Award-Winning Restaurant and Sushi Bar, Kona Grill, Opens in Tampa, Florida’s Westshore District at MetWest International
TAMPA, Fla., November 10, 2009 – Kona Grill (NASDAQ: KONA), the nationally acclaimed American Grill and sushi bar, is now open at the new MetWest International at 4134 West Boy Scout Boulevard.
Award winning Kona Grill is known for its cuisine, happy hours, and atmosphere. The ambience of Kona Grill includes a full-service sushi bar, American menu with an international flair, a popular bar scene, and an expansive outdoor dining patio.
Tom Fellin, General Manager of Kona Grill and a Tampa resident of over 15 years commented, "Whether a guest is craving Asian to American, pizzas to burgers, or steak to sushi, there’s something on the menu to fit every appetite. We source many items locally. In fact, we create more than 40 unique sauces daily."
Kona Grill’s team of eight sushi chefs offer an expansive sushi menu featuring several signature items, as well as traditional sushi and sashimi, including:
- 1800® Tequila Seabass Roll -- tempura battered sea bass, jalapeno, cilantro and avocado wrapped in soy paper and served with 1800® tequila-lime sauce.
- Albacore Tataki -- blanched sashimi style albacore with daikon garlic vinaigrette.
- Jalapeno Yellowtail Sashimi -- yellowtail sashimi, sliced jalapeno and cilantro with ponzu sauce.
- Shrimp Tempura Naruto -- crab mix, two shrimp tempura and avocado wrapped in thinly sliced cucumber, served with wasabi aioli.
The warm, inviting interior includes Kona Grill’s signature saltwater aquarium, contemporary dining room, full service display sushi bar, and a modern, upbeat bar scene with an expansive outdoor dining patio.
Hours/Location
Kona Grill is open daily for lunch and dinner from Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Midnight. Sunday brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Happy Hour specials are available Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Reverse Happy Hour is available Monday through Thursday from 9 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., as well as Friday and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Midnight. Kona Grill is also able to accommodate large private parties and events. Kona Grill is located at 4134 West Boy Scout Boulevard, MetWest International, Tampa, Florida 33607. For more information about Kona Grill, please visit www.KonaGrill.com. To make reservations for small or large groups or to learn more about hosting private parties at Kona Grill, please call 813-877-5938.
About Kona Grill
Kona Grill features American favorites with an international influence and award winning sushi in a casually elegant atmosphere. Kona Grill owns and operates 24 restaurants, guided by a passion for quality food and personal service. Restaurants are currently located in 15 states: Arizona (Chandler, Gilbert, Phoenix, Scottsdale); Colorado (Denver); Connecticut (Stamford); Florida (Tampa, West Palm Beach); Illinois (Lincolnshire, Oak Brook); Indiana (Carmel); Louisiana (Baton Rouge); Michigan (Troy); Minnesota (Eden Prairie); Missouri (Kansas City); Nebraska (Omaha); New Jersey (Woodbridge); Nevada (Las Vegas); Texas (Austin, Dallas, Houston, Sugar Land, San Antonio); Virginia (Richmond). For more information, visit www.konagrill.com.
