Kona Bistro
| Address: | 31 W High St, Oxford, OH 45056, USA |
| Phone: | +1 513-523-0686 |
| Site: | konabistro.com |
| Rating: | 3.9 |
| Working: | 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–9PM |
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A Private User
This is pretty much the nicest restaurant in Oxford, Ohio, where you can order a steak. My friend and I ordered the flat-iron steak ($19.50) with mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli. The steaks were cooked (medium rare) to perfection. They were served atop the mashed potatoes, surrounded by broccoli pieces on four corners. Although this looked lovely at first, it ended up looking and tasting rather bad. The steaks juices (i.e., blood) soaked into the potatoes, turning them red and making them taste bad. The steak, losing its juices into the potatoes, lost flavor. Additionally, the broccoli was barely warmed, let alone steamed. Our overall impression was of a place done to appear upscale, with an eclectic, "granola-friendly" menu, with recipes and presentations designed to mimic nicer establishments, but with a chef/cook/staff without a decent palate. If you get the steak, request that the broccoli be cooked longer, and that the steak be placed next to the potatoes on the plate. The service was excellent. Prices were high for a restaurant in a college town, but the bill was no worse than what youd get at a blah-blah Applebees or Olive Garden.
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Cy Durgan
The food is good and the menu is a nice change from the rest of town. Low rating because it is terribly, horribly, amazingly noisy. The floor layout is crowded with tables, which results in above-average conversation noise. That would be acceptable, but the big problem is the coffee machines, which are out in the dining area. They sound like electric drills. The back part away from the coffee bar gets excessive noise from the kitchen. I have been to Kona multiple times and it was always not merely annoying but actually painfully noisy inside. In good weather, however, you can sit on the patio with nothing worse than common street noise. That is quite pleasant. Low marks anyhow because allowing such noise in the main dining area is so offensive.
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Martin Patrick
Pretty good - having since moved from Oxford this place is literally the only thing I miss about the town. Its small, but when its warm the outdoor seating is nice. Good selection of beers and wines, and the food is top-notch. The service is reliable and the staff are usually friendly. Get the chicken salad. Its the best.
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Jon Kerr
The best place in Oxford for a lunch or dinner with friends. The menu is spectacular...something for everyone...and the service is superb. The bar offers a great selection of beer, wine or mixed drinks and theres a Graeters ice cream store right next door. What else could you want?
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Ryan Bares
Kona has a more expensive menu then most of what youll find in Oxford. They have an upper loft with a bar for small, private events. The food is decent, service is so-so, but nice ambiance. Worth the try if family is visiting.
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Kygz
Great local eatery. Locally owned, great food selections, wonderful staff, great drink menu, slightly limited menu, but you wont be sorry you gave it a try. If the weather is nice, try the outdoor dining area!
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John Case
I had the Ahi Tuna, and it was well done. One member of our party had the 1/2 chicken, and it wasn’t cooked through. The kitchen staff clearly was challenged when it came to cooking properly.
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Danny Capaccio
Food is always good. Portion size is "just enough" you wont be bringing a box home. Some things are pricey, but are generally worth it. Highly recommend the crab and corn chowder.
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Shane Gibbons
If you are looking for a slightly upscale restaurant in the uptown area, Kona is your place. Kona has a nice menu selection, but I expecting better food when considering the price.
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David Malone
Steep for what you get, and the management isnt the most professional in the world. It seems smoke breaks are more important than patrons.
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Ian Roewer
Such a great spot - we had our rehearsal dinner here and were welcomed with open arms. Great eclectic menu at fair prices.
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A Private User
Great place to go for a nice meal with friends or family. I love going back to campus and having a big lunch/dinner here.
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A Private User
If they want to keep my business maybe they should stop serving all my food on top of Nast mac and cheese. Terrible idea.
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Pranshu Kumar
Great food with good variety. On the pricier end for a college town. Nevertheless, the only place in town with Jambalaya!
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Nalin Jayasena
Please avoid the Jambalaya! At $17 youd expect something closer to the real deal but they are not even close.
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Maddie Smith
Overpriced food, the food on the plate is not the quality the menu describes. Sub par atmosphere and drinks
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Brian Urell
Kona has a unique menu, a great atmosphere, and spme really exceptional staff. I am there all the time. :)
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Nicole Czuhajewski
Cute interior, okay service, food is decent overall. I feel as if it is a bit pricey for the food offered.
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A Private User
LOVE the food, LOVE the atmosphere, this restaurant is a must if you are in Oxford!!
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Troy Cook
Good food. Nice location. Very friendly staff. Decent beer selection.
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Colin Sebastian
Not bad considering the town has few fine dining options.
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Dick Lewis
Very innovative menu. Soups are good and hand crafted.
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Collin Zimmerman
Had a business meeting out on the patio. Good food.
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Cathie Grimm
Yummy Southwest crab and corn chowder.
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J F
Great food. Great beer selection.
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Neil Narbonne
Good varieties of cuisine.
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Woedlville, OH
Wonderful brunch menu.
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Ian Redding
EXCELLENT BAR SERVICE
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