Kona Grill - Minnetonka
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Safety precautions
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep cleaned daily
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
Popular dishes
Sushi & Salad* **
choice of any traditional roll, oriental salad, one piece of sushi each: shrimp, tuna, salmon
20 reviews
Avocado Egg Rolls
5 reviews
Shrimp
3 reviews
Featured specials
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Daily 6:00PM - 8:45PM
Bad customer service
We all had a good time, but we were seated next to the entrance door. We weren’t sure why it wasn’t locked. It was windy and cold the entire time
The service was excellent. The menu is unique and just about anyone could find something they would enjoy.
At the risk of sounding old, the volume of the music was so loud we (and other groups as well) could barely hear each other. The staff was quick to address the situation.
Went for brunch with friends on Sunday, food was great and the bottomless mimosas were excellent.
5-6 different flavors to choose from, can’t beat that!
Hi PhoK, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a great review!! Cannot go wrong with a mimosa on a Sunday morning! We hope to see you again soon, maybe for brunch again! Kona Grill Minnetonka Management
Good food. Attentive server. Went there for sushi. The selection did not disappoint. He items I never had before. This is due to the fact that the selection is innovative and not available other places.
Hi CarolG, Super! Thank you so much for your great review. We are so glad you stopped in. We have some great items available to try on the sushi menu, many made by our head sushi chef Fred Yamada from Japan ( thus the Yamada Roll) we are so glad you enjoyed the selection. We hope to see you soon! Chef Dave and Team Kona
one order came to the table completely cold, must have been sitting out for over 15 minutes. They did take the order back and provided a new dish and nice discount, but sort of ruins the meal when 3 of 4 have food and are eating without the 4th
Hi funnigtout, Thank you for leaving your feedback, looks like we dropped the ball here, I apologize. I hope you stop back in and let a member of the management team know we would like to make this right and make sure your next time in with us is exceptional, or you can reach out to us directly at minnetonka@konagrill. c o m . Chef Dave and Team Kona.
We sampled a few appetizers - recommend the rib eye meatballs! Sashimi was lovely too!
Hi goodfood, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review, we also love our house made ribeye meatballs and our fresh Hawaiian sashimi, Thank you for your feedback we hope to see you soon, maybe for Easter! - Chef Dave and Team Kona.
Went to dinner with 2 of my girlfriends and ended up dining for 3 hours. Our server did not rush us at all and we felt very safe while dining.
Hi MadisonZ 5 stars! Awesome! Thank you for your review, we are so glad you stopped in and had a good time with friends! That is what we shoot for every time! We hope to see you soon! Take care - Chef Dave and Team Kona
Our server Niki was great. I felt very comfortable with her and she was attentive to our dinner. I would love to have her as our server the next time we are at Kona Grill.
Hi Anonymous, Thank you for the wonderful review and feedback! We will make sure to let Niki know of your compliment. Hopefully we see you again soon and you can always ask for her as a server! Kona Grill Minnetonka Management
So generous to give our birthday girl a most delicious dessert free of charge. So appreciated your generosity.
Hi Callie, We are so glad to stopped into to celebrate with us, then look time out of your day to leave us this super review! I am so happy you had a good time and enjoyed the Birthday treat on us! Hope to see you soon. - Chef Dave and Team Kona
First time here and loved, Staff were very kind and attentive. We will happily return
We're always happy to have first timers. Please join us on the weekends for our Brunch Menu. Domitrio Lewis General Manager
Went to Kona for their Happy Hour and has very pleased with the selection and quality on their HH menu. I will definitely come back for the great experience.
We're happy to have you back. Maybe dine with us on Easter Sunday! Domitrio Lewis General Manager
Great spot. Wasn’t at all crowded, it had a decent noise level where I could talk comfortably, great good and very helpful service.
Thank you for choosing Kona Dan. We look forward to you returning. Domitrio Lewis General Manager
Was really good
Thank you for taking the time to give us that 4 star feedback. Please return for our Easter brunch! Domitrio Lewis General Manager
Excellent happy hour and service, and we weren't rushed. We were able to enjoy our time without having to consider when it would end.
Thanks for this wonderful review & rating! We're very happy to hear that you had such a nice experience here at Kona Grill in Minnetonka. Hopefully you can stop back in again for another one soon. See you then, Leif Bierly Manager minnetonka@konagrill.co m
Awesome food. Bottomless mimosas!
Great service. Very attentive staff.
Hello Catherine, Yes! Bottomless mimosas during brunch on the weekends is great! Thank you for being our guest during our first few weeks of the new Kona Grill brunch & taking a moment to let us know that you enjoyed your experience here. Hopefully we'll be your go-to spot for brunch on the weekends... see you next time! Thanks again, Leif Bierly Manager minnetonka@konagrill.co m
Sushi was old and dry. very surprising to us. We have had it before but it had been a while. It will be a while again.
Thanks for letting us know about your visit! We're also surprised - we pride ourselves on making everything fresh using only the freshest ingredients, including fish flown in three times a week every week. Hopefully you let us have an opportunity to take care of you before you left... but if we didn't get the chance to make it right, please drop us a line anytime and let us know how we can take care of you. Best, Leif Bierly Manager minnetonka@konagrill.co m
Great sushi, pasta and burgers. They have it all!!
Hi Erin, Wow, what a wonderful review! Thank you so much for being our guest & taking a moment to let us know your thoughts. We'll keep making everything fresh & delicious so it's sure to please you every time you come in... no matter what you order! Have a great day & hope to see you in again soon. Cheers, Leif Bierly Manager minnetonka@konagrill.co m
My wife and I decided to try out Kona Grill for the first time Friday night. We made reservations for 8:00 and requested standard seating. When we arrived we were sat at a high top, which is fine but not what we ideally wanted. The atmosphere was fun with lots of colors, live dj, fish tanks, and a contemporary style. The waitress was pleasant as well and informative.
Everything else was not so good. The drinks were below average, I had the Electric Lemonade, which tasted like UV Blue was poured into a martini glass. The only lemon about the drink seemed to be the lemon peel that the bartender placed into the drink. Our drinks arrived about 5 minutes before our food did.
The food was average as I had the prime rib french dip and my wife had the chopped salad with grilled chicken. Some of this may be on me as I should have ordered something more "in line" with most of the menu. The bread was dried out, meat quality seemed average, and "russet chips" are just greasy potato chips. I know local bars that make their own chips so I expected something similar with this meal. The chopped salad doesn't even come close to Wildfire's for the same price.
A fun atmosphere to draw us and good service from our waitress but everything else was lacking when compared to other restaurants in the price range. There are four or five restaurants other I would rather go to (in this price range) before trying Kona again.
Hi Nick, Thanks again for your feedback. Please reach out to us directly if you would like to discuss your experience again and find a resolution to your satisfaction. All the best, Leif Bierly Manager minnetonka@konagrill.co m
Great drinks! We love to come here for happy hour after work!
Hi Tayes, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review! We hope to see you again soon! Kona Grill Minnetonka Management
Great service
Food is overpriced
Generally only eat there during happy hour but wanted a convenient place for lunch
Thank you for letting us know your thoughts about your experiences! Great to see that you enjoy our happy hour & have had great service during your visits. We do our best to keep our prices competitive all while making everything in our scratch kitchen from only the freshest ingredients... drop us a line and let us know more about the value you felt you received during your lunch visit! We'd be happy to hear from you anytime. Thanks again, Leif Bierly Manager minnetonka@konagrill.co m
Unfortunately we found both the hostess and one of our waitresses very unfriendly during times. It would wax and wane. This was my first time here and I would not go again despite enjoying the food and ambience due to the service. Against already tighter wallets due to the pandemic, this was not worth the money if we are to be treated how we were.
OH NO! Vincent I am so sorry for the negative experience you've had with us. Id like to know more about this and how we can do better. Please reach out to us at the restaurant so that we can rectify this situation. Kona Grill Minnetonka Management
We love Kona grill as my family is a big fan of sushi. The food and service are usually pretty good.
We like to get sushi and a mix of other items on the menu. It is also amazing they will make their sushi rolls with soy paper if requested.
The only drawback is we don’t go as often as with food and cocktails it gets too expensive with our family. The happy hour specials don’t include the spicy crunchy tuna roll, the wave roll and the shrimp spicy tempura appetizer anymore which are some of my favorites. My husband loves the Pad Tai, Kona stir fry and the kids love many of the sushi rolls, lettuce wraps and Moscow mules!
We will keep going back, just not as often!❤️
We kind of felt rushed to leave. But, overall it was a wonderful experience.
HI RachelK, Thank you for letting us know how your evening went, I apologize you felt rushed in anyway, we appreciate your feedback, if you would be open to sharing any detail please email or call us minnetonka@konagrill. co m or 952 955 9714. We hope to see you soon and Thank you again for your feedback. Chef Dave and Team Kona, Say hi next time you are in, I will make sure your taking care of and your dinners pace is on point.
Servers were very polite and attentive! We enjoyed a table near the fire. Perfect date night!
Solid service and good food
The service was very good. Wait staff was very attentive. Food was delicious and well prepared. Enjoyed my experience very much will go back again and recommend
Hi Anonymous, Thank you for taking time out of your evening and leaving this glowing review, we are so glad you stopped in. Please let us know next time you in if there is anything we can do to make the experience better for you! Chef Dave and Team Kona!
The food is always good at Kona! It never disappoints!
Very noisy environment despite the fact that they are only supposed to run at 50% capacity during COVID.
Hi Anonymous, So glad you joined us for dinner! Thank you for your review. To put your mind at ease Friday Nights we are busy, please be assured as per the Executive Order 21-07 we maintain all seating at 6 foot distance between all tables and a 50%capacity or 250person. We have removed about 30 tables from the restaurant this ensures that even if every seat is full we are at 180 seats with our max capacity of 375 people. We have also installed UV Air sanitizers and more to ensure your safety.
Everything was good except the sides were tepid, the fish was hot.
Hi Eaglespro, I apologize your sides were not pipping hot, I will be sure to keep a closer eye on this moving forward! Thank you so much for you feedback! - Chef Dave
Excellent dinner and service! Restaurant music was a touch on the loud side, but otherwise we had a great, much needed Date Night!
Hello Christina, It's great to see such a wonderful rating! Thank you very much for being our guest & taking a moment to let us know about your visit here at Kona Grill in Minnetonka. We'll use your feedback to help us continue to make every guest experience the best it can be. Please let us know the next time you're here if we can find a different location for you if the music is too loud... we'd be happy to help! Cheers, Leif Bierly Manager minnetonka@konagrill.co m
Great food, awesome happy hour deals, good service
Hi Anonymous, So glad to hear you had a good time! Sunday is great with all day happy hour good reason to get out of the house! So happy you stopped in we hope to see you soon. Chef Dave and Team Kona.
Good ambiance, great food, service was less than great this last time bit other visits have not been a problem
Great food and service. Would 100% come back here ❤
Hello Yessenia, It's so great you could take a second to let us know about your wonderful experience here at Kona Grill in Minnetonka! We'll make sure to give you another exceptional experience the next time you're in! Thanks again for being our guest. See you next time, Leif Bierly Manager minnetonka@konagrill.co m
We came to Kona grill on a Friday night and we’re seated right away (made a reservation ahead of time). The service was very friendly, attentive, and prompt. The bartenders were very friendly and made our time very enjoyable. We will definitely be back!
HI Anonymous, 5 Stars awesome! So glad you stopped in despite the cold and we hope to see you again soon! Chef Dave and Team Kona
Bama roll and happy hour wine...perfect!
Hi Akrech, Super Review ! Thank you so much! The Bama roll is one of our favorites also, fresh yellowfin Tuna flown direct from Hawaii 5 days a week and ripe avocados, what's not to love. We hope to see you soon. Next time you are in would love to say hi. Chef Dave and Team Kona
The chopped salad with salmon added was delicious, only word of caution, it is not chopped and had large leafy lettuce that was a challenge to eat during a business meeting.
Hi SherriR, Thank you so much for your review we appreciate the feedback. I will review cut sizes with my team and make sure our Mix Spring Green/ornamental lettuce mix are more bite size. Hope to see you soon. Chef Dave and Team Kona
It was cold but otherwise great.
HI TedG, Thank you for your insightful feedback. Our team will try and keep a better eye on the temperature we do get a lot of the cold wind from the entrance doors of the mall wafting into our space, so keeping the temperature just right can be challenging between to hot and to cool. Thank you for letting us know. We hope to see you soon, and I will talk with everyone about keeping the temperature warm and comfortable! Chef Dave and Team Kona
We specifically requested to be seated at a table away from the kitchen pass when we booked the reservation; initially, the hostess tried to seat us at a table directly beside the kitchen pass & we had to request to be moved to a quieter table.
We were disappointed with the limited menu options for Valentine's Day; it would have been nice to know that the menu would be so severely limited ahead of time, but that was not communicated to us until we arrived & were seated.
I ordered a crunchy spicy tuna sushi roll as an appetizer and the pan-seared salmon with champagne fig glaze and cauliflower hash (on "special"), but neither of these dishes were particularly flavorful.
My fiancé ordered the Picasso sushi roll as the appetizer and the macadamia nut chicken entrée as his main course; he enjoyed his food much more than I enjoyed mine.
Overall, I would still recommend this restaurant as we have had excellent food and service here in the past (birthdays, date nights, etc.) however, I would not recommend going there on a holiday such as Valentine's Day.
Hi Kaley, Thanks for the feedback! We'll certainly use your input to make sure our fresh menu offerings are the best they can be. We're glad to see that we were able to accommodate your table request on such a busy special weekend, and are happy to hear that you're open to updating your rating of us based on previous experiences. Please let us know the next time you're in & we'll be sure that you leave satisfied. Thank you very much! Leif Bierly Manager minnetonka@konagrill.co m
All the service was very good but it should be noted that the meat this time was a little cold it was like they had already prepared it and they only reheated it this happened on February 14, previously I visited the place several times and the comfortable was always excellent but this time I did not have a very good experience
Thanks for the feedback! We'd love to hear more about what you're describing in your review. Hopefully you'll give us a chance to address it & get the rating back to where it used to be. Please reach out to us directly & let us know more about what happened. Thank you very much, Leif Bierly Manager minnetonka@konagrill.co m
FAQs
Kona Grill - Minnetonka is rated 4.6 stars by 640 OpenTable diners.
Kona Grill - Minnetonka does offer gift cards which you can purchase here https://konagrill.cashstar.com/store/recipient?locale=en-us.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable. Due to local restrictions, this restaurant may not be accepting reservations at the moment.