Welcome to Kona Grill in Country Club Plaza, Kansas City’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment district. occasion really. Kona Grill is a classic American Grill with great steak and seafood - complemented by the best choice of sushi and margaritas at any grill in America. Kona Grill features a global menu of contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty craft cocktails in a polished, casual atmosphere. From brunch & lunch to dinner & happy hour, the restaurant offers a range of freshly prepared dishes from the grill, seasonal menu items and fan-favorite dishes across all dayparts. Kona Grill offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining at all its locations, $3, $6, $9 happy hour offered weekdays & NEW weekend brunch, guided by a passion for quality food and exceptional service.
Indulge in a STEAK NIGHT at America’s Grill for only $39 per person! Whether you are dining with us before the big game, a night at the theater, or before a movie, the following can be served within 60 minutes. Steak Night Includes Steak, Salad, Dessert, and 1 Glass of Wine for $39. Available every night from 2PM – Close. *Offer may vary by location. Not valid on 5/12*
Popular dishes
Menu
12 & under. all meals include juice, milk or soda | add brownie sundae
Bento Box
served with orange bear
Main
select 1:
Coconut Shrimp
Chicken Tenders
Grilled Chicken
Mini Cheeseburgers** (2)
Grilled Salmon
California Roll*
Crab Crunch Roll*
Sides
select 2:
White Rice
Mashed Potatoes
Edamame
Green Beans
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Mac & Cheese
Pizzas
Pepperoni
pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni
Cheese
pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese
What 2,428 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
3.5
3.5 based on recent ratings
3.7Food
3.7Service
3.6Ambience
3.2Value
Noise • Moderate
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kona Grill in Kansas City offers "great sushi and drinks" and is known for its vibrant atmosphere, making it a "great happy hour place." While the service often receives praise, some diners have noted that the food can be inconsistent and "overpriced." Reservations may not always be honored promptly, which could lead to delays.
2,428 Reviews
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Wayne
Kansas City1 review
3.0
Dined today
Overall 3
Food 5
Service 1
Ambience 5
The food and ambience were wonderful. Came to celebrate our 46th anniversary. We were cordially and promptly greeted and seated.
Probably the worst service experience we have ever had. I don't know if our server was new or jar having a bad day, but he did not have a clue about"customer service. " We were there for 2 hours just trying to get service. He would promise to bring a drink refill or a dessert menu and not return for 15-20 minutes. They were not that busy and the other servers seemed to be buzzing around taking care of their customers.
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KimL
Kansas City2 reviews
2.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 2
Food 3
Service 1
Ambience 3
I was extremely disappointed with the service we recieved. To begin, our margaritas were served in water glasses because they were out of the correct drinkware. Half empty glass isn’t a good look. Our waiter got my order wrong, I ordered a filet and received a ribeye. He dropped off the plate and disappeared so I had to have a busser find him. It took more than fifteen minutes to get the correct meal, my dining partner had already finished his meal by the time I received mine. While I appreciated that our server brought an order of fingerlings in the meantime, bringing another order plus mashed potatoes with the meal was a bit of starch overload. Our water glasses were never refilled, we weren’t offered a second drink or dessert. We normally tip 25% or more. Not this time.
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angela VIP
Kansas City13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The food was very good and the portions were generous. Service was great. I would definitely go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 2
Ambience 5
My waitress forgot to put in out drinks. So we had dinner without drinks eventually it was fixed but after we basically ate our meal.
Kona Grill - Kansas CityResponded today
I am sorry your drinks were delayed, but we do love your 5 star review. Thank you for taking time out of your day.
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Karl VIP
Kansas City55 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Our waitress (Emalea) was outstanding, would sit in her section again. Very pleasant and easy to strike a conversation with.
Kona Grill - Kansas CityResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for the great review. We love Emalea, too!
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Tatiyana
Kansas City1 review
4.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 4
Outstanding I'm from Ohio it was my very first time going the food was amazing it came out in a good amount of time the bill was a little up there but it was a great experience for me and my wife good food good people
Kona Grill - Kansas CityResponded on March 9, 2025
Hello Tatiyana,
Thank you so much for your kind words and the positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your first time dining at Kona Grill - Kansas City was memorable and you enjoyed our food. We strive to provide a great experience for all our guests, and it's always rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. We apologize if the value did not meet your expectations this time. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our services. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Best regards,
The Management Team
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Sherita
Kansas City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 2
Ambience 5
I made reservations for my birthday and my experience was good. My issue was the server we had. Being that the reservation was to celebrate my birthday the server paid more attention to my guest than me which to me was disappointing. I would return hoping I had a different server
Kona Grill - Kansas CityResponded on March 9, 2025
Hey Sherita,
Thank you for choosing Kona Grill - Kansas City for your birthday celebration. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience. However, we're sorry to hear that you felt your service experience did not match your expectations. We always strive to provide attentive and personalized service to all our guests, regardless of the occasion. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration as we continuously work to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.
Best,
The Management Team
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stephen VIP
Oklahoma City69 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The waitress Emalea was excellent. Very friendly and did awesome job. We always enjoy coming here.
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OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 2
Ambience 4
Too expensive for what it is. Service was not good.
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Priscilla VIP
Kansas City16 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
Overall 2
Food 1
Service 3
Ambience 1
This used to be a nice place. Now it’s a an expensive lease struggling to sell Applebee’s quality food at near Capital Grille prices. My reservation was adamant about making me commit to this prix fixe menu and then when I got there no one knew what I was talking about and then the finally figured it out. That was optional but those were cheap meals bundled together for an expensive price. Steak was tasteless and sushi not better than a strip mall place. I’m not exaggerating. This $450 bill for 7 of us (only 4 alcoholic drinks) was not worth it at all. I was embarrassed for my guests.
Kona Grill - Kansas CityResponded on February 24, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Priscilla. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Kona Grill - Kansas City didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our cuisine and it's disappointing to hear that you found our dishes lacking in flavor. We'll take your comments into consideration as we continually strive to improve our offerings. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future.
Best,
The Management Team
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FAQs
Kona Grill - Kansas City offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (816) 931-5888.
Kona Grill - Kansas City is rated 3.5 stars by 2428 OpenTable diners.
Kona Grill - Kansas City does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.