Keeno’s Coastal Kitchen Will Open in Daytona Beach
The restaurant is slated for a soft opening at its International Speedway Boulevard location on October 10.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Dining Out
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Keeno’s Coastal Kitchen will hold a soft opening on October 10, 2026, at 2721 W. International Speedway Blvd. in Daytona Beach. The new establishment, operated by owners Okeeno and Timothy Brown, will occupy the former Wing Island space.
Why it matters
The restaurant's arrival in Daytona Beach follows the cancellation of the owners' original plans to launch the concept in Panama City Beach earlier in June 2026. This opening marks a fresh start for the team after their previous site search proved unsuccessful.
The 200-seat restaurant serves a menu including seafood, steak, and pasta. Amenities include a 32-ounce cowboy ribeye steak and a beverage program featuring 10 signature cocktails.
The players
Okeeno Brown
Okeeno Brown is a co-owner of Keeno's Coastal Kitchen.
Timothy Brown
Timothy Brown is a co-owner of Keeno's Coastal Kitchen.
Tavia Powis
Tavia Powis serves as the executive chef at Keeno's Coastal Kitchen.
The details
Executive chef Tavia Powis will oversee the menu, which emphasizes a variety of seafood, steak, and pasta dishes for guests. The facility at 2721 W. International Speedway Blvd. underwent renovations following the lease signing in September 2026 to prepare for service.
Timeline
The restaurant concept previously fell through in Panama City Beach in June 2026.
Owners signed the lease for the Daytona Beach property in September 2026.
A soft opening is scheduled for October 10, 2026.
A grand opening is planned for mid-November 2026.
Culture Shift
The transition into the former Wing Island space mirrors a wider trend of restaurateurs opting for existing properties to reduce construction lead times. This approach reflects a broader pivot in the local culinary scene toward rapid activation of turn-key locations in established high-traffic zones.
Residents can visit the new location starting with the soft opening on October 10 to experience the seafood, steak, and pasta menu. Customers should prepare for the initial phase of operation as the team ramps up toward the full grand opening in mid-November.
The takeaway
Securing a venue in an established dining corridor often allows restaurants to open significantly faster than building from the ground up. Future diners should look for the upcoming brunch menu announcement to fully experience the kitchen's planned service range.
What happens next
The restaurant is scheduled to hold a grand opening for the public in mid-November 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Daytona Beach News-Journal.
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