If you have no other option and want to stay in the area, this is ok. The Guava Flow drink is delicious and strong, so worth the money. The fish and chips and the fish dinner leave much to be desired. The macaroni salad was also flavorless.The poke tower starter is SMALL for the price and lacks flavor, but you’re paying for convenience of being the park.I will say, our server was incredibly nice and sweet.Also: I would try to sub out the rice, such a waste…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Darlene Ritchey
The good was awful. 3 orders of fries were overcooked, the chicken sandwich and fish (fish & chips) was very dry. My son has to send his burger back due to instructions not followed. We rarely saw our waitress between order time and getting our check.The view was beautiful but not worth the $80+ we spent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Al S.
A little research told us that Uncle George's at the Volcano House was the least expensive option in the Volcano area. We went there for dinner and were pleasantly surprised. We both had the Kalua pork and some Malbec. The pork was delightful and the portions were huge. The cost was way less than the Kilauea Lodge or the Ohela Cafe. On top of all this great food we had a wonderful waitress. I have dined in all 50 states and 8 foreign countries. Cameron was one of the best I have ever had. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and very efficient. Her smile helped make up for the kind of miserable day we had. Volcano used to be a place where you could find great food at good prices. Most places have priced themselves out of budget. Uncle George's makes up for that. I strongly suggest this place- for the ambiance, the view, the food, the prices, and the service. I would also ask for Cameron.
현영미
It really doesn’t taste good~~~~~~~~It's too much to do.The steak salad had a slight smell from the meat, and the pasta had lumps on the noodles. How many pineapple toppings does a pizza have? Pizza dough is thick and fluffy. To make matters worse, there was no mojito ordered and the recommended cocktail was not very tasty. I added fresh ginger to the rum, and the color was dark purple and tasteless, but when I mixed it, the color was also unfavorable.I was hungry, but the chicken was just okay.There is no leftover food.However, the minimum tip is 18%. It's crazy, it's crazy.Shouldn't we, who ate this food, get a tip?
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
우대성
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Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
David Byres
We loved this! The views are incredible of the volcanic crater. The food is good, they have a range of local beers on tap. Definitely worth a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cece Kracht
Chris G was our server and he was wonderful! We came here after a LONG day of hiking and only 30 mins before close. Chris was super nice and friendly which we didn’t experience in some of the other local restaurants in the surrounding towns. The pizza was delicious!! Highly recommend eating here after visiting Volcanoes National Park!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Chin
We ordered the Kailua pork and pineapple pizza. Even my 4 YO asked why there was no pineapple. I was glad they had GF crust, that was nice. I told our server Stephen I couldn’t have gluten and decided on the ahi stack. We discussed before ordering the I could have the seaweed salad with soy sauce and just take the wonton crisps off. I ordered this so I could have some veggies/salad without ordering a $20 salad that was just lettuce and carrots. He brought it out without discussing with me- it was JUST ahi with literally a pinch of lettuce on the side. He said it usually comes as a stack but we took it all out cause of the gluten and just gave you more ahi. He could tell I was disappointed and didn’t try to make any remedies. Super disappointing since I was treating myself to a late birthday dinner. I feel like when you charge that much, you should make sure your customers are happy or at least communicate when there are changes so customer can make a decision on if they still want that. Photo in the box is everything it came with. The views are great but better off going to Peppercorn in Keaau or bring a lunch to sit and watch the view.
Conrad H.
Not one...but two cockroaches running around while eating. Staff played it off saying "they're just the palmetto bugs, they always come in when the weather is like this" as if this is a normal occurrence. Our server disappeared for a while as well. Food was delicious though and the lounge looked nice with a beautiful view over the volcano.
Stacy Gordon
I’m not sure why the reviews for this place are not all five stars. AMAZING views and the BEST pizza I have ever had. Try the mascarpone pizza. I went there weeks ago and am still dreaming about it. Maybe it was that it was so perfect and nourishing after a long hike, but I LOVE this place!
The food was terrible. The waiter was rude disrespectful and smelly. Plus it was highly price. But they had a really nice gift shop.Dietary restrictions: Gross
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
IrminsulMusic
We're locals, and this place is a regular stop for us especially during our habitual walks around the crater rim. Our favorites are the flatbread, fish n chips and the great tap beers. The poke is good but quite small in portion, compared to its price. Daily fish offerings are superb.It can have quite a turnover in service people, but they have always been hospitable, efficient and overall very good. We recommend not to come at peak holidays or hours like noon to 3 pm. Also, if the wait is too long, ask to be seated at the bar if its not full. The service is just as good, and it's full menu.Suggestion - live music in the fireplace area.Parking: They need more parking spots. They get not only tourist traffic but a lot of locals too, and the whole lot is insufficient.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Kalua Pork Pizza, Island Platter with Opakapaka, Hawaiian Fish N' Chips, Kilauea Caesar Salad, Chicken Katsu
Anton P.
This is definitely a skip. There aren't many options in this area so it may be hard to avoid. Got the Margherita pizza and it was put simply: not good. There was no sauce on the pizza and it looks like they just threw raw tomato slices on the pizza. The pizza was also lukewarm. To add a cherry on top, there was chocolate on one of the seats that was next to me, which left a fun surprise on my jeans and fingers. The ambiance is also pretty much nonexistent. I will say though that our waitress Chloe was nice, although not so much the restaurant and the food. For the expensive price, I would expect a lot better. You're better off just hitting one of the food trucks nearby.
yoon shawn
There was one professional staff member who served us very well. The food was good, but the view was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Henry Zhang
Waited an hour for terrible food. 2 wrong dishes out of 4.
If you have no other option and want to stay in the area, this is ok. The Guava Flow drink is delicious and strong, so worth the money. The fish and chips and the fish dinner leave much to be desired. The macaroni salad was also flavorless.The poke tower starter is SMALL for the price and lacks flavor, but you’re paying for convenience of being the park.I will say, our server was incredibly nice and sweet.Also: I would try to sub out the rice, such a waste…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
The good was awful. 3 orders of fries were overcooked, the chicken sandwich and fish (fish & chips) was very dry. My son has to send his burger back due to instructions not followed. We rarely saw our waitress between order time and getting our check.The view was beautiful but not worth the $80+ we spent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
A little research told us that Uncle George's at the Volcano House was the least expensive option in the Volcano area. We went there for dinner and were pleasantly surprised. We both had the Kalua pork and some Malbec. The pork was delightful and the portions were huge. The cost was way less than the Kilauea Lodge or the Ohela Cafe. On top of all this great food we had a wonderful waitress. I have dined in all 50 states and 8 foreign countries. Cameron was one of the best I have ever had. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and very efficient. Her smile helped make up for the kind of miserable day we had. Volcano used to be a place where you could find great food at good prices. Most places have priced themselves out of budget. Uncle George's makes up for that. I strongly suggest this place- for the ambiance, the view, the food, the prices, and the service. I would also ask for Cameron.
It really doesn’t taste good~~~~~~~~It's too much to do.The steak salad had a slight smell from the meat, and the pasta had lumps on the noodles. How many pineapple toppings does a pizza have? Pizza dough is thick and fluffy. To make matters worse, there was no mojito ordered and the recommended cocktail was not very tasty. I added fresh ginger to the rum, and the color was dark purple and tasteless, but when I mixed it, the color was also unfavorable.I was hungry, but the chicken was just okay.There is no leftover food.However, the minimum tip is 18%. It's crazy, it's crazy.Shouldn't we, who ate this food, get a tip?
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
this is not
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
We loved this! The views are incredible of the volcanic crater. The food is good, they have a range of local beers on tap. Definitely worth a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris G was our server and he was wonderful! We came here after a LONG day of hiking and only 30 mins before close. Chris was super nice and friendly which we didn’t experience in some of the other local restaurants in the surrounding towns. The pizza was delicious!! Highly recommend eating here after visiting Volcanoes National Park!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered the Kailua pork and pineapple pizza. Even my 4 YO asked why there was no pineapple. I was glad they had GF crust, that was nice. I told our server Stephen I couldn’t have gluten and decided on the ahi stack. We discussed before ordering the I could have the seaweed salad with soy sauce and just take the wonton crisps off. I ordered this so I could have some veggies/salad without ordering a $20 salad that was just lettuce and carrots. He brought it out without discussing with me- it was JUST ahi with literally a pinch of lettuce on the side. He said it usually comes as a stack but we took it all out cause of the gluten and just gave you more ahi. He could tell I was disappointed and didn’t try to make any remedies. Super disappointing since I was treating myself to a late birthday dinner. I feel like when you charge that much, you should make sure your customers are happy or at least communicate when there are changes so customer can make a decision on if they still want that. Photo in the box is everything it came with. The views are great but better off going to Peppercorn in Keaau or bring a lunch to sit and watch the view.
Not one...but two cockroaches running around while eating. Staff played it off saying "they're just the palmetto bugs, they always come in when the weather is like this" as if this is a normal occurrence. Our server disappeared for a while as well. Food was delicious though and the lounge looked nice with a beautiful view over the volcano.
I’m not sure why the reviews for this place are not all five stars. AMAZING views and the BEST pizza I have ever had. Try the mascarpone pizza. I went there weeks ago and am still dreaming about it. Maybe it was that it was so perfect and nourishing after a long hike, but I LOVE this place!
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The food was terrible. The waiter was rude disrespectful and smelly. Plus it was highly price. But they had a really nice gift shop.Dietary restrictions: Gross
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
We're locals, and this place is a regular stop for us especially during our habitual walks around the crater rim. Our favorites are the flatbread, fish n chips and the great tap beers. The poke is good but quite small in portion, compared to its price. Daily fish offerings are superb.It can have quite a turnover in service people, but they have always been hospitable, efficient and overall very good. We recommend not to come at peak holidays or hours like noon to 3 pm. Also, if the wait is too long, ask to be seated at the bar if its not full. The service is just as good, and it's full menu.Suggestion - live music in the fireplace area.Parking: They need more parking spots. They get not only tourist traffic but a lot of locals too, and the whole lot is insufficient.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Kalua Pork Pizza, Island Platter with Opakapaka, Hawaiian Fish N' Chips, Kilauea Caesar Salad, Chicken Katsu
This is definitely a skip. There aren't many options in this area so it may be hard to avoid. Got the Margherita pizza and it was put simply: not good. There was no sauce on the pizza and it looks like they just threw raw tomato slices on the pizza. The pizza was also lukewarm. To add a cherry on top, there was chocolate on one of the seats that was next to me, which left a fun surprise on my jeans and fingers. The ambiance is also pretty much nonexistent. I will say though that our waitress Chloe was nice, although not so much the restaurant and the food. For the expensive price, I would expect a lot better. You're better off just hitting one of the food trucks nearby.
There was one professional staff member who served us very well. The food was good, but the view was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Waited an hour for terrible food. 2 wrong dishes out of 4.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1