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Keei Cafe - Keei Cafe, Kealakekua, HI

Keei Cafe

4.7
4.7
711 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
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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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 9 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Brazilian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 322-9992
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Zeze

What 711 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Best Value

  • Hawaii

    Seafood

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Overall

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Food

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Service

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Ambience

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Value

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Neighbourhood gem

711 Reviews
  1. Memo

    San Francisco

    166 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    166 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great menu featuring fresh fish with several preparation options. Also a great roasted chicken, several salads, and tasty sides. Good cocktail and wine list. Service can be slow but it’s friendly and worth the wait!

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  2. bonvivant1

    Central Coast

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined here many times over the years and were happy to see that they are still in business after Covid. We wanted to celebrate my BFs birthday on Sunday but since they are closed Sunday, went one day earlier. The menu hasn’t changed in years but there is no reason for it to. The only drawback that evening was the noise level! Even with big, open windows, it was obnoxiously loud and my partner and I had to lean in to each other to be heard. I don’t remember it ever being that way and our server even commented on it and she is the daughter of the chef. Service was prompt and the food was delicious and perfectly cooked. We were happy diners (but overtaxed by the volume).

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed the food and service and would come again. We had the seafood cioppino (broth was excellent) and mahi mahi as main entrees with the eggplant as an appetizer.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food. Very reasonable prices for food AND wine. Great selection,  especially for seafood.

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  5. Konareef

    Las Vegas

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best chicken dish in any restaurant ever - half chicken in white peppercorn gravy.

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  6. LarryB

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service are consistently outstanding. The menu offers some unique choices not found at other nice restaurants.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food! This place is a real gem!! I would most definitely recommend!

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  8. Debbie

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been coming to the Keei Cafe for 20 years. We come every year when we visit Kona. We came in the beginning of August with our family, and it was wonderful. Then we were able to come on 11/18/23, and our Ahi dinner was amazing. We were sorry we didn't get to say hello to the owner, Bob, because he was busy in the kitchen. We can't wait to come again next June!!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love dining here…! Everything is super & the food is always amazing! Thank you!!

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  10. Bucky

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It is worth a drive to this local spot. The food is fresh and well sauced. The price is reasonable for Big Island. The front of the restaurant is on the second floor in the back facing the parking lot. A bit odd. The restaurant is lively with additional noise coming from coqui mating calls.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    After many years of enjoying Ke’ei, this was probably our last visit there. The service was slow and we did not get all of the items we ordered, the server apparently having missed our second appetizer. My boyfriend’s meal was edible but not hot when served. My meal was inedible,having been grossly overcooked. By the time someone came back to check, my boyfriend was finished after eating only half of his meal. The server looked at my meal and asked if that was how I ordered it. I had eaten three bites. I said no, and he took the plate, saying I didn’t think so- I’ll take it off the bill. I was SO hungry. I wanted it remade but was not given the option. We stopped at Black Rock Pizza and had a great meal with excellent service after we left there. I don’t think we will ever go back to Ke’ei, which saddens me, as we have celebrated all of our milestones there. Egregiously poor service. Horrible food.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, a beautifully prepared meal and as always, excellent service. Thank you so much, Ke-ei Cafe, for your consistency and giving us such a great experience.

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  13. Hippymom

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff and management were friendly and responsive and worked the room well to make sure customers were taken care of, waters filled, etc. The food itself was excellent - we both had the catch of the day with different sauces and a caprese salad to start. We enjoyed our meal immensely, but we were disappointed that they charged us an additional 3% service charge for paying with a credit card.

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  14. Notanepicurian

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in every respect. Nice to have a special place to celebrate away from town.

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  15. DavidDC

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply outstanding. The meal was a delight, beginning with seating on the balcony with the lovely view out to the ocean. The waitstaff was attentive and helpful. The local ahi taksu appetizer was amazing, one of the best things that I have ever tasted! The catch of the day (mahi mahi) numbers 1 and 3 were how all food should be, perfectly prepared and very fresh. The tropical bread pudding and the mango cobbler were also spectacular. It was all really, really impressive. Keei Cafe is a destination not to be missed!

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  16. MariaS

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great food in a warm, casual setting. As good for a weekday dinner as for a celebration. Can't go wrong with Keei Cafe.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was tasty but the Ono fish on the salad was significantly undercooked. Disappointing because I have always had excellent meals here.

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  18. JKona

    Hawaii

    93 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought out of town guests. Everyone enjoyed the food and laid back atmosphere. And of course the service was welcoming and friendly as always.

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  19. ConnieV

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Keei Cafe is the place to go for a wonderful meal! Keei Cafe is a small family restaurant and they do it right every time!

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  20. steveC

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Put it on your must go list. Excellent food! Wonder staff

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  21. ABQMIMI

    New Mexico

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Keei Cafe is the best! We had dinner a week ago. We love the curry 'catch' and then I read reviews raving about the duck...we came back and shared duck...and a portobellow appetiver..both were wonderful...dessert: Macnut piet---also a reasonbly small portion and a reasonable price that two could have a sweet 'bite' after a delightful dinner! Kudos to Keei. Its the best deal on the Big Island!

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  22. steveh

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The daily catch Mahi Mahi special was amazing. The service was exceptional and staff recommendations were spot on. Wish we found this gem sooner. Will have to wait until our next trip to enjoy again.

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  23. NancyE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was perfectly prepared and plated. Waitress and owner helped us with special dietary needs. Lilikoi cheesecake not to be missed!

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  24. ABQMIMI

    New Mexico

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the curry catch of the day. The best crabcakes anywhere. Great coconut flan. Window table is private and 'airy' but a lot of road noise. We've been coming back when on the Big Island. Frist time over 10 years ago.

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  25. Dave

    Austin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Our experience this time was strange. We were here a year an a half ago and had a wonderful experience but not this time. They didn't ask if we wanted any drinks until way after taking our order while passing by our empty table.....got half our food order incorrect. Food was barley warm (the vegetables - fish was seared correctly but wife's fish was slightly overcooked but also barely warm. Never once came over to check (with the exception of the bus boy who attentively cleared the table) - we left our cash and walked out and nobody took even a glance to say goodbye, thank you - completely checked out. Not a dining experience or sadly disappointing.

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  26. JohnJ

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent-prepared well and nice presentation. Service was attentive and friendly. I would recommend an outdoor table as indoors with many tables was noisier than I like. Parking is not adequate on a busy night.

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  27. LoriD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been a customer for many years and the quality of the food and service has been excellent

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  28. KKLS

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I live in Kona and Keep Cafe is my reliable go to place for special occasions. Food is always great.

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  29. marciaw

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was such a treat to find this hidden treasure. It was recommended by a friend who winters in Hawaii and it was fabulous. My eggplant appetizer was incredible and my main meal was delicious albeit a little over done. I would definitely return and recommend.

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  30. Lynne

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, good service, good menu . This is a great family-run restaurant.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice service and excellent meals. A bit too much sauce on the Ahi nachos and entrees came too soon after the nachos, so felt a little rushed. Lovely location and space, marred somewhat by stacks of boxes at the entry and an incongruous Budweiser pool table light. Would definitely go back!

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  32. JKona

    Hawaii

    93 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Welcoming relaxing environment with terrific food. The mahi mahi and duck breast were excellent and we always enjoy the eggplant rolls for appetizers. The friendly owner and staff and live music make this place special.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and the musician is awesome! We love the atmosphere and the imaginative food prepared with expertise in the kitchen. Steak and porkchop is our favorite.

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  34. JohnW

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I wanted to give the waitress at least a 6. It was a great night because of her. The food was great also.

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  35. Steve

    Columbus

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unassuming location with beautiful sunset view, eclectic menu and attentive service

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  36. Sven

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal and wonderful time. The fresh catch items were great as were the cocktails. The service was great and all the servers seemed very cool. The location is also nice and you can see the sunset even though it may not seem so looking at the location on the map.

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  37. KevinF

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great friendly service. Food was delicious. Will definitely return.

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  38. Shortini

    Hawaii

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Keei is becoming one of our favorite spots. This visit was our 5 th time in the last year.

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  39. LarryB

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very diverse menu complemented by interesting specials. The chef and service team do an outstanding job. We've been here numerous times now and they never fail to impress.

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  40. KKLS

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always love the fish options, especially the Lilikoi sauce preparation. I have tried all the delicious meat options, lamb and duck being my favorite. But I always go back to the various seafood options as they know how to prepare and cook it perfectly. And the staff is always so nice. One of the best places to eat in Kona.

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FAQs

Keei Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 711 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Keei Cafe

79-7511 Mamalaloha Hw, Kealakekua, HI 96750

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Kailua-Kona
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
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