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Linguini B.

Aurite. Please, for your own safety, haul on a harness for this one. I will recall my abstract yet accurate and authentic adventure in Ohana as best as I can. You may not believe what you read today but this is my tropical truth. The end of June comes once a year. It's the best time of the year. We can debate that all we want but it will end poorly for you. - 3 jabs, a right hook with a left bow over the top followed by unlimited uppercuts. Shirt over the head, pull the collar so you can never wear that shirt again, mamas mad because that's a new shirt from Kohl's, you are dazed and confused, I show no mercy. Happy now? Hope so. - So, June. The end of it. I'm down at the subtle and shining shore gathering with family looking to Pau hana after a long week. We are in the mood for some Ono Grindz. Hawaii. Been there, done that. Check the reviews. Side note - I'll be burning the rubber on the island of Oahu soon. For you haole, that's home to Honolulu. So if you want more of this you're getting it you lucky simpletons. Aurite. Back to June. Sauce in the form of sand on my slippahs and I shuffle my way out to Ohana Grill for some Loco Moco. Yes, I browsed the menu prior to arrival, you think I'm a layman? So, my entourage of 7 enters the oasis. Our experience? More than anyone expected. We sit down at our table. And immediately, the story begins - LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION. My hindquarters hit the chair and a volt of electricity phases out venomously. A SHUTDOWN hisses through the dining room, overwhelming the 7 of us and the staff. Coinciding this apparent supersonic sound was the new absence of artificial light. Stolen from us by Kanaloa himself, the power evaporated from the restaurant. The sun flickered into its original pre-Edison occupation as our only source or energy and she wereeee strong this day. The heat immediately filled the room. Perspiry piled on the faces of my syndicate. I was dry, but I'm a calm man trained for scintillating situations such as so. What do we do? Do we leave? Is the entire town out of power? We stay, trusting it'll kick back on. Spoiler, our trust was unwarranted. Nonetheless, we order some apps and begin on our bottles of vino. The apps were quite nice. Spam Fried Rice, Calamari and Firecracker Shrimp. A trio with a wholllle lot of game. Not even really sure who the star of the show was they all put up some crazy stats. Recommend them all to everyone. Once we pillaged the table of any food remnant, we began to notice some things. The heat had begun to transform from warm to hot. The sun had gone from sturdy to strong. Smoke had begun to choke the room. It hand a stranglehold on us. We had already ordered our entrees we could no longer retreat. I don't know if it was the smoke that led to delusion but this all made sense at the time. We had gathered, in the midst of panic and morphine-like ecstasy, that this was a move by Ohana Grill to make the most authentic Hawaiian experience of a lifetime. And that they did. The smoke capturing an experience of eating on the top of an active volcano. The heat of the Hawaiian sun. And I don't know when or how or if this truly happened but at some point during the dinner I swear I saw three Hawaiian wahine (women) dancing the hula on the table. Very authentic experience. 10/10, don't know how they pulled it off but what a surprise. In fact, the hula gals were quite exceptional dancers, my uncle had to my strap me to my seat as I began barking and attempting to jump up to dance with them. Man of culture, what can I say. Many elder diners were upping and leaving. Others were playing musical chairs to find an unidentifiable soft spot in the warm front. At some point I think there was a car pumping in A/C to the restaurant as a power supply. It may have been a rumor but it was swirling in the Hawaiian Winds of the Jersey Shore. I turned around and shook Amelia Earhart's hand sometime after the entrees were finished and knew it was my time to exit the retreat. You'd think they'd have given us free dessert for staying, or maybe clapped for us as we exited covered in sweat and blood... nope. Jot that down, disappointing. Was it sweat, or did I go surfing? Is that where the blood came from? So much to still figure out... The entrees brought Oli to the table. Most pleasurable, although the added heat exhausted by the energy required in digestion was doing numbers on us. The Loco Moco was good not great, not enough gravy. There were many different fish, steaks, crab cakes, ravioli if I recall and psssh might have even been scallops. My relatives were very content with their meals as well. All in all, the food was a big hit. The length Ohana Grill went to make the experience authentic was appreciated, but they may have went overboard. When the waiter took his top off and started surfing on the table, I felt like maybe they crossed the line. But that is subjective, up to your interpretation. Word Limit reached. Check photos plz.

Nightly special: chicken bacon ranch spring rolls - highly recommend! The dipping sauce is phenomenal.
Kristin Frances K.

A bit cramped space-wise but a wonderful experience. The nightly specials offer a little bit for everyone. It's bring your own so grab a bottle at Lavallette liquors across the street. Crab cakes and short ribs were SO good.

Crab Cakes
Melissa F.

Made reservations here for a 50th birthday dinner with 7 people. The restaurant was very accommodating; we all had a wonderful time! Sonya was our waitress & was superb as well as other attentive wait staff. The food was excellent; I didn't have appetizers but other family members had the ceviche special (mango, jalapeño, & tuna) & lobster Mac & cheese which they loved both. I had the crab cakes from regular menu which were very good; light and crispy & not too much. My husband had the filet special with mushroom sauce. Filet was delicious& cooked perfectly. We shared (what we could bc we were full) a serving of a (don't remember the name) Hawaiian style cake which was dense and had coconut with fresh whipped cream. This is a BYOB place, cute, small, but highly recommend; will definitely be back.

Spam Fried Rice
Tristan L.

A delightful island treat in New Jersey, Ohana Grill is a wonderful place for comfort food. My friend and I went out to celebrate the end of the school year and decided to try this hidden gem. Even though they were busy, the hostess was kind enough to find a space for us. We started our night with water and bread. The bread was delicious; however, it was not warm. We split a starter of Spam Fried Rice which was a decent size and could definitely be a meal for someone looking for something on the smaller side. The fried rice was delicious and the spam was cooked to perfection. For our entrees I enjoyed the Chicken Bowl, which was delightfully spicy, with the sweetness of pineapple to cool the palate. My friend enjoyed Moco Loco, the hamburger patty was cooked to perfection and the coconut rice added a sweetness to elevate flavor. Overall, a wonderful meal and a great place with a kind staff.

Excited to dine here for the first time.
April L.

Loved this byob in Lavalette. Quaint little Hawaiian style eatery with an open kitchen concept. Reservations recommended. Both dishes we ordered were very fresh and prepared nicely. We shared the pecan crusted salmon over mashed sweet potatoes and the seared ahi over mango fried rice. Both dishes were very flavorful and well presented. My only complaint was the temperature of the food. I prefer my meals to be hot they were served warm. It's my personal preference. The service was very good. Our waitress was pleasant and attentive as was the entire staff. Glad I experienced Ohana now before the mad rush next week. lol.

Blackened Mahi-mahi
Marc M.

Great atmosphere and service. Entrees are delicious, service friendly. BYOB. The Fried Avocados and Thai Calamari are a must. Blackened Mahi-mahi was perfectly prepared.

Day Boat Scallops Risotto
Marcus R.

Incredible Hawaiian-inspired restaurant with a menu that offers much needed differentiation when it comes to food options on the Jersey Shore. We got the Asian Chicken spring rolls, which were a great starter. I got the spicy Thai seafood curry - amazing overall, spice level was decent (5 or 6 on a scale to 10) - I'm sure they keep it on the milder side to appease the typical crowd. I tried some of the Day Boat scallops risotto, and it was divine. Usually not a big fan of scallops, but Ohana Grill prepares them to perfection. We even got dessert to-go - the lemon bar could have been a bit more lemony, but the thin mint chocolate mousse pie was delicious. 100% recommend for a casual sitdown, just make a reservation in advance on busy days!

Maple glazed Atlantic Salmon
Kimberly R.

Best dinner at the shore. Service on point. BYOB! Every meal was perfect!! Had the calamari and spring rolls for our starters along with the hawaiian salad. The Maple glazed Atlantic salmon melts in your mouth. The filet mignon was perfectly done. Highly recommend

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One of my favorites at the Jersey shore. Fresh seafood, innovative menu choices. Nice friendly staff. Like that it is BYOB also.

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We love this restaurant and have never been disappointed in a meal. There is so much to choose from and we never leave hungry!

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Amazing food and great service. Exceeded my already high expectations. Ohana delivered!

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Poke bowls are amazing! It's nice that you can pick what you want on it. This is now in our rotation for take out!

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Great Food, awesome food truck!!! Had there blackened shrimp tacos and they were delicious!!! Fresh and great.

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Amazing food.freah all the time. Owner James cares about his customers and what he serves

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Thank you sir!!

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Very nice restaurant with an attentive and friendly staff. Food is fresh and tasty, with many light seafood options. I recommend it.

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Great take out spot in Seaside area. Food was fresh, and served perfectly for take out.

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Probably the best restaurant I went to in Seaside Heights (and overall one of the better…read morerestaurants on the boardwalk). Lobster Lounge is a bi-level seafood restaurant with the top level overlooking the water. We ordered oysters, coconut shrimp, and a giant pretzel to start and I ordered a cold lobster roll. Pretty decent food - I think the apps were the star of the show here. Our waitress, I forgot her name, was super sweet and accommodating. They have high chairs for children and stickers were given to the kids at my table. Would recommend if you're visiting the Jersey Shore!

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Lobster Lounge - View back to the main shopping area in Newport

View back to the main shopping area in Newport

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