Kona Grill Desert Ridge is the north Phoenix location of Kona Grill, the restaurant and bar chain known for pairing sushi with American grill dishes. It's at 21001 N Tatum Blvd in Desert Ridge Marketplace. It opened in October 2023 as the third Kona Grill in Arizona. This guide covers the happy hour, menu highlights, brunch, hours and tips.
About Kona Grill Desert Ridge
Kona Grill is owned by The ONE Group, the company behind STK. The concept mixes a sushi bar, a grill menu and a lively cocktail bar. The Desert Ridge restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily, brunch on Sundays, and late-night drinks on weekends. It has outdoor patio seating and a kids menu, so it works for a family meal at the Marketplace as well as an after-work drink.
Happy Hour at Kona Grill Desert Ridge
Happy hour is Kona Grill's best-known draw. It uses a simple $3 / $6 / $9 price structure for cocktails, sushi and bar bites:
- Monday: all day
- Tuesday–Friday: 2 – 6 PM
- Every night: 9 PM until close
Menu Highlights
The menu splits into sushi rolls, shareable starters and grill entrées. These are the items the restaurant highlights:
Sushi Rolls
- Picasso Roll
- Rainbow Roll
- Crunchy Spicy Tuna Roll
- Las Vegas Roll
- Crab Crunch Roll
Happy Hour Favorites ($3 / $6 / $9)
- Macadamia Popcorn Chicken
- Kona Sliders
- Potstickers
- Avocado Egg Rolls
- Kona Margarita
For Groups
- Ultimate Tailgate Platter (9 shareables, feeds 6): $99
Check the menu at the restaurant or on Kona Grill's website for current prices. The happy hour tiers above are the best value.
What to Order
At happy hour, order the macadamia popcorn chicken and the avocado egg rolls, plus a crab crunch roll, and pair them with a Kona Margarita. At dinner, share a signature roll such as the Picasso or the Las Vegas roll before your entrée. If you're hosting a group of six, the Ultimate Tailgate Platter puts nine shareables on the table for $99.
Hours and Location
Address: 21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050 (Desert Ridge Marketplace)
Phone: (480) 507-4121
- Monday–Thursday: 11 AM – 12 AM
- Friday–Saturday: 11 AM – 1 AM
- Sunday: 10 AM – 11 PM (brunch from 10 AM)
Reservations are available through OpenTable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kona Grill Desert Ridge
What time is happy hour at Kona Grill Desert Ridge?
Happy hour runs all day Monday, Tuesday–Friday from 2 to 6 PM, and every night from 9 PM until close, with $3, $6 and $9 specials on cocktails, sushi and bar bites.
What are Kona Grill Desert Ridge's hours?
Monday–Thursday 11 AM–midnight, Friday–Saturday 11 AM–1 AM, and Sunday 10 AM–11 PM.
Does Kona Grill Desert Ridge serve brunch?
Yes. Brunch is served on Sundays starting at 10 AM.
What is on the Kona Grill happy hour menu?
Featured happy hour items include macadamia popcorn chicken, Kona sliders, potstickers, the crab crunch roll and avocado egg rolls, plus cocktails such as the Kona Margarita.
Where is Kona Grill in Desert Ridge?
Kona Grill is at 21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050, in Desert Ridge Marketplace. The phone number is (480) 507-4121.
Hours and happy hour times were checked against Kona Grill's official location page on October 26, 2026. Confirm with the restaurant before you visit.
