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| - I've always liked Kona Grill, especially for happy hour. I think that both the Chandler and Scottsdale locations have a better "vibe" however, this is still one of the more happening places in Gilbert on Friday and Saturday nights. I've never thought the food was worthy of five stars, however, I cannot really think of anything specific to complain about either. Actually, my favorite thing about KG is the jellyfish light fixtures :)
We started out in the bar this afternoon, however, with the doors open, it was kind of chilly and although it was pre-happy hour, it was noisy and I felt very exposed sitting in the middle of the bar. We decided to move to the restaurant side and sit in a booth which made for a much more comfortable and relaxing dining experience. My friend ordered the Kona Cheeseburger with fries (the smaller 6 oz) which didn't look entirely special and the portion of fries seemed quite small. He must have been really hungry as he wolfed it down with no complaints. I had a hard time deciding what to order...I was hungry but not starving. I noticed that they've changed their appetizers and no longer offer the giant onion rings :( I opted for a fairly healthy option, the Sushi Combo ($11) which includes eight california rolls, and one each of salmon, tuna and shrimp. The house salad (dressing on the side) was very fresh and tasty. Overall, it was more filling than it looked and I really enjoyed it.
So, I will definitely be back to Kona, athough they certainly have competition in the immediate area. Two of my favorites, Brio Tuscan Grill and The Keg are both great options depending on what I'm in the mood for...if it's sushi, then KG is the place.
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