I often remind myself to avoid rushing to judgment based on first impressions. This mantra proved valuable during my recent visit to Kona Grill, booked via OpenTable—an app that rarely lets me down. The online photographs of the restaurant were promising, though they offered little insight into the ambiance.Upon arrival, I noted the setting was more casual than anticipated, but the warm welcome from my server, Paige, convinced me to stay. Paige was knowledgeable and attentive, expertly guiding me through the menu. She recommended the Ribeye Meatballs—a succulent combination of shallots, shiitake mushrooms, macadamia nuts, a chili glaze, and a creamy peppercorn sauce. The dish was an unexpected delight.Encouraged by Paige's impeccable taste, I also tried the Sweet-Chili Glazed Salmon served over fried rice. The pairing was innovative and flavorful, challenging traditional plating methods with its bold textures and tastes.I concluded the meal with a cappuccino, which arrived charmingly accompanied by a rock candy stirrer—a whimsical touch that rounded off the dining experience pleasantly.A heartfelt thanks to both Paige and Mario, the General Manager, for their exceptional hospitality that transformed a simple meal into a memorable culinary adventure.#chicago #foodie #restaurant #hiddengems #oakbrook #Illinois — at Kona Grill.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paulius Birutis
A nice place to celebrate my birthday with my family. Although the music was little loud during our visit, our server, Jermey, was quick to get the music lowered, and his food suggestions were great. A good place to include for your next lunch or dinner plans
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nakia Lee
Great late night happy hour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Three people, couple steaks, fish and sushi. $280. NO DRINKS. Super expensive. We ordered medium rare, both steaks came out well done. Asked waiter, he agreed. Sent them back. Took 15 minutes, ate all our sushi, person with fish ate it all. Finally, 2nd stakes came back, again, well done. She asked us how they were and I said, I'm hungry, its fine, whatever. I wasn't going to send steaks back yet again. I hate sending back food that I know they will just throw away. They offered us absolutely nothing. Manager never apologized. Check came. $280, no joke. Crazy. We will never, ever visit here again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Cameron Smith
Shout out to Jody for the wonderful service and great suggestions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gailia
Met my friends there last night on the patio food and drinks were good but the best part of the evening was the phenomenal service we received from Maria. I have been a server and bartender for many years and I was so impressed. She never missed a beat. She was not overpowering. She was absolutely perfect. Next time you go to Kona Grill ask for Maria to be your server. You will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bre Stetka
Paige is an amazing, attentive server. Food was great and we had a wonderful evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll, Kona
Shantell Bishop
Jodie was awesome! She gave great suggestions and made our experience great! The food and drinks were awesome during happy hour!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Egg Rolls
Jess Reilly
Sat down with my family for dinner. The atmosphere has a lot going on between the general noise of patrons and the tvs. The food was excellent. Sushi and poke bowl were fairly portioned and the marinade/sauce for the poke was great. Poke rice was done well, not overcooked and was warm to contrast with the cold fish. Definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poke Bowl, Sushi Roll
Kathleen Potvin
Wonderful experience. Stephanie was delightful and so helpful with choices.
My group and I had the pleasure of experiencing top-notch service from Jeremy during our first visit to Kona Grill on Oak Brook. Jeremy-I Hope I got your name right, love- (It was kinda hard to hear you when you told us your name ?) But Jeremy brought with him not just a warm Southern charm, but an unparalleled dedication to ensuring every guests dining experience was nothing short of excellent. Your service was 10 out of 10! Also thank you for the bday dessert ?Food here was great! Literally caught me off guard. The chicken satay is so good, we had three orders of it ? the spicy crunch tuna was also fire.We’ll definitely be back!PS Sorry there ain’t no photos. I got too drunk off the Kona-mosas ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andy Flores
My wife and I stopped in for the first time and we were pleasantly surprised. We started with the KG Sliders, then had the Macadamia Nut Chicken and the Sunset sushi roll as our main dishes. All were excellent and very tasty choices! Restaurant overall has a nice vibe, great music and perfect sound level. Alex was our server and he was top tier! Such a nice, genuine young man and super attentive from start to finish. We'll be back!!!
Miguel Espinoza
I came here after doing credit card abuse at oak brook mall. I was exhausted and all I needed was a sushi roll and a stiff cocktail. Our servers Chris and Jocelyn were extremely welcoming and provided great suggestions. They suggested the skinny margarita which fit along with my skinny fridge diet. I also had a poke bowl which was fresh and delicious.
Our server Jody was awesome and super nice!! Good was amazing as usual here.Vegetarian options: NaDietary restrictions: NaParking: NaKid-friendliness: NaWheelchair accessibility: Na
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Egg Rolls
Jennifer Ellen
The enclosed patio is a great place to enjoy a still chilly but sunny spring day, the rolls are great, and Jeremy did a great job of taking care of us!
I often remind myself to avoid rushing to judgment based on first impressions. This mantra proved valuable during my recent visit to Kona Grill, booked via OpenTable—an app that rarely lets me down. The online photographs of the restaurant were promising, though they offered little insight into the ambiance.Upon arrival, I noted the setting was more casual than anticipated, but the warm welcome from my server, Paige, convinced me to stay. Paige was knowledgeable and attentive, expertly guiding me through the menu. She recommended the Ribeye Meatballs—a succulent combination of shallots, shiitake mushrooms, macadamia nuts, a chili glaze, and a creamy peppercorn sauce. The dish was an unexpected delight.Encouraged by Paige's impeccable taste, I also tried the Sweet-Chili Glazed Salmon served over fried rice. The pairing was innovative and flavorful, challenging traditional plating methods with its bold textures and tastes.I concluded the meal with a cappuccino, which arrived charmingly accompanied by a rock candy stirrer—a whimsical touch that rounded off the dining experience pleasantly.A heartfelt thanks to both Paige and Mario, the General Manager, for their exceptional hospitality that transformed a simple meal into a memorable culinary adventure.#chicago #foodie #restaurant #hiddengems #oakbrook #Illinois — at Kona Grill.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
A nice place to celebrate my birthday with my family. Although the music was little loud during our visit, our server, Jermey, was quick to get the music lowered, and his food suggestions were great. A good place to include for your next lunch or dinner plans
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great late night happy hour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Three people, couple steaks, fish and sushi. $280. NO DRINKS. Super expensive. We ordered medium rare, both steaks came out well done. Asked waiter, he agreed. Sent them back. Took 15 minutes, ate all our sushi, person with fish ate it all. Finally, 2nd stakes came back, again, well done. She asked us how they were and I said, I'm hungry, its fine, whatever. I wasn't going to send steaks back yet again. I hate sending back food that I know they will just throw away. They offered us absolutely nothing. Manager never apologized. Check came. $280, no joke. Crazy. We will never, ever visit here again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Shout out to Jody for the wonderful service and great suggestions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Met my friends there last night on the patio food and drinks were good but the best part of the evening was the phenomenal service we received from Maria. I have been a server and bartender for many years and I was so impressed. She never missed a beat. She was not overpowering. She was absolutely perfect. Next time you go to Kona Grill ask for Maria to be your server. You will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paige is an amazing, attentive server. Food was great and we had a wonderful evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll, Kona
Jodie was awesome! She gave great suggestions and made our experience great! The food and drinks were awesome during happy hour!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Egg Rolls
Sat down with my family for dinner. The atmosphere has a lot going on between the general noise of patrons and the tvs. The food was excellent. Sushi and poke bowl were fairly portioned and the marinade/sauce for the poke was great. Poke rice was done well, not overcooked and was warm to contrast with the cold fish. Definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poke Bowl, Sushi Roll
Wonderful experience. Stephanie was delightful and so helpful with choices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Egg Rolls, Kona
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My group and I had the pleasure of experiencing top-notch service from Jeremy during our first visit to Kona Grill on Oak Brook. Jeremy-I Hope I got your name right, love- (It was kinda hard to hear you when you told us your name ?) But Jeremy brought with him not just a warm Southern charm, but an unparalleled dedication to ensuring every guests dining experience was nothing short of excellent. Your service was 10 out of 10! Also thank you for the bday dessert ?Food here was great! Literally caught me off guard. The chicken satay is so good, we had three orders of it ? the spicy crunch tuna was also fire.We’ll definitely be back!PS Sorry there ain’t no photos. I got too drunk off the Kona-mosas ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I stopped in for the first time and we were pleasantly surprised. We started with the KG Sliders, then had the Macadamia Nut Chicken and the Sunset sushi roll as our main dishes. All were excellent and very tasty choices! Restaurant overall has a nice vibe, great music and perfect sound level. Alex was our server and he was top tier! Such a nice, genuine young man and super attentive from start to finish. We'll be back!!!
I came here after doing credit card abuse at oak brook mall. I was exhausted and all I needed was a sushi roll and a stiff cocktail. Our servers Chris and Jocelyn were extremely welcoming and provided great suggestions. They suggested the skinny margarita which fit along with my skinny fridge diet. I also had a poke bowl which was fresh and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Egg Rolls, Poke Bowl, Double-Stack Brownie, Sliders
Our server Jody was awesome and super nice!! Good was amazing as usual here.Vegetarian options: NaDietary restrictions: NaParking: NaKid-friendliness: NaWheelchair accessibility: Na
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Egg Rolls
The enclosed patio is a great place to enjoy a still chilly but sunny spring day, the rolls are great, and Jeremy did a great job of taking care of us!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll