We did our last dinner at 'Ohana last October and found it enjoyable.
We were seated late (but we expected that).
The coconut races were loud (but we expected that, and our kids participated).
The table NEXT to us was obnoxious (but that's luck of the draw).
Our waiter was great (I instructed him from square one that the kids would be eating the typical food, and that I would be
di$pleased if he offered hot dogs or macaroni; he got my drift).
We timed it not to hope to watch fireworks from one of the handful of tables with a view, but from the beach (nailed that).
Things 'Ohana will not be, and you need to understand up front:
- A quick meal
- Highly personalized
- Quiet or romantic
- High-end food
You're paying for scarcity (hot reservation) and atmosphere, like many places at Disney. The tables are closely spaced and the restaurant is frequently overbooked. It can be a really good choice with a larger group.
If you want high-end, there are quieter restaurants with more chef-driven food. If you want romantic, 'Ohana is pretty low on the list. If you want personalization, it's also quite low. The volume they deal with does not accommodate a lot of adjustment.