Kona Grill - Kansas City

Name: Kona Grill - Kansas City
Address: 444 Ward Parkway Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO, United States, 64112
Telephone: (816) 931-5888
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.4

3.4 (2443)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

444 Ward Parkway, Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO 64112

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for happy hour
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Sushi, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 2:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 9:30 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(816) 931-5888
Website
http://www.konagrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Catering available for delivery & pickup through EZ Cater at: https://www.ezcater.com/catering/kona-grill-kansas-city
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
444 Ward Parkway, Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO 64112
Neighborhood
Plaza / Brookside
Cross street
In the Plaza Shopping Center ½ a block west from Ward parkway.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Taste of Kona: 3-Course Prix Fixe Menu
$39.00 per person
Multiple dates available
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*

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What 2,443 people are saying

Kona Grill - Kansas City reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.4

3.4 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
3.6Service
3.5Ambience
3.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Kansas City, MO
Kid-friendly
Kansas City, MO
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kona Grill in Kansas City offers a mixed dining experience. While some guests praise the "exceptional" food and "amazing" staff, others highlight service delays and high prices. The restaurant's ambiance is inviting, but recent changes in menu and portion sizes have been noted. Families appreciate the welcoming environment for children.

2,443 Reviews

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Susan
Kansas City / Kansas3 reviews
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food was ok and subpar for price; table was behind a post and server seemed to lose track that we were there. Didn’t get a tea refill until our meal was almost finished even though server mentioned they’d be “right back” with a refill.
Kona Grill - Kansas CityResponded 2 days ago
Hello Susan, We're truly sorry to hear that your experience at Kona Grill - Kansas City didn't meet your expectations. We're usually known for our great food and prompt service, and we regret that we missed the mark on your visit. We appreciate your feedback on the table location and the tea refill, and we'll certainly address these issues to improve our guests' experiences. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with our food and service in the future. Best, The Management Team
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Mark VIP
Kansas City / Kansas5 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Horrible situation. Seated and order taken. Basically, we were ignored for nearly an hour after a large party came in. Food was adequate but came somewhat cold. Terrible service.
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Ernesto VIP
St. Louis25 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I am not of what’s happening in this place. The restaurant looks dirty, service is incredibly slow, food tasted awful (except the dessert). I ordered a beer which I never got. Our steaks were cooked wrong, my daughter’s Mac’n cheese was spoiled. It’s not the Kona grill I remember from years ago.
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Courtney
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and the staff were exceptional! We brought our two, young kids (ages 3 and 5) and the staff was amazing at making the experience wonderful for them, too. We will definitely be back!
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Kristy
Kansas City / Kansas1 review
2.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
No silverware, drinks came out after food, appetizer came out after the main and hair in the sandwich.
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Ken VIP
Kansas City / Kansas22 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
love going to Kona but I we have been noticing that the prices are going up and the portions are less. The sea bass sliders were the size of a half dollar and the ingredients inside were even smaller.
Kona Grill - Kansas CityResponded on May 20, 2025
Thank you Ken! We look forward to seeing you again very soon!
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Kaycie VIP
Kansas City / Kansas1 review
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The server was nice. The food took forever to come out, so that’s probably the kitchen’s fault. The worst part was the incredible expense of the food. Amazingly overpriced for bland basic food.
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Aaron
Kansas City / Kansas1 review
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This is one of the worst meals and values I’ve ever encountered. $49 per person for “bottomless” brunch. There was no children’s price and the food was so bad. Barely edible. Server was barely functioning too. Complete idiot.
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Lindsay
Kansas City / Kansas1 review
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Was looked over several times for my reservation was extremely packed not helpful. Didn’t use normal menu. Just the Mother’s Day brunch menu didn’t understand. I had an autistic kid with me. Didn’t understand. My mom couldn’t be in direct sunlight gave me an attitude when I asked for a normal menu we got up and left.
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Justin VIP
Kansas City / Kansas1 review
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Terrible experience for mother's Day. 1130 reservation but didn't sit until 1155. Had a prefix buffet.... Yes prefix, had to wait for a restaurant selection of food to arrive at table for a buffet, not go to buffet bar. This prefix concept didn't get us out first food portion until 1250.... Then they didn't have syrup, bacon, chicken fried steak and many core features of their limited prefix buffet. Our server was amazing helping us as best as she could along the way but she was helpless to the corporate plan. We enjoyed the brunch menu last year, but will absolutely not recommend or return next year.
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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 3.4 stars by 2443 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

444 Ward Parkway, Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO 64112

Additional information

Cross street
In the Plaza Shopping Center ½ a block west from Ward parkway.
Neighborhood
Plaza / Brookside
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 2:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 9:30 pm–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Sushi, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.konagrill.com/
Phone number
(816) 931-5888
Catering
Catering available for delivery & pickup through EZ Cater at: https://www.ezcater.com/catering/kona-grill-kansas-city

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Kona Grill - Kansas City

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About this restaurant

Additional information

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Taste of Kona: 3-Course Prix Fixe Menu

2 Sushi Rolls

Sushi & Salad

Sushi Tacos

Bento Box

Main

Coconut Shrimp

Chicken Tenders

Grilled Chicken

Mini Cheeseburgers** (2)

Grilled Salmon

California Roll*

Crab Crunch Roll*

Sides

White Rice

Mashed Potatoes

Edamame

Green Beans

French Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Mac & Cheese

Pizzas

Pepperoni

Cheese

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