Sadly as someone that eats a lot of sushi, I would not be able to recommend this place to anyone. My wife and I had dinner here and ordered maguro nigiri, torched hamachi nigiri, unagi nigiri, sake nigiri and a Godzilla roll. It should be noted that maguro here is ahi tuna (yellow fin tuna), and not blue fin. I didn’t find it very good as nigiri, might be good as poke. The torched hamachi also had a mayonnaise sauce on it that was not appetizing. The salmon, unagi and roll were decent but at $15 dollars per nigiri order I would go to an authentic place in Waipahu, Kapolei or even Honolulu so you don’t feel like you wasted money. There is a ton of better sushi in the area. The atmosphere was great, they had a live band and the property is amazing. The drinks were good, but our server only stopped by our table once when the place was fairly empty. Overall we were not big fans and would not return for food, maybe drinks. You do not have to be a hotel guest to dine here either, anyone is welcome. Definitely has a fancy vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Al Pilialoha
I’m amazed how old and tired the menu is. I saw kids with small pizzas and spaghetti, but didn’t see it on the menu. Another had a bowl of rice, that’s not on the menu. Where’s the local flair … it’s bad!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Shawn
$50 breakfast. First our reservation was made incorrectly but they fixed it and we just waited a bit to get in. Pretty sure the starter parfait was made with canned pineapple(We are in Hawaii). The bacon was like cardboard. The kids didn’t eat their food(just the two strawberries each that were in their plates). My wife didn’t like it. I didn’t want to tip on our $200 breakfast. The staff seemed uninterested and tired. The waiter even chased us down as we were leaving for a tip. If you are going to charge high prices you can at least have high quality fresh food. This resort is a fake representation of Hawaii with none a the qualities that Hawaii is known for.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
iris Michel
Great sushi, excellent ambience
Daniel G.
Nice dining experience that's on the upper end of pricing, but didn't feel too outrageous. They have live music at nights and outdoor seating inside the Disney Aulani resort. You can park in self parking, use entrance by check-in as the street level gate requires a hotel card, and have it validated for 2 1/2 hours with a $50 purchase. The menu includes a bit of everything, but id review before going. They are exceptional with allergens and also have 8 different mocktails for those not wanting alcohol. Overall a great place to relax with family/friends/dates.Dietary restrictions: They are knowledgeable about allergens, put them on the receipt, and put a little allergy stick in the food to confirm it was addressed.Parking: Park at the Disney Aulani Guest parking near check-in. Free 2 1/2 hour validation with $50 purchase.Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu and koi fish pond kids may enjoy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
keith beekie
This is a terrific bar. All the bartenders speak Hawaiian which is very special. The theming of the bar is shadow boxes filled with a wood carving of an animal or object and the Hawaiian word for it underneath. The bartenders are great and all the drinks are well balanced. If you are a DVC member they offer a mixology class to learn how to make some of these drinks but with small twists. The food is very tasty and pairs well with the cocktails. Definitely a must try
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Myrna Daniels
The manager here is not interested in feedback about their 2hr.limit.Instead,when an 86 year old man expressed disappointment about this ,he was confronted by the manager and told that she was going to call security to escort him out even though he was just quietly watching the performance that he came a great distance to see.She and the waitress were just interested in pushing more alcohol even though there is no drink or food limit posted. No one in any authority did anything to help. Walt Disney would be ashamed. A.Mc.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Dominique Stroud
Overall our waitress was nice the food not great and the DVC “special drink” was just blue drink with a ton of Sour mix! Was worse! We got food poisoning!! On our Honeymoon nonetheless!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Andrew Magnotta
After experiencing everything that Aulani has to offer during our stay, I can confidently say that this is the best restaurant on property. It's a shame that it's really only open for limited hours at dinner. Also, there are no reservations so you'll potentially need to be patient with their wait-list. That said, it's worth it. They advertise that they serve breakfast, but the only food they had were malasadas. We ate here more than once during our stay and tried a variety of items from the menu. There wasn't anything we were disappointed with. In addition to the food, there's a great cocktail menu and they have live entertainment every evening. If you're planning to visit Aulani make certain that you check this place out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
whiskeysix
Everything we ordered was fantastic! My favorite was the naan dip, so addictive. We ordered sushi, vegetarian tacos, sliders, and chicken bites. Amazing. It’s first come, first served, and then they start a waitlist. Live music, great cocktails, and of course, excellent customer service. Love this place and the Aulani resort.
We enjoyed a drink and snack here around 915pm. Although it was near to closing time (10pm), we were warmly greeted by Shyann. She was so friendly and attentive, answering all of our questions and returning to check on us repeatedly. The atmosphere was perfect, with the live music under the moon and stars.My husband had the Old Koa Canoe (their spin on an Old Fashioned), which he enjoyed enough to get another of. I had the Lychee en Voyage, which smelled delicious but was a little more tart than optimal for my taste.We shared the bacon cheeseburger sliders and a coffee cheesecake. The sliders were delicious! My husband loves cheesecake, and he was happy with this rendition.All in all, we had a beautiful night cap and bite before heading to bed. I wish they were open a bit later, but its understandable since they are located amidst the hotel guest rooms.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Audrey H.
We arrived a little before closing time for the morning and ordered a cinnamon bun and a Lava Flow drink. The employee was kind and generous to give us an extra cinnamon bun because he felt badly for making us wait, but it had been less than 5 minutes which I did not mind at all. The cinnamon buns were very big and the drink was smooth and refreshing.The ambience here was very pleasant. What made it special was the wooden carving decor all around. This was a perfect place to grab a snack and a drink at the resort.
Anna H
We queued just before 5 and we were seated quickly and where we wanted to sit. A beautiful setting and excellent service as always. Food arrived quickly and it was very tasty. Decent sized portions but expensive. Only something we could do once but a good experience.
Cathy Hall
Can’t speak to drinks or food but my husband and I came out every night just to enjoy the music. Harrison and Jeff are fantastic. The best ! Don’t miss them!
Atmosphere: 5
Ada M.
This is a great place. Very pricy but you're really coming here for the magical romantic deduce atmosphere. The drinks I liked expect the tropical mai Thai because it was too bitter for me. Other than that the drinks were good. I especially loved the lilikoi-lada and the lychee en voyage cocktail. Those were very good. The sushi was good nothing special but this atmosphere is incredible. The design of this place was so thoughtful and intentional. The service was good. We were attended to even though they were very busy.
Sadly as someone that eats a lot of sushi, I would not be able to recommend this place to anyone. My wife and I had dinner here and ordered maguro nigiri, torched hamachi nigiri, unagi nigiri, sake nigiri and a Godzilla roll. It should be noted that maguro here is ahi tuna (yellow fin tuna), and not blue fin. I didn’t find it very good as nigiri, might be good as poke. The torched hamachi also had a mayonnaise sauce on it that was not appetizing. The salmon, unagi and roll were decent but at $15 dollars per nigiri order I would go to an authentic place in Waipahu, Kapolei or even Honolulu so you don’t feel like you wasted money. There is a ton of better sushi in the area. The atmosphere was great, they had a live band and the property is amazing. The drinks were good, but our server only stopped by our table once when the place was fairly empty. Overall we were not big fans and would not return for food, maybe drinks. You do not have to be a hotel guest to dine here either, anyone is welcome. Definitely has a fancy vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
I’m amazed how old and tired the menu is. I saw kids with small pizzas and spaghetti, but didn’t see it on the menu. Another had a bowl of rice, that’s not on the menu. Where’s the local flair … it’s bad!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
$50 breakfast. First our reservation was made incorrectly but they fixed it and we just waited a bit to get in. Pretty sure the starter parfait was made with canned pineapple(We are in Hawaii). The bacon was like cardboard. The kids didn’t eat their food(just the two strawberries each that were in their plates). My wife didn’t like it. I didn’t want to tip on our $200 breakfast. The staff seemed uninterested and tired. The waiter even chased us down as we were leaving for a tip. If you are going to charge high prices you can at least have high quality fresh food. This resort is a fake representation of Hawaii with none a the qualities that Hawaii is known for.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great sushi, excellent ambience
Nice dining experience that's on the upper end of pricing, but didn't feel too outrageous. They have live music at nights and outdoor seating inside the Disney Aulani resort. You can park in self parking, use entrance by check-in as the street level gate requires a hotel card, and have it validated for 2 1/2 hours with a $50 purchase. The menu includes a bit of everything, but id review before going. They are exceptional with allergens and also have 8 different mocktails for those not wanting alcohol. Overall a great place to relax with family/friends/dates.Dietary restrictions: They are knowledgeable about allergens, put them on the receipt, and put a little allergy stick in the food to confirm it was addressed.Parking: Park at the Disney Aulani Guest parking near check-in. Free 2 1/2 hour validation with $50 purchase.Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu and koi fish pond kids may enjoy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a terrific bar. All the bartenders speak Hawaiian which is very special. The theming of the bar is shadow boxes filled with a wood carving of an animal or object and the Hawaiian word for it underneath. The bartenders are great and all the drinks are well balanced. If you are a DVC member they offer a mixology class to learn how to make some of these drinks but with small twists. The food is very tasty and pairs well with the cocktails. Definitely a must try
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The manager here is not interested in feedback about their 2hr.limit.Instead,when an 86 year old man expressed disappointment about this ,he was confronted by the manager and told that she was going to call security to escort him out even though he was just quietly watching the performance that he came a great distance to see.She and the waitress were just interested in pushing more alcohol even though there is no drink or food limit posted. No one in any authority did anything to help. Walt Disney would be ashamed. A.Mc.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Overall our waitress was nice the food not great and the DVC “special drink” was just blue drink with a ton of Sour mix! Was worse! We got food poisoning!! On our Honeymoon nonetheless!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
After experiencing everything that Aulani has to offer during our stay, I can confidently say that this is the best restaurant on property. It's a shame that it's really only open for limited hours at dinner. Also, there are no reservations so you'll potentially need to be patient with their wait-list. That said, it's worth it. They advertise that they serve breakfast, but the only food they had were malasadas. We ate here more than once during our stay and tried a variety of items from the menu. There wasn't anything we were disappointed with. In addition to the food, there's a great cocktail menu and they have live entertainment every evening. If you're planning to visit Aulani make certain that you check this place out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything we ordered was fantastic! My favorite was the naan dip, so addictive. We ordered sushi, vegetarian tacos, sliders, and chicken bites. Amazing. It’s first come, first served, and then they start a waitlist. Live music, great cocktails, and of course, excellent customer service. Love this place and the Aulani resort.
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We enjoyed a drink and snack here around 915pm. Although it was near to closing time (10pm), we were warmly greeted by Shyann. She was so friendly and attentive, answering all of our questions and returning to check on us repeatedly. The atmosphere was perfect, with the live music under the moon and stars.My husband had the Old Koa Canoe (their spin on an Old Fashioned), which he enjoyed enough to get another of. I had the Lychee en Voyage, which smelled delicious but was a little more tart than optimal for my taste.We shared the bacon cheeseburger sliders and a coffee cheesecake. The sliders were delicious! My husband loves cheesecake, and he was happy with this rendition.All in all, we had a beautiful night cap and bite before heading to bed. I wish they were open a bit later, but its understandable since they are located amidst the hotel guest rooms.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We arrived a little before closing time for the morning and ordered a cinnamon bun and a Lava Flow drink. The employee was kind and generous to give us an extra cinnamon bun because he felt badly for making us wait, but it had been less than 5 minutes which I did not mind at all. The cinnamon buns were very big and the drink was smooth and refreshing.The ambience here was very pleasant. What made it special was the wooden carving decor all around. This was a perfect place to grab a snack and a drink at the resort.
We queued just before 5 and we were seated quickly and where we wanted to sit. A beautiful setting and excellent service as always. Food arrived quickly and it was very tasty. Decent sized portions but expensive. Only something we could do once but a good experience.
Can’t speak to drinks or food but my husband and I came out every night just to enjoy the music. Harrison and Jeff are fantastic. The best ! Don’t miss them!
Atmosphere: 5
This is a great place. Very pricy but you're really coming here for the magical romantic deduce atmosphere. The drinks I liked expect the tropical mai Thai because it was too bitter for me. Other than that the drinks were good. I especially loved the lilikoi-lada and the lychee en voyage cocktail. Those were very good. The sushi was good nothing special but this atmosphere is incredible. The design of this place was so thoughtful and intentional. The service was good. We were attended to even though they were very busy.