I had a great experience overall and would definitely come back. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was friendly, attentive, and efficient. My only reason for giving four stars instead of five is that it felt a bit pricey for what you get. That said, the quality of the food was excellent, and everything we ordered was fresh and flavorful. If you're looking for a great meal and don't mind spending a little extra, it's definitely worth a visit. read more

I was traveling for business and decided to try Kona Grill after hearing about it back home. The atmosphere and décor were impressive, but the food was disappointing. The Pad Thai looked more like chopped spaghetti, was dry, and tasted nothing like Pad Thai. After only a couple of bites, I stopped eating. My waiter was friendly and attentive, noticed the issue, and offered to replace it. I switched to a sushi roll, which was acceptable but closer to supermarket sushi than restaurant quality. My guest somewhat enjoyed their steak dish but commented that it was extremely salty, which was notable because they rarely criticize food. Great atmosphere and good service, but based on the food, there are too many other places I'd rather try before returning. read more

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We went to celebrate my wife's birthday with our kids, grandkids & my mom. There wasn't many people in the restaurant. Both my son in laws & myself ordered the Asian salad with chicken or shrimp. It looked like someone dumped a bag of cabbage on the plate, poured some dressing on top & put a little piece of chicken on the side. One son in law had shrimp with his. There were five shrimp. We have been to Kona for happy hour and it's always been good. This was very disappointing. It being a celebration & family members not happy with their meals made it worse. read more

Came to Kona Grill for a quick bite before a movie and left pretty disappointed. The food was overpriced for what we received, especially when compared to other sushi restaurants in the area. Our dumplings took over 20 minutes to arrive, and my sushi roll took more than 40 minutes. What made this even more frustrating was that the restaurant wasn't very busy on a Sunday evening. The bartender was friendly, attentive, and repeatedly apologized for the delays, so no complaints there. Unfortunately, management handled the situation poorly. The manager spent most of the time upstairs, then came down and spent over 10 minutes chatting with another server before standing at the host stand. I eventually had to call him over myself. When he finally spoke with us, he didn't seem particularly apologetic, although he assured us he would "take care of us." That ended up being a $9 credit after an extremely long wait and disappointing experience. The service delays, lack of urgency from management, and high prices simply don't justify a return visit. We won't be back. read more

Kona Grill, I so wanted to like you. But there are a lot of problems with this restaurant. There was something seriously wrong with the way the kitchen was functioning. We did not receive our appetizers until an hour after we ordered them. The restaurant was not crowded. Nobody was getting their food. The server was initially inattentive (no water for 15 minutes) but overall, she tried, and she did accommodate our needs to the best of her abilities. The food was good. That's what is so difficult about this. If I were just rating this place on the food it'd probably be closer to 3.7 or 3.8 stars. But the kitchen is dysfunctional. Two managers had some sort of a conversation about issues for nearly 10 minutes just over my friend's shoulder. We were seated unnecessarily close to the little station beside the bar. A disgusting greasy broom was propped up against the wall, very close to our table. Also, I witnessed the bartender open, a can of something, taste it with a long spoon, and then put that long spoon back in with the rest of his tools. I don't know if there was cleaning solution in that or what was going on with the tools he was using, but it was surprising to see it as a diner. It looks like this restaurant has a problem from the top down. Whatever was going on was a big turn off. I was OK with the food that I had. I had pad Thai with shrimp and a seasonal pumpkin bruschetta. My friend ordered potstickers and a beef appetizer and a sushi roll. She also ordered brussels sprouts. The sushi had been rolled in some sort of chili powder and it was much too spicy for her to eat. She was unable to continue with her meal after that. She liked the potstickers, bruschetta, brussels sprouts, and the beef appetizer that she ordered. We also had to wait 10 minutes before we were even seated. I should have taken that as a sign of things to come. It was a Wednesday evening, the restaurant was not crowded. read more

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YE Gurl Says: Nostalgia Didn't Survive the Trip to Kona Grill Place: Kona Grill Date: April 11, 2026 Let's just get straight to it--this wasn't the Kona I remember. I walked in holding onto years of loyalty. Back in the 90s and 2000s, Kona Grill was that spot--reliable sushi, strong drinks, and a guaranteed good time whether I was in Atlanta or Las Vegas. It was a go-to for work travel and an easy "yes" for date nights. So when it finally landed in Ohio? I was genuinely excited. Maybe too excited. I pitched it for a girls' lunch, thinking I was about to reintroduce everyone to a classic. Yeah... no. From the moment we sat down, the tone felt off. I arrived a little late, but somehow the energy at the table already felt... stalled. Our server seemed preoccupied and honestly looked over it--and this was early in the shift. It took about 20 minutes just to get the 3-for menu, and once we ordered? Another 30-45 minutes for the food. Let's talk about what actually hit the table: * Spicy tuna roll -- not spicy. At all. * Bama roll -- rice stuck to the plate like it didn't want to be served. * Timing -- painfully slow, especially for a spot that was maybe 1/3 full (about six tables total) I went with the prix fixe option (one of the few things that felt reasonably priced), which included sushi, a drink, salad, and dessert. My chicas ordered hot entrées--curry bowl, chicken dish, sake. Nothing overly complex that should've justified that kind of wait. What should've been a quick, easy lunch turned into a nearly 2-hour commitment between waiting to order, waiting for food, and waiting for the check. And let's not ignore the elephant in the room: Suggested tips starting at 17%... for this level of service? That's a tough sell. YE Gurl Says: This one hurt a little. Not because it was terrible--but because it didn't live up to what it used to be. Nostalgia carried this visit further than the actual experience did. Big picture? This felt like a restaurant trying to charge big-city prices without delivering big-city execution--and that gap shows. Between slow service, underwhelming food, and a lack of attention to detail, it just didn't justify the time or cost. Final take: If you've got memories of Kona from back in the day... you might want to let them stay right where they are. read more

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The food wad delicious overall. The bread was pretty crunchy. The bacon in the burger was also very crunchy. The service was nice. It was a little awkward though because they kept pressuring me to order more. I'm a pretty small person and it was awkward, because the staff kept making comments like "no protein"? Or "Do you want to add things to go?" Or when I was deciding whether to get sushi or the penne, they were like "Get both". It didn't feel very classy. To add, when we were about halfway through the meal they asked us if we wanted takeout boxes and that they could get the bill out. We also talked about how it was weird that the meatballs never came out, and that it would be nice to get the free appetizer like the menu stated but it was okay that it wasn't there. read more

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The salmon box lunch was ok. The avocado rolls was lil more on the warm side not hot .

Came here for lunch with some friends and to say the least, it was a disappointing experience. The menu looked delicious so I went with the Kona favorite Macadamia Nut Chicken. The dish was definitely lackluster and no where as eloquent as the dish looked online. Service was friendly but slow and as if she didn't even care to serve us. Getting menus alone took 30 minutes, our food probably close to 30 minutes as well. Drinks even took awhile and all I ordered with a sake that came in a bottle. The restaurant was pretty empty so I'm not sure what the long waits came from. I liked the photo wall when you walked in but everything else just reminded me of a cafe. I was pretty appalled by the menu prices considering the vibe of the establishment. Overall, I don't think I'll be returning. Poor service and poor food ruined it for me. read more

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If you're looking for a spot that feels equal parts dinner and scene, Kona Grill nails that "vibe dining" energy. It's polished without being over-the-top, with a modern upscale / casual feel, an open sushi bar, and a lively, social atmosphere that shifts from bright and relaxed by day to more of a lounge vibe at night perfect for anything from brunch to date night or cocktails. Big shoutout to Tea for the amazing hospitality attentive, welcoming, and truly made the experience stand out. The food was just as impressive, with everything coming out perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Overall, Kona Grill delivers that rare combo of great food and a great vibe, easily making it one of Easton's go-to spots when you want the full experience. read more

I came to Kona Grill with a friend to try their $3, $6, $9 happy hour and (outside of the shrimp taco) it didn't disappoint! The chicken fried rice was my fav, followed by the sushi roll, then the sliders. I also had a frozen margarita and one on the rocks. The restaurant is huge and has plenty of bar and patio seating. I've also stopped by for their late night happy as well and it was a vibe. read more

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Decided to try this location since we've walked past it a few times. It was pretty quiet on a Monday night and we were seated quickly. My husband ordered the filet medium with whipped potatoes and green beans. I ordered the miso Chilean sea bass with bok choy. At first, I was a little shocked at the portion size for the cost. The fish was a bit small but packed with flavor. The bok choy was cooked perfectly. My husbands green beans were cold and when the manager realized it, he brought a new fresh hot plate of green beans. They were really good. The sauce is great. Overall, food was very good. read more

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First time stopping in- pros good customer service, every was very frieyans attentive. Atmosphere was casual but has background music playing not to loud so you could carryon a conversation. They are known for steaks, sushi and drinks. I don't get any sushi but rolls looked very tasty. The calamari was good not overcooked and had a moderately spicy sauce to dip in. The burger and fries were good. Fries just a bit greasy but presentation is very nice, Enjoyed the soft bun and onions. Liked that lettuce and tomato are served on the side. Plenty of parking in garage across from restaurant. read more

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Probably will not be returning here. The service here was not great. We barely saw our server and the pace the food came out for raw fish was VERY SLOW. I also don't mind paying higher prices for food if the food is worth it. This was not a $72 meal in any way shape or form for me and my friend. The poke bowl I got was also not great. Some of the salmon were ICE COLD and when I bit into it I thought it wasn't even thawed out all way making me feel like it was frozen. The place in it of itself though was clean and nicely decorated and the host seemed to know what was going on. This was my first and last time going here. read more

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I'm so glad they reopened. Every night from 9:00 PM to close they have discounted sushi! Late night sushi craving satisfied!

The service was wonderful. We really enjoyed dealing with David- he was absolutely engaging and a treat. My family enjoyed the food- love the meatballs and the potstickers. Don't forget the butter cake! read more

We doordashed from here last year, but went for the first time in person today. Yes, they're open Christmas day and surprisingly not very busy. They're pretty good with accommodating food allergies, though be warned, a few of their sushi rolls are surprisingly spicy. But we had a very good time here! :) read more

This was a nice restaurant however I do think the food was overpriced for what we got. Additionally, the restaurant was empty and the service took forever, once we got our food, our server never checked on us again. Fried rice was good but somewhat plain. The ambiance was fine, nothing crazy, we went on a weekday and it was fine. read more

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Probably the worst service I've received in a very long time. Restaurant was nearly empty and it still took over an hour to get a second round of drinks. No water refill. No check ins from the waitress. We asked the bartender if he was working on our order and he said, no, he was cleaning. Manager finally came down to help him but never apologized for the issues. Also, the vegetable egg roll came to the table and we were told, "sorry, he's not very good at that kind of sushi". Ridiculous. They truly don't care. read more

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The service was really bad. The server didn't communicate well and also messed up our order. He did fix it - and the food was good once we got it. read more

I ordered the pot stickers the cilantro, chicken and rice and the kg burger and fries bill was 103!!! We had a table of 10 the lighting was beautiful the food was delicious! A little over priced but the experience was great! Our server was nice but seemed a little dry. You can tell she was tired and ready to go home but got all our order right! Nothing was sent back!!!! Great place to come too and loved its photo friendly! read more

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SEVEN WORDS: ASIAN FUSION + SUSHI / HIP YET COMGORTABLE VIBE. . We Found Kona by Happenstance. We were on a Destination Eat at Another Place, but saw the Sign and "Kona" gave us visions of Pineapple & Coconut-Infused Entrees. Strangely, there wasn't much of a Hawaiian Food vibe, but that turned out to be AOK. This Upscale Asian Bistro still featured a wide variety of Asian Foods . It was Happy Hour, so we started with the Featured Crab Crunch Roll ($6). It was exactly as you'd expect: Crab + Eel in a Sticky (Unsweet) Rice Wrap. 6 pieces, each Yummy, but not Overwhelming. . Our Entrees; However, we're NOTHING LESS THAN PHENOMENAL. . Let's start with my Entree: the Crab & Brie Stuffed Salmon. Although I couldn't place the Crab nor Brie, this salmon was lightly seared - -fiving it an almost poached taste. The skin had been removed, only one side was seared (lightly) and that still left the protein very tender yet flaky - well cooked, but not overdone. The Turmeric-infused rice side was delisious, a small bit al dente, with a hearty Indian flavor. The Broccoli cloves were also al dente, and had a great Sesame, onio taste. My wife stole most of them off my plate. . My wife ordered the Wagyu-Fried Rice as a light small plate of an entree. Still, it was a very decent size - akin to most any small plate you'd find at any such upscale restaurant. My wife never had Wagyu before and she LITERALLY held each bite in her mouth and let it melt before starting on another. I took a single bite and was jealous. Wagyu is Wagyu. If you had it, you know why Metropolitan restaurants often charge by the ounce for a Wagyu Serving. It's simply phenomenal. .\ Our total bill for 1 Crab Roll, two entrees, and two sodas came to $74 before tip. Sounds pricy, but considering EVERY UPGRADE we ordered as far as proteins, it was a very reasonable (and exquisitely yummy) meal for two. I'm super glad we found Kona. We plan on returning again - and soon. read more

$37 for one piece of fish with fries. $21 for a fried chicken sandwich. There is no fish in the world that special. Lobster is cheaper than this fish. The atmosphere was nice, but we didn't even know there was a button to charge you for ice( the rocks). Never Again!!!! He thought he was going to get at least three pieces of fish. They got us good, because plural fish is the same. Please respect your money and stay away from this place. read more

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I was exploring places and ended up at Kona Grill, they had the music going and the energy was high. The staff were nice and greeted me quickly. The food was ok, I had the spicy tuna roll. It was mehh, i followed that with the filet and green beans and brussels sprouts. Steak was cooked to my liking but typically, I like a char on the outside. This was not that. The green beans were great done a difficult to mess those up. The brussels sprouts were crispy but too oily for me so I didn't finish them at all. Connor grills doing its best, but is that not something that's ever gonna be a craving for me or a must have. I had a gift certificate for STK and ended up using that Kona Grill. That's pretty much the only reason I came. read more

Our server was phenomenal!! She was super attentive! I love the new vibe of this re-done Kona. Came here years ago... The food was ok Cohort loved his poke bowl. My Picasso roll was only ok. It had a vinegary bite I wasn't expecting. I was craving spicy so this wasn't quite what I expected. It's ok I'll try something else next time or ask Server for recommendations read more

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We were back at Kona again. Jaclyn the manager helped our Dining experience a night to remember again. Our waiter Demeon did an excellent job making our night a memorable one. Salads were delicious and fresh. We had the steak night and our meat came out perfect into our likings. The dessert really good as always. Place was great with nice music from the DJ. We were seated at the enclosed patio. So romantic with Flurries outside. Thanks Kona. read more

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Very slow service and cold soup. I'm not sure where the issue was. We were thinking it was the back of the house, but when the soup came out cold, it made us wonder if it was the wait staff To the manger that reached out, I sent you an email. Thank you for contacting me and the apology. read more

Restaurant was empty and yet it there was no one available to seat our party of two. The server took over 5 minutes to come to the table. Our avocado egg rolls were not cooked and the dough was raw. We each ordered a sushi roll that was served on the same plate. The spicy tuna roll had very wet rice and the tuna was questionable. Not worth the hour we spent in the restaurant. read more

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Won't even try again.. Walked out of the restaurant this afternoon. Should have read the previous reviews about the slow service. We were waiting at least 35 minutes for cocktails. Waiting for 45 minutes still no cocktails or food . Walked out . We were not the only ones sitting over 45 minutes for service. read more

Ribeye Meatballs 3 choice ribeye meatballs with shallot & shiitake, macadamia nuts, chili glaze, creamy peppercorn sauce, whipped potatoes KG Sliders cheddar cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, secret sauce, king's Hawaiian rolls, fries read more

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Food was good but the service was really bad. I would list her name but I think she lied about her name like everything else. I loved the food and the atmosphere. The bartender was a vibe as well but my server just kept missing the mark with everything and kept lying about my drink. I found out that the drink she insisted I had was not even a drink that the establishment had this particular day per the bartender. The server was rude and failed to deliver on all aspects of serving. I would return but I will be going to the bar next time. They have inside and outside bars & seating with heaters outside. During the holiday times Easton is decorated and very nice so it's good to be able to see the sites while eating. It would probably be just as nice in warmer months. read more

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The service was the best part of our visit. Although our order came up in a timely manner, it was not to our request. After sending the order back, we discovered that the scraped off the item we specifically requested not to have and melted a slice of cheese over it. After having a conversation with the MOD, they comp'd one our meals. The restaurant is beautiful and very welcoming. read more

Kona Grill has reopened!!!! Unfortunately, they no longer have the puffer fish 'Mike'. However, they still have a wide variety of offerings from steaks to fresh sushi. The tuna tetataki is by far my favorite! It is always fresh and has a sesame oil finish that dances on your taste buds! I highly recommend sitting in Autry's section! Just don't take my seat read more

Fish and chips were cold and frozen in the middle of the fish. For a chopped salad and fish and chips we waited 40 minuets, Don't go you don't want a letdown. Our waitress was cool though I told her the cod was frozen in the middle and they took the price of the fish and chips off them the manager came and apologized. So maybe they are between staff and home was there to prep the food. Not sure about what to make of the experience but probably not going back. read more

Cute and vibe-y but not overly trendy where you fee out of place. Went for happy hour after work and definitely recommend! Waiter was attentive and it was not too busy at all. Great deal for HH - I got a margarita and their crab crunch sushi roll. The margarita was good but nothing extra amazing or special and the crab roll was delicious! I would definitely check out for happy hour again. read more

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What a cool place... It is a tad on the pricey side, but the food was delicious. We really enjoyed brunch at the Kona Grill. The atmosphere was really nice. The service was incredible. The food was delicious - I had the macadamia nut chicken, which was awesome. The green beans were really good. Wifie had the chicken stir fry, which she loved. The brunch mimosa deal made the brunch even better. Overall, this was a great experience. read more

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The food was below average, the service slow and the atmosphere meh at best. I had the salmon and it was dry and didn't taste fresh .

Three of us sat at the bar. Two people ordered old fashions. They were some of the worst. I had a trio of margaritas which didn't have any flavor. The potstickers were awful. We ordered a spicy tuna roll which was so spicy that you couldn't taste the tuna. We did complain about this and ordered the chicken lettuce roll ups instead. The roll ups were just as bad just not spicy. It was like someone spit in bowl. The 2 sea bass sliders were very fishy and not worth the money. The 2 hamburger sliders were small as well. We left and are very hungry. The service between 2 bartenders was some of the worst service we have experienced. We spent $167 plus a $30 tip. We will NEVER go back. read more

It had been a while since I had been to Kona Grill, but now I have been to Kona Grill twice in the past few months! It seems to be a bit more upscale now than it was a couple of years ago. When walking in, you are greeted with a beautiful, floral backdrop on your right and a "fire pit" on your left. The decor is gorgeous throughout the entire restaurant. I love that there are flowers everywhere as it makes the vibe warm, welcoming, and romantic. On both recent visits, the service was impeccable. Staff are constantly walking the room and making sure that everyone's needs are being met. On both recent visits, I ordered the angry edamame, regular edamame, the crispy soy brussel sprouts, and the poke bowl. Everything is so GOOD! The angry edamame is one of my favorites - super spicy and packed full of flavor. The crispy soy brussel sprouts are cooked to perfection. The poke bowl has great flavor, but seems small in size (for $24) and could use more toppings. From what I remember, the sushi rolls have always been great as well. I like the addition of the live DJ on weekend nights too! Ohhh, I almost forgot - the carrot cake! Oh my goodness! HUGE portion size and so tasty! I will definitely order it again! Keep up the great work, Kona Grill! read more

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We did not enjoy our experience here at the Kona Grill. I have been to the Liberty Center location and had wonderful experiences, but this Easton location did not live up to that standard. We arrived on a Saturday night, with no reservation, at 5:30pm. We were able to grab seats at the bar, which is our preferred location when it's just the two us. The restaurant was mostly empty but it took quite some time for the three bartenders to acknowledge us. We ordered a drink and a sushi roll. After dropping off our drink the staff didn't speak to us again for 30 minutes, when we flagged down our server, asked for bill and canceled our sushi roll. I would likely not return to this location. read more