Dynamic duo at this spectacular lounge! Chad is now working with Arianne and they are a dream team…read more See my other review for information. We love the setting. Champagne and sunset, what could be better?!

The Bar at Hokulea was amazing, had a great lounge feeling with live music, actually ended up being…read moreChristian from Ho'oun'a palying! The cocktails we're excellent and hand crafted, we had the Mail Tai made with Kohana rum and a off the menu Manhattan. Would definitely recommend if you would like an amazing cocktails in a nice and relaxing setting. Will definitely be returning later.

In the morning you have to try the Malasadas ( Portuguese Doughnuts) and in the afternoon - the Ahi…read morePoke Nachos! Pair the Poke with the Lahini Margarita :)

We did the Olelo room for breakfast. They offer hot malasadas individually, as a 6 pack, and as a…read more12-pack. We did the 6 pack figuring there were only 2 of us and 3 malasadas each would have been plenty. We were wrong. They pair so so so well with hot coffee. I haven't had a breakfast treat so good in my life, and I don't expect to again (unless I ever get to Portugal or back to Hawaii)

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.

Atmosphere is awesome. Service is amazing! Drinks are great…read more It's a great experience to go there. Hard to find the room so I recommend to ask how to get there

My friend hosted a girl's night out here and I had no idea what to expect. I had heard of this…read moreplace from another friend who is a concierge so I put it on my "list of stuff to eventually try". Well, I didn't anticipate trying it so soon! We went on a Saturday, getting to the resort before 4:30 and then up we went with our special key from the front desk. We didn't have to use the key. When we got to the room, it is unassuming as it blends in with other rooms...except not. Followed the instructions on the door and it was so cool we closed the door and video taped it. I think it threw off the people working as they expected patrons. The walk in the hallway threw me off a little but after you walk through the small room...WOW. All I had to say was WOW. Because I had no expectation everything was so exciting. There was a "rooftop bar" feel to the place and the view was so nice. (Although I could do with less tree-view) It would have been nice to have been early enough to get seats at the railing but we didn't know you could get there before 4:30 and there was already a few groups there. Seating is first come first serve so we opted for a high top table tucked in the back that the 4 of us could sit and chat but still enjoy the view. I took a few photos but mostly enjoyed the ambiance and the girl talk. I don't know why I thought there would be light pupus but nope, no food. Just some olives and nuts. I wish I took photos of the drink selection menu because I don't remember what was in my drink. The names of the cocktails were fun though! I enjoyed a "Lifted 'Yota" which was fun and tasty. They also serve mocktails if you don't want to have the alcohol. All in all, I loved the experience we had and my friends and I look forward to coming back. I mean, there's an extensive beverage list and I must try something else!

We are here 3 nights. The food was not bad…read more Fish n chips for a snack to share with the family The Cesar salad was great. Add chicken, avocado and bacon for the full effect. The brisket was delicious Kids cheeseburger for the kids Service was always friendly and the ambiance was good. Sports on tv and a view of the beach while you ate.

From the public Lagoon 4 this is the closest restaurant. I had low expectations but the food was…read morevery good and we had great service. Friendly and fast. Our server did great. If course excellent views doesn't hurt. I would gladly return on our next trip to Oahu.

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.

Beautiful Resort with top notch service. Yes this is a Disney resort but the Disney part is more…read morelike a sprinkle on top rather than it's whole identity. So many great things there besides the beach. The lazy river and the coral reef that you can snorkel in or just stand and feed the fish is fun too. A few shopping locations and several options to eat as well. I see review regarding cleanliness but everything I saw was clean, well maintained as well as pest free.

My family and I recently stayed at Aulani, and while the resort itself is beautiful and there were…read morecertainly parts of the trip we enjoyed, our overall experience was unfortunately overshadowed by serious cleanliness and pest concerns. During our stay, we discovered ants running across the kitchen area in our room. This was not just a few ants. It appeared to be a clear infestation. I have video showing the extent of the ant issue and what we experienced during our stay. We also spotted roaches on the property, which added to our concern and disappointment. Instead of spending our time relaxing, enjoying the resort, and making the most of what was supposed to be a special Disney vacation, we spent valuable vacation time dealing with pest problems, contacting the front desk, waiting for housekeeping, and following up in person to get the room issue addressed. We contacted the front desk right away. The initial call did not seem to be taken as seriously as we had hoped, and it was only after I went to the front desk in person that housekeeping was promptly sent to the room. To their credit, housekeeping did come, took photos, cleaned the area, and attempted to resolve the situation. However, by that point, the disruption had already taken away from our stay. What made the experience even more frustrating was the response afterward. Nothing was initially offered to address the time we lost, the food we had to throw away, or the overall inconvenience of dealing with ants in our room during a vacation we spent over $8,000 on. When we asked about compensation, we were told housekeeping did not have the authority to offer anything, which I understand. However, after speaking with a manager, we were told nothing further could be done beyond a $100 credit, which felt very disappointing given the circumstances. The most upsetting part was the suggestion that we may have brought the ants in ourselves or that we should have reported the issue at check-in. That response felt dismissive and shifted responsibility onto us instead of acknowledging the seriousness of the problem. As someone with over 20 years of experience in the pest control industry, I found that explanation very hard to accept. I hate to put this out there, but I feel obligated to share our experience. Many families save for a long time for a trip like this, and they deserve to know what they could potentially experience, especially when paying Disney resort prices and expecting a certain standard of cleanliness and service. Aulani is a beautiful property and has the potential to be an incredible vacation experience, but this stay did not meet the standard I expected from Disney. The pest issues themselves were bad enough, but the time wasted addressing them and the lack of a meaningful response made the experience much more disappointing. I truly hope management takes these types of cleanliness concerns more seriously in the future. Guests should not have to spend their vacation dealing with ants in their room, food loss, and repeated follow-up just to have an issue properly addressed.

Stacy! Was amazing, she helped us pick the perfect drinks and kept us company! As previous cast…read moremembers she seriously made it a "Magical Night"

I know it may seem odd, but the best food at Aulani is poolside/at the bar. We had the ahi nachos…read moreand catch of the day fish tacos (ono) and they were both some of the best bites on the island. The ahi nachos were over some wonton nachos and the fish was super fresh and delicious. Don't have anything negative to say. The fish tacos were also phenomenal. The service was quick and it was nice to not have to travel far for a great bite. Staying by the pool was a great benefit

This has been our 4th visit to Makahiki as we usually do dinner reservations at least once during…read moreour Aulani stay. Service is always top notch and we always leave with lots of leftovers. I never have done the character breakfast so this review is purely for their dinner experience. I kinda wish though that they change up the menu more as I recall the menu not changing much each time we visit. The dinner menu is a set 3 course meal where you have to pick an appetizer, main entree, and dessert. The kids have a set 3 course meal to choose from as well. This time I ordered their ahi tuna special, which so happened to be the special over 2 years ago lol! I chose their corn chowder as my appetizer and honestly after the cheesy bread rolls and soup, I was pretty stuffed by the time my entree came. It was still a lot of food, and I only took like 3 bites before o threw in the towel. As for the dessert, I chose the dulce de leche cheesecake, which deviates from the usual Mickey brownie with ice cream that I ordered. I still prefer the brownie now that I've tried both. Ambiance is nice and I actually prefer the outdoor seating because I find the architecture and landscape of the resort so beautiful. Overall a solid Disney dining experience, with large portions all around. Definitely worth trying at least once especially if you're staying at the resort!

We had breakfast at Makahiki with the Disney characters. They have a set number of menu items…read more Unlike.the character breakfast at Disneyland, it's not a buffet. We ordered from the Keiki menu and got eggs and sausage for the little one. I ordered a Kalua pork omelette, and my family ordered a traditional omelette with bacon and veggies, and the Mickey Mouse Belgian waffles breakfast. They all came with fingerling potatoes, fresh fruit and Malasada donuts. The servers were very attentive and accommodating. The coffee and food were fresh and truly great quality. We made reservations in advance. There's plenty of seating and they can accommodate large groups. We really appreciated the koi pond outside of the restaurant and the live ukulele artist playing 80's songs. The Disney characters made their rounds in the dining room and there's a photo opportunity with Mickey Mouse before being seated. We were greeted by Minnie Mouse, Goofy and Pluto during our breakfast. They are so friendly and provided autographs for my daughter Lauren. Overall. It's reasonably priced for Hawaii and a resort for a unique experience and the food quality above average for the price.

Disclaimer: I have a high quality preference for coffee…read more The coffee was overpriced and unfortunately made. Watery, no texture, no flavor from the beans at all. The pastries were ok. We will not be back for the coffee. This was comparable to starbucks and I would rather go to starbucks (and I don't like starbucks). Parking was difficult. Ambiance is great as it is in Four Seasons.

It's a good café with a great view. I think the price is justified for the scenery, though it's…read moredefinitely more expensive than Starbucks. I do have a nut allergy, and sometimes the staff doesn't write the milk choice on the cup, which makes me a bit uneasy. That said, I'll be more verbal about it next time to make sure it's clear. One thing I didn't love was that the ice was stored in what looked like a typical camping cooler. I'm a little skeptical about how well those get cleaned, although it's possible their ice machine was just down that day. Overall, the view is amazing, the coffee is fine, and the food is quite pricey. There are a few menu items I'd splurge on, but with an ABC Store close by offering very similar options, I'd probably be selective about what I order.