Kealani's - Encinitas

I love this place so much! I make it a point to always schedule a stop here whenever I am in the area. The only thing keeping it from the five stars is that over the past ten years of coming here the service has gone down the drain. I don't mind the single serving of teriyaki, but the new hires are rude and or lazy. They had food trays stacked up on the side counter next to the register the entire time I was there! Also, charging me for a water cup?! Who does that? I understand the need for profit, but I'm drinking water, not soda. Don't charge me for a container for something that you can't charge me for. That's forcing me to pay for my free water. Not cool. I hope you change this policy, Kealani! Overall, great food, great prices, love the location and atmosphere. I wish there was one up in Huntington Beach!

Dis Loco Moco brok da mout brah! I'm loving my new home in Cardiff by the Sea and Kealani's is one more reason I'm stayin'. What place do you know of that has little straw huts inside their restaurant? The food is amazing and the owner is a real sweet heart. It's my new home away from home. I just wish you were open for my Sunday hangovers :

Great, cheap lunch. Your Teriyaki Chicken and Kalua Pig are delicious. Tip: Your Sadwiches are like the plates, but much cheaper. You can even ask them to replace the frits with rice and/or maraconi salad.

Always Awesome food for the soul!