Reviews of Kona Cafe Lunch/Dinner

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75

Rating

7.28 / 10

Recommended By

77%



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Kona Cafe

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Reviewed by DoleWhipDude Review Date: 04/30/2023

Rating: (8)
Recommended

I'm surprised by the generally low rating for Kona Cafe, since my family really enjoyed it when we were there for dinner in October of 2021. Sure, the theming isn't all that immersive, and our service was less than stellar. But...the food! I ordered the deconstructed Mahi BLT - it was fantastic. I'm not sure what they used to season the bacon, but it was the best I've ever had, and my son agreed. My daughter ordered the sushi and loved it. Kona Cafe also has some good non-alcoholic drink options, which we enjoyed. Fortunately, we had heard through the grapevine that we could order the same pineapple-coconut bread pudding with ice cream and caramel sauce that was served at 'Ohana (it appears now to have been formally added to the menu, although it wasn't at the time). WOW. It was amazing! It was the best dessert we had during our entire time at Disney World (and we ate a lot of desserts!) It's worth eating here just for the dessert alone!

Pros:

At the Polynesian, affordable, great food, the best dessert ever!

Cons:

Service wasn't great, lacks a bit in atmosphere
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Reviewed by DisneyandUniversal4Ever Review Date: 02/08/2023

Rating: (10)
Recommended

Amazing food and drinks for adults and kids! Amazing service and servers!

Pros:

Amazing food and drinks for adults and kids! Amazing service and servers!

Cons:

Not really any
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Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 02/06/2023

Rating: (2)
Not Recommended

So disappointed with the Pupu Platter as appetizer for dinner. The breading was salty & overpowered taste of calamari, Rick shrimp & fish. Should have sent it back.

Pros:

Service was good

Cons:

Unsatisfactory food, especially for a Disney hotel restaurant.
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Reviewed by lauren94 Review Date: 08/16/2022

Rating: (5)
Not Recommended

This place was not my favorite. The food was very average.

Pros:

In a great location.

Cons:

Food
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Reviewed by Mommacolorado Review Date: 02/07/2022

Rating: (9)
Recommended

I'm sorry but is the bread pudding what dreams are made of? ok so we only went here because I couldn't sit through another preset menu... I can't eat that much food and not being able to take left overs really felt wasteful. I was dying to try the Bread Pudding from Ohana that everyone talks about and even though it wasn't on the Kona menu.. we rolled the dice and made Kona reservations. Okay.. it was really good. We got basically all the Ohana sides and they did not disappoint.. plus our waiter noticed my son's Star Wars gear and showed off his star wars tatoos! It was awesome and instantly made him my kiddos favorite server of the week. We hadn't had the best service throughout the week and having that moment was such a great relief. We really had a great night here and a great dinner. It wasn't cheap but everything was great!

Pros:

Ohana food without having to book Ohana

Cons:

none
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Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 08/06/2021

Rating: (8)
Recommended

We went to Kona Cafe for dinner the first night of our trip. We started out with Keiki juice which was really good. The apps, which were the wings and potstickers, did not disappoint! Very yummy. The bread service was also quite good. Our sushi was fresh and delicious, and my son’s strip steak was wonderful. My husband had the mahi BLT and was expecting a sandwich. It’s actually a salad. For dessert we had the bread pudding which is amazing. Our server Macarena was fantastic. This place was great!

Pros:

Great apps, sushi, pineapple bread, dessert

Cons:

?
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Reviewed by PixieDust6 Review Date: 08/01/2021

Rating: (9)
Recommended

Since Kona Cafe offers TOGO from the restaurant, I could not pass up getting an order of Sticky Wings ( Glazed Chicken Wings) to eat poolside. These wings are a long time favorite of mine and to get them without table service seemed like a great thing to do. They were quick with my order and it came in a nicely sealed brown box. Their were 6 meaty wings (separated) at least and they did not disappoint. They are not spicy but have a wonderful sweet sauce with a bit of tang. You can add more spice if desired but I think they are great just the way they are. Great snack option (they are an appetizer on the menu) or have as a meal and get some fries at Capn' Cooks. Would get again if TOGO stays as an option longer.

Pros:

TOGO is a great option to dining inside

Cons:

None
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Reviewed by Merlovesdisney97 Review Date: 06/29/2021

Rating: (9)
Recommended

I was so nervous to come based on some previous reviews but all my worry was for nothing. This place is amazing! Our server, Carol, made us laugh all night long and gave us excellent, quick service. We had a later dinner, around 8:30… we didn’t have to wait for a table at all, in fact they seated us a few minutes before our reservation. The bread basket was just average bread but after a long day at the parks, it hit the spot. Started off with some sushi and it was great. Perfect size to eat by yourself, but we split it three ways (it comes with 8 pieces). I had the short rib and it instantly tied for the best entree I’ve ever had at Disney (next to the mahi mahi at coral reef). My boyfriend had the airline chicken and it was ok, just not what we were expecting and probably wouldn’t get it again because it just doesn’t compare to that short rib. I mean everything on the plate was perfection—the rib was insanely tender, not too well done, and shreds so easily with just a fork. The broccolini and mashed potatoes were a perfect compliment to the beef. To finish us off, our server brought the pineapple bread pudding that they usually have at O’hana and my soul was singing. Also, someone in our party is vegetarian and was nervous to find something on the menu to fit her needs, but the chef made a stir fry with tofu just for her. It definitely added some extra Disney magic to our day! Our service was just excellent all around. Keep in mind, Polynesian Village is under construction (summer 2021), and it was kind of hard to find since we are not familiar with the resort layout and a few minutes walk from where an Uber dropped us off. Overall a great experience to end a great day at Disney. Will definitely be back.

Pros:

Great service, some incredible dishes, not too crowded later in the evening, bread pudding from O’hana

Cons:

Not all dishes are as great as the short rib, kind of hard to find if you’re not familiar with Polynesian Village
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Reviewed by LisaLLJ Review Date: 05/18/2021

Rating: (5)
Not Recommended

First, our server was the sweetest and service was fantastic. I was very disappointed with the food. I was super excited to try the Pork Belly Noodle Bowl but I really didn’t live up to my expectations. The pork was very chewy. The sauce and noodles were delicious but this mean was definitely not worth the cost.

Pros:

Two words…Lapu Lapu! This drink was exactly what I needed for the first night of my Orlando vacation. Service was excellent.

Cons:

Overpriced for the quality of the food.
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Reviewed by SMDeMauro Review Date: 01/14/2021

Rating: (9)
Recommended

Delicious, fresh food. Nice sushi options, but also delicious wings. The burger was very good. And the bread pudding dessert is amazing! Even if you don't like bread pudding normally (I don't), try it!

Pros:

Fresh, lighter options. But also that bread pudding!

Cons:

If you're not into sushi or seafood, the additional options are somewhat limited.
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