kona jack's fish market & sushi bar

i have been to alot of restaurants on the northside,but konas is by far the best around.have a great time everytime i go.

great food and service. very good food, loved the sushi as well. i highly recommend the seabass or grouper.

love the sushi at kona jacks. kona jacks is located next to daddy jacks and specializes in fish and sushi. i had sushi, and it was delicious. i sat at the sushi bar, and the chefs were fun to be around.

i also had clam chowder. it had real chunks of clam, not tiny bits like other restaurants. i could have eaten two more bowls!

atmosphere is casual, sever was very nice.i will definitely be going back!

ehhh. tried this place a few weeks ago with the family. and maybe i was spoiled by growing up in florida surrounded by fresh fish, but i didn't care that much for it. don't get me wrong, it was ok. but for the price i paid i was expecting something better than what we got. which was just so-so sushi that wasn't as good as i've gotten from a grocery store and over cooked and rubbery cod with greasy fries. will not be going back.

also, you can get the same or better quality fish for 1/4 of the price at marsh's than you would pay at their "market".

great fish. the clam chowder is the best. sometimes the hardest decision is between the chowder or the seafood gumbo. go for the char grilled option on the fish they do a great job grilling fish. love the fish tanks and laid back attitude. if you like fish you have to try here

the sushi is fresh, and tasty. sushi is pricey and i don't mind the price but hate when it tastes like the fish is old or it is watery from laying around. no problem here. was perfect. clam chowder was delicious and the salad is huge. great place for dinner. nice atmosphere.

amazing. this is the best sushi i've had in the midwest. the hoosier roll was my favorite. good service, very friendly and they know the menu well. very fresh fish. the guys at the counter at the fish market are so helpful. they'll tell you how to cook it and even give you the breading they use in the resturant. very helpful.

try this! ono crunchy with sun dry tomato mayo in a sandwich. it's not on the menu but should be!

enjoy seafood, avoid sushi.. kona jack's - ah, it's like walking into a jimmy buffet song. fishing nets and fish line the walls and ceilings, fish tanks galore and a unique mix of young diners and 50+ singles and couples who you can tell frequent the place (like my parents, who know names of the bartenders and waitstaff).

i only go here with my parents. it's a bit out of my price range and out of the way, but, when they declare seafood, i'm always game.

the seafood is fresh, and the staff is honest about what's in season, what's worth trying, and what isn't. we usually sit at the bar, where a nice bunch of guys take care of us and provide a welcoming environment. they also offer outdoor dining during warmer months, lining the strip mall sidewalk with tables.

the nice thing about the seafood is that you can order your food one of many ways - from diablo (spicy spicy spicy) to herb crusted, fried or pan seared (10 or so options). so if you're feeling healthy, great, and if you're feeling greasy, go for it. portions are just right, and fresh veggies always come with, and a salad. they also have a nice seafood, steak and shellfish menu.

yes, they have sushi. it's sushi made by non-asian chefs, which always makes me question what the hell is going on. sorry guys, but, it's like how an elvis impersonator isn't as good as the real elvis.

but, it's just "ok." i would advise one of the million other places for sushi, but, if you need a quick fix or an appetizer, you can live. i've had smoked salmon nigiri which was fresh and quite tasty, shrimp tempura which had two gross sauces and i've also tried their tempura with tempura sauce which tasted like alcohol, it wasn't too good. i haven't eaten other sushi menu items, but, i've seen them come out and the sizes weren't mind blowing. if you're a snob, you probably won't be impressed.

booze wise their wine list is slowly getting updated. they've had a lot of the same choices for years, and it seems the owner doesn't really want to venture out much. they do serve half bottles, and people seem to really enjoy the martinis here (i see a lot get made at the bar!). they have a few mediocre beers on tap as well.

but yes, stick to the seafood menu, enjoy the great steaks at daddy jack's, and enjoy the tacky sea-faring decor and you'll enjoy yourself.

worth the visit.. i have been here a few times and have had good food. last night my table started with the crab-stuffed mushrooms. they were ok. for the main courses we had the char-broiled alaskan king salmon and the large sushi combo. everything was good. my overall impressions were:

food: 2.75
service: 2.5
atmosphere: 2.75

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explanation of rating scale:
1: does not meet expectations
2: meets expectations
3: exceeds expectations
4: far exceeds expectations
so, on this scale, a 2 is a respectable score. 4s will be very rare. (and hopefully so will 1s).

i don't know what it is, but there was something missing. maybe it was an off-night but the food was bland and the sushi...ehhhh
might as well go to mikado's