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Kona Steak and Seafood, Monterey, CA

Kona Steak and Seafood

4.7 (170)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
1200 Del Monte Center, Monterey, CA 93940

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
KONA Steak & Seafood was voted the "Best New Restaurant" winner on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula for 2023. Located in the popular Del Monte Shopping Center in Monterey, just minutes from Carmel, Pacific Grove, & all Peninsula cities.
A fabulous menu! Enjoy fresh seafood, lobster, Hawaiian loco moco, fresh ahi tuna, a great bacon cheeseburger, bone-in rib eye, miso-glazed seabass, filet mignon, macadamia nut crusted halibut, entree salads, cioppino, seafood pasta, Maui onion soup, coconut curry soup, and a large host of enticing appetizers. Enjoy KONA's generous portions, good value, & free abundant parking! The house baked desserts are worth a trip on their own..... incredible!! The gorgeous "ZenDen Bar" features full bar & "Tiki Bar" style concoctions curated with house made ingredients, and nightly Happy Hour from 3:00-9:00pm. Local wine list, craft draft beers, kid's menu, dog-friendly lanai/patio dining, continuous lunch & dinner service 7 days a week from 11:00am.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 11:00 am–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Our "Ohana Menu" features platters of our many appetizers, salads, entrees, dessert to go!<br />Perfect for parties of 8 or more.
  • Private party facilities
    Our heated patio "Lanai" is available for private parties of 19-28 guests, lunch & dinner.Lunch parties begin at just $35.pp, dinner parties at just $48.pp.
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Cross street
    Del Monte Shopping Center. Munras Ave. off Highway 1<br />
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Within a few feet of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Dog Friendly, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 170 people are saying

Kona Steak and Seafood 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Kid-friendly

  • California Central Coast

    Good for groups

  • California Central Coast

    Lively

  • California Central Coast

    Steakhouse

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Kid-friendly

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for groups

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kona Steak and Seafood offers an inviting Hawaiian-inspired atmosphere with "wonderful service" and "delicious food." Known for their generous portions and diverse menu, it's a family-friendly spot praised for its "amazing atmosphere," "excellent service," and "unique menu items." Regulars highlight their famous dry ice dessert and attentive staff.

170 Reviews
  1. Heather VIP

    Las Vegas11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was our first time there. Amazing food and excellent service! We will be back again soon. 🙂

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  2. Lauren VIP

    Central Coast55 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service from our waitress and the staff, large menu with lots of options for everyone, great cocktails, and good food in generous portions. Kona is a place you can take your family and everyone will be happy. It's a fun place that transports you to Hawaii, even if it's only for an hour or two. I will continue to return to this cheerful restaurant that is not only conveniently located with lots of parking, but a pleasure to visit.

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  3. Shalom

    Central Coast5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service. Delicious meal! Amazing atmosphere! You will not be disappointed! Meals are beautiful and a perfect portion! Save room for dessert all are good!!!

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  4. Lisa

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always greeted with a warm smile and a welcome. The service is second to none and the food is always amazing. Today we ordered one of the Easter specials, beef stroganoff, we also ordered the chicken rice bowl, and the seafood linguine combo. Reservations are not required however they are encouraged, I always make my reservations through the OpenTable app. Very easy to navigate and your table is ready when you get there.  Whether you’re shopping in Del Monte shopping center or simply looking for a restaurant that has the best service and food on the Monterey Peninsula, make sure you stop by Kona’s today✝️

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  5. Adam

    Central Coast2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    3rd time eating here. Food was lacking flavor again and the fish was overcooked again. For the price you pay there shouldn’t be these types of issues consistently.

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  6. reggie

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience at Kona….. good food and ambiance… my go to place!

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  7. Ozge

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant has wowed us once again! Donna, our host, was absolutely superb—she went above and beyond to make our evening special. Can’t wait for our next date night!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I have eaten at Kona 4x in since the start of 2025. I always go with my family- which includes two very energetic toddlers. We have never had any problems, I would have considered Kona to be very family friendly. So naturally when I had out of town guests, I made us reservations. We were asked by THE OWNER to move outside due to the volume of our children. I have never experience that at any restaurant and have never been more embarrassed. Due to very hungry children, we decided to stay instead of walk out. Our server was so sweet and made us feel much better about the situation. I would recommend that the owner study up on customer service skills. How he handled everything was appalling. We will not be going back.

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  9. keith

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We started with crab rangoon and green beans appetizers and both were delicious. For our entrees, we had the ahi tuna poke bowl, fish and chips and Chinatown special whish is fried rice and choice of protein. My son had it with orange chicken and he loved it, we all loved our entrees. Portions are the perfect size. We loved our meal so much that we returned the next night. Highly recommend.

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  10. Richard

    Central Coast17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service with delicious meal options. Had a very nice dining experience along with our friends.

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FAQs

Kona Steak and Seafood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 920-2911.

Kona Steak and Seafood is rated 4.7 stars by 170 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Kona Steak and Seafood

1200 Del Monte Center, Monterey, CA 93940

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Del Monte Shopping Center. Munras Ave. off Highway 1<br />
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 11:00 am–8:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Within a few feet of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Dog Friendly, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Our "Ohana Menu" features platters of our many appetizers, salads, entrees, dessert to go!<br />Perfect for parties of 8 or more.
  • Private party facilities
    Our heated patio "Lanai" is available for private parties of 19-28 guests, lunch & dinner.Lunch parties begin at just $35.pp, dinner parties at just $48.pp.
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