I wanted to have dinner elsewhere tonight (kitchen was closed). Thank goodness Kona opened late, + had late night happy hour going on. Korbin (blue hair) was AMAZING!!! Do yourself a favor and ask for him. He went above and beyond. Korbin literally raised the bar. Great personality really cool person. If I'm ever visiting Denver. I'll make a trip for good for and good service. He was very attentive, he was Mr. make it happen!!! I'm in town celebrating my birthday. He made sure I got my birthday dessert + during the time I went was the best (late night happy hour). I may just pop in for another happy hour before I leave town! read more

Kona Grill - Denver - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Was really very excited to go celebrate Galentines at this place,after my good experience at happy hour... But today it was really not good! I choose this.... Seeing the menu But everything we ordered was full of salt From spicy sauce to peanut sauce served with Asian salad Miso soup was super salty ,I did finish half of mine.... Being vegetarian I ordered Kona stir fry(attracted to this Hawaiian name) But it was super salty with chicken chunks in it It was replaced later with tofu ,but again the tofu was super salty....and the appetite disappeared The bathroom was with broken dispenser & No paper towel.... The good part was the chocolate cake in the desert section , which was served warm.... But don't think will return there or recommend anyone Service was ok! read more

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Shout out to the vibes, if it's a birthday or your getting shots for your group, they bring it out with the music, vibes, & sparklers! The salads were amazing, steak and sushi were okay. Pasta was good. Thanks Tommy for taking care of our group! Great service, super attentive and accommodating! read more

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Service is good, service was very nice guy and food was very quick, as far as the test pat tai noodle wasn't good at all, steak neither but if you take a consideration that it's not a steakhouse I guess can't really judge it, shrimp tacos were actually good but super spice, and so edamame, place is nice, clean, a little darker but welcome. read more

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Came here with a group of friends for their HH tasting menu. Kona has been a staple in the Denver area for us millenials who grew up here. I remember the days where we would come almost every weekend before hitting the bars downtown. I haven't been back in a very, very long time,so I was happy to meet up with some friends here. We pretty much ordered everything on the tasting menu so everyone could try a bite of every dish. The steaks were not bad, but I'd prefer the pasta and sushi over those entrees. The house field salad and the chopped salad had more variety over the Asian salad. One of my friends raves about the carrot cake here and the manager even said some guests order it for their wedding cake! So I'd highly recommend ordering that. The brownies were good, but quite sweet, and same for the chocolate cake. Cheese cake was not bad. Overall a great experience to try out their new tasting menu and a great place to meet up with a group. The service was quick and attentive. I also like that you can pay at the table and split the tab as you wish. read more

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We we're visiting Cherry Creek Mall, and thought we would once again try this upscale restaurant for lunch. We each ordered a salad and thought the food itself was very good. Service was slow. We spelt sort of sorry for our waiter who is the only one on the floor. My salad came out a good 20 minutes after the first salad arrived. We found the music to be annoyingly loud. Prices are still high. I will say the quality of the food was also high. read more

I used to frequent this location often, but somehow stopped coming--and now I remember why. With Christmas approaching, the mall was extremely busy, and there weren't many restaurants offering full table service. There was a short wait, but we were seated fairly quickly. Our server came by promptly, and we were able to place our order without any issues. The main problem was the drinks. My Kona Big Wave took quite a while to arrive and didn't show up until right before the food was served, which isn't ideal. Worse, the beer was flat. For a restaurant of this caliber, I expect better, especially when it comes to drinks. On the positive side, the food was good. The sea bass slider, served on warm Hawaiian bread, was enjoyable, and the Kona stir-fry was tasty as well. The ambiance is still nice, and overall service was good--definitely better than average. That said, the prices are quite high for the portion sizes. We spent over $60 plus tip, which felt steep for what we received. It was nice to revisit, but unless I'm desperate, I probably won't be stopping here again. read more

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The $39.99 "Taste of Kona" menu is delicious and priced right! It's going on right now! Head over for better yet, run! It'll cost you less than a pair of designer jeans at $39/pp is ridiculously priced! You can have a 3 course meal , 2 drinks , a starter and to end the note right a desert. All these you have a choice of three's. See menu attached. We had everything in the menu + a serving of my favorite dessert that's not included in the menu. Their massively delicious Carrot Cake!! Courtesy of Rose the GM! Talk about being treated well! Thank you Rose! There were four of us so someone had a repeat of someone's dish. But we shared so I know the dishes are all awesome! The salad I had called The Chopped -small was so good! My cocktail Patio Bubbles was super refreshing! The staff were awesome n you can pick your dining location: inside or patio. read more

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Tender Steak I had the New York strip, and it was so tender. Very tasty! For my drink, I had the Cucumber Southside, made with Tito's vodka, lime, mint leaves, soda, and (surprise) cucumber. For dessert, I enjoyed the chocolate cake. Oh my! It's like a brownie and cake made out...in a good way!! read more

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My experience with Kona Grill this time around was not good. When we sat down, everything came quick enough and I was excited that we had the ability to reserve a table for six at 7 o'clock on a Saturday. It was just a really good timing and we had just finished shopping. I had been to Kona Grill so many times before and I always had a wonderful time and service was always great so I was hoping we'd have a similar experience this time. At the start, I kind of sensed that this was going to be not the best service. Our water glasses were all a little dirty. But only one glass was sent back at first. And another one was requested. As this happened one person in our party presented a free appetizer coupon to our server. She ordered the wings and the server said he had to check that we could order those. She didn't like being told that there were stipulations on the type of appetizer she could order when that wasn't indicated on her free appetizer coupon. One of us ordered a Paloma. The drink was sent back because it was too weak. It was diluted to fill to the top and we could not taste much alcohol in it. So a replacement drink was ordered. That one was pretty good. So now this set the tone for the rest of the time we were there and I won't bother getting into some of the other things, but let's just say that the wings came out in the wings were great right. So everybody finishes the wings. Then I ask "hey do you guys have wipes for us because you know our fingers are sticky after eating those wings" and he's like "oh sorry we don't have wipes, but I can get you extra napkins" and I'm like "thanks". So now he clears all the monkey plates except mine cause I was getting the last wing. We place our main courses order. Four of us were splitting two dishes, the wagyu steak fried rice and macadamia chicken. The wagyu steak was very greasy and it pooled at the bottom of the plate. It also lacked flavor. I was praying for salt but we used soy sauce instead since salt shakers were not present. This made it better but still not great. The macadamia nut chicken was tasty but one person didn't like the sauce on the chicken. I thought it was solid. One person ordered a sushi roll to see how they liked sushi. He didn't love it but said it tasted the way it should. The last person enjoyed his food. But on the iceberg salad he had to request more bacon because there was so little on it. At this point I was getting annoyed because it was taking too long for him to grab another plate. My water was never refilled. But on the other side of the table their water was constantly refilled. My monkey dish from the first course was still sitting there after all of the other dishes had been removed. All in all it came off as lazy serving to me. I get that I'm a little further back but come on. Because I've been here so many times I'm able to count this as a one off. But sheesh. Nothing went right. I guess the host stand went efficiently. And it's a beautiful restaurant. read more

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As we all know things at Cherry Creek Mall are a bit extra. I've been to a few Kona Grills including the one in Hawaii. This place was popping but our waiter explained everything to us as this was our first time at this location. We ended up trying 5 of the rolls and each one was amazing. I'd recommend the Kona Favorites and also their big wave beer. Be prepared tho, this place is pricy for just getting rolls. read more

Stopped by for happy hour after some shopping. Food and service are just okay. Food feels like it comes straight from some freezer and has no real flavor or soul. I wouldn't go back, but you could do worse. read more

Hadn't been to Kona in over a decade and it will probably be that long before I go back. It was a meh experience overall. We sat in the bar area, which was nice since it was a gorgeous day out. While our server was attentive at first, he disappeared for the majority of our time which was frustrating when one of the appetizers we ordered had come out wrong and one never showed up until we were ready to leave. Very small portions that were way over priced for what you got-$25 for a crunchy salmon roll?! Meh indeed. read more

Thank you for the Veterans Special! My server, Celeste, was super-friendly, professional and efficient. The Parmesan Sole was well-prepared, great portion and delicious! The carrot cake is the best! read more

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The food was fresh, but ordinary and a little on the salty side. (not enough to ruin, just to notice)...too much sweet sauce...but my server, Erica, was extraordinary.....thoughtful, she asked if I needed low sodium, asked if I had any food allergies and generally made me feel seen and well taken care of. Also, service with a smile. She gets 5 stars, the restaurant 3.5 and it was so cold in the restaurant. read more

I rarely write Yelp reviews, but this experience was bad enough that it deserves one. The problems started almost immediately. Despite the restaurant being slow, we sat for an uncomfortably long time before anyone greeted our table. When a server finally approached, the interaction felt completely transactional--no warmth, no hospitality, just going through the motions. Unfortunately, the real issues started once we began observing what was happening around us. Our table was seated next to the open kitchen, which gave us a clear view of the line and expo area. What we saw was honestly shocking. The Executive Chef was repeatedly putting his hands in his mouth while expediting food. I watched line cooks eating while standing on the line preparing dishes. At one point, our own server casually grabbed food out of the expo window and ate it in plain sight of guests. If that's what's happening when guests can see it, I can only imagine what's happening when they can't. I should have trusted my instincts and walked out, but I stayed because I didn't want to make a scene in front of my daughter. Unfortunately, the food didn't help redeem the situation. The quality was mediocre at best, and the portion sizes--especially the sushi--were laughably small for the price. It genuinely felt like the restaurant was cutting corners by skimping on the fish. The final straw was listening to our server openly argue with other staff members about side work in the middle of the dining room. It was loud enough that multiple tables could hear it, and it made it abundantly clear that the guest experience was the last thing on anyone's mind. Between the lack of hospitality, questionable food safety practices, and underwhelming food, this place is operating far below what any guest should expect--especially at these prices. I would be genuinely surprised if this restaurant is still around a year from now. Needless to say, we will not be returning. read more

Kona Grill - Denver - That's a $20 spicy tuna roll. - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. We waited what felt like hours for our food. The service was unbelievably slow -- one of us didn't even get their meal until the very end, and we had to pack it up to go because it took so long. On top of that, there were flies everywhere, which made the experience even more unpleasant. To make matters worse, my turkey and shrimp lettuce wraps were cold and honestly looked like dog food. Absolutely unacceptable. We will never be coming back. read more

Kona Grill - Denver - (Not dog food but close, Chicken & Shrimp Lettuce Wraps*) - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Fantastic dinner at Kona Grill! We shared several dishes -- the wings, Brussels sprouts, shrimp tempura roll, and Philly roll -- and everything was on point. The wings were perfectly crispy with a great balance of heat and flavor, the Brussels sprouts were caramelized and seasoned beautifully, and both sushi rolls were fresh, well-made, and bursting with flavor. The atmosphere was lively but comfortable, and the service was attentive and friendly throughout the evening. Drinks came fast, and the food timing was perfect -- everything arrived hot and fresh. Kona Grill never disappoints -- consistent quality, great vibe, and a solid menu for both sushi lovers and comfort-food fans. Highly recommend for a relaxed night out or a casual date spot. read more

Personally just love this patio. Went for drinks yesterday and was really satisfied with their happy hour for just hanging, drinking and talking! It's a nice spot. And great to have at the mall. Didn't have the food yesterday. Will be coming back in general. Service was ok. But for the price of drinks, I'll take it! read more

I want to share an experience I had at Kona Grill today (April 7th around 2:45 PM) that was honestly very disappointing. I stopped in intending to apply for a position and simply wanted to ask if I could leave my resume or briefly speak with a manager. Before I could even finish my sentence, the hostess immediately cut me off and said, "Nope, not how it works," in a very dismissive tone. I politely asked if I could still leave my resume, and she refused. I then asked if a manager might be available for a quick introduction, and without even checking, I was told, "Nope, not happening, he's busy." The restaurant was very slow at the time, which made the interaction feel even more dismissive. Her tone felt extremely condescending, and the way I was spoken to honestly left me so uncomfortable I was on the verge of tears. At that point, I asked to speak with a manager not even about the job anymore, but to address how I was being treated and she still refused. When I asked for her name, she told me it was "Ellie." I later confirmed through a friend who works there that her name is actually Fernanda. I completely understand that there are hiring processes and preferred channels for applications, but there is still a way to communicate that with basic professionalism and respect. As someone who works in a client-facing industry, I value communication, and this interaction did not reflect that at all. I'm sharing this not just out of frustration, but because first impressions matter for both guests and potential employees. I hope this is addressed so future interactions are handled with more professionalism and courtesy. read more

This place use to be so good and just not worry the price. Food was ok at best, bar was dirty and atmosphere was poor. Use to be one of the best happy hours in town read more

The food and service was really good. I enjoyed my couple evenings I've been here with Ryan. A nice spot to go to before or after some shopping at the mall. Loved my drink! Can't go wrong with a good martini and some delicious seafood and steaks! read more

Kona Grill - Denver - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've been to Kona Grill several times over the years and usually enjoyed it, but this visit was really disappointing. We came in for a late lunch, and the pacing of the meal was completely off. We ordered a sushi entrée as an appetizer, which may have caused some confusion? but it still didn't arrive until after we had completely finished our entrees -- and that was even after a long delay because my teriyaki had to be recooked. The chicken was omitted entirely from the teriyaki, and the dish that came out looked so sad that it really should have been caught before it ever left the kitchen. The server then just brought a chopped up chicken breast after 10 minutes so then the sad veggies were cold. I did ask for it to be remade. When the teriyaki finally came back with the chicken added, it still wasn't great. For $30, it tasted like a frozen Birdseye stir‑fry with a few pieces of fresh broccoli tossed in. Nothing special at all. We were also charged for the late appetizer, though the server did correct it when we pointed it out. At this point my husband was basically done with his French dip which was very good -- but overall it didn't feel like a $70 lunch for two. No one offered to make things right or even acknowledge the issues. I've had great meals here before, so I'm not sure what happened, but this visit really missed the mark and I don't think I'll be back. read more

I hadn't been to Kona Grill in a while, so I stopped in with a friend for a drink and nibble. I was surprised at how pricey things were for small items. (An example--potstickers for $25.) We had one drink each and split a crunchy tuna roll, salmon crudo, and a side of mac and cheese. The tuna roll was good but small. The salmon crudo wasn't very special. Our mac and cheese was good but would have been better hot. Our server forgot to bring it to us, and when we asked and said it could be canceled, he told us not to worry and brought out the lukewarm cast iron. While friendly, the attentiveness of our server took a nose-dive since he didn't check in with us once we had our sushi. I understand the rising food costs; however, over $100 for 2 drinks, a side dish, a small roll, and an appetizer is too much to me, especially if the price isn't met with memorable dishes and/or quality service. read more

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Come here about once every 3 months. Really like the ambiance, vibe etc. depending on the time you come in. The Happy Hour is decent, the people are typically interesting to talk to and have an array of different careers. The prices could be better, but it is CC Mall so there's that. Service has always been solid and friendly. Thanks for another good time. read more

I had been to Kona Grill years ago and it was a sushi bar. And all over the wall it's a sushi, but I went in there and I got the menu and there's one third of one side that sushi and not even great sushi the whole other side of the menu is drinks and then 2/3 of other food so I realized that I was not gonna get sushi and ordered the $19 lunch special. I ordered the chicken sandwich couldn't even take a bite out of the chicken. It was so hard I gave it back. They took $10 off my meal and so I got french fries and a brownie for nine Dollars. I will never go back and everybody should know that it is not a sushi place. read more

Came in for their happy hour and was not disappointed. The food was good and the service was on point. Dana at the bar was especially great. Will definitely come back again! read more

Kona Grill - Denver - Crab Crunch Roll* Spicy Tuna Roll* ** - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Atmosphere was good. I can see the potential, however, after making a reservation for 6:45 we weren't greeted at the host stand for 10 minutes. Once we finally got sat it took another 10 minutes before we got greeted by a waitress. I totally understand being understaffed (assuming that's what happened) but those on shift actively ignored us. Not a lot of team effort there. Seems like a team meeting is due. Side note, all of the food was room temp/cold when it came out. Will not be back. read more

The atmosphere was modern, cool, and full of energy. To start our waiter DJ had the coolest European accent. DJ gave us outstanding service all night. He warmly welcomed us and suggested the dishes we ended up choosing. The sushi was fresh and delicious. The Summer Kool-Aid drink was excellent, but the watermelon margarita was even better! Overall, I'd rate the experience a 4 and would return! Each plate delivered a unique explosion of flavors. The chicken dishes were unlike anything we've tried before. My chicken was slightly dry, but my husband's was perfect. The pretzel roll was a big favorite, and the kid's chicken dish for my grandson looked fantastic and was a generous portion. read more

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Came here for happy hour and let me tell you, they didn't disappoint!! We had the sliders that were perfectly made, medium in the middle which you rarely get. The potstickers were a great touch! We got the bama roll, I wasn't too impressed with that roll but everything else was delicious. We also had the house margs and the watermelon margs (definitely get the watermelon margs! Ask for it to be spicy) Service was amazing, Terra took amazing care of us! Ambiance was 10/10 we were on the outside bar/patio. read more

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I would never go back. My lunch for 2 ppl was $70 + and it was so horrible. The Pad Thai with shrimp was the worst Pad Thai I've ever had anywhere. It was so tasteless & the shrimp tasted nasty & old. I reordered a salad which was just barely ok. I don't know how you stay in business with the food you serve. It could be a testament to why the restaurant isn't very busy at all. It should have been my 1st clue to steer away. read more

I wanted to give this place more stars. The ambiance was great and our server was so nice. However, the food quality compared to price just didn't add up for me. We had avocado egg rolls, and those were great but they were small and 20.00. My husband had waygu beef fried rice, he said he didn't find the quality of the beef to be at all in like with waygu beef. Then I had the Asian salad with chicken, and it was like 30 bucks for a salad that was drenched in dressing. We then got the most expensive piece of tiny cheesecake to take home. Overall, we left feeling like we did not get a good value for our money. read more

Kona Grill - Denver - Avocado egg rolls - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

So this is an interesting review for me to write. The Kona Grill is a big chain, and that definitely moderates my expectations. But they are part of the same restaurant group as STK, and their entrance at the Cherry Creek Mall looks great. Inside, it's drafty and in desperate need of a facelift. The food was fine. Had the clam chowder, the Wagyu fried rice and the Macadamia Chicken. I was going to have a frozen margarita, but settled for on the rocks because their frozen machine was potentially iffy. All the food was fine, the chowder with it's coconut milk and lemongrass was particularly good. The wait staff were so nice! And they seem to have some good deals. read more

Kona Grill - Denver - Wagyu Fried Rice - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Just had happy hour for the first time and it's a pretty solid deal with their 3,6,9 menu. Tasty margarita and Crystal got a "kosmopolitan". We got the meatballs which we had gotten a one of their events before so we knew they were a solid choice over the mashed potato's of course. We also got a sushi roll it was a crunch roll very tasty lots of flavor and good texture and fresh. And last but not least which is such a crazy deal is the cheeseburger with lettuce tomato and pickles and a side of fries for $6 which I was shocked at the price especially for being a solid quality! Crystal especially loves tomato and lettuce on her burger and she loved that it was an excellent quality veggies fresh and crispy and it really brought the burger together. All of this came to about $50 which is pretty great for the amount of food we had and we also got drinks too. This was a fun stop for us being shopping around the cherry creek mall to look for some outfits for our evening out later that night. Definitely will keep them in mind for grabbing a bite before or after shopping and especially for their happy hour deals. I would love to also note that our server was fantastic. She was very friendly and kind and fast and hard working and helped make our day even better. The music was also just right and sets a fun vibe before going into the mall to shop! Thanks again! read more

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Excellent atmosphere, especially if you can score a patio seat on a nice day. The food is good and, if you can make it for happy hour, they have great selection of small bites and drinks alike. Tip: if you're there to drink, order two drinks as soon as you see a server. This may be the slowest bar I've ever seen. Good drinks, but if you're dropping a few hundred for dinner like we did, it's disappointingly slow. We ended up cancelling our last dish after waiting more than 20 minutes for another drink. read more

Kona Grill - Denver - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I used to love Kona Grill! Happy hour was awesome! I should have known when the restaurant wasn't crowded. It took 10 minutes for us to be greeted. When our server came back we ordered our drinks & meals. Drinks came, mine was wrong and mediocre at best. Another 30 minutes until our food came. The food was okay, nothing grand. I had to ask for to go containers twice. There were gnats everywhere! I saw one fly out of the garnish on my husband's plate. Gross! I don't know what changed, but it's unfortunate! read more

Kona Grill - Denver - One of their sliders... hockey puck on a roll - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Our meals were delicious! A bit pricey for the quantity, but it makes sense for being in Cherry Creek. We discovered this spot through the dining out passbook which definitely made the meal worth it! read more

Kona Grill - Denver - Macadamia Nut Chicken* - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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So, I used to love Kona grill as a teen. We would go all the time for Kona happy hour after school, and it was such a great experience. While shopping at the mall, I figured I'd stop by Kona Grill for a meal since it had been over a decade since I last tried it. Not sure if it's just that I held fond memories of Kona grill before and it's always been this quality.. or if it truly has gotten worse, but it was crazy expensive for really subpar mid food. Overall, pretty disappointing. read more

Went here on Saturday march 21st for a date with my girlfriend because we were in the mall area at the time and Kona has always been an easy lunch spot. While we were there a gentleman behind me started to pleasure himself and when the staff was let known about this all they say is " oh there's nothing we can do" she is still crying about what she HAD to see because both the waiter and general manager who contacted us after we left just said oh we can't do anything about it sorry. This has been the most horrible dining experience I have had. read more

Came for the Taste of Kona with some friends - 2 of us got the filet and 2 of us got the penne with shrimp. The Pasta was great very tasty and the steak was tender and good. You start with an appetizer, entree and dessert for $39 ea which is not bad. Loved the chocolate cake, the cheesecake looked good but I didn't try. This also comes with glass of wine or champagne. The selection was not bad - Chardonnay, Pinot Noir or moscato. Ambiance is nice here even it being technically attached to the mall it's a dark and edgy kind of vibe. They also had sushi but none of us tried. Waiter was attentive and pleasant and we got seated right away with resy for a Sunday night. Will definitely try again. read more

Kona Grill - Denver - Filets and penne on the Taste of Kona - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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