Kona Grill

I visited Kona Grill on a bustling Saturday, eager to try them out based on recommendation from a friend. The night kicked off with a mixed bag of cocktails; the New Old Fashioned, revamped with Jim Beam Vanilla Whiskey, was a delightful twist on a classic, boasting a unique texture that impressed me. Similarly, "The Rum Drink" was an excellent summer refreshmentlight yet satisfying. Unfortunately, not all drinks hit the mark. The Electric Lemonade was overly sour, reminiscent of Warheads candy, and the Cucumber Southside was dominated by an overpowering cucumber flavor that eclipsed its mojito roots. Appetizers were a similarly varied affair. The Chicken Satay was adequate though unremarkable compared to Thai versions elsewhere, and it suffered from a stingy portion of otherwise tasty peanut sauce. The Fire Dragon Roll, meant to dazzle with its flamed alcohol-infused sauce, ended up a disaster as the sushi absorbed too much of the vodka(?), significantly detracting from its enjoyment and effectively ruining the dish. Main courses painted a more positive picture. Although the 10oz Prime Rib, which I requested medium, arrived well-done, it was still enjoyable enough not to warrant a return to the kitchen. The star of the evening was undoubtedly the Macadamia Nut Chickena unique and flavorful dish with a wonderfully crunchy macadamia crust and a delectable sauce that both my companion and I found exceptional. Dessert was a high note on which to conclude our meal. We shared a slice of carrot cake, a perfect balance of flavors with just the right amount of sweetness, and mercifully free of raisinsa common pet peeve. It might just be the best carrot cake weve had in a restaurant. Service was exemplary and even a manger stopped by to see how everything was going and comped the carrot cake for us for the birthday. The interior was fine but the window seat we sat by had a lot of bird poop on the windows when lookout. Just made a note on that. Kona Grill offers some standout dishes, particularly in the main courses and desserts, the inconsistency in the starters and some drinks could be improved. The venue has potential for a great dining experience if it irons out these kinks.
Apr 11th, 2024

My first and last time at Kona Grill. I heard good things from this place but unfortunately when trying to celebrate a birthday here I was really let down. The prices are inflated, I can justify spending a lot of money of the quality of the food is high but unfortunately this was not the case. My burger and fries were tasteless and for $20 the portion was incredibly small. The burger wasnt seasoned and the grilled onions were still raw. $9 for a soda bottle? Without alcohol? Come on, it was served with a glass of dirty ice, I found black specs embedded in my ice. You would think for the price they charge the atmosphere would be nicer, unfortunately all the music played is cover bands and the most live things were the flies circling my food. In hindsight I should have known better, its on the highway of course I was going to get robbed
Apr 10th, 2024

My bacon cheeseburger was absolutely divine, the service was great and Ana brought me a new fork when I dropped it on the floor like a true sweetheart. I loved my time at the Kona grill and will definitely be coming again!
Apr 9th, 2024

Food was amazing!
Apr 7th, 2024

Apr 3rd, 2024