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Kona Grill - Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

Kona Grill - Kansas City

3.6
3.6
2377 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to Kona Grill in Country Club Plaza, Kansas City’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment district. occasion really. Kona Grill is a classic American Grill with great steak and seafood - complemented by the best choice of sushi and margaritas at any grill in America. Kona Grill features a global menu of contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty craft cocktails in a polished, casual atmosphere. From brunch & lunch to dinner & happy hour, the restaurant offers a range of freshly prepared dishes from the grill, seasonal menu items and fan-favorite dishes across all dayparts. Kona Grill offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining at all its locations, $3, $6, $9 happy hour offered weekdays & NEW weekend brunch, guided by a passion for quality food and exceptional service.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Sushi, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 2:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 9:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (816) 931-5888
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Catering available for delivery & pickup through EZ Cater at: https://www.ezcater.com/catering/kona-grill-kansas-city
  • Area
    Plaza / Brookside
  • Cross Street
    In the Plaza Shopping Center ½ a block west from Ward parkway.
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Sushi Sundays at Kona Grill

    Multiple dates available
    Sundays just got a whole lot tastier! Introducing Sushi Sundays at Kona Grill, where you can indulge in ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Traditional Sushi Rolls starting at just $39 for adults & $19 for kids, including soup and salad. Upgrade your experience to Specialty Rolls or Nigiri for just $10 more. Restrictions: Reservations required. Dine-in only. No sharing. 90 minute maximum. Guests may order 2 rolls on first order and after that 1 roll per order. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.
    Sushi Sundays at Kona Grill photo
  • Taste of Kona: 3-Course Prix Fixe Menu

    USD 39.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in a STEAK NIGHT at America’s Grill for only $39 per person! Whether you are dining with us before the big game, a night at the theater, or before a movie, the following can be served within 60 minutes. Steak Night Includes Steak, Salad, Dessert, and 1 Glass of Wine for $39. Available every night from 2PM – Close. *Offer may vary by location. Not valid on 5/12*
    Taste of Kona: 3-Course Prix Fixe Menu photo

What 2,377 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.6
3.6 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 3.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Great for scenic views

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Lively

  • Kansas City, MO

    Great for brunch

  • Kansas City, MO

    Hot spot

  • Kansas City, MO

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kona Grill in Kansas City offers a vibrant dining experience with delicious sushi and drinks, particularly during their popular happy hour. Despite some noise and service inconsistencies, patrons enjoy the "great service" and "yummy food" provided by attentive staff like Jaylee and Tyler. Ideal for casual gatherings rather than intimate dinners.

2,377 Reviews
  1. Rhonda

    Kansas City

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    For the price of the food we expected a nicer atmosphere. Instead it was more like a nicer sports bar with a little better food than a casual bar. If I’m paying $130 for a meal for three (without drinks), I kind of would expect more private seating, sharing a long booth with 3 other families.
    Kona Grill - Kansas CityResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Rhonda, Thank you for the feedback you provided for us. Hopefully you'll give us a chance for a better experience in the near future.

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  2. Daniel

    VIP

    Chicago

    101 reviews

    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent meal especially the starters. Only minor beef was out of many specials.
    Kona Grill - Kansas CityResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Daniel! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal at Kona Grill - Kansas City. We're glad you especially enjoyed our starters, and we appreciate your feedback about the beef. We continuously strive to provide the best food and service, and your feedback helps us do that. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best, The Management Team

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  3. Gretchen Cole

    Oklahoma City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good but very slow. Server told us how she disliked her job and didn't want to be there. Manager had to apologize for slow food service..
    Kona Grill - Kansas CityResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Gretchen, Thank you for the honest feedback. Your review has been expressed to our Executive Chef to try and make sure the food execution is faster. Thank you.

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  4. Tim

    VIP

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Decent food but overpriced for the experience. It’s a glorified Applebee’s on the plaza..

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  5. Jeffrey

    VIP

    Kansas City

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    My family and I ate dinner at Kona Grill and had mixed thoughts about our experience. Our food was very good, but for the price, I would have expected more. Almost all items especially the Sushi are good but overpriced. Our server was very friendly and appreciated her recommendations. As for decor, a makeover is needed, not quite sure what vibe Kana is going for, but whatever it is, it is currently dated and bland.
    Kona Grill - Kansas CityResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Jeffery, Thank you for sharing your experience here at Kona Grill with us. we strive to give the best service we can and appreciate any feedback on how we can improve on that. We hope to see you guys in the future.

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  6. Michael

    VIP

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We were seated in the bar at a high top with my elderly parents, even after making, and confirming a reservation for a standard table. It took over two hours to eat, because the food and service was very slow. Many of the dishes were not served properly, including both of the steaks that were improperly cooked and definitely not the cut of meat that we ordered I could go on, but I’m going to move on with my life now!

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  7. Morgan

    Kansas City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Reservations were at 7:45 and we didn’t get sat until 8:50. All steaks were overcooked. Unfortunately we won’t be back. 
    Kona Grill - Kansas CityResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Morgan, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Kona Grill - Kansas City. We understand that waiting can be frustrating and we apologize for the long reservation time you experienced. It's disappointing to hear that our steaks didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and it's clear we missed the mark this time. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future. Best regards, The Management Team

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  8. Michelle

    Kansas City

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Had a reservation at 6:45, but was seated more than 45 minutes after that. Disappointed in how long it took to get seated with a reservation. The food and waiter were very good. 
    Kona Grill - Kansas CityResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Michelle. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our waiter to be good. We apologize for the delay with your reservation and the lack of service. We understand how frustrating this can be and we're working on improving our service timeliness. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

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  9. Grant

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a 630 reservation for four and was finally seated at 6:57, if it was around the holiday so no big deal. Had a drink at the bar however they had no wine glasses, they wanted to put Cabernet and a whiskey glass. I went the beer route. The price of sushi is a little bit out of control so we went with items on the main menu. Unfortunately, the filet mignon was brought to the table no less than well Done, waiter knew it immediately, and the general manager came over and took care of that meal. Took a long time to get the food, the server had 7+ tables so he was doing the best he could. Just not the dining experience I’m looking for when spending north of $200 on a family of four. 
    Kona Grill - Kansas CityResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Grant, We're sorry to hear about your recent experience at Kona Grill - Kansas City. We understand your concerns about the reservation time and the wine/beer glasses. We apologize for any confusion about the filet mignon and we'll work to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the dining experience you're looking for. Best, The Management Team

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  10. Amy

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Although we had a reservation it appears they do first come first served because we still had to wait 30 minutes. Don’t offer reservations if you don’t uphold them.
    Kona Grill - Kansas CityResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Amy, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear about the wait you experienced, especially given your reservation. We understand how frustrating that can be and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. We aim to provide a seamless dining experience for all our guests and we seem to have fallen short in your case. Your feedback is important to us and we will certainly take it into consideration as we continually strive to improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a more enjoyable experience. Best, The Management Team at Kona Grill - Kansas City

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FAQs

Kona Grill - Kansas City offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (816) 931-5888.

Kona Grill - Kansas City is rated 3.6 stars by 2377 OpenTable diners.

Kona Grill - Kansas City does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.

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Google Map for Kona Grill - Kansas City

444 Ward Parkway, Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO 64112

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    In the Plaza Shopping Center ½ a block west from Ward parkway.
  • Area
    Plaza / Brookside
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 2:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 9:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Sushi, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (816) 931-5888
  • Catering
    Catering available for delivery & pickup through EZ Cater at: https://www.ezcater.com/catering/kona-grill-kansas-city
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