Kona Grill - San Antonio
La Cantera, San Antonio
Restaurant in San Antonio, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Kona Grill - San Antonio is a practical La Cantera pick when convenience matters more than ceremony. Use it for casual meals, mixed-preference groups, or plans tied to The Shops at La Cantera; choose a more polished peer if the night needs a stronger special-occasion feel.
About Kona Grill - San Antonio
Kona Grill - San Antonio is a San Antonio dining option with a casual dress code. Details for menu, pricing, hours, service format, seating, or special amenities are not available, so it's best to consider it for practical and limited use rather than overly specific needs.
Use it for convenience, not a destination dinner
For important occasions, do not build a high-stakes reservation without confirming specifics. If you are comparing options for a more particular occasion, check directly with the venue for current menu, hours, booking policies, any service details before committing.
For broader planning in the city, use our full San Antonio restaurants guide, plus the city guides for hotels, bars, wineries, experiences.
Who should pick it
Consider Kona Grill - San Antonio when a casual dress code fits the plan and you are comfortable confirming other details directly. If the occasion depends on a specific cuisine, price point, seating setup, lunch or dinner timing, or a particular service style, confirm those details first or compare it with other San Antonio options such as Haywire, Haywire La Cantera, Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, Signature Restaurant, or SweetFire Kitchen.
Planning details
- Location
- The Shops At La Cantera, 15900 La Cantera Pkwy #7300, San Antonio, TX 78256
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- konagrill.com
- Phone
- +12108775355
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kona Grill at The Shops at La Cantera reads as a polished, comfortable American brasserie tailored to a mall-adjacent crowd. The dining room favors volume over intimacy, with layouts that support bar seating and large tables rather than small, secluded nooks. It presents a familiar, reliable presence in the northwest corridor — a recognisable chain that slots neatly into the suburban rhythm of post-shopping meals and weekend dining. The tone is unpretentious and steady: designed to serve groups, professionals and casual diners looking for a dependable meal in an open-air retail setting.
Best For
This Kona Grill is best for the practical, social moments of dining: group dinners after shopping, weekday business lunches that need dependable execution, and after-work or weekend meet-ups at the bar. The restaurant absorbs higher-volume service with ease, making it a sensible choice when you want a straightforward meal for groups or colleagues rather than an intimate, destination tasting. Its placement in a major outdoor shopping development also makes it convenient for shoppers and families seeking an easy, familiar option.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the reliable crowd-pleasers and lean into shareable choices when you’re with a group. Signature items like the KG Cheeseburger are sensible picks for casual diners, while the Miso-Saké Chilean Sea Bass offers a more composed main for those seeking a slightly elevated plate. The Fire Dragon Roll signals the kitchen’s sushi options, which pair well with the restaurant’s well-managed bar program during happy hour. In short: order classics and share plates for groups, sit at the bar for a livelier experience, and expect consistent execution rather than experimental cuisine.
Venue details
Ambiance
Polished casual atmosphere with modern bar vibe suitable for brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- KG Cheeseburger
- Miso-Saké Chilean Sea Bass
- Fire Dragon Roll
Planning details
Location
The Shops At La Cantera, 15900 La Cantera Pkwy #7300, San Antonio, TX 78256 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, Notable alternative
- Haywire La Cantera, Notable alternative
- Haywire, Notable alternative
- Signature Restaurant, French, $$$$
- SweetFire Kitchen, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in San Antonio
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille is the better choice when the meal needs steakhouse formality and a more occasion-driven feel. Kona Grill - San Antonio is easier to slot into a casual La Cantera plan, while Perry's is the stronger pick for diners who want a more traditional celebration dinner.
Haywire La Cantera and Haywire are the closer cross-shops for a relaxed but more Texas-leaning meal. Choose Haywire La Cantera if staying near the same shopping area matters; choose Kona Grill when the priority is a broad, easygoing group option rather than a more defined regional identity.
Signature Restaurant sits in a different lane: French and $$$$, with a stronger special-occasion signal. SweetFire Kitchen is the more useful alternative when the plan needs approachable hotel-dining comfort. For value and low booking stress, Kona Grill is the practical play; for a higher-touch dinner, Signature is the clearer upgrade.
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Compare Kona Grill - San Antonio
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kona Grill - San Antonio | San Antonio | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Perry's Steakhouse & Grille | San Antonio | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Haywire La Cantera | San Antonio | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Haywire | San Antonio | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Signature Restaurant | San Antonio | French | $$$$ | Star Wine Lists 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin PlateWorld's Best Wine Lists 2022 |
| SweetFire Kitchen | San Antonio | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Kona Grill - San Antonio accommodate groups?
Contact Kona Grill - San Antonio directly for current booking policies, table availability, any private or large-party options. If you are comparing plans, Perry's Steakhouse & Grille and Haywire La Cantera are other San Antonio options to consider.
Can I eat at the bar at Kona Grill - San Antonio?
Check directly with Kona Grill - San Antonio for current seating options before planning around a bar meal. For comparison, Signature Restaurant is another San Antonio option to review.
How far ahead should I book Kona Grill - San Antonio?
If timing matters, contact Kona Grill - San Antonio directly or check its current reservation availability. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille and Haywire are other San Antonio options to compare when planning.
What are alternatives to Kona Grill - San Antonio in San Antonio?
Other San Antonio options to compare include Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, Haywire La Cantera, Signature Restaurant, SweetFire Kitchen, Haywire. Confirm current menus, hours, pricing, reservation details directly with each venue.
Is Kona Grill - San Antonio good for a special occasion?
That depends on what the occasion requires. The dress code is casual, but menu, pricing, service style, other special-occasion details are not available. If the dinner itself needs a specific format or atmosphere, compare Kona Grill - San Antonio with Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, Haywire La Cantera, or Signature Restaurant and confirm details directly.
Is Kona Grill - San Antonio good for solo dining?
Kona Grill - San Antonio has a casual dress code, but seating format and service details should be confirmed directly before you plan around a solo meal. Signature Restaurant is another San Antonio option to compare.
