‘AMA‘AMA – Contemporary Island Cooking
Restaurant and Resort
Kapolei
"Reservations at 6:00-table by the lagoon- great for sunset."(5 Tips)
"Make reservations for 5:30-6 so you get an awesome sunset view!"(3 Tips)
"Get the rib-eye for 2 and enjoy the Hawaiian chocolate cake desert!"(2 Tips)
"Pancakes, Waffles and French Toast are the best."(3 Tips)
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James ConantNovember 12, 2012Had the ribeye for 2 special, very good. Bbq ribs in the app was amazing! Hawaiian chocolate cake was soo excellent it didn't last 60 seconds at our table.Britney was our server and she was WONDERFUL!
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Wendy PursellOctober 25, 2013Isaac and Cheryl are great servers! Snapper is terrific, poor chop huge and filet amazing! Love this place ate there twice this week!
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Top flight restaurant for dinner. Great food and beautiful view.Upvote2Downvote
Erica SweeneyAugust 20, 2013Frank was awesome as our waiter!! Definitely follow his recommendations.. He steers you towards incredible food!! Thank you for making out honeymoon a special night at the restaurant!!UpvoteDownvote
Travis McElfreshApril 4, 2012Our waitress was Mele, she was awesome! Great food and incredible view of Lagoon and night sky with Venus and Jupiter out. Get the fresh catch and the Island Salad is a must.Upvote1Downvote
Craig KawamotoJune 22, 2013Having dessert now after a great dinner. Our server Brittany was absolutely amazing!!! If you get her, you're in for a treat. Fabulous service and knowledge of the menu.Upvote1Downvote
Courtney SuchartMarch 13, 2013Michael the host and Kevin the waiter are the BEST! Ask for a table by the water!!! Amazing restaurant with perfect service!
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@joe4presApril 8, 2018Offers the best Ocean View dining experience on that side of the island... Easily
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Theo ValichSeptember 27, 2013Make sure you order the Truffle infused Brie Sandwich w/Burned Tomato soup. This will be the result. :)
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LeiauDecember 9, 2012Great way to start your day! Haupia French toast w/chocolate and peanut butter drizzle-exquisite!!!!
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StephenJanuary 22, 2014I had the absolute greatest service and food. Try the Island Seafood Curry!! And hope you have Kimo the waiter; he's phenomenal.UpvoteDownvote
Sophia GiardinaAugust 10, 2013I got the turkey club with no bacon and no avocado! and sweet potatoe fries. it was so good!!! ps don't ask for Kevin the waiter!UpvoteDownvote- Tommy PicardAugust 15, 2012Ask for seat by front lagoon. Kevin rocks, so tip him well. Make reservations for 5:30-6 so you get an awesome sunset view!UpvoteDownvote
Bill DawsonOctober 20, 2012Ask for Roxanne! She got a big personality and lots of tips for the island - fantastic service.
UpvoteDownvote- David RamirezApril 3, 2015Pancakes, Waffles and French Toast are the best. Also order bread from the bakery!UpvoteDownvote
- Scott MullinsMay 7, 2012Great food. Great entertainment. Get the rib-eye for 2 and enjoy the Hawaiian chocolate cake desert! (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read moreUpvote1Downvote
HONOLULU MagazineMay 2, 2012For the true Disney experience, order dessert (cookies and cream mousse with banana milkshake) from the keiki menu. -New Releases, December 2011Upvote3Downvote
Mike ContiAugust 20, 2012Went here 4 lunch. Lisa was our server, she was freakishly nice. My wife ordered a $18 c'burger w/nada on it, reg fries. The burger came out w/ caramelized onions, sweet potato fries, no cheese. "Eh".UpvoteDownvote
Steve MarijczynNovember 3, 2013For breakfast, order a press pot of 100% Kona coffee and the Gift of Bread basket to start your day.UpvoteDownvote- Excellent high-quality local delicacies. Beautiful view of the ocean.UpvoteDownvote
EdreaOctober 12, 2012Menu is heavy. The presentation the food is fabulous and is a perfect romantic date spot.Upvote1Downvote- Kim Beardmore VanSickleMay 19, 2012Reservations at 6:00-table by the lagoon- great for sunset. The filet was amazing!!Upvote1Downvote
Kirk Van SickleMay 19, 2012Make sure you sit on the east side of the restaurant to enjoy the best sunset viewUpvoteDownvote
Sara DelmarMay 30, 2012Breakfast here is great! Peanut butter and banana stuffed french toast with a pineapple mimosa!UpvoteDownvote
Jeff CroshawJuly 12, 2012The side fruit platter is amazing and huge!! Definitely try it!!UpvoteDownvote
Dave-Sally TupperFebruary 11, 2012Dinner was terrific... I had the goat cheese ravioli, that left room for the chocolate cake.UpvoteDownvote- Dave-Sally TupperMarch 7, 2012Ask for a lagoon side table when booking your reservation. Also, ask to be seated at Kevin's tableUpvote1Downvote
JanellApril 7, 2016The view is amazing, the food is expertly prepared. The service is SERIOUSLY lacking.UpvoteDownvote
Kelly HamlettNovember 13, 2011Ask for the thai ketchup with the sweet potato fries during lunch. So good!UpvoteDownvote
Beverly StilesJanuary 19, 2022I am currently staying at Aulani and this restaurant is closed right now. 🙁UpvoteDownvote
David SchultzApril 16, 2014View: amazing, dinner menu: there is *not* something for everyone here, food: good but doesn't taste like a $100 meal. Overall left feeling it is a bit overrated.UpvoteDownvote- Dave-Sally TupperFebruary 18, 2012Get a reservation for 6 or 6;15, ask for a table by the lagoons.UpvoteDownvote
Teresa OlveraJuly 21, 2012Always ask about the Chef's Daily Special. They serve very large portions.UpvoteDownvote
Ada LuzJanuary 7, 2013La vista es increíble y la comida espectacular . La mejor hora para hacer reserva es las 5:45pm y así ves el atardecer en todo su esplendor
UpvoteDownvote- Patrícia TavaresDecember 15, 2014Peça de entrada o "sea food", vêm uma perna imensa de carangueijo, ostras vivas, camarões tipo coquetel é um polvo delicioso!!😋UpvoteDownvote
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