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Pele's Pizza & Bistro Salads will be offered after 11 am
Please ask your server for details.
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially for consumers with certain medical conditions.

From the Grill

Fresh Fish Benedict

$27.00
Island Eggs Bene with Choice of Fresh Catch, Smoked Salmon, Grilled Shrimp.

Island Eggs Benedict

$20.00
Famous House-made hollandaise over two perfectly poached eggs, sliced ham and served on top of our from scratch toasted croissant.

Big Kahuna Fish Breakfast

$28.00
Fresh grilled Fish, two eggs cooked your way, rustic potatoes and fresh fruit | Protein Substitutions, Ask server.

Big Island Basics

$17.00
Two eggs cooked your way and honey-oat wheat toast. Served with your choice of applewood smoked bacon or portuguese sausage, rustic potatoes or rice | Go basics plus a cup of fruit (additional charges apply)

Luau Scramble

$20.00
A generous whole egg scrambled with our slow roasted kalua pork, grilled pineapple and onion, topped with cheddar jack cheese. Served with choice of rustic potatoes or rice, and applewood smoked bacon or portuguese sausage.

Garden Scramble

$22.00
A generous whole egg scrambled with sauteed fresh veggies (zucchini, summer squash, onion, tomato, spinach & mushroom). Topped with goat cheese, house made macadamia nut pesto drizzle (contains parmesan cheese), sliced avocado. Served with a cup of fresh fruit | (egg whites upon request)

Vegan Breaky

$18.00
Sauteed fresh veggies, breakfast potatoes (vegan) and sourdough toast.

Island Lava Java's Fresh Fish Tacos

$26.00
Choose charbroiled fresh catch or blackened shrimp, with creamy citrus cabbage slaw, tomato, cilantro and chipotle aioli in two taro tortillas. Served with a choice of organic green salad or fries | Wheat free option: com tortillas.

Super Smash Burger

$20.00
Double Smash patty & L.J.’s “smash sauce”cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, & onion, on a brioche bun • Additions: Extra "Smash" Patty | Applewood Smoked Bacon | Sliced Avocado (additional charges apply)

Loco Moco

$21.00
Jasmine Rice bowl, served with a double beef patty, two eggs of your choice, then topped with our house-made mushroom, onion, bacon based gravy.

Biscuits And Gravy

$18.00
Two buttermilk biscuits served with our house-made country pork white gravy | Make it a plate with two eggs your style, rustic potatoes or rice, and choice of applewood smoked bacon or portuguese sausage. (Additional charges apply).

Pancakes & Waffles

House-made buttermilk pancakes and waffles, yum!

"Straight-Up" Pancake or Belgian Waffle

$14.00
Choice of scratch-made buttermilk pancakes or Belgian waffle, with butter and warm maple syrup. Served with your choice of applewood smoked bacon or portuguese sausage.

Lava Java Breakfast

$18.00
Choice of Belgian waffle or buttermilk pancakes, two eggs cooked your way & choice of applewood smoked bacon or portuguese sausage.

Make it Go “Island Style” for Pancake Or Belgian Waffle

$6.00
Sliced bananas & island-grown mac nuts on top of your choice of buttermilk pancakes or Belgian waffle. Served with House-made coconut syrup and a cup of fresh fruit. (Additional Charges Apply)

Pineapple "Upside Down" French Toast

$21.00
Egg-dipped house brioche, fresh pineapple, toasted pecans, and house-made cinnamon and brown sugar syrup.

Lite Brunch

Hoku Croissant Sandwich

$12.00
Extra large egg, ham & cheddar cheese on a toasted butter croissant.

Drag It Thru the Garden

$15.00
Extra large egg, ham & cheddar cheese on a toasted croissant, plus tomato, arugula, fresh avocado and sliced onion.

Island Bagel & Lox

$16.00
Cold smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onion & cappers on a wheat or everything bagel.

Bagel & Cream Cheese

$7.00
Wheat or everything bagel.

Papaya, Yogurt & Granola

$14.00
House-made granola and your choice of vanilla or plain yogurt in a fresh papaya half.

Fresh Fruit

Bowl of fresh fruit $10.00 | Cup of fresh fruit $5.00

Half A Papaya

$6.00

Bakery Sweets & Treats

Cinnamon rolls, pull-aparts, croissants, muffins, cookies and more… made from scratch and baked daily! (assorted prices)

Pupus & Small Plates

Huli Huli Chicken Wings

$17.00
Tender juicy wings, tossed in our House-made Huli Huli Sauce with just the right amount of heat, served with celery & carrots.

Coconut Shrimp

$19.00
Crispy Coconut-dredged shrimp, pineapple-sambal remoulade.

Fiery Calamari

$18.00
Fried calamari (tubes & tentacles) togarashi, charred lime, roasted shishito peppers, and a side of our ginger aioli.

Ahi Bites

$18.00
Fresh ahi nugs, fried to golden perfection, drizzled with our house-made wasabi aioli & unagi glaze.

Fried Rib Ends

$18.00
Baby back pork ends, drenched in our house-made guava-lilikoi BBQ sauce, topped with our tropical salsa and served on island slaw.

Macnut Brie

$19.00
Our honey-roasted macnut brie, served with shishito pepper lilikoi jam, and our house-made grilled flat bread paired with our seasonal fruit.

Veggie Kabobs

$16.00
3 freshly grilled and skewered veggie kabobs (zucchini, summer squash, mushroom, onion, tomato) drizzled with sweet chilli vinaigrette. (wheat-free item, vegan, vegetarian)

Island Bistro Salads

Salad Additions: (Additional Charges Apply)
Add Fresh Island Fish, Seared Ahi, Grilled Shrimp, Chicken breast, or Steak to any salad

Lava Java Salad

Half $17.00 | Full $22.00 • Local organic greens tossed in our lemon vinaigrette dressing with shredded carrots, goat cheese, & toasted macadamia nuts.

Beet Salad

$22.00
Oven-roasted beets, baby tomatoes, goat cheese, avocado & spiced walnuts on our local greens and tossed in lemon vinaigrette.

Caesar Salad

$20.00
Romaine lettuce, tossed in our house-made caesar dressing, topped with our made from scratch sour-dough croutons and a sprinkle of parmesan.

Wedge Salad

$20.00
Baby iceberg lettuce, smoked bacon bites, tomato, tobacco onion, bleu cheese, crumbles and dressing (wheat free option: omit tobacco onions)

Pele's Pizza

Kona Combo Pizza

$24.00
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, black olive, onion, fresh marinara sauce, mozzarella.

Pizza Napoletana

$22.00
Pepperoni, house marinara sauce, mozzarella.

Toscana Pizza

$24.00
Grilled chicken, hickory smoked bacon, baby spinach, house garlic cream sauce, mozzarella, onion marmalade.

Pizza Margherita

$22.00
House marinara, mozzarella, tomato, organic basil.

Big Island Pizza

$24.00
As featured on Food Network, DDD || Slow-roasted kalua pork, Hawaiian sweet chili sauce, fresh pineapple, mozzarella, scallions.

Pele’s Pastas

Add Protein to your choice of pasta - additional charges apply.
Select from Tofu, Chicken, Shrimp, or Steak

Pasta Primavera

$28.00
Cork-screw pasta, tossed in our house-made macadamia nut pesto, with seasoned veggies garnished with basil and fresh parmesan.

Pasta Bolognese

$26.00
Fettuccini pasta tossed in our house-made beef bolognese, garnished with fresh parmesan.

Lava Loves Fettucini Alfredo

$28.00
Our perfectly al dente noodles, tossed in our made-from-scratch creamy alfredo and herb sauce, garnished with basil and grated parmesan.

Daily Fresh Fish

Rotating Waters - Ask the server on specials & Catch of the day.

Lava Java Fish Tacos*

$26.00
Choose charbroiled fresh catch* or blackened shrimp with our house-made creamy citrus cabbage slaw, tomato, cilantro, & chipotle aioli on two taro tortillas. Choice of organic green salad or french fries (make it wheat free by subbing in corn tortillas)

Ahi Poke Bowl*

$25.00
The islands finest ahi*, shaved onion, teardrop tomato, shoyu, sesame oil, scallion, & sesame seeds on a bed of cabbage, carrot, & brown rice. Topped with our fresh ogo, wasabi aioli, & furikake garnish (Wheat free item, Vegan option, substitute tofu and omit ahi & aioli)

Fresh Fish Sandwich*

$23.00
Seared ahi or blackened fresh catch - Togarashari seared fresh ahi*, housemade remoulade, mixed greens, tomato, hickory smoked bacon & fresh
avocado on toasted sourdough.

Fish & Chips*

$25.00
Crisped and fried to perfection, Locally beer battered fresh catch w/ longboard lager served with our house-made tartar sauce & choice of fries or sweet potato fries.

Mac Nut Crusted Fresh Catch*

$44.00
Pan seared fresh catch* local macadamia nut crusted, pineapple beurre blanc, jasmine rice, seasoned veggie.

Lemongrass-Curry Spiced Fresh Catch*

$42.00
Pan seared fresh catch*, delicate yellow curry spice blend, sweet chilli beurre blanc, jasmine rice, fresh snap peas.

Hot Lava Grill & Sunset Sandwiches

*Sandwiches & Guava Ribs served with choice of side:
Organic greens side salad, french fries, sweet potato fries, or a cup of soup.*

Guava BBQ Ribs

$35.00
As featured on Food Network, DDD || House guava-lilikoi BBQ sauce, tropical salsa & island slaw

Loco Moco

$21.00
Jasmine Rice bowl, served with a double beef patty, two eggs of your choice, then topped with our house-made mushroom, onion, bacon based gravy.

Smashburger

$21.00
Double smashed beef patties & L.J.’s “smash sauce” cheddar, lettuce, tomato & onion, on brioche bun | Add- Extra patty, applewood smoked bacon, avocado or make it island style add pineapple/ vegan (blackbean patty) - additional charges apply.

Ali'i Chicken Sandwich

$21.00
Grilled garlic & herb marinated chicken breast, house macadamia nut pesto aioli, brie cheese, onion marmalade, baby arugula, on our brioche bun.

I.Lj's Steak & Frites

$46.00
10 oz sliced Angus New York Strip, herb fingerling potatoes “frites” shitake mushroom and smoked bacon Bordelaise sauce. Served with sauteed veggies.

3 Piece Lamb Shanks

$45.00
Served over mashed potatoes and herbs, & glazed to perfection with a sweet ginger true oil, wine dashi sauce.

Veggie Kabobs

$16.00
3 freshly grilled and skewered veggie kabobs, (zucchini, summer squash, mushroom, onion, tomato) drizzled with sweet chilli vinaigrette, and served over a bed of rice (Optional bowl: Add protein, additional charges apply- tofu, seared ahi, shrimp, chicken, steak) (wheat free item, vegan)

Cai Chicken

$28.00
Two perfectly marinated chicken thighs, glazed in Cai’s Koji sauce, & served over your choice of rice or mashed potatoes.

Ono Bites

Coconut Shrimp

$13.00
Pineapple-sambal remoulade.

Blackened Shrimp Taco

$5.00/Each
Cajun seared shrimp, creamy citrus slaw, tomato, cilantro, chipotle aioli, corn tortilla | Wheat-free option: corn tortilla.

Chicken “Fajita” Nachos

$15.00
House-made chips with seasoned chicken, black beans, peppers, onion, house-made pepper jack cheese sauce, pico de gallo, avocado-cilantro-lime crema.

Ahi - Cucumber Crudo

$13.00
Fresh sashimi-grade ahi* atop fresh cucumber plank, tomato-onion confit, sesame-ginger-glaze, wasabi aioli Wheat-free item.

Honey Macadamia

$13.00
Nut Brie with house-made grilled flat bread, shishito pepper-lilikoi jam, seasonal local fruit.

Bar Specials

25% off wine bottles

Pono Mai Tai

$7.00
Dark & white rum, orange curacao, house orgeat syrup, freshly juiced pineapple & orange juices, lilikoi puree.

Mixed Drinks

$6.00
House spirits: gin, rum, tequila, vodka & whiskey.

Bartenders Special

$7.00
Rotating inspirational craft cocktail.

Local Draft Pint

$6.00
Local brews Kona Brewing Company: longboard lager, big wave golden ale.

Pau Hana Wine

$7.00
By the glass. Featuring: sparkling wine plus bartender’s choice of house red & house white wine.

Desserts

Passion Meringue Tart

Macadamia nut shortbread crust, house-made lilikoi (passionfruit) curd, fluffy meringue.

Pineapple - Mango - Lime Cheesecake

Lime cheesecake, ginger crumb crust, fresh pineapple and house-made mango coulis.

Hawaiian Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee

Silky Hawaiian Vanilla Bean custard, traditional caramelized sugar shell.

Chocolate Fudge Brownie a La Mode

House-made fudgy brownie, Rosalani ice cream, caramel & chocolate sauces, real whipped cream, toasted coconut flakes.

“Straight-Up” Carrot Cake

Tender cake loaded with carrots and pecans, layered with house-made cream cheese frosting and toasted pecans.

Roselani Ice Cream

Rotating flavors, all made in Hawaii – single | double | affagato.

Dessert Wine

Warres Otima 10 year Tawny Port: Lighter-style, yet beautifully rounded. Smooth texture with notes of honey, nuts and dried fruits. Served slightly chilled.

Mia Dolcea Moscato D’asti

A sweet & sparkling ending to your meal. Luscious flavors of pineapple, fresh apricot and honey. Served chilled.

Pupus

Small plates

Coconut Shrimp

$18.00
Coconut shrimp & pineapple-sambal remoulade.

Ahi Bites

$16.00
Beer battered fresh ahi belly fried crisp, wasabi aioli, unagi drizzle & furikaki.

Super Smash Burger

$16.00
Double “smashed” beef patties, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion & L.J.’s smash sauce.

Blackened Shrimp Taco

$5.00/Single Taco
Cajun seared shrimp, creamy citrus slaw, tomato, cilantro, chipotle aioli, corn tortilla.

Chicken “Fajita” Nachos

$18.00
House-made chips with seasoned chicken, black beans, peppers, onion, house-made pepper jack cheese sauce, pico de gallo, avocado crema, cilantro-lime crema.

Ahi - Cucumber Crudo

$18.00
Fresh sashimi-grade ahi atop fresh cucumber plank, tomato-onion confit, sesame-ginger-glaze, wasabi aioli | Wheat-free item.

Honey - Macnut - Crusted Brie

$18.00
House-made grilled flat bread, shishito pepper-lilikoi jam, seasonal local fruit.

Island Lava Java Salad

Half $15.00 | Full $20.00 • Lehua Farm’s organic greens, shredded carrot, goat cheese & toasted macadamia nuts. Tossed in our lemon vinaigrette | Wheat-free item.

Kanaka Fries

$13.00
crispy seasoned fries, house wasabi aioli, unagi glaze, scallion & furikaki | Wheat-free item.

Pele’s Pizzas

House crust, 10” pies: Kona Combo $23.00 | Napoletana $22.00 | Big Island $22.00 | Margherita $22.00 | Toscana $22.00 | Veggie $23.00

Moonlight Sips

Craft cocktails

Kua Breeze

Kupa gin, fresh lemon juice, lilikoi, simple syrup, St. Germain, prosecco.

Dawn Patrol

Bacon fat washed whisky, house honey-maple syrup, fresh lemon.

Heatwave

Hawaiian chili pepper infused Casamigos blanco, watermelon, fresh lemon & lime, simple, syrup, triple sec.

Smoke & Steam

Casamigos mezcal, espresso, liquor 43, coffee liqueur, cinnamon & nutmeg.

Shrub Spritz

Lemoncello, strawberry shrub, fresh lemon & pineapple juice, soda water.

Tradewind Lemonade

Tito’s, creme de violette, fresh pineapple & lime juice, house simple.

Tiki Takes

Craft cocktails

Pono Mai Tai

Rondiaz white & dark rum, orange curacao, house orgeat, fresh pineapple & orange juices, lilikoi.

Painkiller

Pussers rum, 151, fresh orange & pineapple juice, coconut puree.

Lib’s Island Sour

Bourbon, luxardo cherry, fresh orange & lemon juice.

Spin Drifter

Leblon cachaça, house cucumber-ginger simple syrup, fresh lime & mint, tiki bitters, soda water.

0-Proof

Craft Mocktails

Lilikoi Faux-Jito

Fresh mint, lilikoi, lime, simple syrup, soda water.

Coco Cafe Cooler

Espresso, coconut, house honey-maple syrup, cinnamon & nutmeg.

Hibiscus Sun

Fresh orange, pineapple & lemon juices, hibiscus, soda water.

Hot Honey

House honey-maple syrup, fresh lemon juice, jalapeno.
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