Looking for Current Feedback Re: Ohana Dinner

[marie8461]

We have a 3:55pm dinner reservation for Ohana's as a prelude to attending MVMCP. It used to be one of our favorite restaurants, but I just learned that they no longer serve the food on skewers and the shrimp is peel-your-own. Can anyone confirm whether the chicken is on a bone? I read a review from a few years back that said it was, but based on the menu description, it does not appear to be. In general, the reviews are mixed that I have read. Anyone been there recently and have current feedback yay or nay about your experience there? Also, do you think we will tie up a lot of time eating there pre-party? I was hoping that since it was early, it would not take more than an hour. Thanks.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

We ate there last month. Probably there for an hour and a half. (And the monorail was down, actually both times we visited the Poly during our stay.) I remember the days when they had the fire going and came over to the tables with the big skewers of meat. Not like that now. They come with salad and bread, then drop off chicken wings (bone in), noodles, dumplings, shrimp and steak, then later, dessert. It was just ok. Won’t be in a rush to go back. We attended MNSSHP (a different night) and just planned to munch around the park with specific party food (which they don’t start serving till 7pm). That never happened because it poured rain so we grabbed a reservation at Crystal Palace. Won’t be back there, either, lol. (We found the food a little disappointing this past trip.) At 3:55pm you could be in the park, getting your party wristband and starting the rides! See if you can find a list somewhere of what specific food they’ll be offering for the party and think about sampling that, imo.

 

[hardcorestitch]

We ate there last month. Probably there for an hour and a half. I remember the days when they had the fire going and came over to the tables with the big skewers of meat. Not like that now. They come with salad and bread, then drop off chicken wings (bone in), noodles, dumplings, shrimp and steak, then later, dessert. It was just ok. Won’t be in a rush to go back. We attended MNSSHP (a different night) and just planned to munch around the park with specific party food (which they don’t start serving till 7pm). That never happened because it poured rain so we grabbed a reservation at Crystal Palace. Won’t be back there, either, lol. (We found the food a little disappointing this past trip.) At 3:55pm you could be in the park, getting your party wristband and starting the rides! See if you can find a list somewhere of what specific food they’ll be offering for the party and think about sampling that, imo.

You minus well just head over to Tambu Lounge a bit close to 4pm. Lighter portions including some of the Ohana hits.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

You minus well just head over to Tambu Lounge a bit close to 4pm. Lighter portions including some of the Ohana hits.

Yes. However the line for the Tambu Lounge stretched over by the stairs. Everyone’s onto it now.

 

[pixiedust2u]

I have not eaten at O’hana since last December, but I am just dropping in to suggest an earlier dinner then getting to MK earlier to enter the gates at 4.

Last year we ate at Steakhouse 71 and then walked over, we were in line by 3:30, and through the gates before 4.

 

[bettertheangel]

The chicken wings are bone-in but the chicken entree is not. We were there in February and had a great experience. We're looking forward to going back the next time we're nearby.

 

[Plutoholly]

We have a 3:55pm dinner reservation for Ohana's as a prelude to attending MVMCP. It used to be one of our favorite restaurants, but I just learned that they no longer serve the food on skewers and the shrimp is peel-your-own. Can anyone confirm whether the chicken is on a bone? I read a review from a few years back that said it was, but based on the menu description, it does not appear to be. In general, the reviews are mixed that I have read. Anyone been there recently and have current feedback yay or nay about your experience there? Also, do you think we will tie up a lot of time eating there pre-party? I was hoping that since it was early, it would not take more than an hour. Thanks.

It had been several years since I’d been, but we ate there a few months ago. I had seen both positive and negative reviews prior to going this time, but we were very pleasantly surprised. Everything we had was amazing. I’ll be down again in a few weeks and have another reservation booked.

 

[Marthasor]

The last time we ate there it went onto the "never again" list. Personally, with MK gates opening to MVMCP party guests at 4 pm, I would not waste time eating at any restaurant at 4 pm. I would have a late lunch somewhere and then, perhaps, grab QS during the party if you get hungry.

 

[NickC]

We were there last year and I sort of remember peeling all the shrimp for the table. It's my wife's favorite, so we're going on our next trip next month. Personally, I find Ohana to be kind of forgettable. It's not bad or I'd remember. But, it's not good enough where I can recall everything I ate.
If you're worried about time, you might be able to tell the server that you'd like to be out in under an hour.

 

[marie8461]

Thanks for the feedback. I think we may let this reservation go and plan on being at the gates by 4 for the party. I didn't know they had specific food for the party. I thought it was just cookies. We will just plan on doing quick service (not my favorite in MK) and snacking.

 

[Tatebeck]

We've been twice in the past 2 years, and we like it. The food was good. Not the best on property, I have enjoyed california grill, flying fish, etc more, but it was fine, especially for an all you care to enjoy restaurant. Wings, steak, and dessert were my favorite of their offerings.

We never experienced how it was before covid so hard to compare to the past for me. But I wouldn't do it right before a party. Either you don't eat enough to make it worth it or you do but then can't enjoy the party after lol

 

[Mle8308]

Went last year to try it "one more time" and it's now definitely off the list. Not worth it, felt very rushed and the food just isn't that great, not for the price. Good call to cancel it. And as far back as I remember (I've been eating there as far back as the 90's), the shrimp was always peel and eat, even when on the skewer.

 

[hardcorestitch]

Went last year to try it "one more time" and it's now definitely off the list. Not worth it, felt very rushed and the food just isn't that great, not for the price. Good call to cancel it. And as far back as I remember (I've been eating there as far back as the 90's), the shrimp was always peel and eat, even when on the skewer.

Much better places and value on property as far as AYCTE goes… Sebastian’s Bistro and the brunch at Whispering Canyon are great values!

 

[starousse928!]

Used to be a fave of ours, but it was terrible when we went back in August. Won't be back until they make some changes and the reviews are better.

 

[Rich M]

We have had great experiences and so so experiences. We haven't been back since Feb 24 but it still remains one of our favorites. We will be heading there in December. My son loves the shrimp and my grandson loves noodles and dumplings. We hope this experience will be a good one.

 

[Aaryana]

I went in September, and my meal was excellent. I posted a review in my foodie adventure thread with photos. The chicken wings are bone in but the entree portion of chicken is boneless. The peel and eat shrimp was delicious. As were the noodles and everything else. I also had a great experience there in August.

 

[Patmcpsu]

The food itself is still tasty, but it's crazy how much the presentation mattered. Imagine going to Fogo de Chao and they just give you a meat platter instead of shaving it from skewers. It's still a bunch of good food, just not as fun.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I saw this and thought of you, OP.

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