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Keei Cafe

Mamalohoa Highway 11, Captain Cook, Island of Hawaii, HI 96750
808 322 9992
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Ranked #5 of 14 restaurants in Captain Cook
4.5 of 5 stars 154 Reviews
Price range: RM60 - RM75
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Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Description: 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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Foxboro, MA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A Nice Quiet Spot”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

This place takes a few minutes from the Kona coast. . It was worth the trip. The view on the ride up was breathtaking. When we arrived for our 7:45 reservation, we found the restaurant half full. The bad weather must have been the reason, because the food was very good. I had the oven baked Brie with crostini and... More

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San Anselmo, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“This Is "The Place!"”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The hosts at the Areca Palms Estates B&B recommended Keei Cafe. What a grand dinner. Every dish was unique, especially the bisques and the seafood. And the sauces! We thought we were in Switzerland. This is "the place." Bruce Seltzer, San Anselmo, CA

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Phoenix, Arizona
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Introduction to big island of Hawaii local cuisine”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

I visited my sister in Kona and she couldn't wait to bring me to this restaurant. I can see why after dining on a high quality, delicious meal. Very fresh. We shared the roasted chicken split two plates. She had hers with curry and rice/brocollini and I had my half with garlic gravy and mashed potatoes/veggies. Both were wonderful. I... More

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ma
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51 reviews 51 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“excellent food and service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

this place has great food, great mai tais, fantastic dessert-try the bread pudding- and great service. it's only drawback is it does not accept credit cards. prices are good for the quality of food. the place is nicely decorated, very nice. waiter was also very friendly.

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15 reviews 15 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“I'm a fan of Ke'ei Cafe from w-a-y back.....”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013 via mobile

.....when they were at their original location and the ambiance was spartan and the furnishing were plastic patio tables and chairs. The food was great then and it has only gotten better over time! At the new location there is a totally charming dining room ~ lovely artwork and furnishings ~ an unobtrusive local guitarist playing several nights a week... More

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New Mexico
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25 reviews 25 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“One of our favorite meals on Big Island”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

A wonderful place to dine. Everything was fresh and fantastic. They definetly have THE BEST Mai Tai's that we have ever enjoyed. Thanks for a great dining experience.

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Eastham, Massachusetts
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“nice place, great food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Hawaiian fine dining at its best. reserve an outdoor balcony table for sunset and enjoy some fabulous fare.

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Sparks, Nevada
1 review
“Best local owned resturant that is neer Kona”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

The food and servise is the best of any restueran nerar Kona. Their is a fantistic view of the sea fom the tables. Prices are modrate. Try it you will like it. Robert Gronowski

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Vancouver, Canada
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68 reviews 68 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“The best dinner we had on our trip!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

Friendly service, and absolutely the freshest fish you could ever have. They take cash or check only no cards, but they have a bank machine on site that is cheaper than the Bank of Hawaii.

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Longmont, cO
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29 reviews 29 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Very Average”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

Slow is one thing but this was unbelievable. Waited 20 minutes with a reservation and then had no contact for another 20 minutes. Finally ordered drinks and it was 15 minutes more. Then it took 45 minutes to get our food. Unless you are at one of the couple of tables on the narrow porch, there is no atmosphere and... More

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