Island Lava Java - CAPTAIN COOK
Island Lava Java
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The restaurant from CAPTAIN COOK offers 81 different dishes and drinks on the menu at an average price of $18.4.
Our family-owned Oceanside Restaurant offers fresh, local, organic, and sustainable food, along with 100% Kona coffee, freshly squeezed juices, and our bakery on site. Enjoy our Everyday Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, and Happy Hour in our island-style, open-air dining room and bar lanai. Come experience our inventive cuisine, attentive service, and friendly atmosphere! Craft Bar, Great Wine List, and Touchless QR Code Order Pay available. We can't wait to welcome you! E Komo Mai!.
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Nestled by the water, this restaurant offers stunning views and a vibrant atmosphere, making it a popular spot for both locals and tourists. While many patrons rave about the fresh flavors in dishes like the Big Kahuna breakfast and the ribs during happy hour, some guests noted inconsistencies in food quality and service, particularly during peak times when waitstaff seem overwhelmed. Despite occasional lapses in seasoning and cleanliness, the inviting ambiance and attentive service, coupled with delightful cocktails, create a memorable dining experience worth revisiting. Overall, it's a charming location to enjoy a meal with friends or family.
Everyone enjoyed their food especially the garden scramble, pancakes were amazing. Server was attentive and reasonably quick. 10 of us served and fed in 45 minutes which was great as we were on a quick turnaround. Disappointed that no espresso coffee was available the day we went. Sensational view.
I ordered the Big Kahuna breakfast with grilled Mahi mahi, two eggs and Haschbraunkartoffeln. Everything was so good! The fish was fresh and right, like eggs and potatoes. The fruit cup was a little old looking, but had taste. My husband had the fish tacos and was very satisfied. My mimosa cocktail was pretty flat, but the Hana Hou was delicious. My husband's **** Mary was great. It was my birthday, so the surprise chocolate cake was decadent! Connie was a great waitress. Great view from the second floor seat and no hurry to get us out. Very satisfied with everything and the free birthday entree.
My meal was subpar. I ordered the macadamia crusted mahi mahi with jasmine rice and seasonal veggies, which I was told would be broccolini. The sauce fish was way too sweet. It was all I could taste. The jasmine rice really didn't taste like anything and the brocollini came out as steamed brocoli. there was no seasoning on it whatsoever, not even salt, EVOO, nothing. I also ordered the Guava rib appetizer. They were tough and chewy, not fall off the bone delicious as I'm used to in a fine dining establishment. And, they seemed to have the same sauce as the fish. The coleslaw that came with the ribs were tasteless and bitter. On a good note, the Rose was delicious and my husband loved his fish tacos.
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!
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.
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Pupu &Amp; Small Plates
Huli Wings$13.2
Hummus Molokai Chips†$14.2Island Bistro Salad
Big Island Beet Salad†$16.6Pele’s Pizza
Kona Combo$21.1Hot Lava Grill &Amp; Sunset Sandwiches
Ali’i Sandwich$15.2
Pulehu New York Strip*†$28.4
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