How Is New Kona Grill Restaurant Doing in Arlington?

PHOTO of Kona Grill courtesy of Danny K via Yelp

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Kona Grill, Inc., an American grill and sushi bar, recently announced the opening of its newest restaurant in Arlington.

The new Kona Grill is located at 1776 Wilson Blvd., in the Rosslyn sub-section of the Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor of Arlington.

So how are they doing after being open nearly one month? The new eatery has an average of four stars from the 30 reviews it’s stacked up on Yelp.

The restaurant features distinctive dining areas that include an indoor-outdoor patio and bar, exhibition kitchen, sushi bar, a lounge area, and a private dining area. The restaurant also contains modern design elements, such as water and fire features, and a signature 800-gallon saltwater aquarium.

“We are excited to bring Kona Grill to the Washington, DC market, which once again highlights the portability of our brand, said Berke Bakay, President and CEO, in a news release. “We look forward to showcasing our broad food and drink offerings in this new market and making Kona Grill a dining destination of choice for individuals who live and work in the area.”

“Arlington is our third new restaurant of 2015,” he said. “We plan to open four additional restaurants during the second half of the year, which equates to over 20% annual unit growth in 2015 and positions Kona Grill as one of the fastest growing restaurant companies.”

Kona Grill features American favorites with an international influence and award-winning sushi in a casually elegant atmosphere.

Kona Grill owns and operates 33 restaurants. Restaurants are currently located in 19 states and Puerto Rico: Arizona (Chandler, Gilbert, Phoenix, Scottsdale); Colorado (Denver); Connecticut (Stamford); Florida (Sarasota, Tampa); Georgia (Alpharetta); Idaho (Boise); Illinois (Lincolnshire, Oak Brook); Indiana (Carmel); Louisiana (Baton Rouge); Maryland (Baltimore); Michigan (Troy); Minnesota (Eden Prairie); Missouri (Kansas City); Nebraska (Omaha); New Jersey (Woodbridge); Nevada (Las Vegas); Ohio (Columbus); Puerto Rico (San Juan); Texas (Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Plano, San Antonio, The Woodlands); Virginia (Arlington, Richmond). For more information, visit www.konagrill.com.