Our 'Ohana review- March 2009 - The DIS Discussion Forums

NaplesRI · 03-26-2009, 09:36 AM

We are a family of 6.
Grandma (me) and Grandpa
Son and Daughter in law (healthy eaters)
Daughter and grandson (age 6)

Our thoughts on 'Ohana:
Pineapple Bread- oh so yummy, sweet, tasty, wonderful

Salad- we had to ask for seconds and kept it through the meal- loved the dressing! Wish I had some today.

Noodles-very good, enjoyed by all
Brocolli-good, but DH would have liked it cooked more- he's not an al dente guy

Skewers
Shrimp- outstanding- we lost track of how many DH had
Beef- so tasty, DH would have liked his cooked less, it was well done
Pork-a little dry
Turkey- good
overall, everyone enjoyed the skewers but thought the meats were all a little overdone, thoush tasty

Dessert- oh my! even our healthy eaters could not resist, and we practically licked the plate. What a great ending to a most enjoyable meal.

Our waiter Pedro was great, always available if we wanted anything, kept the food flowing.
If anything, I felt the food came a little too quickly, with no down time in between anything served. But, that's better than waiting too long.

We had a great table towards the back wall so it was a little quieter, but we could see the action and our dgs did go and participate in the kids activities. There was a man leading the kids activities and he did a good job and was not invasive to the adult diners.

My one complaint- the wine prices. I got a glass of Cabernet and it was $12. I dont know why it was so expensive. A glass of Sangria was $7.50 and a glass of Pinot grigio was $10. Way overpriced in my opinion. I'm glad I only had one.

Final vote- we would all go back!

msce2 · 03-26-2009, 09:37 AM

Thank you for the review!!!

Can't wait for when we visit in May!!!

natalielongstaff · 03-26-2009, 01:04 PM

i agree with your dh on the brocoli

great review !

wilma-bride · 03-26-2009, 02:44 PM

Thanks for the review - another place we still haven't tried.

Birdleigh · 03-26-2009, 03:37 PM

Thanks so much for the review. We can't wait until we eat there in June. I just hope my ds enjoys the activities. He can be kinda shy.

Kelblum · 03-26-2009, 08:24 PM

Thanks for the review! Makes me want to go back! I really loved the bread and salad too!!

ColoradoDis · 03-29-2009, 03:16 PM

Thanks for the review - we're going to try it for the first time in June. We arrive on Friday afternoon and thought we'd go to 'Ohana for dinner so we'll feel like we're in the "World".

I can't wait now that I've read your descriptions.

frdeb1999 · 03-29-2009, 05:56 PM

Thanks for the review!!

DreamnDisney · 03-30-2009, 06:56 AM

Nice Review..I'm excited to try O'hana during my June trip!

jj4 · 03-31-2009, 06:45 PM

Just back from a week at the Poly and thought I would add my thoughts on Ohana. The meal was so good we added a second night. So 2 dinners later I am happy to report we really enjoyed Ohana! The pineapple bread was yummy, the salad was yummy, noodles very good, meats were all good but as noted above the pork was a bit too dry for me. The pork fried dumplings were excellent. I don't eat shrimp but DH thought they were great!
DH also had the ice cream and bread pudding which he liked. I can't eat ice cream so the chef made me a nice dessert of chocolate soy ice cream and delicious lace cookies and strawberries. Our waiter Carlos was very attentive and was always available with seconds of everything. We went to dinner early (5pm the first time and 6pm the second time). The noise level wasn't bad but it did start to increase as the time got later and the restaurant started to fill up. By that time we were ready to leave. We were very hesitant about going to Ohana because of the negative reviews but I don't have anything but positives to say for our experience there. Go and enjoy!!
Oh and we really enjoyed the Kona cafe as well.

Cinderella94 · 03-31-2009, 06:54 PM

Awesome reviews! We love 'Ohana too. We're going back this summer

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Walt Disney Worlders · 03-31-2009, 07:19 PM

Can't wait to go back there for a yummy feast!

Tickledog · 04-01-2009, 12:51 PM

Thanks for the review

manliusfamily · 04-01-2009, 02:58 PM

We go back evey year. it is one of the restaurants that all our family enjoys and loves eveything. We love it! less than 7 days till our trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:figm ent:

momtoBrandon&Jacob · 04-01-2009, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaplesRI

We are a family of 6.
Grandma (me) and Grandpa
Son and Daughter in law (healthy eaters)
Daughter and grandson (age 6)

Our thoughts on 'Ohana:
Pineapple Bread- oh so yummy, sweet, tasty, wonderful

Salad- we had to ask for seconds and kept it through the meal- loved the dressing! Wish I had some today.

Noodles-very good, enjoyed by all
Brocolli-good, but DH would have liked it cooked more- he's not an al dente guy

Skewers
Shrimp- outstanding- we lost track of how many DH had
Beef- so tasty, DH would have liked his cooked less, it was well done
Pork-a little dry
Turkey- good
overall, everyone enjoyed the skewers but thought the meats were all a little overdone, thoush tasty

Dessert- oh my! even our healthy eaters could not resist, and we practically licked the plate. What a great ending to a most enjoyable meal.

Our waiter Pedro was great, always available if we wanted anything, kept the food flowing.
If anything, I felt the food came a little too quickly, with no down time in between anything served. But, that's better than waiting too long.

We had a great table towards the back wall so it was a little quieter, but we could see the action and our dgs did go and participate in the kids activities. There was a man leading the kids activities and he did a good job and was not invasive to the adult diners.

My one complaint- the wine prices. I got a glass of Cabernet and it was $12. I dont know why it was so expensive. A glass of Sangria was $7.50 and a glass of Pinot grigio was $10. Way overpriced in my opinion. I'm glad I only had one.

Final vote- we would all go back!

Thanks for the review. We love it there. LOL - funny you should mention wine prices. My dh got 2 glasses of cognac and it ended up being about $20 total! I told him never again!!

03-26-2009, 09:36 AM	#1
NaplesRI DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Florida and RI Posts: 760	Our 'Ohana review- March 2009 We are a family of 6. Grandma (me) and Grandpa Son and Daughter in law (healthy eaters) Daughter and grandson (age 6) Our thoughts on 'Ohana: Pineapple Bread- oh so yummy, sweet, tasty, wonderful Salad- we had to ask for seconds and kept it through the meal- loved the dressing! Wish I had some today. Noodles-very good, enjoyed by all Brocolli-good, but DH would have liked it cooked more- he's not an al dente guy Skewers Shrimp- outstanding- we lost track of how many DH had Beef- so tasty, DH would have liked his cooked less, it was well done Pork-a little dry Turkey- good overall, everyone enjoyed the skewers but thought the meats were all a little overdone, thoush tasty Dessert- oh my! even our healthy eaters could not resist, and we practically licked the plate. What a great ending to a most enjoyable meal. Our waiter Pedro was great, always available if we wanted anything, kept the food flowing. If anything, I felt the food came a little too quickly, with no down time in between anything served. But, that's better than waiting too long. We had a great table towards the back wall so it was a little quieter, but we could see the action and our dgs did go and participate in the kids activities. There was a man leading the kids activities and he did a good job and was not invasive to the adult diners. My one complaint- the wine prices. I got a glass of Cabernet and it was $12. I dont know why it was so expensive. A glass of Sangria was $7.50 and a glass of Pinot grigio was $10. Way overpriced in my opinion. I'm glad I only had one. Final vote- we would all go back! __________________ Molly Tommy

03-26-2009, 09:37 AM	#2
msce2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Posts: 589	Thank you for the review!!! Can't wait for when we visit in May!!! __________________ Me(31) DH(33) DS(11) DD(7) DS(4) AKV - Jan 2011 BLT - June 2010 BCV - May 2009 BCV - May 2003

03-26-2009, 01:04 PM	#3
natalielongstaff I need a cup of tea and a big bar of free chocolate now Was born with my dancing shoes at the ready I will be back later to stalk some more Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: leicestershire,england Posts: 80,413	i agree with your dh on the brocoli great review ! __________________ April 2003 DLRP, November 2004 WDW and Barbados, September 2005 WDW, September 2007 WDW,October 2009 WDW

03-26-2009, 02:44 PM	#4
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03-26-2009, 03:37 PM	#5
Birdleigh Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: missouri Posts: 89	Thanks so much for the review. We can't wait until we eat there in June. I just hope my ds enjoys the activities. He can be kinda shy. __________________ Me:* Dh: DS 9: Summer 1999 CM @ Adventure Land-WDW 03/2004 Pop Century 06/2007 Pop Century 6/2009 Pop Century

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03-26-2009, 08:24 PM	#6
Kelblum DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sea Isle City, NJ Posts: 873	Thanks for the review! Makes me want to go back! I really loved the bread and salad too!! __________________

03-29-2009, 03:16 PM	#7
ColoradoDis DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 888	Thanks for the review - we're going to try it for the first time in June. We arrive on Friday afternoon and thought we'd go to 'Ohana for dinner so we'll feel like we're in the "World". I can't wait now that I've read your descriptions. __________________ 1979, 1998, 2003, 2007 - Disneyland 1972, 1986, 1989, 1991, 1996 - offsite 2001 - Port Orleans Riverside and Contemporary/Beach Club 2004 - Poly/Contemporary and Animal Kingdom Lodge 2006 - Caribbean Beach Resort and 2009 - Port Orleans French Quarter May 2013 - Shades of Green DH - Ron : Me - Sherry DD - Morgan DD - Miranda DSIL - Miles

03-29-2009, 05:56 PM	#8
frdeb1999 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,193	Thanks for the review!!

03-30-2009, 06:56 AM	#9
DreamnDisney Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Salem, Massachusetts Posts: 490	Nice Review..I'm excited to try O'hana during my June trip! __________________ July 2008-All Star Sports, June 2009-Pop Century, June 2010- Polynesian , September 2012-AKL villas

03-31-2009, 06:45 PM	#10
jj4 Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York Posts: 200	Just back from a week at the Poly and thought I would add my thoughts on Ohana. The meal was so good we added a second night. So 2 dinners later I am happy to report we really enjoyed Ohana! The pineapple bread was yummy, the salad was yummy, noodles very good, meats were all good but as noted above the pork was a bit too dry for me. The pork fried dumplings were excellent. I don't eat shrimp but DH thought they were great! DH also had the ice cream and bread pudding which he liked. I can't eat ice cream so the chef made me a nice dessert of chocolate soy ice cream and delicious lace cookies and strawberries. Our waiter Carlos was very attentive and was always available with seconds of everything. We went to dinner early (5pm the first time and 6pm the second time). The noise level wasn't bad but it did start to increase as the time got later and the restaurant started to fill up. By that time we were ready to leave. We were very hesitant about going to Ohana because of the negative reviews but I don't have anything but positives to say for our experience there. Go and enjoy!! Oh and we really enjoyed the Kona cafe as well. __________________

03-31-2009, 06:54 PM	#11
Cinderella94 now and then i have to remind myself how extremely hot it gets in those things Why do all of those sound like they could've come out of my mouth Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,338	Awesome reviews! We love 'Ohana too. We're going back this summer .

03-31-2009, 07:19 PM	#12
Walt Disney Worlders Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 125	I love it, too! Can't wait to go back there for a yummy feast! __________________ Check out my blog: Vegan in Disney World

04-01-2009, 12:51 PM	#13
Tickledog Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Co Posts: 21	Thanks for the review

04-01-2009, 02:58 PM	#14
manliusfamily Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 18	great We go back evey year. it is one of the restaurants that all our family enjoys and loves eveything. We love it! less than 7 days till our trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:figm ent:

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