Kona Grill, Inc. is an upscale casual restaurant company based in Denver, Colorado serving American cuisine, sushi, and cocktails.[4] The company owns and operates around 40 restaurants[5] in 23 U.S. states, as well as three international locations operating under franchise agreements.[6] In 2019, STK Parent company, One Hospitality Group purchased Kona Grill for $25 million.[7]
History
Kona Grill first opened its doors on September 18, 1998, at the Scottsdale Fashion Square. The restaurant's predecessor was a sushi concept called Sushi on Shea that opened in Scottsdale in 1994. Restaurant founder, Michael McDermott, decided to create Kona Grill with more American-themed menu items. The new restaurant was made to have a modern ambiance. McDermott sold Sushi on Shea in 2002 to focus on expanding Kona Grill.[8]