Lava's On Poipu Beach - KOLOA

We just returned from our trip to Kauai where we stayed at the Sheraton Poipu. We loved Lavas. The on-site restaurant at the beach and by the pool. It is an open air, cozy restaurant with fabulous servers. Every single server we had for our 10 days there was so kind accommodating, and friendly. We usually ate breakfast here because they had wonderful breakfast selections. You could get loco moco , a Classic breakfast, vegetarian omelettes, breakfast sandwiches , and oatmeal just to name a few selections. And everything was delicious! No one had a single bad thing the whole time we were there. We ate lunch here where we had burgers and the coconut shrimp. We had dinners here because you have to have reservations everywhere you go and there were three nights that we didn’t have them so we walked in put our name on the list and waited maybe 10 minutes at most. The dinner entrees were varied with something for everyone vegetarian, gluten free etc. And their cocktails were good as well. Our favorite was the Lava Flow. We made many good acquaintances here and miss them now that we are at home. The menus online do not reflect the varied menu they now have. I wish I had thought to take a picture. If you are staying at the Sheraton make sure you give them a try. Some of the older reviews here do not reflect the new menu and the added Covid precautions this restaurant practices. We give them an Ono!

The best coconut shrimp I’ve ever had from anywhere. We went back 4 times for just the coconut shrimp! Unfortunately it’s only on their Dinner menu and they wont make exceptions for lunch. We also really loved their Uncles Burger on the dinner menu. The Flavor of their sauce is insane. The second time we went back for it they definitely went lighter on the sauce and it wasn’t as “wow” so maybe just ask for more if that happens! But im serious, the coconut shrimp has so much actual coconut flavor, cooked to perfection, and the sauce is BOMB. I will forever dream of it.

The atmosphere was nice right on the beach and pool. The menu is small, but the fried chicken was delish and the sauce with the pot stickers was so good we asked for a refill on it! The bar had TVs so we were able to watch the Monday Night Football game while enjoying our drinks and dinner. Would highly recommend the ahi musubi!

Very cool spot right on the water, next to a very active pool, and just within the Sheraton Resort. Fantastic location, no reservations needed, we sat right down for lunch, and service was spot on, and also very friendly. The playoffs were on the TV's and the bar was full, and loud...even explosive at times. We sat outside, close to the water and we had an outstanding view. Our pork and mahi mahi sandwiches were very very good! The coconut shrimp was so damn good, and the fries, outstanding! The beer was ice cold, and the Mai Tai, strong! Loved all the sounds and smells of the environment, we felt so close to the water and pool. Something to be said about dining casually among swimmers, in their skimpy colorful swimsuits, and that very soothing smell, of suncare oil heating up on all those vacationers

Very limited vegetarian options. We had the fries, onion rings and hummus with cauliflower naan. These three things were really good! Fast service. Not everything on their online menu is available in the restaurant. The restaurant is based right near the ocean and the swimming pool so it is rather loud.