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    Ama Ama Restaurant

    3.8 (804 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
    Outdoor seating

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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

    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.

    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.

    Yuzu cheesecake

    We had a wonderful birthday dinner for our daughter at the restaurant. Food was excellent (Keiki menu is also yummy). Beautiful presentation. Service is impeccable. Ambiance is great.

    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.

    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.

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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.

    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!

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    Very nice place for celebration dinner. The food is amazing and elevated. The service could do better. The view is nice for sunset.

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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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    Vanilla & Chocolate Ice Cream Station (Shhhhhhh.. They get Liliko'i Sherbert behind the scenes).
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    Chili's

    Chili's

    3.5
    (829 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    Food... We come the …read more... -Mushroom Swiss Burger. Made with a homemade hamburger patty, Swiss cheese, generous amounts of mushrooms on a soft and buttery bun. -Street corn, there's an up charge BUT worth it! Which used to be on the Cobb, its bow served in a bowl. Let me say it's tastes even better! -Freshly made chips that's warm when bought to our table and salsa. By the way... Refillable Service.. 5/16/2026 @ around 4 pm It was busy around this time, early afternoon rush. However, service was amazing. I liked how my grandson keiki meal came out first and know that it wasn't sitting out it was hot, and the adults meals came out right after. Our waitress was efficient & attentive to our table. She checked on our table occasionally, refilled our drinks and chips & salsa. Mahalo to our waitress and the team at Chili's Kapolei for working together. One of our many dinning experiences wanting to return.

    This was a very disappointing dining experience. The restaurant was not busy, yet there seemed to…read morebe an unreasonable number of greeters, all looking confused, and it still took far too long just to get us seated. After being seated, we waited about 5-7 minutes before our server came to our table. She took our drink and meal order, but our drinks didn't arrive until after our food was served. By then, we had been sitting at the table for approximately 45 minutes. Our server was very nice, but unfortunately the overall service was poor and lacked attentiveness. I was actually surprised that my husband still left a 20% tip. Sadly, the entire experience was frustrating and disappointing. I can't recommend this restaurant based on the service we received

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    4.0
    (5.4k reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    This is our go to spot everytime we come to Disney aulani since it's walking distance. The pizzas,…read morefries, beer were all delicious. I would recommend the Mai tai, pork & pineapple pizza, and wild mushroom pizza. Kalei was our server and she was excellent and had great recommendations. Please is great and had a great view on the 2nd floor. Will come again of course!

    We ventured off the Ko Olina property and headed down the street to the monkeypod, which was a nice…read morechange of atmosphere which was lively. The service was excellent and the food was good. Definitely a step above typical pub fair That said, I found it to be a bit excessive. The guests are charged for parking while actively patronizing the restaurants and businesses on site even more frustrating. If you don't properly scan and register your parking you will receive a $49 to start out with a ticket as my son unfortunately, learned the hard way. you think if you patronize an establishment they would validate your parking so you don't have to pay. As for the dining experience, monkeypod promotes a local farm to table concept, and the quality of the ingredients seem to support that the food was enjoyable and the Service was outstanding just be prepared for the price tag. Our Bill for seven people was around 500 so while it was good a good meal it certainly wasn't inexpensive. Overall, I recommend the monkey pod for atmosphere service and quality food. Just go in knowing that both parking and dining come in a premium.

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    Banana Cream Pie Strawberry Cream Pie
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