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Kona Grill - Carmel
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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128 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 128 reviews
5 stars
(44)
4 stars
(59)
3 stars
(18)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(51)
- fit for foodies(46)
- special occasion(44)
- neighborhood gem(39)
- hot spot(27)
- kid-friendly(25)
Kona Grill - Carmel Reviews List
Review 1 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fun Spot
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Kona Grill was recommended to us by a friend. My son was graduating from Purdue and on the way back to Bloomington we wanted to have a very nice meal. Made reservations online the day before, arrived early and was seated early. To my surprise, they even had us sitting at a round table for 5-my favorite way to eat as a family. My son likes sushi and this was the reason we chose the Kona. The sushi was great, and as not everyone wanted sushi for their main course, the restaurant had something for everyone.
Highly recommend this place. I will be back."
Highly recommend this place. I will be back."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Very Nice Experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We enjoyed our Mother's Day meal so much at Kona Grill in Carmel. The combination of a thoughtful waitress, wonderful food and pleasant surroundings made our day complete. My husband usually likes to go to steak places but he was surprised and happy to find the Kona Filet was delicious! And I loved the Kona Chopped salad. The other people with us enjoyed what they had as well. When it came to dessert, the portions were enormous so we took some home and enjoyed finishing that off later."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great variety and gourmet quality
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I felt that everyone found something they liked and each was treated to an asian-twist on American-Eclectic. The server was attentive and knowledgeable and had a good demeanor. Food was served on-time and as ordered. I enjoyed having the meatloaf and as you would expect from Kona Grill, it wasn't JUST meatloaf. The sauce they used as "gravy" was something unique and it made ordinary meatloaf into a must-try dish you won't likely find anywhere else. Same was true for nearly everyone's food at the table. We also ordered sushi-rolls as appetizers, though many order them as their entree. They were excellent and served on-time. All in all, we had a great time. Only minor note is that the music may have been a bit too loud for the dining area."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Phenomenal service and food. I will definitely return!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 5 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Made a reservation on OpenTable for a party of 6 the morning of mother's day and had an outstanding meal. Service was fantastic and the waitress really knew her menu and made some great recommendations. My children ate sushi for the first time and actually enjoyed it. I would go back to Kona when I am in the Indianapolis / Carmel Indiana area."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch
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Review 6 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good atmosphere and good food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our first time here. I took my mother and daughter for a Mother's Day celebration. There was a wide variety of food choices. A filet for my meat and potatoes eating mother and my sushi eating daughter. I had the sea bass which was melt in your mouth delicious. The restaurant was dark with rather loud music. It could be turned down a notch or two for those patrons with hearing problems. Overall, it was a great experience and I will be back again."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Good food, Good friends
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Kona Grill has a great menu. The extended patio is great for hanging out with friends."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 8 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good turkey burgers
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed our meal. Spicy shrimp and the calamari appetizers were very good! Love their turkey burgers!
Only complaint is it's so dark inside - too dark. Also, when making the reservation via Open Table, I noted we were celebrating a birthday, but the server was never told. I had to pull her aside and she quickly apologized and brought a dessert for my friend."
Only complaint is it's so dark inside - too dark. Also, when making the reservation via Open Table, I noted we were celebrating a birthday, but the server was never told. I had to pull her aside and she quickly apologized and brought a dessert for my friend."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not so good as in the past
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Hadn't been back in over a year, and I thought the food was bland and unimpressive this time. The Caesar salad was tasteless, the tea was watered down, and a pasta dish marked as having a "lemon cream" sauce was so spicy, it had to be remade. Not sure I will return anytime soon."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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Review 10 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I love the Las Vegas Roll!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love the Las Vegas Roll! Always been my favorite roll there. The salmon sashimi was excellent, as well as one of my other favorites - the Sweet & Spicy Shrimp! Keep up the great work! The bartender Nicole has always been great to me too and her service and attitude are great. Atmosphere is excellent as always! Keep up the good work!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Another great day at Kona!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Probably our 6th time. Sushi was great. Desert was great also. Very good service"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
i have always liked Kona -
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"i have always liked Kona - for their great sushi and nice wine list and they use real wine glasses - it seems like many sushi places have wine as an after thought in small glasses. Menu food is good, service is ussually good, nothing to special here but just a good place to go, However i wouldlnt call this a romantic place. I also like their great Happy Hour drink and food spacials and they have a great indoor patio/bar area to use the half proce specials."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 13 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We've visited Kona Grill four
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We've visited Kona Grill four times now and have consistently enjoyed the experience each time. The food is outstanding and the environment is energizing whether you're sitting in the dining room, at a table in the bar, or at the bar. The service is friendly and top notch. The Managers are visible, welcoming the guests and checking to make sure their experience has been a good one. The only misstep we've experienced was on the last visit where there was an entree on our bill that was not ours. We definitely recommend the Kona Grill."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 14 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
service could not have been
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"service could not have been better! Great food!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The red velvet cupcake they
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The red velvet cupcake they give you for your b'day is AMAZING!!!!!!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 16 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As always, food was excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As always, food was excellent and our server was very attentive and helpful"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Greatly satisfying that sushi crave
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I haven't had sushi very much, but I had been craving it for a couple weeks. So when 'date night' came around I wanted to go to Kona. Really good stuff. The sushi (I got the checkerboard) was excellent and so was desert (butter cake). Good food, though if I had a complaint it is that I wish for a better draught beer selection with more craft, international, and micro brews. But yeah really good food, service, and the environment was pretty good."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 18 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great as always. They gave some of the best sushi in town! Highly recommend!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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Review 19 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was fantastic, our
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was fantastic, our server was great and fast. I've been to kona many times and I will continue!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 20 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The restaurant is not new
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The restaurant is not new to my husband and I, but the kids don't often come with us. It was a special occasion for our daughter's violin performance. We were there fairly late and the waitress was very attentive to the kids (ages 13 and 11)--bringing their food out early, refilling their sodas, etc. It was a pleasant evening for all of us!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 21 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A gem at Clay Terrace
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our go to place for sushi on the far north side!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 22 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a fun restaurant.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always a fun restaurant. They've remodeled and added a bigger waiting area inside and more outside seating (which was irrelevant on this winter night but will be nice soon). Their food is always good, the atmosphere is nice, though very noisy on a Saturday night, and the service is always good."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
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Review 23 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Sushi was terrible and couldn't
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
"Sushi was terrible and couldn't hear anyone at the table because it was so loud in restaurant."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
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Review 24 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love the Sea Bass, very loud
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love the Sea Bass, very loud in there!"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I have been here a few times
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have been here a few times and I have to sat that Kona Grill should quit pretending that they take reservations. What they use the reservation for is call ahead and put your name on a waiting list. Unacceptable. Perhaps Open Table should monitor this? After we had waited 25 minutes after our reservation, with several other waiting groups being seated ahead of us, we were finally shown to our table. The hostess bought us off with free appetizers that we really didn't want. The food was generally good, but the loudness of the place coupled with the questionable reservation system made it a less than optimal experience."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
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Review 26 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Kudos for the vegetarian and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Kudos for the vegetarian and vegan menus, Kona Grill caters to all diets! Excellent sushi bar facing a huge fish tank. A real find on a Sunday evening!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2003
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very nice dinner for my sons
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very nice dinner for my sons birthday."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 28 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My girlfriend and I rarely
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My girlfriend and I rarely go to chain restaurants but we frequent Kona Grill often. We go for the sushi which is always reliably good and the service is always outstanding."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2012
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Review 29 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food, crowded place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was great but we were seated 20 minutes after our reservation and there was limited room to even stand in the bar. Would go back but probably on a week night."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 30 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food, horrible service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Seated promptly (and there was a huge wait for anyone without a reservation since it was Vday weekend). Our server was HORRIBLE though. We have already called and written to complain to Kona but have received no response from them even acknowledging that they addressed it with their staff. The hostess told us more about what they had that evening than the server...she was unfriendly, took forever to take our order (just kept walk past us), never brought refills unless we stopped her, and never checked on our food until we stopped her to tell her we were finished and needed our check (after waiting forever). neighboring tables even asked for items from us that she didn't bring them! sad b/c we are big tippers...usually."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 31 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Even though we had a reservation,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Even though we had a reservation, we waited 40 minutes. It turned out OK, since we waited in the bar, but if we had the kids with us that wouldn't have worked. What's the point of a reservation if you have to wait that long?"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 32 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good Midwest sushi and a nice
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good Midwest sushi and a nice evening ambience. Restaurant running very late on seating. Didn't give much weight to open table reservation time. Once seated the experience was fine."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic
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Review 33 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good sushi as well as other
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good sushi as well as other non-sushi dishes, so its a great location to go to have sushi with someone else that may not like it. Very nice restaurant!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2013
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Review 34 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
One of our favorite restaurants!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of our favorite restaurants! Great sushi"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 35 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Reservations but still have to wait
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I am a big fan of Kona Grill. I have not had any problems in the other locations but at Carmel the service was terrible. I had made our dinner reservations 3 weeks prior and still when we got there we had to wait 35 min. The service was very slow so when we got out food we had to hurry it up and eat it since we had another reservation which we were late too.
Why made dinner reservations when either way you still have to wait for another 35 min. That upset me. I do not believe I will be going back to this location again."
Why made dinner reservations when either way you still have to wait for another 35 min. That upset me. I do not believe I will be going back to this location again."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
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Review 36 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Music in dinning room was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Music in dinning room was too loud, hard to hold a conversation. Service was very slow. A little expensive for what you get. Our bill for 4 was over $90 with no appetizer, no alcohol and only 1 dessert."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2008
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Review 37 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not a happy customer
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have dined at kona several times in the past. This last visit was probably the last time that I will go there. We have a reservation and still had to wait 30 minutes to be seated, and another 45 min to eat. The service was poor and we were never asked if we need anything but our bill. I was very disappointed and will not be returning."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2006
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Review 38 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was great. I appreciated
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was great. I appreciated the restaurant listening to my special reservation request and fulfilling every detail. It was greatly appreciated."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 39 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Super experience. Great bar
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Super experience. Great bar scene before dinner. Food was fantastic (sushi and the meal) as well, our waiter was awesome too. Great experience."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 40 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Noisy but good food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our 7 p.m. reservation was not seated until 7:30. For this couple with young kids in search of a quiet dinner, we were disappointed to be seated next to a family with 4 kids under the age of 6 !?!?!? Once the family and their youngest "shreaker" left we were able to enjoy the good food and service which will keep us coming back to this shopping adjacent food spot."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
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Review 41 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food. Sushi sampler
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food. Sushi sampler with salad is a true bargain."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 42 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food but absolutely
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food but absolutely awful service. This has been the case both times I've eaten here."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 43 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Kona grill is by far one if
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Kona grill is by far one if my favorite restaurants. I have to keep going back for more!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 44 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food and service were both
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food and service were both great!"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2011
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Review 45 for Kona Grill - Carmel
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Reservations were not honored.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Reservations were not honored. Waited more than an hour after being told "just 5 more minutes" too many times."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2010
Special Features: hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Kona Grill - Carmel
Based on the average of (83) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
14 out of 14 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic