I came to the Keriwa Cafe with a group of friends and had no idea what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised, the Keriwa Cafe is very good.
The décor is trendy and modern, but with a native twist, that gives it more visual appeal. The tables are nicely spaced and the walls are sparsely decorated with native inspired art and craft. At the very end of the restaurant is a large open window looking right into the kitchen. On either side of the window are long chalk boards to post the specials. This seems to me like a chef's restaurant.
I had the Confit Trout Fritter appetizer and it is very good. They were crispy on the outside and moist on the inside with the mild flavor of the trout shining through. The with the fritters was delicious with sweet and sour notes from the fresh and pickled vegetables in it. My friend had the chocolate tart with raspberry sorbet and it was also delicious. Others had the oysters, the pie, the cheese plate, and the wine.
I made a point of telling the chef how good the food was and he took the time to talk with me for a few minutes and even take a picture. I really appreciate it, especially because a chef in the kitchen rarely has time for that sort of thing.
The service was good but not great, it was our waitress' first day. As a result she didn't know the menu all that well. On the other hand, our drinks were refilled promptly and we were attended to quickly and courteously.
Lastly, the price was very reasonable for the quality of food. I would have paid more for what I ate. I would recommend the Keriwa Cafe and I would like to go again.