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Kona Steak and Seafood, Monterey, CA

Kona Steak and Seafood

4.8
4.8
124 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
KONA Steak & Seafood was voted the "Best New Restaurant" winner on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula for 2023. Located in the popular Del Monte Shopping Center in Monterey, just minutes from Carmel, Pacific Grove, & all Peninsula cities.
A fabulous menu! Enjoy fresh seafood, lobster, Hawaiian loco moco, fresh ahi tuna, a great bacon cheeseburger, bone-in rib eye, miso-glazed seabass, filet mignon, macadamia nut crusted halibut, entree salads, cioppino, seafood pasta, Maui onion soup, coconut curry soup, and a large host of enticing appetizers. Enjoy KONA's generous portions, good value, & free abundant parking! The house baked desserts are worth a trip on their own..... incredible!! The gorgeous "ZenDen Bar" features full bar & "Tiki Bar" style concoctions curated with house made ingredients, and nightly Happy Hour from 3:00-9:00pm. Local wine list, craft draft beers, kid's menu, dog-friendly lanai/patio dining, continuous lunch & dinner service 7 days a week from 11:00am.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 11:00 am–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 920-2911
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Our "Ohana Menu" features platters of our many appetizers, salads, entrees, dessert to go!<br />Perfect for parties of 8 or more.
  • Private party facilities
    Our heated patio "Lanai" is available for private parties of 19-28 guests, lunch & dinner.Lunch parties begin at just $35.pp, dinner parties at just $48.pp.
  • Area
    Monterey
  • Cross Street
    Del Monte Shopping Center. Munras Ave. off Highway 1<br />
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Within a few feet of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Outdoor Firepit

What 124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • California Central Coast

    Lively

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Overall

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Food

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Service

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Ambience

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Value

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for groups

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Hot spot

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kona Steak and Seafood offers a delightful dining experience with a Hawaiian theme and a lively atmosphere. Guests consistently praise the "excellent food," "attentive service," and "beautiful ambiance." Standout dishes include seafood pasta, sea bass tacos, and unique desserts. Locals and visitors alike enjoy this "favorite place" for its "friendly and professional staff."

124 Reviews
  1. Rosalie

    VIP

    Central Coast

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Kona owner Billy Quan has been a restaurant legend on the Monterey Peninsula for thirty plus years. We were seated in big full cushions in a booth, very comfortable. Martinis to start, very chilled and a good pour. The special was Beef Wellington, one of my favorites. It was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. Accompanied with potatoes au Gratin and Vegetables. Hubby had Sand Dabs with Jasmine rice and vegetables. Staff was very accommodating. Tried to post pictures but site was glitchy.

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  2. Ruby

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved this restaurant. Beautiful atmosphere. The food is wonderful and the staff was great. Thank you for another fine restaurant in the Monterey Bay Area!

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  3. Valerie

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place so much! It reminds us of Kula Ranch, the place where we got married in Marina, CA. We love seeing Bill & Teresa every time we come in, their love and attention to detail is felt the moment you walk through the door. We enjoyed another birthday celebration for my husband here, and it never disappoints! We had the best table in the house (the round booth near the bar). My husband and I, along with his parents enjoyed the food, service, drinks, and ambiance. It was another awesome dining experience, we will definitely be back again soon!!!

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  4. DeAnn

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was scrumptious…the service was awesome & atmosphere was great…5 Stars isn’t enough

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  5. fred

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Server apparently brought the wrong Maitai. I started to drink it and the server returned saying she brought the wrong drink. She took my cocktail and came back with a drink that was nothing like a Maitai. It was supposed to be their best Maitai. Didn't taste like one at all. I told the server i was not a good drink but didnt seem to care. I ordered a regular Maitai and got back one that looked like the one she took earlier....I.hope it was a fresh drink. Usually when a server brings a wrong drink they leave it unless asked to take it..

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  6. Jane

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure to enjoy the talented group at Kona. Thank you Bill and Theresa! ❤️❤️😍😍😍😍

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  7. Donna

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kona is one of our favorite restaurants. We celebrated our anniversary there today and I had the best seafood pasta I have ever had. A true delight and I recommend it and them HIGHLY!!

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  8. Marilyn

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very amazing experience! Very pleasant staff. Worked together to make dinner and great experience especially since I was just visiting out of the area!

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  9. Abimael

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Encantado de pasar mi cumpleaños en este bonito lugar,

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  10. Darin

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Finally had the opportunity to go to this Hawaiian themed restaurant in a Monterey mall of all places. What a wonderful treat! Food was delish! And as someone who has to watch their sugars, very please to see their side of veggies with entree was a good amount.

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FAQs

Kona Steak and Seafood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 920-2911.

Kona Steak and Seafood is rated 4.8 stars by 124 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today

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Google Map for Kona Steak and Seafood

1200 Del Monte Center, Monterey, CA 93940

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Del Monte Shopping Center. Munras Ave. off Highway 1<br />
  • Area
    Monterey
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 11:00 am–8:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Within a few feet of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Outdoor Firepit
  • Phone number
    (831) 920-2911
  • Catering
    Our "Ohana Menu" features platters of our many appetizers, salads, entrees, dessert to go!<br />Perfect for parties of 8 or more.
  • Private party facilities
    Our heated patio "Lanai" is available for private parties of 19-28 guests, lunch & dinner.Lunch parties begin at just $35.pp, dinner parties at just $48.pp.
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