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Kona Grill - Alpharetta

2.9 (1.2k reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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Zoe S.

We came here on a Friday night after the concert at the Ameris, since it's one of few places open late. I was surprised to see it was pretty busy at 11pm. But once we saw they their late night happy hour, that kinda explained it all. They have a great happy hour menu! We got couple of things from that menu.

Sierra H.

This was our second time here. Overall great experience. We had a chef's tasting which was really good. I b had the lime chicken with rice which was so flavorful. We had meatballs served on top of mashed potatoes, pretzel bites, and avocado rolls as appetizers. They do have a kids menu here, and our crew grabbed the bento boxes and Mac & cheese skillets. We of course had the butter cake for dessert...one of our favorites and is immediately devoured. I love coming because the vibe is always on point. We've come on Sundays, and the game is typically playing on t he screens. They also have little pads at the tables that have games on them, and this keeps the kids occupied the entire time. Great addition for families. Our server was great! Our food cane out on time, we didn't have to wait long, and he got everything we needed correctly. Highly suggest a Sunday here, not as busy and is always perfect for us.

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Erick G.

I walked countless times by this place, but have never stopped by, and honestly, I don't really know why... until today. First of all, they have a great Social Hour... thy includes items from $3, $6 and $9. Varied section for all. Second, the restaurant is very chic and modern, perfect for meetings or date night. On this occasion we were there for a quick meeting, which worked out great because it was quiet enough to have a conversation. Finally... the food. Everything we ordered tasted great. The cheeseburger and fries were the highlight. Though the patty was a bit smaller than i anticipated, it was definitely flavorful. The chicken fried rice was also really good once we added some soy sauce and Tabasco. The chicken bbq flatbread was also phenomenal. The shrimp taco however... was not all that great. Actually, I'm not even sure it had shrimp in it. It was mostly cabbage or something... All and all, this is a great spot to try at the Avalon. I'm for sure coming back to try a few more things from the Social Hour menu.

Lemon Garlic Penne with Chicken
Ken S.

My wife and I went for the 1st time on Friday. We were concerned because of a lot of the Yelp reviews. However I must say it was a pleasant surprise. The staff was extremely nice, Imani is outstanding! Inside is also nice, really enjoyed the ambiance. My wife had the sweet chili salmon and I had the lemon penne with chicken. Both dishes were really good. The only reason they didn't get a 5 is because where we sat had a dirty mop smell and I can't wrap my head around the fact that my non alcoholic beer was more expensive that my wife's margarita. All in all pretty good.

Great atmosphere for dining with friends
Tony S.

What made our first visit to Kona Grill so enjoyable was our server, Reggie. Fantastic server, conversationalist, and on point with all his recommendations. A local bestie, who I'm completely head-over-heels in love with (but that's another story), recommended this place, so my only disclaimer is that this review may be slightly skewed by my inner simp. But let's do this: The Macadamia Nut Chicken was uniquely delish. I've had sweet 'n savory but sauces many times in the past, but this take was interesting. I personally recommend mixing their pineapple marmalade on top of their macadamia sauce, and add a SLIGHT dash of soy sauce to bring out the best. I loved this dish, and while I normally dislike green beans, absolutely devoured their sweet chili version that accompanied the chicken. It's a must try! The veggie sushi roll was on point, which I didn't think was possible without fish, but apparently they've figured it out, so it's an easy order on future visits. I'd never had soy brussel sprouts before, but you know what? It works really well, and will likely be a staple must-have in the future. Love the place, the staff, the ambiance, and the food so far. I'll be back!

Alex D.

The food was outstanding per usual but I had the delight of Justin as my server and he was incredible. Awesome guy. Really really great. Felt easy and at home with him. They really have an excellent staff all around. No nonsense unless you ask for it (in the good way). Justin is an A player. Don't find many of those around these days it would seem. Worth your time and money! And don't be afraid to catch a movie right across the way when you've finished the excellent meal

Sweet and Blu salad with shrimp
Dave W.

Update to my previous review, which is still valid. Food here is really good. Great indoor and outdoor dining options. Service can be hectic during busy times. Here is trick on service, during less busy times enjoy a nice meal inside. On busy weekend nights during concerts, do what we do, order to go and enjoy meal on the patio outside near the fountain. Kona does great job on to go orders. Not to mention, that during busy times all the restaurants at Avalon are swamped. Slightly pricey but worth it. You can thank me later. Enjoy!

Chicken & Shrimp Lettuce Wraps*
Ashley T.

Visited Kona Grill for an anniversary dinner. Loved the vibe. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. She recommended a bottle of sweet red wine and it was everything. The highlight was definitely the chicken and shrimp lettuce wraps -10/10!

Prime rib
Ada S.

Skip this place if you can... nothing here is worth it!! Let's start off with the service. We had a reservation at 7 and didn't get seated for 10 minutes, then didn't have a waiter take our order for another 10 when we were seated, and then once they did it took another 10 to get anything. We're thirty minutes into being here and Just got our first drinks, the patio bubbles (which was good) and the margarita (which was not- it's a cheap mix they use). They forgot to get us waters and we asked multiple times. I understand if they were understaffed and slow, but we could see the servers talking in a corner not doing anything. The restaurant ran out of silverware at one point, and it was right when we got our appetizers so we had to let them go cold before we got our silverware to eat them. The appetizers took forever to come out and were only okay. The sushi was all imitation meat and not very fresh. I would not recommend getting it from here. There are much better sushi places nearby. The potstickers were average. The salad was pretty good but wasn't anything special. The miso soup was also OK, it was cold by the time it came out to us. It took an extra hour for them to bring out our entrées and in that whole time they did not refill our drinks. They also kept dropping food on our table when they would deliver it, as if they have never carried a plate before. I'm usually very patient and wouldn't mind if their service wasn't amazing, but it was downright terrible. The waitress got food on my friends phone. They spilled our water on the table. They took away our plates and silverware and then didn't bring us out any new ones. And we were still optimistic at this point. Trying to make the most of it. But out comes the prime rib, the salmon and the burger, which are all overcooked. Nothing was cooked how we asked it. And everything was dry. It was so bland and borderline cold. The only redeemable meal the entire night was a macadamia nut chicken. The stirfry was so bad and cold and overcooked. The only two things we enjoyed were their fries and French onion sandwich and soup. I would not come back here again, which is sad because I was told it was pretty good.

Briana S.

I say good over all is great. At least the sushi was good. I wasn't a fan of the steak and fried rice. Personally, I would have more meat in it just because it was like 98% rice and 2% protein. It was kinda a boring dish. Service needs to be worked on. No one handed us utensils when we sat down so when the food came out we were like....hiw are we gonna eat this and it took them a good minute to realize we didn't have utensils. Our waitress was nice, however, she was paying more attention to the lady sitting directly behind me. I never got a refill of water when I really needed it because I got the Picasso roll and eating a few of those Jalapeños can really put some heat in your mouth. This lady had her phone out on a tripod and was ordering a bunch of food. I'm assuming she's like me and is a food content creator. The difference between me and that lady is, she was asking for attention, I was discreet. She got her food before my table. They kept checking on her and just breezing by my table and really only checked in once, which is fine, but if you're gonna do it to someone directly behind me, you might as well do it for your surrounding tables that are paying attention. Unfortunately, that was upsetting that you guys were so focused on her that you neglected your other tables, which unbeknownst to you, I actually do the same thing but I'm not begging for the attention. Also, service is slow, but again, it was probably because of the lady behind me. Food is great but you guys really need to work on your service.

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inconsistent wait staff and food. too pricey for the food to be bad and wait staff to poor.

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Had a great experience here at Kona, the food was amazing very tasteful and our server Jamillah was fabulousz we will definitely be back!

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Food and service amazing food was timely will be attending tomorrow for my birthday P.S the Steak omg

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Do they have heaters for outdoor seating in the winter?

Yes they do!

Do they have happy hour on the weekends?

They have Happy hour on Sundays all day. We have went several times and it’s awesome,

Do they have a kids menu?

Yes they do with the choice of two sides

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The food was good but the service was slow. We have been here several times over the years and it…read morewas much slower the last time we went. We also had several issues with the drinks we ordered not coming out correctly or tasting that good. The restaurant is a little dark but a more cozy masculine vibe.

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Good surprise! Came to this location after experienced Lazy Dog in different state ave was not…read moreimpressed...this location is however impressive. Large clean and well organized - I was pleasantly surprised. Huge menu, nicely stocked bar and friendly service... Ended up eating wings as appetizer and Teriyaki Wok plate which was huuuge!!! Service was a bit slow on Friday night as place was packed, but overall - I definitively loved this place!!!

This was our first visit here; saw it a few times as we drove by…read more Decided to stop here and try out Happy Hour after my outpatient surgery (before the pain meds wore off!) ;-) We arrived at about 3:30 pm today (Friday). We were immediately welcomed by Jason and seated. He was also our server. Jason made some recommendations as he took our soda orders. We were early so was pretty quiet. However, it was picking up when we left around 4:45 pm. We decided to try several happy hour appetizers to test out the food. We got Maple Bacon (Oh My!), cheesy bread, lemon pepper tater tots and my spouse got the Happy Hour burger. The manager surprised us with some BBQ chips. D was very personable and engaging with us. The food came out quickly. It was very delicious...my spouse says the burger is amazing when you add the maple bacon to it. Happy hour portions and prices are very good. The only suggestion is to verify your check. They bring a pay device that shows your amount. I paid the bill and Jason asked if I wanted a printout. I said yes because I scan them into a rewards app. When looking at the bill, I noticed that the happy hour burger charged at full price. We were heading out to get me home but I mentioned it to Jason so they could fix the system. He offered to get manager to refund but I politely declined as I needed to get home; besides we had a great inexpensive meal. We will definitely be revisiting Lazy Dog many times in the future. Highly recommend the team, food and restaurant.

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3.9(397 reviews)
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Coalition Steak & Seafood was a great choice for date night…read more We've always wanted to sit at the bar for dinner, and this time we finally did -- and it did not disappoint. It was freezing outside, so walking into a warm, cozy, and welcoming space was the perfect start to the evening. The bar area felt intimate and relaxed, ideal for a date night. The bartender was knowledgeable and thorough. He wasn't always right there, but it never felt like an issue -- everything flowed smoothly, and the food came out quickly. Overall, the food was very good. The steak was fairly average, but the red fish was absolutely outstanding. It had a subtle Louisiana touch that made the flavors explode in the best way. I'd definitely come back again, especially for the seafood. A solid spot with great ambiance and memorable flavors.

We had the bang bang chicken, lychee martini, pear dream (seasonal) cocktail, Scofflaw cider, steak…read morefrites, and Chilean sea bass with cherry ginger soy sauce and red potatoes and mac and cheese. The bang bang chicken should be drenched in the sauce to give it the kick it needed. Drizzled was lackluster. Lychee martini was good, had a big lychee fruit in it. Pear dream was almost tea-like but good. Wouldn't get again but did enjoy in the moment. Scofflaw cider was ehh. My fiancé didn't care for it, so it was a chug it and go kind of drink. Steak frites had a fine cook on the steak but more concerned with the flavor, which was lackluster. The fries were really crispy, but because of their size, they didn't have much substance. Not something he'd get again. Chilean sea bass blackened didn't have the kick of flavor I hoped for. The sauce was good if you like Asian-inspired dishes. The potatoes were fine. Needed more seasoning. Mac and cheese was cheesy but needed more of a flavor profile to wow me. Overall the sea bass was meaty and cooked well, but the sides were just okay. Didn't hate the meal but didn't stand out so won't be going back again. Food did come out quickly so the service was good. And the music was overall was good for the Valentine's Day weekend.

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4.5(114 reviews)
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Alpharetta please wake up. Instead of burgers and junk food. You can walk 2 blocks and get an…read moreincredible restaurant. The service and the food is fantastic. The gluten free rib appetizer was the best we have ever had at any restaurant. The entrees are lower than any comparable place. Highly recommend you walk 2 blocks and support a great restaurant.

I would absolutely give Foundation 5 stars if the service had been better. I was nervous about…read moremaking reservations on the enclosed patio, and it did feel like we were the overflow afterthoughts of the wait staff. We waited over 15 minutes before my fiancé asked for someone to come to our table to get drinks ordered and provide us water. That said, it was warm and sufficiently cozy outside. The food and drinks we ordered were excellent, however. We got the charcuterie and wine and beer to start. I enjoyed not only the meats and cheeses selected, but the house bread, pickled vegetables and persimmon, and mustard and cranberry chutney made lovely parings. I ordered the hangar steak, which was cooked to perfection, tender and juicy but with a flavorful char. It exceeded my expectations. My fiancé ordered the osso bucco cassoulet, which was the star of the show, in my opinion. I would definitely visit again and sit indoors because the inside vibe was lovely. The bar looked like a great spot to have a drink before dinner. The food was impressive enough that I'm willing to give it another shot!

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