Kafe Kokopelli

Food was fresh, flavorful and cooked to perfection. Our waitress was one of the best I've had. Friendly, observant and engaging. It says a lot about a place when staff all seem genuinely happy to be there. If you get the chance, this is a must see.

What an amazing dinner we had! Food and atmosphere were great. Such a great vibe inside. Started with their sangria and champagne. Then enjoyed the seafood cajun pasta which had an an out of this world sauce and the pulled pork tacos. Ended it with the bananas foster. Everything was on point and will be coming back again soon!

after living in the area for 5 years I stumbled to this great hidden gem of a restaurant. Food And the service is very good. The restaurant looks good and is clean. I have to say this is the best restaurant in town

Kafe Kokopelli is absolutely AMAZING! We stopped in for lunch, not knowing what to expect. We immediately became enthralled by the ambiance. We love the over one hundred year old red brick building that has vines growing up the sides by the windows. We loved the lighting and the Ford decor since this was originally a Ford showroom. Our service was great. We even had our Bananas Foster dessert prepared in front of us. Incredible! See video. We ordered the lunch specials that came with half a sandwich, soup or salad, and an appetizer. Everything was delicious. Prices are reasonable for the portion sizes.

Really unique atmosphere and creative cuisine. We loved everything especially the Fried Green Tomato Napoleon.

Really enjoyed our experience here on Saturday night. The food was very good. I love that they offer lunch portions at dinner time. I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs with arabiatta sauce and it was very very good. Definitely had the spice but wasn’t overbearing and unpleasant. The bread beforehand was a nice variety and it was tasty. We also ordered the beer cheese soup as an appetizer, and it was okay. Seemed to be very floury tasting and lacked a bit of flavor but it wasn’t terrible. Our waitress was very kind and accommodating. She was so friendly and attentive. Afterward, we went to the bar for a nightcap and Jeff was very pleasant and attentive as well. Great staff! Great environment and ambiance! Highly recommend.

What a unique place to eat hidden away in the small town of Dade City!! So many different choices of food from their extensive menu! Veal Parmigian was delicious and french onion soup was good too! Service was great, staff soooo friendly! Definitely recommend trying this restaurant and I will definitely be back to try some different entrees!

There is so much I want to say about this place and this meal. It was, without a doubt, one of the best mid-day adventures that we have had in quite a while. I will break it down into three categories: Atmosphere, Staff, and Food.

Atmosphere
From the outside, to the entry, to the tables it is more than just a place to grab some grub. The vine-covered walls tell you that this isn't a cookie cutter kind of place. The eclectic decorations inside are both interestingly wild and informative. There are local pictures and stories and cool light fixtures. The tables are comfortable and well lit. The booths are roomy (good news if you're fluffy like me) and semi-private.

Staff
Everyone that I encountered seemed legitimately happy to be there. We've all encountered restaurant staff that exhibit fake happiness and sincerity...not here. They were knowledgeable and on their toes. Alyssa was a beverage ninja and appeared out of the shadows to replenish our drinks before we even knew they needed it. We even experienced a 'drive-by greeting' from another member of the server staff just to say hi and ask how things were. We really felt that we were appreciated.

Food
Now, the food was incredible. This being my first visit, I had no idea what to expect. When I asked my wife, who had been there once before with her father, she intentionally kept my expectations low by not alluding to the restaurant's charm. Desiring a semi-light meal, I opted for a soup and salad. The soup was a Roasted Red Pepper-Tomato Bisque. It was rich and hearty and warm. Not overly seasoned and just the right balance between the peppers and tomatoes. My salad, however, stole the show. A Caesar Salad that I opted to have with a beautiful piece of seared salmon. The salmon skin was crisp and excellently seasoned. The meat was tender and moist and the perfect doneness. The salad wasn't over-dressed and was very nicely presented. This next part was a little bit surprising. Typically, I avoid the croutons at a restaurant as I am watching my carb intake and let's face it...they are usually nothing to write home about. Most of the time they are dense pieces of flavorless cardboard. Imagine my surprise when I decided to take a chance and sample one to find a very light and flavorful exclamation point on this already great salad.

In all, I have to say that not only will I definitely be coming back...but I can guarantee that I will be telling a lot of people to do the same.

Fantastic food and very unique decor. Our waitress was amazing and even though she was slammed, she still took excellent care of us! The chef's shrimp scampi was heavenly, and my husband loved his shrimp tacos as well. Would definitely visit again if we're ever in the area. Reservations highly recommended.

Fantastic menu and service! The atmosphere is very nice and fun to look at. The food was delicious and came out fast. Our server gave great attention to us but didn't bother us too much. Overall, we will be back!

Jeff was the best okest bartender I’ve ever had 😆 the food was INSANE! I can’t wait to have my daughter’s rehearsal dinner there February 9. We just ask that Jeff is taking care of us. Thank you for such an awesome experience!

Loved the vibe and decor here. Jake's service was impeccable and the food was delicious. We had brunch; French toast, eggs Benedict, and bananas foster. Really good coffee too! Highly recommend and plan on coming back!

Place was absolutely AMAZING! the She crab bisque is to die for! The food was amazing. The atmosphere was great. Our server Katie was amazing and attentive. Will definitely be my go to spot

This is such a fun place. We had Jake taking care of us and had an amazing experience.
The food was great and we laughed all night .

What an amazing and relaxing place to dine. Our 1st time here and it was an outstanding choice. From spicy bloody Mary's concocted by bartender, Jeffrey, to one of the best waiters ever, Alejandro. 5 stars all the way. Oh, did I mention that our meals were fantastic?

Jake was an amazing waiter. He was super on point. Very personable and attentive. The food was amazing 👏 My mother had the blackened shrimp Alfredo. My girlfriend had the eggs benedict. I had the tomato bisque and the Ahi tuna. So so delicious. We look forward to coming back.

The place was hopping with a really good live band in the bar. Unfortunately, it was so loud in the restaurant side that we had to literally yell to have a conversation. The server couldn't even hear what we were ordering. We had to point at the menu. While I'm happy for the owner and staff for the booming business, this was an unpleasant surprise and was a very disappointing atmosphere for dinner with my family who were visiting from out of state. Any other night, "Atmosphere" gets 5 stars. The building, decor, and history are so cool!

The food never disappoints! We had fried green tomatoes and the brie cheese apps - fantastic as always. With the generous and delicious dinner portions, we just couldn't muster any deserts this visit.

We live about 35 minutes away, and we probably get to Kokopelli's 4-6 x/year for dinner and another 4-6 for lunch because we absolutely love the place. I'll just know that in the future, I'll avoid Friday nights (or will call ahead and ask).

Nestor behind the bar is so personable and always has our drinks ready! Andrea has waited on our party multiple times and anticipates all our needs like she can read our minds. We always feel like VIPs and never feel rushed! The owners,Steve and Sue, are salt of the earth people, they're so great I feel like I want to go there every week and spend my hard earned money! What a fabulous restaurant they have created this past decade! The best around! Special occasions or just a quick night out, nowhere else we'd rather be! 💗

I had an amazing dinner experience at this restaurant. The food was truly exceptional, some of the best I've ever had, and the portion size was just right. The service was top-notch, and the price was very reasonable. Additionally, the restaurant's beautiful decoration added to the overall enjoyable dining atmosphere.

Best place to eat, drink and have fun in Dade City. The place was amazing and the service was excellent. Our server Drew gave us outstanding customer service and was very attentive. This was our first time here and will not be the last. Next time in this area, I will definitely visit it again! I totally recommend this restaurant if you are in the area. Thank you so much Drew! 🙌🏻