Kona Grill - El Paso

3.3 (485 reviews)

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Nessa R.

Back in the day when I was young, sounds like a rap song but no really, Kona Grill used to be a place I LOVED to frequent when I was younger. While in town I made sure to visit! Ambiance, nothing has changed same concept, dim lighting, not really upscale...it's El Paso. Ladies not a place to go all out. Service, it was off. Our waitress took about 10 minutes to greet us, drinks took another 5 minutes. Food was not good. At all. I would write more but it lacked, did not taste fresh and honestly my bill was comparable to my east coast price tags I'm used to. How in the world! Underwhelming! Would not return if in the area, would most def try other spots.

Susie W.

I used to visit Kona frequently when I worked in the area, so we decided to drop by for lunch. As I walked in, I noticed the lunch specials listed, and I planned to ask about them when I was greeted by the server. We were seated and given menus, but I didn't see any mention of lunch specials on them. When our server arrived, I told him I was unsure of what to order. Unfortunately, he never brought up the specials, and since I was preoccupied with work on the phone, I didn't think to ask. I guess that was my oversight. My daughter ordered lemon penne, my younger daughter got cheese pizza, and I chose sea bass sliders from the appetizer menu as my meal. To say I was underwhelmed would be an understatement when the food arrived. The quality of the food did not match the high prices. How can the food be so overpriced with such small portions? The cheese pizza looked as though it had been bitten on one corner, while the pasta was tasty but rather small. My sliders were fine, but as an appetizer, they seemed rather expensive. The sea bass was disappointing; instead of being seared, it was more like it was just toasted on one side and had a burnt taste. After sitting there for a while, I began to notice that the place is not what I remembered from 3-4 years ago. The chairs were uncomfortable and felt worn out even sunken in, and the table was sticky. If I were to return, it would definitely be during happy hour, and I would prefer to sit at the bar.

Patrick D.

What a memorable culinary delightful night. We won a Kona Grill Certificate when bidding at the El Paso Symphony. Diner for two with cocktails, drinks, appetizers and entree with dessert. The full menu. First our hostess made us feel at home immediately and gave us a great booth with a great view. Then angel our server came directly down from heaven to make our experience so much more pleasant. We orders some Kona Calamari, sushi rolls and of course some great cocktails. Two passion fruit Margaritas. Then the Surf and Turf with some fresh lobster and a perfectly cooked medium rare fillet mignon. The mashed potatoes were also well executed. This was a great dinner with a very dedicated service. What a great way to celebrate Memorial Day weekend!!

Tammy E.

Great food - it was so yummy and the atmosphere so nice inside, it didn't dawn on me they were a chain until after we left the first visit. We liked it so much we returned for a second late meal before the end of our trip! The only thing I didn't love, was how much they pressured us to write a review on Google while we were checking out. I said I was planning on doing a Yelp review and was told that doesn't count towards anything that benefits the employee, and he again pressed my friend and I for a Google review. That's the kind of thing that makes me not want to do a review for them at all. That being said the avocado rolls were amazing, something I've only found in Houston and at BJ's before, and the tacos in lettuce wraps were flavorful and so good! I was excited to try the fish sliders, and found them to be just so-so. They were a little bit not so fresh tasting and not worth the ticket price in my opinion. Dinner prices were hefty, but they offer 2 happy hours each day with reduced prices and i'm guessing smaller plates..no matter, we ended up having late dinners anyway - glad that worked out! In the past I've just gone to Jason's Deli and this is a much tastier option.

C G H.

While visiting my dad in El Paso, some friends, my dad, and I decided to celebrate an early birthday at Kona Grill. My dad and i have never been so we were looking forward to it. We sat in the bar area, which had a really eclectic vibe with glowing blue lighting and a beautiful blue tile wall behind the bar. The aesthetics were seriously on point. Our server was the bartender, Janet, and she was amazing--super friendly, very attentive, and got everything right. Honestly, her service alone made me want to come back. Now, the food: I had the hibiscus iced tea (Janet's recommendation), and we ordered a variety of items from the happy hour menu. Coming from California, where prices are usually wild, I was shocked (in a good way) that everything averaged about $20 per person--and we had plenty of food! I tried the shrimp tempura: Plump, flavorful, and delicious. Ribeye meatballs: Had this amazing glaze--kind of reminded me of a fancy, high-end meatloaf (in the best way possible). Crab tempura roll: Fresh and filling. I usually stick to my regular sushi spots, but this was a pleasant surprise--I'd totally order it again. All the food items ordered looked great.... and they seemed to enjoy it very much. The spicy shrimp tacos looked delicious (my dad said they were not spicy but our friend thought otherwise). Then came the famous carrot cake. I saw the rave reviews on Yelp, and my friends insisted we try it. They weren't wrong. It was moist, perfectly spiced, and the frosting hit the spot--not too sweet, not too bland. All in all, I'd definitely come back--whether it's for lunch, happy hour, or dinner. Great food, great service, and amazing vibes. Totally worth checking out if you're in the area.

Brandon W.

Upon walking it the place had a good atmosphere, clean and comfortable but no more impressive than your local Ruby Tuesday. The service was good and the waitress very attentive. As we walked in my friend said oh this place is kind of expensive. I may be depending on your idea of expensive from a chain restaurant. But.....no joke...$39 bucks for fish and chips, $20+ for one rollof sushit..... RIDICULOUS. Good for us it was happy hour. I ordered a $3 beer, $3 Edamame, $6 BBQ chicken flat bread and $6 sliders. It was all pretty good, minus the sliders, they were over cooked a bit. I wouldn't recommend this place outside of happy hour unless your ready to spend $50 or more on your own meal and drink. 3 stars for the ridiculous prices and over cooked sliders. Adding a screenshot of their $39 "Fish and Chips" since I didn't order that.

Use to be a great place to hang out then the prices got way to high!! NYE they didn't have regular menu and again the price was high and the food below par. Had the stuffed Salmon which was not stuffed but had a toping on it and lacked flavor. The rice we had was like a rock had trouble getting fork into it unfortunately we did send it back for a imp r movement of Salmon with rice and chile sauce. Drinks were $17 each Moscow mule smh eeek ! Waitress was wonderful and apologized for the recommendation. Will not return until I see improvement in prices and regular menu used. We should had walked out.

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Patricia P.

5 years ago

The food was amazing and the service was awesome! Love the atmospher, will definitely be back.

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Vincent A.

7 years ago

One of the better places to eat here in El Paso TX. The happy hour is very appealing with great prices for some good food with healthy portions. The chicken satay and Vegas rolls are amazing! read more

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Joel G.

11 years ago

Party of 10, half of which were kids under the age of 12, weekday lunch. Margherita and bbq chicken flatbreads on crisp crust melted cheeses and brought out timely. Kids meals were brought first in cool bento boxes. Way cool to offer grilled salmon as a kid's option. Never seen before anywhere. The kids loved them. We wish there was a veggie for a side option. Cute orange garnish. Salmon salad was fresh and tasty, slightly over dressed, fried tofu was a textural surprise. Philly and Bama sushi also made well with visual appeal. Chicken avocado club and roast beef sandwiches were standard, wish the sweet potato fries were more crisp. Server was efficient, started off like he got stuck with a party with so many kids but eventually lightened up. We were never without but would have enjoyed more enthusiasm or smile. Great teamwork getting the food to the table from several helpers. Really kind to help box the leftovers. Overall good for a first time visit, will try it out again. read more

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Aden V.

4 years ago

bad service , i be here and take a sit like 20 minutes already no one come to take my order at all and i tell the waitress and the guy to take us to table a twice time for let someone to take my order but they still not coming just said yeah i will tell them but its 25 minutes in the end the bartender come to take care us , and we ask a bartender and he said he come to take care us because he see no one come to take orders bad service i never had read more

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S Y.

8 years ago

Great service. Good atmosphere. Great food. My experiences are always positive here.

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Yi C.

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12 years ago

I went there for dinner. The overall decor was great. The atmosphere is okay. It is on the noisy side. The food is above average but not something too spectacular. We ordered two appetizers, two sushi dishes and one entrée. The pot sticker was not one of those frozen ones so I'm happy about it. The calamari was good. The sushi were.... Not amazing but at least tasted fresh. I had sea bass and according to the waiter it is the best dish of the house. But I had better sea bass dish so I'm not too sure how great the rest of the dishes are? And it's relatively pricey. Sooo three star for the experience. I might go back to try out other dishes and maybe they will change my ratings. Oh the worst part... There were quite a few flies flying around the restaurant. The indoor outdoor feeling they try to create by open the garage window might be not so much of a good idea if you can't control the pests. read more

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GeorgenLisa N.

10 years ago

Came back here for happy hour again, and never disappointed. Desi at the bar was awesome as always. My favorite spot for sushi and sake bombs. read more

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Estefany V.

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9 years ago

Visited this restaurant on a Friday night, the restaurant was busy with minimal parking outside and about 30 minutes wait for seating inside the restaurant. Seating outside was offered also, without a wait but it was too cold to sit outside so my husband and I decided to wait for our table. Our waitress was greaT, she was very friendly, courteous and informative about the menu. I was craving a sweet chocolate drink and the bartender was able to make a chocolate Martini for me even if it wasn't on the menu and it was delicious! They also had drink specials for the holiday which I did not try. We had the avocado spring roll for our appetizer and it was delicious! The dipping sauce was magnificent! By far my favorite plate of the night. We then proceeded to get the shrimp pad Thai and the fried calamari. I did not enjoy the pad Thai much, but on the positive side the plate was large- enough food for two. But as for my experience I wouldn't recommend it. As for the fried calamari- it was delicious! I highly recommend it. The restaurant was beautiful! Inside, with a large fish tank and decorated festively. Overall, food is pricey as expected- not fan of the pad Thai, avocado egg rolls are delicious! Expect to wait a long time to be seated and good luck finding parking on the weekends. read more

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Maria B.

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I thought this would be a good place since it was highly recommended....the calamari was amazing for that i gave 2 stars the service was slow they were nicer to each other smiling and carrying on....no sense of urgency here so if u r in a rush don't come here also charged our card b4 even letting us know how much it was. Sushi roll were skinny&fish was starting to turn colors read more

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Danielle T.

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8 years ago

Came here for their usual happy hour, found out this time it's only one dollar less than the actual Price. Food isn't worth the full price here, deff not for happy hour either. read more

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Noel A.

12 years ago

Came here for lunch on a Friday and had great service. The interior is amazing and very clean. I got the soft shell crab pro boy sliders and they were out of this world. A full crab in each sandwich, along with pineapple and sausage. Will be back for the happy hour specials. read more

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Valarie C.

9 years ago

This used to be my favorite Restuarant but not tonight. Had a reservation for a large party.... 15 minutes later, we were still standing, waiting to be seated. No one identified themselves as the manager, attempting to handle the issue. Not satisfied at all tonight!!! read more

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Steven R.

11 years ago

Vibrant atmosphere, beautiful design and distinct flavors make Kona Grill a great place to visit on a wide variety of occasions. I appreciate simple things crafted excellently way over complex things put together in a poor fashion. Having said that, their tomato basil soup is what I believe to be the best in El Paso... And trust me, I've searched. read more

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Foodie B.

11 years ago

Great place. Came here after finding no sushi being served at another local Japanese place. Had the Pig Wings, 2 large meaty pork spareribs in a teriyaki glaze. Yummy and filling. Had the Wave and Vudu roll. Both rolls were good but not the best I've had. I would give both rolls a 7.5 out of 10. When making a sushi roll with a filling, let's say tempura shrimp, the shrimp should stick out the ends so the end pieces contain the shrimp. In this case both end pieces didn't have any shrimp tempura. Busy comfortable place in a shopping mall. Parking can be difficult. Minus 1 star for parking and sushi could have been better. Come during happy hours. Half price or $6 each for about 20 items. read more

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Robert L.

8 years ago

Kona is FANTABULOUS! Super great food and awesome specials The wait (sometimes) can be the only killer Super awesome though!

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Lacey L.

5 years ago

Been to the location back home in New Jersey so I thought it was a trustworthy spot. It was pretty horrible to be honest. Got the pad Thai and it was basically only cilantro. The chicken was hard as a rock and over cooked. They also didn't give me soy sauce with my sushi, and the sushi was also hard so I could tell it wasn't fresh. Very disappointing read more

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Elizabeth S.

6 years ago

I'll give it a 3 because they had great service and drinks were too, but the food is NOT good at all. We got the "Pad Thai", Vegas roll, & the Calamari. The Pad Thai, was the Worst Pad Thai I've ever had. It was sweet and was not good. When they brought the calamari the first time it was cold, but the server was able to take back and bring us a fresh one. The calamari is not crispy and kind of a bit soggy, but it was the most edible thing on our table. Sake bombs were good. read more

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Anthony M.

6 years ago

What an absolute joy!! This place will live rent free in my heart! 100 percent bussin! Only gawd knows why it's so good. They had these sake drinks they had me at 98 percent happy. My girlfriend hit a little jig while she was eating and forgot why she was mad at me read more

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Norman E.

Elite 24

12 years ago

Great atmosphere! Good food. Sushi guys gave us free samples. Food is a little pricey but not too bad. The desserts are huge so beware..but delicious. Wish they had a little more on the menu. read more

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David R.

10 years ago

Always a very relaxing place to grab great tasting sushi. The margaritas are flavorful and the patrón is noticeable in every sip. The waiters are attentive and always willing to give recommendations on the menu. The outside patio is festive and the Fountains of Farah decor makes it an attractive view. read more

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Sahira A.

9 years ago

This is the place to splurge on sushi. My hubby and I had a delicious Margherita flatbread, coconut mojito, Stella Artois beer, Blue moon beer, 2 different sushi rolls, and for dessert, we had a yummy buttercream concoction with rasberry syrup. Sooo good! Great for sushi lovers! read more

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Christopher A.

8 years ago

Should give them a higher ranking but they got rid of their best menu item. "Bagogi Tacos" pig wings were good too. Asian grill serving pizza? Who is making these decisions. read more

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Roman H.

8 years ago

Walked in on Saturday and it wasn't busy. Our waitress was attentive . The food was great kids loved their meals and everyone was satisfied!

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Dewayne W.

9 years ago

Great food and better happy hour..just a little pricey..

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G M.

9 years ago

Went in for dinner, and the place was pretty packed. Was seated promptly and order was out in about five minutes. Wait staff were great. Food was fesh and made to order. Had a great time. read more

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Jason E.

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9 years ago

This is my first time here and I am really impressed. There is a little of everything and have a great happy hour menu. The dirty martini is so delicious I may not even make it to my coconut shrimp roll, Jackie is amazing! read more

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Vicki P.

8 years ago

Excellent food. Great service However why no waterfall? Really wish management would reinstall their wall of water.! read more

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Carmen E.

6 years ago

Ordered sushi had it delivered I ordered spicy tuna roll the tuna looked brown and was warm. Was scared to eat it. The forgot a roll and my daughter's California roll was nasty. Looked like a Chinese buffet sushi that has been seating all day long. And they forgot my carrot cake bad bad bad read more

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Carolina K.

9 years ago

Love this place but Dominick makes it special he is just the most attentive and kind! I come here once a month and I will be coming back because of his great service and his warm and friendly attitude! I travel a lot for work and a place that makes me feel home is very special to me! Thank you Dominick! read more

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Ivan S.

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9 years ago

Good food good service. Waiter was on top of it. The lunch is a tad pricey imo, but it was certainly good. Would recommend. read more

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Ben J.

9 years ago

Didn't know what to expect but the Sushi was excellent. Atmosphere calm and classic. Had the steak with chimichurri and had to fight my wife not to try and eat all of mine and eat her own meal which was the chicken which was also delicious. The kids meal bento boxes make a very great assortment for children so that they don't whine. And it isn't Mac and cheese and whatnot. It's real food with fresh fruits and vegetables. Perfect for picky eaters and all. read more

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Laurie G.

8 years ago

Seaweed salad was fresh. Angry edamame was just slathered in chili paste. Sashimi rubbery with no flavor and salmon still had film of skin on it. Service was good. read more

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Brian M.

6 years ago

I have never been to this establishment the menu options are great and reasonable and while I was there I noticed that the happy hour menu is even better and my server janet was very attentive and very knowledgable, the social distancing and cleanliness of this establishment is very satisfying and I felt very comfortable I highly recommend this restaurant to the locals and visitors read more

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Stephen K.

8 years ago

Were told there'd be a 2hr wait for an open table. I looked around at no less than twenty open tables and wondered what ghosts were sitting at them. Got the distinct feeling that if we were all white Caucasian we'd have been seated in a thrice. Date - 11 May 18. Time - 1715. read more

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Isabel B.

8 years ago

Kona grill is a place to have a drink enjoy the people and sit relax weather your with family or friends or both. Happy hour is the best time to go. read more

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Ray V.

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10 years ago

Look here, Kona. You're swell. I like you. You're a good person. The thing is...sometimes you say something that rubs me the wrong way. Like when I walk into your restaurant with sweats and a hoodie on and you tell me that I can sit anywhere in the bar area for happy hour. Oh, since I'm wearing sweats you think I can't afford normal priced meals? Afraid my stench of poor will rub against the ritzy folks? You know what, Kona! You're damn right I'm there for happy hour. It was delicious. The Margherita Flatbread was magnificent and the sushi was on point. We ordered a California, Philly, crab crunch, and Atlantic. Great value for $4.25. Take advantage of their happy hour and I promise to wear pants next time. It's finals week for my grad classes and work has been lenient with dress so booyah. Don't assume, Kona. I like you...don't ruin that. Next time: chicken/shrimp lettuce wraps. read more

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Pearl D.

6 years ago

This is the most horrible service you can find in El Paso, I have given it 2-5 tries. The manager came by after 1 hour and a half, we had been waiting for the waitress to take our order but had to get up and get her multiples times just so we could order. After waiting 2 hours the food came out and had a fly on our food. We gave the plate back and at check out they tried to charge us for it and when we explained that we gave the fly plate back the manager and waitress were yelling at us because the waitress said they didn't see the fly. "We didn't see it so you have to pay" , rude management and if I could give this place a negative star I would but forced to give it one. I believe these reviews are here to help consumers beware and help each other out as where one should avoid issued establishment that don't care for clients. With so many establishments in El Paso your better off going else where. read more

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Erin C.

8 years ago

If we're on that side of town it's a top contender for places we'll go. Nice environment, and tasty food choices. Would I travel to that side of town just to eat here? Nah. read more

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Karla R.

8 years ago

The food was good but the service was eh . Needs to visit tables more and greet and needs to check up constantly

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Craig N.

8 years ago

My first time at this restaurant chain but it won't be the last. I really loved the decor and seating options. I thought staff was friendly and atmosphere was relaxed. I really enjoyed my BlackBerry Sage Soda and I opted for churrasco with chimichurri sauce. Although next time I will be more adventurous in my ordering. read more

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Hours

What time does Kona Grill - El Paso open?

Kona Grill - El Paso opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Kona Grill - El Paso opens at 10:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does Kona Grill - El Paso close?

Kona Grill - El Paso closes at 12:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Kona Grill - El Paso closes at 1:00 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)Fri-Sat 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM (Next day)Sun 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Kona Grill - El Paso take credit cards?

Yes, Kona Grill - El Paso takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Kona Grill - El Paso have catering options?

No, Kona Grill - El Paso does not have catering options.

Does Kona Grill - El Paso have a happy hour?

Yes, Kona Grill - El Paso has a happy hour.

Does Kona Grill - El Paso serve alcohol?

Yes, Kona Grill - El Paso serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Kona Grill - El Paso allow dogs?

Yes, Kona Grill - El Paso allows dogs.

Does Kona Grill - El Paso have TVs?

Yes, Kona Grill - El Paso has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Kona Grill - El Paso have bike parking?

Yes, Kona Grill - El Paso has bike parking.

Does Kona Grill - El Paso have outdoor seating?

Yes, Kona Grill - El Paso has outdoor seating options.

Does Kona Grill - El Paso have parking?

Yes, Kona Grill - El Paso has parking options. Garage Parking

Other Amenities

Is Kona Grill - El Paso wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Kona Grill - El Paso is wheelchair accessible.

Does Kona Grill - El Paso have free WiFi?

Yes, Kona Grill - El Paso has free WiFi.

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A unique combination of upscale American cuisine, award-winning sushi, and a modern bar create an innovative restaurant concept with something for every palate. Come for lunch, dinner, or one of El Paso's best happy hours.

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We loved the key lime pie (e.g., photo of pie from night before at Manhattan Heights) at Manhattan…read moreHeights Bar & Grill so much that we ordered it again to go from their sister restaurant, Thirty5ive Bar & Grill, the next day. It became a special treat for our family while visiting our Tía in home hospice--and one of her last, most joyful bites. Food and our family's recipes are at the heart of who we are, so hearing my Tía Emma call it "magnificent" meant everything. While, we didn't dine in, we noted the atmosphere struck the right balance of upscale bar and grill on our two visits. Please note, this place get packed on weekend nights. If you want to eat here on the weekend swing by from 4 to 5:30pm.

We arrived with a baby and the hostess immediately told us no high chairs. Ok no biggie yet my…read morewife pointed out that they do have changing stations for babies in the restroom which is odd. Expectations and reality were nothing alike. As we were seated our waiter took 10 min to great us and then another 12 min to bring our drinks. I didn't think anything of it yet it was a precursor to the rest of our dinner. After he took our order our kids food came out in a very timely fashion but our two orders of salmon and one steak sandwich took 40 min to arrive at the table. What a ridiculous waste of my time because my sandwich was missing the fries ordered and our waiter thought nothing of it till I brought it up then he took another 10 min to bring my fries. All this while simultaneously forgetting the sauce for the salmon which also took another 10 min to bring out. The salmon was so dry it was tacky and stuck to your teeth. If you know the feeling you know it's bad. The rice that came underneath the salmon was crunchy and way undercooked. All while the waiter was like oh I can bring you free deserts for your wait all while I could only think about how I just wanted to leave. I was internally livid and exhausted but kept it to my self after seeing the owner or manager who we the guy with the white hair over at the bar enjoying a few alcoholic beverages meanwhile his restaurants service and waitstaff to the worst possible job they can. I saw the people who got the most attention and good service were all regulars sitting at the bar laughing it up with the manager/owner older guy. Why not make sure your restaurant is running smoothly and food is being delivered and prepared properly and stop trying to impress the regulars who most likely will show up either way. Any restaurant that is this unorganized and unmotivated is due to crappy management. All this and the waiter is like I'll comp you for the steak sandwich with a discount for the bad service and salmon which was a whopping $5. I don't want a discount I don't want free day old desserts I want good service and decent food. Discounts and free desserts will never fix the problem because it will always be a crutch for trashy customer service. How about stop drinking with the guests and whoop that staff into semi decent shape buy some high chairs and make sure your expo does a once over quality check on the food and time it takes to get to the table EVEN if that means stepping in and doing it yourself. The restaurant is dark the tables are sticky the whole place is very compact . Perfect and quite attractive after 5-6 wines for sure. I'm sure the food is outstanding after a few drinks as well . They gave us a $25 dollar gift card to return which if I could I'd give to the owner so he could experience the same horrible food and service we did. I wouldn't even give the gift card to someone I hated. This was one of the first times in a long time I didn't just let it slide because I understand all restaurants and people have bad days but this was exceptionally bad. If you are thinking it can't be that bad think again it absolutely can. The whole "I'm sorry we usually have awesome service and everyone loves our food it's probably just me and my family " is laughable . This isn't my first time here while visiting El Paso. The food is getting worse.

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Crave Kitchen and Bar

3.3(247 reviews)

0.1 mi

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We were a party of 12 and we sat outside. The server was friendly and attentive throughout our…read moreentire meal. I ordered the whole hog scramble which consisted of Bacon, sausage, chorizo, ham, and cheddar. It was pretty basic and needed some flavoring as it was very bland. Ordered a side of blueberry pancakes to share and those were pretty good. The rest of the group enjoyed their meals.

Pretty good. The wife and I split the Tuna Poke salad and the Barely baked cookie. Both were good…read more Place feels pretty trendy and I think thats probably the allure of dining here. Service was pretty slow and we were not there during peak hours. I ended up having to walk up to the bar to get my ticket to close out my lunch order.

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Humo Woodfire Oven Kitchen

4.3(91 reviews)

6.2 mi

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What a cute find! A smaller, more intimate beautifully designed space that almost felt as though I…read morewas in an European cafe. Lovely friendly service throughout the meal - they were showing travel shows and when they wanted to put the World Cup on - politely asked if we would mind - which as soccer fans we did not at all! Began with the fried asparagus- the asparagus was a little tough, largely due to the fact that these were very large spears but it was very tasty! Then had the Caprese salad which was excellent and the salmon which was cooked perfectly! Will definitely return here !!

This place is amazing! The ambiance. Food. Service. Wine…read more They have it all. Want an experience? This is the place!!! Julio, owner, is delightful. Every time I'm in town.....I make reservations! You will not regret it. 10/10

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Park Tavern

4.2(301 reviews)

6.8 mi

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Oh man I'll admit that this place took me by surprise in the best way possible! My friends and I…read morewere in town and were looking for a solid place to eat when we came across this spot through Yelp. I ordered the skirt steak that was drizzled with chimichurri sauce. The steak was well seared and at the temperature I requested, medium, which is sometimes hard to do with this cut of steak. It was well-seasoned and juicy! The potatoes and green beans were cooked perfectly as well. Our server was really kind and efficient when it came to servicing the size of our party. This is definitely a place worth checking out when you're in town!

Oh this was delicious! I had the focaccia--absolutely amazing! I shared it and wish I hadn't, I…read morewanted it all to myself. Caesar salad was delicious. I had the lamb chops that I devoured. So good. I tasted the chimichurri steak and ngl that was even better. To drink I had some cucumber cocktail. We were seated outside because apparently they had no room inside but inside looked empty. They had heaters that were doing nothing because I stayed cold the whole time. Idk if it's because I was desperately hungry or if the food was really good or both but I'd definitely be back.

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The chicken pozole was delicious!!

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The shrimp dish was tasty- 3 large shrimps, coconut missing from rice, & powerful fennel salad.

Funkmeyers Rec Room

3.8(50 reviews)

3.4 mi

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Really cool spot, loved the music and playing old school arcades, service was fantastic and really…read morefriendly .

This is a Saturday night stop if you are out bar hopping. Drinks, music and good service.read more

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Kareoke

4 By 4 Cafe

3.0(1 review)

5.3 mi

I have a certain affinity for "hole in the wall" restaurants…read more So when I spotted this place around lunchtime I decided to give it a shot. I would like to tell you what I had. Really I would. But my Spanish is not good and they spoke no English. So of course I ordered the daily lunch special with horchata (the Yelp spellcheck wants me to change this to "orchard") to drink and hoped for the best. A sense of adventure is a good thing to have, even when dining. The horchata was fine. My lunch special began with a small bowl of soup. It had a tasty clear broth, cabbage, onions, carrots and garlic and was largely flavored by a sizeable hunk of pork, skin-on. I did not eat the pork (I'm not sure if I was supposed to or not) but I enjoyed the rest of the soup. Next came the entree which was a nice platter of rice, beans (which had a nice smoky flavor) and roasted pieces of pork with lots of squash and other veggies. Again, I'm not sure what part of the pig I was eating but it had a rich, smoky taste and was very tender. Bottom line is I would visit 4 x 4 again, but perhaps with a friend that was bilingual. As for the 4 x 4 reference? There was the front end of some 4 x 4 sticking out of the wall...

Neighbor Good Kitchen & Bar

4.0(40 reviews)

5.3 mi

My friends and I had dinner at Neighbor Good Kitchen & Bar on Friday, May 1 during BTS weekend in…read moreEl Paso, and it was such a wonderful experience from start to finish. The food was absolutely amazing -- everything we ordered was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared. You could tell a lot of care went into both the menu and presentation. What really stood out, though, was how attentive and genuinely kind our server was throughout the evening. Even with how busy El Paso was that weekend, we never felt rushed or overlooked. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and it ended up being one of our favorite dining experiences of the trip. If I return to El Paso in the future, Neighbor Good Kitchen & Bar will definitely be on my list of places to visit again.

For starters I would say this spot was simply okay. I would bring some friends here for drinks and…read morevibes but I wouldn't come back on my own accord. For starters the atmosphere was so cute. Absolutely loved the bar and hanging pots everywhere. Such a clean restaurant and cute vibe. Our waitress was very nice and friendly to us. So no issues there! For drinks I got their berry lemonade which tasted just like lemon juice. I had to request for sugar to be added since it was so sour so beware. My food had came out and to be honest I'm just a little bit disappointed. The rigatoni was cooked but the sauce for it was really not tasty? Like there was almost not a flavor I can taste. Of course there was something but it was very plain and barely even there. It also was not spicy whatsoever. I added grilled chicken too and oh boy was that dry dry DRY. The burrata personally I'm not a fan in general so of course I wouldn't be a fan this time either but they gave a nice little plate full of it. They added some oiled toasted bread and it was way too crispy in my opinion. My partner got the chicken Parmesan and his dish tasted great! Very juicy chicken and cooked all the way. The sauce was perfect too nice and flavorful and great pairing with the chicken. His butter noodles were just like regular butter noodles so not bad. Finally the crème brûlée. Probably the most disappointing dish we ordered. It took repeated stabs to break the sugar glaze on top. Me and my partner were honestly thinking that they added the cream on top to hide how burnt it was actually. Unfortunately because the glaze was so thick and burnt it made the rest of the cream taste have the burnt flavor. It was sad because my partner was looking forward to this desert. Also took wayyy longer to arrive than our entrées. I will say that the waitress was very helpful and she actually covered the crème Brulé. I didn't even ask she just offered, I think she could tell that we didn't enjoy it and I had nicely told her it wasn't what we were expecting so thank you sincerely. Overall I think this is a perfect spot to maybe try drinks and hang with friends. Food was okay, wouldn't try it again in that regard but overall a decent spot here in El Paso if you're looking for something new. Maybe best to ask what's their best dish to serve. Overall thank you.

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P & R Thirsty's

4.0(1 review)

5.7 mi

This is a nice lil dive to hang out or watch a game. The food's pretty good, too. I've been here…read moreseveral times and always had a good time and met some cool people.

Anson 11

3.9(617 reviews)

6.9 mi

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We had our Anniversary date this pass Saturday 05/23/2026. Andrew was our waiter. He was very…read moreknowable and explain everything well to us. Enjoyed it for the first time. Thank you for all you do.

I recently visited Anson 11 and had a nice overall experience. The service was excellent--very…read morefriendly, attentive, and professional. The restaurant has a charming French vibe that makes it a pleasant place to sit down and enjoy a meal. I ordered a rosé, but the pour was surprisingly small. It honestly felt more like a tasting portion than a standard glass, which was a little disappointing. For food, I tried the fromage raclette. It was good, but I'm not sure it was worth the $29 price tag. I finished it because I was hungry, but it didn't really stand out or feel like something special. I don't mind paying higher prices when a dish is amazing, but San Antonio really has no business charging that much for something that's just okay. It's not California or New York, and the cost of living here isn't the same, so the value just didn't quite add up. Overall, great service and a nice atmosphere, but the value for what I ordered didn't completely match the price.

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The Chilean Seabass was incredible!!

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Sunny's Sushi Steak Seafood House

3.6(201 reviews)

0.3 mi

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Saira was the best waitress! We love coming for the lunch special it's the best portion for the…read morebest price. I get the salmon roll. I never thought El Paso sushi could be so good

Really good food and enjoying atmosphere. Everything on the menu is good and no bad choices.read more

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Inside the restaurant Really bright and clean Came for lunch

Mexican Orgasm Roll Lunch Special was delicious!!

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Fernando R.

270

10 years ago

This might be my worst review yet. This place hasn't done my dad and I wrong yet until today!! My dad really wanted to come eat here again instead of trying yet another new restaurant so we arrived and the hostess was very, very confusing in trying to offer us something about a Happy Hour but it included food and she said we had to sit either outside or by the bar and finally an African American waiter just said that we could sit wherever we liked so my dad decided to sit on the inner most area literally right smack dab next to the kitchen. J. was our waiter and we started off ordering avocado egg rolls which were really good and a spicy yellowtail sushi roll. This other waitress brought us yellowtail sashimi and I told her that, that wasn't ours. I watched her walk over to J. and he took the plate and brought it back to us and said that's what we ordered and I thought ok, and began to eat it but I started thinking and was like "no, this isn't what I ordered" so I asked the same helpful African American waiter for a menu and when he brought it I asked him if the plate in front of me was the same as the roll on the menu and he said no it wasn't so he kindly went and told J. whom did eventually fix the problem and brought us the right sushi roll with our food. I don't know what the problem was but it took what seemed like forever for my dad to get his second brandy and Coke. I'm assuming maybe J. forgot about it but I'm really not sure so I don't want to throw the blame on him. My dad ordered Macadamia Nut Chicken and I ordered a Cuban sandwich. Once the food arrived i asked Jorge for some ketchup to go along with my sweet potato fries. I watched him and I waited and waited and once I saw him eventually walk over to the hostess and begin talking to her I turned to the hostess that had originally confused us and whom now was folding silverware right next to us, M., and I asked her for ketchup to which she kindly obliged. I think J. saw her bringing me ketchup and immediately poured some and then brought it too me as well right after her but anyway, accidents happen and sometimes we forget stuff. My Cuban sandwich was alright, nothing as good as the Cuban food we had in Miami a few years ago. The bread was toasted a bit too much and some parts were a bit too hard. My dad really liked his chicken but wasn't too fond of the green beans that accompanied them. We finished with a butter cake which was really, really good and it was accompanied with some ice cream. Now, to my main gripe, I really didn't pay too much attention to the hostesses looks when we first arrived cuz I was trying to understand what she was offering us so when she was standing next to us folding silverware I didn't know that it was her and since she was dressed different from the wait staff I thought that she was a manager until a waitress told me that she was the hostess and it all came rushing back. Well the reason I asked that waitress for M.'s name was because I wanted to give her props for bringing me my ketchup and I kept my eye on her because I wanted to make sure that I was able to get her name to properly thank her in this post but while I was watching her I saw her walk off to the back with her hands over her mouth. I don't know if she was sneezing or what but after that she took the rubber band out of her hair and redid her hair and put it back into a bun. I was watching and I started actually praying for her thinking to myself "please don't let this good intention of giving her props turn into a nasty and gross post about her not washing her hands" and sadly that's exactly what happened. I could see the hand washing station from where I was sitting and she never went and washed her hands before coming back to start folding the clean utensils again in the napkins. One thing I clearly remember about my very first cooking class many moons ago was that your hair is one of if not thee dirtiest part of your body!! Now, I'm sure that M. is a clean lady and I don't like, I hate to call people out, and I pray that it was only a one time lapse but I feel like it's important to point this out because it's from stuff like this that people get sick such as my dad and I have in the past and I'm sure everybody has gotten sick also at some time or another or in my dads case 2 years ago, got C. Diff which can kill you as it did one friends mom and it had my dad in the hospital for 2 and a half weeks. I've never once had any kind of complaint and even have gone up to managers there and complimented them on food and or an employees service but this visit was just very lack luster!!! I will give them the benefit of the doubt and will be back thou because the food and service all the other times before has been top notch and hopefully it won't happen again!! I did speak with a manager, Elizabeth, about the hair thing, whom said that she would address the issue so.... Overall thanks to today's visit they drop to a 4 on my scale but today's visit was a 2! read more

Mark L.

3 months ago

Well first off i will commend the manager for trying to pull the rabbit out of the hat in correcting ing the mess made by our waiter-ess. But after asking for the rolls that where not originally brought that they just please bring them to-go they brought only two on plates to which we then had to ask for to-go boxes and we packed them. It all started with the They/them who could not be understood with all the face and tongue studs and the drag queen lisp. I was put off by the fake finger nails and other fake things on this trans female that made me want to not have this waiter-ess and wishing we had gone to La Sushi. We plainly made our order request for four different sushi rolls and the he/she never wrote anything down then only managed to bring one of the four. We did not understand the omission but assumed the remainder would be coming out shortly. Looking back on things we assumed this trans-female was capable of feats of memory because of NOT writing down our requests but after not bringing the remainder of our order nor ever coming around to refill our drinks or ask if I wanted another beer we began to develop a different opinion of what exactly the source of the problem was? After asking for refills several times I assume the "they/them" got tired or bored of these normies wanting things and even after we told they/them of the missing requests we got the total cold shoulder. Well let's just say i am not a customer to be trifled with. So i got up and went to the hostess desk and told the girl there she needed to hustle the manager over to our table post haste. The poor shell shocked manager took it all in and tried to make things right but i think she stopped completely listening after I said your waiter or waitress he or she has completely blown us off then it was wah wah waah wah wah. She did manage to get a male waiter to bring out two of the four sushi rolls on plates. Remember the wah waah wah.... Well that was when we were saying what rolls and to please make them to go. The they/them came over snd was like "i'm sorry i missed those other rolls". Thats only part the problem you never came baa... The waiter-ess turned and walked away mid-sentence. No feedback for that self righteous entitled queen. Whatever! Thank God for electronic bill paying i shouldnt have left any tip but being the nice guy I am left $10 on a$169.00 bill. I wouldn't set foot in this place ever again.... Ever. Go anywhere but here. Unless you dig shitty service. Then by all means maybe you can get twinkle toes and he can do his pretentious fop act for you, also. read more

Rachel S.

541

7 years ago

I'm going to leave a completely honest and open review, I am being 100% transparent, and I am just so bothered with a place I used to feel so comfortable in. I worked for Kona for about 3 years I loved my job and I loved most of coworkers. I had to leave in January due to some very hostile and discriminatory work conditions. Sadly while I was going through this time most of the management turned a blind eye, the only one who seemed to care was Sal. One male employee named Saeed treats the women staff awfully, he has no issue calling us names, and degrading his coworkers, sadly one night before Christmas he was extremely degrading and after he made up many rumors and lies that his two friends( liz and janice helped spread) in turn I left my job due to the harassment. Here comes my review I finally decided to face my demons and go back and eat, with my dad as full price paying guest, Dom did an amazing job and took care of us, he was of course extremely nice and did his best, the food was good like always. My experience was ruined when Saeed, Liz, and janice decide they wanted to talk about me, a guest enjoying lunch with family. They gave us multiple dirty looks, and in the end made my "enjoyable" lunch uncomfortable. One of the girls even said something loud enough to my father after I asked them to please stop talking about me. Sadly enough I have to leave a review like this for a place I really used to enjoy. If it wasn't for how unprofessional the staff behaves( personal or not) I am no longer an employee but a guest and should be treated as such. read more

David F.

313

169

2 years ago

Our experiences at Kona Grill have been delightful, especially during happy hour. Savoring perfectly warmed sake at 98.3 degrees Fahrenheit, paired with specials like tuna rolls and chicken satay, left us thoroughly satisfied. The comfortable booths, intriguing decor, and attentive service amidst the bustling evenings at the Fountains at Farah add to the charm of this Japanese American fusion restaurant. Overall, we adore Kona Grill and its delightful happy hour offerings. read more

Angelica P.

12 years ago

I love sushi, always been a fan of it. every time I hear about a place that serves good sushi im first in line. A couple of my friends recommended kona grill, we went and ooooooh boooy! this sushi some may say its great some may say its nay. personally I really liked it, the variety was great and I really enjoyed my meal. I definitely recommend Kona grill to everyone! read more

Toshio S.

11 years ago

This place is worth every dollar spent! Guest service was exceptional, server was really attentive to our needs and always checked on us for refills or how the food was. The food was really good! From the meatloaf to the chicken dish! Will be retu being here soon with even a bigger crowd. read more

Wayne L.

4 years ago

Food was OK, the sweet chili salmon was overcooked to dryness and the portion size of the swordfish was way to small for the price. Potstickers weren't flavorfull at all. Only thing I really enjoyed were the Vegas rolls. I rate it as a one time place for a date or special occasion read more

Victoria R.

5 years ago

I enjoyed a wonderful lunch today at Kona grill with my friend, our server was okay seemed very busy but I need to thank the manager Celine, she took over, was so helpful and funny!! she made us laugh so much and just made our day! Thank you Kona Grill...girlpower read more

Justin C.

5 years ago

Went to Kona Grill in el paso tonight and I must say our server Justin has been nothing but spectacular. He was very knowledgeable about the menu items and offered great recommendations as well. Even the manager Nicole was great !! read more

Miguel L.

10 years ago

I've eaten at Kona Grill twice. The sushi is good but the other food on the menu is just average. I tried the pulled pork sliders. It were just ok. The sushi was good, especially salmon roll and spicy tuna. read more

John L.

5 years ago

Went to Kona grill for brunch and our server Eric was very attentive and very patient talking to us about the menu. We enjoyed our dine in experience and will definitely be back. read more

Zack S.

213

424

4 years ago

Amazing food, staff and drinks! I highly recommend this spot for lunch or dinner! You won't be disappointed with the variety of food and drinks on the menu! read more

Orlando H.

11 years ago

Last visit questionable, Janelle does an outstanding job, BBUUUUUTT, with all the ancillary staff running around; somebody could have swept the floor! read more

Valerie R.