'Ohana Kids Meal = Full Price?

[camdensmom]

My son is way too picky of an eater for his own good. We went to 'Ohana last year and he ate nothing. He normally eats chicken...but didn't like the way it was cooked. He normally eats noodles...but didn't like the taste of them there.

DH and I do really like the restaurant and made a reservation for this trip. I see that there are other options for kids (i.e. grilled cheese), but I'm wondering if the pricing is different or will I be paying $14.99 for a grilled cheese.

Just debating if we should skip it.

 

[Magic2000]

When we went a few years ago, my DD had chicken nuggets & fries - we paid the child's price of dinner at Ohana. I really didn't mind - she enjoyed her dinner, and also got to participate in the hula dancing and the coconut races!

 

[TDC Nala]

Yes, if the child is at the table, you will pay the full child's price for him, even if you order him an alternate selection or he eats nothing at all.

 

[camdensmom]

Thanks for the replies.

I think we'll skip it this trip. It will be nice to try something new. Maybe we'll give Kona another try.

 

[tinkerbellybutton]

Yes, if the child is at the table, you will pay the full child's price for him, even if you order him an alternate selection or he eats nothing at all.

This is not true. My son has many food allergies and twice now we have eaten at Ohana's where my son didn't eat a thing, and we were not charged for him at all. All I did was ask and I was told that he'd be a no charge. One time our friendly waitress even snuck him in a small bowl of ice cream and gave us a wink. Now if he ordered off the ulternative menu or ate anything at all I would have expected to be charged full price. I wasn't even sure if they'd allow him to sit at the table and not be charged, but like I said, it was allowed twice. Its such a favorite of our family that I'd really hate to miss it just because he either can't eat or doesn't like what they serve.

 

[DisneyFamily123]

I'd go. We really enjoyed Ohana for dinner and there's some fun stuff for kids. $15 is not bad.... and you can always ask for a picky eater accommodation. My son has food allergies so the chef always meets us and makes something special if needed. But, I've also heard that other people have asked for different food for picky eaters and got it. So, doesn't hurt to ask for your child's favorites. My son can't eat cake and doesn't like ice cream... so for his desserts we always ask for a bowl of strawberries - and were served it at every restaurant.

Next time at Ohana, I'm going to ask for a table by the grill because I'm sure DS will also like to watch the cooking.

Frankly, Kona Cafe is boring.... and despite the good reviews, I was not impressed at all. The worse was they had a dessert display and there were flies all over it. These were desserts for display, not to be served... but still.

 

[Evan&Kimberly]

Go! If I were you I would just make sure that your child eats b4 you guys go 2 Ohana, bring a snack that he likes so he wont feel out of place while you guys eat just tell the waiter that he has already eaten problem solved.

 

[TDC Nala]

Allergies or medical conditions are different. I doubt such accommodation will be made for general food preferences. Telling the server that he has already eaten may not help you. In general, a buffet, or all you can eat family style restaurants, everyone at the table is charged because they can't be expected to police the table to make sure the person who isn't charged didn't eat anything.

 

[FayeW]

Actually, I remember reading that for the buffets/family style restaurants that had characters, you could just pay an "entertainment fee" if you were part of a group of diners, but were not eating yourself. I think at the time, the fee was $5.00, but that was quite awhile ago and not sure if it is an option now.

My son is not a picky eater, per se, but the last time we went to 'ohanas he was starting to come down with something and wasn't feeling well. The server saw that he wasn't eating and offered to get him something from Kona. He chose chicken nuggets/fries and we paid the regular (adult) price, as we expected to. I thought it was kind of her to offer so at least he ate something.

 

[TDC Nala]

Actually, I remember reading that for the buffets/family style restaurants that had characters, you could just pay an "entertainment fee" if you were part of a group of diners, but were not eating yourself. I think at the time, the fee was $5.00, but that was quite awhile ago and not sure if it is an option now.

It's not, it was discontinued. It was too difficult for a buffet or all you can eat restaurant to make sure the persons paying the entertainment fee were eating nothing. I'd guess some parties took advantage of that situation as well.

 

[sara74]

Just back from our trip! We tried Ohana for the first (and only) time this trip. The kids ate NOTHING. And these are kids who ate heartily at Boma and other restaurants from the adult parts of the buffet. In other words, they eat a lot more than chicken nuggets and mac and cheese. Anyway, they were not informed of any other options than the food that we were offered. And I didn't care for the food there at all. DH ate plenty but thought the singer was a train wreck! Next time I'll bring my own limbo pole on our trip and save the $ instead of eating there!

 

[mickeysgirl17]

When we went to Ohana in 2006, my DD did not like the food, so we ordered her chicken strips and fries. (my dd was 2). The server brought her a adult size portion. It was huge and my DH who eats a lot probly wouldn't be able to finish it.

When the bill came, we were charged $12.99. We were very upset. We only wanted a child size portion and to be charged for a child's meal.

 

[2forMe]

When we went to Ohana in 2006, my DD did not like the food, so we ordered her chicken strips and fries. (my dd was 2). The server brought her a adult size portion. It was huge and my DH who eats a lot probly wouldn't be able to finish it.

When the bill came, we were charged $12.99. We were very upset. We only wanted a child size portion and to be charged for a child's meal.

Yes but a child size meal there is more expensive than at a regular non-family style place. I think that you paid the right price.. not matter the size of the meal.

 

[mickeysgirl17]

Yes but a child size meal there is more expensive than at a regular non-family style place. I think that you paid the right price.. not matter the size of the meal.

I doubt it. The size of the meal was way too big for a child. I have ordered child size meals before and there was no way this was for a child.

 

[vicki_c]

I doubt it. The size of the meal was way too big for a child. I have ordered child size meals before and there was no way this was for a child.

There is no "child size meal" at 'Ohana, like there are on other restaurant menus where you order from the menu. $12.99 would be the price for the standard all you can eat meal at 'Ohana for a child. As others said, you paid the regular price for a child's normal meal at 'Ohana, but they brought food that was more to your child's liking. In some cases with a child under 3, they bring food for free, but apparently in this case, they chose to charge the full child price. If your 2 year old hadn't eaten anything or eaten from your plates, I don't think they would have charged anything.

I would agree that while in some rare cases something different might happen (like the PP said about happened to her twice), if you go to an all you can eat location or a character meal, be prepared to pay the full price for your child, whether they eat or not.

 

[mrzrich]

Just back from our trip! We tried Ohana for the first (and only) time this trip. The kids ate NOTHING. And these are kids who ate heartily at Boma and other restaurants from the adult parts of the buffet. In other words, they eat a lot more than chicken nuggets and mac and cheese. Anyway, they were not informed of any other options than the food that we were offered. And I didn't care for the food there at all. DH ate plenty but thought the singer was a train wreck! Next time I'll bring my own limbo pole on our trip and save the $ instead of eating there!

That was a bad server. Sometimes the server asks us right away if the kids want something else, other times they wait to see if the kids are eating anything. Still other times I've had to ask.

 

[amshowers]

I have a very picky 7 year old, he does not like meat. I ordered him a grilled cheese and the server told us he could eat anything else he liked. He ate a some salad,and dessert, and server also asked if wanted more fries. I personally think it's wonderful that they will accomadate a picky eater,to me the 12.99 price is more than fair.