Kona Grill - North Star
Uptown Central, San Antonio
Restaurant in San Antonio, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Kona Grill - North Star works for easy group plans, late-night dining, or takeout near San Antonio's North Star area. It is not the strongest choice for a destination meal, but it works when convenience, broad appeal, simple booking matter more than a tightly focused restaurant experience.
About Kona Grill - North Star
Late-night availability is the practical reason to consider Kona Grill - North Star in San Antonio: hours run until midnight most nights and until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. Consider it when convenience, casual dress, a direct schedule matter most.
The safest read is practical rather than culinary: the draw is the schedule, the casual dress code, the ability to plan around long daily hours.
Use it for easy plans, not a destination detour
Kona Grill - North Star makes sense when the priority is timing and simplicity. It opens at 11 AM Monday through Saturday, at 10 AM on Sunday, stays open late every night, which gives diners more flexibility than a narrow evening-only window.
Because menu details, price, takeout, delivery, chef credentials, service format are not listed, do not build the decision around those specifics. If the goal is a focused food experience, compare it with another San Antonio option before committing; if the goal is a casual plan with long hours, this remains a practical candidate.
Timing matters more than hype here
Earlier visits are possible based on the posted opening times, while later outings are supported by the closing hours. Friday and Saturday are the latest nights, with closing at 1 AM; Monday through Thursday and Sunday close at midnight.
There are no awards or chef credentials to guide the choice, so the decision should stay practical: San Antonio location, hours, casual dress, planning flexibility. The recommendation is a conditional yes: choose it for convenience and timing, but look elsewhere if the meal itself needs to be the main event.
Planning details
- Location
- 7400 San Pedro Ave #1255, San Antonio, TX 78216
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- konagrill.com
- Phone
- +12109987601
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kona Grill at North Star presents itself as a dependable suburban bar-and-grill that prioritizes reliability over culinary revelation. Located in a mall corridor north of downtown, it blends an expansive, crowd-pleasing menu—from sushi rolls to flatbreads—with a drinks program robust enough to keep the bar active well past dinner. The tone is casual and familiar: regulars return for trusted anchors, a social bar scene and staff who recognize repeat visitors. Rather than courting destination diners, the restaurant trades on steady service, approachable dishes and an easygoing, comfortable atmosphere.
Best For
This Kona Grill is best for occasions that favor frequency and sociability—group dinners, casual hangouts, brunches and post-work drinks. The format is built around repeat visits: guests come back for a few dependable favorites, the bar serves as a local gathering point, and the broad menu accommodates different tastes in a single party. It works well for groups who want variety without fuss, friends meeting for happy hour and families seeking a familiar, no-surprises meal in a neighborhood setting.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the dependable signature items and the venue’s broad, crossover menu. The restaurant’s strengths are exemplified by its highlighted dishes—Macadamia Nut Chicken, Miso-Saké Chilean Sea Bass and the KG Cheeseburger—each representing the mix of bar-food comfort and global touches that the menu offers. Pair a familiar entrée with a cocktail from the substantial drinks program and consider ordering across formats (sushi, flatbreads, mains) to satisfy diverse preferences at the table. Regulars tend to stick with a few trusted anchors, so start with something time-tested on the menu.
Venue details
Ambiance
Spacious comfortable decor with a polished, casual vibe featuring modern bar elements.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Macadamia Nut Chicken
- Miso-Saké Chilean Sea Bass
- KG Cheeseburger
Planning details
Location
7400 San Pedro Ave #1255, San Antonio, TX 78216 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Gorditas Doña Tota, Notable alternative
- Dough Pizzeria Napoletana, Notable alternative
- Ilsong Garden, Notable alternative
- Sawasdee Thai Cuisine, Notable alternative
- Sushihana Japanese Restaurant, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Kona Grill - North Star compares in San Antonio
Choose Kona Grill - North Star when ease is the point: mall-area convenience, late hours, a booking that should be simpler than smaller specialist spots. Gorditas Doña Tota is the better value play if the group wants a more focused casual meal, while Kona Grill is more useful for mixed preferences and longer service windows.
Dough Pizzeria Napoletana is the stronger pick for diners who want a clearer food identity and a more specific reason to go out. Ilsong Garden and Sawasdee Thai Cuisine are better cross-shops when the group is aligned on a cuisine and does not need the broad-menu safety net.
For Japanese-leaning plans, Sushihana Japanese Restaurant is the more direct alternative. Kona Grill - North Star wins on convenience and flexibility; the peers are better when the meal needs a narrower point of view.
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Compare Kona Grill - North Star
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Kona Grill - North Star | San Antonio | No published awards |
| Gorditas Doña Tota | San Antonio | No published awards |
| Dough Pizzeria Napoletana | Castle Hills | No published awards |
| Ilsong Garden | Castle Hills | No published awards |
| Sawasdee Thai Cuisine | Castle Hills | No published awards |
| Sushihana Japanese Restaurant | Castle Hills | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I plan for Kona Grill - North Star?
For a visit in San Antonio, plan around the hours: midnight closing Sunday through Thursday and 1 AM closing on Friday and Saturday.
Is Kona Grill - North Star useful for a flexible schedule?
It can work for a simple visit in San Antonio if the schedule fits. The long daily hours make it easier to choose a time without a narrow dining window.
What should I wear to Kona Grill - North Star?
Keep it casual for Kona Grill - North Star in San Antonio. The dress code is casual.
What are alternatives to Kona Grill - North Star in San Antonio?
Other options to compare include Dough Pizzeria Napoletana, Sushihana Japanese Restaurant, Sawasdee Thai Cuisine, Gorditas Doña Tota, Ilsong Garden. Choose based on the kind of meal and timing you want.
Is an earlier or later visit better at Kona Grill - North Star?
Earlier visits are possible based on the opening times: 11 AM Monday through Saturday and 10 AM Sunday. Later visits work especially well on Friday or Saturday, when the closing time is 1 AM.
