(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 read more

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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! read more

Lava's on Poipu Beach - View from our restaurant table - New American Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

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. read more

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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. read more

Lava's on Poipu Beach - New American Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

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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. read more

Lava's on Poipu Beach - Sunset seen - New American Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

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! read more

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Lava's on Poipu Beach at the Sheraton Kauai Resort is hands down the best place for a nightcap. The drinks are consistently excellent, and the service is what truly keeps us coming back every year. Benji, Johna, and Tiera went above and beyond -- they were thoughtful, welcoming, and even remembered us from previous visits, which made the experience feel extra special and personal. Their hospitality, combined with the beautiful atmosphere and great cocktails, makes Lava's one of our favorite spots on the island. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Lava's on Poipu Beach - Our bill - New American Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

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

We were guests at the Sheraton the week of 9/28/25 and went to Lava's for breakfast and dinner on 10/2. The loco moco for breakfast was SO GOOD. I loved the red wine gravy and mushrooms. I ate the entire meal, and it was much better than the loco moco we had at HoloHolo at Koloa Landing earlier in the week. Highly recommend for presentation, flavor, and atmosphere. We then returned for dinner and were served by Gian Franco, who was an EXCELLENT server! We were enjoying our meal and drinks for a good 3 hours for our last night in Kauai. My spouse and I both had two mai tais; flatbread for an appetizer, and a full rack of ribs to share for dinner. The ribs were absolutely OUTSTANDING. Tender, flavorful and abundant. We even took some back to our room there was so much food. Gian Franco was an excellent server; very charming and attentive. We had dinner at sunset, and I am so glad we chose to go back to Lava's for dinner after having breakfast there, vs. Rum Fire. We enjoyed watching the surfers before sunset and finished off our meal under a beautiful moon and stars. Thank you, Gian Franco, for making our last night in Kauai a wonderful experience! read more

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! read more

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Great service, beautiful environment overlooking the beach and the pool at the Sheridan. The food was great and I had leftovers when I was full. I ordered the breakfast sandwich on a croissant. Will likely be coming back here this trip :) read more

Lava's on Poipu Beach - Breakfast sandwich - New American Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

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

This was our go-to restaurant while staying at the resort: it was convenient and the wait line was short. This is a pool side, cabana style bar/dining area. Consequently, it is open Hawaiian air dining - quite enjoyable. The staff was attentive and accommodating (we tend to adjust our table to avoid the sun). The vibe is quite relaxed and the Mai Tai's were good (which enhanced the people watching). Their menu is limited, see my pic. On this evening we started by sharing the Island Salad, with their "enhancement" of chicken (extra cost). As you can see in my pic, everything was fresh. It was a nice mix of tropical fruit (papaya: sweet and creamy), savory (check out the bacon), protein (the chicken was a bit over cooked) and crunch (greens and tomato). We followed this with the Lava's Classic Burger, double. This met expectations. The patties were still plump and not over cooked and the bun held up well. The veggies added a nice crunch - I had this to my doctor's limit. We were here several times, and enjoyed the restaurant each time. read more

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Had the dakine sandwich. One piece of "turkey" was a chunk of rubbery fat, that the wait staff said was ham. It could have been emu for all I cared but that doesn't make it not a gross thick fat chunk. Half the bun was smashed. Heck of a signature dish. Cold fries. Quality control/consistency seam to be lacking. read more

Restaurant is located in the Sheraton hotel, near the main pool and beach. We ate here several times during our week stay in Poipu. During our time here we had the coconut shrimp, pot stickers, island salad, Caesar salad, macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi, wasabi seared ahi, Kung pao beef, Mongolian beef, and Asian style crispy pork belly. The stand out was definitely the Mongolian beef! We enjoyed all the food we ordered, but nothing else stood quite as much. Severs were kind each visit, and attentive to drink refills. Restaurant can be loud if located on the poolside, but much quieter inside and has a great ocean view. Restaurant is maybe 20 yards to the beach and very accessible. read more

Had lunch here today. Convenient of you are staying at the resort. Many tables have a nice ocean view. Lunch service begins at 11 am. We ordered... * Fish Tacos -- Mahi mahi was decent portion and nicely grilled. Garnished with cabbage slaw and a bit of avocado. Side of tortilla chips and salsa. Quite good. * Wagyu Burger -- Ordered the double patty for just $2 more. Comes with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and side of chips. Flavor was ok. Maybe a bit on the dry side. Service is friendly. Food is ok, and a maybe a bit on the pricey side but to be expected for a hotel resort. read more

Lava's on Poipu Beach - Lava's Classic Burger - New American Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

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Last week we visited for dinner; we had the coconut shrimp, riblets and some drinks for happy hour. For dinner we had THE BEST salad and macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi, it was 10/10, far better than Red Salt (that is an overpriced restaurant at Koloa Landing). Go here for your fish and seafood needs! the HH menu is great and you cannot beat the view. One of the best foods we had on the island. read more

Lava's on Poipu Beach - New American Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

This is basically the house poolside restaurant at the Sheraton Kauai Resort and I think it's important to judge it in that genre. It's not someplace I would go TO Poipu for, but it's the kind of place you might well need to eat in while in Poipu. The breakfasts are quite good. Even just the coffee, the pog juice and the fruit plate is a pretty good setup, but the French toast, the kahlua benedict and the Portuguese sausage are all very nice additions. Lunch is also pretty good, with a solid kids menu, sandwiches and salads, etc. Dinner is pretty questionable. The prices go up and the deliciousness goes down -- you are more likely to get stuck with things like a wasabi-ish piece of seared ahi on a bed of mashed potatoes. Who wants to eat seared ahi on mashed potatoes in Hawaii? Dinner would be better if they just has the lunch menu, Anyway, I technically ordered from this place probably a dozen times in the week I was here, maybe half of these orders were takeout orders from the pool deck for my kids. So it was clutch for what it was, but we constantly found ourselves making dinner plans elsewhere to avoid having to eat here. read more

The food is always great. Service is on point! Super chill laid back place in Poi'pu, try it. read more

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We ate here several times as we were staying at the Sheraton. The food was good with a nice selection of fresh options. I had the island salad with fresh fish added or the fish tacos. The atmosphere is nice and it is right by the pool with great ocean views!! Prices were reasonable for what they offer. The service varied depending on how busy they were but overall was ok to good. read more

We had zero expectations for this place. We were walking from the Marriott to the Sheraton and decided to enjoy the sunset. I thought the food was good and it was not too expensive. I had skirt steak. And of course the view was fabulous. read more

Restaurant at the Sheraton in Koloa. The breakfast for Marriott elite member is pretty poor. A selection of 5 items with the majority of them simply yogurt, cereal, or oatmeal. Only 1 with an egg which is a frittata the size of a small muffin. Food was bland and fruit wasn't ripe. Service was very slow. You even have to ask for water. read more

Lava's has been our go to place to get our regular cuisine morning, noon, and night. All of their staff are stellar and so sweet. Everyone treats you with the Hawaiian love and I feel it a mile away. We've eaten so many times here that I can't keep count. Depending on what time of day you can get their Loco Moco that I love in the morning block! But if you are in the lunch time frame you can get their Koloa Poke Bowl. It comes with their fresh Hawaiian raw ahi, seasoned in their traditional style Big Island KuKui Nuts, Kaiona Beach Opo, pickled carrots, edamame, Wakame, Toboki, along with their sticky rice. I'm sure I'll be back here a few handful of times before I leave the island because it is that good. read more

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Can't beat the view. Quick friendly service. My spicy garlic shrimp was too spicy for me but so delish I tried to eat as much as I could. The Cole slaw had so much flavor. It was definitely the best I ever had! read more

I just LOVE this place! I love the spaceship like appearance Lava's has at night and I love the views and the round architecture in the day. The food is always enjoyable and the staff is fantastic ! read more

Lava's on Poipu Beach - Sunset on Poipu - New American Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

First, the good news. The staff is friendly and courteous. The drinks are worth a stop and yes, they're pricy, but consider where you're at! Now, the mediocre. The fish tacos and mahi mahi were just ok. Now, the terrible. The nachos were the absolute worst I've ever had - hands down. Gross cold soggy glop. It's not that hard, MANAGEMENT, to put decent nachos on the menu and then have them served in a way that doesn't suck. Do better! read more

Nice location if you are staying at the Sheraton and don't wasn't to interrupt your beach day. Pina Colada was tasty back lacking rum. Fruit plate was so so, not much for the price. Fish tacos were just okay, but they had a healthy portion of fish. read more

Lava's on Poipu Beach - Pina Colada - New American Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

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Their 1/2 lb hamburger is in the top 2 on flavor. Complimentary Mai Tai is large and gooood. read more

Lava's on Poipu Beach - Jan 2026 - New American Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Delicious beachside lunch at Lava's yesterday... Lava's on Poipu Beach has a pretty decent menu with breakfast, lunch, and dinner choices for all. While sitting on the beach enjoying the hotels 4th of July festivities, I sipped on the most delicious lilikoi vodka lemonade and had the best mahi mahi tacos I have ever had. I would have rather had fries instead of tortilla chips, but that's just my goofy taste preference...lol! However, my lunch was so tasty that we will 100% be dining at Lava's again during our stay on Kauai. Our server Jasmine was great too! She's super friendly, and gave us great suggestions. read more

Lava's on Poipu Beach - New American Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

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We dined here several times during our stay. Food was good and we loved the view! We also enjoyed the live music! read more

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Stopped by before 8am and was seated right away. The view from our table was beautiful! We ordered Sunrise French toast, classic breakfast and kids pancake breakfast. Our food came out pretty fast and the food was delicious. The fruits on French toast and pancake was fresh and sweet. The only complaint I might have are the little birds flying around way too close to your face lol. Anyway good convenient place for breakfast if you're staying at Sheraton. read more

I agree with most people's reviews here about the food quality. We came here and it's a hit or a miss and mostly miss. Breakfast was ok, but lunch (chicken sandwich) was literally rock hard. I got it for my toddler but felt awful feeding him that, so instead gave him some other food which was more edible. Their hummus was great which we ordered twice. Then again back to dinner, kung pao chicken was pretty bad.. chicken was like rubber and the whole dish was as if we were eating something super greasy. Honestly our first day was about chilling at the hotel, pool and beach and we decided to stay indoors and grab food there and this was our biggest lesson learnt to never grab food from here again sadly :( the island has so much more to offer... and we ate outside after this day and I he food we got was so much more fresh and delicious! Please use fresh chicken. This was super rough for our family especially with our toddler. read more

Lava's on Poipu Beach - New American Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

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Came here for lunch after lounging on the beach. Ordered the poke bowl and the mahi tacos. Honestly, both left a lot to be desired. Maybe because we had similar dishes elsewhere on the island this week. The service was good, our server was attentive and kind. Easy location if you're lounging on the beach, but really the island has a lot of to offer and you should seize the opportunity to explore. Check out Fish Express in Lihue for amazing poke and Japanese Grandma in Hanapepe for amazing fish tacos (and other amazing food. read more

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Stopped by Lava's for their 5-6pm happy hour mai tais and coconut shrimp. The shrimp were about as big as my dainty fingers, though coconut shrimp never taste bad. Cocktails hit fast, getting the job done so we could relax and buzzily amble over the beachscape on our first night in Kauai. The even better drinks at the other Sheraton restaurant (Rumfire) kept us from coming back on this trip, but I'd recommend Lava's for the outdoor, by the beach, I'm on vacation cocktail. read more

The drinks are very good and their happy hour is fantastic! The food was only okay but good for a beach bar! The service is great and the atmosphere is beautiful right on the beach! read more

Lava's on Poipu Beach - Long island - New American Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

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We came to Lava's once a day during our stay at the Sheraton due to sheer convenience. Food was average and service was always slow. If you come at the right time, you can watch the hotel luau from your table, along with beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. Kids eat free during breakfast and dinner with each entree purchased. Our kids liked their pancakes and sliders. Room service at the hotel also comes from Lava's, but from a smaller menu. Convenient place to eat while staying at the Sheraton, but better options outside if you have a car to explore town. read more

Lava's on Poipu Beach - Top: Loco Moco Bottom: Kalua Pork Benedict - New American Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

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Do not go. Overpriced food with bad fish in the poke bowl. Just don't go. We waited 50 mins for food, appetizers came out at the same time as main course. We got a teriyaki chicken sandwich, poke bowl and coconut shrimp. Coconut shrimp was good, teriyaki chicken was okay and poke bowl was not great. We spent $72 for two people at a place that was clearly not worth it. read more

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Food was good. Mai tai 's great. David our waiter was outstanding. Nothing else to add. Why do I have to use 87 letters?