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Kona Grill - Denver
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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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.
82 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 82 reviews
5 stars
(26)
4 stars
(32)
3 stars
(17)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(27)
- fit for foodies(26)
- special occasion(21)
- vibrant bar scene(17)
- great for lunch(16)
- great for outdoor dining(16)
Kona Grill - Denver Reviews List
Review 1 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Don't go after 9
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"In all fairness Kona Grill might have been good if I had proper expectations. However, their website was misleading. Kona grill was really Rock Bottom or TGI Friday's with a SUSI Bar. If their online menu they have a very wide selection of "non seafood" section. In reality the menu presented is very small and the options on the website aren't there. The quality of the food would be ok if it weren't 20% higher then those more modest options. The biggest issue is that it is in a mall where your parking options are VERY far away and almost impossible to find. They do have a valet that closes at 9pm (with signs that proclaim that if you own a BMW its free all other pay.) There are many others in the area that offer better choices."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 2 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sushi Roll was excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our server was great - personable and fun, yet professional. All food was very good - especially the Picasso Roll - an innovative sushi roll with a kick! The cucumber salad was equally good. The people watching at lunch from the patio was fun."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
recent mothers day group
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I came here with a large group (12) for mothers day. the service was second to none, even with some of the people in the group getting a little roudy. our server was great and the FOH manager made an appearance to make sure that we everything was great as well. VERY HAPPY!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 4 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
good food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"we had to ask another server for someone to take our drink order after several minutes of sitting there, but once our waiter found us he was great. Food was better than expected and the pace of the meal was nice."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 5 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was fantastic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was fantastic, but the noise made it so our server misheard an order from the corner. We had the surf and turf, chefs sushi plate, steak and lobster roll, and the Hawaiian. All tasty."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 6 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not Impressed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was extremely slow. We made reservations for a special mother-daughter dinner. Once seated we waited 15 minutes for a glass of water. The service was not as attentive as it could have been for the price. We had to flag down random people to ask for things and it was not as enjoyable as it could have been. The booth seating was comfortable but the view was other booths and tables with kids. The food was good although the sauces were a bit too sweet and we were charged too much extra for small substitutions. For the time we waited and the price I rate it as good but not great. It could have been a better experience. I was a bit disappointing."
Dined on 5/10/2013
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Review 7 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fun!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Greetings! We had a great time and great food. My husband and I both had the Macadamia Nut Chicken. As always, I substituted the shrimp and pork fried rice for the taters. YUM! Our daughter had the Avocado Club Sandwich and, especially, enjoyed the chipotle mayo. We had wonderful service and will be back soon! Thanks!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, romantic, late-night find, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 8 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"They have good sandwiches/ some salads - quite nice for lunch while shopping at the Cherry Creek."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 9 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and service was amazing! If I could afford it, I would eat here everyday. I had the Hawaiian Ribeye, it was grilled to perfection and for an appetizer the lettuce wraps, best I have ever had!"
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 10 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a great experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a great experience for our prom dinner at the Kona Grill. It was a great atmosphere and the service was excellent. Big round of applause to our waiter, Lucas, who helped us with the menu."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Close to Great
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great atmosphere and healthy options on the menu, but salmon and trout were both farm raised not wild caught (I got the white fish and did not ask because I didn't want to hear if that was farm raised also). Some of the items are expensive but others are reasonable, the bill for me and my date was $24 including tip (she got sushi and I got white fish ceviche and we both got water)"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
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Review 12 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
YUM!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great. Server was fantastic and knew his sushi. I asked for a Sake martini, they didn't have one on the menu. So I told the server how to make one and in a few moments I had an awesome Sake martini. One would think that just because it's in Cherry Creek that this place would be snooty but oh no. Great atmosphere and great attitude of the staff. (unlike a certain restaurant named after a retired Broncos player)"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 13 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Bummer
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My birthday celibration was cut short when our server gave less than average service. The reservation got lost,(I know because I called to confirm) and then our server didn't give any kind of introduction or follow up. I had never been there before and didn't know what to expect. Definatly could have used some advise on the menu and ordering. We started with sushi and didn't make it further after asking for the room temp to be adjusted. It was freezing cold. We all put on our winter coats. Our server didn't follow up. We had to request the Manager who was appologitic and kind. Unfortunatly it was too late and we were ready to move on."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
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Review 14 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
good sushi... poor everything else
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The sushi was good. The other courses of the 5280 week trial were underwhelming. I won't be going back to Kona Grill... there are too many great restaurant to waste time in the marginal ones."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
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Review 15 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We have been here before,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been here before, but this time it just didn't work for us. Everything seemed OK. Maybe because our prior visits everything was excellent, this trip fell short. We still had a good time and we will try it again for sure. I do have to say the Mojito's were the best part of the meal."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
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Review 16 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Warm sushi. I can't really
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Warm sushi. I can't really say much more than that."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2011
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Review 17 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was our first time here
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our first time here and it was pretty good. When we arrived, it was VERY crowded and noisy at the hostess stand (probably because it was Restaurant Week). However, we were seated promptly for our reservation. They give the kids etch a sketches to play with, which I thought was great and kept our little one entertained. Our waiter was good, not great. The food was also not bad, but what made this 4 stars instead of 3 for me was the coconut shrimp roll appetizer. Even our daughter liked it and she doesn't like seafood...period! Unfortunately, our host said it was only a limited time offering. Overall, I would visit again."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food and service were excelent.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food and service were excelent. Noise was a little loud by the time we left. waitress was one of the best we have had recently."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 19 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was great! Tried
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was great! Tried something else beside Sushi. Didnt know there was other food than sushi. Will be back"
Dined on 02/26/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food is very good. Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food is very good. Service is average."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 21 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I liked this restaurant, the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I liked this restaurant, the food was good - but I wouldn't recommend going on Valentine's Day - they were in such a panic that our dinner came out literally within 1 minute of our appetizer. The girl who brought it said "Um, I could put your food under a heat lamp". We said no and just everything at once. Plus - they sat us at a table next to a family with screaming children. Our reservation was for 7:00 PM - we were done and home by 7:45."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 22 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The sushi sampler was excellent.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The sushi sampler was excellent. Great place for a quick fix."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Restaurants honored reservation
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Restaurants honored reservation although was extremely busy. Friendly staff and atmosphere. Thanks"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
neither my guest or i had
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"neither my guest or i had sushi which is their primary focus; the pasta was average and not what the waiter described, the chicken entree was very average. would not go again unless i knew for sure i was going to have sushi/then maybe try it again. the waiter brought us our food and that was about it -- no water refills, no check on our meal and needed a shave !"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 25 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
30th Valentine's Day together
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My husband & I have been going to Kona Grill for special occasions, when our son & his family come in from NC., and sometimes when we just feel like it, since 2003, but its always for the same thing, sushi & miso soup. We love the different sushi choices and we have our favorites as well. We went last Thursday on Valentine's day, we made a later reservation in hopes it wouldn't be crowded, or really loud. Our reservation was at 8 pm. We had no wait, service was great, and so was the sushi, we had 5 different ones just the 2 of us. However, the music is loud and you can't just enjoy talking, without the music drowning out your conversation."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 26 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I love the Kona Grill. The
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I love the Kona Grill. The food is reallly good and the desserts are wonderful. Service is really good as well"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic
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Review 27 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I was able to get a last minute
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was able to get a last minute reservation for my girlfriend and I on Valentine's Day. Upon walking in the door we were greeted by a very kind staff. They lead us to our table and the server was there within 1 minute to greet us. She was funny, talkative and friendly. We ordered a bottle of wine which was delivered promptly with complete service. We ordered 2 apps(calamari & traffickers), the Vegas roll and the spider roll. Delish! We will be back!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 28 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love the avacodo egg rolls
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Love the avacodo egg rolls and chicken-shrimp lettuce wraps. The waitress was very sweet and even brought out a delicious red velviot cake for the birthday girl."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 29 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The brownie sundae was great
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The brownie sundae was great for dessert."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 30 for Kona Grill - Denver
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food quality is uneven. One
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food quality is uneven. One day spot on the next it is over cooked and dry. They really need to work on this. Won't be going back for a while."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2011
Special Features: great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Kona Grill - Denver
Based on the average of (52) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
7 out of 8 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic