Casual hotel lounge offering cocktails & small plates, plus live Hawaiian music & an outside patio.
Melissa Bolduc
As you can imagine, the ‘Ōlelo Room in Disney’s Aulani is quite expensive. With that out of the way…the food was phenomenal. I had an Ube martini and steak bites that may have been the best steak I’ve ever had. We also got a sushi roll to share and it was so fresh and full of flavor. The service was great and made even better when our waiter got on stage and danced a hula. It was all so lovely that we went back a second time just for the steak bites…and had the macadamia old fashioned-definitely not my favorite- much too sweet for my liking.
Take the time to look around at the decor- ‘Ōlelo means language and all around the room are people, animals, characters, etc and how to say them in Hawaiian. It’s really creative.
… moreGlez Me
The sushi in this place is great. Service was a little slow and they never refilled the water glass .
Atmosphere at night is okay, but they need better lighting. Even though there was a light at the table it wasn’t enough light to see the menu or in my case to see the food I was eating. Live music is a nice touch.
… moreRyan Chua
This restaurant serves small bar food and sushi/sashimi dishes. They also have a full bar where you could easily get any cocktails you want. The staff were friendly throughout our time there. The sushi portion was large for what I was expecting since it’s a Disney property. Also when we were there they had live Hawaiian music playing which was a nice bonus!
… moreK. T.
Came here for the first time with my friends. Everyone knows and loves Leonard’s Malasadas, but my friends swear by the Olelo’s Malasadas being either just as delicious or even better whaaaaaat. Anyways, we order about 10 malasadas. They’re definitely larger than Leonards. In fact, they look like the buns used for the McDonald’s hamburgers. Anyways, it is very delicious as well and even more so when it’s warm. We basically smashed most of the box within minutes lol. Overall, definitely something to grab while you’re here. I probably wouldn’t drive all the way here to pick it up, but l’d say it’s delicious in its own way so I can’t really compare the 02 malasada shops, but at least one doesn’t have a crazy long line and another has the beautiful surroundings of Disney characters.
The staff were fast and friendly. Parking is located in their paid parking garage, but don’t forget to validate your ticket. Lots of tables in and around the Aulani Hotel. If you’re not a guest of the hotel, I believe you’re not allowed outside so be mindful of that.
… moreRobert Chancer
This is a great place to hang out after a long day. They have Sushi, appetizers and desserts along with a good selection of fancy drinks. You can check the online menus to see if it fits your budget. The portions are good and can be used as a light dinner on nights after you over indulge at lunch. The Hawaiian music is great. The service is as attentive as you want
… moreNicholas Bergerson
Wonderful atmosphere with a delicious menu of authentic prestige quality Hawaiian food. The cocktails were delicious and delivered in presentation.
The wait team created a welcoming experience and ensured the table was comfortable. The live outdoor music paired alongside a magnificent sunset exceeded the expectations of my family.
… moreAndrew 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.
… moreCharly Hillman
The food was fantastic and overall a great experience. Live music and a great ambiance. If you call, you can normally get a reservation whether or not you are staying at the hotel. Incredible sushi and good drinks. Good for families or adults and very friendly service.
… moreRodrigo Arb de Castro
Let me start with the great part: the atmosphere of this place couldn’t be better, especially if you’re sitting outside under the stars. They also have live music daily, which makes it even more special. In terms of food, we mostly tried their sushi menu and we thought it was ok, the fish is fresh but the nigiri had too much rice, the soy sauce was a bit salty and the wasabi (in the shape of Mikey ears) was somewhat hard.
… moreHolly Roussell
We visited The Olelo Room a few times during our stay at Ko Olina and highly recommend! Great for families, groups of friends or a couple. I would give 5 stars to the lovely bartenders, our server Tasha, and the live music on Tuesday and Saturdays.
In my opinion, The Olelo Room has the best live music programming you can find among different Ko Olina locations.
The food offering is also perfect for snacking with a cocktail, and portions are generous.
The only negative aspect of our visit (for which I would give one star) was the overtly rude, unfriendly and inefficient front desk hostess. It is so unusual to have such attitude in Hawaii, and beyond that I would have really expected a little more joy and Aloha from a Disney resort.
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