Island Lava Java Menu
Island Lava Java is a charming American restaurant and bar located in Kailua, Hawaii. They offer a wide range of amenities such as reservation options, delivery, and takeout services. With a focus on serving delicious breakfast and brunch options, Island Lava Java also caters to vegans and vegetarians with many plant-based choices. The restaurant's outdoor seating provides a picturesque view of the water, creating a relaxing dining experience. Customers rave about the flavorful poke bowls, fresh fish tacos, and creative cocktails like the Pono Mai Tai. The attentive staff, like Tracy, go above and beyond to accommodate special requests and ensure a pleasant dining experience. Island Lava Java's commitment to quality ingredients and exceptional service makes it a must-visit destination in Kona town.
Coffee Bar
Cold Brew
French Press
Organic Espresso Drinks
Organic L.J Brew
Ice-Blended Lava Love Frappes
Real Fruit Smoothies
Fresh Juice Bar
Milkshakes
ISLAND EGGS BENEDICT
Our famous house-made hollandaise over two poached eggs & sliced ham on a toasted croissant. Served with rustic potatoes or brown rice [Vegetarian Option: “Veggie Bene” Tomato, fresh spinach & sliced avocado with poached eggs, house-made holland...
FRESH FISH BENEDICT
Island eggs benedict with today's fresh fish, smoked salmon or grilled shrimp
ISLAND LAVA JAVA'S FRESH FISH TACOS
Charbroiled fresh catch, creamy citrus cabbage slaw, tomato, cilantro & chipotle aioli in two taro or corn tortillas. Served with choice of organic greens salad or fries
BIG KAHUNA FISH BREAKFAST
Fresh grilled island fish, two eggs cooked your way, rustic potatoes or brown rice & fresh fruit
VEGAN BREAKY
Sauteed fresh veggies, breakfast potatoes, (vegan) sourdough toast
SUPER SMASH BURGER
Double smashed burger patties & L.J.’s Smash Sauce plus cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and onion on our freshly baked brioche bun
LUAU SCRAMBLE
A generous whole-egg scramble with slow roasted kalua pork, grilled pineapple, onion, cheddar & jack cheese. Served with rustic potatoes (or brown rice) & applewood smoked bacon or Portuguese sausage
GARDEN SCRAMBLE
A generous whole-egg scramble with sautéed fresh veggies (zucchini, summer squash, onion, tomato, spinach & mushroom); topped with goat cheese crumbles, house-made macadamia nut pesto drizzle (contains Parmesan cheese), & sliced avocado. Served w...
LAVA JAVA BREAKFAST
Choice of house waffle or buttermilk pancakes, two eggs cooked your way & your choice of applewood smoked bacon or Portuguese sausage
BIG ISLAND BASICS
Two eggs cooked your way & honey-oat wheat toast. Served with your choice of Portuguese sausage or applewood smoked bacon & rustic potatoes or brown rice
"STRAIGHT-UP" PANCAKE OR BELGIAN WAFFLE
Choice of scratch-made buttermilk pancakes or Belgian waffle, with butter & warm maple syrup. Served with your choice of applewood smoked bacon or Portuguese sausage
GO "ISLAND-STYLE" PANCAKE OR WAFFLE
Sliced bananas & island-grown macadamia nuts on top of your choice of buttermilk 'cakes or waffle. Served with house-made coconut syrup & fresh fruit
PINEAPPLE "UPSIDE DOWN" FRENCH TOAST
Egg-dipped house brioche, fresh pineapple, toasted pecan pieces, house-made cinnamon & brown sugar syrup
HOKU CROISSANT SANDWICH
Extra large egg, ham & cheddar on a toasted butter croissant
DRAG IT THRU THE GARDEN SANDWICH
Extra large egg, ham & Cheddar on a toasted croissant, plus tomato, arugula, fresh avocado & sliced onion
PAPAYA, YOGURT & GRANOLA
House-made granola & your choice of plain or vanilla yogurt in a fresh papaya half
ISLAND BAGEL & LOX
Cold-smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onion & capers on a wheat or everything (seeded) bagel
BAGEL & CREAM CHEESE
Choice of wheat or everything (seeded) bagel
FRESH FRUIT
BAKERY SWEETS & TREATS
Cinnamon rolls, pull-aparts, croissants, muffins, cookies & more. Made from scratch & baked daily!
FRESH JUICE MIMOSAS
Classic mimosa (freshly juiced orange juice & sparkling wine), passion-orange-guava mimosa or lilikoi mimosa
HANA HOU
Ocean vodka, guava puree, fresh orange, pineapple & lime juices
HIBISCUS LEMONADE
House-made hibiscus lemonade spiked with New Amsterdam Gin (virgin version available)
BLOODY MARY
House-made “Mary” mix with local black sea salt rim, candied bacon, queen olive & citrus shellfish allergy alert: contains clam broth.
SPARKLING HIBISCUS
Sparkling wine, hibiscus syrup, hibiscus flower
Brunch
Craft Bar
KONA-TINI
Hawaiian Coconut Vodka, Organic Espresso, Kona Coffee Liqueur, Fresh Pineapple Juice
LI HING MUI MARGARITA
Kapena Li Hing Mui Infused Tequila, Cointreau, Guava Puree, Fresh Lime Juice
PANIOLO
Corralejo Reposado Tequila, Muddled Jalapeno & Lime, Ginger Beer
COCO-MO
Hawaiian Coconut Vodka, Muddled Mint, Fresh Lime, Coconut Puree, Club Soda
WAIMANU
High West Bourbon, Thatcher’s Elderflower Liqueur, Muddled Cucumber, Fresh Lemon Juice, Ginger Ale
SIDE CAR DE PAMA
Courvoisier Cognac, Pama Liqueur, Fresh Lemon Juice, House Pomegranate Syrup
HANA HOU
Ocean Vodka, Guava Puree, Fresh Orange, Pineapple & Lime Juices
PONO MAI TAI
Don Q. White Rum, Rondiaz Dark Rum, Orange Curacao, House Orgeat (Almond) Syrup, Fresh Pineapple & Orange Juices, Lilikoi Puree
WAI NUI MAITA'I
Koloa White & Dark Rum, RumHaven Coconut Rum, Fresh Pineapple Juice, Coconut Puree
MANGO MOON MAI TAI
Koloa Spiced & Dark Rum, Cointreau, House Orgeat (Almond) Syrup, Mango Nectar
"PURPLE" HAWAIIAN
RumHaven Coconut Rum, Fresh Pineapple Juice, Coconut Puree, Butterfly Pea Flower
MAI LYCHEE TAI
Koloa White & Dark Rum, Soho Lychee Liqueur, House Orgeat (Almond) Syrup, Lychee Puree
TRADER VIC'S MAI TAI
Diplomatico Rum, Orange Curacao, House Orgeat (Almond) Syrup, Fresh Lime Juice
MRS. VIC'S MAI TAI
Blue Chair Vanilla Rum, Diplomatico Rum, Macadamia Nut Liqueur, Orange Curacao, House Orgeat, Fresh Lime Juice
LJ LAVA FLOW
Lilikoi, Mango or Strawberry: Koloa Dark & Light Rums, Crème De Banane, Coconut Puree, Fresh Pineapple Juice, Fruit Puree – Served on the Rocks
GINGER ROOT LEMONADE
High West bourbon, ginger root tea, honey syrup, fresh lemon juice
GUAVA LEMONADE
Koloa dark rum, guava puree, house lemonade
HIBISCUS LEMONADE
New Amsterdam gin, house-made hibiscus lemonade
LILIKOI FAUX-ITA
fresh mint, lilikoi, lime, simple syrup, soda water
COCO CAFE COOLER
espresso, coconut, house honey-maple syrup, cinnamon & nutmeg
HOT HONEY
house honey-maple syrup, fresh lemon juice, jalapeno
LOCAL SELECTIONS
Kona Brewing Co., Aloha Beer Co., Big Island Brewhaus, Ola Brew, Co., Hilo brewing Co., Honolulu Beerworks, Maui Brewing Co., Ola Brew – rotating draft selection
DOMESTIC BOTTLES & CANS
Bud Light, Coors Light, & Michelob Ultra
CRAFT BOTTLES & CANS
Kona Brewing Co: Kua Bay IPA, Gold Cliff IPA, Wailua Wheat | Maui Brewing Co: Coconut Hiwa Porter, Dragonfruit Seltzer, Pineapple Mana Wheat | Ola Brew: Lemongrass Seltzer
IMPORT BOTTLES & CANS
Corona Extra, Corona Premier, Guiness Stout, Heineken, Stella Artois, Heineken "." n/a, Stella Liberté n/a, Athletic Brewing Co. n/a
BUBBLES & ROSE
Risata Prosecco, Fleur de Mer Rose, & Wycliff Brut Sparkling Wine
REFRESHING WHITES
Maso Canali Pinot Grigio & Sileni Sauvignon Blanc
CHARDONNAY
Storypoint Chardonnay, enfolds Max’s Chardonnay
REDS
J Vineyards Pinot Noir, Francis Coppola Cabernet, & Sterling Meritage
AHI POKE PLATE
The island's finest fresh ahi, shaved onion, teardrop tomato, sesame oil, shoyu,, scallion, sesame seeds & wasabi aioli; fresh ogo & furikake garnish ~Wheat-free item
AHI BITES PLATE
Fresh ahi nuggets, fried golden brown, house wasabi aioli & unagi glaze
FIERY CALAMARI PLATE
Fried calamari (tubes & tentacles), togarashi, charred lime, blistered shishito peppers, ginger aioli
GUAVA BBQ RIBS PLATE
Babyback pork ribs, house guava-lilikoi BBQ, tropical salsa, island slaw ~Wheat-free item
KANAKA FRIES PLATE
Crispy seasoned fries topped with house made wasabi aioli, unagi glaze, scallion & furikaki
HONEY MACADAMIA NUT BRIE
With shishito pepper & lilikoi jam, house-made grilled flat bread, seasonal local fruit
COCONUT SHRIMP
Crispy coconut-dredged shrimp with pineapple-sambal remoulade
NICOISE SALAD
The island's finest fresh ahi, seared (rare in center), organic greens, red onions, green beans, tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, hard-boiled egg & kalamata olives. Tossed in our lemon vinaigrette
ISLAND LAVA JAVA SALAD
Lehua farm's organic greens, shredded carrot, goat cheese & toasted macadamia nuts. Tossed in our lemon vinaigrette. ~Wheat-free item
WEDGE SALAD
Baby iceberg, smoked bacon bits , tomato, tobacco onions, bleu cheese crumbles, bleu cheese dressing
BIG ISLAND BEET SALAD
Oven-roasted beets, baby tomatoes, goat cheese, avocado & spiced walnuts on Lehua farm's organic greens. Tossed in lemon vinaigrette ~Wheat-free item
KONA COMBO PIZZA
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, black olive, onion, fresh marinara sauce, mozzarella
PIZZA NAPOLETANA
Pepperoni, house marinara sauce, mozzarella
TOSCANA PIZZA
Grilled chicken, hickory smoked bacon, baby spinach, house garlic cream sauce, mozzarella, onion marmalade
PIZZA MARGHERITA
House marinara, mozzarella, tomato, organic basil
VEGGIE PIZZA
Fresh veggies (zucchini, summer squash, onion, tomato, spinach & mushroom), house-made macadamia nut pesto, goat & parmesan cheeses
BIG ISLAND PIZZA
Slow-roasted kalua pork, Hawaiian sweet chili sauce, fresh pineapple, mozzarella, scallions
LAVA JAVA'S FRESH FISH TACOS
Choose charbroiled fresh catch or blackened shrimp, with creamy citrus cabbage slaw, tomato, cilantro & chipotle aioli in two tarot tortillas. Choice of organic greens salad or French fries
BLACKENED FRESH CATCH SANDWICH
Fresh catch, seared & blackened, with tomato, red onion, pickle chips, ginger aioli, on house brioche
MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED FRESH CATCH
Pan seared fresh catch, local macadamia nut crust, pineapple-macadamia nut beurre blanc, jasmine rice, seasonal veggie
AHI POKE BOWL
The island's finest fresh ahi, shaved onion, teardrop tomato, shoyu, sesame oil, scallion & sesame seeds on a bed of cabbage, carrot & brown rice. Fresh ogo, wasabi aioli & furikake garnish ~Wheat-free item
LJ'S FRESH CATCH-N-CHIPS
Crisp fried pilsner-battered fresh catch (we like to use longboard lager), with house tartar sauce, sriracha ketchup & choice of house fries or sweet potato fries
LEMONGRASS CURRY FRESH CATCH
Seared fresh catch marinated in chef's yellow curry spices, and served with our sweet chili beurre blanc, jasmine rice & fresh snap peas
GUAVA BBQ RIBS
House guava-lilikoi BBQ sauce, tropical salsa & island slaw (as featured on DDD) ~Wheat-free item
SUPER SMASH BURGER
Double smashed burger patties & L.J.’s Smash Sauce plus cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and onion on our freshly baked brioche bun
SHRIMP CARBONARA
Garlic shrimp, hickory smoked bacon, baby spinach, asparagus, & teardrop tomato tossed with egg, fettuccine & parmesan cheese
LJ'S STEAK & FRITES
oz sliced Angus New York strip, herb fingerling potato "frites", sauteed broccolini, shitake mushroom & smoked bacon Bordelaise sauce
VEGGIE BOWL
Sautéed fresh veggies (zucchini, summer squash, onion, tomato, spinach & mushroom) sweet chili vinaigrette & scallion on brown rice ~Wheat-free item
ALI'I CHICKEN SANDWICH
Grilled garlic & herb marinated chicken breast, house macadamia nut pesto aioli, brie cheese,onion marmalade, baby arugula, on our brioche bun
Lunch
Dinner
AHI POKE PLATE
The island's finest fresh ahi, shaved onion, teardrop tomato, sesame oil, shoyu,, scallion, sesame seeds & wasabi aioli; fresh ogo & furikake garnish ~Wheat-free item
AHI BITES PLATE
Fresh ahi nuggets, fried golden brown, house wasabi aioli & unagi glaze
FIERY CALAMARI PLATE
Fried calamari (tubes & tentacles), togarashi, charred lime, blistered shishito peppers, ginger aioli
GUAVA BBQ RIBS PLATE
Babyback pork ribs, house guava-lilikoi BBQ, tropical salsa, island slaw ~Wheat-free item
KANAKA FRIES PLATE
Crispy seasoned fries topped with house made wasabi aioli, unagi glaze, scallion & furikaki
HONEY MACADAMIA NUT BRIE
With shishito pepper & lilikoi jam, house-made grilled flat bread, seasonal local fruit
COCONUT SHRIMP
Crispy coconut-dredged shrimp with pineapple-sambal remoulade
NICOISE SALAD
The island's finest fresh ahi, seared (rare in center), organic greens, red onions, green beans, tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, hard-boiled egg & kalamata olives. Tossed in our lemon vinaigrette
ISLAND LAVA JAVA SALAD
Lehua farm's organic greens, shredded carrot, goat cheese & toasted macadamia nuts. Tossed in our lemon vinaigrette. ~Wheat-free item
WEDGE SALAD
Baby iceberg, smoked bacon bits , tomato, tobacco onions, bleu cheese crumbles, bleu cheese dressing
BIG ISLAND BEET SALAD
Oven-roasted beets, baby tomatoes, goat cheese, avocado & spiced walnuts on Lehua farm's organic greens. Tossed in lemon vinaigrette ~Wheat-free item
KONA COMBO PIZZA
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, black olive, onion, fresh marinara sauce, mozzarella
PIZZA NAPOLETANA
Pepperoni, house marinara sauce, mozzarella
TOSCANA PIZZA
Grilled chicken, hickory smoked bacon, baby spinach, house garlic cream sauce, mozzarella, onion marmalade
PIZZA MARGHERITA
House marinara, mozzarella, tomato, organic basil
VEGGIE PIZZA
Fresh veggies (zucchini, summer squash, onion, tomato, spinach & mushroom), house-made macadamia nut pesto, goat & parmesan cheeses
BIG ISLAND PIZZA
Slow-roasted kalua pork, Hawaiian sweet chili sauce, fresh pineapple, mozzarella, scallions
LAVA JAVA'S FRESH FISH TACOS
Choose charbroiled fresh catch or blackened shrimp, with creamy citrus cabbage slaw, tomato, cilantro & chipotle aioli in two tarot tortillas. Choice of organic greens salad or French fries
BLACKENED FRESH CATCH SANDWICH
Fresh catch, seared & blackened, with tomato, red onion, pickle chips, ginger aioli, on house brioche
MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED FRESH CATCH
Pan seared fresh catch, local macadamia nut crust, pineapple-macadamia nut beurre blanc, jasmine rice, seasonal veggie
AHI POKE BOWL
The island's finest fresh ahi, shaved onion, teardrop tomato, shoyu, sesame oil, scallion & sesame seeds on a bed of cabbage, carrot & brown rice. Fresh ogo, wasabi aioli & furikake garnish ~Wheat-free item
LJ'S FRESH CATCH-N-CHIPS
Crisp fried pilsner-battered fresh catch (we like to use longboard lager), with house tartar sauce, sriracha ketchup & choice of house fries or sweet potato fries
LEMONGRASS CURRY FRESH CATCH
Seared fresh catch marinated in chef's yellow curry spices, and served with our sweet chili beurre blanc, jasmine rice & fresh snap peas
GUAVA BBQ RIBS
House guava-lilikoi BBQ sauce, tropical salsa & island slaw (as featured on DDD) ~Wheat-free item
SUPER SMASH BURGER
Double smashed burger patties & L.J.’s Smash Sauce plus cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and onion on our freshly baked brioche bun
SHRIMP CARBONARA
Garlic shrimp, hickory smoked bacon, baby spinach, asparagus, & teardrop tomato tossed with egg, fettuccine & parmesan cheese
LJ'S STEAK & FRITES
oz sliced Angus New York strip, herb fingerling potato "frites", sauteed broccolini, shitake mushroom & smoked bacon Bordelaise sauce
VEGGIE BOWL
Sauteed fresh veggies (zucchini, summer squash, onion, tomato, spinach & mushroom) sweet chili vinaigrette & scallion on brown rice ~Wheat-free item
ALI'I CHICKEN SANDWICH
Grilled garlic & herb marinated chicken breast, house macadamia nut pesto aioli, brie cheese,onion marmalade, baby arugula, on our brioche bun
PASSION MERINGUE TART
Macadamia nut shortbread crust, house-made lilikoi (passionfruit) curd, fluffy meringue
PINEAPPLE-MANGO-LIME CHEESECAKE
Lime cheesecake, ginger crumb crust, fresh pineapple and house-made mango coulis
HAWAIIAN VANILLA BEAN CREME BRULEE
Silky Hawaiian Vanilla Bean custard, traditional caramelized sugar shell
CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIE A LA MODE
House-made fudgy brownie, Rosalani ice cream, caramel & chocolate sauces, real whipped cream, toasted coconut flakes.
"STRAIGHT-UP" CARROT CAKE
Tender cake loaded with carrots and pecans, layered with house-made cream cheese frosting and toasted pecans
ROSELANI ICE CREAM
Rotating flavors, all made in Hawaii – single / double / affagato
DESSERT WINE
Warres Otima year Tawny Port: Lighter-style, yet beautifully rounded. Smooth texture with notes of honey, nuts and dried fruits. Served slightly chilled
MIA DOLCEA MOSCATO D'ASTI
A sweet & sparkling ending to your meal. Luscious flavors of pineapple, fresh apricot and honey. Served chilled
Desserts
Happy Hour
COCONUT SHRIMP
& Pineapple-Sambal Remoulade
BLACKENED SHRIMP TACO
Cajun seared shrimp, creamy citrus slaw, tomato, cilantro, chipotle aioli, corn tortilla ~Wheat-free option: corn tortilla
CHICKEN "FAJITA" NACHOS
House-made chips with seasoned chicken, black beans, peppers, onion, house-made pepper jack cheese sauce, pico de gallo, avocado-cilantro-lime crema
AHI-CUCUMBER CRUDO
Fresh sashimi-grade ahi atop fresh cucumber plank, tomato-onion confit, sesame-ginger-glaze, wasabi aioli ~Wheat-free item
HONEY MACADAMIA
Nut Brie with house-made grilled flat bread, shishito pepper-lilikoi jam, seasonal local fruit
PONO MAI TAI
Dark & White Rum, Orange Curacao, House Orgeat Syrup, Freshly Juiced Pineapple & Orange Juices, Lilikoi Puree
MIXED DRINKS
House Spirits: Gin, Rum, Tequila, Vodka & Whiskey
BARTENDERS SPECIAL
Rotating Inspirational Craft Cocktail
LOCAL DRAFT PINT
Local Brews Kona Brewing Company: Longboard Lager, Big Wave Golden Ale
PAU HANA WINE
By the Glass. Featuring: Sparkling Wine plus Bartender’s Choice of House Red & House White Wine
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COCONUT SHRIMP
& pineapple-sambal remoulade
AHI BITES
beer battered fresh ahi belly fried crisp, wasabi aioli, unagi drizzle & furikaki
SUPER SMASH BURGER
double "smashed" beef patties, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion & L.J.'s smash sauce
BLACKENED SHRIMP TACO
cajun seared shrimp, creamy citrus slaw, tomato, cilantro, chipotle aioli, corn tortilla
CHICKEN "FAJITA" NACHOS
house-made chips with seasoned chicken, black beans, peppers, onion, house-made pepper jack cheese sauce, pico de gallo, avocado crema, cilantro-lime crema
AHI-CUCUMBER CRUDO
fresh sashimi-grade ahi atop fresh cucumber plank, tomato-onion confit, sesame-ginger-glaze, wasabi aioli ~wheat-free item
HONEY-MACNUT-CRUSTED BRIE
house-made grilled flat bread, shishito pepper-lilikoi jam, seasonal local fruit
ISLAND LAVA JAVA SALAD
Lehua Farm’s organic greens, shredded carrot, goat cheese & toasted macadamia nuts. Tossed in our lemon vinaigrette ~wheat-free item
KANAKA FRIES
crispy seasoned fries, house wasabi aioli, unagi glaze, scallion & furikaki ~wheat-free item
PELE’S PIZZAS
house crust, ” pies: • kona combo • napoletana • big island • margherita • toscana • veggie
KUA BREEZE
kupa gin, fresh lemon juice, lilikoi, simple syrup, st. germain, prosecco
DAWN PATROL
bacon fat washed whisky, house honey-maple syrup, fresh lemon
HEATWAVE
hawaiian chili pepper infused casamigos blanco, watermelon, fresh lemon & lime, simple syrup, triple sec
SMOKE & STEAM
casamigos mezcal, espresso, liquor , coffee liqueur, cinnamon & nutmeg
SHRUB SPRITZ
lemoncello, strawberry shrub, fresh lemon & pineapple juice, soda water
TRADEWIND LEMONADE
tito's, creme de violette, fresh pineapple & lime juice, house simple
PONO MAI TAI
rondiaz white & dark rum, orange curacao, house orgeat, fresh pineapple & orange juices, lilikoi
PAINKILLER
pussers rum, , fresh orange & pineapple juice, coconut puree
LIB'S ISLAND SOUR
bourbon, luxardo cherry, fresh orange & lemon juice
SPIN DRIFTER
leblon cachaça, house cucumber-ginger simple syrup, fresh lime & mint, tiki bitters, soda water
LILIKOI FAUX-JITO
fresh mint, lilikoi, lime, simple syrup, soda water
COCO CAFE COOLER
espresso, coconut, house honey-maple syrup, cinnamon & nutmeg
HIBISCUS SUN
fresh orange, pineapple & lemon juices, hibiscus, soda water
HOT HONEY
house honey-maple syrup, fresh lemon juice, jalapeno