some tables are even in the sand. Get there for happy hour and you can save $5 on Mai Tai's. I'd recommend the Coco Mai Tai which has coconut. The staff is friendly and fairly attentive. There is an area while you wait to play bags, ping pong, large connect four, and large jenga. Good for kids to play while the adults eat. We had several different meals that I posted with this review. I didn't post the chicken tenders, but very large portion. Everything was a good sized portion. Everything was pretty good, but flavor could have had more punch. The Farm to Beach probably had the most flavor. The dessert was also great. The Kona Coffee cheesecake was great, but not a ton of coffee flavor. Overall the ambiance is what makes this place. Right around 5:30 gets really busy. Head there early, grab happy hour, and an early dinner to skip the crowd. Sunset is beautiful.

We stumbled across this place while walking along the beach yesterday. At first, we weren't sure if it was open to the public - the word "club" threw us off. Lucky for us, it was. We had two adults and two kids and just wanted to share an appetizer and get a couple drinks. We weren't permitted to sit on the beach like we asked to (apparently because we weren't ordering off the entree menu), despite several tables being open and available the entire time we were there. They ended up seating us at a high top table at the bar, which was sub-optimal with little kids, but it was the only way we were going to get served so it was that or nothing. We ended up ordering the appetizer platter which for $35 gave us a healthy serving of ahi poke, seared ahi nachos, and fish and shrimp ceviche. It came with a very small amount of different types of chips. I wasn't quite sure why it came with so few chips, as it was clearly intended to be eaten with some, so we ended up ordering a side of tortilla chips as well, which weren't as nice as the original chips. The nachos were my favorite, then the ceviche, then the poke. My husband liked the poke better than the ceviche. The nachos had a sweet chili sauce on them and they were absolutely delicious. We each ordered the "Lava Lava on the Rocks" drink which was tasty enough and not watered down, which I appreciated. The menu is a QR card on the table which I always find a little bit annoying. Oddly, it doesn't take you to a kids menu, so the server rattled off that they have a cheeseburger, a quesadilla, and chicken tenders. No other description. My son decided to get the chicken tenders, and for $15, we were quite impressed with the serving size. It was easily an adult serving and shareable. The prices here initially felt high, but when we received our food, it was justifiable because everything was high-quality and tasted great. I just wish that since we spent $90 bucks in a half empty restaurant, we could've at least been seated with the other patrons and where we could watch our kids play in the sand and make sure they were safe. Nick was our server and he did a good job checking on us. Had we been allowed to sit at a normal table on the beach instead of high chairs in the corner when we asked, and had we been given a normal amount of chips for the serving size of fish we received, I would have considered bumping this up to a 5. As it stands, there's still a little room for improvement. You won't be disappointed with the food, but be prepared for some sticker shock in comparison to similar places on the island. An appy alone will set you back $25. Cheers!

Stick to ordering the fish as it's always fresh. Dining is done on the sandy beach if requested. Yet wait times can vary, so grab drink and relax

Amazing vibes, great setting with live music, lights and beach in the backdrop means all roads lead to nothing but a phenomenal dinner experience. To top that, some real good top quality top notch ( yeah all of those and it's not a typo) food made us go there for a dinner and followed by the next day with an equally amazing lunch. For our first visit we went in for dinner. Jonah was our host for the evening and did walk us through the options , answered questions around the popular items and as well have his recommendations. We ended up ordering the Sashimi Special, out-standing Ahi, coconut Shrimp and an amazing Key Lime Pie with coffee to round it up. Pretty happy with all the food items, Jonah checking with us and making sure we had everything we asked for and if there was anything he could take care of for us. Loved the vibe, amazing food and wonderful host in Jo After a dip in the neighboring beach, we stopped by at Lava Lava for their lunch menu and Stephanie was a phenomenal host ( Big Shoutout to Stephanie for being an amazing host and answering all our questions, helping us with those recos and showing some amazing Hawaiin hospitality ) who helped us decide on ordering the Fish Tacos ( mahi mahi) , 3 Greens and A Grain salad, Ahi poke that came with sweet potato chips. Topped that all with a Key Lime Pie and a freshly made coffee ( she let us know that she was preparing a fresh batch and that it would take a bit) and that was one amazing meal to remember. If you are around in the Waikoloa area or even if you have to drive down to make it here, Lava Lava should definitely be on your list atleast for 1 lunch and a dinner visit. You are welcome!!!

We really wanted to like this place. It's walking distance from our hotel and the views and ambiance are amazing. The service was also attentive and friendly. But the food....its just not good. For the price, you're paying for everything but the food. The sizzling shrimp appetizer was passable but nothing to write home about; the garlic bread that came with it was gross, hard and stale. The tuna appetizer was fine. The pineapple was the worst we've ever had. It wasn't really fried rice, more like salty rice mixed together with some edamame and carrots, stuffed into a pineapple. It was dry and has no spices. It's not a pineapple fried rice at all. Just incredibly infuriating how it tasted. The restaurant has a lot going for it: location, ambiance and staff. But for the prices here, you'd expect reasonable food....this is not it.

Lava Lava, we love you! The quality, the value, the hospitality and the views are always the best! This was the first time I'd had a burger here (LLBC), and it won't be the last. The Gorgonzola, Arugula, and a perfectly cooked beef patty were spot on. The fries were great; hot and crispy! So good!

Fun, family friendly, beachfront with live music. It's super crowded so be prepared for a long wait. Service can be spotty, our waiter was just laid back and not in a hurry but they might have a staffing problem?

We were staying in Waikoloa Village and Lava Lava was an easy to find place on all the maps. It was our first night on vacation and this was easy to go to without a reservation on a Saturday night. We immediately got a table on the sand and were excited to take in the sunset views. I started with a Skinny Dipper cocktail, which was delicious! My husband ordered the mellow waves beer and really liked that. We opted for the pineapple fried rice bowl with shrimp and the seared sesame crusted ahi for dinner. Both were so good! We ended up sharing because we couldn't decide which one we liked more. Noah was our server and he was awesome- super attentive to our table. It's a beautiful setting. Highly recommend.

Great time... no wait and we had appetizers! It is December so the sunset was a bit hidden but plenty of people took pictures!

Very cool atmosphere, beach front "beach Club" restaurant and bar. They do live music every day that is super fun and the service is very friendly. This is an amazing spot to get food, appetizers, drinks whatever and hangout for the afternoon / evening watching music and having cocktails and snacks while taking little dips in the ocean. Alamon was the guitar player and he was so much fun!!

Had a great experience. Live music. Beachfront. Amazing service. Food was so-so;presentation was amazing, could improve on flavor. Service was spot on!

We arrived in a Sunday evening around 5pm in a memorial weekend and the place is already packed. We were seated immediately and got the best seat in the house (not on the sand, but the very edge next to the entertainment area). We got unobstructed view of the sea, the sunset, and the hula dance. The seafood are super fresh. Servers are super friendly and elaborate in describing food & drink menus. This place is expensive thoguh. Good place for ambiance, but food wise it's not more superior than others.

Love the atmosphere and food, the coconut cake is great for sharing. Great menu items, we come there every time we come to Waikoloa It's our go to for sure places

Very nice place. Amazing view of the beach. Service was great. Food is a little pricey, but you're paying for the scenery if you go at sunset. The drinks were very good. Wish I could remember what I ordered. It wasn't light on the liquor I will say :-). We ordered the Ceviche, which was superb. Very light and flavorful. Also got the Pineapple fried rice with shrimp added. This was recommended from a tour guide so we had to try. I must say it was good but not worth $32. Not as much flavor as I would've wanted. The Teriyaki Steak was cooked to perfection, medium rare. Very flavorful. Mixed vegetables was also very good. Overall we would go back to try something new and to see the beautiful sunset

Beware! The food portions are small and expensive.. drinks sweet and expensive also mostly ice ! Fish ahi was good! The coconut cake would be the only thing I would come back for and the music/ view

Food was delish! Service was great! Ambiance was a 10/10! Arrived at 6pm on a Friday and was seated by 6:30pm with incredible views of the sunset. Pineapple fried rice - delish Ceviche - bomb Teriyaki steak & popcorn shrimp - bomb Forgot what else we go but everything was good! Will definitely be back!

I visited and ate for the first time in a long time, but the taste and quality of the food were much better than before, so I was able to enjoy the meal. I only did takeout before, but I didn't visit because I didn't like it that much, but now I'm glad there's a change.

Amazing ambiance on the beach, great service and live music. Coconut shrimp and cheeseburger were very good. Kids meals are very generous. We came back a couple of times and tried the steak and the fish of the day. All very good. You combine the great service and it's definitely a great spot for the family.They have a very interesting "lounge" area with a fire pit, corn hole and ping pong table.

This place has gone downhill. It used to be fun & the food was great! Since the remodel, no more pork nachos!!! The food now, is just OK. The staff used to be so friendly and accommodating. Now the staff complains to customers about pulling tips. They used to sell tshirts made by local artists, now they just sell the tshirts the staff wears. Suggestion: don't go for the food or service. Do go for a mai tail and sunset. The remodeled bathrooms are nice.

Great drinks, good food, fun atmosphere. There is a decent wait, we went just after sun set. Grabbed a couple rounds at the bar and walked around. They have corn hole and out door games, but mostly used by families. Food was good, not amazing, but they had love music and sitting at the beach is always nice! I had the sesame coated ahi, and my wife had the chef special pasta with seafood.

Food- if you have real gluten issues, don't go there and eat. 1) I got sick after eating their GF fish dinner. 2) my partner doesn't have gluten issues; however, 3 hours after eating the Hook, line, and sinker meal, he vomited. note: No reservations accepted. After ordering drinks from the outdoor bar, we waited 1.5 hours on the active kids' playground. Other issues... Parking is at a premium and Wear sensible shoes for the hike. I guess the view is good if we were offered a table with a view. Service was good by the hostess that had to be overly apologetic with wrong ordered and drinks. We generously tipped her, however I wonder if she had to share her tip with the staff the bar and kitchen.

Delicious and beautiful super nice staff Pineapple rice was delicious kids had a blast

Came here twice to catch the sunset during our stay on The Big Island and enjoyed both visits. Can't beat the evening ambiance - gorgeous views with live music and overall pleasant beach vibe. Service was pleasant and pretty attentive for the level of busy-ness. Our first visit was for dinner and drinks; started with ceviche (good, but could make it cheaper and just as good ourselves), lava lava flow on the rocks & bartenders daily cocktail special. Home run on the drinks. For entrees we had the macnut crusted fresh catch (mahi mahi) and the seared sesame tuna. Both were delicious but very very expensive. Ended with another round of bevvies, this time a classic Mai tai and a DIPA - also wins. Our second visit was for dessert and a night cap. For drinks, coconut Mai tai & skinny dipper. Delectable as always. Dessert choices were big island lime pie (fantastic!) and Haupia Cake "Broke Da Mouth", which was very good but not our favorite. Overall, if you're looking for a place to catch the sunset with tasty cocktails, give Lava Lava a try and if you don't mind spending lots of $$, stay for dinner. Ono!

A gorgeous setting for a meal. My son enjoyed playing in the sand while we ate as well as the lawn games by the entrance. We ate here for lunch and we got a great spot with no wait. I saw turtles peeking their heads out of the water, so I even decided to go snorkel off the beach after lunch and got to see two sea turtles up close. The food is a little pricey and I think I prefer the menu at Huggo's on the Rocks (same owners) but it's definitely worth a visit. They label the vegetarian and gluten free options, which is great. I had the fried rice with tofu and it was presented in a fun half pineapple. Definitely worth a visit!

You're here for the views and the vibe. The food is forgettable except for the price - cold fries, meh poke nachos, wildly expensive. Service is friendly enough, and the live music is a nice touch. I'd recommending coming for a drink and an app at sunset, stroll along A-bay for moonrise, and then head off for a decent meal elsewhere. No reservations so get here early.

This place is about what you'd expect. It leans heavily on location. Cocktails were overly strong. Food was just ok. Portions were huge and overall put a serious hurt on our wallets. Still worth a visit for the island vibes.

The food and the service was terrible. This place is only about the ambiance. Come here to just order a cocktail and chowder. Our meal came out wrong, took 20 mins to get our sauces we ordered. We were already finished with our food. Not entirely our servers fault. They were definitely short staffed and making employees run around like headless chickens. Food was dry. Fried rice tasted rushed. Chicken was dry as hell. It looked nice but I could've made a better plate

The ambiance, the setting. I think it was a pretty magical night in Hawaii The entertainer (if business sees this please tag him) he should be recognized and people should know about his talents. The food... yum! The drinks... delicious! The views... breathtaking! The hostess and everyone there, amazing and nice. Loved it all. My favorite night of the stay

Mostly here for the view but the surprising thing is that the food was solid. It was pricey for lunch but we walked from our beach chair to a nice lunch spot. Happy hour menu had no food options.

Great spot to put your feet in the sand and watch the sunset Highly recommend when on the big island. Watch out it gets packed but worth it.

The view is amazing!!! The service is great! The fish tacos were bland. We added hot sauce and salt. The chips and mango salsa were yummy, but not sure they worth $10.

Top notch location, fabulous drinks, good food. We came here three times within the week, once for dinner and a second time for lunch. Each time, the service was great. During the evening we listened to live music under torch light with the subtle roll of waves just beside us. We highly recommend their Mai Tai Special, in the tall bamboo souvenir cup that you take home with you. The drink includes upgraded alcohol, and the flavors come together perfectly. It's enough for two people. In the afternoon with the sun shining, even with a strong wind, this is an idyllic location. Stroll along the beach before or after your food / beverage, come early to swim near turtles or just sit back and enjoy watching them bob their heads in and out of the water. You can't beat the location, eating food and imbibing on the beach. It's a very romantic restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere and just the perfect hint of sophistication. Enjoy.

Wished we found this place a little earlier in our trip to the big island cause it has amazing vibes! Lava Lava has live music in the evenings and a place to eat and drink with your toes in the sand. The sunsets here are and the company is warm and inviting. They have a menu that caters to all with a mix of different things from land and seafood. Great drink menu as well. We'll definitely be back on our next visit here.

The ambiance is beachy and fun. There are surf boards lined up by the entrance for decorations. We got here a bit late around 8pm on a Saturday night and there was no wait. It's first come first served. Our server was super friendly. She kept checking up on us. I got the Cesar Salad with Chicken (extra charge) and my partner got the hamburger and mango juice. The food was delicious. The location is right on a beach with live music, tiki torches and Christmas lights. There is free parking on site. I recommend this restaurant for good food, a causal eat and fun vibes!

This is a destination spot that we talk about when we're on the mainland planning our trips to Hawaii... Absolutely! Go to lava lava. Everything here is delish. The pineapple fried rice is near the top of my list, but my God, the burger and sweet potato fries here was amazing. The fish is always great, but the biggest surprise was the teriyaki steak.. cooked perfectly It is something I will plan on ordering again and again. So much fun for everyone when you sign in and you're on the waiting list... Your adults can go to the bar and order a drink or two and just hang out and enjoy the environment, and kids can play all the long games and be occupied burning energy before your meal. We were told it would be about a 45-minute wait here.. ended up only being about 30 which was perfect timing. But once you're actually seated is what, brings us back - sitting on the sand on the beach and enjoying the sunsets and the perfect weather with the band playing low-key mellow Hawaiian music and other music covers Hawaiian style Is something that just calls to you when you're not here after you've experienced it. A little bit of a walk from the parking lot, but it's also good to walk off that meal leaving!