Keoki's Paradise

I had a fantastic experience at Keokis with Kim on Tuesday! I came with my husband and two friends for dinner. We had a reservation and got seated right away. The atmosphere is lovely, with beautiful landscaping, calm live music, and a very attentive and friendly staff. My husband ordered wine, we shared a few appetizers and the catch of the day plate. This was the BEST fish I’ve ever eaten in my life! Truly culinary masterpiece. Unfortunately I am severely lactose intolerant and could not eat the desert ice cream pie everyone raves about. I saw other tables order it and was sad over my lack of dairy, but we got the non dairy dessert and it was good. I thought it actually was a little too sweet but to satisfied the sweet tooth without upsetting my belly. Oh and the coconut shrimp was perfectly crusted and fried. Loved our time there and we appreciate Kim and staff taking good care of us!

One of our favorite dining experiences on the island. Exactly what we expected...not blown away, but every dish was very good, service was friendly & excellent (Brie like the cheese - great way to remember her name), and portion of dessert (lava cake) was huge. Great island atmosphere! Thank you!

I recently visited Keoki’s Paradise after reading numerous glowing reviews online, but unfortunately, my experience was far from what those reviews led me to expect. The restaurant's ambiance was mediocre at best, it gives off the impression of being an upscale tropical dining experience, but in reality, the setting felt quite dated and underwhelming. The lighting and décor lacked any real charm or atmosphere, and it just didn’t feel like the special dining spot it's made out to be online. I ordered the Panko and Macadamia Nut Crusted Fish, which was priced at $39. For that cost, I was expecting a flavorful, well-balanced dish with a decent portion size. What I got instead was a dish that was almost half the portion you’d expect, dripping in oil, and completely lacking in freshness or finesse. The excessive oil overpowered any taste the macadamia crust might have had, and it left a heavy, greasy aftertaste that made it difficult to enjoy. It felt more like an overpriced tourist trap item than a thoughtfully prepared entrée. My friends also ordered cocktails, hoping to enjoy some tropical blends to enhance the evening. To our disappointment, the cocktails were among the worst they’d tried on the island, tasting watered down, unbalanced, and far from the craft-level drinks you’d expect at a supposedly popular local spot. Every drink seemed rushed and flat, definitely not worth the price or the hype. Overall, my experience at Keoki’s Paradise was extremely disappointing. The ambiance, food, and drinks all fell well below expectations, and I honestly feel like I was misled by the overly generous online reviews. If you're planning a nice dinner or looking for quality food and drinks on Kauai, I strongly advise skipping this place. There are far better restaurants nearby that offer a much more authentic, enjoyable, and reasonably priced experience.

Incredible dining experience. I made a reservation and was phoned a day before to confirm the reservation. Upon arriving there was no wait time and seated quickly. It was lunch time but they had no issue with me waiting for the dinner menu. Ordered a lavender lemonade which was flavorful. Prime Rib was delicious and salad was fresh.

Remarkable experience We went to get the chefs special served 4 to 5pm daily. Kale salad and kalua pork fried Muffin and taro sweet roll with the addicting cinnamon honey butter Panko macadamia nut fish Keokis fish - superb sauce Huli pie - huge and very delightful Mango pono pie - i was missing the mango taste Lavender lemonade cocktail - delish Accoustic singer was so soothing to the ears Decor inside was superb Staff were super friendly. All the food we had was superb. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience.

Called for lunch reservations and they were very accommodating to our group of 7. We ate at 11:30 and it wasn't busy until we left. The fish and chips were good. We really enjoyed the panko and Parmesan fish which was swordfish. They are served with rice, pasta salad and slaw. The prime rib sandwich, burger and fish tacos were pretty good. The Hula pie was lots of fun and we shared three of them. We celebrated a birthday and received a card and pie on the house. Service was good. We weren't in a hurry so the slower pace meal was fine with us.

Wasn’t sure what to expect based on other Google reviews but we had a 10/10 meal and experience at Keoki’s. The food was great but our server, Andrew made the experience even better. Andrew was so attentive and had incredible suggestions both on the menu and around the island. We had the Keoki style fish and the duo and both were delish. We also really enjoyed the coconut mojito and the kale salad! The interior of the restaurant was super cute and tropical as well.

Incredible atmosphere, food was good though the portions are not large, as for the service, it was average at best. 2 of our 5 meals were completely wrong, drinks stayed empty for 5+ minutes 2 separate times and bringing steak knives 10 minutes after bringing a steak,..

Ambience and setting were great! Food was meh and overpriced. Maybe go get drinks or something simple if you want to check it out but eat your main meal elsewhere.

Definitely not the best Mai Tai's by far, for $17 couldn't taste any alcohol at all, mostly juice. Hoisin ribs great but Kalua nachos had no flavor whatsoever. Not coming back.

I went here with some friends to celebrate my 30th birthday and I am so glad we made that decisions. We are visiting Kaui from Rhode Island and heard raving reviews about this restaurant! The seafood was so fresh, the drinks were strong and the vibes were just right. I ordered the 2 fish special (mahi mahi & swordfish) and added lobster tail was an incredible meal!! The staff went above and beyond and gave us a free Hulu pie and a song. Amazing service (and a bit pricey) but so worth it!

After losing my shirt at Beach House, we decided to return to Keoki's Paradise . Used Open Table to get a 445pm Sunday reservation. Ordered off the Chef's Sampler Menu, available 4-5pm each day. No more carrot cake muffins with CSM, which comes with an appetizer and a main course dish . Wife got the breaded fried calamari, with ketchup, while I got the Kale salad. Normally not a fan of Kale, but loved this salad, complete with pieces of fig, candied walnuts with just a hint of dressing. Gave the pickled beet and feta cheese to the wife. Kale was soft and not as rough as raw kale, almost as if it was cooked slightly, making it more appealing to non Kale eaters, like me. Wife's meal came with Panko Crusted Fish, in this case swordfish. Portion size about the same as the crusted mahi mahi at Beach House, but swordfish is more expensive than mahi mahi. Not my favorite, as swordfish is rougher and less flavorful than Mahi Mahi. But wife's favorite is swordfish. My main course was 4 ribs, with guava bbq sauce on the side. Ribs on the dry side, but very little fat or gristle. Sprinkled a few drops of the sugary guava bbq sauce on each rib to add flavor. Big serving size, even gave a rib to my wife, who had a small portion of swordfish. Hula pie costs extra with the Chef's Sampler Menu. Saw 3 senior men and 2 women consume three Hula pies, when the last time our party of three adults just did consume one Hula pies. You won't see me eating a 100 gram of sugar Hula pie, as the resulting sugar spike would cause prediabetic me to be carried off on a stretcher. Each Chef's Sampler menu item was $32, up from $27 in 2021. Total bill was $64 before tax and tip, a relief to my wallet after the $135 Beach house bill.

Service staff was very friendly and personable. Ambience is nice. We were seated in front of the live entertainment. He did very well also. My issue is with the cook on the prime rib and fish we ordered and the fact that the server herself brought the plates and somehow didn't catch the fact that it wasn't even close to the medium rare that was ordered. I'll say I try everything I can to just be positive about places we go or just not review at all, but this isn't it for us, especially considering the cost for the dish. I really hope no one gets the same we did, I'll post a picture so you can see yourself. The drinks were pretty good, my fish dish was ok and was also overcooked. I did not take a picture as I was starving and ate it pretty quickly. For the cost, the cuts were quite small. (I am a fan of fine dining and understand portion sizing. This was small even for that being my basis for comparison) Hopefully this doesn't happen for anyone else. There are other great establishments in the area and honestly, I'm hoping this was a fluke.

This was one of our favorite meals in Kauai. I got the guava chicken which was delicious and also a huge portion!! My boyfriend got the macnut crusted fish and loved that too. It's such a cute place with how they decorated it. It's a nice place to unwind and spend some time at. Our service was wonderful and the lady who helped us was very friendly and helpful in answering our questions.

Wow! What a great experience, and definitely the atmosphere of an old style quintessential Hawaiian restaurant. Open air, high wood ceilings, cool breezes, and surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. It doesn't get much better, with a menu of Hawaiian cuisine. Loved it. We settled in for a relaxing mid-afternoon meal and the staff was very friendly and fun. I immediately looked at the drink menu and there were some interesting, unique options, a couple at $25. apiece. I chose the house special, a Mai Tai at $17., so high but not outrageous. It came with an umbrella, a pineapple wedge, lime, all in a very cool glass with a face on it. We both ordered the fish tacos, and oh my goodness, some of the best I've ever had. Large chucks of blackened and grilled Ahi, with the avacado, pico de gallo, and other fixings it was super delicious, all nestled nicely in two tortillas that held up while eating them. It came with salsa and freshly made chips. So good, and filling. Ending the meal we shared a dessert of taro bread pudding with pineapple chunks and coconut. Also, excellent. They've been in that location since 1986, and frankly I'd go back every day just for the atmosphere. It reminded me of places I ate in French Polynesia. Very cool!

This place was awesome! We called ahead and got a reservation. The half outdoor part of the restaurant was beautiful! My kids loved the tropical theme. The little apple cake muffins were so good that were brought out before our meal. We all were fighting over them. Fast service and good food!

We arrived and we told our table wasn't ready so we hit the bar for a cocktail. They were good table was ready about 20 minutes after our reservation. I asked the waiter what his favorite things on the menu were and if the Caesar salad was delicious to which he steered me towards the seafood risotto and then the fish platter- Caesar salad and risotto were awful! I didn't eat either and the waiter didn't do a thing about them even when told - . The fish platter was excellent. The shrimp starters were excellent and the dessert was excellent service. OK wine always arrived. Warm needed to be chilled for an additional 30 minutes overall three stars.

We had a delicious meal, tasty drinks, and a great experience at Keoki's! Server was great and especially great with our little boy. Part of the restaurant's charm is the decor and building itself. My son had so much fun walking around, crossing the bridges, and looking at the fish. The muffins that they bring you to start the meal are delicious We would dine here again when we return to Kauai.

This is part of the "Duke's" Franchise restaurants and they are all pretty consistent. Expect a really cool location decorated amazingly for the tourists to come and enjoy with great indoor and outdoor seating. Food is good but not great and portions are small (except for the Hula pie). Ordered the panko fresh fish and doubled up on the bok choy instead of the rice. Wife had the fish tacos. We always get the Hula pie for dessert and to be honest it is probably the number 1 reason we keep coming back. Our server was today was friendly and very attentive. We had a nice meal for our last meal on the island and will be back!

Loved every minute of our time at Keoki's Paradise. Ice cold beer. The "Keoki style" fish. And two big slices of Hula Pie. It was all good. We hit the tail end of live music. Wish it had lasted longer. Great view from our table of the surrounding gardens and large trees. Our server was friendly and had a good sense of humor. I would go back!

Of all the restaurants we visited in Kauai, Keoki's was the only one we visited on consecutive days. Their service, ambiance, and quality of food are incomparable. My only regret is that we were never able to make it for their chef's tasting between 4-5pm. But both times we went for dinner we were seated immediately without a reservation. Live Hawaiian singer. Chickens by your feet. Waterfalls by the dining area. What else can you ask for?

First off the whole ambiance makes the dining experience here spectacular. They have multiple seating areas and most are surrounded by a large water feature with plants and flowers. They had live music on an early Saturday evening and just added to the whole Hawaiian vibes. Food was great. Yummy salad, amazing carrot muffins, good spareribs, and that hula pie is a must order! We took home most of the entree to make sure we could eat that pie! Our server was sweet and kind. She always checked in on us. Highly recommend this place for a great dining experience.

Great ambiance and excellent service. I enjoyed the salad and their carrot muffins very much! Ribs were okay. My husband enjoyed their prime rib a lot and I liked my pina colada in my pineapple! Lol They gave us a slice of hula pie for my daughter's birthday. Loved the live music and ambiance. Watch out for the flies though so many of them!

The food was very good and service was good. Would probably come again. Presentation was very nice and having music for a brunch was a real plus.

* Bacon cheeseburger 4/5 * Loco moco 4/5 Super cool atmosphere. Live singer/performer. Perfect volume where you don't have to yell over him, and you can still have a conversation. Bacon cheeseburger was above average very good. Loco Moco was the best I had on this island. Tons and tons of meat, if anything, it could've used a little more rice.

Atmosphere was great the live music was amazing and the food was a 10 hands down!!! Highly recommend

Dinner here was wonderful! The table bread was so dang good! Pineapple and carrot bread! We took some home, you can buy it only 75 cents a piece. Trust me you're gonna wanna take some to go! This was the best prime rib I have ever had in my entire life!!! My family could not stop eating from my plate! I'm not even a huge prime rib person typically but I am so grateful to have tried it! It was an experience!! My hubs got the crusted ahi with purple potatoes in a creamy chive sauce.

This place is immacualte. It is everything you would wish for in an establishment. They have exquisite ambiance that enlightens the whole experience. The view that you are set upon are phenomenal. If you are celebrating any occasion they are ready to celebrate you! They helped us celebrate our honeymoon with an extra dessert treat that did highlight our experience to the max. We had an amazing meal ordering their cajun baja fish tacos with their guacomole, pico de gallo, shaved jalapeno, and roasted tomatillo aioli. We also LOVED their kale salad with daily goat cheese, asian pear pickled beets, figs, fresh pineapple, candied macademia nuts, loalc honey with white balsamic vinegerette. Everything we tasted was amazing. You can't go wrong with this place to celebrate any occasion.

Must make a reservation. We were a group of 6 with a reservation at 8:30pm. The restaurant was huge. It had such a great atmosphere. Service was phenomenal. Our table came with complimentary carrot cake muffins with cinnamon butter. We had to order seconds. The cocktails drinks were strong and delicious. The food was fantastic. We loved everything we ordered. Since our reservation was late some dishes were sold out but our server made great alternatives. They accidentally brought us the wrong item, the calamari so they comped it off our bill without us even needing to tell them. It was tender and fried to perfection. We would gladly order it next time. We celebrated a birthday and they also comped us a hula pie which was the perfect ending to an already perfect dinner. I can't wait to return.

Came here for an Anniversary Dinner. Certainly one of the better dining experiences in the Poipu Beach vicinity. Unparalleled ambiance with lush waterfall features in the garden and around the restaurant. Tasteful tropical themed decor and furnishings. An extra special treat to learn that they offer an early bird Chef's Tasting Menu daily for seatings from 4-5 pm...$32 for a Starter & Entree. We were seated just before 5 pm and decided to order off the Tasting Menu... * Kale Salad Starter -- with goat cheese, Asian pear, figs, candied macadamia, some seasonal fruit and a honey vinaigrette. Lovely salad. * Hurricane Kalua Pork Fries Starter -- Not something we would typically order if we were trying to be healthy, but it was our last night on the island and we had one last chance to try sometime more unique and local. Yes, it was decadent, but oh so good... tender, juicy, smoky shredded pork over hot fresh French fries and drizzles of garlic aioli and teriyaki... sweet, salty, and garlicky! * Keoki's Style Fresh Fish -- That night they featured swordfish, baked with a garlic lemon and sweet basil glaze, over Okinawa sweet people potato mash, and served with a roasted tomato sauce. Fish was fresh and tasty. Excellent dish. * Duroc Pork Ribs -- supposedly slow cooked, served over mashed potato. The pork, while all natural, failed to impress. It was rather dry and tough in parts, and did not easily fall off the bone. Slathered with lots of BBQ sauce. We didn't find anything unique or local to this dish. * Hula Pie -- A little treat for our Anniversary. The thought was lovely, but as desserts go it was just ok. Mainly just a big block of ice cream over a thin bottom chocolate cookie crust, with some chopped Mac nut and fudge. Nice selection of wine, beer, and cocktails. Service was friendly and attentive. Overall the food was a mixed bag, but the ambiance with some live local music and hula performance made the visit memorable. If it wasn't for the disappointing ribs, I might have given them 5 Yelps.

FABULOUS experience here! My husband and I made a reservation here for our honeymoon, and it was one of our highlights on the trip. The coconut shrimp were delicious - highly recommend. The staff kindly gave us a congratulations card for our honeymoon and a complimentary slice of Hula pie (delicious!) It's also beautiful there, and there was live music playing the whole time. What a treat.

We decided to stop by, before our reservations at the Beach House, for a quick drink. We sat at the bar and I asked the bartender what drink he recommends. He said the spicy cilantro margarita. I was actually looking at that one on the menu so I went with it. It was made perfect. I recommend it! The person next to us had a tray of nachos and it looked so good. I know I shouldn't have because of our reservations but we ordered it anyways. It took a bit longer than expected to get but it was so good. It was a lot of food for two people. It filled us up to the rim, which at that point, I did regret ordering because of the reservations lol. The place is pretty busy. We did go on a Friday night about 7 PM but did score the bar seating. It looks fairly large as there's different seating areas with a luscious garden backdrop. The bar area is pretty big for seating and they do offer the full menu. The bartender was amazing, he was very attentive and friendly. Next time, I would enjoy it for dinner here as the food and drinks were great!

Service was immaculate. Food on the other hand was quite hit or miss. Everything was quite good except for the Filet steak Kiana. Steak was made to order, but it was over salted in select portions of the steak. Side of baby carrots were sweet, but I would prefer carrots without a half foot long root sticking out. Sauce was passable. Do get the hula pie though. Devoured that in minutes. Great live music and ambience throughout the restaurant too.

We came here based on a lot of recommendations. The ambiance was amazing. I have never been to a place with such an amazing setting. Water feature, ponds, live music. You name it, they had it. The food was meh. I ordered the two fish platter. One of the pieces was hard and kind of rubbery. Probably over cooked. The hula pie was talked up and looked impressive. Great for photos, not great on the taste buds. Ice cream tasted like it was a grocery store brand $3/gallon special. Fun place to go to once, but won't be back.

We have been to Keoki's Paradise Ms y times over the many years of visiting. It has one of the most beautiful island and tropical decor dining settings of the many places we've been on Kauai. The only thing missing is an ocean view, but because of the loveliness it's not necessary. We came to belatedly celebrate my birthday at dinner time. We had reservations and the 4 of us were seated at a great outer perimeter table. The menu has many choices, something for everyone. I chose the ahi entree (3.9/5), and the rest of the family ordered the Keoki fish (monchong), fish and chips and the ravioli entree. Everyone enjoyed their picks. Great flavors on every plate. Kalegrace (5/5!) was a delightful waitperson who was genuinely attentive and nice. Her presence throughout the meal checking on us was what made our evening that much more enjoyable. Keoki's Paradise was a lovely, welcoming and comfortable place to celebrate a special birthday, especially because of the complimentary Hula Pie, which is one of our family's all-time favorite desserts. One was perfect for all 4 of us to share.

This place came highly recommended. Was told by many to try the prime rib & to get an early dining reservation to ensure it didn't sell out. Called the restaurant and was told to do a 4pm dining to guarantee prime rib. The day we arrived my whole group was excited for prime rib, just to be told it wasn't ready & probably wouldn't be ready till 5-6pm. We were starving at this point, and obviously upset as that's the main reason for eating there. A manager came over to apologize for the prime rib not being ready & for the inconvenience would do something for us with our bill. Nothing was done, which was a bummer. Not sure if we'll be back. The meals we had were just ok, but nothing special. Ribs were dry and carrots were over salted. Fish was good, but small so this left 2 members of my party still hungry. Location is beautiful and loved the live music and dancing.

Service was prompt and courteous. The ambiance was dreamy Hawaiian. The food was good and reasonably priced.

My husband and I had such a wonderful time here! We were seated next to the stage where people sing and this lady and the guy with guitar at the night we were there were very humorous and had lovely voice for singing. There foods are good, my husband said the beer flight was alright, not so special about it. The chicken and the ribs were nice and tender. The servers were very friendly, too! BUT one thing that was pretty disappointing was that I added the coconut shrimp to my main dish and it was $15 for the add on. And as you can see in the photo, there were 3 shrimps.. so just keep in mind, each coconut shrimp costs 5 dollars. And they were just regular coconut shrimps. I would absolutely avoid adding the shrimp and just order something else. A bit overpriced but good enough to try once when you are in Kauai.

We came here for a special occasion and my husband got us a reservation. Keoki's did everything to make it special for us. We went with the panko and mac nut crusted fresh Hawaiian fish( catch of the day - Mahi-mahi) and coconut shrimp. The food was well prepared and so delectable. Our server, Mynhi got us banana nut muffins with cinnamon honey butter complimentary ( how sweet is that? ) while we were waiting on the signature hula pie. The muffins were so flavorful. Finally, the highlight of the night/ dinner was their signature hula pie and you understand what the rave is all about. It was a huge size but my husband and I enjoyed every bit of it. Hula Pie is made with their favorite macadamia nut ice cream stacked high on a scrumptious chocolate cookie crust, and I wondered how everything about it tasted so good. I will highly recommend this place and they take extra care to make a special occasion night extra special. Love love love. What went well: our server, Mynhi, food, service

One of the best lunch spots on the South Shore. To me, fish tacos are their signature meal (can always replace nachos with salad), don't miss them on Tuesday here! The ingredients that they use are great: "clean" and local. Cooking style is simple, truly Hawaiian - fresh ingredients and perfect grill. The furniture, the garden inside, comfy chairs and big tables, walking roosters and the pond - in my view, this how the ideal Hawaiian lunch should look and taste. For the dinner great options are Roasted Lobster Tails and Chef's Fresh Fish Duo (classical Mahi Mahi and Monchong, extremely juicy white fish) Very reasonable prices. The team is friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely, would recommend as the best lunch eatery in the area (note that many other good nearby places are closed for lunch) and don't miss Fish tacos fabulous collection on Tuesday!

Been coming here for 35+ yrs and never had such a disappointing meal. We ordered the daily special, teriyaki chicken, kalua pork and cabbage, mac salad and rice. Chicken thigh was stringy and dry (really hard to over cook a thigh but they hammered it), pork and cabbage the cabbage was mush (like almost dissolved) mac salad was awful and we didn't touch the rice which was over cooked as well. And they had raised the price considerably since last summer. We won't be going there again. Too bad it used to be good.

If you're ever in Kauai Keoki's Paradise is a must try. My husband and I stayed at the Sheraton Kauai Resort & this was about 5-7 minute walk from our hotel. It's located in the Poipu Shopping Village which is right behind the resort. WE ARE DEFINITELY COMING BACK TO THIS RESTAURANT. Ambiance: 10/10 Relaxed ambiance, paradise/beachy feel to the decor. Some patrons were dressed classy & some casual. Atmosphere: energetic & warm welcoming. Hostess was a doll. Server: GIRLLLLLL SHE WORKED HARD FOR A GOOD TIP! Our server was Tory, a sweetheart. She was serving a whole ass section. She delivered amazing service on a busy Sunday Night. I commend her for that. She was super sweet & took her time to explain the menu to us & answer all of our questions. She even gave us recommendations for other restaurants to try. . Lol she also thought we were locals. Hahaha Now for the food&drinks - Keoki's offers complimentary carrot cake bread with house cinnamon butter 10/10 - Drinks: his: Old fashion using 4 Roses Bourbon | her: cilantro mango heat - Complimentary Carrot Cake Bread with their house butter with cinnamon 10/10 - Calamari Strips; 10/10 normally comes with a guava cocktail sauce, but Tory wanted us to try both Guava & Tartar sauce (she's so sweet) - Prime Rib with lobster tail add on; 9/10 - Seafood Risotto; 10/10 perfectly al dente & full of flavor + the aroma was mouth watering - Hula Pie; 8/10 Currently missing all this food. It was absolutely delicious!!! Can't wait to visit again!

Roasted Lobster Tails 4 garlic, lemon, sweet basil glaze, medium flavorful, medium juicy Original Hula Pie 2 chocolate cookie crust, macadamia nut ice cream, toasted nuts, hot fudge, whip cream, not sweet, too huge, plain Carrot & Pineapple Muffin 5+ spongy, super flavorful, no strong carrot taste Cinnamon & Honey Butter 5+ super flavorful, no strong cinnamon taste

TS restaurants always have a specific feel and excellence with each brand. Keoki's is no different. The hosts and servers were hard working and professional. Love the interior design. It's like you are in a lush Hawaiian jungle by waterfalls. My main reason for 4 stars instantly of 5- is they seated us at the farthest table from nevertheless in the restaurant. Not a big deal normally as the servers at the tables around us took very good care of their tables. Ours not so much. Seemed like she resented having this table and we barely saw her. Said hello and she would get water, and 10 minutes later came back- and stopped at her other served tables first. She seemed surprised that we were ready to order. One other thing- never asked about refills on drinks. The food was good just like at every TS restaurant. I had Mac nut crusted mongchong. Really good. Loved the rice that came with it. The coconut shrimp was great like expected. The fish and chips were tasty. The hula pie was great like normal. If our server seemed happy to wait on us, would have been a 5 star review. She wasn't rude or offensive, just didn't want to come to the back of the restaurant.

Expensive, but worth the spend at least once because that was absolutely delicious! LOCATION & DECOR: Bottom floor of a rainforest Island vibes are too be found here. A lagoon like River or some body of water boarders the edge of the open air seating. Natural woods and materials and lots of plants and greenery. FOOD & DRINK: PRICE: $$-$$$ You're going to spend $30 or $40 per person to eat here, but you are going to enjoy everything you put in your mouth. From the appetizer with those little muffins to the drinks to whatever main course you decide. It's going to be delicious. SWAG/AMENITIES: -open air seating -table service -complimentary bread/pastry -beautiful scenery STAFF & EXPERIENCE: It was a bit of a wait and after eating, I easily saw why. Staff was doing a great job of accommodating as many people as were just rolling in. Once we got seated our server was just the best. She made the best recommendations on drinks and food and was just fun to be around. Laughing and smiling and serving. Truly enjoyed her job and the environment there. Once we ordered, it was about 20 minutes till the food came. In the meantime we ate up on those delicious little muffins. I remember what they recalled but just check my pics and ask for the same thing. This is definitely a place to come for a guaranteed good meal even if it does come at a bit of a steeper price than some of the places around.

I get it...were mostly tourist so if the service is awful, who cares. If the kitchen drops the ball, don't try to make up for it...just keep on dropping the ball since you'll never see us again...and that is true. You will never see us again. Food was ok/avg., ambiance is Hawaiian like most nice restaurants in HI. Dukes clone. If you like it big and slow, this may be your stop.

food was very dry, although the Keoki's Style fish was still good. prime rib ok, ahi low on the fish vs. avocado, keiki strips too dried out.

The setting was great - pretty plants and water features. The music was nice - Live vocalist with guitar. Taco Tuesday was a great value. The Cajun fish tacos tasted great until I bit into cold raw fish. The service was good until I found the raw fish. I brought it to Jaime's attention and she told me they only sear ahi tuna. I was told it was mahi mahi. All other pieces of fish were cook through. Usually when I order ahi they ask how I'd like it cooked. I do not like raw fish. Jamie did nothing to make the customer happy and 1/2 my dish was left uneaten because it was raw. (Not even warm). The guacamole was near impossible to find but added some much needed moisture and flavor. We left sad that we won't be returning because it had potential to be amazing. We were looking forward to dining there all week but if they service raw food and don't offer to cook it, then this is not my type of restaurant to support.

Just checked into the Airbnb in Poipu area and ready to grab some dinner! Around 6ish, we walk over to the Poipu shopping plaza and ate at Keoki's parasails. The wait for a walk-in of 2 people was not long. As a matter of fact, it was a smart idea that the staff placed us at the bar first as we waited for a dinner table. We got started with a guava daiquiri, and a lava flow, we met Keenan, who was making us our drinks at the bar. Very nice guy, and I learned that their uniforms are sponsored by Maluhia brand (I really loved the uniform design). We got acquainted with Keenan and asked if there might be a secret (but not so secret) drink menu, which was the Keoki's old-fashioned that he recommended. Of all the drinks, I really did enjoy the Keoki's old fashion as it had a touch of their homemade syrup. It was definitely strong and having two of those, one at the bar, and one at the dinner table, it really complemented our food: calamari strips, steak, guava bbq chicken, and also a complementary is side of banana bread with their homemade cinnamon butter! We also met Scotty, who was our server of the night, and we enjoyed getting acquainted with him as he briefly told us about his life in Kauai. Keoki's paradise is overall awesome with such great local staff. The menu might be a little bit pricey than the average, but The food is also amazing as I enjoyed my guava barbecue chicken with the rice pilaf. the old fashion definitely was a star drink of the night, 2 of those and i was feeling Woopsie Daisy :p the steak was so delicious, juicy on medium rare, and it cuts like butter!!! I had a great experience here with the staff and the food and I look forward to coming back again someday!

We have been here twice to celebrate our anniversary. Great service and loved the love music! The food was good too. This feels a little like you're in the Tiki room at Disneyland, but better!

Disappointed. Did not meet expectations. They were kind enough to seat us an hour early as we were tired and dealing with a typical time change. Server seemed stressed and maybe she had too many tables and no busboy help. Lemon drop martinis barely filled half of a standard martini glass. Muffins served instead of bread were good. We had to ask as they were not offered. We wanted to try several courses and share an entree. We ordered: Poke stack. Small but tuna was good. Maui onion soup. Tasty. Could have been hotter. Caesar salad. Very average. ***All 3 came out at the same time ( not at all our wish). Server then tried to slow things down so our meal wasn't 20 min but then the entree took forever. The Kieko's style monchong was sort of soggy. The purple Okinawan mash pototaors were pretty good. Waters weren't refilled. Busing table was very poor. Server left our used silverware on used plates. We grabbed someone else for clean utensils. No interest in desert and coffee. Really wanted to pay and leave. Garden setting is pleasant. Singer was a nice touch and was not too loud. Overall, I had high hopes and I left annoyed with service issues and feeling the food was overall just ok at best.

Big sprawling venue with a lively atmosphere. Service was very friendly and attentive. Food was good overall. Hoisin ribs good. Onion soup and macadamia mahi were decent but missing a little something to be great. Kids options of burger and chicken teriyaki worked well. Even though we were seated at the far end of the place was still good overall and I'd say a benchmark type of experience I'd want to have in Hawaii.

Had dinner there last night and got food poisoning. I had the calamari, prime rib and mai tai. Hope no one else gets sick.

Keoki's was highly recommended by a few friends but unfortunately disappointed us. None of the food was really tasty except for the hula pie. The kale salad was decent but the caesar was subpar. All of our sides on our entrees were cold -- it seems like they make a big batch and scoop from there onto the dishes so they are not fresh or warm. Some of the entrees arrived cold, and we had to send a few dishes back. It took a long time for those dishes to be refired, which meant the two of us who didn't send back our dishes were done eating by the time the rest of our party was served. The one saving grace was that the manager was very nice and comped our drinks and dessert to make up for the snafu. Our server was fine but didn't seem too happy when we voiced concerns with the meal -- though she did relay to the manager, which we appreciated. Water was also never refilled. Can't say I'd return or recommend the spot, but it does have a nice ambiance.

So delicious! Keoki's Paradise is part of the Duke's chain and just lovely. It's all open air so a sweater or a jacket is nice for dinner. There's live music and a reservation is recommended. Service was great, parking is ample. Complimentary muffins with cinnamon butter is worth a visit alone. So light and scrumptious! Caesar salad, yummy Fried Calamari, must order Fish and Chips, kids options are great Prime Rib, not bad but better at Haleiwa Joe's on Oahu Guava BBQ Chicken 'Keoki's Style' fish, so ono with Monchong, sweet potato mash, and bok choy Hula Pie, lucky thing we had 5 people to share

Food (5/5 stars): Keoki's Paradise is a great spot for a date night or a fancier dinner! The restaurant is beautiful and the food is delicious. I enjoyed my Crispy Hoisin Honey Pork Ribs, especially that sweet and savory sauce. The meat could've been slightly more tender but I surprisingly enjoyed the pickles! I also loved the Original Mai Tai, which I preferred to the Koloa one because it was stronger and not as sweet. We ultimately came to Keoki's for the Hula Pie, which is one of our all-time favorite desserts. Experience (4/5 stars): * Price: it's quite pricey * Wait Time: we made reservations! * Service: very good and friendly. Shout out to Andrea for the great service! * Parking: there's a parking lot * Ambiance: it's all about the atmosphere. It's SO green and beautiful

For a nice dinner date, this is the spot. Make sure you have a reservation because it can certainly fill up around high traffic times. The food itself was good, but didn't blow me away. We had the coconut shrimp for the table, few duroc pork ribs, crusted ahi, and the keoki's style alongside our drinks. All of the dishes were filling and had the right notes of everything expected. The atmosphere was very relaxing, they had a live band playing island tunes, the restaurant was beautiful itself, and it felt tranquil with use of greenery throughout the space. Table service was great, the server was attentive and even joked around with us. It can be a little on the pricier end, but with the location and atmosphere that's what you'd expect.