Ohana

I came here with the family and we Loved the entire experience!!! They treat you like family as soon as you arrive! This is an all-you-can-eat restaurant and you can choose to come for dinner or breakfast! We had dinner and highly enjoyed it! They start with Bread/Salad and then they give you noodles/pot stickers/wings then for the main meal steak/chicken and lastly for dessert the AMAZING pineapple bread pudding!! I loved the experience here! I highly recommend using your Disney Dining plan here which is what my family did on our vacation!

Honestly this was a wild ride of experience! All the food was so amazingly prepared. Like. The craft is there one hundred percent. But the attention to detail on the guest experience was completely missed, most importantly with regards to pacing. You sit and get bread and salad and then are flooded with tons of food at the same time. It’s an all you can eat so I guess that they are accommodating to hungrier parties or maybe this is a reflection of our server who was just frankly not great at her job. I would still come back here for the food like it was THAT good. And from an operations perspective it’s got to be hard to guarantee that many reservations as the longer turn times on tables probably causes a little front end chaos. May be better as a timed/coursed menu with slightly larger portions. In any case you should totally still go here.

Had not done Ohana in years.. so wonderful!! The food is so good and so plentiful. Love those noodles and pot stickers so much...Booked for my friend Birthday. Her first time. The Ukulele player was a nice touch and they brought us Leis and put around our neck. The Polynesian resort is so beautiful. We did a 7:30 dinner and then watched 🎆 fireworks from Magic Kingdom on the beach. It was a perfect evening. We took the resort bus back to Disney Springs to avoid MK traffic to get back to the Port Orleans resort. 🌺🎇 Expensive, but worth it for a special occasion.. go hungry

Ohana Breakfast at Disney Florida is a delightful family experience. The Polynesian-inspired setting is charming, and the food is delicious with hearty options like scrambled eggs, bacon, and tropical fruits. The highlight is the character interactions, especially with Lilo and Stitch, which kids love. Friendly staff, vibrant atmosphere, and memorable moments make it a must-visit breakfast spot at Disney. Highly recommend!

My boyfriend and I had so much fun and we were looking forward to this reservation the most this whole week! The breakfast was amazing and the cast members were lovely! They refilled our coffee and juices frequently and the characters all came around!

I went there because I wanted to meet Stitch, and it was a really great breakfast. The pineapple bread was very delicious. The other dishes were average. The server came to visit me several times and checked on me, which was very nice. I thought it was a rare hospitality in the US these days.

Awesome atmosphere and characters! The food was great, they bring it to your table family style. It's a set menu of juice, coffee, fruit, sausage, hawaiian style bread, mickey waffles, etc. I would say the food selection could have been bigger, but this did only use one of our table-service credits (not two like some of the character dining) so that made up for it.

Went for breakfast and I am so glad we did. The characters were great and amazing, especially since my daughter was not having it with them lol. Our server was attentive, the food was amazing, I mean I have no complaints. They brought us fresh fruit, but since it had pineapples and my girlfriend is allergic to pineapples, they brought out her own fruit and a doughnut since she couldn't eat the bread.

earned a star: 1. great breakfast and dinner experience 2. characters are always present and come around a few times per meal 3. food is great! definitely come hungry 4. very kid friendly but can get loud 5. everyone was very friendly and helpful reservations are a must, we visit every time we come to disney world.

My wife and I have been to Ohana many times over the years. Ohana is located at Walt Disney World's Polynesian Resort. It is the first Disney restaurant we went to together and have been here quite a few times. It has changed over the years, and is not like the original. The last time we came was in 2022 and things were very different coming out of the pandemic. We wanted to go again just because it plays such a special place in our hearts. We were pleasantly surprised this time around, and actually really enjoyed ourselves. I will forever miss the meat on a stick they had in the original restaurant. There is tons of negative talk about this location, but as in any review, make your own opinion. We disagree with a lot of the negative talk, and some we do agree. They serve breakfast and dinner. This is for dinner. It is all you can eat and not a buffet, everything is brought to you. I personally do like this aspect more, less opportunity for germy hands and breathing on your food. We have not done breakfast here in almost 20 years so it is probably time to head back. We grabbed a last minute reservation on Easter. It was an early reservation, about 20 minutes after opening. This is one of the hardest reservations to get! We were very happy we grabbed one. Dinner is $65 per adult, and $42 per child (Guests ages 3-9), the tax and tip is not included in this price. Your server will ask you which items you would like more of and then bring that to you. This restaurant has some of the most beautiful views of Magic Kingdom and the lagoon around it. If you are lucky enough for a later reservation, you also get the nighttime fireworks. During that time, they turn the lights down, play the music inside and it is a great place to watch them. This is our favorite time to eat here. I would also recommend asking for a table along the windows, you get uninterrupted views. But most tables have great views. Your meal starts with the Mixed Greens Salad topped with a delicious and light Citrus Vinaigrette and Signature 'Ohana Bread served with Honey Butter. These are both very good, I don't eat much of the bread as I don't want to fill up but it is actually very good. The salad is fine, its light dressing but its good. They then start brining more appetizers/starters. They bring a large skillet, which has a bunch of food inside. What they bring is Honey-Coriander Chicken Wings, Pork Dumplings Tossed in Garlic-Chili Sauce, 'Ohana Noodles with Mirin-Teriyaki, and Stir-fried Vegetables. This is one of my favorite things in the meal. All of these items are delicious. I absolutely love the chicken wings and dumplings, and we will always get more of both of these items. I also very much enjoy the noodles. There are times when we head next door to Tambu Lounge and order the noodles and the dumplings. The vegetables are usually all me. My wife doesn't eat too many of them but she likes them. I love them though, I love a good vegetable and will always eat these. Your next "course" is the main skillets. Things are now brought on a skillet as opposed to the giant skewers they used to bring. The mini skillets include Wood Fire-grilled Black Pepper-Mirin-Teriyaki Beef, Peel-n-Eat Shrimp coated with 'Ohana Seasoning, and Grilled Chicken with Guava-Pineapple Glaze. For me, the shrimp is my least favorite because you need to peel them. I prefer to eat the chicken and steak. The steak can be rather well done at times, so I would recommend asking for it how you prefer it if it is not to your liking. The chicken is not bad, it has changed and the previous version had chimichurri which we did not enjoy at all. This is much better and rather moist as well. I would also reccomend asking for the peanut sauce. This is a sauce that everyone used to be given along with a soy based sauce. They removed it for awhile, claiming allergies, but they have it again. You have to know to ask for it though, it is not listed on the menu. This is my favorite sauce and I use it for everything. For dessert, they serve one of the best desserts, and I do not even like sweets! It is the 'Ohana Bread Pudding served À la mode with Homemade Caramel Sauce. They drizzle the caramel sauce over the top right at your table. It's warm, not super heavy, strong pineapple flavor, and the caramel is delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant for the experience, the views and yes the food. I think the food is actually really good and finally starting to get back to the great food it was prior to the pandemic. I feel there is a reason it is one of the most difficult reservations to get. I would honestly ignore all the negative talk and give it a shot. You can take this You can take this at your own pace, eat what you want, skip something if you want and if you are lucky enough, get a great view of the fireworks! I know we will continue to come back! ACES!

Ohana is located at Disney's Polynesian Resort. It is one of our favorite locations since it was the first place my husband and I went to together. We actually enjoy the food a lot here. There is a lot of negative talk about this location, but I think you should make your own opinion. We like it. You can make it your own experience, take your time, ask for more. This is an all you can eat location, but all the food is brought to you. There is no walk-up buffet. I like this more; there are not as many hands touching tongs and breathing in the buffet lines on your food. They serve breakfast and dinner. It has been ages since we did breakfast, we usually go for dinner. We recently were able to grab a reservation for Easter. It was an early reservation, about 20 minutes after opening but that was fine. This spot has beautiful views of Magic Kingdom and the lagoon. If you can grab a later reservation, it is a beautiful spot for fireworks. They turn the lights down, and pump in the music into the restaurant. It's our favorite time to eat here. We also wanted a window table, but we would have had to wait about 45 minutes to an hour since all the window tables had just been sat. We decided we didn't want to wait, which was a little disappointing, but we could still see the pretty views. Dinner is $65 per adult, and $42 per child (Guests ages 3-9), the tax and tip is not included in this price. Again, it is all you can eat, and your food will be brought to you. Your server will ask you which items you would like additional of. If you just want one of two, that's fine, just let them know what you want. Your meal starts with Mixed Greens Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette as well as Signature 'Ohana Bread with Honey Butter. I really like both of these items. I have a little bit of the salad, but I don't personally like to fill up on it. I absolutely love the bread and have to hold back eating all of it and getting more. It is so delicious with the honey butter. After the two items, they bring you a skillet which has Honey-Coriander Chicken Wings, Pork Dumplings Tossed in Garlic-Chili Sauce, 'Ohana Noodles with Mirin-Teriyaki, and Stir-fried Vegetables. This skillet is so good. I absolutely love the chicken wings and dumplings. We always ask for more of both these items. The noodles are also really good, and we like them so much, we sometimes grab them from Tamu lounge. The vegetables are good as well, but I personally don't eat a lot of these. I again prefer to fill up on the proteins and wings and dumplings. The main courses are then brought to you in mini skillets. They include Wood Fire-grilled Black Pepper-Mirin-Teriyaki Beef, Peel-n-Eat Shrimp coated with 'Ohana Seasoning, and Grilled Chicken with Guava-Pineapple Glaze. The chicken is my least favorite of this, but it has gotten better. It used to be served with a chimichurri, but I prefer this. I mostly eat the steak and shrimp. The shrimp you will have peel which is messy, but they are really good. The steak is delicious as well, but it tends to be overdone. If you prefer medium, as I do, just ask for some more medium. They can bring you more cooked to a better temperature. All these items I also ask for the peanut sauce. They used to give this to everyone, and then they took it away (they claimed due to allergies) but it is back. You have to know to ask for it though. It is probably my favorite sauce; I literally use it for every item. I highly recommend asking for some (if you don't have allergies). For dessert, they serve one of my absolute favorite desserts. It is the 'Ohana Bread Pudding served À la mode with Homemade Caramel Sauce. They drizzle the caramel sauce over the top at the table. It is so so good, one of the best. It's warm, not super heavy, strong pineapple flavor, and the caramel is drizzly, soft and delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant. There is a reason that it is one of the most difficult reservations to get. I would honetly ignore all the negative talk and give it a shot. You make this spot your own, how long you want to sit there, how much food you eat, what you eat. If you don't want something, then just don't eat it. You can ask for additional of any of the items they bring you, even the dessert. I know we will continue to come here since we do really enjoy it.

Service was very good! We had to make reservation in order to park in the parking since parking is being constructed. The ambiance is very relaxing and it's quite busy despite the price being more on the pricey side. Salad was good, bread was good, everything in the skillet including wings, noodles, potstickers, and veggies were all very good and very well flavored. The chicken and beef and shrimp that were brought out in additional skillets were also very well flavored and good texture. Overall, although it's pricey, you're paying for good experience. It's a whole good experience

We came for a character brunch and secured our spot weeks in advance. We arrived right on time and were seated right away. Honestly, beforehand the food looked pretty underwhelming but it turned out to be just perfect. The pineapple ham and waffles were the stars of the show. I also really enjoyed the pineapple coconut Hawaiian bread which they brought to our table in the beginning before the rest of the food. Since it's served family style they brought the platters right after we sat down which felt pretty rushed. It was a bit chaotic trying to plate our food, eat, and take pictures with the characters. We ended up seeing four characters: Lilo, Stitch, Mickey, and Goofy. Once we saw everyone it was nice to relax and enjoy our food. They also had all the characters parade around the restaurant every 30ish minutes.

We went for breakfast. The breakfast had characters there. You do need a reservation. Stitch, Lilo, Mickey and Pluto were there. The service was good. It is an all you can eat family style. The bread is very good. We enjoyed all of the offerings.

Mediocre dinner meal, one of our least favorites of a week long trip. There was a lot of food but it was not great. I would prefer quality over quantity so it wasn't for me. Mushy noodles, grizzly steak and bland shrimp. The wings and dumplings were pretty good but overall I would not say it was worth the price for dinner. Friendly servers.

Worst service we've had on Disney property, our server wouldn't even look us in the eyes. She only brought the food, did not check on us if we wanted anything extra. Food was almost inedible. Everything was so saturated with a sweet teriyaki sauce and everything had the same flavor. Very disappointing for such a highly anticipated restaurant.

This dining experience was amazing! This is an all you can eat Polynesian style restaurant. They will bring you as much food as you want and it is a ton! There's not a single thing that I tasted that I didn't enjoy. A performer also walked around playing the ukulele while we were eating and my entire family loved this restaurant. My kids are younger than 6 and my parents are in their 70s. My husband and I are in our 40s. We all loved it.

Hi cousins!! What can I say about Ohana- other than this place is a must do at least once!! It's a sit down breakfast- all you can eat but they bring it to you in a big skillet. It's got these delicious potatoes, eggs, sausage, ham with pineapple, biscuits, and of course waffles Mickey and Stitch shapes. Ohana's breakfast is one my favorites from all the character breakfasts we've done. They serve you this justice POM -passion fruit, orange and mango juice and it's so good!! You can get refill after refill. The characters come to every single table to take pics and say hi. There's even a 5 minute dance show where they go around the restaurant. The price is a set menu but it's so worth it. The atmosphere is so cozy and fun with the characters walking around table to table. It's at the Polynesian resort and the resort is just fabulous with magic kingdom and the castle in the background. Tip: Don't forget to ask for your AP discount. The skillet doesn't come with bacon- but you can ask for it and they'll add it to the skillet. They have a vegetarian plant based skillet too. I'll see you on the Hawaiian rollercoaster ride..

It was absolutely impossible to get a reservation at Ohana! I swear, I was on time and everything. I was only able to get us a reservation for a 3:45pm lupper situation, so I took it. I had preplanned it for the day we were at Magic Kingdom, so it was just a short ride on the monorail over to the Polynesian. This was such a great idea. We left when the park was just getting super insane and we were able to take a break, sit down, have a great meal, and then go back to the park for some rides. The noodles were so good, I had so much of it. Not a great deal for all you care to enjoy, but it was too good. I had to. The bread pudding dessert was also fantastic. I would eat at Ohana again just to visit the Polynesian, it's such a pretty hotel.

Service was exceptional, food was ordinary breakfast you can get anywhere. The character interaction was quite rushed. Would rather it be a per plate charge rather than all you can eat as we didn't even finish the first round creating a lot of wasted food. The resort is beautiful.

Second time coming here was definitely not as good as the first. The food was all okay or not good at all as were the eggs. Our server was the high point he did a great job. Characters were fun for the kids but spent less time at our table and we're a little bit less interactive than other places we've been.

This was such a great experience! The food was delicious, it kept coming!! I liked the noodles the most. Service was great too! But the best part of this dining experience was being seated by the window... my party and I were able to watch the fireworks! The ambiance was amazing! Will definitely want to do this again.

Went here this past December. The menu is pretty straightforward: if you have allergies they have an allergen menu, otherwise it's the normal menu. You'll get at least one of everything and then you just order additional of what you liked. Honestly one of the best items was the salad, solid. I ordered a backscratcher drink too because when in Orlando yanno. It actually came with a backscratcher lol. Food was decent all around, about what you'd expect for a property restaurant. One recommendation, maybe chill on the portions or giving one of everything out of the gate, just seems rampant with food waste. Service was pretty good, and they even played the music during the Magic Kingdom fireworks. See if you can sit by the window if you're going at night.

This was our final dinner of our trip and a great way to spend our last evening. Our first time here, as well as at the Polynesian Resort, so we didn't realize that we would be able to catch the Magic Kingdom fireworks* during our visit. What a wonderful surprise! We took the boat from Magic Kingdom and ordered a round of fun cocktails since we had a little bit before we could check-in for our reservation. Once we checked-in, our table was ready right away. We were guided through the large space, past lots of families, and then brought to our table right at the windows. We felt a bit separated from the hustle and bustle of the space, although still part of the action. As we were seated and we saw the view of the castle, our friend asked our server, "wait... will be able to see the fireworks from here?" He just said, "yes, as long as you look out the window." Ha! Overall, the food was really good. I love that they just bring everything out and you don't have make any major decisions, besides if you want more of anything. The stand outs for me were the salad (yes, the salad!) and pork dumplings. I also appreciated the veggies. The noodles and proteins were fine, although we agreed that everything leans towards to the sugary sweet side. I know that can please a crowd, although not our typical style. By the time we got to dessert, we didn't have much room left so we asked for a 1-person portion to share. This was a still a sizeable amount of bread pudding and I enjoyed every bite. *In addition to being able to see the fireworks, they pump in the soundtrack to the restaurant. Granted, you aren't near close enough to see the projections on the castle and other details, this was still a great way to see it away from the crowds in the park... and while enjoying tasty drinks and food.

Food was delicious as always drinks were great. Just wish it wasn't as rushed.. warm Towels for our hands were brought out basically almost mid meal.. would have liked to have been asked or given the chance to ask if we wanted coffee. Didn't see the server very long just dropped off food and was off elsewhere..Loved the open kitchen and the young woman walking around singing.

After reading the divided reviews I decided to see myself if the hype is real or overhyped. Ohana is located in WDW resort Polynesian village. Make sure you have a reservation or they won't let you park in the parking lot via the gated entrance. Dinner was $65 per adult that served your items family style. I was notified within 10 mins via text that my table was ready after checking in. The sun had already set by the time we sat down and they should have provided more ambient lighting during this time. I had a hard time seeing the texture of the steak from where I was sitting. Anyway the first 2 items they brought out was the salad with citrus dressing and pineapple bread with butter which both was nice. Next was the BBQ chicken which was very flavorful and tender. The next platter was the shrimp, chicken wings, noodles, dumplings , and some overcooked vegetables. The dumplings were nothing special as was the overcooked shrimp. The chicken wings had good flavor but overcooked. The noodles was pretty good. I think most of the food that came out were sitting in a warmer and they were dried out. That's why I'm not a fan of the family style as compared to a buffet style. In a buffet you can tell if food has been sitting there for a while from the bright lights shining on the food. The final item was the steak which they cut into thick squares and they were tender on the outside , but tough and inedible on the inside. I don't know whether I was disappointed in the food or they put something in the food that made me feel full or not want any more refills on any of the items. For the price I paid and inferior food that I received this place truly was mediocre. It was like you entered a higher end asian restaurant only to be fed food not too different from Panda express.

Holy experience! My husband and I visited Ohana as a surprise to me for a birthday dinner. I have been telling him that I've wanted to go here for months. He secretly went behind my back months earlier and booked a reservation (because that's how popular it is!). When he gave it to me, I was super excited and surprised. We had a super early reservation so we showed up to O'hana around 2pm. While we are locals, we were greeted by the guard who let us in due to our verification of a reservation. The restaurant wasn't fully booked out at that time, but was getting busier at the night went on. We were seated right in the middle of the dining room but facing the magic kingdom. It was a great view. The seats were wide, but comfortable. And the tables were pretty long, so sitting across from someone in a 2 person party was initially difficult. We started off with the salad. That was absolutely amazing. I asked the waiter for the dressing recipe, but he said it was not disclosed (even to the staff!). We then got some bread with honey butter and holy smokes was that good. We absolutely loved the steak. It was rich and well seasoned. It was delicious. We even ordered a second round! I thought the chicken was a little on the dry side, but I think it's also a preset menu for everyone who comes in, so I figured they may just make a lot of it in bulk. My shrimp was a little cold, too. But I wasn't technically sure if they were supposed to be, but I assumed not. & The bread pudding was definitely good, but also not something I would order on my own. All in all, it was an amazing experience. For the price? probably not, but if you're in Disney and want a cool, nice experience - then make a reservation...months in advance!

Good way to meet characters, Mickey Mouse-LILO-Stitch-Pluto. Our reservation was for 11:00 am. We arrived at 10:50 and we were not seated until 11:40 am. We had hungry kids and the wait time was never apologized for or explained. The food skillet was decent. We had to ask for butter for the waffles. Not pictured was the pineapple bread as we were seated and a bowl of fruit that included grapes and melons. My daughters were disappointed that we were not offered the Stitch & LILO shakes we had seen featured online. When I asked the server she stated you don't order anything, the POG juice and coffee will keep coming as will the coffee. I pressed on the milkshakes and she changed the topic so I let it go. The characters came around very timely, our kids enjoyed the interactions and the autographs. I would do it again for the character experience, the kids enjoyed it and that was the whole idea behind it.

Came for dinner and was seated at our reservation time. The atmosphere was bustling, and there was someone playing the ukulele and singing in the dining room. We used our dining package, so we were able to get drinks with our meal - the cocktails we had were all delicious! The meal was served family style, and we were able to ask for as many additional portions as we wanted. Overall, the meal was very solid, there were some things that were better than others but it was very enjoyable overall! Our server, Patti, was also very nice and friendly and made our experience even better! Out of everything, I enjoyed the signature bread, salad, noodles, and bread pudding the most! I thought the meat items weren't the best, the beef was too charred the first time around but was better when we got a second portion. Definitely leave room for dessert because the bread pudding is huge! Because this was a birthday trip, they also have us some additional desserts! We were also able to bring our leftovers back which was greatly appreciated. If you're paying out of pocket for the dinner, you'll have to decide if the $62 pp is worth it, but I think it's definitely worth snagging a reservation if you have a dining plan! It was a great meal to start off our trip!

While on a recent trip, we stopped in Ohana for dinner. Our server was nice and tentative. Everything came out pretty quickly and tasted fresh. For starters they bring out salad and bread. Which is kind of basic but the dressing on the salad made it delicious. Next the brought out a skillet full of wings, dumplings, veggies and noodles. Everything on this was really good. The wings were tender with a nice flavor. The dumplings had a nice crispy outside making for the perfect bite. The meats we were severed next were my least favorite part. The steak had a nice flavor but was tough and not the best cuts. The chicken thighs were fatty. The best meat was definitely the shrimp. They were cooked perfectly and had a nice flavor. Hands down the best part of the meal though was the dessert. I believe it was a pineapple bread pudding with ice cream and omg was it good! We were all so stuffed but ended up finishing it just because it was so delicious. The flavors were so rich and creamy, it made the perfect combination.

Today my son and I had breakfast at Ohana as part of his 14th birthday celebration this weekend. The last time we were here was to celebrate him turning 2 years old, so a few things have changed since then. The breakfast was still the same from what I remember, but I think the Stitch waffles were a new addition that my son thought was really cool. I think we liked the potatoes the most. The were crispy and well seasoned. The eggs were the kind you'd get from a buffet but they weren't bad. We had sausage and ham, but I think I read you could request bacon if you wanted but I forgot. We loved the POG juice! Service was ok. The servers were nice but I'm not sure if it was because we were only a party of 2 that we were overlooked as they were walking past our table which happened to be next to the kitchen and staff doors. Another change was that they don't do the games with the kids anymore or have them come up and dance with the characters in a conga line. We had quite a while to wait until the characters made their way to our table, but my son was enjoying himself which was the whole reason for coming. The character interactions we had were great, but just long enough to take a quick picture. Overall, it is a fun, family atmosphere where you come for the experience, not the food.

Outstanding! We had dinner here and it was one of the BEST meals I've experienced. The whole experience was so fun and our server was so fun and pleasant. The meal is served family style so you can eat as much as you want. Ohana carefully asks your party if there are any allergies or concerns. They made special rolls for me as I don't eat gluten. They also have vegan options etc. I appreciated this and it made the experience much more enjoyable. The salad and dressing was superb, and the veggies were cooked perfect. I love my broccoli a little crunchy. The grilled chicken, steak and shrimp were seasoned just perfectly. The finale was the bread pudding with ice cream. WOWZA! I look forward to going back.

Made a reservation for 7:20 and was seated around 7:30. Soft drinks and this special punch were included. The punch was good but sweet. The bread and salad came out quickly. The salad dressing and butter for bread were so good 10/10! The apps like potstickers, noodles and chicken wings were very tasty as well. All with great flavor The meats were the best especially the steak. Had a sweet sauce. The chicken had a smoky flavor and shrimp were good. The only thing was the shrimp you had to peel yourself. Lastly the dessert and coffee was the best thing ive eaten! Also the views we had of the park were amazing!!! Would definitely come back. For the price you get quite a lot. What was also nice is they do not throw away the food after you eat it. The waiter didnt know the full details but he was reassuring that the food doesnt go to waste.

Staff was amazing, characters were adorable, and provided great allergy friendly options. However the food was just ok. Went for breakfast and I felt like I paid $50 for something I could have gotten at a free breakfast buffet from a nice hotel. A little loud and crowded, but it was kinda the vibe of the whole hotel.

Good service- great shrimp, chicken, and steak (keep your noodles) and repeat servings of pot stickers.

Ohana became one of our very favorite brunch locations when we are visiting Disney. We've been very lucky to get great character interaction with our visits. The service is family style so the pass around aspect feels very homey and comfortable. The food is always excellent and you have to try the POG juice.

A restaurant so great - we ate there twice!! We stayed at the Polynesian was getting to the restaurant was a breeze. If you're not staying at the Polynesian, this is worth paying for Lyft/Uber to take you here! Since this is an all you care to enjoy dinner, you can often feel rushed. Thankfully that was not the case for us either time we dined. We had no problem asking for more of any item we wanted and they even honored our request for more rare cuts of steak. Don't be afraid to ask! The restaurant is usually packed and the hustle and bustle can make it hard to converse, but we didn't have any issues. If you can make a later reservation and request to sit by the windows, you'll have a great view of Magic Kingdom's fireworks!

Not Worth It - Disappointing From Start to Finish. We were really looking forward to dining at 'Ohana, but honestly, it was one of the most (only) disappointing experiences we had at Disney. I'm all about paying for a great meal or a memorable atmosphere--Disney usually nails that! But this place just didn't deliver on either. At 65.00 per person you should spend it elsewhere. Let's start with the ambiance: the restaurant does have some cozy, moody areas... we just weren't lucky enough to be seated in one. Instead, we were stuck under two huge tiki huts with insanely bright lighting--like airport-terminal bright. When we asked about dimming the lights, the staff said they had no control over it. Pro tip: if they try to seat you in that section, ask to move immediately. To make things worse, our table was facing the service kitchen. So on top of the harsh lighting, we got constant door traffic from staff going in and out. The tables are also packed way too tight. We were probably less than two feet from the tables on either side--close enough to hear every word of their conversations and the sound of their smartphone videos - not totally the restaurant's fault but more space between tables would help. There's no atmosphere, no sense of occasion. It felt more like a noisy ski lodge cafeteria than a signature Disney dining experience. Service was fine, nothing special. The food came out fast--but almost too fast, like they were just trying to get through the dinner rush. No one explained the meal or walked us through what we were being served, which made the whole thing feel impersonal and rushed. As for the food itself? Just OK. The salad was thrown together with no care or presentation. The appetizers--dumplings, noodles, wings, veggies--were average at best. The wings were forgettable, the noodles had decent flavor but were limp and unexciting. The main course was the biggest letdown. The shrimp were mushy with zero texture, not a single one had that fresh snap. We left most of them untouched or spit out. The steak was slightly overcooked and sliced into big, chewy chunks. I got one that was nice and tender but that's it. It felt like they were just cranking out volume instead of quality. It wasn't "poor" quality but did not feel that there was any care or attention to it. There's nothing about the food that felt like a special occasion or a "luau" vibe that you get walking in. The whole place felt overcrowded, loud, and chaotic. If you're thinking of going here for a view of the fireworks--don't. You'll be too distracted by everything else to enjoy them. You can only see the fireworks from the dark tables. The team leader took 2 meals off our bill which made it hurt less, but honestly the experience was so bad that didn't feel like enough, however I understand they can only do so much. Bottom line: Don't spend your money here. There are so many other places at Disney where you'll actually get an experience worth paying for. 'Ohana just isn't one of them.

Quite possibly our favorite restaurant to eat at while at Disney! We look forward to eating here every single time we come to Disney. The service is similar to a Texas de Brazil as in the food is continuously coming to ensure you leave with a full and happy stomach. They used to walk around with skewers of protein options but this last time they just brought it to select tables. The place will have live music and unique acts that mimic Hawaiian heritage that is really fun for the whole crew. You can even see the fireworks and castle as well! There's a reason for a long wait time to get into here and don't even get me started on the incredible bread pudding desert!!

Delicious Food! We booked this RSVP months in advance just to get a 5pm ish reservation seating. This is located 2nd floor inside the Polynesian Resort. The main gift shop is in the 1st floor as you enter on your left. So upstairs right as you exit the elevators the check in line is right there. If your party is all there they will gladly seat you in a table. However when the party is not all there they cannot seat the party as yet. The bar Tambu Lounge offers alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks while you wait. I got a non alcoholic pina colada in a pineapple decorated with an umbrella and all for $12. A alcoholic drink can cost you $25 plus inside a pineapple! The staff will text you once your table is ready. So downtime you can enjoy your drink from the bar while you wait to be seated and take pictures! Once you recieve the text they will walk you in the table. The grills of them cooking the meats is in the middle and you may pass by it as they walk you through. Also you will initially pass the kind of open kitchen as well. We were seated with the view of the window. The server welcomes you in a polynesian fashion and will start off with drinks. POG juice is offered! This is a family style serving where they bring out platters of each dish etc and it is then shared amongst the table. They start you off with Coconut bread with honey drizzled butter and Salad with a delicious sweet tangy dressing. I liked the Salad. The bread was not warm and kinda dry. The butter was delicious with the hint of the honey. I will steal that idea next time when I eat warm breads. The POG juice served tasted pretty authentic. POG stands for Passion fruit, Guava and Orange juice combined. You will see this flavor in a hawaiian shave ice spots in Hawaii. Then they served the Huli Huli Chicken which is grilled chicken thighs. This was one of my FAVES this tasted so authentic for me I grew up in Hawaii so I know the tastes that is nostalgic to me. The chicken was cooked to perfection so tender and juicy and the grill smoke flavor! Love this chicken. Then they served the appetizers - The pork pot stickers, Noodles, Chicken wings. No sight of broccolini or roasted vegetables. The pot stickers were delicious. They were pan fried, The noodles were ehhh the noodles were chewy and texture was there but the sauce for me was interfering with the sweet sauce. The wings were delicious again with the sweet glaze and tender meat - These were not crispy wings btw. So the noodles should been more savory IMO. The Sirloin steaks and Peel and Eat Shrimps came - The steaks were small portioned perhaps the size smaller than your palm of your hand and the shrimps were shelled but cut in the middle for cleanliness. The sirloin steaks were tender and delicious and not overcooked. I liked the parts where the sirloins had some fat in them. It made the beef more tastier. It was a delicious piece of steak. The Shrimps were also good they had a light sweet savory glazed and they were cooked perfectly and large shrimps! They should have served the shrimps as a appetizer IMO. The Bread Pudding I ordered my portion to go. It was served with a caramel drizzled and Vanilla Ice cream on top. This is my BY FAR MY BEST DESSERT in any Disney RESORT. Looooooooooove this dessert. As far as service - Our server was ehhhh ok had to request more drink refills and more food refills at times. Service could have been better for the per person amount you pay to eat here. The ambiance was pretty polynesian _ a ukele singer walks around and he looked polynesian too sings while he strolls around the tables. I would def come back here again - Make sure you RSVP early in advance this place gets BOOKED fast!

We chose this breakfast experience for Lilo and Stitch. The breakfast was family style and nothing to write home about. The pineapple coconut bread was interesting. The rest was meh - scrambled eggs with no seasoning, wedge potatoes, turkey? sausage, Mickey and Stitch waffles. Everyone got juice. We are on the meal plan which states kids get a non-alcoholic specialty drink. Apparently this isn't the case. While we were waiting, we had the kids pick out their smoothies in advance. Imagine the uproar when they weren't included, only the juice or soft drinks which they already had their limit of by the time we at at 11 am. The smoothies were ** (not included in meal plan), so quite confusing. 3 out of 10 - won't be back for breakfast.

Came back for Ohana breakfast. Because now we have a two year old and he wanted to see Mickey Mouse.... The best part of this breakfast was the breakfast bread, and being in the Polynesian. Oh and maybe POG juice Food, everything average to below average. I struggled to eat breakfast because to be honest, I didn't love any of it. Characters, while friendly and sweet, they come and go extremely fast. We didn't get any second interactions as we have often had at other character dining. You feel rushed to get your child ready to interact and get pictures taken. My child sometimes needs just a bit longer to warm up and did better at Topolinos which did not feel as rushed. Same music and announcements on a loop. It was just super generic. While cute, and EXPENSIVE, definitely not worth doing again for our family.

The first time I ever went to 'Ohana was just after covid and they hadn't opened back up as a character dining experience, just breakfast. That was the best i'd ever had. This time wasn't bad, but definitely wasn't memorable. We asked to sit in one of the dozens of window tables, and we're told they were already reserved. Which is understandable, but they were empty the entire time we ate. The service was fine, and the food was good. Unfortunately our potatoes and eggs was 90% eggs. I asked for more potatoes but they never showed. The fruit was fresh but mixed fruit always tastes funny. The pineapple bread was the star of the show, and the POG juice of course. The character interactions we're pretty short and lackluster. Something just felt lacking in the "magic" department here. The whole restaurant was freezing cold, making the food get cold quickly. Felt like we were being rushed out and set aside since we didn't have children with us. I'm all of the kids getting the experience as well, but that doesn't mean the other paying customers who would also like to enjoy the magic should get shoved aside.

Good Hawaiian food in Lake Tahoe area when you don't feel like having the usual casino buffet or American food. Well cooked dishes and the prices are fairly reasonable, though not cheap as they are comparable to other restaurants in the area. Great service.

We ate at Ohana for breakfast and it was very good. The staff was well organized, their Hawaiian bread was amazing and there was plenty of food. Getting to meet LILO and Stitch was an added bonus. We loved bed our experience!

4.5 stars! We've been eyeing for a reservation at this restaurant and luckily snagged a 5pm. Polynesian is a very busy resort and the place was packed to the brim. I didn't have very high expectations but was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food. It's a family style AYCE where they bring you the food and will refill till you're full but I a haven't seen any tables around us ask for seconds. It's a lot to eat... bread with honey butter, wings, veggies, salad, noodles, and dumplings to start. Then plates of shrimp, chicken and steak followed by a giant portion of pineapple bread pudding with ice cream and salted caramel. The dessert was the star for me. The shrimp and steak was nicely cooked and the famous ohana noodles were good too. My daughter loved the dumplings! We also got some the pina colava (lava filling is raspberry) and the lilo smoothie (strawberry with chocolate). The bill for 2 adults and one 2 year old was just under $200 which was cheaper than the 2 meals we had at the parks. There was a nice gentleman playing the ukulele intermittently throughout dinner service which added to the Hawaiian ambience. Overall I enjoyed this restaurant and would return again!

We visited Ohana as a surprise to my Stitch loving husband. I was super excited to get a breakfast reservation since they book up so fast. The restaurant itself is lovely and getting to visit the Polynesian was exciting. Our server was wonderful and helpful. The pineapple bread is AMAZING honestly I probably could have just eaten that and been happy. The rest of breakfast was pretty standard. I wish I had known I could have asked for bacon as a substitute for the ham when I saw the table next to me do it. Aside from the bread I don't know that the breakfast alone would be a reason to return. It took a decent amount of time for the characters to come around. Mickey, Pluto, and Lilo came by in quick succession while we had to wait quite a while for Stitch to finally come. Overall I'm really glad we did this but I probably wouldn't highly prioritize this restaurant over others.

We've been to Ohana twice within the course of 2 months. Located on the second floor of the Polynesian, during breakfast, it is a great opportunity to be able to visit with Lilo, Stitch, Pluto, and Mickey. Reservations go quick, but I find that even the week of, I am able to find a decent time spot to eat here. The first time we visited was busy and felt chaotic. Our entire dining experience took about an hr and a half and it wasn't because of the pace of our eating but because all the characters were busy making their rounds and we hadn't seen 2 of them. The food was ok. Honestly, you are paying a pretty penny to see the characters more than anything. They first start you off with their pineapple bread and fruit salad, which we enjoy. The breakfast is a family-style buffet, and everything comes out in a big skillet. You are served p.o.g juice, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, ham with pineapple compote, biscuits, and Mickey and Stitch waffles. To us, the food is basically the same food they sell at Capt Cooks (quick service) downstairs for 3 times the price and the perk of having a stitch waffles and being able to see him. After that first visit, we felt that we didn't really need to go back. The only reason we went back a se one time was because of our kids. On our second visit, it did not feel as chaotic and didn't take as long (thankfully), but our server though incredibly nice, was split in so many directions that I think she missed asking us about coffee. Overall, after the 2 visits, the food was consistent, and it's nice to see the characters, but it doesn't leave me craving to come back (it's really the kids that make that happen). They do offer discounts for DVC and AP. Also, if you have a picky 3 year old, be prepared to pay for them as well, even if they don't eat.

Family style all you can eat. The food was good. The server was so much fun. I think it was over priced for children but what to expect for adults. In the Disney Polynesian Resort.

We had a wonderful Character Breakfast experience at Ohana restaurant in Disney's Polynesian Resort. The kids were excited to meet Lilo, Stitch, Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto. One of the things I enjoyed about Ohana is that it's NOT a buffet. Everything is served at the table, family-style, and is all you care to eat, so you won't leave hungry. There is a wonderful variety or meats, breads, waffles, and other goodies so it's easy for everyone to find something they love. Even our kiddos found something to enjoy. The staff was lovely and make sure we had everything we needed, and that we saw all the characters. Because it's not a buffet this breakfast doesn't have the chaos of some of the other character breakfasts where you have to navigate a lot of people up and moving through the space. Ohana means family, and you'll definitely feel like part of the family when you visit the Polynesian.

In epic unmitigated disappointment: Overpriced and undercooked chicken,my worst steak was better than what was offered to me tonight I couldn't choke it down! An overall miserable experience...I don't recommend this location .you have MANY other dining options in and around the Orlando area I highly advise you to seek them out.

This is the best dining experience in Disney world and I'll die on that hill. You cannot ask for a better atmosphere. Hawaiian vibe, beautiful music, all overlooking the lagoon. And the food is phenomenal. Honestly would go there just for the appetizers and dessert, but the main courses are great too! This is a must every time we travel to Disney!

The good: This restaurant has nice theming, and it may be the only place you can meet Lilo at Disney World. Our server Eduardo was very professional and friendly. The okay: The breakfast was edible but not great: standard scrambled eggs, biscuits, and breakfast meats, some fairly tasty Hawaiian bread with a glaze on it, some ripe-ish melon with a couple strawberries mixed in. The bad: This is a character breakfast, but the lighting is really bad for taking pictures. In some areas of the restaurant, taking decent pictures is basically impossible. Still bad: Although the general theming is lovely, our table was next to an open alcove with a cart of dishes and other utility items. The table was round, and I was facing this cart. There should be no bad views in a restaurant this expensive. Maybe they could put a nice curtain over it? Worse: We had to wait a really long time to see the last two characters. We had long since finished eating when they came round.  We have done many character meals at Disney World, and, in our experience, this was unusual. Terrible: When we finally got to see Stitch, we got yelled at. No one told us that flash photography wasn't allowed, but a woman yelled at us for using a flash and said, "You're done!" We were probably with Stitch for about 60 seconds. My daughter did not get a picture with Stitch like she wanted. Stunned, I asked the woman what her name was because she had her hand over her name tag. She said it was Sherry. The interaction really ruined our experience at 'Ohana.

We had dinner at Ohana because that means family. Actually, I wasn't all that impressed but maybe it was because our dinner was almost 10pm that evening. The musician playing ukulele was entertaining and the service was great because, well Disney of course. We could see the Magic Kingdom and that was beautiful all lit up for the fireworks show. I'd give it a second chance as any place can have a bad night.

The bread pudding and appetizers are the best part of the meal. The ambiance is great especially if you dine during the fireworks

Longing for the islands of Hawai'i, I stopped in with my family at this popular gem in the Polynesian Hotel. This is an all you care to enjoy (a.k.a. Buffet) service. Food is served to you in waves much like the endless waves of the Hawaiian islands. Chicken wings, steak, chicken thighs with chimichurri sauce, Polynesian noodles, grilled shrimp, bread pudding, etc. something for everyone. Service team Denise and Cliff are fast, friendly and attentive. Dining is Disney casual. Entertainment by Kahleti was great to help drown the noisiness of the restaurant. Family enjoyed our meal but feel that the recipe changes since our last visit were not great. Bottom line is that you can do better with so many other dining options when you weigh the high price, frantic Disney hoops to jump through for reservations, etc. service is Disney friendly so that helped.

I visited Ohana at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and I can why this is a popular dining spot. The restaurant serves family-style, all-you-can-eat Hawaiian-inspired flares. Getting a reservation at Ohana is challenging as it is one of the most popular dining experiences at WDW. Ohana is pricey, but its all-you-can-eat style makes it worth every cent. My two favorite items on the menu were the Grilled Chicken with Polynesian-inspired Chimichurri Sauce and the pineapple pudding with caramel sauce. I'm still dreaming of the pudding, definitely one of the best I have had! Honorable mentions: the noodles and dumplings. They live up to the expectations. All the dishes that we had were just wonderful except for the spicy peel-n-eat shrimp. It was missing flavor. I feel it was missing salt, garlic or something. Maybe I'm just trying to match the flavor of a similar dish I ate in Hawaii. We didn't have any alcoholic drinks but we ordered the guava juice and it was the best. Order that one if you can. Tip: If you can find an evening reservation, you can watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks from Ohana at 9:00 p.m.!   There's music and you can really feel the hospitality. After all, 'Ohana means family.