Kealoha's Kitchen

This place was the perfect mix of excellent hospitality, great food, and cozy, island-themed ambiance. I got the pineapple-teriyaki short rib with a side of papaya salad and it was simple yet flavorful, delicious, and exactly what I was looking for. The cocktail I had (a twist on a Mai Tai) was also very good! Beyond the food, you can tell there is a lot of love put into in this place. As a business traveler, I often feel a little lonely dining by myself. I did not have that problem at Kealoah's -- the smiles and check-ins from all the staff were so genuine, it really felt like an escape.

So I first heard about Kealoha's Kitchen through social media and it looked great. I saw the post where they needed help from the community to stay in business and wanted to check them out. We got there around 5ish and ordered both beef options (short ribs and brisket) and were notified that they were out of both. We were really excited to try either of those so was pretty bummed that we had to end up choosing the chicken options. The chicken options were okay to say the least. Nothing mind blowing. The Mac salad wasn't bad but again nothing too crazy. The inside of the restaurant was actually really nice and very clean. There was a good amount of seating and quite spacious. The service was good and the servers were really nice I just wish we could have tried what we actually wanted from here:/

A slide of Hawaii right in Covington! Not only did they nail the food, they also nailed the welcoming Hawaiian attitude. The staff we encountered were all so kind and helpful in deciding what to get. I went with two friends and everyone enjoyed their meals. I recommend the aloha special so you get to try an assortment of things from the menu. I got the mochiko chicken and I highly recommend it. It was fried perfectly, very light and not greasy at all with great flavor. The rice and lumpia it came with were perfect as well. I opted for the Mac salad for my salad choice and that was great as well. Will be back!

Kealoha's is truly a Cincy/NKY gem. I was AMAZED by the community support for this family restaurant- and it couldn't be more deserving! The staff and family is so friendly, they truly make you feel like you're one of their own, Kali was the best! The food..is insane. The flavor is ALL there, with so many options too to try, I cannot wait to get another plate and try a different protein! Had spam musubi for the first time too and am now in love, I truly hope Kealoha's is here to stay for a long time!

I have reviewed this place before 5 stars then and 5 stars now It's delicious Hawaiian cooking

My husband and I recently decided to check this place out for lunch after seeing so many positive reviews. From the moment we walked in we were greeted and treated amazing. You can tell they put a lot of love into their business and food. I asked our waitress to surprise me with her favorite protein which happened to be the short ribs, and the flavor did not disappoint. I will most definitely be back!

The menu caught my eye so we ordered ahí tuna, and the pineapple teriyaki brisket plus a side of rice. The ahí tuna was flavorful and well seasoned. The brisket had amazing unique taste, however most of the portion was fat rather than meat which was a bit disappointing. Also for the price the portion was quite small. It may be different dinning in, is worth trying it.

As someone is from Hawaii, I'm always a little skeptical when it comes to "Hawaiian Food", I can guarantee you this is where you come for authentic Hawaiian food. I can't even say this is the closest to Hawaiian food because this is REAL Hawaiian food. The ahi poke tastes fresh and is perfectly seasoned it definitely tastes like what you would get on the island. The kalua pig is juicy. Mochico chicken is sweet and caramelized perfectly. Many mahalos Val for the good food and for taking time out to talking story with me!

Located in the Mainstrasse area, it was easy to find and there is a parking garage just a couple blocks away. The menu is not big but if you are a first timer I would suggest the meal for two. This was more than enough for my husband and I plus it provided a variety of meats. My favorite was the pulled pork and the kabobs. Very tender. They started out a food truck but have been at the current location for a year. I highly recommend trying. People were friendly and attentive. I hope they do well.

If you're looking for authentic Hawaiian choices, this is the place. Relaxed atmosphere and kind employees are a big plus. Everyone we spoke to was either a family friend or relative, which gave it a cozy feel. It is perfect for any sized gathering, which is perfect for dates, friends, etc. And there is a parking garage nearby, should you find parking to be difficult. Great find!