Lava Pit Hawaiian Grill

This is a solid, go to place for quick, healthy food in Orinda's Theater Square.  Dine in or take out, both good options here.

Kalua Pork is a must get here for me.  Succulent, flavorful, not too fatty, served with cabbage and rice.  Kids are fans of the BBQ Chicken, in a teriyaki sauce, with sushi rice.  They also like Chicken Katsu, which is basically chicken strips, but a can't miss kid pleaser.  Wife gets the Curry Vegetables, which are good, maybe more of an island approach with a little less spice and curry kick than we'd prefer, but the hot sauce on the table or a dash of sirracha at home easily fixes that.  Brown rice is also an option, on the healthier side, which we appreciate.

Better and different taste than your typical HI spot.

Horrible dry food!!  I was so disappointed because the reviews are glowing about this place.  I got the meat BBQ, a salad and brown rice.  What a waste of my money.  The only thing that was great was the fact the cupcake store was across the way.   Think the owners need to eat their own food to see if they are representing Hawaiian food in good light or are they just wanting to make money.