Dynamic duo at this spectacular lounge! Chad is now working with Arianne and they are a dream team…read more See my other review for information. We love the setting. Champagne and sunset, what could be better?!

The Bar at Hokulea was amazing, had a great lounge feeling with live music, actually ended up being…read moreChristian from Ho'oun'a palying! The cocktails we're excellent and hand crafted, we had the Mail Tai made with Kohana rum and a off the menu Manhattan. Would definitely recommend if you would like an amazing cocktails in a nice and relaxing setting. Will definitely be returning later.

In the morning you have to try the Malasadas ( Portuguese Doughnuts) and in the afternoon - the Ahi…read morePoke Nachos! Pair the Poke with the Lahini Margarita :)

We did the Olelo room for breakfast. They offer hot malasadas individually, as a 6 pack, and as a…read more12-pack. We did the 6 pack figuring there were only 2 of us and 3 malasadas each would have been plenty. We were wrong. They pair so so so well with hot coffee. I haven't had a breakfast treat so good in my life, and I don't expect to again (unless I ever get to Portugal or back to Hawaii)

We got invited to dinner at Monkeypod Kitchen with a big group of friends and their families, and I…read morehave to say it was such a great experience. The food was absolutely delicious -- very flavorful and surprisingly quick to come out considering the size of our group. Our server was amazing. She was so friendly, attentive, and made everyone feel welcome and special. She explained all the specials very well, and when a few menu items ran out, she was very apologetic and accommodating. I especially loved the rib eye and all the sides that came with the entrée. Everything was packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience with great food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. Would definitely come back again.

Eh, I think this place is hyped more than it should be. Service was ok... some delays in…read moreattentiveness for water refills, etc. The vibe is happening with live music, plenty of options for seating indoors or out. Food wasn't anything spectacular to be real. And prices were as to be expected for the location but truly not worth the meal. One and done, I'm good. Best part of the it all? Watching the train pass by!

Atmosphere is awesome. Service is amazing! Drinks are great…read more It's a great experience to go there. Hard to find the room so I recommend to ask how to get there

My friend hosted a girl's night out here and I had no idea what to expect. I had heard of this…read moreplace from another friend who is a concierge so I put it on my "list of stuff to eventually try". Well, I didn't anticipate trying it so soon! We went on a Saturday, getting to the resort before 4:30 and then up we went with our special key from the front desk. We didn't have to use the key. When we got to the room, it is unassuming as it blends in with other rooms...except not. Followed the instructions on the door and it was so cool we closed the door and video taped it. I think it threw off the people working as they expected patrons. The walk in the hallway threw me off a little but after you walk through the small room...WOW. All I had to say was WOW. Because I had no expectation everything was so exciting. There was a "rooftop bar" feel to the place and the view was so nice. (Although I could do with less tree-view) It would have been nice to have been early enough to get seats at the railing but we didn't know you could get there before 4:30 and there was already a few groups there. Seating is first come first serve so we opted for a high top table tucked in the back that the 4 of us could sit and chat but still enjoy the view. I took a few photos but mostly enjoyed the ambiance and the girl talk. I don't know why I thought there would be light pupus but nope, no food. Just some olives and nuts. I wish I took photos of the drink selection menu because I don't remember what was in my drink. The names of the cocktails were fun though! I enjoyed a "Lifted 'Yota" which was fun and tasty. They also serve mocktails if you don't want to have the alcohol. All in all, I loved the experience we had and my friends and I look forward to coming back. I mean, there's an extensive beverage list and I must try something else!

We are here 3 nights. The food was not bad…read more Fish n chips for a snack to share with the family The Cesar salad was great. Add chicken, avocado and bacon for the full effect. The brisket was delicious Kids cheeseburger for the kids Service was always friendly and the ambiance was good. Sports on tv and a view of the beach while you ate.

From the public Lagoon 4 this is the closest restaurant. I had low expectations but the food was…read morevery good and we had great service. Friendly and fast. Our server did great. If course excellent views doesn't hurt. I would gladly return on our next trip to Oahu.

Just had my mom's surprise bday party here in their upstairs mezzanine area and it was amazing! I…read morebooked with Tessa and she was very helpful (and patient because I reply very slow lol). The booking was very straightforward, they don't charge a space rental fee as long as your party spends at least $1000 on food and drinks altogether. It doesn't have to be on one check, as long as it all adds up. We were able to decorate the area a bit for the party. Of course if you plan on partying here be wary of making too much of a mess or damaging things. Kiki then helped me preorder all the food for the party, and she also assisted with the surprise. Ashley was our server for the night and she did amazing! I was bothering her and Kiki and asking them questions all night and they were so nice and patient the entire time. Everyone was so kind and accommodating, it was as if they were family friends :) the speed of service was great too. I know we put the bartenders to WERK but the drinks still came out in such a timely manner. Finally, the food and drinks were BOMB. I've only been here a couple times before this, so I got to try a lot of items i haven't before at the party. Everyone was raving about the food! So many people who haven't been to DB grill before said they found their new spot. And if you like to drink, they have something for everyone. My grandma kept asking for more soju cocktails . The only thing I would warn about is that the AC is poppin upstairs, so bring a jacket. I would give 10 stars if I could. We love the DB grill crew!!!

**DB Grill was a mixed experience for a get-together with friends.**…read more The food was actually pretty good overall. We tried the wings and poke nachos, and both were solid. The portions were good, the prices were decent, and it's the type of menu that works well for sharing with a group. Service was okay. The staff wasn't overly friendly, but they were efficient. Parking was good, and the overall vibe was chill, though it did get a bit noisy. The biggest issue was the condition of the restaurant. The place felt pretty run down. The floors were very dirty, the seats were torn and patched with electrical tape, and the windows were so dirty that we actually thought the restaurant had shut down one day when we were walking by. The bathrooms were also pretty gross, even for a casual bar/restaurant. I wanted to like it more because the food itself was good, but the cleanliness and upkeep really took away from the experience. They definitely need to do a better job maintaining the place. I'd probably only return if I heard they had cleaned up and refreshed the entire restaurant.

Beautiful Resort with top notch service. Yes this is a Disney resort but the Disney part is more…read morelike a sprinkle on top rather than it's whole identity. So many great things there besides the beach. The lazy river and the coral reef that you can snorkel in or just stand and feed the fish is fun too. A few shopping locations and several options to eat as well. I see review regarding cleanliness but everything I saw was clean, well maintained as well as pest free.

My family and I recently stayed at Aulani, and while the resort itself is beautiful and there were…read morecertainly parts of the trip we enjoyed, our overall experience was unfortunately overshadowed by serious cleanliness and pest concerns. During our stay, we discovered ants running across the kitchen area in our room. This was not just a few ants. It appeared to be a clear infestation. I have video showing the extent of the ant issue and what we experienced during our stay. We also spotted roaches on the property, which added to our concern and disappointment. Instead of spending our time relaxing, enjoying the resort, and making the most of what was supposed to be a special Disney vacation, we spent valuable vacation time dealing with pest problems, contacting the front desk, waiting for housekeeping, and following up in person to get the room issue addressed. We contacted the front desk right away. The initial call did not seem to be taken as seriously as we had hoped, and it was only after I went to the front desk in person that housekeeping was promptly sent to the room. To their credit, housekeeping did come, took photos, cleaned the area, and attempted to resolve the situation. However, by that point, the disruption had already taken away from our stay. What made the experience even more frustrating was the response afterward. Nothing was initially offered to address the time we lost, the food we had to throw away, or the overall inconvenience of dealing with ants in our room during a vacation we spent over $8,000 on. When we asked about compensation, we were told housekeeping did not have the authority to offer anything, which I understand. However, after speaking with a manager, we were told nothing further could be done beyond a $100 credit, which felt very disappointing given the circumstances. The most upsetting part was the suggestion that we may have brought the ants in ourselves or that we should have reported the issue at check-in. That response felt dismissive and shifted responsibility onto us instead of acknowledging the seriousness of the problem. As someone with over 20 years of experience in the pest control industry, I found that explanation very hard to accept. I hate to put this out there, but I feel obligated to share our experience. Many families save for a long time for a trip like this, and they deserve to know what they could potentially experience, especially when paying Disney resort prices and expecting a certain standard of cleanliness and service. Aulani is a beautiful property and has the potential to be an incredible vacation experience, but this stay did not meet the standard I expected from Disney. The pest issues themselves were bad enough, but the time wasted addressing them and the lack of a meaningful response made the experience much more disappointing. I truly hope management takes these types of cleanliness concerns more seriously in the future. Guests should not have to spend their vacation dealing with ants in their room, food loss, and repeated follow-up just to have an issue properly addressed.

Service was amazing, there was a long line but it moved quickly. These coffees were so perfect and…read moredelicious. Great vibes all around. Perfect for grabbing a coffee and taking a walk on the beach, or even eating down at the beach!

Stacy! Was amazing, she helped us pick the perfect drinks and kept us company! As previous cast…read moremembers she seriously made it a "Magical Night"

This was our second time here. I believe after covid it changed. The food is brought to table, and…read morethe malasadas were my favorite part. The best on island, better than Leonard's in my opinion. The dough was so soft and bread was sweet, no toughness at all. The food was good, my daughter had waffles, a drink, malasada and fruit that came with her meal. She was so happy and so was I. The characters are great with interaction. I noticed them interacting with everyone, not just the standard hi and bye but went above and beyond to make experiences at each table. They made us feel special. There was live music, she also interacted with the crowd and her singing just elevated the entire experience. This place is not only for food, but to experience the Disney magic and I definitely felt that here. A must if you're staying at Aulani.

This has been our 4th visit to Makahiki as we usually do dinner reservations at least once during…read moreour Aulani stay. Service is always top notch and we always leave with lots of leftovers. I never have done the character breakfast so this review is purely for their dinner experience. I kinda wish though that they change up the menu more as I recall the menu not changing much each time we visit. The dinner menu is a set 3 course meal where you have to pick an appetizer, main entree, and dessert. The kids have a set 3 course meal to choose from as well. This time I ordered their ahi tuna special, which so happened to be the special over 2 years ago lol! I chose their corn chowder as my appetizer and honestly after the cheesy bread rolls and soup, I was pretty stuffed by the time my entree came. It was still a lot of food, and I only took like 3 bites before o threw in the towel. As for the dessert, I chose the dulce de leche cheesecake, which deviates from the usual Mickey brownie with ice cream that I ordered. I still prefer the brownie now that I've tried both. Ambiance is nice and I actually prefer the outdoor seating because I find the architecture and landscape of the resort so beautiful. Overall a solid Disney dining experience, with large portions all around. Definitely worth trying at least once especially if you're staying at the resort!

Best food I've had in Hawaii! The Salmon knocked my socks off. The hubs loved the veal and…read morenoodles. I highly recommend this place if you happen to be in Kapolei, Oahu.

Longhi's is one of the two restaurants at the Marriott Ko Olina in Oahu and it's an easy spot if…read moreyou want an early brunch--they start serving at 8am. The menu is pretty mixed too, so you can go for breakfast or jump straight into things like pasta or a sandwich. The fish and chips were delicious! The batter was light, not too greasy or heavy, and the shoestring fries definitely hit the spot. The açaí bowl was really good too. It's made with açaí and mango sorbet and loaded with fruit--bananas, pineapple, strawberries, blueberries. Super refreshing and actually pretty filling. The lobster Benedict was the letdown. The sourdough kind of took over the whole dish, and the lobster was chewy and oddly cold. Not something I'd order again. On the plus side, the service was great--everyone was really friendly and attentive, which made the experience better overall. Definitely a convenient spot at the resort, but I'd stick to the basics next time.