Kona Grill - Baltimore

3.1

2366 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Welcome to Kona Grill Baltimore, at the Inner Harbor downtown, next door to the Baltimore Convention Center. Kona Grill is a classic American Grill with great steak and seafood - complemented by the best choice of sushi and margaritas at any grill in America. Kona Grill features a global menu of contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty craft cocktails in a polished, casual atmosphere. From brunch & lunch to dinner & happy hour, the restaurant offers a range of freshly prepared dishes from the grill, seasonal menu items and fan-favorite dishes across all dayparts. Kona Grill offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining at all its locations, $3, $6, $9 happy hour offered weekdays & NEW weekend brunch, guided by a passion for quality food and exceptional service.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Sushi
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 9:30 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(410) 244-8994
Website
http://www.konagrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+
Executive chef
Emanuel Hitch
Catering
Catering orders can be placed for delivery or pickup through EZ Cater: https://www.ezcater.com/catering/kona-grill-baltimore

Location
1 E Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Neighborhood
Inner Harbor
Cross street
Charles St & Pratt St
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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3.1

3.1 based on recent ratings

3.3Food
3.1Service
3.1Ambience
2.8Value

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2,366 Reviews

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SandraT
Washington DC
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food3service3ambience2
The good was good, but they were missing a lot of menu items and substituted items without asking.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience1
My family came here before a concert at CFG. This restaurant was awful and I do not recommend it. The bathroom was a disaster and, honestly, pretty disgusting. The ambiance? There was none. It's basically a sports bar with giant tvs everywhere you turn. The service was bad and it wasn't like the place was crazy busy. But the worst part was the food and the price of the food. I ordered Pad Thai and it barely resembled that dish. There were rice noodles and a few bean sprouts, but other than that it was not Pad Thai. The noodles were drowning in a reddish goopy sauce. I think there was the equivalent of half a chicken breast (at the most!) in the entire dish and I paid $28 - for a dish that probably cost $2 and five minutes to make. It was not good, but I ate it because I was hungry. If you have any desire for food and ambiance do not come here.
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AlexisJ
Washington DC
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food3service3ambience2
Staff was very nice-hostess was professional and kind. Server Devontae was personable and accommodating. Menu prices do not reflect the quality of the actual physical establishment. This place felt more like a sports bar-it’s lost some of the elegance from the past. Great service, food was good, but the actual space needs love.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food2service2ambience3
Getting a table was super easy, even though there was a huge event at the convention center. Maybe that should have been a red flag. Menu had a nice variety however they are priced way too high. Appetizers were over $20 and the same meal was priced $1 more. We had the dragon roll $26, a burger $25 and Penne with (small) shrimp added $33. The portion of Penne was small not worth the price but did have a good flavor. A bottle of Jones root beer was $9. Two of us shared the Dragon roll as our appetizer and we both fell ill shortly after (with in an hour) The waitress was scattered. When we asked for our check she proceed to stop and take an order from another table. Not impressed, do not recommend.
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PaigeO
Greater Boston
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall1food2service1ambience1
The first time we went it was okay. Food was very overpriced for the quality. The second time we went we saw a mouse running around the dining room so we left.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food3service1ambience2
Was told I would have to wait an hour for our reservation (as was everyone else). We ended up waiting an extra 30. Ordered 2 beers at first intro with waiter. Those never came during our entire time at the restaurant. Our food came out , we ate, and left before our beers ever arrived.
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MrsT
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food2service1ambience1
Restaurant was overwhelmed and unable to adequately address their guests. Allergy requests were ignored, food had to be remade. Other food was forgotten and was the child’s order. Further, the prices on the check (higher) did not match the prices on the menu (lower). Terrible experience, absolutely do not recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience1
Restaurant was filthy dirty and feet stuck to floor. Sat at table and waited 15 min. Finally was greeted by a server that was clearly high on something. Took our drink orders and didn’t come back for 30 min. Came back with no drinks. Said she’d go check on them and left . At that time we decided to leave the restaurant without having a meal there.
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KeithP
Baltimore
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience4
We went on Saturday 12/2 and were glad we made a reservation...the restaurant was slammed with lots of people waiting for a table. We ended up being seated pretty quickly but didn't see anyone for 15-20 minutes when one of the managers came over and apologized and explained the situation and got us drinks...was impressed they took the time and then followed up later to see if our server came by. It is the little things that made all the difference and caused a potential bad experience to become a positive one. Would definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food2service2ambience2
Ugghhhh. This is our second time here in a month. First time before a concert and this second time for a concert as well. Both experiences similar, but this recent one was the definition of a sh.t show. Food…stick with the burger, sushi roll of some sort, pad Thai. Burger was actually pretty good. Don’t get the prime rib as it came out beyond well done and dried out. Don’t order drinks other than coke and water bc they can’t make them from old fashions to a simple gin and tonic. Beer? Ask what they have in stock bc they were out of Sam Adams, Bud Light, some other craft beers to include me witnessing a tap just run dry and the bar tender just shrug his shoulders. Tonic…all out. How can that be? Kona can tell you. Basically I see it like mgmt isn’t planning properly. They know all these events in the area are happening and they turn people away at the front door bc they’re fully booked via reservations. So it’s no surprise you’ll be slammed with hungry patrons. But, go in with average to low expectations and you’ll be fine.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food2service1ambience1
Place was so dirty when we walk in tables were covered in garbage & dirty plates for nearly half the time we spent there that made it smell. The restaurant smelled like stale beer. Host/hostess staff was very unwelcoming. Our server was nice but that was about the only redeeming part. Our food came out luke warm and the drinks were extremely watered down.
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LionsRoar
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
If you go for happy hour value is much better. Paying $19 for a spicy tuna roll is expensive. Paying $9 during happy hour is fine. The service was great Dantez was phenomenal. Our drinks and food were wonderful. Went back later for dessert.
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Mimi
Washington DC
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
It was out first time and I don’t think I’ll go back. The food wasn’t great, we did enjoy the dumplings, but i didn’t enjoy my meal…it was just ok!
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Drove 1 hour and was VERY DISAPPOINTED on the food. Service was POOR and food tasted Extremely TERRIBLE. It was served very cold poor quality of food.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall1food3service3ambience2
Validation of parking clearly stated on website but not honored or provided for Hyatt parking
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Nicole
Washington DC
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience1
The service was good. And the food was good. But the restaurant is in very poor condition, and the women's bathroom was disgusting. The host had no customer service skills. Their needs to be better communication between the servers and managers as to what the specials are, like the datenight deal. Because our server had no idea. I'm grateful that the manager honored it anyway. We would definitely not return, though.
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josephl
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience4
Sadly, the service (waiter) was unpleasant and uninviting. The young kid took more than 15 minutes to even greet us/ask for our drinks (there were only 2 other customers there at 1230pm on a Saturday). Kid was unknowledgeable when asked certain questions about meals (wife is pregnant, and she simply asked if a certain fish was baked or fried, he could not determine if it was. Then we asked another question about different sushi types and again, no answer and did not go back to check). We paid more than $100 of food for 4 sushi rolls. The flavor was ok, not worth the $100 though. Personally, I'd say more average quality sushi taste and did the sushi not taste fresh at all. If it were not for the large portion/roll size (6 pieces or 8 pieces per roll depending on what you ordered) I'd say they should have been priced near $50-60 for 4 sushi rolls - since that seems to be the going rate at most sushi establishments. For almost $25 a sushi roll, it should be fresh. . . . I mean Wegmans sushi is fresher. . . and thats a grocery store. As for the waiter, we never got refills of water, and when it came time to pay, we just opted for the automated credit card device at our table because we could not find our waiter when we wanted to pay - again, there were only 2 other guests/patrons at the restaurant other than us.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience1
Bar service was so bad that we had to get up from our table and walk to the bar ourselves in order to get a drink. This place needs to be saved by Bar Rescue.
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UnappreciatedVet
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
Service is very poor. I received more apologies than on time food. I asked for a glass of wine and it took 20 minutes with me asking about it again. My wife never got her starter and the sangria she ordered look more like a margarita. Seemed like they did what they wanted instead of what we requested. Then they tried to give me a 20% discount instead of the 50% advertised one. I will not ever go there again.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
57 reviews
vip
4.0
57 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
We enjoyed the lettuce wraps, meatballs and baby back ribs.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
57 reviews
vip
4.0
57 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
The music was extremely loud. The appetizers were very good. The ribs were very tender. We enjoyed the lettuce wraps, potstickers and meatballs.
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Nick
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Upscale but affordable restaurant in the inner harbor area of Baltimore. Very good sake, hot or cold. Would recommend the tuna tartar if you enjoy raw fish.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience2
The dragon roll tasted like butane. The sushi wasn’t great but the ribeye meatballs were good. It’s was pricey. It was ok but wouldn’t go back.
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jennifery
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience1
Just no. It was dead. And ridiculously overpriced for qhat we got. One app, which was good but cold, two mains, my husband prime rib super overcooked and 1 glass wine plus his drink over $200. We will never do again.not worth it. Epic fail and wish wed never gone. Huge waste of money
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IliaP
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was wonderful. Our waiter was fantastic entertaining and personable
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Terrible. Awful service - no food brought barely a drink and wasn’t greeted after 30 minutes. I got up and left.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2023
overall1food2service2ambience2
I don’t know where to begin. I walked into an empty restaurant to be told that they were only taking reservations. I go outside and made a reservation for 10 minutes later. Get in and order a drink and 45 minutes later still no drink. My food came out before my drink (table of 8 at that). My fries were stale and cold. I asked for ketchup and it never came out.
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TNTF
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Sushi was amazing! My poke bowl was very salty and the fish was a little stringy.
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BillR
Baltimore
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience2
Employees seemed annoyed that we came. We had a reservation but they ended up sticking us in a corner. Food was ok and not worth the price.
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LaurenG
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience2
A disappointing dinner. The restaurant was half full, and as a large party (8) we expected things to be busy on a Sat Night, but were surprised at how easily we got a reservation. It took 20 minutes to order drinks, half our table got their drinks half of the table waited another 30 minutes. Their drinks were still missing when we ordered dinner. There was no flagging down the waitress- she was very hard to find, rarely checked back. We finally ordered food- 40 min later half our food arrived. It wasn’t until the waitress appeared 20 minutes later asking how everything was that we were able to tell her half our food hadn’t come out. Realizing she likely never added half the food- the manager became involved and food was thrown in quickly. The meals that did arrive were missing the key ingredients ( the chicken from the chicken pad thai) three of them were missing it. By the end, we just wanted to pay and get out but half our party was still without food after over 2 hours. Manager helped reconcile the bill but overall between the wild service, the wrong food orders or lack of food and very, very long wait times. We will not be back.
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New York Area
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Drinks arrived after we had been seated for 45 minutes. Food arrived after we had been seated for one hour.
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rayalli1
London
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience1
Kona Grill used to be a great restaurant but this location and experience changed my mind. The restaurant was run down and dirty, with blue lighting and broken bathrooms. The food was awful and the place was empty.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The bartender was also our server. Phoebe was very attentive polite and helpful. The food we did get was delicious but pricy just for sweet potato fries and Brussel sprouts. The flight was delicious and will be the reason I go back again. 7/10 over all for me as far as dining options. They do have affordable lunch and dinner specials.
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Waiting
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
A little dirty looking and kind of empty. Service was good, the food was fine.
Kona Grill - BaltimoreResponded on October 17, 2023
Thank you for your review!! We appreciate you letting us know so we can improve!
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DrTM
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a fun place! Our server, Mike, was helpful and friendly. We got an awesome greeting when we arrived and had a great time.
Kona Grill - BaltimoreResponded on October 17, 2023
Thank you for your positive review, we greatly appreciate it!!
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Kodie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Server seemed to not want to be bothered with our table, but the food and ambiance was exceptional
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall1food2service2ambience1
The restaurant was very crowded, which was not their fault because they were major events going on. Our waiter had only been there two days and was doing his best to, but the food was just OK. The bartenders were rude and lazy.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
We had a reservation and waited an hour after being sat before anyone came to our table, even trying to get attention of the servers and the managers. When the food finally came, the drinks were sent back twice and the staff was completely rude. I have frequently visited for work and they could not handle, the volume of tables within the restaurant that night due to events in town. It was awful. I do not recommend, and if I could give zero stars I would.
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Anonymous
Washington DC
188 reviews
vip
2.0
188 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
The restaurant was so busy due to an Orioles game and the concert at M&T Stadium. Although we had reservations, we were seated at a high top at the bar, at one of the worst tables. It was in front of the patio door and the air from the a/c was blowing so hard, it blew the menu and our hair around. We had to move the table out of the path of the airflow. Service was very slow due to it being so busy and our server was one of the bartenders, not a dining room server. The prime rib was very thin and the flavor wasn’t very good. It had an odd spice flavor to it, not sure what it was, maybe nutmeg? I’m sure that service is better when there isn’t an Orioles game or a concert. Still, we wouldn’t chance it and probably wouldn’t go back.
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JK00
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience1
Service was horrible… we waited 20 minutes to get service… then another 25 minutes to get our drinks and place our food order… and waited another 30 minutes for our food… not to mention we had a reservation and they sat us in the bar area…
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Kona Grill - Baltimore using the Order Online button.

Kona Grill - Baltimore is rated 3.1 stars by 2366 OpenTable diners.

Kona Grill - Baltimore does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

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1 E Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

Additional information

Cross street
Charles St & Pratt St
Neighborhood
Inner Harbor
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 9:30 pm–1:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+
Executive chef
Emanuel Hitch
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.konagrill.com/
Phone number
(410) 244-8994
Catering
Catering orders can be placed for delivery or pickup through EZ Cater: https://www.ezcater.com/catering/kona-grill-baltimore

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Ribeye Meatballs

Sushi & Salad

Shrimp

Available Sunday-Wednesday, 3 Courses for Two, $39 per Person. Includes 2 Glasses of Bubbles

Starter

Ribeye Meatballs*

Kona Calamari*

Main Course

Sweet-Chili Glazed Salmon*

Big Island Ribeye** 12oz

Lemon Garlic Penne

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New York Cheesecake

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Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

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