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Kona Grill - El Paso - Steakhouse in El Paso, Texas

Kona Grill - El Paso

4.4 (3807 reviews)

8889 Gateway Blvd W #1740, El Paso, TX 79925

American restaurant
Bar
Bar & grill
Cocktail bar
Restaurant
Seafood restaurant
Steak house
Sushi restaurant

About Kona Grill - El Paso - steak house in El Paso, Texas

Sleek chain with a broad New American menu including low-calorie options, plus sushi & cocktails.

Customer Review Summary

The reviews for Kona Grill - El Paso present a mixed experience. Many customers enjoyed good service and the flavorful food, with specific praise for attentive servers and accommodating staff. Some reviewers noted that the restaurant felt cramped and criticized the decor for lacking a luxury vibe despite high prices, suggesting a disconnect between cost and experience. Food quality varied; while some dishes, like Pad Thai and sushi, received mixed feedback, others were highly praised. A few customers also pointed out cleanliness issues with plates and decor. Overall, the restaurant has a lot of potential but may need to align its pricing with customer expectations and experiences.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Organic dishes
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Checks
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking garage
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.4 out of 5
5
2739
4
515
3
223
2
126
1
204
Based on 3807 reviews

Marah Baldwin

1 month ago

It was a little tight for spacing. The food was good but on the salty side. Our server was a little busy, probably because there were a lot of us and the place was quite packed, but she was very nice and accommodating. We loved the wines. It was a good experience. Definitely coming back on a regular day.

Carlos Contreras

2 weeks ago

🧐 Interesting how almost all reviews are 5 stars. 🌟 yelp reviews are more accurate in this occasion. Glad I was not crazy with my 2 stars. This place, is overpriced by a lot. Based on prices, you would think you are at some luxury restaurant. Unfortunately you are not. It’s a shopping center restaurant. A nice one shopping center restaurant. Been there 3 times. They have a cloudy unlit fish tank that looks like a hole in the wall Asian restaurant fish tank. Looks kinda dirty. Our waitress was nice. I did have to ask passing staff for something twice. I got a Pad Thai. It was good for El Paso. The sushi, 🍣, not so much. I am a big fan of sushi. (Try Albertsons fresh sushi.) The side plates had some black cloudy staining and oil in the center. My wife initially said it was the color of the plate, but once I smudged it with my finger she agreed with me. It was like a cloudy smoke color on those plates. The decor lacks luxury. Lacks the nightlife vibe. The wood decor, just does not get it done. People are not taking a picture to post on social media at Kona Grill because it doesn’t look impressive in pictures. Hype and decor is important for a restaurant, especially if they charge so much for food. Look at menu prices before you go. Luxury prices without a luxury experience. Pad Thai was like $35. Lastly the drink, it was mostly ice, two straw sips and it was done. Maybe this is as good as it gets for El Paso.

Summer Arnold

1 month ago

My husband and I went to Kona for my birthday and it was one of the best dining experiences of my life. Our server Daniela was so kind and friendly and even had a bump-friendly sushi roll made especially for me. The food was unbelievably flavorful and unique, we were blown away by everything. We can’t wait to return!

Autumn Urrutia

3 months ago

Our server, Adam, was so so so amazing. We had a party of 20 people and he was so patient and personable. He gave us exceptional customer service. Not to mention we ordered the dragon fruit margarita & the whole table ended up getting one. Our surf & turf and our sushi dishes were delicious. Restaurant was clean, quick and efficient. If we could give Adam a 20 star rating we would. And Adam was hot!!!!

Maria Luevano

3 weeks ago

Service is wonderful. Food is great worth the price. If you want a little date this is a perfect place to come.

Cristina Castro

1 month ago

“Victoria provided exceptional service from start to finish. She was kind, attentive, and always had a warm smile. The food was delivered promptly, the drinks were delicious, and she even let us know about the happy hour specials. Her attention to detail and friendly attitude made our experience truly enjoyable. We will definitely be back and hope to be served by her again!”

BENITO REYES

3 weeks ago

First time dining here during brunch. Atmosphere is nice and thank goodness the weather was nice-they had their door open so it was a nice cool morning. Andrea, our wait staff was friendly and recommended great food. We had the Kona Stir Fry with chicken and shrimp which was DELISH and the crunchy crab traditional roll with Asian salad. The portions were more than I expected and very filling. Had a few Ichiban beers and strawberry Kona-mosa AND ended with dessert, the double stack brownie (which I had to try since Andrea mentioned it was her FAV). Thank you Kona Grill for an exceptional experience.

Bert Fears

2 months ago

First time eating at this Koni Grill in El Paso. It did not disappoint...we were seated right away even though it was somewhat crowded. Make sure you get there for Happy Hour as the deals are much better for appetizers and drinks. Kona specializes in sushi and margaritas. The regular food was good and our server Laura did an excellent job engaging with us and checking up on us. Overall I think you would love this place for family to eat.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–1 AM
Monday 11 AM–12 AM
Saturday 10 AM–1 AM
Sunday 10 AM–11 PM
Thursday 11 AM–12 AM
Tuesday 11 AM–12 AM
Wednesday 11 AM–12 AM

Price Range

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