Makahiki
Ko Olina, Kapolei
Restaurant in Kapolei, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Makahiki is the practical Ko Olina choice when convenience, comfort, and an occasion-friendly resort setting matter more than chasing a destination dinner. Use it as the flexible meal in a multi-night stay, then compare up to 'Ama 'Ama or Noe when the night needs a stronger special-occasion feel.
About Makahiki
Makahiki is a Ko Olina venue with morning hours daily and evening hours on select days. The published schedule runs every day from 7–11 AM, while evening hours run on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5–8:30 PM.
Compare Makahiki by timing rather than by a specific dining style. It is most useful to consider when its posted hours fit the rest of a Ko Olina day.
Use Makahiki as the schedule-based Ko Olina option
The clearest planning distinction is availability. Makahiki has daily morning hours. If you are deciding among meals, compare the schedule with 'Ama 'Ama, Noe, and other dining options without assuming Makahiki offers the same format, menu, or occasion style.
For planning, keep the rest of the trip organized around Ko Olina rather than overloading one reservation. Our full Ko Olina restaurants guide is the useful cross-check for meals, while our full Ko Olina hotels guide, bars guide, and experiences guide can help decide where Makahiki fits based on its posted hours.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 7–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM · Tuesday: 7–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM
- Location
- 92 Aliinui Dr, Kapolei, HI 96707
- Website
- disneyaulani.com/dining/table-service/makahiki/?CMP=OKC-15547745_GM_AUL_dining_makahiki_NA
- Phone
- (866) 443-4763
Venue details
Ambiance
Festive and vibrant, with local artwork, stained glass, jewel-toned murals, dramatic lighting, and an indoor-outdoor resort atmosphere.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- Prix fixe
- Drinks Focus
- Full bar
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 92 Aliinui Dr, Kapolei, HI 96707
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 7–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 7–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 7–11 AM
- Thursday
- 7–11 AM
- Friday
- 7–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM
- Saturday
- 7–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM
- Sunday
- 7–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM
Location
92 Aliinui Dr, Kapolei, HI 96707 · Directions
disneyaulani.com/dining/table-service/makahiki/?CMP=OKC-15547745_GM_AUL_dining_makahiki_NA
Also consider
Also Consider
- 'Ama 'Ama, Notable alternative
- MINA's Fish House, Notable alternative
- Noe, Notable alternative
- Hokulea, Notable alternative
- La Hiki, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Makahiki compares in Ko Olina
Makahiki is the easier, lower-friction pick in this group: choose it when the goal is a comfortable resort meal that does not require building the whole evening around the reservation. 'Ama 'Ama is the better fit for a bigger celebration, especially if ambiance matters more than convenience.
MINA's Fish House is the stronger cross-shop for diners who want a more seafood-led occasion meal, while Noe makes sense when the group wants a more adult dinner feel. Makahiki is more useful for mixed groups and plans that need to stay easy.
If the decision is mainly value and access, compare Makahiki with Hokulea and La Hiki rather than with the bigger-name special-occasion rooms. Makahiki's case is practicality: it is the meal to schedule when the rest of the Ko Olina day is already doing the work.
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Unlock the full Makahiki guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Makahiki
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Makahiki | Ko Olina | No published awards |
| 'Ama 'Ama | Kapolei | 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 Makahiki Ko Olina compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Makahiki?
Midday hours are not on the posted schedule. Makahiki is open daily from 7–11 AM, with evening hours on Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, and Sun from 5–8:30 PM. If you want to compare evening options, you can also look at ʻAma ʻAma or Noe.
What should a first-timer know about Makahiki?
The main detail is the schedule: Makahiki is open daily from 7–11 AM, with evening hours only on select days. Makahiki is in Ko Olina, so plan around whether its posted hours fit your day.
What are alternatives to compare with Makahiki?
For comparison, you can look at ʻAma ʻAma or Noe. MINA's Fish House, Hokulea, and La Hiki are other names to consider when comparing dining options. Makahiki is best evaluated here by its Ko Olina location and posted hours.
