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    Ama Ama Restaurant

    3.8 (803 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndNew American, Hawaiian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Alice Z.

    This is a really good fine dining experience at Aulani, and the best dinner in the entire resort. They were very accommodating with us having a toddler. 4 course tasting menu is delicious- so come hungry! At $175/person it doesn't even feel overpriced because the quality of ingredients and service is excellent.

    Chris S.

    We had seen mixed reviews on Facebook groups and frankly- no idea why because 'Ama 'Ama was one of the best dinners we had on our vacation! Not only was the food great but the service was incredible. We did the suggested wine pairings with our meals, but our server could tell that we were enjoying it so much that he brought out his own recommendations which in my opinion often were even better then the pre-selected pairings. This type of service is exactly the "above and beyond" that makes this a must repeat when we return. On the resort, this venue has some of the best views of sunset and I highly recommend! This is definitely not the type of restaurant for little ones who won't be able to sit still as it is on the classy side for the resort

    Vince B.

    We've been DVC for over ten years and always have dinner here when at the hotel. The menu format has been changing ever since our first visit years ago. The venue is stunning and the service is fantastic, but what they are charging now for a prix fixe menu is excessive. Especially for pre-teens. We had dinner next door at Mina's the other night and while that was pricy as well it was still 40% less than what we paid for dinner at Ama Ama last night. Also with all the recent rains the amount of gnats was unreal. My wife loves this restaurant but at the current price point I don't think I'll return unless they move to an à la carte format.

    Elizabeth A.

    Food: good. Service: good. Ambiance: amazing ocean view! Amazing!!! Would I go back? No! It was way too expensive. Pasta for caviar prices! Three stars for the price of what you could get as an experience and meal in a comparable restaurant.

    Double fisting champagnes
    Jasmin S.

    We went to Ama Ama after mass (St. Jude's) for Christmas Eve dinner. What a delight. I got the wine pairing with my 4 course meal. Taylor was an excellent waiter. I really loved the whole experience. We had a beautiful view of the ocean with the crescent moon looking down at us! The atmosphere was tranquil and very relaxing. I'd recommend they add more top shelf tequila options but other than that it was a delicious meal and wonderful experience. I like how they added the complimentary bread to nibble on in between courses. This is definitely a must do for a couple or family staying at Aulani. Quality is top notch. I'd recommend adding more veggies to the entrees for a more balanced meal.

    Alyssa V.

    Food was good, but nothing overly fantastic. Atmosphere is gorgeous. It was a long dinner, but the service was good. The standout dishes were the crudo and the chocolate dessert. The cocktails were just okay. I think if I go back to Aulani again, I would skip this dinner but it was worth it to experience once.

    Kurobuta pork
    Sharon T.

    Such an incredible experience! We made a reservation right before sunset so that we could enjoy the sunset view from our table, and it was absolutely beautiful! The cast members were all very nice from when we checked in throughout our meal. Getting seated was smooth and the restaurant was mostly empty when we initially arrived. We were seated at a table with a very nice view of the ocean! The dining experience is a 4-course prix fixe meal. For my dishes, I chose the smoked salmon pate, ahi tuna, scallops, and citrus bar. We had an amuse bouche which was a hamachi sashimi which was very flavorful! The smoked salmon pate was also very delicious and had a nice flavor to it. It was a touch on the salty side but it came with some taro chips that went with it really nicely. We then received two different slices of bread and a cracker. I forget exactly what they were but the honey bread was so good! I really enjoyed it but it was so much bread that I couldn't finish it unfortunately. I had the ahi next, which reminded me of an ahi poke. The pieces were cut into small cubes and each piece was well marinated, and they were delicious! There were also some pieces of uni as well which I really enjoy! My partner had the kurobuta pork and this was also so good! The pork was so flavorful and the texture was so nice and tender. This dish surprised us both with just how good it was! For my main course, I had the scallops which came with three scallops, cauliflower prepared 3 ways, and some pork. Everything on this dish was very delicious, and the scallops were the perfect texture! So good! My dessert was the citrus bar and it was so good and was a really nice tart dessert. It was a very nice way to close out from a very rich meal. The passion fruit was delicious and I loved the calamansi as well. And the presentation was so beautiful! Our server was so kind and helped make the whole dinner experience very memorable!

    Long C.

    Was very surprised by this place. The service was stellar. Very beautiful setting as we were seated with a view of the ocean. The drinks are stiff. All the food was delicious, the kids cleaned their plates. The kids grilled cheese and kids steak were huge hits. Expect resort prices. But wow what a surprisingly pleasant experience.

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    Scott F.

    Excellent friendly and attentive service combined with top quality meal and wine pairings. Seafood tower has the best oysters any of us have ever had.

    Cassandra N.

    If you've ever wondered what it feels like to dine inside a live episode of National Geographic: Termite Edition, look no further than Ama Ama. Imagine sitting down at a "fine dining" table, only to realize you're sharing your meal with a full-on termite swarm--fluttering around your head, crawling across your menu, and crash-landing on your forks. Nothing says "aloha" quite like brushing bugs out of your wine glass. The ambiance? Well, if you enjoy screaming children echoing across every surface like a live daycare performance, you're in luck. Forget romantic oceanfront dining--this is more like eating in a Chuck E. Cheese with a $130 tasting menu. But wait, the experience starts before you even get to your table. To reach the restaurant, you must trek through the pool area, which reeks of chlorine and eau de toddler pee. It's the olfactory equivalent of a public restroom at summer camp. By the time you arrive at the table, you're already craving a shower. The food? Slightly above mediocre. Think: plated pretty enough for Instagram, but tasting like something a mid-tier country club might serve at a wedding buffet. Not offensive, but not even close to worth the hype, price, or the live-insect entertainment package. To be fair, the server and assistant were absolute gems--kind, warm, and patient saints who deserve hazard pay for working in a dining room that doubles as a termite mating ground. They were the only bright spot in an otherwise abysmal evening. And here's the kicker: Disney's quality hasn't been Disney-quality in well over a decade--it's been a full-on dumpster fire. The only reason we even gave Ama Ama a shot is because on that side of Oahu the dining options are few and far between.

    They have amazing mocktails! This was the cranberry bliss.
    Kimber R.

    'AMA'AMA was everything I hoped it would be and more. We were lucky enough to snag a reservation for Thanksgiving without being resort guests for 5:30. We arrived a little early with the hopes of being set before the sun went down, and they were so kind at the front desk. We got seated just after 5:15 at the perfect table. The service was amazing from the very start and never went down. With two people handling our table, we never wanted for anything. Waters were always refilled in a timely manner and dirty dishes removed quickly and quietly. The restaurant faces directly at the ocean, and if you time it correctly, you can watch the sun set which is absolutely stunning! During the winter, that means getting one of the first dinner reservations of the night. We watched the sun go down while listening to live music eating amazing food. With was perfection. For food, I got the special thanksgiving meal, and my son ordered off the regular menu. I love that you had the option for both. First came the bread service, and it was delicious! My meal included things like squash soup, seasonal salad, roast turkey, herb stuffing with cranberry sauce and pumpkin cheesecake at the end. My son's included venison tartare, octopus risotto, steak and the most amazing potatoes with a chocolate dessert at the end. We sat for almost two hours as courses came out, sharing bites of each others food. The mocktails we got were also great. I got the cranberry bliss and he got one with orange juice. The night ended with a stroll down the beach and a little walk around the resort. It was an experience I will remember for always and we can't wait to go back.

    Pistachio and flan dessert
    Lydia C.

    Absolutely stunning ocean-side sunset views and delicious food! It's a prix fixe 4-course meal including a starter, appetizer, entree, and dessert. There's also free bread and a small opening dish of hamachi sashimi that was really good. My husband and I ordered the ahi tuna, island crudo, and octopus over risotto as our appetizers (paid an extra $20 for an additional appetizer) and the scallop and lobster as our entrees. All the food was delicious with the seafood incredibly fresh and plump. I got the chocolate dessert and my husband got the pistachio with flan, which were also both great and creative dishes. Service was excellent and our waitress was very knowledgeable and patient with explaining the menu. This was the best meal we had on Disney Aulani property and definitely recommend trying to book a reservation around 5 or 5:30 pm!

    Suzie R.

    What a delectable 4 course BIRTHDAY dinner! My hubby surprised me with a reservation at AMA AMA while we were staying at Aulani. They have a 4 course menu ($125 per person) not including drinks and majority of their menu naturally is gluten free...if that's the case I'm in! The restaurant is located right next to another one of their restaurants - Off The Hook (more casual restaurant but still delish). You have a view of the ocean/lagoon and a perfect view of sunset. Their menu might rotate but here's what I indulged in... 1st course - Kabocha squash soup. The way this soup is presented is gorgeous. It was delish. 2nd course - He'e - couldn't resist having some octopus and risotto! Yum. 3rd course - Scallops - this is my go to when it's on a menu. They were sooooo good. 4th course - Coconut Flan ...what's more Hawaiian than something with coconut. And they went over the top with the little accoutrements to celebrate my big day. Kapua was one of the servers but they work as teams with other staff. She's was great and always checking in with us through our dinner and giving great recommendations on the menu. Would highly recommended this restaurant.

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    Have they opened to reservations if you are not a resort guest?

    No - for holidays they are limited to resort guests - the 4 Season does the same

    Are lunch reservations needed? Seems like dinners are totally booked but lunches seem wide open. Is the service level (I.e. table service) the same at lunch and dinner?

    Not necessary, but helpful to make a reservation. Table service is the same at lunch and dinner. Dinner value borders on horrible but lunch is fantastic.

    Is there an allergy menu? Specifically for dairy and gluten.

    They are very accommodating. I know there is a vegetarian / vegan menu, which may help with the dairy allergy part. But they will modify anything.

    Are walk-ins welcome? or is this restaurant restricted to resort guests?

    They absolutely welcome non-hotel guests! However you probably need a reservation since it's a popular place. Enjoy.

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    Sunday Brunch at the World Famous La Hiki at 4 Seasons, Ko Olina. Tried making reservations this…read moremorning and they are booked 2 months out So as we were making our way to another restaurant, we stopped by La Hiki and the hostess was gracious enough to seat us in less than a minute Endless lobster tails, king crab legs and all the other onolicious high quality selection. A Must!!! The Wahine singer on guitar and/or Ukulele was awesome!

    Food always tastes better with great company and couldn't ask for better company than lunch at La…read moreHiki Kitchen with two of our Oahu ohana during our day trip from Maui to Oahu. Located in the Four Seasons, ambiance of course is unmatched and so much quieter of course than neighboring Aulani. The bao buns were perfect for sharing to start off and was delicious. Although $7-10 more, I still felt the mac nut crusted fish had the best value than some of the other options. The LHK burger is satisfying but for $30 is on the high side even if it comes with the side of onion rings. The eggplant a la plancha was really light as it was one eggplant steak with labneh. For $27, I would have thought it would have come with more than one slice. But I guess if you can afford the Four Seasons, this is just a drop in the bucket. But if you're just coming for lunch, it may be sticker shock for that dish. Service was wonderful as expected with a Four Seasons and they were so sweet to give my husband a complimentary dessert for his birthday.

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    4.1(1k reviews)
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    Just had my mom's surprise bday party here in their upstairs mezzanine area and it was amazing! I…read morebooked with Tessa and she was very helpful (and patient because I reply very slow lol). The booking was very straightforward, they don't charge a space rental fee as long as your party spends at least $1000 on food and drinks altogether. It doesn't have to be on one check, as long as it all adds up. We were able to decorate the area a bit for the party. Of course if you plan on partying here be wary of making too much of a mess or damaging things. Kiki then helped me preorder all the food for the party, and she also assisted with the surprise. Ashley was our server for the night and she did amazing! I was bothering her and Kiki and asking them questions all night and they were so nice and patient the entire time. Everyone was so kind and accommodating, it was as if they were family friends :) the speed of service was great too. I know we put the bartenders to WERK but the drinks still came out in such a timely manner. Finally, the food and drinks were BOMB. I've only been here a couple times before this, so I got to try a lot of items i haven't before at the party. Everyone was raving about the food! So many people who haven't been to DB grill before said they found their new spot. And if you like to drink, they have something for everyone. My grandma kept asking for more soju cocktails . The only thing I would warn about is that the AC is poppin upstairs, so bring a jacket. I would give 10 stars if I could. We love the DB grill crew!!!

    **DB Grill was a mixed experience for a get-together with friends.**…read more The food was actually pretty good overall. We tried the wings and poke nachos, and both were solid. The portions were good, the prices were decent, and it's the type of menu that works well for sharing with a group. Service was okay. The staff wasn't overly friendly, but they were efficient. Parking was good, and the overall vibe was chill, though it did get a bit noisy. The biggest issue was the condition of the restaurant. The place felt pretty run down. The floors were very dirty, the seats were torn and patched with electrical tape, and the windows were so dirty that we actually thought the restaurant had shut down one day when we were walking by. The bathrooms were also pretty gross, even for a casual bar/restaurant. I wanted to like it more because the food itself was good, but the cleanliness and upkeep really took away from the experience. They definitely need to do a better job maintaining the place. I'd probably only return if I heard they had cleaned up and refreshed the entire restaurant.

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    Monkeypod Kitchen - Garlic Truffle Oil Fries  and Mai Tai  so good

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    4.0(5.4k reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    If you're in Ko Olina, there aren't many spots to grab dinner outside of the resort restaurants, so…read moreMonkeypod ended up being a spot we went to multiple times on our trip. We ate here our first night of the trip and had an amazing time. I wish I remembered our bartenders name but she was amazing and such a good vibe. We first went to monkeypod while in Maui, and I fell in love with their jalapeno mashed potatoes so I knew I had to get an order of that, and it was good as I remembered! Other things we ate that we enjoyed were the cast iron shrimp. Great flavor, the only problem is that it comes with like 4-5 shrimp, and they aren't large shrimp. Wish this dish came with more shrimp. The cheeseburger was good but not great. If you are craving a burger, this one definitely will satisfy that craving though. The catch of the day tacos were surprisingly good. The bulgogi tacos were solid but I'd opt for the fresh fish tacos instead. For dessert we tried their banana cream pie since it was popular. This one I didn't get the hype though, just an average piece of banana cream pie. For drinks, the mai tai is definitely the way to go. That lilikoi foam, so darn good! We definitely threw back a couple of these and enjoyed every sip. Overall, considering there aren't a ton of options in the area, this spot is great if you are looking to satisfy multiple different cravings. The live music at nights really elevates the experience and whoever was singing that day was amazing. Would I go again? definitely!

    This is a wonderful destination for a memorable family dinner while on vacation. From the moment we…read morearrived, the lively atmosphere and live music created an inviting and relaxed island dining experience. The standout dish of the evening was undoubtedly the lobster deviled eggs -- a creative and indulgent twist on a classic appetizer. The richness of the lobster paired beautifully with the creamy filling, and it completely convinced me that lobster absolutely belongs atop deviled eggs. What truly elevated the experience, however, was the thoughtful and attentive service. The staff went above and beyond in making our table feel welcomed, especially by checking in on our little one and kindly offering complimentary buttery noodles, which was such a warm and appreciated gesture. Between the flavorful cocktails, well-executed dishes, and exceptional hospitality, the entire evening was a delight from start to finish. I would gladly return on my next visit to the island.

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