06-06-2006, 05:31 PM
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Kona Cafe, a hidden gem
My DW and I had a fantastic dinner at Kona Cafe at the Polynesian. I don't hear much about this place so when I made a last minute PS this was one of the few restaurants available. My DW had teriyaki sirloin strip and I had Filet Mignon. We were both extremely happy with our meals. They serve foccacia bread with olive oil and paremsan cheese to start you off. We had sticky wings for an appetizer. They even bring you warm moist hand clothes to wipe your face and mouth with, because the wings get a little messy. Unfortunately we were both too full for dessert but there selection looked very tempting. The atmosphere was nice and we had a great meal. Not much beatin' that. I strongly reccommend the Kona Cafe if you haven't tried it yet.
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06-06-2006, 05:34 PM
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Has lots of magic to share with others!
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We LOVE Kona Cafe!
When we stayed at the Poly for a week a few years ago, we had breakfast there every single day (DH wouldn't go anywhere else after we had the 100% Kona Coffee Press Pot!). We also had lunch there once and dinner there once. It is a great place no matter what meal you choose.
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06-06-2006, 05:36 PM
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Not only a DIS Vet, but a 33 year MK Vet!
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Location: Jensen Beach, Florida
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We love the Kona! Haven't had a bad meal there - ever. I am disappointed that they took our beloved KoKo Puffs off the dessert menu.
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06-06-2006, 05:50 PM
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Location: CT
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We love Kona as well. We've never had a bad meal there. The Filet, Mahi Mahi, Asian Pasta, Prime rib, all are really good. Plus the prices are very reasonable compared other Disney restaurants.
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06-06-2006, 06:58 PM
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Location: New England
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Oh, I know -- I've been writing its praises since coming home last month! Everytime I see a Kona or 'Ohana post, I have to RAVE about Kona ('Ohana -- good to try once, Kona -- would keep coming back)! Glad you enjoyed yourselves!
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06-06-2006, 07:22 PM
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Earning My Ears
Join Date: Jun 2006
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Thank you for your review!
We are trying Kona for the first time this summer and I am excited about it! I hear nothing but great things about the place lately! We did Ohana last year and it was wonderful. I am sure Kona will be too. We love the Polynesian Resort, THANKS AGAIN |
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06-06-2006, 07:26 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Too far from Main Street
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We love Kona Cafe also! My favorite is the Mahi Mahi -YUM!
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06-06-2006, 09:13 PM
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06-06-2006, 10:06 PM
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If all else fails... reboot!
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Not in OH anymore!
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Kona is my fav restaurant of all. I actually enjoy the lunch menu more than the dinner menu. My all time fav food there is the duck pot stickers and the asian noodle bowl. DH's fav is the Big Kahuna burger, which I have to tell you, is BIG! My FIL loves the BBQ pulled pork sandwich.
I like that it's really relaxing, nice and cool and a great respite from MK on a hot hot day. I also like that during lunch it's never that crowded so I can easily get an ADR or just walk up.
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06-06-2006, 10:11 PM
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We ate there in early May. I had the coconut chicken and it was wonderful. The salad with it had pineapple and strawberries and it was sweet enough to take the place of dessert.
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06-06-2006, 10:13 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Maryland
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We tried Kona for breakfast for the first time last week. It was great! Love that Tonga Toast!
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06-06-2006, 10:32 PM
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You seem somewhat familiar. Have I threatened you before?
My DH is a nuclear physicist...can you say weirdo??? 
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We have an ADR for lunch our first day! It will be our first time visiting the Poly, too. I can't wait!
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06-06-2006, 10:54 PM
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I tell ya, if you are moving to a bigger home, sit back and watch your stuff expand Normal? ? Thats a setting on my dryer! 
Join Date: Jun 2002
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We LOVE Kona!!!
 My husband loves the Kona Chowder! YUM YUM !!! WE ate there 3 times last week. I will post reviews soon with pics. Just thinking about it makes me hungry. !!!!!!! This is a hidden gem. Don't tell the Le Cellier people, but I would rather eat steak at the Kona, I thought it was excellent.
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06-07-2006, 08:43 AM
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This is one of our ADR's in August. I can't wait! I know that the little one will not ake it thru an entire day at the MK because she really can' tolerate the heat for an exended period of time, so I think it will be a nice to have a good dinner after relaxing by the pool, then back to the MK for Spectro and Wishes.
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06-07-2006, 08:48 AM
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OK, I must have really small ears
It is great to get exposure Might get a tutorial from a student 
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NJ but I wish I lived somewhere in Florida like Cinderella's Castle!
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We ate there last summer and were treated to a special dessert by the pastry chef - KoKo Puffs!
I know they're not on the menu anymore, but maybe if you ask you can get an order. 
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