Ohana or Kona for a relaxing break from MK?

[christophfam]

I posted earlier asking about a great place to relax from a really long day at MK and get something good to eat. I had a bunch of great responses and most said Kona, but I am still a bit torn. A couple of people mentioned Ohana for an early dinner. I have been wanting to try Ohana for years, but didn't really think of it for a relaxing break. An early dinner would work for us, we'd just head over early and enjoy the resort a bit before we eat instead of after. What do you all think? Would we get a relaxing break at Ohana for dinner? Or would we just be better off at Kona for a late lunch? I do have two kiddies 6 and 9 so I would like for them to enjoy also. The park hours on our visit are 9-11. We definitely need to get away!

Thanks Again!

 

[sotoalf]

There's nothing quiet or relaxing about 'Ohanas: it's loud, there's coconut races, seemingly thousands of people, and a lot of people in the queue area. I'm not trashing the place; it's just description.

Kona Cafe, on the other hand, is much more relaxing. It's more of a sit-down restaurant.

 

[CamColt]

I guess it depends what you consider relaxing. Sotoalf definitely has some good points about the business of Ohana, however if I were going to be at MK from 9:00-11:00, I think any sit down meal in AC would be relaxing. We have eaten at Ohana twice and both times were in the side room, not where all the action is. We never found it loud there. Our PSs have also been for 5:00 both times. Maybe earlier is quieter?
My kids really enjoy both places.
Good luck deciding.

 

[mariamouse]

Kona

 

[MiaSRN62]

We've eaten at both and found both relaxing and both had good food. Kona's I feel has a little more selection as far as menu goes. Maybe we found Ohanas on the quiet side because we were in the side room also. That probably makes a big difference.

 

[debbiedoo]

Ohana's I would go with a 5 or 5:30 ressie. Have been there 3 times and it was not loud at all. It is well worth the $$ that you spend here. Great for the kids. They do feed well, so do not fill up on other things all day!! I have never had that much food brought to us!! They do have take home containers, for later or lunch the next day. Pineapple with caramel dipping sauce. . . . YUMMY!!!