Kona Grill - Baltimore

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   Ikea

   Washington DC

   37 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   37 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The ambiance was pleasant, and the server was friendly, but the food fell short of expectations. The spicy shrimp tempura leaned more toward citrusy than spicy, and the portion was small given the price. For entrees, we tried the surf and turf and the stir fry with fried rice. Unfortunately, the steak lacked seasoning, and all the dishes arrived lukewarm rather than hot. Overall, the quality and flavor of the food didn’t justify the cost, leaving us disappointed.
   

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   Jeffrey

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   We ordered the prime rib, rib eye , baby back ribs and lemon garlic chicken. The prime rib came back extremely well done and all I needed was laces to make a proper boot out of it. The medium rare rib eye was medium well done and both steaks were lukewarm as were the ribs and chicken. The waiter had no clue about the menu and was unable to answer any questions about food selections but we were “entertained” in the meantime by watching employees “twerking” in the restaurant. When we were leaving there was a very strong odor of burnt marijuana by the area where security was located. The food was over priced and definitely not a pleasant dining experience for our party of four. I won’t be going back to that location ever. There also isn’t any onsite or off street parking for that location. They recommend that you utilize valet parking from a nearby hotel .
   

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   Elizabeth

   Western NC

   1 review

   vip
   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 1

   I will never return, it’s a huge turn off when you walk into a restaurant and you see a security guard seating in a chair with a pistol socializing with two individuals one with what looked like a comb hanging from his head. The entrance smelled like weed. Definitely do not recommend for an upscale restaurant.
   

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   Sarah

   Washington DC

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Food was subpar & totally overpriced. An entree of shrimp tacos had more cabbage than shrimp. Food quality was mediocre, dishes were dirty, bathrooms were dirty, staff was inattentive. And again, way overpriced. Won’t be returning.
   

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   Danielle

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Sat right away. A little run down location. Food good. Server was on it.
   

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   P

   Washington DC

   35 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   35 reviews

   Dined on November 12, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was just okay. The service was unmatched - very attentive. The happy hour menu has a variety but again the food was just okay. I’d return but will definitely manage my expectations.
   

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   RJ

   Chicago

   12 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Roni is amazing! Ask for her if she is working and she’ll take great care of you.
   

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   Warren

   New York City

   4 reviews

   1.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 7, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Terrible. Not helped when we arrive. Once seated, a server never comes, when we finish no one comes to close us out. Very poor service.
   

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   Amy

   Pittsburgh

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on October 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server, Sheree, was amazing! Food was delicious.
   

   Kona Grill - BaltimoreResponded on October 20, 2024

   Thank you so much for your 5 star review!! We appreciate you!
   

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    Andrea

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3

    I used to love this restaurant prior to the COVID crisis. It was always a bit overpriced, but the tasty food and cocktails, location to the Harbor and nice ambience made it worth it. But it hasn't been up its original standards for years. I keep trying because the location is great and the atmosphere is nice, and I keep being disappointed. Ridiculously slow service, average food served at room temperature and overpriced. Luke warm food and slow service doesn't make sense when the restaurant is at a quarter of its capacity. Yet again, I planned a work dinner meeting there (due to its convenient location) where everyone was disappointed with the food and service.
    

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