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The first time I ever went to Kona Grill was many years ago, on a date night, at the Chandler Mall location, when Kona Grill was first on the scene.
I liked the edgy décor with flash fish tanks, et cetera.
But that was before there were so many sushi options, so the Kona Grill meant a bit more than it does now.
Now there's a sushi bar in every strip mall, usually owned and operated by "locals," and thus, the "chain" sushi establishments are taking heat.
Whatever. I can remember the past, and I thank Kona Grill for their contributions and good times before everyone and their mother owned a sushi bar.
This Scottsdale location is the original, where it all started; hence, it was "local" at sometime before the concept was franchised out, and is still "local" if you think about it.
Anyway, who cares about all "chain" drama if the food is good and the service is excellent? Not me, that's for sure.
KONA GRILL
Kona Grill is a midrange casual restaurant company based in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving American cuisine, sushi, and cocktails.
The company owns and operates 46 restaurants in 23 United States and Puerto Rico, as well as three international locations operating under franchise agreements.
Kona Grill first opened its doors on September 18, 1998 at the Scottsdale Fashion Square.
The restaurant's predecessor was a sushi concept called Sushi on Shea that opened in Scottsdale in 1994.
Restaurant founder, Michael McDermott, decided to create Kona Grill with more American-themed menu items.
The new restaurant was made to have a modern ambiance. McDermott sold Sushi on Shea in 2002 to focus on expanding Kona Grill.
Kona Grill went public on August 16, 2005 with an initial public offering of $11 per share on the NASDAQ. The company raised $28.8 million and grew its restaurant base to 9 locations by December 31, 2005.
THE STORY & SERVICE EXPERIENCE
I was shopping at the gorgeous Scottsdale Fashion Mall, and stopped by this location of Kona Grill.
I sat at the sushi bar, and chatted with the sushi chef. I enjoyed myself.
The waitress brought over a Chambord margarita, which I sipped with my jalapeño roll. I especially liked their scratch-made citrus soy sauce, which I thought was very original and tasty.
CONCLUSION
Kona Grill has consistent good sushi, excellent cocktails, with great service. This location is my favorite so far. Kona Grill gets my vote.
4/5 RECOMMEND
OF NOTE
*This location is inside the Scottsdale Fashion Mall, so parking is in the garage.
*For more information: konagrill.com
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