Kona Grill - Columbus

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Columbus

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food1service5ambience5

   Would recommend for drinks and atmosphere but food was not worth the cost.
   

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2. JB

   JujuBee

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Outdoor seating / Cute decor / Waiters were very nice / Food was cool but expensive for small portions
   

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3. KA

   KatieA

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Interesting menu that can accommodate a wide range of palettes and diets. Fun vibe. Might be a little noisy for some.
   

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4. DR

   DevonR

   Columbus

   17 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall2food3service1ambience4

   Arrived for a reservation at 12:30. No one came to check on us or acknowledge us until 12:55 pm. The food was also not as good as it should be for the price. The restaurant was definitely better before. Overall the service was poor, food took way too long and wasn't worth the wait or the price.
   

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5. LT

   LisaT

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall1food1service3ambience4

   I made a reservation to celebrate my birthday but my that did not occur. My chicken dish was served under cooked. I sent it back and I had to wait 25 minutes for my meal to brought back to me. I was starving and the meal still wasn’t good. The server was very attentive. It took awhile for bar drinks due to flooding in the bar area.
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Columbus

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent meal and excellent experience. I would recommend Kona Grill to a friend.
   

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7. IB

   IBrown

   Columbus

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   Our server, Tiana, was excellent. The cocktails were excellent! The food was good not great. The sushi didn’t taste fresh and pad Thai a little dry but chicken dishes and poke bowls were good.
   

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8. KB

   KiaraB

   Columbus

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   There was a bit of an issue with the wait time of my reservation, but the service and good made up for it.
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Kayla was terrific we REALLY ENJOYED her exuberance energy and sense of humor Kayla is a great asset to your company
   

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    solon44139

    Cleveland

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My new favorite restaurant in Cbus! The Koren BBQ ribs were outstanding!
    

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11. LD

    LindaD

    Columbus

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What a great experience! Great food and outstanding service from Josiah!! We had a party of 8, our food was delicious and it was all delivered to our table at the same time!! Menu has a lot of variety for your large group. Music was fantastic too! Highly recommend!!
    

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12. JE

    JoannE

    Columbus

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Went for lunch with a friend and the overall experience and food was great! Definitely recommend it and will be back.
    

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    vickyb

    Columbus

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was good - food was great - enjoyed the patio
    

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our dining experience was truly delightful, with our exceptional waiter providing prompt and attentive service. We visited during happy hour, when the quality of the food impressively maintained its standard. We're eagerly anticipating our next visit soon!
    

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15. KK

    KevyKev

    Columbus

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and great service! They were on top of it from start to finish.
    

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16. WN

    WineNdine4fun

    Columbus

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    The food was just okay. I definitely was expecting it to be like it was in the past. It wasn't. The service was top tier. Overall, it was a nice experience.
    

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Never again. Overpriced, cold food, with below average service. We ended up with a 75% discount due to such a horrible experience. Manager offered we didn’t even have to ask for the discount. Never again.
    

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3

    Our food was horrible. They brought out the “medium rare” prime rib we ordered and it was a brick. Totally inedible. The second one they brought out was only marginally better. Very well done. The sea bass we were served hadn’t been seasoned as was raw throughout. The chicken fingers were the consistency of beef jerky. It was a really, really rough experience.
    

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was a pleasant experience l. The staff is courteous, and the food was good.
    

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3

    Timing of food was off. Items that we ordered first came to the table last. The upsetting part was that my son has a tree nut allergy and they brought his chicken tender kids meal and the chicken was covered in a nut breading and it doesn’t mention that on the menu at all.
    

    Kona Grill - ColumbusResponded on May 15, 2023Dear, Thank you for bringing this to our attention and you highlight the many concerns that we want to look into and address with urgency. It is important to us that our guests receive the true Kona experience that we are known for, and we clearly missed the mark. We would like the opportunity to make it up to you and we will be reaching out via private message to follow up on your experience. Best,
    

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    Our food, took almost, two hours to come out we could barely hear our waiter speaking to us because she talks very loud and it was super loud in the establishment. My fried rice was crunchy. Our bill came to almost $300 and the the food didn’t match the price or experience.
    

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22. B

    Bima

    Naples

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2

    We went for Mother’s Day. Decided to return after the new “$1 million renovation.” The atmosphere is less intimate and more open, which I’m assuming contributed to the very loud environment. We ordered simple, calamari appetizer (smallest portion we’ve ever experienced at any restaurant) and sushi with a side of fried rice for lunch. The rice came out long before the sushi, and I had to ask 2x where it was. When it did come one of the dishes was not what we ordered. Once corrected it was not good. We left almost 3 plates of sushi on the table when we left. We did share our feedback with the manager who took off 2 sides and 1 sushi. That was nice but it left members of our party very hungry after spending $130+ on a meal for 4. Not sure we’ll return.
    

    Kona Grill - ColumbusResponded on May 15, 2023Dear Bima, Thank you for bringing this to our attention and you highlight the many concerns that we want to look into and address with urgency. It is important to us that our guests receive the true Kona experience that we are known for, and we clearly missed the mark. We would like the opportunity to make it up to you and we will be reaching out via private message to follow up on your experience. Best,
    

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5

    The waiter- Josiah was great! Great customer service, attentive, and just overall nice! The salmon was over cooked but not bad, the fried rice was so good, and the drinks were excellent!
    

    Kona Grill - ColumbusResponded on May 15, 2023Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review! Our motto is Make Every Experience Exceptional, and I am so pleased we seem to have done our job! I will pass your note on to our team, I know it will make their day to read your review.
    

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24. LB

    LoraB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved the food, table, atmosphere music and our wait staff was super! Really enjoyed everything and would highly recommend.
    

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25. JH

    JeremyH

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3

    Three in our party ordered steaks. Two were supposed to be medium rare and one was supposed to be medium. One of the medium rare was medium. The other medium rare and medium were both at the upper end of medium well. All of the steaks were NY stips and they were all fatty with a lot of hard chewey pieces to them. For the price you pay here we were not expecting the best steaks that we would ever have, but they were worse than what you would get from a chain steakhouse. We would not return to this restaraunt.
    

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26. MM

    MattM

    Columbus

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience2

    Mother’s Day- it was way too loud- sound like a dance club. We asked for a patio table and we’re told no and asked to sit in a quieter area was also told no. Our table was tight in the center of the loaders part of the restaurant. My daughter did not like her food- too spicy and the manager did offer to remake it and took $10 off the meal. Not the best experience but the manager was nice.
    

    Kona Grill - ColumbusResponded on May 15, 2023Dear Matt M, The entire team at Kona Grill would like to thank you for your Review! We take pride in providing the best possible experience. I would like to hear more about your experience and try to win those two starts back. please reach our to us. Your review means a great deal to us. We hope to see you again soon!
    

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3

    I choose this place for my birthday . It was a disaster. Before I came I asked do they do happy birthday and the cake saying as i seen advertised. One it took to long to come , it didn’t say happy birthday , the ice cream was melted . They wouldnt seat me untill my guest were ALL THERE. Then told me i had to leave by 7pm . Remind you it’s only 6pm lol Waitress was slow , kept messing up our order . It was a mess! They ruined my birthday . I will never recommend.
    

    Kona Grill - ColumbusResponded on May 15, 2023Thank you for your review. We are sad to hear of your experience with us and we would love to make it up to you. Please give us a call at the store so that we can invite you back out.
    

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28. L

    Littlefoodie

    Columbus

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3

    We never got our meal. We left after waiting 25 minutes. It is very noisy. I had reserved an outdoor table and got an indoor instead. It was the worst table in the place with constant traffic from the kitchen. Not relaxing or enjoyable.
    

    Kona Grill - ColumbusResponded on May 15, 2023Dear Littlefoodie, We appreciate you bringing your concerns to our attention and we sincerely apologize that it did not meet expectations. We take these inconsistencies with urgency and are correcting them to prevent future errors such as those you had experienced. It’s important to us that our guests receive the true Kona experience that we are celebrated for and we would like the opportunity to make it up to you. Please expect a private message to follow up on your experience. Best,
    

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29. e

    elwalky

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I went for my gf birthday and the overall experience was great. Nothing to complain about!
    

    Kona Grill - ColumbusResponded on May 15, 2023Dear Elwalky, The entire team at Kona Grill would like to thank you for your 5 Star Review! We take pride in providing the best possible experience. Your positive review means a great deal to us. Thanks again!
    

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Very cool place. It was very busy which led to a little slower service- to be expected nothing out of the ordinary. The food didn’t quite match the price. The mahi mahi was good, sides were average to below average. An additional side is $9 which is wild and a soda is $4. Spent $130 for the two of us when in reality should’ve been $80-$90.
    

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent! The macadamia nut chicken is to die for, and the stir fry was delicious. We loved this place before and we are so glad it is back!
    

    Kona Grill - ColumbusResponded on May 15, 2023We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time! We truly enjoyed your company and it’s guests like you who help us keep the remarkable experiences going. Thank you for creating memories with us and we hope to see you again, soon!
    

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32. SP

    ShawnaP

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Service was excellent with the exception of the bar. Took 30 minutes to get a cocktail. Sushi was delicious, but the Asian salad was bland. Love the atmosphere and our server, Spencer.
    

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    The food was good. The waiter seemed a little aloof as he was serving.
    

    Kona Grill - ColumbusResponded on May 15, 2023We are happy to hear that we made your night special! We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and it is exciting to hear that you received the true Kona experience we are proudly celebrated for. Thank you for joining us and we are looking forward to seeing you again, soon!
    

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34. SA

    ScottA

    Baltimore

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was wonderful. We were a party of 11 and our server was absolutely awesome.
    

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    We had a reservation, but it took forever to get our food and two of our items did not get put in with our order. The staff was very polite, but there seemed to be some confusion on who was taking care of our table. The first person said she would take care of getting our drinks, but she was not our server. Our server didn’t show up as scheduled, so the first person took our order. When the food was brought to our table, we were missing part of two entrees and were told they did not get ordered. The atmosphere was nice and everyone was very friendly, but the service could have been a lot better.
    

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36. GA

    GwenA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time going to Kona Grill. Food was wonderful. Waiter Spencer was energetic and fun. Would definitely recommend this place.
    

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37. JK

    JuliaK

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    We went after OSU graduation. We were 1/2 hour late so while we were accommodated we were informed, by the hostess, "You need to be done by 6:15." WOW! This set the tone. I was very disappointed.
    

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38. LL

    LizL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience5

    Our only issue was consistency. The first drinks were good, but the second round of the same was not of the same quality. Also, our server was being run all night. She had way too many tables to give the quality of service for a $300+ meal for a family of four.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful place and the best waitresses and waiters I’ve ever had.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Sunny was our server and she was excellent. Made awesome recommendations for drinks and was attentive. We had a movie to catch and were worried that we may not make it as prior reviews said service would be slow, but that was not our experience. We were even told that sushi would be a 20min wait due to the demand but ours came out pretty quickly. We got the spider and shrimp tempura rolls, along with the potstickers and they were all delicious. Highly recommend this place for a date night. Great job Sunny!!!
    

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