Keei Cafe

Name: Keei Cafe
Address: 79-7511 Mamalaloha Hw, Kealakekua, HI, United States, 96750
Telephone: (808) 322-9992
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

554 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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In 1995 with a vision to open a small family "Coffee Cafe" Owner Bob Miyashiro and his wife Gina open the original Keei Cafe in a old former Fish Market in Honaunau, Hawaii on the Big Island. Finally after borrowing enough from their father, Brothers Bob and Dennis along with Sister Joyce the new Keei Cafe was Born in Hokukano. Again with the Brazilian touch for food friendly colors and using local woods, Gina helped create the decor that surrounds the "New" Keei Cafe at Hokukano. Opened in early 2005, the new Cafe features local artist painting and carvings on the walls. Koa table help make the Cafe have a warm and welcome feel perfect for families or guests looking for a resort type meal with a upcounty price. Family owned and operated with the additon of Gina's sister and Brother in Law, Chef Zeze and Batista, in the kitchen to use the freshes local ingredients to prepare creavtive and and delicious menu items with nightly specials. Please come to experience the flavors!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 1, 2022

10:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, Brazilian
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Phone number
(808) 322-9992
Website
http://www.keeicafe.net/#!
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Zeze

Location
79-7511 Mamalaloha Hw Kealakekua, HI 96750
Neighborhood
Kailua-Kona
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Popular dishes

Eggplant Rolls
Grilled Strips of Eggplants Stuffed with Herbed Couscous, Topped with Our Housemade Marinara Sauce, Grated Parmesan Cheese and Basil Pesto
- 3 Pc$7.95
- 5 Pc$9.95
Local Ahi Katsu (Seasonal)*
Sashimi Grade Local Ahi Wrapped in Roasted Seaweed, Dipped in Tempura Batter and Coated in Panko Crumbs. Pan Seared and Served with Warm Wasabi Butter Sauce
- Market Price
Fresh Local Sashimi (Seasonal)*
Fresh Local Catch Ahi (When Available)
- Market Price
Baked Brie$9.95
Brie Wrapped in Layers of Phyllo Dough and Oven Baked to a Crispy Golden Brown. Served with Toasted Bread with Sundried Tomato Pesto and Basil Pesto
Ahi Poke Nachos (When Available)*
Hawaiian Style Poke on Crispy Won Ton Pi Chips, Fresh Diced Tomatoes, Avocados and Green Onions. Drizzled with Spicy Chili Aioli and Savory Soy Glaze
- Market Price

Salads

Honaunua Salad$7.95
Organic Spring Mix, Grape Tomatoes & Feta Cheese. Housemade Balsamic Dressing
Miso Salad$7.95
Organic Spring Mix, Green Papaya Slivers, Cucumber Spears. Housemade Peanut Miso Dressing
Greek Salad$8.95
Organic Spring Mix, Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives, Grape Tomatoes, Sweet Maui Onions. Housemade Zesty Citrus Vinaigrette
Caprese Salad$10.95
Local Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella Slices, Tender Basil Leaves, Sweet Maui Onions Drizzled in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and our Housemade Balsamic Reduction Glaze
Seared Shrimp and Scallop Salad*$13.95
Organic Spring Mix, Local Avocado, Grape Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onions, Pickled Quail Eggs (When Available) Seared Shrimps and Scallops. Housemade Asian Vinaigrette

Soups

Soup of the Day$5.95
Vegetarian Black Bean Soup$8.95
A Heary Housemade Soup Topped with Sour Cream and Fresh Salso. Served with a Warm Tortilla
Cioppino-Fisherman's Stew*$13.95
An Assortment of Fresh Seafood Including Mussels, Shrimp, Scallops, Squid, Fresh Fish in a Rich Tomato/White Wine Broth. Served with Crusty Bread

Catch of the Day

Catch of the Day #1*
With our Famous Flousemade Ke' ei Cafe Yellow Curry Sauce. Served with White or Brown Rice and a Vegetable Medley
- Market Price
Catch of the Day #2*
With Our Lemon Caper Butter Sauce, Fresh Whipped Potatoes, Carmelized Onions and a Vegetable Medley
- Market Price
Catch of the Day #3*
On Your Choice of Either Miso Salad with Peanut Miso Dressing, Greek Salad with Zesty Citrus Vinaigrette or Honaunau Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Market Price
Catch of the Day #4*
With Our Daily Housemade Special Sauce, Whipped Potatoes, Asparagus Spears, Hamakua Ali' i Mushrooms, Wilted Spinach and a Vegetable Medley
- Market Price

Entree's

with Catch of Day Fajita* $23.95

Roasted Half Chicken*$25.95
Experience Ke' ei Cafe's Yellow Thai Curry Sauce or White Wine Peppercorn Gravy, with Your Choice of White or Brown Rice, Whipped Potatoes & a Vegetable Medley
Roasted Pork Chops*$23.95
Your Choice of Either Peppercorn Gravy or Spiced Pineapple Glaze. Served with Steamed White or Brown Rice or Whipped Potatoes & a Vegetable Medley
Pan Seared Ribeye Steak*$36.95
Caramelized Onions & Red Wine Peppercorn Gravy with Either Steamed White or Brown Rice or Whipped Potatoes & a Vegetable Medley
Rack of Lamb*$41.95
Australian Rack of Lamb, Pan Seared and Oven Finished with Red Wine Sauce, Whipped Potatoes & a Vegetable Medley
Roasted Duck Breast*$31.95
Roasted and Served with a Red Wine Reduction Sauce, Whipped Potatoes, Asparagus Spears, Sauteed Alii Mushrooms, Wilted Spinach & a Vegetable Medley
Seafood Pasta$25.95
Fresh Fish, Scallops, Shrimp, Mussels Sauteed with Onions, Garlic and White Wine on a Bed of Fettucine and Your Choice of Housemade Marinara Sauce or Basil Pesto
Creamy Shrimp Alfredo$24.95
Sauteed Garlic Shrimp in White Wine. Served on a Bed of Fettuccine Pasta with Creamy Parmesan Sauce and Topped with Grated Parmesan Cheese
Pasta Primavera$21.95
Your Choice of Chicken or Tofu with Sauteed Vegetables, Smothered in a Basil Pesto or Marinara Sauce and Topped with Grated Parmesan Cheese
Spicy Fajitas$18.95
Your Choice of Either Chicken or Tofu, with our Housemade Fajita Black Bean Sauce, Onion and Pepper Stir Fry in a Soft Flour Tortilla. Organic Greens, Salsa, Avocado and Sour Cream. (2 Fajitas)

Desserts

add $2 for Ala Mode

Homemade Coconut Flan with Fresh Lilikoi Sauce$7.95
Warm Tropical Bread Pudding$7.95
Made with Punalu'u Sweet Bread, Fresh Bananas and Hawaiian Pineapple. Drizzled with Chocolate and Caramel Sauce, Strawberry and Seasonal Sauce
Mango Cobbler$8.95
Served with a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream, Fresh Lilikoi Sauce ad Strawberry Sauce
Warm Lava Flow$7.95
Rich Chocolate Flourless Cake with Molten Chocolate Center. Served with Seasonal Sauce, Chocolate and Caramel Drizzle
Warm Macadamia Nut Pie$7.95
Served with a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream and Drizzled with Chocolate and Caramel Drizzle
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Sundae$7.95
2 Scoops Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate and Strawberry Sauce, Cashews and Topped with Whipped Cream
Single Scoop Sundae$5.95
Kailua Candyrs "Oh MY" Lilikoi Cheesecake$9.95
Kailua Candy's Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake$9.95

Beverages

San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water$6.95
Henry Weinhard Premium Soda$5.95
Honey Vanilla Cream, Orange Creme or Original Root Beer
Coke$3.95
Diet Coke$3.95
Sprite$3.95
Gingerale$3.95
Orange Juice$4.95
Cranberry Juice$4.95
Pineapple Juice$4.95
Pomegranate Juice$4.95
Tropical Brewed Iced Tea$4.95
Hawaiian Ginger Lemonade$5.95
Reed's Ginger Ale (When Available)$5.95
Herbal Hot Teas$3.95
Chamomile, Peppermint, Earl Grey or Green Tea
Freshly Brewed Coffee$3.95

Domestic Beer

$5.95

Budweiser
Coors Light

Premium Beer

$6.95

Kona Brew
Corona
Guinness
Newcastle
Heineken
Sierra Nevada

House Wine by the Glass

$7.95. Premium wine list available upon request

Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
White Zinfandel

What 554 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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JK
JKona
Hawaii
83 reviews
vip
5.0
83 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Still the best place for dinner in Kona area. Relaxed setting, friendly service and terrific food and drinks. This time our group had ono, sashimi, pasta Alfredo and the chicken. Everyone loved their meals. The chicken is really the best chicken ever. I never order chicken but here I will rarely order anything else. Cocktails and desserts were fantastic too. Come here and settle in for a relaxed meal. Not your place if you’re looking for a quick meal or are in a hurry.
RG
RenGro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food4service3ambience4
Loved the atmosphere. Food was delicious! A hidden gem of a place. Go check it out!
C
Carole
Palm Springs
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Such a gem and welcome change from the coastal restaurant scene!! Perfect date night. Interesting menu-Duck was excellent, cooked to perfection, Hubs lived the lamb. Friendly service. We’ll be regulars.
L
Lehua
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent pork chop and duck. Outstanding desserts. Decent reasonably priced wine. Excellent service.
S
Shortini
Hawaii
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our visit last Saturday 6/18/22 was my second visit in 18 years, The food and service were outstanding. I love dinning at Ke'ei cafe.
JM
JimM
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service and food.
DS
DavidS
Hawaii
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful evening! The food is always consistent. The staff is very friendly and attentive.
KM
KathyM
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Out of the way of the downtown Kona hubbub, great food, Bread Pudding was delicious, great service.
KH
KeithH
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Ribeye and porkchops are delicious and the employees are very courteous. Cant wait to try more.
KJ
KonaJoan
Hawaii
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent and portions generous. Service was attentive and prompt. Definitely going back.
JF
JeanetteF
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was excellent. We love the variety of choices.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Let me start by saying, this is one of our favorites on the island. It’s a ways out from the resort areas and frequented mostly with locals. On this particular night, the kitchen was extremely slow. We eat there once on every visit, 4 times a year. It’s generally a little long for the food to be prepared, but on this night it was way too slow. Perhaps they were short handed.
D
Dk71
Portland
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience5
Keei Cafe was very accessible from our rental condo in Keahou. We'd had a recommendation from a local resident as a 'must go'. My husband had the eggplant rolls and loved them! Beautifully prepared and presented. Unfortunately, the shrimp on my salad was really awful (frozen, overcooked?) However, our desserts were delicious: mac nut pie and chocolate lava cake. The wait staff and owner were very nice! We'll definitely go again.
OE
OEGor
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Liked everything but with one small complaint. The bill included an unannounced surcharge for using a credit card. Other that that...the service was very good, the food was very good, sitting on the balcony was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I decided to try Keei Cafe due to recommendations and were so happy with our meal! The restaurant itself was lovely but the staff was kind with great recommendations. Our ahi was perfect, as well as the sides accompanying them. We will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fantastic time dining at Keei Cafe. I had only recently heard of the restaurant after 25 years visiting, and now living on, the island so I didn't know what to expect. The food was wonderful. Such a great change of pace from others in the area. The restaurant is warm and welcoming and you can tell there are a lot of regulars. We had the duck and steak among other things and both were delicious and cooked perfectly. Also, BYOB is a huge plus!
l
lunch4u
Anchorage
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Lovely place with great food! Friendly and efficient staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
There is no better half roasted (boneless) chicken on the entire island. Served with gravy topped mashed potato’s and veggies. Absolutely perfect combo. Keei Cafe is our favorite restaurant.
SF
SharonF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food great, service great, nice servers; Wish they had more vegan options as only found two vegan options...but what we had, was excellent, wonderful black bean soup
OT
OpenTable Diner
Victoria
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
My soup was basically just a ban of beans with a ti y dollop of sour cream in it, my child’s meal was forgotten about (took almost an hour to arrive) and the pasta was a bit too Al de te, but flavourful. The Mango Cobbler was divine! Lovely people. Would give it another chance, might have just been an off night as they were quite busy.
NB
NancyB
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing cuisine with reasonable prices. Presentation, quality, and atmosphere was delightful and relaxing. Great service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Seated immediately upon arrival. Scallop & shrimp salad & cocktail outstanding. Spouse ordered seafood pasta. Food served very quickly.
LB
LauraB
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual we enjoyed our meals. It was nice to see they were open again.
DS
DavidS
Hawaii
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
We had a wonderful meal! The food was excellent! The restaurant was pretty busy and was a little noisy that night. We still had an excellent time. This is my favorite restaurant in the Kona area. I definitely would recommend.
JD
JudithD
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food here is always delicious. The salads and fish are fresh; his sauces are wonderful; and the prices are reasonable. A very nice wine list too.
MT
MaryT
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Keei Cafe is always a favorite for us. Our dinner Saturday 4/16 did not disappoint. Food cooked perfectly, the best vegetable medley out there as a side, and beautifully presented. They’ve expanded their menu, too, which is a welcome plus. It remains at the top of our list for elegant casual dining.
MY
MidgeY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We stumbled upon this delightful place 11 years ago when we got married. We returned to the island and went on our search to find it again. We did! It is as wonderful as we remembered. It was about an hour drive from our resort and certainly worth the drive. It’s a hidden jewel that is worth seeking out! So nice and friendly and the food is fabulous! Don’t forget to order dessert! The mango cobbler is fabulous, but everything looked great!
MR
MistyR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
The staff are very friendly and the food was excellent. I will be visiting Keei Café often.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of the best restaurants we found during our 3 weeks on the Big Island. Make sure you go!
RC
RobertC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The pineapple pork chops were fabulous. Tasty, generous helpings.
C
Coco
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Love the location - nice and cool and everyone is so friendly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
Enjoyed the food and smiles. I think service ethic could be worked on. Over all was a nice dinner ! Would eat here again
DV
DuaneV
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, great people at a price to be expected for Hawaii. Worth the drive from north Kona.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent. The best rib eye ever!
S
Suzanne
Portland
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always has been and always will be our favorite Restaurant here on the Big Island
IN
ItalianadaNesso
Sacramento
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Our evening at Keei Cafe was delightful. Three of us ordered the fresh fish, which was Ono, with a couple of different preparations. It was outstanding. The restaurant was very busy when we arrived for our reservation, but we were seated right away. Service from the Wait Staff was a little slow getting started, but you could tell they were just a bit short-handed. Overall it was a very pleasant experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We have been here before and find the experience delightful each time we visit.
KH
KaiH
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great I had the ribeye it was perfectly cooked, my wofe had the alfredo we also had a couple of pupus (appetizers) and split a salad which were all great! The service was really quick too
K
Kimo
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've been eating at the Keei Cafe for over 25 years. We took some friends who had not been there before, and it was a big hit (for them...we already knew ;-) ). Ahi Katsu, Cioppino Fisherman's Stew, Mahi-Mahi in the special mango sauce and lamp chops (best on the Big Island); Warm lava flow (ala mode) and Bread Pudding (ala mode). Looking forward to our next trip there!! Mahalo Bob and Zeze!

FAQs

Keei Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 554 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 1, 2022

10:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

79-7511 Mamalaloha Hw Kealakekua, HI 96750

Additional information

Neighborhood
Kailua-Kona
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Brazilian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Zeze
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.keeicafe.net/#!
Phone number
(808) 322-9992

Keei Cafe

Make a reservation

Additional information

Seafood Pasta

Eggplant Rolls

Mango Cobbler

Appetizers

Eggplant Rolls

Local Ahi Katsu (Seasonal)*

Fresh Local Sashimi (Seasonal)*

Baked Brie$9.95

Ahi Poke Nachos (When Available)*

Salads

Honaunua Salad$7.95

Miso Salad$7.95

Greek Salad$8.95

Caprese Salad$10.95

Seared Shrimp and Scallop Salad*$13.95

Soups

Soup of the Day$5.95

Vegetarian Black Bean Soup$8.95

Cioppino-Fisherman's Stew*$13.95

Catch of the Day

Catch of the Day #1*

Catch of the Day #2*

Catch of the Day #3*

Catch of the Day #4*

Entree's

Roasted Half Chicken*$25.95

Roasted Pork Chops*$23.95

Pan Seared Ribeye Steak*$36.95

Rack of Lamb*$41.95

Roasted Duck Breast*$31.95

Seafood Pasta$25.95

Creamy Shrimp Alfredo$24.95

Pasta Primavera$21.95

Spicy Fajitas$18.95

Desserts

Homemade Coconut Flan with Fresh Lilikoi Sauce$7.95

Warm Tropical Bread Pudding$7.95

Mango Cobbler$8.95

Warm Lava Flow$7.95

Warm Macadamia Nut Pie$7.95

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Sundae$7.95

Single Scoop Sundae$5.95

Kailua Candyrs "Oh MY" Lilikoi Cheesecake$9.95

Kailua Candy's Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake$9.95

Beverages

San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water$6.95

Henry Weinhard Premium Soda$5.95

Coke$3.95

Diet Coke$3.95

Sprite$3.95

Gingerale$3.95

Orange Juice$4.95

Cranberry Juice$4.95

Pineapple Juice$4.95

Pomegranate Juice$4.95

Tropical Brewed Iced Tea$4.95

Hawaiian Ginger Lemonade$5.95

Reed's Ginger Ale (When Available)$5.95

Herbal Hot Teas$3.95

Freshly Brewed Coffee$3.95

Domestic Beer

Budweiser

Coors Light

Premium Beer

Kona Brew

Corona

Guinness

Newcastle

Heineken

Sierra Nevada

House Wine by the Glass

Chardonnay

Sauvignon Blanc

Merlot

Cabernet Sauvignon

White Zinfandel

Overall ratings and reviews