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Posted on 1/23/11 at 9:54 am
Posted by lob1284
Houma by birth
Member since Mar 2006
5016 posts
Posted on 1/23/11 at 9:54 am
I am curious to know what everyone's opinion is about Kona Grill.
I've been to the one in Perkins Rowe twice and they are always out of something. First time I went was right after they opened and they ran out of meat. I wrote it off since they just opened and were busy.
Went last night, at 7pm, ordered a pizza, and was told they ran out of pizza dough. I could understand if it was around 10:30 or so, but 7pm on a Saturday. How does that happen?
Posted by Khameleon
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2009
1437 posts
Posted on 1/23/11 at 9:58 am to
I hate the place. I've gone 3 or 4 times and every time is a disaster. I've given them chances but they always disappoint so I'll never be going back there.
This post was edited on 1/23/11 at 9:59 am
Posted by Skillet
Member since Aug 2006
113354 posts
Posted on 1/23/11 at 10:52 am to
I've only been to Kona once, and I thought it was pretty good. What all did they do to disappoint you?
Posted by LittleSpoon
goals not standards
Member since May 2010
6611 posts
Posted on 1/23/11 at 11:47 am to
I don't like it.
Posted by Paul Allen
Montauk, NY
Member since Nov 2007
77983 posts
Posted on 1/23/11 at 11:49 am to
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Kona Grill


Posted by LSUSOBEAST1
Member since Aug 2008
28621 posts
Posted on 1/23/11 at 2:21 pm to
It's pretty good.

Their reverse happy hour is hard to beat.

Go see a late movie with the girl, then pop into Kona after for half price sushi.
Posted by zzillner
Member since Jan 2011
2 posts
Posted on 1/25/11 at 12:48 pm to
I am sorry to hear about you experience on Saturday. My name is Zach Zillner and I am GM at Kona Grill here in Baton Rouge. If you want to contact me directly please call at 225.769.0077 or email zillner@konagrill.com
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
76648 posts
Posted on 1/25/11 at 12:51 pm to
quote:

I am sorry to hear about you experience on Saturday. My name is Zach Zillner and I am GM at Kona Grill here in Baton Rouge. If you want to contact me directly please call at 225.769.0077 or email zillner@konagrill.com



never been, but think it is awesome when managers come onto a place like this to try and make the customer happy. next time I'm in perkins rowe I might have to stop by.
Posted by TigahRag
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Member since May 2005
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Posted on 1/25/11 at 12:51 pm to
quote:

I hate the place


quote:

I've gone 3 or 4 times


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every time is a disaster


slow learner ?
Posted by zzillner
Member since Jan 2011
2 posts
Posted on 1/25/11 at 12:51 pm to
Khameleon- I hate to hear that you have had several bad experiences at my restuarant. If you have time to give me a call to discuss your visits I would love to talk. Hearing what opportuunites we have to improve is the only way we can meet the standards we set for ourselves. The number at the restaurant is 225.769.0077 or you can email me at zillner@konagrill.com.
Posted by colorchangintiger
Dan Carlin
Member since Nov 2005
30979 posts
Posted on 1/25/11 at 12:55 pm to
I love the Kona Burger
Posted by TigahRag
Sorting Out OT BS Since 2005
Member since May 2005
132775 posts
Posted on 1/25/11 at 1:04 pm to
quote:

I am sorry to hear about you experience on Saturday. My name is Zach Zillner and I am GM at Kona Grill here in Baton Rouge. If you want to contact me directly please call at 225.769.0077 or email zillner@konagrill.com


quote:

zzillner
Member since Jan 2011
2 posts


wow .. that was fast !!
Posted by Skillet
Member since Aug 2006
113354 posts
Posted on 1/25/11 at 1:05 pm to
can you text me when there's a wolf or a vampire eating at your place? my gf is goo goo over that stuff and wants to bother the crap out of them while they're trying to relax and enjoy their meal.
Posted by LSUBoo
Knoxville, TN
Member since Mar 2006
103621 posts
Posted on 1/25/11 at 1:06 pm to
I've always enjoyed going there for pre-movie happy hour.
Posted by LSUAfro
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2005
12775 posts
Posted on 1/25/11 at 1:21 pm to
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I've gone 3 or 4 times

quote:


slow learner

Damnit...
I'm guilty of the same thing.
I've been probably close to ten times since they've opened in BR for many varying reasons. My GF likes the pesto pasta they serve there, so I've gone with her a couple of times to make her happy. I went in last Saturday since we were going to a movie in Perkins Rowe and I told her I'm not coming back unless it's not my choice. Too many other options. Service has been good the last few times I can say that.

To be fair I've only ordered the sushi the last two times because of my disappointment with some of the other menu items(Macadamia nut chicken was good, but I don't really order chicken out often - server recommended), and I find it mediocre at best. I guess that's not their specialty and by looking at the menu, I'm not sure what their specialty is. Jack of all trades, master of none, is how I've labeled this place before..


I generally drink bourbon(makers or crown) with water, and at $8.00/glass to get a measured 1.5oz shot isn't my cup of tea in BR. Too many non-chain places aren't breaking out the jigger on every pour and are charging less.

quote:

zzillner


I like the fact that you're trying to make a happy customer, but you're hands are tied on the product you serve and the prices you charge I would imagine.
This post was edited on 1/25/11 at 1:22 pm
Posted by TigahRag
Sorting Out OT BS Since 2005
Member since May 2005
132775 posts
Posted on 1/25/11 at 1:22 pm to
quote:

I've always enjoyed going there for pre-movie happy hour.


i sit at the bar there a lot and suck down an ice cold abita draft or two .. the sushi's good and i have had other good dishes there .. i've never had a problem there and go quite a bit ..
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
82800 posts
Posted on 1/25/11 at 1:24 pm to
One time I got a card in the mail for a free meal at Kona. They didn't specify what I could order..and let me get a pricey steak with the card.
Posted by TigahRag
Sorting Out OT BS Since 2005
Member since May 2005
132775 posts
Posted on 1/25/11 at 1:26 pm to
quote:

I went in last Saturday since we were going to a movie in Perkins Rowe and I told her I'm not coming back unless it's not my choice. Too many other options. Service has been good the last few times I can say that.


yeah, there are a lot of places around there .. but i have really never had a problem there .. if you like meatloaf, they actually have a pretty damn good one there ..

quote:

I generally drink bourbon(makers or crown) with water, and at $8.00/glass to get a measured 1.5oz shot isn't my cup of tea in BR. Too many non-chain places aren't breaking out the jigger on every pour and are charging less.


yeah, the place ain't cheap fo sho .. you know the rent in perkins rowe is higher than a camel's pu$$y .. so the overhead is insane ..

quote:

I like the fact that you're trying to make a happy customer, but you're hands are tied on the product you serve and the prices you charge I would imagine


you got to admire the effort .. but if you have an unhappy customer that has tried you three or four times, what can you really do outside of apologizing for their disappointment ?
Posted by TigahRag
Sorting Out OT BS Since 2005
Member since May 2005
132775 posts
Posted on 1/25/11 at 1:28 pm to
quote:

One time I got a card in the mail for a free meal at Kona. They didn't specify what I could order..and let me get a pricey steak with the card.


how in the hell did you get that ?
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
82800 posts
Posted on 1/25/11 at 1:30 pm to
quote:

how in the hell did you get that ?



No idea. Just came in the mail to my house I had only been there 2-3 times when they sent it too.

On topic, I enjoy their sushi a good bit. I also love their Oriental Salad. The filet was good when I got it as well.
And they have a Mango Mojito that's off the chain.
This post was edited on 1/25/11 at 1:34 pm
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