Kona Grill offers diners freshly prepared food, personalized service, and a warm contemporary ambiance that creates an exceptional, yet affordable dining experience. The diverse menu includes a wide variety of mainstream American dishes, as well as a variety of entrees and appetizers with an international influence. Specialties include Baked Sea Bass in a miso-sake marinade, Filets, Almond Crusted Pork Tenderloin, and Kona Grill's signature dish - Macadamia Nut Chicken. Kona Grill also features an award-winning sushi menu containing all of the traditional favorites plus several unique dishes created by talented sushi chefs.

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57 Current Reviews

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Overall

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

(57 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 57 reviews

5 stars

(20)

4 stars

(23)

3 stars

(10)

2 stars

(3)

1 star

(1)

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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fit for foodies(17)
neighborhood gem(16)
vibrant bar scene(16)

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great for lunch(9)

Kona Grill - Phoenix Reviews List

Review 1 for Kona Grill - Phoenix

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Kona is Fun

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/19/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Kona is a fun restaurant, but not outstanding. The noise level is VERY high even when the restaurant is almost empty. It is built to echo every noise and it does. The food was good - I had sushi which was very well prepared. My husband had salmon which he enjoyed. Our server was very attentive and knew answers as well as obtaining extras that we needed."

Dined on 5/19/2013

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining

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Review 2 for Kona Grill - Phoenix

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great service-too noisy

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/17/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We were a party of 11 dining on a Friday night in the separate dining room. The service was excellent, the food was very good, but the noise level was almost unbearable. The dining area does not allow for a conversation even with those sitting close to you. The music is even louder. It's fine if you are at the bar but makes for a very unpleasant dining experience. Our party was either yelling across the table or gave up talking all together out of frustration."

Dined on 5/17/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene

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Review 3 for Kona Grill - Phoenix

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Mother's Day

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Took my mother on mother's day, it was her first time at Kona Grill. She loved it, it was busy but they didn't make you feel rushed to get out, and the food and service as always was top notch"

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion

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Review 4 for Kona Grill - Phoenix

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Kona Grill is good not excellent

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Went to Kona Grill for Mother's Day. Was very busy with kids bustling around. Appreciate the service and work our server did to make sure we were comfortable. Food was average. I had the Filet and lobster. Filet had little taste and was cooked from well done to medium rare depending on your bite. The lobster portion was small but the flavor was excellent. Wife had the miso salmon which was very good. A little expensive for the smaller portion size. Overall we enjoyed our time and the food was good just not great. Maybe lunch time would be better when the prices are less for the same food."

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: great for lunch

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Review 5 for Kona Grill - Phoenix

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

New Costomer

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/10/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Overall, my experience at Kona Grill was very good. The food was superb, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was very nice. From a constructive criticism point of view, I would suggest that their beer menu is quite lacking (No IPA on the menu), and that the restaurant is just a little to loud if your trying to have a nice conversation. Not obnoxious, but just a little too loud. All in all however, it was a good value and a great experience. I will definitely return and I will give Kona an enthusiastic recommendation!"

Dined on 5/10/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 6 for Kona Grill - Phoenix

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Kona Grill has wonderful sushi

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/20/2013

2011

Dined on 04/20/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Kona Grill has wonderful sushi as well as excellent dishes for non-sushi lovers. The service is friendly, efficient and accommodating. It's one of my favorites. Everyone I've taken there has been a return customer."

Dined on 04/20/2013

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 7 for Kona Grill - Phoenix

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Fish was over cooked, rice

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/15/2013

2010

Dined on 04/15/2013

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Fish was over cooked, rice crunchy. Disappointing."

Dined on 04/15/2013

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

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Review 8 for Kona Grill - Phoenix

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had great sushi, salmon

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2013

2013

Dined on 04/10/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had great sushi, salmon and various seafoods"

Dined on 04/10/2013

2013

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Review 9 for Kona Grill - Phoenix

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

As usual, the food was great.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2013

2009

Dined on 03/30/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"As usual, the food was great. It was our server, Matthew that made our experience outstanding. He was very knowledgeable, polite and attentive. Thank you, Matthew. We will be back."

Dined on 03/30/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 10 for Kona Grill - Phoenix

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We all thoroughly enjoyed

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2013

2010

Dined on 03/30/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We all thoroughly enjoyed our meal."

Dined on 03/30/2013

2010

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Review 11 for Kona Grill - Phoenix

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We took an out of town guest

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2013

2012

Dined on 03/22/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We took an out of town guest to Kona Grill for Happy Hour, and ended up having an appetizer dinner. Our waiter was wonderful, the food was great, and the weather made it perfect to sit outside. We had a great time."

Dined on 03/22/2013

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 12 for Kona Grill - Phoenix

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

I went there for Gluten free

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2013

2011

Dined on 03/22/2013

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I went there for Gluten free food. Was a little disappointed as my mashed potatoes were so salty and my steak was too. The food took a long time to come and I had a hard time ordering as I have a lot of food allergies. So I did not send it back. The food was good just over seasoned for my taste. My husband had the Salmon with chili sauce and he said it was very good.

Probably would not go back. My other options were a burger without a bun. Umm no thank you! All the fish was either tuna that I don't care for or had been marinated in it that I don't care for although was gluten free. So I could not change up the sauces as would have been preferred."

Dined on 03/22/2013

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

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Review 13 for Kona Grill - Phoenix

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Horrible service and manager

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2013

2013

Dined on 03/16/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

"Food took over 30 minutes to arrive. One item in particular took over 40 minutes to arrive and was the simplest item on the menu, flat bread pizza. Service was horrendous, had to request refills constantly while the table with what appeared to be the servers friends ( right next to us) was never empty. Because we were a group of ten an automatic gratuity was added, $50.00, and I certainly would not have given a tip this high for ruining my daughter's birthday meal. When mentioned to the manager his response was that he was not aware of this, we were in the restaurant nearly an hour and a half at this point, and that he would make sure this type of thing didn't happen in the future. I wasn't really concerned with future guests, really?"

Dined on 03/16/2013

2013

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Review 14 for Kona Grill - Phoenix

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

We were called by the restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2013

2011

Dined on 03/09/2013

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We were called by the restaurant and told that they could not honor our online reservation. After arriving they made accomodations for us. They were short staffed and had untrained staff working. Food took forever to come out. One person in our party was served 30 minutes before anyone else while the rest of us waited. Poorly run restaurant. Would not recommend this place to anyone"

Dined on 03/09/2013

2011

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Review 15 for Kona Grill - Phoenix

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Good food but VERY noisy and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/25/2013

2002

Dined on 02/25/2013

2002

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Good food but VERY noisy and very loud obnoxious music."

Dined on 02/25/2013

2002

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Review 16 for Kona Grill - Phoenix

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic food and great service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2010

Dined on 02/16/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was fantastic. Bartender very good at his job and innovative drinks are very good. Potstickers great for flavour, but dry and crumbly. Sea Bass was Amazingly well prepared and perfectly cooked. Really, really good! Asian Ratatouille was innovative and fantastic. Red Velvet cake for dessert was excellent, as was the butter cake. Service was quite good except for the fact that the waitress or kitchen forgot one of the appetizers and one of our group member's meal. The manager more than made up for it, though and so we were happy to pay our "mandatory" 18% tip. I would recommend this place to anybody and will happily return many times."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 17 for Kona Grill - Phoenix

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Sea Bass was amazing! Ate

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/01/2013

2011

Dined on 03/01/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Sea Bass was amazing! Ate in bar area to watch the game - a bit too loud, but will go back. AWESOME food"

Dined on 03/01/2013

2011

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Review 18 for Kona Grill - Phoenix

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had been to Kona's a few

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had been to Kona's a few times before while in Phoenix so while back in town last week we looked forward to going out again... especially for the grilled salmon. It was wonderful as usual. The last two times we were there we sat outside however ( and did not notice the noise as much). This time we were seated inside and found table conversation to be difficult. That aside, the food is great."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

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Review 19 for Kona Grill - Phoenix

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

The appetizers we ordered

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2010

Dined on 02/14/2013

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The appetizers we ordered were excellent, but our entrees were not good. For example, my salmon was overcooked/burned on the bottom. At 6:30 PM it was already too loud in the dining area to carry on a conversation."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

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Review 20 for Kona Grill - Phoenix

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Kona is always good. Love

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2009

Dined on 02/14/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Kona is always good. Love there regular menu and sushi menu."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 21 for Kona Grill - Phoenix

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best Vegas Rolls In Town

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/12/2013

2013

Dined on 02/12/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Service was great . We had a nice time . Best Vegas rolls in town !"

Dined on 02/12/2013

2013

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

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Review 22 for Kona Grill - Phoenix

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great buzz !

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/26/2013

2012

Dined on 01/26/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Love the buzz about Kona. We pop over a couple times a month. The happy hour food cannot be beat! I am s vegan and my hubby a carnivorous kinda guy. Suits us both!"

Dined on 01/26/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Ratings-Only Reviews for Kona Grill - Phoenix

Based on the average of (35) ratings-only reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

4 out of 4 recommend this product

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