Keneke's Grill

My new favorite place for plate lunch on the North Shore.  Stopped by Tita's in Kahuku to check them out.  But at $8.50 for a teriyaki plate, bench seating outside, and I was in a rush, I decided to check out Keneke's in Punaluu for the first time.  I saw their sign advertising specials w/ drink for $7.50.  Called ahead, and the person answering politely read off all the specials, so I placed my phone order.   She gave the option of fries or rice, so I opted for the fries.

Easy and ample parking in the front.  The food was ready when I arrived, service was very good and friendly.  They didn't charge any tax, so the TOTAL was $7.50.  Free refills on drinks. The coconut shrimp (7 pcs) was moist, w/ a nice batter, and delicious!   The Bible verses on the wall made for good reading and to pass the time.  TV also on.  There's also tables and benches on the outside, with the mountains as a backdrop, in case you prefer a more quiet and natural ambience.

I used Kenekes to cater my wedding of 240 people at Sea Life Park (NEVER use them as a venue - ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE!!!). Anyhoo, Keith was great to work with from the food tasting at the Punaluu Kenekes (fabulous and friendly) to the menu he created and the service he provided. I would recommend him to anyone planning a party who would like delicious, affordable, professional catering... They passed pupus to guests (breaded coconut shrimp, Teri beef skewers, ahi poke, guava BBQ chicken skewers).. Then we chose a buffet dinner of kalua pig and kale, mango BBQ chicken , grilled mahi mahi, hapa rice, sweet potato mash, greens salad, sautéed vegetables... All of this for $26/head!!!  (plus tax and tip)... They wore all black and provided water goblets and glass 9" square plates... I can't thank Keith enough for being the most stress-free vendor to work with while planning my wedding... So flexible and relaxed in ever aspect. Kenekes is a hidden gem in the catering world! Thank you Keith for everything!
Aloha,
Kristine

Went here twice. I had a bad first experience a year ago. The kalua pork was extremely dry and there mochiko chicken was tasteless! They served my food in a brown take out box that was falling apart from the gravy that was being absorbed. I told myself I would never waste money there again! A few people I know have tried there and had nothing but good things to say and I noticed they had a good deal going on. Hamburger steak & a drink for $7.50 so I decided to give it a try again boy was that a mistake. The hamburger was tasteless I threw it away and they cashier was very rude to me. After that being said you can guarantee that I will NEVER waste my money there again! I liked the scriptures on the wall and the amount of parking and that it why they get 1 star