We have never been there and I made reservations for my extended family (13 of us) to eat there for my son's 21st birthday.
I kind of get that it is served "family style" at the table but what exactly does that mean? Is it an "all you care to eat" type thing?
Also, what is included in the price? Any drinks, desserts, tax, etc? Or is that price just the meal and all the other stuff is add ons?
Thanks! Just trying to get info together for the rest of the family so they know what to expect!
First, this is our family's FAVORITE restaurant in all of Disney! It is the last restaurant we eat at every year on our week vacation just as a sad but enjoyed way to end our magical time. I think you will LOVE it.
The meal is served family style. What that means here is that they first bring you appetizers and salad. They have a wonderful sweet hawaiann bread that is brought to your table. They will also bring a big bowl(s) of salad for everyone to share. For appetizers, they normally have some kind of shrimp (my family is not huge shrimp eaters but my husband, who likes it, reports that they are very good. Any of this you can ask for more of mind you.
The next to come to your table is the sides. They bring big bowls of Lomein type of noodle that rock!! Love them. They also bring bowls of seasoned steamed broccoli. Again, love it! Soon after, wait staff will start arriving at your table with various meats on long skewers. These meats have been grilled or fire roasted--who knows but they are all tasty. They will dole whatever meat out to whomever wants it. You will have skewers arrive at the table with pork, chicken (or turkey), beef, shrimp. Your party can have any or all of these. Again, you can request more of anything you want, as much as you want.
The meal is ended with the best bread pudding ever (and we are not big bread pudding eaters). They serve it with homemade caramel and a vanilla sauce that are to die for. We are normally so full but go to town on the dessert anyways. For kids, they will bring a make your own sundae.
Regarding price: I am a bit unsure on this one. We have always eaten there under the free dining plan so I have not paid attention to whether drinks are included. I am sure, however, that the appetizer, entree and dessert is all included. Drinks may or may not be--sorry I don't know that one. Tip is normally extra (that is the only thing we have to pay for with the free dining). With your big party, though, I am assuming they will include that in your bill--tacked on to the cost of the meal.
Here is my suggestion for you. They have this one room toward the back that we ended up in our first year there. I hated it! Felt like I wasn't enjoying the ambiance of this awesome restaurant. After that year, we got smart. Arrive 15-20 minutes or more before your reservation and let them know that you want seating near windows or at least in that section of the restaurant. I think they put large parties in the middle but still in the good part of the restaurant. Just let them know it is a special occasion and that you are willing to wait. I think you will be happy you did. You may call reservations and go ahead and put that in your dining request if possible.
I hope this helps. We just love this place and I think you will get your money's worth and enjoy every minute of your dining at O'Hanas.
enjoy it..Its a great experience imo.
Now that you mention it, the wings and pot stickers do ring a bell and are enjoyed by my family. I was thinking, does the broccoli have some snow peas in with it? I start getting my veggies and restaurants mixed up! Regardless, it is an incredible meal with tons of food.
