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    Modern Ohana

    4.3 (19 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    That pineapple soufflé was so good...
    Alan C.

    I found this place online. Hawaiian style food on the East Coast? It intrigued me... It's a nice space. They have indoor and outdoor dining, you can sit in the dining room or in the bar. I sat in the bar, and I thought it had a nice little tropical theme. There were a lot of choices on the menu, it leaned toward a Hawaiian/tropical theme. My server was Tina.. very knowledgeable, friendly, and very helpful. I started with the blue Hawaiian mocktail. Pineapple & Lime Juice, Coconut, Blue Curacao Syrup, and Soda. I was curious about the blue Curaçao, but she assured me that the syrup is non- alcoholic. For my dinner, I chose the big island Loco moco, and I've heard about the pineapple soufflé, so I decided to give that a try. The drink came. It Was a "tiki drink", right down to the little paper umbrella. It was smooth, and it was not over sweet. None of the items in the drink Took over any of the other. You could taste everything. I really liked it. A traditional Hawaiian loco moco is rice, a hamburger patty, with gravy on top, and then an egg on top of that. This was the "cheffed up version," and it was excellent. The traditional loco moco has white rice, this one had fried rice. Instead of regular fried, rice, they used jasmine rice. The rice was delicious. It was like your regular fried rice, amped up a notch or two. The "steak burger", was tender, and seasoned extremely well. The gravy was a rich beef gravy, and the eggs were done just the way I like, with the yolky goodness dripping down into the food. The green onions and fried shallots on top, added a nice little contrast to the richness of the food I got through everything except some of the fried rice, and that came back to my room for breakfast tomorrow morning. The pineapple soufflé was perfect moist on the inside, without being gummy, like some soufflés can be. You could definitely taste the pineapple, and it also had a little chunks of pineapple on the inside. It was perfect for dessert. The prices were on the higher end, but reasonable. The only thing I could possibly say, was the service was a little bit slow, but not too bad the restaurant was about half full, and they had only two servers working, plus the bartender. That's not their fault that they were understaffed, and they did the very best that they could. Just an overall excellent experience. Thank you!

    Banana pancakes with extra bananas
    Pamela S.

    Oh my goodness. I just got back from an Ithaca wedding. The food in Ithaca is very good. This restaurant served an excellent breakfast. I had some pumpkin pancakes that were so flavorful, and guava juice. I tried my husband 's extra banana pancakes. The menu was so extensive, and the choices outstanding. The two severs were exceptionally friendly. If I lived in Ithaca, I would go here weekly for my breakfast, and try the lunch/dinner options. I wish this restaurant was in my hometown. This place was clean and a tropical ambiance.

    molten choc cake
    Michelle L.

    Honestly, I was a bit skeptical of Modern Ohana given their extensive menu, but I really enjoyed everything I tried here! We weren't too hungry, so we didn't order any appetizers, but my sister did order the pineapple upside down cocktail (even though it's a dessert drink) which was tasty. Very sweet, definitely meant for dessert. For mains I tried the salmon, kahlua pork tacos, and the ribs. They were all really yummy! I loved the pinapple souffle! This was my favorite bite. I would return solely for the pineapple souffle! I love a good sweet-savory combo and it paired really well with the salmon! The ribs were also good, sticky and sweet. Pork tacos were also really good! I liked the slaw they put on top. The fried rice was also surprisingly tasty. I am very picky about my rice- I find it is often bland and don't love the texture. Their fried rice however, was flavorful and done well. The beans that came with the tacos tasted a little bit like the sauce on the salmon, which I liked... not your average beans though. Desserts were great too! No surprise. The molten chocolate cake was my favorite. Maybe it's basic, but the warm cake, gooey melty center, and cold icecream... perfection. The brownie cheesecake was also yummy, and not overly sweet like I was expecting. Still sweet, but not overly so. The passionfruit creme brulee was unique- tangy and creamy. We came for dinner during Cornell graduation weekend and was expecting this to be the worst meal. However, it ended up being my favorite! We also went to Gola Osteria (which I usually love, but during Grad weekend the food was far worse than all of my other visits), and The Inn at Taughannock (horrible service/management and mediocre food). Our waitress was very kind, hospitable, friendly, and so great with allergies! She triple checked everything was safe and truly did her absolute best to make us feel comfortable and taken care of. Modern Ohana was truly a bright spot and the star of our dining experiences during Cornell Graduation Weekend.

    Peanut butter chocolate chip cheesecake
    DeAnna T.

    My kids took me here for Mother's Day and it was amazing! Our server Tina was phenomenal, very knowledgeable of the menu items. Loved the decor. I got the Hot & Spicy Shrimp Saute and the Missionary Downfall for my drink. It was a generous portion of food and the drink literally put me on my back. The mussels were great and the pork chop was seasoned very well (all sampled from their plates). Highly recommend.

    Alexis K.

    My brother and I brought my mom here for Mother's Day. She had been talking about wanting to try it because she really enjoyed the restaurant when it was Mix and couldn't wait to see all of the changes. The food and service did not disappoint! Our waitress Tina was so nice and welcoming. I ordered the pineapple upside down cake martini and my mom ordered the missionary downfall. Both drinks tasted really good and we loved the tiki cup and decorations. My brother ordered a beer, I can't remember what the name was, and Tina was so helpful with helping him make a decision. I love that the menu has the shared plates and entree options. I ordered the fiery Szechuan edamame and Thai green curry mussels, my mom got the hot and spicy shrimp sauté, and my brother got the island pua 'a duo. Everything smelled so good and tasted just as good. Once we finished eating Tina brought over the dessert tray that displays all of the desserts to choose from. I had to try the lilikoi crème brûlée and my mom ordered the peanut butter and chocolate dessert. (I can't remember if it was a pie or cheesecake) Both were amazing! I was so impressed with the passion fruit flavor in the crème brûlée and the peanut butter and chocolate dessert tasted just like a Reese's cup. We had a fantastic experience and will definitely be back soon. Thank you for making Mother's Day so special!

    TERIYAKI ANGUS BEEF and THAI CRISPY CHICKEN sliders
    Alyssa J.

    Loved the combination of flavors! It was a bit sweeter than my usual preference, but still enjoyable. The meat was cooked well, and the sliders were definitely the highlight for me.

    Loco Moco
    Andy I.

    Amazing food, always love the breakfast. Waitress was very friendly and good service. I love the new feel and look of Modern Ohana. Will be back!

    Fresh Luau Salad with Garlic Shrimp
    Melanie C.

    So happy to see the place bustling on a Sunday night! Good to make reservations because the word is out: Chef Mix rocks!

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