Ohana-big ole disappointment

[Meghan NJ]

After much debate I decided to give Ohana a shot. It was our first day at Disney and I thought it would be a good dinner. I know the reviews are mixed, but I took a chance. What a mistake. I don't travel to Disney all the time so I didn't know to request a table in the main room. I didn't realize this until they started with the games, and we were missing out on them. I got up with my DS (age 6), and brought him over there. My husband stayed with DD (age 2), so he didn't get to see DS. All that aside the food was not very good. The noodles and dumplings were ok, nothing I couldn't get at Trader Joe's. I did like the salad, but it would have been nice to finish one course before the next came out. I felt like every time I took a breath more food was comming out. I get that it is a popular place, but I felt way too rushed. The meat was so dry, except for the fatty beef. And the shrimp was just gross, not cleaned, and mushy. I was so disappointed in the whole experience. I complained to the manager, he sent over a "special desert", fried bananas, they were good, but not really a big deal.

There are better places at Disney. Save your money and look elseware!!!

 

[swisely]

After much debate I decided to give Ohana a shot. It was our first day at Disney and I thought it would be a good dinner. I know the reviews are mixed, but I took a chance. What a mistake. I don't travel to Disney all the time so I didn't know to request a table in the main room. I didn't realize this until they started with the games, and we were missing out on them. I got up with my DS (age 6), and brought him over there. My husband stayed with DD (age 2), so he didn't get to see DS. All that aside the food was not very good. The noodles and dumplings were ok, nothing I couldn't get at Trader Joe's. I did like the salad, but it would have been nice to finish one course before the next came out. I felt like every time I took a breath more food was comming out. I get that it is a popular place, but I felt way too rushed. The meat was so dry, except for the fatty beef. And the shrimp was just gross, not cleaned, and mushy. I was so disappointed in the whole experience. I complained to the manager, he sent over a "special desert", fried bananas, they were good, but not really a big deal.

There are better places at Disney. Save your money and look elseware!!!

Sorry you had a bad experience. We ate there last week and it was our favorite meal of the trip. And we were in the main room, but my son would not participate, not a big deal. Meat was all juicy and tender, didn't at all feel rushed. And the dessert--oh my gosh good!

 

[Pumbaa_]

there is such diverse opinions on this place. I am with the OP, had multiple bad experiences, won't be back

It is somewhere that people should try for themselves if they are interested, you may have a great experience or not so great. But at least then you won't wonder if you missed something along the way

 

[LUVDZNY2008]

I was disappointed when I went last August too. I didn't care for the side dishes..the meat was okay. I went there five years ago and thought it was great..we are not going back this year.

 

[HARVEYSGIRL]

We ate there in July and absolutely loved it! My husband is strictly a meat and potato guy so all you can eat meat was a no brainer. We will definately be back!!! We really liked the dessert to. It was hands down our favorite meal of the entire trip.

 

[mdsouth]

We ate there in July and absolutely loved it! My husband is strictly a meat and potato guy so all you can eat meat was a no brainer. We will definately be back!!! We really liked the dessert to. It was hands down our favorite meal of the entire trip.

We ate dinner at OHana's in late June. It was our best meal the entire trip! We loved the food and the atmosphere was great for the kids and us! The only thing I didn't care to much for was the noodles. I would have preferrred the potatoes.

 

[christophfam]

OP, where were you sitting? I've only been once and we were lucky enough to be seated right by the windows. It was a great night. We are going again with friends and didn't realize there was anything but the main room. I want to make sure we don't end up sitting where you were because I know the kids will want walk around with the hula lady. Where is the room you were in? Do I need to ask for table by the windows? I'm not sure that is even possible with our large group of 8.

 

[shopn24seven]

Went for breakfast only...It was fine.
What is the MAIL SEATING about? What games?

 

[DISNEYFOS]

We just came back and I was very unimpressed with Ohana's as well.

This was my 2nd time there.

My mom and I actually got very bad stomach problems from the pork.

 

[CoolDisneyKitten]

We aren't 'Ohana fans. We've been a few times, and the first couple of times we enjoyed it, but between the loud games, rushed service, and dried-out meat of our last few trips, we've decided to skip it. It's one of the more vastly overrated places at Disney in our opinion.

 

[plasfam04]

Wow... I'm so surprised to see so many bad review on O'hana but I guess like the OP said you can have mixed reviews anywhere. We have been there about 4 times now and have had great experiences everytime... with the service, food and atmosphere. It is definitely one of our favorites. Sorry you had such a bad experience

 

[Jeero]

I've been on the fence about trying Ohana and appreciate your honest and detailed review. Uncleaned shrimp are a big "ick" for me.

 

[shopn24seven]

I would have had to have a **conversation** with the Manager, on that one...

 

[Pooh Bear Hugs]

Where you are seated and wht time you eat are very important. In 2007 we had a great time, the meal was ok but we had a wonderful table to watch wishes from.

 

[missy2217]

I had been bouncing back and forth between Ohana and Tony's Town Sq. I went with Tony's and after reading this I am glad.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I need to make one more ADR for our upcoming trip. We have been to Ohana for Dinner before and we enjoyed it.

I was considering Ohana for the last dinner on our vacation, now I am reconsidering. Maybe we should try The Wave? Thank you for your review.

 

[pooch]

DD & I had the same experience, we barely tried one dish when the next was dropped at the table. Just didn't enjoy anything here. We're trying the Wave this time.

 

[wide awake]

If shrimp are cleaned before they are cooked they don't have any flavor...any shrimp flavor that is...they taste like whatever you cooked them in, or whatever you poured on top of them. I adore shellfish of any kind, and don't eat shrimp unless they've been cooked w/ shells on.

 

[GinCar]

O'hana's has always been a must-do for our family for breakfast. We ate there last week and it was the worst meal/service of our trip. The breakfast was just so, I actually spit out the sausage.
I could get over the food, because I still loved the pineapple bread, fruit and juice, but the service was pitiful. Our waiter was not around at all.
When the "parade" started, Mickey was supposed to be coming over to our table, but he had to be in the parade. Okay, no big deal, but he NEVER came back. We waited about 15 minutes (before we saw our server again). We politely said, we haven't seen Mickey, Pluto or Lilo (only Stitch) and we were completely done and so was our DD4. He mumbled something and disappeared.
The lady who helps with the characters comes over and says dryly "if you want to see Mickey, I'll take you to him". Okay, I'm thinking great we'll see the big cheese and go.I look at my DH and say, do you want to take DD4 over or me? As I am asking DH, she rudely says- "I'm just trying to help, you don't have to see Mickey." That is when my DD4 says, Mommy I just want to leave. This is from the child that adores taking pics with all of the characters. We did wait (taking up table space) for about 15 min to see everyone, but Mickey.
We will someday give O'hana another shot, but if this had been our first visit, I would have never gone back.
I am glad that those that had a great experience lately, did, because we have so loved this place in the past.

 

[gracie1]

I have o'hana reserved for dinner while at wdw. This is one I booked but not sure if I am going to cancel. The wings look good but I only booked because of the reviews on the bread pudding Seems like a lot of bad reviews are coming in lately so may change this one. Not sure to where yet though. Gotta keep researching