Kona Grill - Gilbert
SanTan Village, Gilbert
Restaurant in Gilbert, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Kona Grill - Gilbert is worth booking for flexible group meals, brunch-to-dinner plans, casual celebrations where different tastes need one workable room. It is not the sharpest choice for a focused steakhouse or sushi outing; compare Bourbon & Bones Chophouse or Shimogamo Sushi and Grill if the occasion calls for a more specific format.
About Kona Grill - Gilbert
Kona Grill - Gilbert is a casual Gilbert venue with long daily operating hours. It opens at 11 AM Monday through Saturday, opens at 10 AM on Sunday, stays open until midnight most nights, runs until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.
The recommendation is practical rather than highly specific. Choose it when the key facts you need are Gilbert location, casual dress, a schedule that can work for daytime, evening, or later plans. If you are comparing it with other named options, consider Bourbon & Bones Chophouse, Joe's Farm Grill, Shimogamo Sushi and Grill, Spinato's Pizzeria and Family Kitchen, or Thirsty Lion based on your own needs and current availability.
A flexible Gilbert option for daytime, evening, late plans
The schedule is a key feature. Kona Grill - Gilbert is open daily, with Sunday hours beginning at 10 AM and Friday and Saturday hours extending until 1 AM. That makes it a useful name to keep in mind when timing flexibility matters.
Beyond the hours and casual dress code, specific menu details, service formats, prices, seating capacity, reservation policies are unavailable. Diners who need a more specific fit should cross-shop with other options such as Joe's Farm Grill, Bourbon & Bones Chophouse, Shimogamo Sushi and Grill, Spinato's Pizzeria and Family Kitchen, or Thirsty Lion.
Who should choose it over other options
Choose Kona Grill - Gilbert when casual dress and broad operating hours are the most important known factors. It is especially useful to consider for plans that may fall outside a narrow dinner window, since the venue is open late every day and later on Friday and Saturday.
Planning details
- Location
- 2224 E Williams Field Rd #101, Gilbert, AZ 85295
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- konagrill.com
- Phone
- +14802894500
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kona Grill in Gilbert reads as a polished, casual-upscale suburban restaurant calibrated for broad appeal. It occupies a retail-and-dining corridor and leans into a flexible format: a full bar, broad menu categories and an environment designed to accommodate groups. Rather than chasing a single culinary identity, the restaurant balances approachable comfort dishes with selections that nod toward more refined dining. The result is a sociable, slightly elevated casual setting that feels intentional for its mall-adjacent context—an accessible, well-appointed spot built to serve varied party sizes and appetites without the formality of fine dining.
Best For
This Kona Grill suits diners who want a dependable, group-friendly meal after shopping or for an evening out. Its menu breadth makes it a good pick when people in your party want different things—sushi, burgers, flatbreads or steak—so it works well for families, mixed groups and friends meeting up. The full bar and placement in SanTan Village also make it practical for after-work stops or a casual night fueled by cocktails and straightforward, broadly appealing plates. It’s not a specialty tasting room but a flexible suburban option for communal dining.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the menu variety when ordering: pick items from distinct sections so a group can sample sushi rolls, a flatbread or two, and a heartier main. The KG Cheeseburger, Miso-Saké Chilean Sea Bass and the Fire Dragon Roll are called-out signature items and serve as reliable anchors for different appetites. Given the restaurant’s positioning for groups, plan to share plates or alternate between starters and mains so everyone finds something they like. Expect approachable flavors rather than highly niche preparations—order for breadth and balance across the table.
Venue details
Ambiance
Polished casual atmosphere with modern bar vibe and nicely appointed dining room.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- KG Cheeseburger
- Miso-Saké Chilean Sea Bass
- Fire Dragon Roll
Planning details
Location
2224 E Williams Field Rd #101, Gilbert, AZ 85295 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Bourbon & Bones Chophouse, Notable alternative
- Thirsty Lion, Notable alternative
- Shimogamo Sushi and Grill, Notable alternative
- Joe's Farm Grill, Notable alternative
- Spinato's Pizzeria and Family Kitchen, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Gilbert
Kona Grill - Gilbert is the flexible middle option in this set: easier for mixed groups than Shimogamo Sushi and Grill, less occasion-driven than Bourbon & Bones Chophouse, more full-service in feel than Joe's Farm Grill. Choose it when the group needs range more than a narrow specialty.
For a splurge or date-night steakhouse mood, Bourbon & Bones Chophouse is the stronger pick. For Japanese dining, Shimogamo Sushi and Grill gives the meal a clearer focus. For a casual local meal with lower planning pressure, Joe's Farm Grill is the safer value call.
Thirsty Lion and Spinato's Pizzeria and Family Kitchen are better backups when the priority is easygoing group dining rather than a special-occasion room. Kona Grill - Gilbert sits between those casual options and the more defined dining choices, which is exactly why it works for brunch, lunch, late plans with mixed preferences.
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Compare Kona Grill - Gilbert
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Kona Grill - Gilbert | Gilbert | No published awards |
| Bourbon & Bones Chophouse | Gilbert | No published awards |
| Thirsty Lion | Gilbert | No published awards |
| Shimogamo Sushi and Grill | Gilbert | No published awards |
| Joe's Farm Grill | Gilbert | No published awards |
| Spinato's Pizzeria and Family Kitchen | Gilbert | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Kona Grill - Gilbert?
Reservation policies and booking lead times are unavailable. Kona Grill - Gilbert is in Gilbert, has a casual dress code, is open 11 AM to 12 AM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 1 AM Friday and Saturday, 10 AM to 12 AM Sunday.
Is Kona Grill - Gilbert good for a special occasion?
It may work for a relaxed occasion if casual dress and long hours are what you need. Specific details about private dining, event packages, seating capacity, or special-occasion services are unavailable.
Can Kona Grill - Gilbert accommodate groups?
Group capacity and private dining details are unavailable. If you are planning for a larger party, confirm directly with the venue before relying on availability.
What should a first-timer know about Kona Grill - Gilbert?
Know the basics: it is in Gilbert, the dress code is casual, the hours run late. Sunday opens at 10 AM, Monday through Thursday run 11 AM to midnight, Friday and Saturday run 11 AM to 1 AM.
Is daytime or evening better at Kona Grill - Gilbert?
The hours cover daytime and evening visits, but specific menus, pricing, service details are unavailable. Choose the time that fits your schedule, then confirm current details with the venue if specifics matter.
What are alternatives to Kona Grill - Gilbert?
Other named options to compare include Thirsty Lion, Joe's Farm Grill, Spinato's Pizzeria and Family Kitchen, Bourbon & Bones Chophouse, Shimogamo Sushi and Grill. Check current details for each before deciding which best fits your plans.
