Kona Grill - Desert Ridge

21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050, United States

Kona Grill - Desert Ridge
About This Sushi Bar

Kona Grill is a classic American grill featuring an array of delicious global menu items include hearty steaks and fresh seafood complemented by the best choice of sushi and cocktails in Phoenix. From brunch and lunch to dinner and happy hour, we treat every guest to a diverse menu and a unique vibe dining experience in a polished, casual atmosphere. Our combination of upscale American cuisine, award-winning sushi, and a modern bar creates an innovative restaurant concept with something for every palate. Come visit us for brunch, lunch, dinner, or the best happy hour in Phoenix!

Sushi Reviews
Sushi Experience №1

Great server

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Sushi Experience №3

Rachel was awesome. Such a happy server and so helpful. She makes it worth coming back

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Sushi Experience №4

Average sushi that is way too expensive! Great location and service was amazing. Probably wouldn’t choose this place if craving sushi next time.

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Sushi Experience №5

T is the best server

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Sushi Experience №6

Happy hour great find and good price.
Tonesha very helpful and friendly. Flatbread the best.

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Sushi Experience №7

Tonesha was great. Identified spicy sauce. Very helpful. Friendly.
Happy Hour has nice variety with good price. Lettuce wrap and flatbread my favs

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Sushi Experience №8

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Sushi Experience №9

Emma was very attentive and made sure we were well taken care of

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Sushi Experience №10

Emma was amazing. I love her amazing waitress thank her for her service.

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Sushi Experience №11

Great place to eat out. Service is excellent and lots of options for everyone.

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Sushi Experience №12

The food and drinks were great. We had the cutest little waitress, Emma, and she took great care of us.

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Sushi Experience №13

I absolutely loved this restaurant! The ambience was amazing and the food was even better! The lemon garlic shrimp pasta is my new favorite dish. 10/10 🩷

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Sushi Experience №14

Emma was a wonderful server

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Sushi Experience №15

Nearly 90% of the reviews are fake -- it already accrued hundreds within a few weeks of opening, and now has thousands despite not even being a new restaurant. They are all from anonymous accounts with 1 review who single out the server by name and have the exact same, generic review. This has been reported to the FTC as fraud and this will be corrected. The restaurant is legit horrible outside of a pretty nice decor -- extremely overpriced, bland food.

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Sushi Experience №16

Rachel was great!

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Sushi Experience №17

Tonesha's energy is lovely! Made our brunch at Kona memorable!

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Sushi Experience №18

Rachel, Thank you for the exceptional service you provided. Your professionalism and personable approach were truly top-notch.

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Sushi Experience №19

Trevor & Tenisha were great! Love the energy. Happy chill

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Sushi Experience №20

Alexa was great! Thanks for all the sushi recommendations :) we will be back

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Sushi Experience №21

Cannot say enough about Rachel, she was amazing and had a wonderful personality. I would definitely say she’s a real asset to your restaurant and see great things for her in the future. Thank you for a wonderful evening Rachel.

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Sushi Experience №22

Love the Kona Grill! Great Happy Hour!! Rachel took great care of us and did an amazing job!!

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Sushi Experience №23

Rachel was great!

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Sushi Experience №24

My husband and I went here for the first time. We sat at the bar for Happy Hour at 5:00 on a Monday. Had excellent service from Olivia and the other sweet girl that was helping her. Happy Hour prices were great! Chicken satay was overcooked and dry, though, so wouldn’t order that again. But our drinks and edamame’s were delicious! We also ordered the prime rib French dip with sweet potato fries and they were delicious!! The vibe and decor were very hip, cool, and beautiful. At around 6:00, the lights were lowered and the club-like music was turned up, but it wasn’t too loud. We will be back!

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Sushi Experience №25

Our server, Marissa, was great! We had a big party and she was very patient and very attentive to us.

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Sushi Experience №26

Marissa was awesome and really thoughtful. She was fun with my 5yo son and that goes a long way with us! She suggested to-go drinks as we asked for the check was such a great touch. Would sit in her section again for sure.

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Sushi Experience №27

Marissa was knowledgeable, kind, welcoming, and patient. Great service

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Sushi Experience №28

Marissa was very kinda and such a wonderful server I hope to come back because of her

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Sushi Experience №30

Marissa was very attentive great customer service

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Sushi Experience №31

came in for family night! our server hana was the best!

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Sushi Experience №32

Emma was great!!!!

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Sushi Experience №33

Our server, Rachel, was fantastic. Welcoming, attentive and truly had a care of her job and making sure we were happy. It was our first time in this location. Really love the atmosphere. Looking forward to dining here again.

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Sushi Experience №34

Picked up on Christmas Day (they really should have just done dine in only, as they looked seriously overwhelmed). Took 45mins beyond the hour they said it would take. Got the food home to find it was cold and missing a side (I live close to the location).
$115 for this travesty, yeah no, there are far more better places to eat than here.

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Sushi Experience №35

Tonesha was amazing. So attentive, so kind. Would come back just to sit at her table! Thank you!

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Sushi Experience №36

Good food. Great service by Emma !

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Sushi Experience №37

Shane d was awesome

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Sushi Experience №38

Decided to try the new location. Rachel was the server. She did a great job making sure we were taken care of. You can tell she was sincere and genuine. Hire more people like her.

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Sushi Experience №39

Zhane was AMAZING ! She took great care of us

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Sushi Experience №40

Yet another great visit to Kona! The food was great as always, but this time our server Schuyler took it above and beyond! Our new go to spot!

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Sushi Experience №41

This place is amazing!! Me and my family came in and we ordered the ribeye surf n turf, Mac chicken and pot suckers and it was awesome! Our server Victoria had great recommendations and her service was phenomenal, 10/10 recommend!!

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Sushi Experience №42

To was great, she is a huge asset to your restaurant!

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Sushi Experience №43

She was great, her name was T

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Sushi Experience №44

I had T for a server and she was wonderful

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Sushi Experience №46

Waited more than supposed to be seated.
Food didn’t come all in the same time , we were 5, three of us got their food, an the other two had to wait over 30 min, we couldn’t eat the dinner together as a family because of the poor service , had to call the waiter, the. We waited additional 15-20 min, because looks like they didn’t even order it from the first place . Even when the first part of food came in, the burger came in first, the the fries after 10-15 mins, not acceptable and defiantly this is poor service.
Spirit options are not in the menu, the waiter had to go and take picture for the whisky options and bring the picture so I can choose something . Drinks came in late even though it was not that busy .
Had gift cards to use, it says the gift card can be used on 1/1/2025, and when we paid, it was that date, yet they couldn’t process it so I-paid cash.
Over all the service was not good at all, the las Vegas sushi was terrible, I eat Las Vegas rolls everywhere, this was the worst, the fish didn’t taste good at all. The server , I believe her name Tee , very nice person. Very kind, didn’t want to leave such review, but for the prices , the service was very poor and I don’t recommend anyone to waste their money to have such service .

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Sushi Experience №47

Food was fine but not worth the $30 per person

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Sushi Experience №48

Our sever was Aiden and he was very nice and attentive! His service is a 10/10

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Sushi Experience №49

Had dinner.
Beautiful ambiance.
Zhane was our waiter. Well knowledgeable about the menu. Super pleasant and relatable.
As always, food is amazing ! 🤎🤎

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Sushi Experience №50

New Year’s Eve dinner well spent! Me and the wife always go out to dinner for New Years and this was top of the list! Schuyler made the whole night, 5/5 guy.

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Sushi Experience №51

our server zack was amazing. we can’t wait to come back!!!

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Sushi Experience №52

Everything was so good!

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Sushi Experience №53

Great food, even better service. My waiter was named Marin and she was so kind. Never had to go out of my way to ask for anything she took care of everything right away 10/10 service

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Sushi Experience №54

Wow! aidan is very handsome. golly, imma have to stop by again. the food is good too, but his service is phenomenal! i will be back!

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Sushi Experience №56

Love the bartender but the nats (fruit flies) were crazy...killed one, had one in each of our drinks.

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Sushi Experience №57

My experience was amazing here, my server Victoria was so sweet and so nice and made sure I was well taken care of 10/10 for victoria

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Sushi Experience №58

I recently dined at Kona Grill and had the pleasure of being served by Jeremy. From start to finish, Jeremy provided an outstanding dining experience. He was incredibly attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and made excellent recommendations based on our preferences.

What stood out most was Jeremy’s positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for ensuring we had a great meal. He checked in at just the right moments, refilled drinks promptly, and made sure everything was perfect without being intrusive. All around great service!!

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Sushi Experience №59

I came into Kona Grill with my family for dinner and we had a wonderful time at the desert ridge location! Our server Jeremy was so personable and made our dining experience amazing! He went out of his way to double check allergy-restrictions for us and made sure we were always properly checked-in with, during our meal. Definitely will be coming back here again as the food, staff and atmosphere were wonderful!

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Sushi Experience №60

Had a great server named Gabbi she was very attentive, kind, and prompt! Will definitely come back!

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Sushi Experience №61

gabby was the best server! so sweet and helpful!

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Sushi Experience №62

The open windows in such great weather was awesome. The fresh air was great and the restaurant is very clean and beautiful. I had the sushi & salad combo and loved it. Great menu option. Definitely get the Watermelon Margarita!! EMMA WAS GREAT. Very sweet and attentive. As soon as I sat down she asked if she could bring anything for my 10 month old and that’s genuinely the first time a server has ever done that. She followed up right away with her side of avocado and it was as very very very kind. Honestly wish all servers did that. We will be back!

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Sushi Experience №63

I absolutely loved my dinner at Kona Grill, the food and overall atmosphere was amazing. The service was great, especially our server Jeremy. i would absolutely recommend for a great dinner experience!!

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Sushi Experience №64

schuyler was great,attentive and funny great service will be asking for him in the future!!!

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Sushi Experience №65

Jeremy was such a great server and so kind! He helped us decide what to order and gave great recommendations and stayed on top of everything to make sure we weren’t waiting! Can’t wait to come back.

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Sushi Experience №66

Great happy hour. Our server, Emma, was amazing!

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Sushi Experience №67

Here I am again. Once more, Emma has provided the utter best service I have ever experienced. I would recommend to anyone and everyone. 12/28/24

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Sushi Experience №68

Reece did an outstanding job, took great care of us!

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Sushi Experience №70

Great happy hour with Emma!

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Sushi Experience №71

Placed and paid for a carry out order. We went to pick it up at designated time and were asked to come back 45 minutes later. We called prior to later pickup time and were told they were no longer fulfilling carry out orders (no one was going to notify us) and they were unable to process refund that night. I have now called 2 days in a row to get a refund on our order we did not receive - poorly managed, no call back from the manager. Pass on this place.

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Sushi Experience №72

We had reservations for 5 people at 4:30pm on Christmas Day and I was excited to take my family here. We didn't mind the 15-minute wait to order since the restaurant was very busy. However, after an hour went by and we only received one order of miso soup, we asked how much longer the food would take, and were informed it would be up to another hour. No one else in our seating area had received their food either, so the kitchen was obviously overwhelmed, and the restaurant had obviously taken more reservations than their staff could accommodate. Our order was fairly simple - a salad, burger, appetizer and the turkey dinner from the Christmas menu. This was my family's first visit to the Kona Grill, and I doubt we'll be back. We scrambled to find somewhere else to eat on Christmas rather than wait 2 hours with loud music blaring. The staff were nice, and the restaurant was clean, but we obviously can't comment on the food aside from my son's $9 lemonade that came in a bottle (though he said the miso soup was good). Santa got run over by a reindeer.

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Sushi Experience №73

Our server was an African American gal who was pretty good. However, we had the following issues: 1. the entree for the 3rd party in our group came out much later than the other food, 2. although I was advised that the Las Vegas sushi roll was deep fried it didn't come out that way, 3. the server added a $21 dollar entree to our bill that we didn't order, 4. the NY strip steak was tough not tender. Overall you can get better sushi and steak at competing restaurants for a much lower price.

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Sushi Experience №74

Last night, my family and I really enjoyed our dinner here. Food came out hot and perfect and our server Gabbi was amazing and attentive. Definitely will be coming back for more!

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Sushi Experience №75

I had a wonderful experience! My mother and I went here and our server, Jasmine, was spectacular! She was incredibly attentive to us, laughed along with our humor, and had amazing energy through out our dine-in there! The food was incredible as well! We weren't expecting the wide selection before we arrived, so the menu definitely was a pleasant surprise :)) we had to take home left-overs because our eyes were bigger than our stomachs 😅 great place, great service, great food- it's rare to find that kinda stuff in Arizona. Definitely gotta come back with my friends ^^

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Sushi Experience №76

Great food and great drinks at a good location. Service at the bar was very good. Love the atmosphere here. Highly recommend it

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Sushi Experience №77

I have to keep in mind that our visit was on Christmas Day while I write this. To start, the Mich Ultra on draft was warm and dead flat. Then, they were out of Prime Rib (which happens, I get that) so we finally decided on 6oz. Filet mignon (looked like 4oz) and Fish & Chips (cod? not)....everything was taking quite some time, but again, it's Christmas.... the Filet came out and was served......but my Fish & Chips did not.....the bartender then admitted he forgot to punch in my order (kudos for the honesty)....but if that's the case you NEVER serve the other entreé until BOTH are ready, right? Guess not....the Filet was supposed to come with "Miso whipped potatoes" there was zero Miso present and the potatoes were quite obviously from boxed potato flakes....trust me, I can tell. Again, it's Christmas, I get it....but for $50? C'mon man! Fish & Chips finally arrive, menu said cod....this was not cod, and if it was, it was an extreme tail piece. $40 for Fish & Chips? I've had them all over the state and have never, ever paid more than $16! These the worst I've EVER had....shame! We had a good time! Staff was great! Unfortunately the quality to price point ratio was WAY off! As a devout foodie and a veteran of the restaurant business for over 25 years, this was a rip-off......Merry Christmas......

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Sushi Experience №78

Great food and great service from Derek. The wave roll was delicious. Merry Christmas and happy new year!

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Sushi Experience №79

had a great dining experience at the Kona Grill. Zephen was my server, he was joyful and attentive!! Loved it! Zephen is an amazing server! Yay Kona Grill

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Sushi Experience №80

On Christmas, after having reservations for 2 weeks, we went to Kona Grill. We were seated. When the server came to greet us, we were informed the kitchen was behind on orders. We were told the kitchen was behind by 1 hour. We were hungry then! So we got up and left. Very disappointed.

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Sushi Experience №81

It was the worst experience I've ever had. First of all we had a reservation for 1:30 pm on Christmas day. We arrive at the restaurant and we told the hostess our name and was seated in seats directly in front of the front door opening. The first hostess looked us up in the computer and said we were in section 216 or whatever then the other waitress came over and said no and changed the section to where we were. We sat down and I immediately asked to change seats because where we were seated seemed to be for folks without a reservation. We were moved to a better table, which I think was our original table anyway and we're seated. OK, we sit down and no one approached us for about 20 minutes even though there were staff in and out approaching different tables other than ours. We were a little fed up and we actually had to stop another waitress to ask when someone was gonna come over and take our orders. She gave us a fake apology and said she'll send someone over, 20 minutes or so later someone comes over and says he wasn't aware we needed help, even though he was in and out of the section a few times and seen us sitting there. He fake apologizes and takes our orders. After taking our order we sit for another hour before any food is brought out. The waiter gave a sorry excuse that the kitchen was backed up. Now I would've believed that if the other people around us weren't getting their food as well but everyone was getting their food in a timely manner except our table. When the food finally comes it was tasty but the service was absolutely terrible even though they weren't that busy. The GM did come over and gave us a discount on the bill so that helped. My overall experience wasn't that great and I don't recommend Kona Grill at all.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №82

my girlfriend and i came in and we had the loveliest server mirin. she recommended a few drinks to us that were so good!! i forgot what mine was called but it had strawberry in it- to die for. we ordered a few appetizers, which came out very quickly, compared to other places. marin kept checking in to make sure things taste good, and we had such a pleasant conversion. she actually recommended a few foods to us so me and my gf got 2 and shared them. they were so delicious!! i can't wait to go back and hopefully be seated with mirin so we can try the others she recommended!! happy holidays kona!!

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Sushi Experience №83

i came in to kona the other day with my family and immediately loved the vibe. it felt like fine dining with a chiller atmosphere, which i loved. the lovely hostess was so nice, and so was our server. I'm pretty sure her name was marin, she was so nice to be around and brought a cheery atmosphere whenever she came over. she always made sure we had enough to drink, i got a strawberry lime soda which i highly recommend, it was so good. for dinner i had the shrimp tacos, which again i very highly recommend. the chipotle mayo was such a nice touch it really brought it all together. overall experience was a 9/10, the food was incredable, our server, marin, was absolutely amazing, and i loved the vibe the restaurant had. Will definitely be coming back soon!!

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Sushi Experience №84

Our server Liz was the best, she was very attentive and helped with all of our allergies. The decor of this place was beautiful with the water wall by the bar and the fire wall in the middle of the dining room. We will definitely be back

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Sushi Experience №85

When I first walked into the restaurant, I felt welcome in, and the hostess was very friendly and sat me to my table right away without a reservation and this young fella called Jeremy was servicing me and he was very polite, And even got all of the small details that I requested in my dishes right and when the food came to me, it was presented to me perfectly, and the food was amazing, I will come back most definitely soon and will ask for Jeremy to serve me because he was one of the best servers I have ever had.

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Sushi Experience №86

Great night at Kona Liz was amazing server!

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Sushi Experience №87

Liz is an amazing server, will be back soon!

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Sushi Experience №88

Just ate here. Victoria did a great job, would visit again.

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Sushi Experience №89

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Sushi Experience №90

Shayne went above & beyond....excellent service, really good food.

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Sushi Experience №91

Shayne was wonderful …went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience..he was extremely friendly knew the menu & made great recommendations..he’s amazing & definitely coming back for Shayne

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Sushi Experience №92

Shayne server was absolutely amazing!!! Very attentive to our needs, able to anticipate what we wanted. The food is great, and the atmosphere was great!

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Sushi Experience №93

Jason was amazing. Best server in a long time.

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Sushi Experience №94

Came in on Sunday for a quick bite after garage saleing all morning.Had the privilege of being served by Marissa, My service was exceptional, made for a very warm experience around the holidays. My server ensured drinks were full the entire time, and any time I felt the need to ask for something it didn’t seem like a burden to her compared to most other service. The steak was mediocre, temp was good but missing an ounce of flavor besides the “crust”. Will definitely be coming back and trying some sushi or the Ribs. But all around a great experience around the holidays.

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Sushi Experience №95

Beautiful beautiful restaurant
Spacious
I think it’s a little expensive

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Sushi Experience №96

i came here the other night with my friend and our server marin was super accommodating to me being a vegetarian. she pointed out a few items on the menu that were meatless, and even recommended a few for me. she was super nice and so easy to talk to, always refilling our drinks when we needed them, constantly checking in to make sure we didn't need anything- all while remaining super fun and positive. also the food was incredable, i had the asian salad and it was so good! marin recommended the carrot cake for dessert and it was so moist and fluffy, by far the best carrot cake I've ever had. definitely leaving a five star review and i will be coming back. great job kona!!

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Sushi Experience №97

T was a great server. Every item we ate was fantastic. The brownie was delicious, cannot recommend enough.

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Sushi Experience №98

Our waitress “T” did an amazing job providing us service. The food was delicious. They were considerate of any allergies. I would definitely recommend happy hour!

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Sushi Experience №99

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Sushi Experience №100

Awful food quality and pricing go else where

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Sushi Experience №101

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Sushi Experience №102

There’s no way this place is using a chef. The way their food turns out very much gives servers cooking on rotation. I’d even go as far as saying they scrape leftover food from one plate and put it on another. I’ve eaten here several times. Last two times, including last night was terrible. Steak overcooked, potatoes hard, ranch tastes like mayo, miso soup full of huge blocks of uncooked tofu, and who makes dry sushi rolls? It was all nasty. Their prices are too high to make okay-nasty food. I give them a couple of years. They’ll be gone soon. They used to be really good but it’s obvious that they’re cutting corners. Do better.

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Sushi Experience №103

Great service and a predictable menu. There are some mild accommodations for vegetarian and vegan diets but was otherwise left wanting. Kind of high price point for what's being offered.

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Sushi Experience №105

Great

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Sushi Experience №106

Brian was amazing! Great service

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Sushi Experience №107

Great spot to swing by for a quick bite, Brian was a great server and everything he recommended hit the spot!

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Sushi Experience №108

Delicious food and wonderful service! Would 10/10 recommend:) The shrimp pasta was my favorite!

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Sushi Experience №109

Tonesha was an amazing server. She was incredible.

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Sushi Experience №110

Before I came to Kona Grill I had very bad day ,
But it’s was such a big surprise for me and made my day turned around and made me feel Absolutely Amazing by outstanding Service by Tanisha !! Wow 🤩 !! Iam usually very particular in my restaurants and service. But Just was so impressed by Tanisha , with her great attitude and kindness and service!! 💕💕

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Sushi Experience №111

Kona has always been one if my favorite places for food and service. And this time did not disappoint, especially because of absolutely fantastic server T. She went above and beyond to make our experience top of the notch. Thank you Tanisha, you made our night and you are bright light that makes people feel great. With Love from Russia

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Sushi Experience №112

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Sushi Experience №113

I loved the chicken potstickers and cheeseburger sliders. Service by Marissa could not have been better, thank you so much!

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Sushi Experience №114

First time coming to this place and everything was excellent! Great food and even greater service thanks to Shayne! He was so hospitable and made my cousin’s birthday dinner so special.

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Sushi Experience №115

We had a wonderful dinner, and our waiter Shayne was exceptional. He took great care of us, was incredibly attentive, and made sure our drinks were always full.

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Sushi Experience №116

We came here for my best friend’s birthday and Shayne provided the best service. Definitely recommend happy hour here.

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Sushi Experience №117

Shane was great, the food was amazing and we enjoyed my sisters birthday!

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Sushi Experience №118

Awesome food and Jeremy had amazing service with a great vibe

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Sushi Experience №119

First date night in a while and we had a great time. Tee took excellent care of us! We will be back.

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Sushi Experience №120

Best Kona Grill we’ve ever been to and amazing service too. Thanks Emma!

I used to work at Kona Fashion Square, love this location!

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Sushi Experience №121

Tea is absolutely amazing. Best server ever.

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Sushi Experience №122

Great Service!!!

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Sushi Experience №123

New location since move from Fashion Square. Service & food were still excellent. Passed on brunch and had sea bass and Thai. Excellent. Only issue was the size of cheese 🧀 cake. A tad slime for the price. Chompie's is a lot bigger and better. Otherwise enjoyed the meal and service

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Sushi Experience №124

I came here with my daughter and the service was incredible! Our server, marin, was super accommodating and recommended a few sushi rolls. They were delicious and she definitely knows what she's talking about. Will definitely be coming back, hopefully for more sushi!

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Sushi Experience №125

Shayne was our server and he was amazing! Friendly, efficient, and welcoming. The food was delicious as always and the happy hour prices are unbeatable. Love the vibe and will be back soon. Ask for Shayne! You’ll love him.

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Sushi Experience №126

Jeremy was a great server, the entire place is welcoming along with the staff. Food was great as well. Definitely coming back!

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Sushi Experience №127

Shayne was such a good server, all smiles a great personality.

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Sushi Experience №128

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Sushi Experience №129

I had the pleasure of Liz being my server. She was fantastic, she was very knowledgeable about the menu and she refilled my drinks quickly and brought my food out fast too! She was amazing 10/10 would recommend

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Sushi Experience №130

Server T❤️ was amazing very knowledgeable with menu made great recommendations! Very attentive and pleasant. 5 star lady. 😊

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Sushi Experience №131

T gave great service the food was excellent

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Sushi Experience №132

T is great. Made my day. Great service 👏👏

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Sushi Experience №133

Such a great server named T and was so funny and nice food was also great

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №134

T did a great job! Loved her personality!

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Sushi Experience №135

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Sushi Experience №136

Our server, T was attentive, kind, and efficient. I love the macadamia nut chicken was delicious but slightly dry. Great dinner overall.

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Sushi Experience №137

Shout out Shayne for being an amazing server. The food was also delicious, albeit a bit pricey.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №138

Shayne was our server and he was incredible! Our family came in to celebrate my wife's birthday and he was incredibly kind and accommodating. Food was great but Shayne made the experience for us!

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №139

Food, service and atmosphere is on point! Emma was AMAZING… go SEAHAWKS ;)

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №140

Our server Marin way so gracious, she went the extra mile. She help me pick out my food and was very helpful when it came to selecting Gluten free items. I have (celiacs) I will be coming again. Thanks Kona grill staff. ( p.s Our hostess ANGIE was also extremely friendly and welcoming. I really just had a great experience start to finish) Thanks again.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №141

Thanksgiving dinner to go was a complete scam! They charged us 70$ for three pieces of turkey! A complete and utter scam. DO NOT EAT HERE

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №142

1st time for a birthday dinner. Service was exceptional, they even let me homey decorate the table in advance. Food was delicious we did a dinner experience: I would highly recommend

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №143

Our server Lindsay was outstanding. My cheeseburger was awesome and my wife liked her stir fry. However, the traditional turkey dinner, not so good this time. This was our fourth time to Kona Grill for Thanksgiving dinner. The last three were at the Scottsdale location and the turkey dinner’s were
great. This year they moved to a new location. Not sure what happened with the turkey dinner this time, but it seemed as if the turkey breast was pressed turkey and not cut from a whole turkey. It just tasted real bland. It also came out luke warm and had to have it reheated. Just one more note, if you’re going to serve a traditional turkey dinner, serve it with brown turkey gravy, not some kind of miso gravy.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №144

The food was average, and the service was terrible. The music was playing too loud and was like a dance party mix. It's not a good atmosphere to eat and visit with your company. Lots of employees are standing around, but no one is coming to your table to serve you. This is the second time where I've been there where this was the situation. I'm done with Kona Grill. There's no need to go back.

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Sushi Experience №145

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Sushi Experience №146

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Sushi Experience №147

I'm not a fan of all of their food, but I get satisfied every time I go there.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №148

SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT. HANNAH WAS A GREAT SERVER. MAC N CHEESE WAS NOT GOOD. SPOKE WITH MANAGER. THEY ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW RECIPE.🧀

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №149

Love Kona Grill. Great food, great happy hour and always the best service. Our favorite at Desert Ridge is Schuyler. He’s the best! He made our visit fun. We will always ask for his section when we come in for dinner.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №150

excellent food and friendly service, nice locstion

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №151

Shayne was amazing! Prompt service, great attitude, and knew exactly what we wanted and had suggestions when we didn’t. Best Hawaiian server at a non-fully Hawaiian restaurant.

Crab crunch and Bama rolls are amazing…especially during happy hour!

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №152

The food and service is amazing. But the cost is high. $169 before tip for 3 people.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №153

This place is great. Customer service has always been a HUGE ingredient into what makes and service industry stand out. I had a server named Lindsay and she blew my socks off with her service and I didn't even wear socks the day I came in. Hahaha… She’s very nice and attentive employee and made me feel welcomed when I was there. I highly recommend visiting this location and ask for Lindsay as she is TOP TIER in customer service. Thank you Kona Grill for the delicious food and for having Lindsay on your team. She’s really a great asset. If I was the manager I would most definitely give her a promotion. God speed!

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №154

Lindsay was our server tonight, and she provided excellent service, ensuring we were well taken care of throughout our visit. The food was delicious, and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №155

Shayne was great I appreciated his service will definitely be coming back now because of him. Love the happy hour as well 🙏🏽

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Sushi Experience №156

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Sushi Experience №157

Zhane was an incredible server. She gave great recommendations on specialty rolls and had a great attitude

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №158

Zhane was amazing and Kona’s food is on point!

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №159

Came to Kona grill on my vacay to Arizona cause my friends have been raving about it. Let me tell you this place did not disappoint, our server Liz was fantastic and gave us some great options on food and drinks! Highly recommend this place if you’re in the phoenix area

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №160

We had date night here over the weekend and loved everything’ we went with the taste of Kona. We each got a salad, main and dessert for $39. The salads were huge and delicious, i got the shrimp penne and my husband got the filet and we both loved the chocolate cake and cheesecake for dessert. Overall the food was tasty and we were very satisfied with the amount for the price. On top of that service was wonderful and we’ll definitely be back.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №161

Came for Happy hour and had excellent service from our friendly server Marin .Will be coming back more often!

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №162

We had such a genuinely amazing dining experience tonight at Kona Grill. I’ve been a few times before and it’s always been awesome. Tonight we had Marin as our server and she went above and beyond to make sure we had a next level dining experience, So we just wanted to shout her out ….would give it 10 stars if I could. Thank you Marin

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №163

Awesome service and the food is incredible!! Zack was super friendly, got our order right, and was quick to bring our food out! Thank you!!

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Sushi Experience №164

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Sushi Experience №165

I just loved the atmosphere I went their first a seminar and was blown away. I will come back to wine and Dine.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №166

The servers were absolutely wonderful- especially Hana, but I couldn’t help but overhear how badly one of their managers treated them! An older white woman with blonde hair was speaking down to her employees and treating them with no respect even though they weren’t doing anything wrong. I was appalled! They seemed to be keeping the place clean, very attentive, and delivered fast and great food. I don’t normally write reviews, but witnessing this made me feel disgusted- I hope management knows this really brings down employee morale.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №167

It was my first time and was so happy the food was amazing and the service was even better! Lindsay really made my experience a 10/10

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №168

T was such a great server! And not to mention the food was delicious! Definitely coming back here <3

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Sushi Experience №169

Zephen was a great service! Great dining experience

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Sushi Experience №170

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Sushi Experience №171

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Sushi Experience №172

Hadn't been here for years. This was our first visit to this location. We were disappointed with the menu changes. Our experience was nothing special.

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Sushi Experience №173

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Sushi Experience №174

Was looking to celebrate my birthday with food and drink, walked in at 8 with only 3 tables full thought we picked the perfect moment to try it but with more employees than customers it still took 30 minutes from ordering our drinks before any one asked if we were ready to order. Some how it took an hour and 40 minutes and 70 dollars to get a drink and two appetizers, save your money and more importantly time by going elsewhere. We had to ask for napkins, and plates, and were ready to leave by the time they forgot the second drink with 3 tables occupied. We are easy customers but we definitely won’t be back

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №175

Emma crushed it! I would highly recommend a promotion!

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №176

Fantastic! Zephen was a fantastic server- so attentive, great personality- super knowledgeable and polite. Would recommend 100X over!

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №177

Zephen was amazing! Thank you

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №178

Lindsay was my server and she was fantastic! Very attentive and the experience was great! 10/10

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №179

Came here very hungry, I asked our server Jack for recommendations and not only was the service from Jack excellent, but the food was aswell. Thank you, Jack. You made my day.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №180

First time customer here had an amazing experience, Jack was my server and he was so friendly and helpful with everything I needed throughout my dining experience highly recommend and definitely will be coming back. Thank you again Jack for making my night!

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №181

Our server Jeremy was extraordinary. Very attentive, polite, courteous, and all around amazing. He was knowledgeable of the beverage and food menu and provided us with excellent recommendations. Based on my experience, I will be returning and recommending to others.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №182

Zach, was a such a delight! Very informative & attentive to our requests & needs! Highly recommended!

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №183

Great time visiting for the first time. Food was great and fresh. Lindsay, our waitress was great. Very attentive and happy to make good recommendations. Great service.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №184

Had a great experience at Kona Grill, thanks to Hana! She was super friendly and on top of everything, making sure our drinks stayed full and that we had everything we needed. She gave us some great menu recommendations too, which we loved. Chill vibe, awesome service—Hana really knows how to make a night out feel easy and enjoyable. If you go, definitely ask for her!

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №185

Dinner was great. Zack was my server and he was very helpful and efficient!!!

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №186

Lindsay rocks. Food and drink were great!!

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №187

Great place for sushi and drinks. Our server Zack was amazing. Very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend.

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Sushi Experience №188

ZHANE WAS GREAT.

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Sushi Experience №189

ZHANE WAS GREAT.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №190

I had a wonderful time here! Food was good, drinks were great and Lindsay was such a delight! She took care of us and made the experience worth it! Will be returning!

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №191

The food was good. Really enjoyed the lemongrass clam chowder. But I found everything overpriced for what you get.

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Sushi Experience №192

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Sushi Experience №193

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Sushi Experience №194

Very nice ambience and a friendly staff. Was shocked to see prices on the menu given that many people said it is a reasonably priced restaurant. Fish and chips for $37 is definitely not reasonable and neither is a Chicken stir fry for $28. We thought the quality would be out of the world and so will the portions be but none was true. Value for money just wasn't there.
We asked for a Tofu Stir Fry instead of Chicken and they told us that the cost would be and additional $8 over the cost of Chicken Stir Fry, even though they were substituting Tofu for chicken...go figure as $36 Tofu stir fry !!
Better senses prevailed and they did not charge extra...
Bottom line, nice place with friendly staff but high priced ordinary food.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №195

Just has some fries and a drink. It can be a lonely place. the bartenders are just too busy to chat with customers.

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Sushi Experience №196

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Sushi Experience №197

Zhane was a awesome server!

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Sushi Experience №198

Had some fabulous Seafood with my husband and we both loved it! Ana, our server, was so sweet and the food came out fast and fresh.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №199

Emma was very helpful and friendly. We will return!

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Sushi Experience №200

Zhane

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Sushi Details
  • 12 sushi photos
  • 200 sushi reviews
  • 4.7 Sushi Rating
  • Reservations: +1 480-507-4121
  • Menu Website: https://konagrill.com/locations?locations=Phoenix,85050
  • Sushi Address: 21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050, United States
  • Sushi Map: 33.675872, -111.9747211
Specialties
  • American restaurant
  • Bar
  • Bar & grill
  • Cocktail bar
  • Restaurant
  • Seafood restaurant
  • Sushi restaurant
Sushi Hours
  • Sunday: 10 AM–11 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM–12 AM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–12 AM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–12 AM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–12 AM
  • Friday: 11 AM–1 AM
  • Saturday: 10 AM–1 AM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating: Available
  • Kerbside pickup: Available
  • No-contact delivery: Available
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Fast service: Available
  • Great beer selection: Available
  • Great cocktails: Available
  • Great dessert: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Available
  • Beer: Available
  • Cocktails: Available
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Happy-hour drinks: Available
  • Happy-hour food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Late-night food: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Spirits: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
  • Wine: Available
Dining options
  • Brunch: Available
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Catering: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Bar on site: Available
  • Toilets: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Trendy: Available
Crowd
  • Groups: Available
  • Tourists: Available
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • Good for kids: Available
  • High chairs: Available
  • Kids' menu: Available
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking: Available
  • Free parking lot: Available
  • Parking: Available