SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 28, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kona Grill, Inc. (NASDAQ:KONA), an American grill and sushi bar, announced the reopening of its restaurant in Denver, Colorado on August 28, 2015.

The Kona Grill is located at 3000 East 1st Avenue, in the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, a premier retail destination in the heart of Denver, Colorado. The remodeled Kona Grill is part of a major landlord rejuvenation project, which is scheduled for completion prior to the holiday shopping season. The remodeled restaurant features distinctive dining areas that include an indoor-outdoor patio and bar, exhibition kitchen, sushi bar, and lounge area, and utilizes similar modern and unique design elements that are also featured at recent new restaurant openings.

“We are ecstatic about the refresh to our Denver, Colorado restaurant,” said Berke Bakay, President and CEO. “Denver is our fifth oldest restaurant, and has an outstanding presence in the community. We are excited to expand and reopen this restaurant while continuing to provide both our loyal Konavores and new guests a differentiated polished casual dining experience that stands above our competition.”

About Kona Grill

Kona Grill (NASDAQ:KONA) features American favorites with an international influence and award-winning sushi in a casually elegant atmosphere. Kona Grill owns and operates 33 restaurants, guided by a passion for quality food and personal service. Restaurants are currently located in 19 states and Puerto Rico: Arizona (Chandler, Gilbert, Phoenix, Scottsdale); Colorado (Denver); Connecticut (Stamford); Florida (Sarasota, Tampa); Georgia (Alpharetta); Idaho (Boise); Illinois (Lincolnshire, Oak Brook); Indiana (Carmel); Louisiana (Baton Rouge); Maryland (Baltimore); Michigan (Troy); Minnesota (Eden Prairie); Missouri (Kansas City); Nebraska (Omaha); New Jersey (Woodbridge); Nevada (Las Vegas); Ohio (Columbus); Puerto Rico (San Juan); Texas (Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Plano, San Antonio, The Woodlands); Virginia (Arlington, Richmond). For more information, visit www.konagrill.com.

CONTACT: Kona Grill Investor Relations Contact:
         Kona Grill, Inc.
         Christi Hing, Chief Financial Officer
         (480) 922-8100
         [email protected]