Great experience! Huge interior, super clean, modern fixtures and upscale decor, definitely the spot for a date night but casual enough for a group of friends. Our server, Kelly, was super kind, friendly, attentive and accommodating throughout. We ordered a range of items, including the penne pasta, miso soup, rainbow roll, Picasso roll, avocado egg roll, chicken satay, carrot cake, and chocolate cake. Everything tasted great, fresh, and indulgent. The beers were delicious but the Kona margarita tasted a bit weird so maybe I got a bad batch. The prices are a bit steep so I marked this a 4, but the ambiance, service, and quality of food somewhat make up for the markup. Highly recommended! Can't wait to come back for happy hour! read more

So this place looks good on menu, or good enough and great looking place from the outside and inside the place itself. But the food is basic and really really basic . But 15$ for over salted edamame, they asked how we wanted our burger cooked but with a hockey puck burger I asked for medium and it came back well done. Don't ask how you want it cooked and then not cook it the right or even be able to cook to the right way since it's not a thick burger like we hoped it would be !!! Never coming back here ever again and people should think twice as well. It took like close to ten minute to being two warm waters , never had out regular waters refilled either . There was a reason why i never heard of this chain because it is not good at all read more

Kona Grill - New American Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

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Best happy hour in Central NJ! With a wide variety of small plates in the price range of $3 to $9, you can't go wrong. There's something for everyone! Tons of affordable drink options on the happy hour menu as well. I've always had great service, whether sitting at the bar or a table. The atmosphere feels slightly elevated with contemporary art, sushi rolling area, a fish tank, etc, yet still feels casual & comfortable. Their kitchen consistently produces high-quality food with great flavor, every single time. read more

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Definitely one of my favorite happy hour spots. Affordable food options and *Take care of theBartenders and they take care of you* Service is amazing and I love chatting it up with the bartenders. Good vibes and you can def meet good people here that's kill time from the local hotel. Also great spot to watch games and spots bet of prop bets lol read more

Kona Grill - Happy hour menu - New American Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

Absolutely 10/10!! Came here for the first time with my hubby celebrating our wedding anniversary and I was blown away with how great the food and service was! Shane was an excellent waiter and knew how to recommend us the best food! My hubby and I had the salmon and lemon chicken pasta with the sake red sangria...omg 10/10 I've been craving it ever since lol! Cant wait to go back to such a relaxing and delicious atmosphere! read more

Kona Grill - Carrot Cake* - New American Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

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Came to Kona Grill on a snowy Sunday night for dinner with my sister. It was relatively quiet because most people I'm assuming decided to stay cozy inside. We started off with having the spicy shrimp tempura and that was not a hit. We did not enjoy it. Something about the taste threw us off. Then we got the crab crunch rolls which was okay but I've honestly had better sushi at Shop Rite. Then for my meal I wanted something light so I got the Asian Salad. The Asian Salad wasn't too bad but overall the food did not taste fresh to me. The restaurant just did not give cleanliness in terms of the smell so I think that contributed to me not enjoying my food as much. It had this old smell to it and then I went to use the women's bathroom and the floor was super sticky. Like it looked clean but when I was walking my shoes were sticking to the bathroom floor. Our booth was nice and roomy but the sits had some tears in it. Overall I will say that the restaurant looks decent but there are things that contributed to the unattractiveness for me personally. I guess if the food was fire the other stuff wouldn't have bothered me as much. You definitely tend to notice more things when the food isn't too good. As for the service, the service was AWESOME our waitress was super nice and friendly. So I will say the service was great. read more

Kona Grill - Asian Salad* - New American Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

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Let's start of by saying the service was great. The waitress we had was friendly and attentive. That being said the restaurant as a whole could use some upgrades and there was a hint of an odor that lingered in the air. Overall the food was a miss for me. Maybe it had to do with what I ordered or the fact that it was a snowy night but the food did not taste fresh. The spicy tempura shrimp had an after taste and instead of being spicy it was more lemony 3/10. The crab crunch roll was good, but did not taste as fresh as sushi I had in the past 6/10. For my main I went with the Asian salad, and the Asian dressing they added to the salad was actually pretty good but once again the salad itself wasn't fresh 7/10. read more

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Kona grill is a fantastic spot specifically for their happy hour deals! They have a standard happy hour as well as an evening HH (I believe it's 8 or 9PM onwards). The HH deals have a decent selection of drinks and apps at a discounted price. I don't think I would come to pay full price for the apps/ entrees (it did feel a little overpriced for what it was). We started with the 2 for $25 sushi deal (we got a vegetarian sushi roll and a tuna avocado roll) and then got a few HH apps. The only app I don't recommend is the angry edamame- we have a pretty good spice tolerance and we couldn't even make a dent in this dish. The decor was nice, service was great and a nice vibe overall! read more

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Came to have an early breakfast with the family for Father's Day. The place was able to get us in and it was quite empty. Servers were fast and overall the service was good. There was plenty of parking and the overall atmosphere in the restaurant is fine. I did notice the cups were not washed very well and it grossed me out a little bit. Food wise I thought everything tasted very basic, the sunny side up eggs tasted off and everything was just pretty basic, we were hungry and the food was fine. I wouldn't necessarily say it set off my flavor senses. read more

Kona Grill - New American Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

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This establishment was built for fast volume and maximal profit. A large dining area to seat hundreds. We were 1 of a few tables on a Friday night. The food was good enough for an establishment like this. The 'maximal profit part?' Their signature dish is 2 flattened, breaded pieces of chicken with a side of mashed potatoes for $35. Their steak with crab came with imitation crab atop a small, overcooked steak. I've never seen imitation crab in a similar restaurant, nor have I seen imitation crab being called crab on the menu. Ordered the steak medium, got it well done. Seems like a rookie mistake. One and done. Won't be back. read more

Easily located off Rt 1 South and ample parking. Many interesting Asian-influenced items. I've been here a few times and noticed that the sushi is significantly more expensive than local family-owned sushi restaurants. Our waiter Hasan was friendly and even brought out extra Bibb lettuce for the "build your own" Lettuce Wraps as we had run out. However he must've been assigned more tables after our entrees were delivered because we didn't see him much afterwards and our water glasses needed a refill. The food was significantly more spicy than we remembered or anticipated, especially the Chicken & Shrimp Lettuce Wraps which tasted like the filling had way too much heat added (perhaps chili garlic sauce or sriracha). I liked the option of the Sushi & Salad, but again no real option for just a Tuna or Yellowtail Roll without a spicy addition, though I eventually decided to get the Spicy Yellowtail Roll and asked for it without sriracha. Of course the BBQ Chicken Flatbread was spicy as well. Next time we will ask for no added spice in all of our dishes as we like to taste the proteins without the added heat. read more

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I will say what attracted me to this restaurant was the menu and drink selections that I saw online, in addition to their happy hour. However, the happy hour was hilariously skimpy. I don't even think the margaritas were four or 5 ounces. I ordered the chicken appetizer and got one. I ordered the dumplings and got three. The service was a little iffy and I felt bad for the bartender because it was clearly his first night on the job and he seemed lost. I would agree with most of the other reviews left for this restaurant in that it's mediocre at best. For a place called Kona. I also expected a little bit better, ambience and vibe, but it was pretty standard for the bar scene. read more

Kona Grill - Happy hour dumplings... were warm, not hot. - New American Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

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Excellent spot to get your sushi on and have a nice cocktail the seafood is with Rock here and all they have other items like burgers and other grill meat the seafood lovers paradise here people read more

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Experience great and attentive waiter, so Service 5/5 I wish I could say the same for the food. Menu extensive but quite expensive for quality and tiny amount of food received.Looks everything is driven by Happy Hour starting at 2pm. But who eats lunch at 2pm on a weekday. Will have to come back during happy hour to try more. read more

Kona Grill - Shrimp Taco - New American Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

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Very nice restaurant. The ambiance of this place is very nice and they have a great happy hour that includes many menu items and is priced very well. The menu is also very diverse and offers different cuisines. The quality of the food however....the definition of basic. Nothing to write home about but if you just want to meet up for a drink with some friends without breaking the bank then this is the place. It's convenient, the service is good and it's not that pricey. But you get what you pay for... read more

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*Roaches and Horrible service‼** This is a shame that I even have to leave such a review on Father's Day. We have been sitting here an hour and 20 minutes ( still no food). The restaurant is empty, which should have been a red flag, and we are constantly being told that the kitchen is backed up. I am unsure of how or why they could be backed up when the restaurant is empty nonetheless this will be our last time here, especially due to the fact that during our previous trip there were roaches in the booth inside of this restaurant and the manager went as far as to give us complementary drinks and dessert. . Unfortunately, though I can still see this restaurant does not care for its patrons and has absolutely NO idea of what customer service is.. There is no reason for management to attempt to "make it right", we simply prefer to never dine with your establishments nor recommend them To anyone else .. simple‼ read more

Kona Grill - New American Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

One of our family favorites, to relax and catch up! Enjoy the happy hour drinks and appetizers! Entrees are yummy too! Wide variety to pick from on the menu! Servers are friendly and attentive! Weekends, DJ plays music! You can join their reward program: Konavore Rewards Check in and earn points. Points redeemable for Kona Cash rewards. read more

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I gave them 2 stars yes the food was good but a rat the size of a cat jumped up on the bar I was immediately turned off me and my fiancé left they discounted the food but that experience alone was enough read more

Used to enjoy this place years ago. Decided to take a few friends and family, good service but quality of some food was lacking. The prices for brunch did not match, specially not the kids breakfast. They served microwaved frozen foods. Again for the prices.. not coming back. read more

I had a great experience at this restaurant. The atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy a meal. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was taken care of without being overbearing. read more

Recently brought the wife and kids here. I've never left a review on ANY restaurant and yet here I am. A gentleman named Hassan was extremely helpful and welcoming, insuring us that he was there for anything we needed. Very good with the kids too! 10/10 will 100% be coming back. -Dave read more

me and my family don't go out much due to my kids anxiety but we had dinner the other night and it was the most enjoyable experiences we've had in years. Not only were there wonderful servers and your food was excellent. One of the managers "MATT" I believe, took the time Welcoming us even gave us a recommendation on the menu which we got and seriously loved!!!! As a manager at Denny's, I know how busy you can get and him taking the time to come and talk to us when he didn't have to made me smile so hard ! 20/10 I don't know if you're ever going to see this matt thank you for making I don't leave me, but my children smile read more

Food was great very yummy , the server gave us also different options with a menu that Can be used in specific hours like Happy hour meals ans drinks with very affordable prices and moderate sizes. Place was not too crowded , but reservations Can be made in advance and walk in are encouraged as well. read more

An unsettling dining experience that made me question not only whether or not I should cancel the next day's plans in expectation of food poisoning, but whether I should even bother conceiving of a future living in this country. Corporate slop at its most offensive - if anybody ever cared for this place outside of its potential to earn $40 off a $2 slice of meat they must have migrated across the highway to the cemetery ages ago. The only spot of brightness in this blight was the portion sizes - unusually small, thus minimizing the suffering. read more

my family loved the atmosphere and food. request Shane as your server if you get the chance! read more

Restaurant looks nice inside, akin to an upscale restaurant. The floor near our table was sticky. We were a bit surprised at the menu, with most entree options being above $30 or $40. Service was disappointing - slow to get our drinks and food (even though there was practically no one there). I got two happy hour options, sliders and potstickers, and was disappointed that there were only two sliders and 3 potstickers included in the order. Potstickers were bland, and sliders were overcooked but tasted nice. Overall, would not recommend this place. read more

How terrible. I ordered a cheeseburger and specified well done but the burger was red. Still bleeding and this made the bread soaked and disgusting! The fried were cold and hard and I don't live far from the restaurant. Won't be trying this again!!! I'm making the service bad since they didn't read the well done note read more

Absolutely recommend! The food was fantastic, and the service was outstanding. I visited with my friends for dinner, and we all left thoroughly impressed and satisfied! Manager Hasan provided exceptional service and made the experience even better! read more

Met up with friends for dinner recently at Kona Grill in Woodbridge. I wasn't sure what to expect since it is a chain, but was pleasantly surprised. I've been to Kona on the Big Island in Hawaii, and am really not a fan of Hawaiian food, but Kona Grill has plenty of diverse food options for everyone. For drinks, we got the margarita flight and skinny margarita. The flight was just ok, with some of the margarita flavors being too sweet, but the waiter-recommended skinny margarita was strong and just perfect. For appetizers, we had the Kona Grill sliders and the calamari. For meals, we went with the macadamia nut chicken, fried chicken sandwich, and surf & turf. The food was generally well prepared and tasted great across the board. While a bit on the expensive side, the attention to quality definitely showed, as we all agreed the food was delicious. For dessert, we went with the carrot cake and double stack brownie. While not the best carrot cake I've ever had, it was a solid preparation and I'd place it in the top 15% of carrot cakes I've tried. The brownie was well liked by my dining companions. Service wasn't the best, but was still friendly. Costs do add up, so while Kona Grill isn't a place we'd regularly frequent, it's a decent option to return for an occasional splurge. read more

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Had a great evening at the bar with friends from work. Jay was an awesome bartender, fantastic service.

I visited Kona Grill with two friends and we had a great time! It was happy hour, so we definitely took advantage of that! Waitress was sweet and made some great suggestions. We mostly ordered apps. Pretty good and tasteful! Avocado eggrolls were my fav! read more

Kona Grill - Appetizers - New American Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

Food was so good and our server Brenda was very attentive. Atmosphere was relaxed. Highly recommend the raspberry margaritas

A girlfriend and I met up here for appetizers/dinner. We were drawn to the apps vs the main/entrees, so we decided to order a ton of things and split. We sat at the bar - our bartender was super nice and attentive, but gave us lots of space to chat and did not hover near us. We ordered: The shrimp and lobster roll - 8/10 BBQ flatbread - 9/10 angry edamame (spicy sauce on the side) - 10/10 chicken and shrimp lettuce wraps - 4/10 (way too much sauce - chicken and shrimp were not prominent at all) soy brussel sprouts - 6/10 (crispy and well cooked - sauce wasnt our thing) Drinks: the gin + grapefruit cocktail (Can't recall the name) - 8/10 Gin martini with bleu cheese olives. - 8/10 read more

Once a great spot, especially during happy hour. Recently stopped in for the first time in 2 years, and, WOW, in a bad way The menu is WAY OVERPRICED They are out pricing their clientel Egg rolls were like $21 This was once a sub $10 menu item. During happy hour close to $5 This is not a fancy establishment by any means. read more

The service IS hit or miss. After having varying experiences dining in we know better now to sit at the bar for more attentive service. However the food is always good and we do keep returning for these reasons. The happy hour is a really great one compared to other places in the area. read more

Heyyyyyyy you guyyyyyyyssssss! Happy hour deals are great! The bartenders were very nice, as was the manager and all the staff. We had a tuna roll, pot stickers, the angry edamame was my least favorite it was saturated in chilli oil. Other then that can't beat the HH! Let's eat! read more

Stopped in for a pre-movie meal on a Friday night. Despite prime dining hours it didn't look busy or crowded, but I think that has more to do with the generous amount of space per table and lots of high booth walls blocking line of sight. Our server was working overtime and there was clearly a team effort to keep diners on track. Service was polite and not overbearing. Our food was good, but I wouldn't say great. Eel sushi, edamame, a spider roll, and avocado egg rolls were split between two people and I would call it "just enough" food. There are surprisingly few options in the sushi section, and many of them contain Krab/fake crab disguised on the menu as "crab salad." This is not my favorite ingredient. The option to order some simple rolls in a combination would go a long way. Or spider roll was fine and the eel sushi very good. There is a lot of competition for sushi and noodles in this area, and for me the value is just not there at Kona Grill. I would for sure go back, but only for happy hour. read more

Typical chain restaurant setting, but with a little upscale vibe to it. I been to this location a few times now and honestly only return for one dish. The $18 for 6 basic frozen potstickers is crazy. The KG sliders are good and can be a whole meal because it comes with fries. Avocado eggrolls are good if they are served hot, but still not worth the price tag. Sushi is basic and not really good. Now to the only reason I keep coming back. The sweet chili glazed salmon with fried rice is delicious. The salmon is good if they don't overcook it, but the fried rice it comes with combine with the salmon sauce is delicious. The carrot cake is also tasty. read more

Went on NYE, wasn't crowded and were seated in a nice section towards the front of the building. Ordered the KG Hamburger, would have liked a small salad or side besides just fries to be included...food was seasoned well! Would definitely go back again. read more

2 margs for the price of 1 count me in. Their deals are always clutch and a lot of options for their happy hour available almost everyday! If you stop by get the avocado egg rolls! read more