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Kona Grill - Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

Kona Grill - Kansas City

3.5
3.5
2337 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 33 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

  • 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
  • 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

What 2,337 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.5
3.5 based on recent ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.4Ambience
  • 3.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Great for brunch

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Healthy

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Hot spot

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Romantic

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Great for scenic views

  • Kansas City, MO

    Great for brunch

  • Kansas City, MO

    Healthy

  • Kansas City, MO

    Hot spot

  • Kansas City, MO

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Kansas City, MO

    Romantic

  • Kansas City, MO

    Great for scenic views

  • Kansas City, MO

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kona Grill in Kansas City offers a lively atmosphere with standout sushi and drinks, making it "one of the best happy hour places." While service receives mixed feedback, some diners praise the friendly and attentive staff. However, experiences can vary, with concerns about noise levels and food quality.

2,337 Reviews
  1. Aziz

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and outstanding experience. We will definitely come back to KC Kona!!!!

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  2. Cynthia

    Kansas City

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great appetizers and beverages on their happy hour menu.

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  3. Matt

    Kansas City

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We were seated right away for our reservation. The hostess said our server would be right with us. We sat for 20 minutes before someone even stop to speak to us. The server was very polite and friendly and professional. She got us our drinks and answered all of our questions. Then within a few minutes she was back with our drinks and took our order. We didn’t get our food for another 45 minutes. When the food finally arrive one order was wrong and the steak that my wife ordered was somehow both cold and over cooked. The server took it back and had the kitchen remake it So another 20 minutes later my wife finally got her steak but my kids and I had already finished the sushi that we ordered. The quality of the food did not measure up equally to the price we paid. Even with the steak being comp’d the bill was outrageous. This is worst restaurant I have eaten at since before the pandemic. I will not be returning.

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  4. Danielle

    Miami

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Worst experience I’ve had. Terrible service, food took 2 hours to come out, they forgot items we ordered and the price is outrageous for what you get. It was my friends birthday and not only did they not acknowledge it but it took them 30 minutes to get her a margarita to the table.

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  5. Sandee

    Kansas City

    38 reviews

    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Not the most professional hostess situation. Made our reservation over a week earlier, weren't prepared for us. Mary seemed to be a newer server and was great! Obviously overwhelmed by the # of tables she covered. Wine came VERY slow and food orders took a while as well. Not inexpensive... but fabulous food! We were early and there were very few tables ...

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  6. Charlotte

    Kansas City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Walked into restaurant, and were seated. We then proceeded to sit for almost 15 minutes without being acknowledged. We then left. Horrible service, ended up going to yard house and had a wonderful experience. Never coming back to Kona Grill.

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  7. Mark

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Melissa is an exceptional person and created a wonderful existence for us. Kona has always had a special place in our hearts but having Melissa at our side took it to a new level. We adore her and know Kona is very lucky to have her

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  8. Sassy911

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 2 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Hadn’t been there in such a long time. Such a beautiful so wanted to sit on the patio. Our server was friendly. Those are the only two good things I can say. The food was truly terrible! Ordered the Asian salad and server brought a California roll. My friend ordered the lettuce wraps….hers was inedible. My salad was a bowl of cabbage. The California roll had a terrible crab salad for filling. The location is a premier one; so sad the food is so bad. I’ll never go back.

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  9. ALBERTO

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Took too long to wait for our brunch. We were in a break from work, needed our meals quicker
    Kona Grill - Kansas CityResponded on 23 September 2024
    We do apologize about the long wait. Hopefully we meet your expectations next time.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Disappointed . Loud DJ - not for sure why during normal dinner hours vs later . Food average . Service slow. No salt or even asked if wanted for margaritas . Plates never cleared. Has went down hill - this used to be a nice place for sushi and drinks - now way overpriced for what it is . Told birthday dinner during check in - not acknowledged . Seemed more of a party place, no reason to go back - so many better places to go.
    Kona Grill - Kansas CityResponded on 23 September 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate all feedback, and we would love to have more information on your visits so we know were we can improve. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.

    1 person found this helpful

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 3.5 stars by 2337 OpenTable diners.

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

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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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