Overall I had a good experience! I enjoyed the variety of options on the menu and the different types of cuisine to choose from. It definitely felt like a great place for a last minute stop with friends or family when everyone wants something different or you just want to grab a quick bite at the mall. I had the Pad Thai and the calamari as an appetizer, and both were good. Personally, I did feel like the pricing was a little high for the overall quality but I still enjoyed my meal and had a good experience. I'd definitely consider coming back especially for a casual meal with friends or family. read more

Kona Grill - San Antonio at North Star - Kona Calamari* - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Came to visit my brother and we met at North Star Mall and decided to eat at Kona Grill. Good service, our server was attentive and loved that he was practicing his Spanish with us! We got our food and drinks fast, he was always checking on us, great experience! It's roomy, with plenty of tables, they also have a bar and areas for large parties. Sunset Roll was my order and I was not disappointed, it was fresh, crispy and light, everything I like in a roll! read more

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We tried the power lunch menu which promises an appetizer, entree, and dessert to go in 45 minutes during the week. It's a nice option to grab lunch while working and not worry about timing. There's a good range of options we got the miso soup which was my favorite, the fried potstickers, crab sushi roll, and chicken avocado sandwich which ended up being spicy. It's inside the mall so expect to deal with parking or walking over to the garage. read more

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The place was really nice and elegant. Our waiter came to bring our menus right away. The food was good I had the tofu pad Thai, sweet potato fries, and avocado egg rolls as appetizers. I also had a Pineapple Paloma which was superb. Only bad part of all this is parking you can do Valet but your meal has to be more then a certain amount in order for them to cover parking. So if I came during happy hour it would not work. Then you would have to park on the other side of the mall just to come eat or pay valet. Ridiculous. Food though amazing and customer service. read more

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I love it here. Bartender Alexandria is nice and will have a conversation with you when you come alone. Service was great, ambiance is nice, food is cheap and good. read more

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Hanging in San Antonio with my wife for the weekend. Hmmm, haven't seen a Kona in my hood in years. Had some success with happy hours back in the day at the Houston Galleria location. We've walked around North Star Mall. Had a heated negotiation over an overpriced Rolex at Gurinsky's. Didn't buy, BTW. Now, I'm needing some libations to settle the mood. Here we come to bar seating at Kona. Didn't realize RA Sushi, Benihana, and Kona are all under one company. Seems like you're betting alot on Asian. Modified my own margarita to feature Yuzu flavor. Had to actually research Yelp menu photos as the KG website doesn't even have what I decided to snack on. Sushi and Salad! Your basic raw tuna roll with your choice of a few nigiri. Good bites; fresh enough for this Country Bumpkin. I will point out a few observations over the years. First Kona has already went through a bankruptcy. Bought by the current restaurant group way back now. I noticed a 2017 review by Tomas R. that's points out happy hours are a good value here. BUT, the rest of the restaurant is empty. Bar only happy hours are great but it comes at a price when nobody is willing to dine on the rest of the menu. Same empty spaces seen at the Domain location (now closed) and the Houston Galleria (also closed). You can only reinvent the roll so many times. Same with eggrolls, edamame, satay, and the pulverized ramen salad that accompanied my sushi. Honestly, I had truly forgotten about this salad from the 2000s! I'd open your entire space to HH to maximize profits. read more

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Great experience here. The happy hour is awesome! They have so many options on the menu. We loved all the small appetizers that they offered. We also got the steak and shrimp as an entree. It was cooked perfectly. I would definetly come back for the happy hour, including the all day happy hour they have. The service was great. It was a busy day but the server made sure to check in constantly. Inside the place is a lot of tvs and many tables. It is family friendly and has a lot of space to accomodate. Highly recommend! read more

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I am writing regarding my experience Saturday with the "Benihana" offering at North Star Mall. It is absolutely absurd that Benihana food can be ordered for pickup or delivery from the location, yet customers are not allowed to sit inside the restaurant and eat it. If Kona Grill is going to offer and prepare the Benihana menu, customers should be able to order from that menu and dine in the restaurant. Otherwise, stop offering it under the Benihana name because it completely diminishes the experience customers associate with the brand. The service only made the experience worse. Our server walked in carrying Starbucks, wearing a jacket, and was noticeably unwelcoming from the start. Between the confusing Benihana setup and the lack of hospitality, the entire experience was disappointing and not representative of what I would expect from either Benihana or Kona Grill. read more

We were in San Antonio for our son's Air Force graduation. Unfortunately it was Thanksgiving week. So here we go fly half way across the country and thought where can we have Thanksgiving with the family. Kona grill was the place we choose and I have to say the meal in itself was delicious . The Thanksgiving dinner was perfect. I had surf and turf and have to say the steak was perfectly cooked and an amazing steak . Thank you to everyone at Kona for making thanksgiving 2025 a memorable dinning experience ! read more

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Came in for brunch and left irritated af with how the server handled the conversation. I was trying to enjoy brunch before the Mother's Day rush but I left instead of staying. read more

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Such a fun night hanging out at the bar and having dinner and drinks. The bartender was super nice and the food came out so fast. read more

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The service was great. Our waiter was really knowledgeable and friendly. I had the pasta and it just had no flavor. The calamari had too much breading, the kids burger plate was good. The prices here are just a bit high and it's very loud and dark in the restaurant. read more

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Extremely disappointed by our happy hour visit. This has been one of my favorite spots for a long time to come in for power lunch and happy hours. Our bartender was amazing. Service wasn't the issue. Drinks were great. However, in the last couple weeks since I last came in, they changed the potstickers from 6 to 3 for $9 which is barely even a "deal" anymore. Everytime I've ordered them they've been fried. They came out seared instead this time, but they fixed it. Not a huge deal. The huge disappointment was the bbq chicken flatbread. This has been my go to for 7 years- every single time I come to Kona I get this and have never seen it like this. I asked for no onions, but they also left off the cilantro without mentioning it. They also downsized the size of the pizza from a full flatbread pizza to 4 lousy triangles (also not mentioned they changed it). It came out hard and tough. Not sure if I'll even try another location if this is their new flatbread. Awful. I included images of what it usually looks like vs what came out read more

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I decided to give Kona Grill another shot because I wanted to try their brunch. I got the chicken and waffles for brunch. It was good, but I wish you got more food for what you paid for it. It's $26. I received great customer service. I never wanted for anything. The chicken and waffles are a one and done for me. Their brunch menu was very small as well. The next time I go back,I will get something different. read more

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r party of six arrived at 5 to enjoy the final hour before Happy Hour ended at 6. Their menu for HH is diverse and delightful, with tiers at $3, $6, and $9 that bring great small plates, a quarter-pound cheeseburger with fries for $6, and a few margaritas at that same tier. I also indulged in their Chicken Satay and a pint of Kona Big Wave for $3 a piece, and we selected a handful of other options for the table to share. A few of our party also ordered entrees, which provided ample portions of their desired dinner. They also had a prix fixe menu that my wife selected, which included a choice of wine or bubbly, a huge salad, a hanger steak with pommes frites, and a slice of chocolate cake. TL;DR: It was a lot of food for not much money. The service was stretched thin, but our server was attentive and patient with our requests and addressed any issues we encountered. All the other staff were helpful and friendly, and we enjoyed the overall experience. For anyone who likes great deals on food and drinks, hit up Happy Hour at Kona Grill. read more

our first time. service was wonderful but..The chicken stir fry was drowned in soy sauce and like it was microwaved more rice than cubed up little pieces of chicken like it came out of a t.v. dinner. 29.00 The wagu steak and rice bowl was mostly rice with small over cooked cubed small peices of could of been steak or jerky.29.00 very disappointing. the burger looked just like the picture was great 20.00. 1 sm marg 1 beer 1 sprite and 113.00 ticket!! read more

Happy hour menu is very generous on drinks and food. Fabulous variety of options. Service is quick. Specials can be ordered to table and then packed to go. We ordered too much and wanted to order more for the homebodies. No desserts on the specials. Fries are addictive. Restaurant has great parking after 9 pm when the mall closes. read more

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Only gave it 2 stars because we didn't end hi eating dinner there. We went for Mother's Day but they had a limited menu which we were disappointed at. So we waited to get seated at Cheesecake Factory and just had some appetizers at Kona grill and drinks. We got the calamari which was good. We just wish they had the whole menu. I've heard so many good things about Kona Grill. read more

Kona Grill at North Star Mall had really great food...at one time. We haven't eaten there in several years because the last time we were there, not only was the food awful, but the staff was inattentive at best. Today we had a late lunch in the bar. Our server was 5-Star! He was attentive. Worked hard to anticipate our needs, and was respectful of our privacy by not "checking on us" every 2 minutes. The food...not anything memorable except that the fried pickles were swimming in undrained grease, and my lunch partner's fried chicken in the fried chicken sandwich was full of grease. The only flavors in my sliders were the mustard and mayonnaise I requested. The chicken sandwich...same. My companion even loaded on black pepper, but the sandwich was reported to be tasteless. If you're looking for a good meal for the $66 that this one cost (sans tip and alcoholic beverages), keep looking. Kona Grill is not the place for a good meal. read more

Came in for happy hour with a small group. Service was great. Every was brought out in a timely manner. Happy Hour specials are great. Definitely can eat and drink for HH without breaking the bank. Might have to make this a regular thing read more

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Jeff is an amazing sushi chef! I asked for a custom poké bowl, which was made perfectly, then my sister ordered a dragon roll that our fun server, Justin, recommended. 10/10! It was so cool when he lit it on fire! Jeff and Justin are an amazing duo and we loved our experience. Thank y'all for everything. We'll be back to see what else they cook up! read more

We've been to this location many, many times! A couple of people in our party wanted an alcoholic drink. The youngest one in our party was 32. The waiter Nathaniel was extremely rude, when our 36 year old son forgot his ID. He even ID'd my 59 year old husband. While I understand policy is policy when it comes to showing ID, My problem was with our Waiter. His attitude was so awful. When we told him we were leaving, he said bye in such a way that he was glad we were leaving. I am extremely happy that we don't have to tip him. He literally needs to find a new profession. Don't think we will be coming back. read more

This used to be our go-to place up until now. The happy hour flatbread didn't quite feel worth the $9 anymore, but other than that, everything else was good. read more

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Good food, good service, great vibe!!!! What more can you ask for!!! Stopped in for dinner a few weeks ago and had a great time. We tried several appetizers and dishes. Check out the photos here and try these dishes out for yourself!!! read more

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Nice clean resturant, located inside Northstar mall, next to the Cheesecake Factory entrance. It is very easy to find .(validated parking if you or party spend over $35) Several menus available including happy hour specials, plenty to choose from under the $3, $6 and $9 menu our server, G, was attentive and helpful. We tried chicken fried rice, sliders with fries, corned beef sliders with fries, spicy shrimp, tacos, crunchy crab rolls. The slider were served with fresh hot French fries. . My least fav was the spicy shrimp tempura. If you like creamy sauce, you'll like them. They are , small , battered , and smothered in a creamy sauce. . Everything else was very yummy and served hot. read more

Worst food ever! Rude and extremely unprofessional. I ordered a double cheeseburger thru Uber! I was delivered with my name on it, A relish of mayonnaise, a half slice of bread and a torn piece of lettuce. For $32.50. Where is the rest of my food! At this point, I don't care. Never again read more

The quality of food does not match the price point. The wagyu fried rice was $29. Served in a bowl the size of a cereal or soup bowl. Customers should be given the option of how they'd like the steak cooked, the "wagyu" was well done and was not wagyu quality. read more

Shout out to the people at Kona Grill at Northstar Mall. Everything is so fire I recommend the chicken fried rice. It's on Fleek. The server, Miss honest is awesome and radical. read more

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I have 2 things that instantly put me off on a restaurant, visible cleaning supplies in view of diners, and skin left on the onions in an onion ring. The staff was lovely and attentive, but the food missed so many notes that we will be hard pressed to return. Both the onion rings and fries were not hot when delivered to our table and tasted like frozen product. The Lox flat bread was actually pretty decent, but the rest was generic at best. Too bad. read more

Great ambiance. Amazon service! Great deals! World Cup specials ! Highly recommend coming and having a great time! read more

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Marissa at the North Star mall did a great job at serving us. She knew the menu and made great suggestions.

I had a great experience today, Food always as expected: amazing! I normally order the dragon roll, this time i tried the crunchy crab roll and it was just as delish! Definitely a must try from the happy hour menu! Our server Alejandra was excellent in every aspect. She was so attentive, friendly and had some GREAT drink suggestions with a story to share behind them. read more

Kona Grill at North Star Mall is conveniently located minutes away from the airport, for those late flight arrivals. It has an outstanding wait service. They offer reasonable and delicious happy hour drinks and food. The bar area is a great place to watch sports. Come check them out for yourself! read more

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Came here with some friends for happy hour. Happy hour all day. Yes! There are plenty of happy hour choices for everyone. Definitely would come here again with friends and family. They don't just server sushi. There are a variety of items on the menu and a full bar. read more

Great Happy Hour! Friendly staff that was accommodating and kept drinks topped off. Elijah was so friendly and gave our UTSA student great advice. Julian, the GM made sure we were happy with our experience. read more

It was a Saturday midafternoon, and I was craving something that had both seafood and salad. I was randomly looking around on Google Maps and stumbled upon Kona Grill, a restaurant that I had actually just passed by while visiting The Shops at La Cantera earlier that day. This location, however, is at North Star Mall right off the 410 just west of the 281. Those are Kona Grill's only two locations in San Antonio, so it only made sense to stop by this one too on the same day. I was looking at the menu online and saw that I could get a salad with an add-on for shrimp. That would have satisfied both requirements mentioned in the intro of this review, so I made it a point to go there. This Kona Grill is on the north side of North Star Mall, so if you forget, just think of the cardinal direction mentioned in the mall's name lol. However, I don't suggest parking on that side of the mall unless you want to pay for valet. For a mall of this size, the lot isn't nearly spacious enough to accommodate for all customers and employees, and when you add in the valet parking taking up about half of the space, good luck trying to find a spot on your own! Luckily, I did, but given how much of a pain it was to even find parking in the first place, I didn't want to return even if the food was good. Kona Grill has two entrances at the same corner of the restaurant. One is an exterior entrance, and the other is a mall entrance, but they are just a few feet from one another. The hostess (Destiny?) was there to greet me. I asked for a takeout menu, and she handed me a paper menu. I looked at the menu, but the look of the menu was quite different. And because of that, I couldn't remember which salad I was looking at in the first place. However, something else caught my eye that I missed on the website: a poke bowl! And guess what it contained? Salad! And it was also the same price as a large non-Asian salad with shrimp. On the menu, the conjunctions threw me off. My mind was playing the first two lines of Schoolhouse Rock's Conjunction Junction song on repeat, except when it asks "what's your function?" I would say, "confusing customers and hiding upcharges" instead. Why? On the menu next to the poke bowl, it says, "choice of tuna, salmon, tuna & salmon, or shrimp + sushi rice or field greens, green onion, avocado, seaweed salad, cucumber, macadamia nuts, Hawaiian poke sauce". What's not mentioned on the menu is if you choose tuna & salmon, it's an extra $2, hence the "hiding upcharges" part. Why is that not mentioned on the menu?! Also, the way it was stated was confusing. Please excuse my dear Aunt Sally, but it's kind of like in mathematics, when you omit the parentheses, it could make the equation or expression open to multiple interpretations. Like I almost thought shrimp + sushi rice was a separate option, and field greens et. al was another. While I don't think adding parentheses to the menu will necessarily help, I wish they could be more clear on what's included and be more upfront about their upcharges. I highly doubt the average clientele would even question if there was an upcharge, but I had my suspicion as I was placing my order. The "sushi rice or field greens" is one entity; I was asked if I wanted rice or salad, and I replied salad since I needed my daily dose of greens that day. I asked Destiny how long I'd have to wait, and she estimated about 15 minutes while handing me a non-itemized receipt. I told her I wanted an itemized receipt, and she asked me for the non-itemized receipt back so she could toss it. Why not just let me keep it? Anyways, she needed help from who I presume was a manager, and he got the itemized receipt for me. I was waiting in the corner for 10 minutes before Destiny said I could sit at one of the tables. I did just that, and the baseball game on TV kept me entertained. About 5 minutes later, I saw that manager with a takeout bag. He handed it to me and wished me a good day. The poke bowl was a little small for ~$26, but there was a good amount of salmon poke inside, and the taste was good. Not great, especially for the price point, but I felt good about what I was eating. I wish the avocado slices weren't stuck together, but it didn't bother me that much. Overall, not bad. A solid 7 out of 10, but Destiny and the manager appreciated my patronage, so I'm happy to round up to 4 out of 5. Also, in the business response, please don't ask me what can be done to earn that 5th star from me. I've already spelled that out in the review, and there isn't even a Kona Grill where I'm from, so I can't really make a return visit anyhow. read more

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We made a reservation as it was Mother's Day and assumed y'all would be busy. We were then offered a high top in the bar, I said no as I had children with me. They sat us in the corner by the bar by the restrooms and the exit for severs to take care of patio guest. The restaurant was disgusting, I watched 3 managers and multiple other staff just ignore the mess and kept walking by. Then a wait staff member still on uniform sat at the high top closest to us. Which led to managers, other staff, and the bar staff to come hang out. It was loud rude and behavior that obviously managers promoted. For the cost of the food we had expected better. Our food came out wrong, cold, and we were even charged for their mistake. I am in no way saying we shouldn't have been charged at all, but when you waiter screw up and sun chicken for shrimp instead of adding shrimp. Charging us for the chicken was bull because the dish came with the chicken and we were already paying extra for the shrimp add on. The uncleanliness of the restaurant extended into the ladies room. Trash over running, paper and hairballs all over the floor, soap dispenser empty. Definitely will not be going back! read more

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Overpriced food that tastes extremely disappointing. Out of the several items ordered, the sliders were okay. Meatballs and steak were overly salted 50/60 dollars for a steak that bad was shocking. Mac and cheese was greasy, not "very cheesy" like the waitress stated, and tasted freezer burned and reheated. Sushi is mediocre , like grocery store sushi. We also got the desert board for free and that was okay. I was asked by a server (not the waitress) how everything was and I told her the truth, this led to a conversation with the manager and he did give me some discounts and did not seem upset with us about the situation so thanks to him but afterwards our waitress, who started out nice seemed to be in a bad mood. I told her I still gave her a $9 tip even though the food was bad and she did not seem to care. The restaurant presents itself as high end and the prices are definitely high end so this was just an extremely disappointing experience especially since it was during our vacation. Not sure if it was because it was close to closing but still not acceptable. read more

Solía ser un restaurante con buena comida y buen servicio; puessss se quedó el buen servicio pero la comida deja mucho que desear; pedí una ensalada oriental; no recuerdo muy bien el nombre; el aderezo me daba un sabor a pescado que nunca lo había sentido antes; voy a decir pasable lo de la ensalada. Pero donde me fui para atrás fue con el precio del edemame con picante; un puño que literal me cabe la porción en mi mano costo $$$$$$17.00 , no lo puedo creer!!! Éso es un robo en despoblado !!! Y no nos dieron recibo y ni siquiera lo ofreció el mesero. Kona grill tuvo sus mejores dias hace tiempo atrás. Mis amigas y yo teníamos planes de ir al restaurante de al lado ; pero había mucha gente y kona vacío; ya veo xke. read more

The service was terrible, the food was substandard, and the prices were outrageously high for what was served. Definitely not worth the money. I will not be returning and cannot recommend this place to anyone. Sorry, but save your hard-earned cash and dine elsewhere. First time ever to leave a negative review. read more