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    Lava's on Poipu Beach

    3.7 (776 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise

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    Tempura Green Beans
    Joe R.

    I've eaten at Lava's on a couple of different occasions during my time in Kauai, since it is connected to the Sheraton Kauai Resort. The restaurant itself is fine, but nothing overwhelmingly great, other than the spectacular beachfront view of the ocean. The Elite Member Breakfast is served here, and per Marriott's continuous decline in service to Elite members, it's fine, but nothing to write home about. The breakfast option I primarily chose was the "Kauai Breakfast," which includes a very small and not great tasting egg frittata, along with a couple slices of pineapple and a Greek yogurt parfait with fruit and granola. I've also tried their tempura green beans as an appetizer, which were actually quite good. They came served with a side of wasabi ranch dipping sauce, and they hit the spot! I would certainly eat these again. Overall, a decent place if you're looking for convenience, but there are definitely better food options available nearby.

    Poipu Paniolo Cocktail $18.00 (04/24/26). #LavasOnPoipuBeach @SheratonKauaiResortsVillas @PoipuBeachKauai #Kauai #Hawaii #Bar
    Jeff B.

    (Drank 04/24/26 FR @ 8:30pm): Please... no dangerous lava on beautiful Poipu Beach while I imbibed! I decided to have a nightcap (or two!) at Lava's On Poipu Beach, on the ocean side of the Sheraton Kaua'i Resort Villas. It was time to wind down my first night here, but I also wanted to try one of only two bars/restaurants on the property during my limited time. Whenever I stayed at a hotel, I always wanted to try any onsite restaurants with hopes of getting a well-rounded experience. They offered breakfast (7am-11am), lunch (11am-5pm), dinner (5pm-9pm), and drinks (all day and a daily Happy Hour 2pm-3pm). They even delivered to your room if you were feeling lazy or not well. Would I order a themed cocktail such as a lava flow, or something else while I lazed steps away from Poipu Beach!? PURCHASE(S) Poipu Paniolo Cocktail ($18.00): Made with cranberry juice, lemon juice, ginger ale, simple syrup, Buffalo Trace bourbon whiskey, this was an effervescent fruity sweet elixir with a kiss of harshness from the whiskey. It kind of fit the tropical scene perfectly. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=aKkFSUKzr9qUdfys24MTqQ Koholā Brewery Lahaina Haze NEIPA Beer 16floz Draft ($8.50): Hazy rich orange color, citrus hoppy aroma, light body, citrusy hoppy flavor, slight mouthfeel smooth finish, and minimal citrus hoppy aftertaste. An easy hazy to enjoy! SERVICE One busy friendly woman managed the drinking degenerates at this "late" time of night (everything closed early on Kaua'i) before they closed-up in about 30 minutes. I quickly scanned the drink menu for my first victim, ordered that, and once last-call was made, I placed a final order. Each time, I was able to watch my drinks be prepared and gracefully ready. Everything was straightforward, and she did a wonderful job filling the orders, cleaning her station, and getting us out of the bar - mahalo! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance) I had no vehicle, so I simply walked from my room. However, there was a nightly $40.00 fee for guests if they parked on the property, and there might've been some free parking along the many nearby roads and streets. Make sure to carefully read any posted signs. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A airy clean modern spacious layout with plenty of dining tables that offered awesome views of the ocean, while the central rotund bar https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=JznsI9DUMC7qF-INilvxyw was where I found myself on this night among other revelers. Plenty of natural lighting everywhere while numerous electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were several TVs all around the bar area but couldn't recall any background music since I was chatting with fellow strangers. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Wrapping up the night with a couple of drinks at Lava's On Poipu Beach was pleasant, soothing, and I would love to return to actually try their food which looked and smelled amazing when I was in the area beaching. I enjoyed my drinks, they surprisingly weren't overly priced, the views were not to be missed during the daytime, and the service was on-point and very professional. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $28.00 BEFORE any discounts, points usage, and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

    Caili C.

    We came by for breakfast as we were staying at the Sheraton and had a breakfast voucher. The classic breakfast comes with yogurt, an egg frittata and pineapple. Pretty simple but good and filling enough to get us through to lunch. Service is a bit slow but I can see this primarily attracting people from the Sheraton or nearby condos.

    Mahi entree
    Angela W.

    UGHHHH, if anyone had the pork belly dinner entree that I wrote about in my previous review from December 2023, they would know that it really was to die for. I literally have been waiting for the chance to come back and order it again. But all good things must come to an end it seems. We came back with high hopes, to be disappointed after speaking with her server that there have been some changes. The chef that we loved from our last visit left the restaurant, and how unfortunate. Gone as well was the lovely violin music. Our entire meal may have been plated nicely, but the taste was a whole different story. I opted for the pork belly tostada pupu and I could barely stomach it. The pork belly was cooked beyond edibleness - way too hard and absolutely no flavor. Everything we ordered was was just blah in terms of flavor. The huli chicken was probably the only dish that was decent, but the brussel sprouts were overcooked and mushy. Lilikoi ceviche came with chips and guac but everything was bland and lacked flavor. They were also out of pasta that night to add to the pain. You'd think you can't go wrong with a keiki chicken tenders and fries, but even the fries had no flavor. Super bummed with the entire meal. Service was friendly though and we had a nice chat with our server, but I'd probably pass next time we are in the area.

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    Ascencia S.

    Returned for lunch the next day. Since I raved about the fish sandwich to my hubby, we both ordered it. The fish was thick but was somewhat dry. We asked for more sauce, thinking this would make a difference. What I later realized is that it had a very scant amount of the lilikoi slaw which would have added a tang and unctiousness to the fish. Anyway, I was somewhat embarrassed to ask for it since we already asked for the sauce. Don't get me wrong. The fish was very fresh. We appreciated that there was a singer that gave a very relaxed island vibe. He was very good! Service was good but not as personal as the previous day.

    Katie E.

    Inside Sheraton right in front of the beach. Great view of the ocean and nice staff. Great happy hour from 2-3pm. We stayed at the Sheraton, so we were hitting up happy hour the time we stayed and they have great fish tacos.

    View from our restaurant table
    Bob V.

    Great view, good service menu seems to be kind of typical.. we came for lunch because we got a discount coupon from our condo. Mahi fish sandwich and fries were very good and juicy chicken burrito juicy but average. Would come again because of the discount or if I was staying at the Sheraton. Free valet parking for the restaurant a plus!

    Erik K.

    We decided to eat here after seeing it during a surf session nearby, and what a nice surprise it is! The staff were really nice, and we were seated quickly in a spot that worked really well for our Autistic little one. Awesome cocktails, delicious appetizers, and main entrees on final boss-level My skirt steak was mouth watering, and my older boy raved about the baby back ribs. We're definitely coming back. This spot is a winner!

    Sunset seen
    Bertrand L.

    Staying at the Sheraton this was the convenient beast and quick dinner place available to us. With elite status they have some easy bfast choices which are pretty good, like oatmeal, frittatas and fruit and yogurt, continental etc included - you can also get an upgraded one for $14. Portions are large and it's fresh with respect to the fruit. We only had salads for dinner but both the island and wedge salads were tasty and well prepared. Service in general was very good, and it was nice to be able to see the sunset from the table. We were happy with our experience.

    Drink menu
    ronadette c.

    Came here last night about 40 min before closing to get a drink and we got seated right away! Annie was our server. She was very friendly and delightful! This restaurant's I right by the beach, it was dark so you can't see th beach but you can definitely hear the waves while enjoying your drink and meal. We ordered the ceviche and the seared catch . Th ceviche had a little hint of spice but not overpowering . It was just right .I love ceviche and this was a hit for sure! . The seared catch i ordered the mayo mahi and it came out perfect! The macadamia chinichuri was perfect! The fish was perfectly cooked it was juicy. The mixed veggies were just right had the right crisp not overcooked. I recommend the place for sure!

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    Hannah N.

    It's pretty much impossible to beat the location for this place. You're literally right on the beach. It is incredible. We are staying at the Sheraton and decided to hangout by the pool and beach and order some drinks and food. The woman serving us was extremely friendly and prompt. We tried our first mai tai and it was delicious. We started with the lilikoi ceviche. I could literally sit by the beach eating that all day long! Then my husband got the ahi poke bowl. He really enjoyed it. I got the fish sandwich with fries and it was amazing. I got a Diet Pepsi and it wasn't very good. Overall, it is an amazing way to spend a day on vacation sitting by the beach and enjoying food being served directly to your lounge chair.

    I was pleasantly surprised at how much I loved this place! We got the hamburger and the ribs and both were amazing! Also got the lilikoi lemonade which was also so yummy. The food was beautiful and delicious, the pics don't do it justice!! The service was also quick and pleasant. Right by the beach, was a beautiful area.

    Cool placemats.
    Darren O.

    For a resort breakfast place, it was really good. Their coffee was a great dark roast. Excellent for sitting by the beach. They pass pog to if you want it. The burrito was really good. My problem is that it wasn't as good as Dukes on Maui. Not their fault, but that's what I compare everything too. Their signature pancakes were a show stopper. I'm normally opposed to chocolate chips in pancakes, but the chocolate, banana, mac nut and everything else really worked. My wife thinks they may be her favorite all time. Definitely top 5 for sure. I tried them and can't disagree. The service was a little slow, but we're on vacation. Good job overall!

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    Sat at the bar and enjoyed Lava's Mai Tai's and great conversation. Nice atmosphere for any meal.

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    Great view. Missed happy hour. Enjoyed the guacamole. I think our server was a bit upset that we were only there for drinks.

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