Kona Grill - Boca Park

Kona Grill in Boca Park is what happens when a sushi bar and an upscale casual restaurant have a baby and put a rooftop on it. It's not trying to be the best Japanese food in Vegas (Chinatown exists), but it's doing the whole "modern American with really solid sushi" thing better than most chains have any right to.

The Happy Hour Situation

They run sushi specials and cocktails with eats ranging from $3-9, which is borderline aggressive for a place in Summerlin. The drink menu during happy hour gets you craft cocktails that don't taste like an afterthought, and the sushi rolls on special are actually the good ones—not just California rolls and sadness. Check their specific days/times because it can vary, but typically you're looking at late afternoon action.

What You're Ordering

The spicy tuna crispy rice is mandatory. It's one of those apps that makes you unreasonably happy. For rolls, whatever's on the happy hour menu is usually solid—their fish quality is consistent, which matters more than people think. The Korean BBQ tacos are a sleeper hit if you want something that's not raw fish. Drink-wise, their mai tai is dangerously drinkable, and they don't cheap out on the rum during happy hour.

The Rooftop Play

If weather permits, the rooftop is where you want to be. It's not a massive scene like some Strip rooftops, but that's the appeal. You get open air, decent views of the Summerlin area, and a vibe that's more "successful locals unwinding" than "bachelorette party screaming." Inside is nice too—they've got that dark wood modern thing going—but rooftop beats inside every time.

Summerlin Energy

Boca Park is peak Summerlin: upscale-casual shopping center, ample parking, and a crowd that skews professional and 30+. This isn't where college kids go to get messy. It's where you take a date that you're actually trying to impress, or where you meet coworkers for drinks without the Strip tourist chaos. The service is competent and friendly without being over-the-top.

The Verdict

Kona Grill punches above its chain restaurant weight class. The happy hour is legitimately good value for what you're getting, especially if you're into sushi and cocktails. It's reliable without being boring, upscale without being pretentious, and the rooftop gives you that "I'm doing something nice for myself" feeling without dropping $200. Solid Summerlin choice when you want quality but don't want to overthink it.

Location: Boca Park, Summerlin
Vibe: Upscale-casual, date-friendly, rooftop scene
Parking: Free in the shopping center lot
Pro tip: Rooftop can fill up during prime happy hour—call ahead if you've got a group.