'Ama 'Ama
Ko Olina, Kapolei
Restaurant in Kapolei, United States
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Price
$100–150per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book 'Ama 'Ama if you want a composed resort dinner in Kapolei without making the evening complicated. 'Ama 'Ama works better for couples and small groups than for diners chasing a specific counter-style format.
About 'Ama 'Ama
Should you book 'Ama 'Ama in Kapolei? Judge it by its schedule and fit. It is open for dinner service Wednesday through Sunday from 5–8:30 PM, with Monday and Tuesday closed.
That makes 'Ama 'Ama a better candidate for a planned evening meal than for an impromptu lunch or daytime stop. The dress code is smart casual, so plan for a polished but not overly formal dinner.
Book for a planned Kapolei dinner, not a quick daytime bite
Consider 'Ama 'Ama for its clear dinner window: Wednesday through Sunday, 5–8:30 PM. Lunch service is not available.
If you want to compare before deciding, look at other options such as Makahiki, La Hiki, MINA's Fish House, Hokulea, or Noe. Treat those comparisons as a way to match the evening to your plans rather than as a ranking.
Planning Baseline
In summary: 'Ama 'Ama is a smart-casual Kapolei dinner option open Wednesday through Sunday evenings.
The key details are the Kapolei location, smart-casual dress code, and dinner hours from Wednesday through Sunday. Other questions, including menu specifics, dietary accommodations, service format, and price, should be directly before you commit.
Located inside
HotelAulani, A Disney Resort & SpaFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 92 Aliinui Dr, Kapolei, HI 96707
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- disneyaulani.com
- Phone
- +18664434763
The take
The Take
The Vibe
At 'Ama 'Ama the setting and the food are in dialogue: open-air dining places the lagoon and the horizon on the same sightline as your plate, with no glass barrier to soften the relationship between meal and water. The salt air moves through freely, and the room is composed to earn its view rather than rely on it. The overall impression is calm, considered and quietly refined: an oceanfront dining room that rewards attention to provenance and the seasonality of its seafood and local produce.
Best For
This is primarily a dinner destination: an ocean-side restaurant inside the Aulani resort that suits date nights and special evenings when scenery matters as much as the cuisine. Because the menu and service are presented as part of a more considered dining tier in West O‘ahu, it works well for couples and small groups seeking a focused, scenic meal rather than casual daytime fare. The resort location and unobstructed waterfront orientation make it a strong pick for visitors who want a polished, place-specific Hawaiian dining experience.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the restaurant’s seafood and Hawaiian regional-cuisine focus: the signature ahi poke and lox opakapaka point to the kitchen’s ocean-driven strengths, while pork belly provides a rich counterpoint. Ask for a table oriented to the lagoon so the water and horizon are part of your meal: the dining room is intentionally arranged to prioritize that sightline. Given the emphasis on local sourcing and careful preparation, order a few small plates to share so you can sample multiple house highlights.
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxing luxury with ocean breezes, elegant beachside setting, light fixtures inspired by Hawaiian fishing elements, and stunning sunset views over the water.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Prix fixe
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- lox opakapaka
- Pork Belly
- ahi poke
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 92 Aliinui Dr, Kapolei, HI 96707
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 5–8:30 PM
- Thursday
- 5–8:30 PM
- Friday
- 5–8:30 PM
- Saturday
- 5–8:30 PM
- Sunday
- 5–8:30 PM
Location
92 Aliinui Dr, Kapolei, HI 96707 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Makahiki, Notable alternative
- MINA's Fish House, Notable alternative
- Noe, Notable alternative
- Hokulea, Notable alternative
- La Hiki, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in the Kapolei and Ko Olina dining mix
Makahiki is the more obvious choice if the brief is family-friendly resort dining, while 'Ama 'Ama is the better fit for a quieter dinner with a more adult, composed feel. Choose La Hiki when you want an in-Kapolei alternative that keeps the hotel-dining convenience but gives you another room and atmosphere to compare.
MINA's Fish House is the cross-shop for seafood-focused resort dining, especially if the meal itself matters more than staying close to Kapolei. Noe is the better contrast for diners leaning toward a more polished Italian-leaning resort night. Both make sense if you are willing to leave the immediate Kapolei lane for a more specific dining identity.
Hokulea works better as an easier, lower-pressure alternative when the priority is convenience and a lighter commitment. For booking ease, 'Ama 'Ama is a sensible first check when harder resort reservations are not worth the effort.
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Compare 'Ama 'Ama
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 'Ama 'Ama | Kapolei | No published awards |
| Makahiki | Ko Olina | No published awards |
| MINA’s Fish House | Oahu | No published awards |
| Noe | Ko Olina | No published awards |
| Hokulea | Oahu | No published awards |
| La Hiki | Kapolei | No published awards |
How 'Ama 'Ama Kapolei compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at 'Ama 'Ama?
Dinner is the only service offered, from 5–8:30 PM Wednesday through Sunday.
What should I wear to 'Ama 'Ama?
The dress code is smart casual. For a dinner between 5–8:30 PM, plan on smart-casual attire.
What are alternatives to 'Ama 'Ama?
Other options to compare include Makahiki, La Hiki, MINA's Fish House, Noe, and Hokulea.
