Tranquil eatery in Volcano House hotel for locally sourced seafood, plus active volcano views.
Hours
| Sunday | 7–10:30 AM, 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Monday | 7–10:30 AM, 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–10:30 AM, 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–10:30 AM, 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7–10:30 AM, 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7–10:30 AM, 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7–10:30 AM, 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1 Crater Rim Dr W, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI 96718
Phone: (808) 930-6910
Website: https://hawaiivolcanohouse.com/?page_id=913
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Reviews
The only time available was 8 pm a bit late for us but we took it totally geeked to eat on the rim of an active volcano. We arrived early and waited almost an hour to be seated. We were seated at a window table which is awesome but the inside lighting was so bright all you could see was your own reflection. They were out of several of the menu items like the fresh catch of the day and the tiramisu. We ordered drinks and an appetizer then our entrees. The restaurant cleared out and we felt forgotten. Once we finished our entrees it felt like forever before we were approached about dessert. The chocolate cake was really good but took a long time to get. I had night vision on my iPhone and I was able to capture the smoldering volcano.This was probably our least favorite meal of our trip.
The food, I guess for the price I expected much more. It wasnt bad by any means but.. it definitely wasnt spectacular. Chicken was relatively bland considering…i enjoyed the bed of potatoes quite a bit but id not order this again. Wife had the steak salad and enjoyed it. I tried the steak and was pleasantly surprised. Perhaps I jist got the wrong dish but for the price, there ought not be a wrong dish.
The dessert on the other hand… phenomenal.
The bathrooms however need some serious attention. They’re pretty filthy…and smell.
For future reference when you walk inside the Volcano House do not stand at the first line upon entering if you have reservations for The Rim. You have to turn left, pass the gift shop turn left again and go through the doors. The hostest will be to the right. You can also call and reserve ahead of time.
Shoutout to Rihannon the hostest. When I finally found the right place to check in. ♀️She was able to setup our table for 5 very quickly! While we waited we went outside and took pictures of the volcano and with it! Once our table was ready I got a text and headed back to Rihannon who sat us directly in front of the volcano! Thank you, Rihanna for your kindness, quick service, and friendliest. You made my family’s night and this was my family’s favorite part of the trip so far. Thank you
Once you go through the doors and turn left you will see a door outside. This is where you can go to take absolutely incredible pictures ans videos of the volcano.
Soup of the day was filling and had a delicious coconut curry sauce with meat.The bone marrow appetizer was good, but cooled quickly. My daughter’s loved their Volcano House Pesto Pasta and Truffle Infused Mushroom Mac. Husband enjoyed his Seared Kona Kampachi. The chef’s fresh catch of the day was scrumptious. The fish was cooked perfectly with a slight cruch on the outside and flaky inside. The bok choy was ok, but the coconut sauce on the bottom and side of rice really made it that much better. The coconut sauce was savory with a coconut aftertaste that gave it just a slight sweetness. The white chocolate guava cheesecake tartlets were the perfect way to end the meal. They weren’t too sweet and the perfect size. Guava flow was also perfect to sip with the view of the volcano.
Thank you, Landon. You were a fantastic, energetic, and funny server. My family really enjoyed you!
For the first meal, we ordered a couple of Mai Tais that were nicely flavorful. For appetizers, I can recommend the Furikake Seared Ahi; gently seared with very flavorful colorful condiments. Plus, the portion was relatively generous as well.
The chef’s entree special was an amazing local fish prepared attractively and tasting marvelous.
For our second night, the volcano was no longer erupting and the crowds of watchers had left so the meal was far less hectic. Did a less extravagant meal of Big Island Stuffed Chicken (great stuffing of Feta cheese and greens!) and it was a great choice. Straying from fish my partner went with the perfectly grilled 12 oz Hawaiian beef ribeye. Finished up with a fun crème brûlée with lots of burnt sugar!.
Not a restaurant to drive 1-2 hours to, but if you find yourself on the mountain, well-worth stopping for a great meal here. but try to get there when the volcano isn’t erupting or you’ll be trampled, pushed, and find nowhere to park.
The view and atmosphere was amazing. The food was alright (chicken was a bit too salty, nothing “wowed” us for the price point, the edamame was my favourite part of the meal and very good). The view was the highlight! Getting to sit and relax, watch the sunset and the lava was an amazing experience.