Disney Aulani Ama Ama Restaurant Review

While we can’t say all of the dining options at Disney Aulani could be considered “must-do”, the best meal we ate while at Aulani was at Ama Ama. Considered Aulani’s fine dining experience, if your budget can allow it, Ama Ama should be experienced at least once during your trip.

Disney Aulani Ama Ama Details

Disney’s Ama Ama restaurant offers up signature dining with views of the Ko Olina Beach, in an open air atmosphere. Featuring cultural cuisine at it’s finest, this beachside restaurant, is perfect for an elegant evening out.

Ama Ama Hours

‘AMA‘AMA is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. The restaurant is open Wednesday through Sunday.

• Hours: 5 PM- 8:30 PM
• Days Open: Wednesdays- Sundays

Ama Ama Location

‘AMA‘AMA is located beside the Waikolohe Valley pool area, just steps from the beach.

How Long is Dinner at Ama Ama?

Over the course of our meal through dessert, we were probably at Ama Ama for close to 2 hours, so if you’re looking to eat here during your trip, be sure to allow yourself enough time to actually enjoy it. 

Does Ama Ama have a dress code? 

Yes, Ama Ama does have a dress code! While they don’t require anything fancy, they do require Resort Causal dress and all attire should be ” family-friendly” to align with the family-friendly atmosphere. Shoes and shirts are required and although this might be a no-brainer, it should be noted. No clothes with rips(goodbye distressed denim) or offensive graphics on tees. So while you don’t have to wear your Sunday best, if you follow a few simple rules, you’ll be in good shape.

Disney Aulani Ama Ama Reservations

Dining reservations can be made 30 days in advance. Although reservations are recommended, if you forget to make reservations or procrastinate, they occasionally do have walk-ups, so it never hurts to ask if they have availability or cancellations. We made our reservations about 2 weeks before our trip and there were plenty of available spots, but we also visited during the off-season in the middle of May, so we recommend erring on the side of caution and making the reservation as soon as you know you want to go. You can always cancel later. 

Disney Aulani Ama Ama Atmosphere

Ama Ama at Disney’s Aulani features an elevated menu in a gorgeous setting. Overlooking the lagoon, the views from Ama Ama cannot be beat. Ama Ama at Disney’s Aulani Resort has outdoor seating that is classy, yet in an I’m-in-Hawaii type of way, so it’s not too fussy or stuffy.  The outdoor vibe is relaxing and beautiful. And if you make a reservation for dinner you can watch the sunset over the lagoon right from your table.

The meal is meant to be enjoyed leisurely, so while the service felt a bit slow to us, it also felt like it was purposely set up that way. Which was nice because we never felt hurried or rushed. Which was a much-needed break from our Disney Aulani Road Trip around Oahu earlier that day.

Disney Aulani Ama Ama Menu

Ama Ama at Aulani serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And although we only had dinner here, breakfast sounded absolutely delicious and is on our list for next time. 

Ama Ama Dinner 

For dinner, you can count on delicious seafood options as well as classics like New York Strip Steak, Free Range Chicken, and Colorado Lamb. They also offer a wide array of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to add to your meal. The menu is almost completely gluten-free, with a plant-based option available for every course to ensure every type of dietary need can experience the very best of Hawai‘i’s flavors!

On the menu you can get dishes like the “Lox” opakapaka with greens, citrus and raw and pickled vegetables; and the Savory Pork Belly with “scanlan sauce,” onion, kiawe honey and Okinawan sweet potato

We got the Scallops with a mac nut brown butter sauce and the New York Strip Steak with Asian chimichurri. The scallops were cooked to perfection, which, if you’re a seafood lover, you know is key when eating out. And the steak was perfectly seasoned and delicious. They also have a wide variety of side dishes that you can add to your entrees or order separately if you have a smaller appetite. Here’s the Ama Ama Dinner Menu.  And if you’re vegan or vegetarian, you can see the Ama Ama Plant Based Menu too.

Ama Ama Kid’s Menu feature classic options like macaroni and cheese and cheeseburgers. So, if you’re visiting with children ages 3-9, be sure to peruse it before you go, to make sure there is something they will like. Check out the Ama Ama Kids Menu.

Ama Ama Dessert

For dessert, you can look forward to Pineapple Cheesecake, Flourless Chocolate Cake and a Mocha Chantilly Cake. Flavors such as lilikoʻi, calamansi, coconut, mango, macadamia and Kona coffee are all on the menu in some way. You can see the whole dessert menu here, and everything we had was delicious. 

Disney Aulani Ama Ama Cost

Ama Ama was the best meal we had while at Aulani, hands down, but it will cost you. At $130 per adult and $57 per child, you really are paying for extremely high quality food here. It’s the type of cost that you’ll want to make sure you add to your Disney Aulani Resort Budget, especially if you have a large party.

• Dinner: $130 per adult ( 4 Course or Plant Based)
• Wine Pairing: $75 per adult
• Kid’s Dinner: $57 per child (Ages 3-9)

We love food, so for us, food usually takes a huge chunk of our budget and we expect it. However, if you’re traveling with pickier eaters, would rather spend your money on other things, or don’t want to take time out of your time at the resort for a long meal, then you may want to consider skipping it.

Is Disney Aulani Ama Ama Worth it?

Overall, Ama Ama was expensive, but I would highly recommend it if your budget allows it. With a beautiful setting and delicious food, this is a splurge we think you deserve on your trip to Aulani. After all, you’re on vacation!