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Lava's on Poipu Beach

3.7 (764 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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Lynnsie L.

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 :)

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Monty D.

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.

Lava's Classic Burger
Ron O.

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.

Amy C.

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.

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

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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?

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