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Kona Grill - Austin
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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56 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 56 reviews
5 stars
(22)
4 stars
(18)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(17)
- special occasion(16)
- great for outdoor dining(12)
- fit for foodies(9)
- great for lunch(9)
- kid-friendly(9)
Kona Grill - Austin Reviews List
Review 1 for Kona Grill - Austin
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Sushi is less than stellar
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Proves that when you try to offer too many types of food, it's rare
That you have high quality anything."
That you have high quality anything."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Kona Grill - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My 3 kids probably contributed to the noise level. ;-). Friendly staff, great atmosphere, kid prices are better than most places and the food quality is much higher. We have a family of 5 and we love this place."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Kona Grill - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mother's Day Dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We reserved a table to celebrate Mother's Day dinner and my mom loved everything! Great appetizers and entrees and perfect service. Highly recommended."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Kona Grill - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food at great prices
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and he service at Kona Grill is on POINT! Great waiters each time I've gone and the food is CONSISTENTLY good---especially for the prices! Everything is cooked to perfection...including the calamari which is spot on EVERY time! I LOVE the Kona Grill!!!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 5 for Kona Grill - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Boom Chica Wow Wow...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was fantastic. Server was a step and beyond excellent. Was dining for a surprise birthday party. Everything played out perfectly. Manager came to visit table twice. Best birthday dinner hands down that I could have asked for. Everything went smooth as butter."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find
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Review 6 for Kona Grill - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great choice for celebration
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great selection of food, good atmosphere, outstanding service. Thank you"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 7 for Kona Grill - Austin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I've eaten here many times,and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've eaten here many times,and the experience is always good. Food is tasty and very consistent. They could stand to offer a couple more entree choices though. Large portions never leave you hungry. Great for casual dining, business entertaining, or a slightly upscale meal."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
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Review 8 for Kona Grill - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
You have IMPROVED! I'll be back!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"We had a rather large party and the waiter was SO accommodating and professional. I hadn't been to Kona Grill in a few years. Their food was going down in quality to me, so as other restaurants opened in the Domain, I moved my business elsewhere. I decided to give it another chance and made reservations for a friend celebrating his birthday who likes sushi. I ordered one of the items I used to kind of like, the, "Macadamia Nut Chicken" and boy oh BOY had it CHANGED! The sauces, the seasonings, the sides....EVERYTHING improved. I WILL be back! AND even the leftovers were good the next day. To ME, that's always the test. Does it taste just as good or BETTER the next day. THAT is the sign of QUALITY food!"
Dined on 03/26/2013
2013
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Review 9 for Kona Grill - Austin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I had a good time. Food was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had a good time. Food was good."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 10 for Kona Grill - Austin
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We really had high hopes for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We really had high hopes for Valentine's Day dinner after making reservations 2 weeks in advance. Our reservation was for 7:30 pm and we arrived 10 minutes early only to wait until 8:15 pm to get seated at our table. It took another 25 minutes to order and then another 45 minutes to receive our order. Even though the food was great I was greatly underimpressed with the time frame after booking our reservation 2 weeks ahead. We won't be back any time soon..."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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Review 11 for Kona Grill - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I love this place best food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I love this place best food in Austin"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Kona Grill - Austin
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
our food dishes were very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"our food dishes were very good as usual. service continues to be sketchy; server was enthusiastic but poorly trained. drink orders were twice not right, and then the mixed drinks were not drinkable a(manhattan and margarita). doubtful we will return with our group."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2007
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Review 13 for Kona Grill - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was amazing for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Everything was amazing for Valentine's. The food was excellent and our waitress was super sweet and very attentive. I had flowers delivered to surprise my date and they had then waiting on the table. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, late-night find, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Kona Grill - Austin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Steak was under cooked and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Steak was under cooked and green beans were raw. Richard , our waiter, was excellent and the manager stopped by to check on how we were doing (always a good thing)
We'll be back"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 15 for Kona Grill - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Got in right away with a reservatio
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Got in right away with a reservation. Food & service was great'. This was on a busy Valentine's evening."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 16 for Kona Grill - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
They treated us so great.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"They treated us so great. it was my daughter's birthday and they brought us out a cupcake to share. Great staff. Every need was met."
Dined on 01/28/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 17 for Kona Grill - Austin
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Used to be a fan of Kona but
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Used to be a fan of Kona but the food quality has deteriorated considerably. The sushi was particularly sub-par and very over-priced. The fries were under cooked and very greasy, and the brownie was more like a cake. Won't be going back."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2009
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Kona Grill - Austin
Based on the average of (39) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic