Disney’s Ohana

When your stomach is growling and you desire something out of the ordinary…something that will not just meet your basic need for food, but engage each of your senses with an exciting experience…where can you find such a  place? Disney’s Ohana restaurant in the Polynesian Resort will not only provide fantastic eats, but you will have an amazing outing! For just $23.99 for adults and $9.99 for children, you can enjoy a complete Polynesian meal starting with appetizers, entrees, complete with drink and desert. (Tropical adult drinks are available for an additional cost.) With all dishes served family style, there’s enough for seconds or thirds, and with dishes like wood-grilled marinated sirloin steak, Asian barbecue pork loin skewers, and teriyaki Lo Mein noodles with fresh vegetables, you will want to sample each meal. Personally the dessert is hands down my favorite part of the meal – freshly made, warm bread pudding served with homemade vanilla ice cream, bananas, and drizzled with caramel sauce! Makes my mouth water just thinking about it!

As you dine, you will feel like you are right there in Oahu with friendly servers, hula lessons for all ages, coconut races and live music. For an added bonus, if you time your meal just right , you will be able to enjoy the nightly Epcot fireworks. They even play the corresponding music inside so you can completely enjoy the experience! So you’re in the Orlando area, and you want a wonderful treat, bring your “ohana” family to Disney’s Ohana!

Bahama Breeze

Walking into the Bahama Breeze, you are immediately whisked into what feels like a Caribbean island paradise. You have a choice of sitting inside or outside. I highly recommend sitting outside on the large deck because it has plenty of seating, a tiki bar, and a fire pit to keep you warm on the colder Orlando nights. Nightly entertainment features authentic island music, and instantaneously gives you a feeling that you’re in a Caribbean escape.

Bahama Breeze sports a creative menu, which offers a variety of delicious sandwiches, chicken, fish, and pasta entrees all with a Caribbean twist. I have had the pleasure of trying many of the tasty Caribbean delights. Portions are large and the presentation is fantastic! For lighter eaters, take advantage of the “lighter portion” entrees, when offered, and save a few bucks.

Although I could recommend almost all of the Bahama Breeze menu items to you,  I will share a couple of my favorite “Must Haves” with you -

Crab, Shrimp, Mango Avocado Stack – This is a new menu item and very tasty with jumbo lump crabmeat, chilled shrimp, fresh avocados and apple-mango salsa layered and stacked with a spicy honey, red pepper drizzle. This is a must try!

Mahi-Mahi – The almond crusted fresh fish gives you a choice of Tilapia, Salmon, or Mahi-Mahi. I selected the tilapia. Mmm, Mmm good! The fish was so fresh and the flavor of the crusted almonds with lemon butter sauce was perfect! It comes with your choice of garlic mashed potatoes or cinnamon mashed sweet potatoes.

Bahamarita- A Bahama Breeze signature frozen margarita made with Cuervo Gold Tequila and real kiwi, mango, and strawberry ices. Mmmm, Mmmm Great!

Chocolate Island – Rich chocolate mousse on a fudge brownie in milk chocolate sauce and vanilla bean anglaise is decadent and a real favorite of mine.

My rating for Bahama Breeze? I give it an enthusiastic A+ both for its atmosphere, as well as the tastiness and food selection. Bahama Breeze offers you, your family and friends a great night!

- Carol Owens, Vacation Home Specialist

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