4. Restaurants

Ohana

2207 1st Ave, Seattle, WA, 98121
  • (206) 956-9329
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  • Matthew B.

    The food was OK. Kona beers were cold and good. Had a bad experience on June 23. My friend left his sunglasses on the table and went to the bathroom. By the time he returned from the bathroom the table had been cleared and the sunglasses had gone missing. None of the employees had seen anything... Could have been a patron, or could have been a staff member, no way to know. The staff did try to give my buddy a really crappy pair of sunglasses as if they had just been found, the whole thing was shady.

    (2)

  • David H.

    Nice atmosphere. Outdoor sitting. Downtown Seattle. Recommend sushi rolls. Delicious. Street parking is tough during Seattle Mariners , Sounders, and Seahawls games. Recommend, nice draft Hawaiian beer.

    (5)

  • Angela P.

    We were early for our reservation, and not quite starving yet, so we stopped at Ohana for a drink. Ohana is a tiki bar with sort of a Japanese-Hawaiian fusion thing going on. The drink menu screams "tiki" but the food menu has a lot of sushi. The Mama Shake, blended with mango, was OK. I've had better tiki drinks for $10, but the atmosphere is nice. The vibe is fun and good for groups. Service was fine, although it took awhile to get drinks and the restaurant was mostly empty. Not very memorable.

    (2)

  • Adrienne K.

    Born and raised in Honolulu so I was excited to try some home cook'n. Ohana had an awesome vibe. Fun decor. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Looked like a lot of local people worked there. We ended up going for HH at 10 pm on a Tuesday. The sake margarita was a great deal for at $16. It was on the watery side with taste but there was definitely a good amount to sake in there. HH-Pork skewers were tasty but really small for $5 Special Dynamite roll was delicious with coconut fried outside. $15 about 6 pieces. HH- chicken Katsu was the best HH deal for the money and delicious. Spicy WINGS $7.50 very tasty for 6 wings. HH- poke with taro chips. Delicious but very little fish given. $8.00 All in all a good experience but I wasn't impressed by the HH menu. If I ever go back I'll be getting an entree.

    (2)

  • Margs K.

    Cool little spot. I stopped in for late-night happy hour the other night. Ohana has a lot of things going for it: festive decor, karaoke, cheap strong drinks on the happy hour, $6 sushi rolls that are so GOOD! I ordered two of the spicy, crunch rolls, and they exceeded my expectations of what inexpensive sushi can be.

    (4)

  • Angel S.

    The King & I Roll Was my absolute favorite!! I also had a pretty good Happy Hour Blue Hawaiian.

    (4)

  • Satur D.

    Awesome staff. We were a large group for lunch on a Sunday, and even though it seemed that every other menu item we ordered was not available (they were still hand-rolling Lumpia, the Udon was not ready, etc), the service was amazing. And the food that we did get were delicious!

    (5)

  • Emiko K.

    I was pretty impressed by their food. I came here because of a groupon. The setting is very touristy and there's a lot to look at. Pretty good food. I probably would spend my money else where but I was happy to have tried it. There was a groupon for it which is what brought me there in the first place. My Personal Rating Key One star: the food was bad and I had a negative experience. Two star: I had a more negative experience and would not come here again but the food was good so I may. Three store: everything is good except one thing. Example-the food is good, the price is more reasonable but the atmosphere is lacking class. These are sometimes my go to more than four stars because I usually care about price more than I do about atmosphere. Four stars: Everything is great, food, experience but the price may be on the upper end. I would not recommend this first to Obama unless he didn't like my five stars. Five stars: I would recommend this to Obama. The price may be on he upper end.

    (3)

  • Nicole D.

    Sat outside here for happy hour, which apparently goes all day on Monday's. Drinks were decent and the sushi was about average. Not the best by any means, but it was good and enjoyable to eat. The service was very slow here.

    (3)

  • Justin C.

    Always dependable for some great Hawaiian-Asian fusion. The island-like grass hut decor is adorned with colorful marine whatnots; playing in the background is reggae and island hopping music to chillax and kick back to. This refreshing getaway in Belltown is also the location of my personal- favorite sushi roll, the Aloha (scallop+krab+avocado). Big ups to their menu diversity that showcases the multiple styles and cultures, and all are done very well. These include robatas, Pupu platters, sushi, Adobo, and many vegetarian options and other combos.

    (4)

  • Larkin O.

    Stopped by for happy hour this afternoon and ordered a $16 pitcher for my girlfriend and me which yielded 3 drinks each. We also tried the spicy crunchy tuna roll and that was also pretty amazing. Definitely our new happy hour spot.

    (5)

  • Gary G.

    Back in '10 the first spot me and my friends visited after we touched down in Seattle was this spot. At the time I was very uninitiated to sushi (I tried to cut my handroll haha), however my palette was refined enough to know that this place has very nice quality sushi, fresh and yummy. Plus you're in Seattle, so the fish is probably going to be great wherever you go, however the food from the kitchen (think teriyaki, Hawaiian stuff) was delicious too! Very fun spot, quite lively for a weeknight, and the drinks are tasty and mixed proper. Begin your evening or end your evening here, doesn't matter, but if you're in the area fit this one in your schedule!

    (5)

  • Tony Y.

    Ohana is a slightly above average sushi restaurant in Belltown. That being said, their happy hour is a great deal. Two people can easily order several rolls of sushi and a few other appetizers for around $30. Add another $10 if you both order a drink. The service is acceptable. The restaurant has a laid back Hawaiian vibe, and I think the staff takes that to heart sometimes. They can be a little slow and unprofessional. The sushi is made fresh in house, but I don't think they use the best ingredients because the sushi lacks some flavor. Ohana serves most of your traditional sushi rolls with a few twists of their own. I only recommend them for happy hour, or if you have a groupon.

    (3)

  • Honey R.

    The ambience makes me think of that scene in 50 first dates where Adam Sandler confesses that his drinks have no alcohol. I personally love it. * they play local music (Anuhea - Higher Than The Clouds! Among others, but I was giddy over that.) * they support a lot of local (Hawaii and Seattle) artists with posters along the walls. * there's regular seating (booths and tables) bar seating, or sushi bar seating. *open until 2am! The shift from the casual dinner I had to the late night snack with a lively bar, dance floor, and DJ was interesting. Also, personal to last night's DJ for playing PM Dawn and Diana King. * was it just me or did the staff have local (Hawaii) accents? very nostalgic for me. * staff was on top of everything. Got all our orders right, made sure we knew about happy hour pricing, and never failed to refill our waters (SO important to me.) High recommend.

    (5)

  • Alice X.

    There were 5 of us and we ordered from the happy and main menu. From the happy hour menu, we ordered 2x Edamame, 2x Spam Musubi, Spicy Tuna Roll and I got the Lava Flow drink for myself. The spam musubi and the lava flow drink were the standout items! SUPER YUMMY!!! From the regular menu, we ordered the Ohana Tuna Poke, Half Baked Roll, Dragon Roll and the Super Crunchy Roll. The food was mediocre tasting and overpriced. I love tiki bars, so I naturally loved the décor of this restaurant! The servers are all super nice and attentive too! I'll come here again for Happy Hour only! I wanna try out the other drinks on their Happy Hour menu!

    (5)

  • Jacqueline D.

    Love this place! Came here and it felt like I was back home in the islands with the hawaiian decor, music, crowd and tiki bar. The drinks: looks amazing and they have a large variety of mixed, speciality drinks and beers. No bud light -_- . Womp womp. We had a blue moon, lemon margaritas, lava flow and some drink that had a corona beer poking in. They were okay. I like sweet but some of these guys are a little too sweet for me. Presentation and style though, pretty damn good. As for food we ordered calamari, four types of sushi rolls, shrimp and spam Mitsubi. Delicious. I think if I'm in town again, this is a "must go " to spot for me. Go to Ohana's and get that island feeling! Bookmarked for a return. Tip: reservations on a crowded night is always a plus. Friday and sat. Oh! And kudos to the dj on top of the tree house!

    (4)

  • Kathryn P.

    I went there for HH. The pork sliders were good, dragon roll was really good, and the tiki drinks were also decent. I didn't care for the teriyaki chicken entree. Fun ambiance and friendly staff. Girls bathroom has no doors for the stalls just drapes which was very weird. Doesn't seem to be wide enough to too to be ADA.

    (4)

  • Chad M.

    Love this place!! The food is awesome everytime, the atmosphere is great. The tiki bar is pretty cool also.

    (5)

  • Alyssa U.

    I like Ohanas! It's a cute little Hawaiian Bar/Restaurant located in Belltown. IMO, Belltown isn't as packed as people make it out to be, so parking isn't ever really that hard for us to get in. I've visited this place in two of it's different setting, just as a restaurant and then on a busy friday/saturday night when it's a busy, busy bar and semi-dance club. Restaurant review: The food here is really yummy! I ate here on a Groupon and boy let me tell you it made a difference. I'm not gonna lie, the food is pretty pricey, and it stinks how you can get a standard Spam Musubi for like $6, when you go to L&L and get it for like $1.50. There's a lot of options though and it ranges all over the grid of different types of things to eat. The service was good and fast. Bar review: Coming here on a busy night is tons of fun! Depending who's DJing, you can hear anything from some soulful islander music, to something from Top 40 R&B/Hip Hop. It's never really a line to get in, because it's more of a home bar rather than a night club, but you will see people dancing.

    (4)

  • Raven H.

    Not so much. Really a bad place for vegans/vegetarians. But that's our fault since we didn't do our due diligence in checking out the menu ahead of time. The food we COULD eat was the Vegetable tofu Yakisoba which was a bit greasy and under seasoned, plus hardly any veggies :(. The other dish was the teriyaki veggie skewers very small and sad, but the Teriyaki sauce was good without being overly sweet. We had a 2 veggie sushi rolls $7.00 bucks each! Yikes! That were very small and very unremarkable. I decided to try a Mai Tai which I would say TRY IT if you like VERY Strong sweet drinks. I couldn't get past two sips, so I asked the waitress to exchange it for a Lava Flow instead. Talk about going from one extreme to the other! They were both $9.75 and one was an alcoholics' wet dream and the other was a fancy 7-11 Slurpee. Not sure if it even had booze in the second one. Oh well, carnivores might like this place better, but us VEGHEADS need to keep searching. On a positive note: our server Jenae was super nice and totally patient about me sending back my first drink. Overall, I'd have to say, the People totally great, the food totally subpar and small.

    (2)

  • Claudia C.

    I still give it a 4 star for my food but I want to give it 3 for the burger my bf got. The meat was way undercooked. Pineapple went well with the onion and tomato though. My meat skewer was yummy. And my martini was good. Strawberry and guava. Good service. Friendly.

    (4)

  • Gentle V.

    Ohana reminds me of a cheesy and amazing episode of Hawaii Five-O. There's no Spam-shaming here, and my experience was made all the better for it! Located right on 1st Ave in Belltown, finding parking on Fri /Sat night is usually a pain for me. However, Ohana has a relaxed island vibe to put me in a good mood, and their staff (especially Zac) are always very friendly. I last came for a friend's birthday dinner, and the experience was nothing but delicious, straight-forward Hawaiin and Japanese American food. I ordered the Mai Tai, Ohana (Spam) sliders, Spam Musubi, and the fried rice. The portion sizes were generous and it was easy to share amongst friends. The food is unpretentious and not overly complicated. Though I could make the food myself, Ohana's HH is an inexpensive outing with friends (@ $4-$7 per item). If you can make it to Happy Hour (HH), that's where you get the biggest bang for your buck. Their HH typically goes from 5-7 pm, but it's until 11:30 pm on Mon & Tues. What a sweet deal!

    (4)

  • Tammy N.

    ok, so im cheating a little. i have actually never ordered any food from here... but everything looks and smells great. we usually come in, order a few beers, and listen to chase sing his heart out. we love chase! so right when you walk in, there are the door guys. im assuming they're only there for late night. they are all so nice when they card you. i actually feel the aloha spirit flowing from them towards me! ok, they're probably not from the islands... but they were just so nice and friendly! its self seating, which is kind of nice. i am not sure when the karaoke nights are, but we always try to catch them on their nights. its kind of nice to just sit back, have a few beers, and watch the spirited people sing top 40 songs lol. my favorite part is when no one wants to sing, and chase (the karaoke director) sings a song (or two). bartenders are great. nice and friendly. i normally order beers (either kirin or pacifico) but this one time, i was feeling adventurous. i ordered the li hing mui ohanarita. it was really good, but i feel like it needed more sour salty li hing mui. their well tequila was pancho villa (or so i was told). it came out in a nice decorative glass. my boyfriend ordered the maitai but made with redbull. i forgot what it was called... but it was pretty good too. overall, i definitely recommend everyone coming here if they were looking for the aloha spirit! everyone is super nice and friendly and they have great alcohol selections. or, just come here and listen to chase's silky smooth voice. amazing.

    (5)

  • Bruno B.

    Once again this is for the vegetarian options and may not apply to the rest of the menu: the food was good as we got the vegetable sushi, yakisoba and the tofu and veggie teriyaki, the later being my favorite as the sauce was fantastic, the rest of the meal wasn't anything to get excited about as the yakisoba had a bland sauce with a bit of wasabi into it (not a fan of wasabi) and the veggie roll was average, not bad but nothing to send to Hawaii either. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We tried the lava flow drink and it was ok but needed a bit more liquor in it which coming from a person who rarely drinks is saying a lot and the khans Mai Tai which had wayyyy too much booze in that one. Overall a good experience, but I think I'll go to Hawaii if we want Hawaiian.

    (3)

  • John D.

    I was visiting from Florida and was craving some sushi. My friends recommended this place for good food. This food was amazing and if you get there during happy hour it's better because of the cheaper drink/sushi prices. I ended up getting like 3 dishes because I couldn't stop. It was the best place I have sushi at.

    (5)

  • Steven H.

    this place is an awesome hawaiian dive bar. the staff is very friendly, we didn't get a chance to eat here so my review is based solely on the bar.

    (4)

  • Christopher K.

    Who would've thought I would have had the best Hawaiian/Polynesian/Pacific Islander Fusion foods right in the heart of Seattle? I had stumbled into the restaurant, mainly because I was looking for a different Japanese restraunt! The lights were colorful, and the theme made me think of the beaches of Hawaii! They had something for all of my family; I got the gyoza and the loco moco. The service was speedy, and it made my family all happy and full! Thank you Ohana for making us recollect memories while having great food!

    (5)

  • Jay S.

    I adore Ohana - they must be 15+ years old now. Hopefully this is an adolescent phase they're going through, as I was very unhappy with service & atmosphere on my last two visits. They're called "Ohana" for a reason - but the teen phase seems to have them more focused on being a hipster bar right now. (Assuredly, the bar has always been a focal point, but never to the detriment of dining - til recently) I have been a huge fan of Ohana's food since they opened. They really hit the Seattle Asian mix of cultures on the head. I can tell these O'dea alums grew up here. The blend of Hawaiian, Filipino, Chinese and Japanese food is like coming home for me. The Lumpia Sariwa ($6) is a thing I crave - a more sophisticated take on soul food, it is a hand made fresh roll stuffed with veggies and noodles served more like a large taco than egg roll. The same soulful sophistication is found with the adobo - not to be a pig, but I could eat a bucket! (oink oink) My critique of the sushi would be that they tend to put spicy sauce or peppers on a lot of items...that aside, I enjoy their maki creations and find their fish fresh. I love the Hawaiian food as well - it's got love. The loco moco is solid ($11); same with kalua pork and the fat Spam musubis ($5)! Sadly, I can't recommend them for family dining at this writing, but maybe they'll sow their oats and return to more of an Ohana atmosphere soon. If you are a true blue Seattlite who grew up on Asian food, I recommend them for a drink and some pupus for sure.

    (3)

  • Caleb M.

    I love this Hawaiian themed sushi place. It comes complete with plenty of the aloha spirt. The place is terrific for happy hour and you just might find some excellent live music The happy hour menu isn't large, but it's just right if you want to come in and try a few things along with some interesting drinks. I would recommend ordering a few things off the happy hour menu, and supplementing it with the rolls on the regular menu. The last time I was here for lunch with a friend who loves sushi, and always wants to get it when she's in town. We both left very happy, it was a great sushi fix. And being my third sushi outing that week, Ohana was the best. Whether you're looking for Hawaiian, or Sushi, this is a good place to come.

    (4)

  • Annette B.

    Here at Ohana for the first time with friends. Didn't really plan on eating but ordered musubi as an appetizer it was visually pleasing but it did not have a lot going for it. The rice pretty much fell apart when I picked it up to eat. The musubi didn't taste bad but the difficulty in trying to consume it grew tiring very quickly. I would rather make it at home. Our server was quick and efficient nothing wrong with service here. That is until the night crowd started to roll in. Then getting a drink or food was pretty hard. They are pretty good at clearing dirty glasses and drinks from the table. I went to the restroom and it was a bit of an awkward situation. It's all the way in the back past the kitchen but that's not the awkward part though, once you are on the restroom they have shower curtains instead of stall doors. When I went in to use the restroom I could not tell if anyone was in there and didn't want to pull back the curtain and find out. Overall not a bad place, great play list at night. Has a cozy, feel with a little too much decor. Some of the menu items I was excited to see was adobo and loco mocos. If your in the area stop by!

    (3)

  • Star L.

    My favorite Hawaiian style sushi! Fun atmosphere prompt and happy service. The Belltown Cherry is my favorite roll! Would recommend to anyone for a fun themed restaurant with good food.

    (5)

  • Vania K.

    I'm biased because I've been visiting Ohana for at least 8 years. I have a lot of fond memories here drinking tiki drinks with my girlfriends, catching up with friends over happy hour, getting drunk on cheap tequila shots in the back bar, and eating more sushi than one should. Many heartbreaks, new jobs, new engagements, birthdays and more have been celebrated (or eased) here over the past years, and more importantly, many friendships have been formed and strengthened over their strong drinks and spam musubi. Ohana is divey, but it's very well maintained. It looks exactly the same as it was 8 years ago. The same unrecognizable jumble of colorful things still hang from the ceiling and the booth seat covers (in Hawaiian orchid, sea turtle and other tropical pattern) still look the same as the day I rested my back on them as a junior in college. Even the menu is still the same and as far as I can tell, the price hasn't changed much over the years. I love their spam musubi, beef robata, and sushi rolls (they're good, but the half-baked rolls are a must-get! And their 69 and firecracker rolls are good too). The Hawaiian dishes themselves are a-OK. Drinks are stiff here and service is usually good. Tips: they have a Groupon, all-day happy hour on Monday and Tuesday (and pretty much HH every day but Saturday), and a DJ spinning hip hop and pop music late night Friday and Saturday. When there's not live music playing, the place is perfect for carrying on a conversation, not too rowdy and not too quiet.

    (4)

  • Lei F.

    Over priced and honestly, food and portions... Suck!! Tried it once, never again. Figures why the Issaquah location took forever to open. It's not going to last long on the east side.

    (1)

  • Patty W.

    I can't even believe that service comes this bad. I am now sitting in another restaurant waiting to order after being fed up with 45 minutes of absolute hell trying to order sushi at Ohana. Upon arrival we were seated at the counter in the corner the hostess tells us we have 15 minutes before happy hour ends. Fast forward 20 or so minutes and no one has checked on us, brought water, anything. We ask for someone to take our order twice and nothing, so we place it with the sushi chef. Fast forward another 20 minutes still no drinks, ten more minutes our sushi arrives overcooked our drinks come shortly after. I'm so upset I don't even want to eat the most unappetizing plate of food I've seen. On top of all this our attempts to get help from a manager are ignored and the waiter discounts our bill but why are you discounting our meal you are asking me to pay your for bad service and food I refused to eat. I will never be setting foot here again.

    (1)

  • Dubs Y.

    The sushi bar is on one side and the diner and bar are on the other side. Staff is friendly. Sushi Chef Spencer is friendly. Megan was our server. Parking on the street goes fast . Parking lot across the street cost $20.......food is good. Sashami was fresh. ...

    (5)

  • Zac C.

    First of all being the the business myself i could have walked circles around the server that has been there for 1.5 years and seems she just started that day. Horrible service horrible horrible and I don't even wait table i work in the kitchen. Food was ok nothing to go and tell anyone about. The people next to us were having the same difficulties and i couldn't help but listen. And when your food is just mediocre and then the wait staff sucks it makes the food taste even worse. What is crazy to me is why management wants wait staff to be mediocre don't you want more money? More business more success? then hire better people!!!

    (1)

  • Heinz T.

    When Im in Belltown, I call this place home base. Because if for any reason Im in the area, and Im not having fun, or if Im hungry, or need to just get out the rain, I can always come back here and regroup at home base. The service is always friendly, not always the fastest, but its okay to me cause Im just so chilled out in there. It has nothing to do with the decor, or the music or the people. Its the comfort of knowing, Ill get my food, its gonna be off the chain, they gonna bring my drink, and Im gonna have a good time there. The menu is versatile, for everybody, vegetarians, sushi lovers, non sushi eaters and everything Ive had on the menu has been good. Prices arent as cheap as other Hawaiian joints but youre in the heart of Belltown, plus they have a happy hour most nights besides Friday and Saturday. One of my favorite foods and my favorite sushi roll of all sushi rolls would have to be the half-baked salmon roll. I just took one of my lil bros there last night and I think I saw him have an orgasm when he took his first bite. Freaking hilarious! Ive even had people that dont like sushi eat this roll (probably cause none of the ingredients in it are raw haha) and end up falling in love with it. So if you come here you must order this. Quick Tip: If you do decide to order the half-baked, order it right when you're seated before even looking at the menu, cause this item tends to take longer to prepare. This is definitely a place where you can see me here any time of any day. Mahalo!

    (5)

  • Michelle F.

    The veggie rolls seemed a bit light/small for the $5 they cost, considering it was just veggies. The maguro (fish roe) sushi was light on rice and heavy on roe. I love those little crunchy bastards. I end up using my chopsticks to eat a few off the top continuously until I can't scrape any more off the rice. I just kept digging and digging. It was maguro heaven. The sushi combo my friend got looked tasty, too. The fish looked to have a fresh, firm texture. Which is good, for sure. Not a huge fan of their Cali Rolls, but then, I'm not really a fan of Cali Rolls anyway. It's not really sushi, in my books. Neither is tempura or cream cheese sushi.... blasphemy, I tell you! Blasphemy!

    (4)

  • Jonn D.

    Rating: 4/5 Date visited: Can't remember. If you're ever missing a little bit of Hawaii, then go here and get recharged with "Aloha!" Great food and atmosphere in a downtown location.

    (4)

  • Bonnie L.

    I think Ohana is one of the best eating experiences in Seattle. I love their happy hour so much that I've actually tried to do consecutive nights there, but my full belly said, "STOP! No more!" from fear of exploding. This is an awesome place to take those friends who fear sushi. You can have your raw fish while your non-sushi-loving peeps mow down on some spam musubi or robata. YAY! Everyone is happy. On weekends, they have a live DJ that plays a pretty good selection of old school "feel good" hip hop after dinner. So when you're good and full of food, there's no need to go anywhere else to get your groove on. Everyone on the waitstaff is sweet and courteous and the bartenders at the full bar make pretty good drinks. This place is also good when you're broke because you can't really beat $3 food and $3 booze.

    (4)

  • Mark S.

    I went here for my 21st birthday and i had a great time with my friends = ] The location is pretty small but its fun inside. Made me feel like i'm in Hawai'i! Service was descent and the happy hour menu is small but it's good no complaints or anything i wish they could have added some more. Definitely coming back here when i hit up Seattle again!

    (4)

  • Michael M.

    I really love Hawaiian BBQ and sushi so obviously I love Ohanas. The atmosphere is very cool with the island/japanese style decor and depending on the night could have a DJ, live band, or some kind of other performances. I ordered loco moco which was pretty good, but was a little pricey and I would have expected more food. I'm used to Hawaiian food being pilled on the plate for you so I was surprised not to be able to bring any food home. Also the sushi and hand rolls were again on the small yet pricey side. Happy hour drinks aren't the best deals. A beer will run you about $3 and bottle of hot sake around $5. The reason I rate this place highly is that I love the atmosphere and the people that frequent it. Its a great place to hang out inside or even the outside patio area. Especially Wednesday nights, live Hawaiian band!

    (4)

  • Phuong M.

    Great ambiance to hang out with friends. Happy hour is good here. The food is pretty decent for the price. Live music is great.

    (3)

  • J B.

    YYup. Super Yummy. I love the mix. My Japanese-/Filipino- Hawaiian friends introduced me to it years ago and we always stopped by whenever we passed through town. So, it has become forever a special treat for me. It has a little bit of island feel, especially with their sauces, to some delicious sushi. Go Spam Musubi! I chose to go there for my birthday Monday, and surprise! It's happy hour all night! We loaded up on warm sake, specialty drinks, and appetizers. We also got some delicious dragon and firecracker roles and a few other things. Then, they coincidentally brought me the desert I wanted, with a candle, on the house, and with a fesh, lovely smelling Lei. (No one in my party mentioned anything other than it was my bday.) Very sweet. It was a perfect b-day dinner. Thank you! Always a treat and I will always be a fan.

    (5)

  • Casey K.

    Good sushi and excellent service! Family friendly

    (5)

  • Kellie C.

    Too small, too many people, hard to get a drink, no room to dance.

    (3)

  • Robert K.

    For Hawaiian food, they have some of the key dishes like Loco Moco and Portuguese fried rice. I will say that this is not a real Hawaiian style local joint. Overall, I would go here because of its location and just to hang for a few beers with some appetizers (not to really eat as a meal). Dishes: Eat the loco moco and fried rice if anything, I would not eat the sushi. Hint: Go for happy hour, it makes the pricing more appropriate. Disclaimer: I claim to be a expert in hawaiian style food. This place is not Hawaiian as I mention above. If you are able, try other places in the state as they are much better and more "authentic". Just look at the decor of this place. It's made to not be for real hawaiian locals. lol.

    (2)

  • Kristina B.

    I love their Crunchy Dynamite Sushi Roll and their Spam Musubi! The service has always been great and we have always "felt at home". I've never been disappointed with this place except for this past Tuesday 10/11 when it took forever for us to get seated, mind you it was not busy, and once the "hostess" came to give us a table, she was not very friendly. I've never seen her work there before, so I'll just be nice and give her the benefit of a doubt.

    (4)

  • Mee Y.

    Ok my friend's keep coming back to place. I hate it. I mean I like Ohana for what it is, but it's not worth coming here as often as my friends do. For a Bar - YES! I'm a fan! For the food, I have DEFINITELY had better. The math comes out to 3-stars for A-OK. The full-menu is a hit or miss, meaning, some items are decent and others are equivalent to your frozen food dinners. If you must, go with the sushi because at least the fish is relatively fresh. In addition, the entree selections are over-priced for the quality, taste and quantity. At first glance, the HH menu looks pleasing - $3 for all of the above including agedashi tofu, meat on a stick, and sushi rolls. But the bill racks up fast if you came in looking for a HH Meal. At least the rolls are quite tasty. The Spam Musubi is a good thing to order if your drinking and you need some solids to occupy the alcohol-filled-space in your tummy. The slice of spam gently blankets up a crap-load of rice. Now that I've bashed all I could about Ohana's food, their drinks are great! The bartenders and wait-staff are amazing and they move as fast-as their hands and feet will allow despite the crowd! The crowd is littered with islanders, yellow-fevered men, and all different kinds of Asians. When I come to Ohana for the drink, we mostly always have a good time at the bar.

    (3)

  • Marin S.

    I LOVE Ohana ! I go there quite often and always take visitors there. It's fun and novel and my guests always love it. We Went there last Monday for HH. As we walked in we noticed a table of about 21 people at a huge table. This shows that they can accommodate big groups at a moments notice. Good to know! The sushi is always awesome and the mixologist makes incredible drinks too! What more can you ask for.

    (5)

  • Katie H.

    This was my favorite place for sushi, until I discovered Wasabi. The sushi is excellent and the happy hour specials rock. One of my favorite things here was the tamago (egg omelette nigiri). It's better here than anywhere else because I think they put just a bit of soy sauce in the egg and it makes it a little sweet. So good!

    (4)

  • Etta H.

    First, the service was pretty bad. I hate to say that, too, because I could tell that the staff were trying... they appeared to be overwhelmed, though, and the place wasn't totally full. It took them a while to clear off a table for us - so we waited for a while at the door. After being seated, we ordered drinks right away but ended up waiting so long for them to come that we went to the bar to order. Just to find out they were out of the beer we wanted. When we finally did order our food (a good 30 minutes or so from when we arrived) we found out they were out of several menu items. Not sure how this happens, as I don't run a restaurant myself, but it did appear they were out of quite a bit for a Thursday early evening. Now onto the food... I'll admit that my standards are pretty high for Hawaiian cuisine as my family is all from the islands. I was pretty excited about Ohana's menu, though, as it looks whoever created it definitely knew a thing or two about ono food. The Spam Musubi was yummy! I don't know how I feel about the BBQ sauce they top it with - but there wasn't much of that, and it's pretty hard to mess up spam! I'm just glad it was on the menu. I had the Port Katsu and was pretty disappointed. The spicy coleslaw was just ok. The pork itself was way overcooked, dry and flavorless. My friend had the Kalua Pork which was perfect. It's so easy to find Kalua Pork that is too salty and/or bland... but Ohana's was great. Overall, I doubt I'll return. The cheesy decor would be forgivable if the service and/or food was good enough - but it just wasn't.

    (2)

  • Karina V.

    I've been coming here since 2002. Everything still looks the same- but the food has gotten better. Happy hour is awesome you can't go wrong w/ that. It does suck when on a weekend and the place is packed there are only 2 stalls in the women's restroom. . not cool This is the place if you actually just want to "chill" in belltown. You can sit on the porch and people watch- which will definitely make your night on a friday and saturday night.

    (4)

  • oNEloVE C.

    Hawaiian Food, Dj Spinning Hip-Hop all night while we eat and bob our heads enough said!!! The customer service was served up with hella Aloha too yeeeee!!!

    (4)

  • Vanessa A.

    Only been here a couple times for happy hour but was it ever happy! Drinks and rolls were super cheap and they were pretty good! The only thing about that happy hour is that it's sort of not a secret. So it can get crowded fast. I like the feel of the place. It's fun, a little loud, and busy. Great place to blow off steam, and fill the belly with cocktails and rolls after work for those who work downtown or in Belltown.

    (4)

  • Christopher B.

    I love coming to Ohana especially for happy hour. My all time favorite roll is the "King and I roll". It's so refreshing and yummy. It's wrapped in a cucumber thinly sliced which replaces the rice. I could eat those everyday. The tempura is really good along with their teriyaki chicken. There is lots of Fu Fu drinks for you FuFu lovers. Ohana made a fun first date for me and my wife.

    (5)

  • Maureen E.

    Good sushi/sashimi special. Not crowded at lunch so service is fast. Haven't tried much other than sushi but will come back to try some of their hawaiian fare.

    (4)

  • Joy L.

    It was my last night in Seattle, it was a Sunday and it was my birthday. Two locals took my cousin and I to this place. It was karaoke night. I'm going to be real honest and say I only remember the first 30 mins upon arriving here, the rest I heard from my cousin. From what I remember, I tried ordering Jameson, but they ran out so the bartendar suggested Bushmills, which I immediately fell in love with. The first shot was on the Bartendar. After that, I took no time to pace myself, I was completely devoured in that "It's my birthday and I'm going to do whatever the hell I want to do" mindset. Bad idea. From then on, I created stories that my cousin would re-tell to anyone who wanted to hear about our trip to Seattle. Apparently, I tried getting on the mic to do "California Love". My cousin said I spent about half an hour talking to the homeless guy outside of the bar about life. Apparently, one of the locals tried spitting game, but it went over my head and I proceeded to talk to EVERYONE. They were going to take us around to see more of Seattle but apparently I was on an irretrievable level. The night ended with the hotel lobby guy and my cousin wheelchair-ing me, excuse me, OFFICE chairing me up to my hotel room. Happy Birthday to me! Well, a year has passed and that's more than enough time to be in hiding from this place, so come late March/ early April, I will make my debut as a person who can handle their drank a little better *crosses fingers* Watch out now!

    (5)

  • David Y.

    Okay... I love this place, I really do. I started out at 5 stars then deducted one because it gets so damn loud in here when the live music starts, you simply cannot enjoy your food... Then, there's the parking. Sure, it's not their fault but really, it sucks. It sucks a lot. It keeps me from coming here when I really want to! Like I said, I love this place. The tuna wrapped in seaweed flash fried in tempura batter - heaven. Pure bliss. And, any place that will hook you up with some Spam musubi... dis place is da ono grindz

    (4)

  • Victoria T.

    TACKY! One star. Fruity tropical drinks with umbrellas. One star. Cheap, long happy hour. One star. Attitude from the waitress about the splitting of the check. No more stars.

    (3)

  • Chuck S.

    I love this place. Whenever I come to Seattle I make sure to stop in here for my sushi fix. The Red Dragon and Dragon Kingdom rolls are unique and combine wonderful flavors. The slabs of fish that you get on the nigiri are very impressive. It's a late night place and doesn't really get hopping until 10:00 or so but, would you expect any different in Belltown? They have happy hour pretty much all night long on Mondays and Tuesdays with $3 hot saki bottles. They have good live music on Wednesday nights. Ohana's has a lot of character and can get quite loud with DJ's or live music. If you are timid about that you might want to go somewhere else.

    (5)

  • Martha T.

    We came to Ohana with a group of friends. It was a lively place, tons of people and loud music. The drinks were girly and the food was ok. We had chicken katsu and shanghai lumpia. Food was average. Sushi looked overpriced but I heard the HH is a good deal. I would only come back if my friends insisted on going there.

    (2)

  • Alison K.

    Feels like Maui when I walk in the door... I love the decor of this place. Like a little bit of "Aloha" in Seattle. The wait time can be long on the weekends. We waited in the bar for a table for almost an hour on Friday night. No worries. We munched on veggie tempura and sipped on some sake'. The bar was a little loud, but my friend and I were still able to carry on a conversation w/o yelling at each other. Once we got our table, we ordered some sushi rolls. While tasty, this was not the best sushi I had ever had. And it was on the expensive side. Still, it was delicious and it's ok to splurge once in a while, right?? By the time we paid the bill, it ended up being around $40/each for 1 drink each, 4 rolls, and 2 appetizers. Next time, I want to come for happy hour. I hear the food is just as tasty but it costs about 1/2 as much!

    (4)

  • Julie O.

    2 words...Happy..Hour....Happy Hour... This place is really great, perfect for a big crowd - gathering, a small family, a small group or even a date night! Even if you aren't in time for the Happy Hour menu, the food and drinks are quite affordable- and the portions won't let you down! This place always reminds me of the islands. Good to see a whole bunch of Islanders from all over the Pacific here. Truly awesome, you always run into someone you know here. The staff is awesome, customer service, is just superb and HOLY alcohol, these guys aren't stingy when making your drinks, boy they are generous!! . Setting and atmosphere is an Islander like setting/ tiki bar ish, just awesome, it's fun, and kid friendly *(before Happy Hour of course). The ambiance is dim lighting, great music playing in the background (mostly island jamz or reggae) which I love! Entertainment here is pretty good too, it does get crowded but everyone is always in a good mood when you're here at Ohana's. Had my bday here a few times, and it's going to be a tradition. Love this place!

    (4)

  • Millicents F.

    busy busy! i just got dessert, so i'm willing to give this place a 2nd shot.. but until then.. the flambe.. serious sweet tooth ready for a cavity to happen am i drinking syrup? that's exactly how it made me feel. the touch of flames were cool, but eating it, not so much.

    (3)

  • Chris O.

    Visiting from Hawaii, it seems mandatory that you have to visit Ohana. As one would imagine, being a Hawaii themed bar, the interior mimics a grass shack. Kind of tacky? But who cares. This place is extremely chill and doesn't get overly crowded. Unfortunately, I can't remember how much drinks where, but the shots were big! =P On Friday night they played a lot of 90s and early 2000s hip hop, def a +1 in my book.

    (3)

  • Lily S.

    I've never actually eaten here. I have, however, had drinks here. And I have to agree with Ryan V's review in that after a certain tick of the clock the Belltown types come out and ruin the place, making it turn into a sea of douchebags. Perhaps maybe I'd feel differently if I'd eaten there, but I'll have to reserve that opinion for a later date.

    (3)

  • Jennifer E.

    The vibe of this restaurant is super cool and not at all what I expected to find in Seattle. The food is amazingly fresh and full of flavor. Unfortunately, the wait staff really sucks. Upon arriving at our table, a member of our party found that her chop sticks were stuck to her napkin... by a piece of used gum. When we alerted a member of the staff, he merely smirked as if he knew it was there and brought her another one. There was no acknowledgment that it was supremely disgusting to find something like that on the table. Additionally, we ordered edamame that didn't arrive until the end of our meal and not without reminding our waitress three times. Overall, the food was great but that's no substitution for good service.

    (2)

  • Carrie G.

    Ohana was the first place I ate at when I first arrived in Seattle. It was closeby to my hotel and was recommended by the concierge. My roommate and I had just met for the first time and it was a good spot to enjoy the town and get to know someone. I can't quite remember both rolls that we ordered, but of course I ordered some spicy tuna rolls!!! It was definitely not the best I have had and I was a little let down...until I remembered that Seattle isn't known for its sushi but rather the fresh fish. One thing I remember not liking either was that we were sat near one of the open patio doors and there was a lovely downtown sewer smell coming right in. It was not exactly the best thing to have to smell while eating dinner. But I know that is not exactly Ohana's fault.

    (2)

  • Aubrey G.

    Great fish tacos. You get two good sized tacos for $8 and they are tasty! My friends had the yakisoba which looked like a mountain of noodley goodness. They have live island music Wednesday nights and old school on Fridays. Fun!! Only downside is that the place is tiny and it can get grossly packed to to point where everyone has to practically fondle each other to get around.

    (4)

  • Christopher L.

    Came by here on vacation in search of late-night eats. Overjoyed to find happy hour and karaoke hour going on! We got a large chicken katsu cutlet for $4, and a few sushi rolls as well (all under $5). Big props to the androgynous singer on stage. Is it a man? A woman? Big voice, who cares!

    (4)

  • Alex K.

    Huge, fat, throbbing, juicy pieces of fish. Great service and awesome patio (if it's not crowded). The only draw back is my girlfriend doesn't like it so I can't go as much as I'd like. Maybe you should cater to females more? Maybe she's crazy? Is sushi a good enough reason to break up with someone? Your thoughts?

    (4)

  • Lisa D.

    $4 Blue Hawaiians for happy hour? YES PLEASE! Happy hour sushi is tasty too. The Lumpia Sariwa was not really what I'd consider Lumpia, and it was a pain in the butt to eat, fell apart pretty much instantly. But with my nice big Blue Hawaiian I was not really worried. On the other hand, the Ahi Nori Tenpura was awesome. Did I mention the giant cheap Blue Hawaiians? *hic*

    (3)

  • JR P.

    This place is probably one of my most frequent stops in Belltown. I go here a lot on the weekends mainly for drinks, but sometimes for food. Not that the food isn't good because it is, I just go here more to socialize. The drink pours are usually heavy which I love ;) Happy hour is decent. Not an extensive menu, but reasonably priced and tasty items. I usually get the Crunchy Spicy Tuna hand roll. If you're ordering off the main menu, they have lots to choose from! I highly recommend the "Half Baked roll". It takes a while to prepare so expect a little wait. Everything off the sushi menu is pretty good and fresh! If you go on the weekend nights, they have a DJ and it gets very crowded so expect it to be cozy ;)

    (4)

  • Tiffany J.

    I eat here every time I'm in Seattle. It was an accidental find, but an excellent one! The staff is really cool and helpful. All day night happy hour on Mondays and the place is always packed. sashimi is super fresh and the rolls on special are always a treat. Prices are decent for Seattle and I always leave fun and happy!

    (5)

  • Nourisha W.

    One of the cheesiest decors I've ever seen in a restaurant but you go to eat and socialize, not look at the tacky decoration. With that said, I am an Ohana happy hour fan. I've been here a few times with friends and coworkers and enjoyed it each time. The happy hour menu includes a good mix of things to share or eat alone. I've not tried the sushi yet but plan to one day. For the record, I've only done happy hour so I can't vouch for the rest of the menu.

    (4)

  • Jennifer G.

    1) Very strong drinks 2) Great Hawaiian band on Wednesday nights, but music is a bit loud 3) Half baked: California roll with baked salmon on top is to die for!

    (4)

  • Won M.

    I have been going to Ohana for awhile. I am amazed that I have not reviewed this place yet. Ohana is an underrated Hawaiian joint lost in the Belltown district. It is definitely a taste first and formalities and looks last. One thing to remember, if you are looking for a traditional Japanese sushi and cooking this is not the place. But, the freshness of their fish matches any upper level Japanese Restaurant. Ohana is extremely innovative and creative in their rolls. They have amazing ways of balancing texture and flavor to come up with some of the best rolls I have had. For example, they have a roll called Sakura roll constructed of Yellowtail, Cilantro, Jalapenos and Avocado. Simple yet extremely refreshing roll. The combination of crunchiness of fresh greens, spiciness of the pepper and the fresh Yellowtail heightens all senses of your mouth. This is just an example of their creativity in rolls. You can tell that they put much thought into their rolls. So many Sushi joints just whip something together. It's still good but not as good as well planned out There are so many more but I would run out of space describing them all. Sumo Roll is also good. Sweet, spicy and sour, packed with flavors. It's simply amazing. Also, my attraction to Ohana is it's casual ambiance. It captures the feeling you get when you walk into a Hawaiian joint. Comfortable, friendly and laid back. I have good time every time I go here. This is going to motivate me to put together a Best Sushi list.

    (4)

  • Heather C.

    LOVE MONDAY NIGHT HAPPY HOUR!!!!! I go here for lunch regularly and Gorden is my server. He is efficient, fast and hilarious. I have never had a bad experience or food at this place! LOVE the Rib Salad

    (5)

  • Tanya S.

    I like Ohana even more than I should just because it sticks out from all the other pretentious bars and restaurants in Belltown. Haven't been here in awhile until last weekend. We went to Umi and Wasabit - 45 min wait,, no space at the bars and then hit up Ohana and we had a drink at the bar and we were seated within 10 minutes. Firecracker roll (takes ten minutes) was delish. The sushi might not be AS good as Umi/Wasabi but I like the laidback atmosphere. Red lighting, always a plus, and lots of random decorations and polaroids on the walls for character. ALTHOUGH, it was slightly weird to stare at a cut-out picture of feet in my booth during dinner. That was the only time I've actually ate here, I'd come back to try the Hawaiian food. I've stopped in for drinks a few times and it's always pretty casual and the bartender are nice!

    (4)

  • Kathy D.

    Stopped by here from Northern California with many good recommendations from friends. and for a reason! I love the spam musubi here (who doesn't love spam?!), the drinks were great, the staff were awesome, and I left feelin like i was a local. Went for happy hour, and again at night. Everyone is awesome there and I look forward to the day I can come back and visit.

    (5)

  • Kristen C.

    Ohana is definitely a great place for happy hour if you like a younger crowd. With a very laid back, hawaiian style vibe going on, it's no wonder people like to come here to get away from a busy day at work. What could be better than $3 rolls and $4 drinks? Service was a bit slow, but since happy hour goes til 11:30pm there's not a huge rush to get your orders in. The beef robata and salmon crunch handroll were decent, but the tuna crunch handroll had a little too much mayo. Overall, it's not a bad place to stop by when your in the mood to escape the cold Seattle weather and drift away to warmer times.

    (3)

  • James F.

    Went for HH last night and I was treated to some nice sushi at a cheap price. Ohana is a nice tiki style bar, rockin' a Hawaiian theme. Ok beer selection, great drink selection and some good sushi. I was not overly impressed with the sushi, but it was pretty good for $3 a roll! I am going to give this place a try for non-happy hour sushi. I love the appetizers here, creative and tasty. Laid back friendly staff and atmosphere and some good food are what you can expect from Ohana.

    (3)

  • Osiris N.

    Ohana is one of those places that I'm never blown away by, but there are certain things about the restaurant and the vibe itself that keep me coming back. Lately I've been going to Ohana for their happy hour. Happy hour is all day Monday which is a pretty good deal. They have an awesome $3 menu available for happy hour. On that menu you can have a bottle of warm Sake, crunchy hand rolls, salmon skin roll, California roll, Agedashi tofu, miso salad of some sort, gyoza, etc. I get full after spending $11. Not bad. Aside from their happy hour menu, I really like their Loco Moco...especially since you can add crunchy bacon bits on the side! I'm such a piggy. But it's not the food that keeps my customer loyalties going. It's the vibe. They have amazing rotating DJs at nights and I always find myself swaying to the music or singing along. They play a lot of R&B, early 90's hip hop, from blues, to everything. It's a good time, and a great place to meet up with friends. Some cons about the place...the service isn't especially on point. They seemed over staffed, yet they are slow as slugs. But I'm never too bothered by it because the music keeps me well entertained.

    (3)

  • Tori M.

    Still love this place. D.H. and I ducked in on a recent icy afternoon to wait for a child who was shopping (meh!) and enjoyed warm hospitality, reasonable drinks and great sushi.

    (5)

  • Arsham H.

    Fun place, the food is ok, just ok... Well, maybe not even that ok... But the the place is fun with good drinks... Don't go there expecting the best food of your life, just a fun time.

    (3)

  • Amani Ellen L.

    would have been four stars, except the end of the evening bumped it down. We went for a large raucous birthday party tonight, and almost everything went okay. The server was far overworked and overwhelmed, and the service was s l o w, like glacial slow. 20 minutes to get water at first? Yeah, slow. When we left, the place was turning into a club for the night (?) and people took over our tables at the server's approval, before we had even finished paying! TAAAACKY. Lucky for her, that 18% was figured in already, or she'd have gotten less, for sure. And I'm a chronic overtipper! The food was good. The fish was good, nothing stood out as amazing, but it was all good. Okay, one thing that got passed to me- a hawaiian burrito? Delicious. Some peanutty sesame sauce thing, kind of like a spring roll, delicious. All of the sushi was good, I love sushi, so it was fine with me that it was all predictable. One thing I'll say is the cuts were huge, I like that. Otherwise, nothing to write home about. I like the kitschy interior, and the cocktails looked nice and foofy, just how they oughta in a Hawaiian/Japanese restaurant. So yeah, three stars.

    (3)

  • Dae Y.

    $3 full sail ambers at happy hr. very nice. our group was big enough to take over the entire outside deck. i have liked ohana now for a few years. it's got a nice relaxed vibe in the heart of belltown.

    (4)

  • Sarah C.

    Cheap cheap, Love love! So I ended up here after the Crimson C Yelp Event (heh)- Yes, I was already a little bit tipsy & hungry for some late night cheap eats! Spam musubi, agedashi tofu, salmon skin roll, and can't forget warm sake! All 3 bucks each!!!! Can't beat that! Plus, I just love the vibe- laid back island style. Well, as island as we can imagine it to be for Seattle. :) Great live music, good service, fun environment.

    (4)

  • Jayson S.

    Recently moved from Hawaii and only living literally 2 minutes away..i had to check this place out...This place is cool..not spectacular...just cool..reminds me of a few chessy places in Ohahu that I probely wouldnt go into but maybe once or twice but it works really well here...food is similar to what you might get in over on the islands...Sushi could use some work, place lunch is really good tho..live hawaiian music on Wens! good place to start off your night out in belltown with a good happy hour. Dj on weekends. After 10pm..it will get packed and super annoying...best to go early, down some drinks and move on.

    (4)

  • b r.

    Only been here for happy hour, drinks, or stopping by while in Belltown on the weekend. The happy hour is decent, although $3 for a handroll isn't that great of a deal. The spam musubi also has about 2 lbs of rice. The sushi I had was decent, the servers were pretty nice and attentive. They have Djs who play good music on the weekends, and the place has an overall good vibe.

    (3)

  • Nathan B.

    Ohana is a great place to grab some sushi and drinks - their happy hour is especially good. The food definitely has a bit of a Hawaiian style to it, but it's quite good. They have lots of great drink options with beers, sake, and some crazy tropical concotions too. The crowd is pretty cool and a lot of them seem to be regulars and plugged in with the staff. I'll have to come back WAY more often to get on that level!!

    (4)

  • Teila B.

    Ehhh, just OK. Def had better ... The decor was a little tacky, service was extremely slow ... On a plus the host, server do it all guy was really cute! Friendly staff. Gross drinks and sushi

    (3)

  • steve c.

    Went this past weekend and will offer my observations below! The good: food was tasty, atmosphere was lively but not too loud so as not to enjoy oneself. Water glasses filled promptly. The poor: several of the waitresses had no idea what was going on, having lost tickets, missed items that were ordered- (we sat at the sushi bar, so the waitresses kept coming up to get food)...........hire some new staff and it'll be another star for ohana!

    (3)

  • One Black Mans POV.. ..

    Salmon Teriyaki - Good (a little bit salty). Server - Friendly. Drinks - A little weak. Price - Average. Guy singing Island Music and Reggae covers - TERRIBLE! The man could only hit two notes and he had no soul! The most enjoyable part of the night was when that fool took a break. Avoid going on "Live Island Music" Night.

    (3)

  • Lele B.

    I doubt I could handle it here on a weekend night, but this place is my favorite for Monday happy hour when McLeod Residence is closed. The crunchy hand rolls are tasty little treats, and the Agedashi Tofu is also delicious. Once in awhile I will also order their yummy lunch Udon to go. The staff is really friendly. I'm just sad that Pat doesn't bartend here anymore.

    (4)

  • Laura B.

    The food is very good. We had chicken teriyaki and panko-breaded chicken. Tasty. Perfect rice. The music was very 1998 in Huntington Beach though.

    (4)

  • Taylor H.

    The food is usually decent however I probably will not go back due to the service. Everytime I go it seems like the staff are too busy for me or have an attitude. This place used to be my fav HH spot.....not anymore.

    (2)

  • jerry h.

    Visiting from San Jose. I thought this place was so so... It didn't blow me away nor any of my other 3 friends. Pros: Moderate Portions. Sushi Rolls are done well. Waitress offered a round of drinks on her due to her incompetency of forgetting to put our sushi order in. Ambiance was nice. Cons: Parking is a pain on the wallet in Downtown Seattle (If you find nothing on the street, parking lots are 12 bucks a pop in the evenings). Timing of food was off, due to the fact the waitress forgot to put in the sushi order. Ahi Sashimi included in my bento dinner wasn't the right temp and was slightly fishy. Our waitress was confused and probably "high". NO SHORT RIBS!.. How is this place even slightly Hawaiian like, without short ribs? Overall: Nothing to rave about...

    (3)

  • James E.

    A Yelp party is done for the evening, everyone is feelin' fine from the flowin' free wine, so what better place to take the party than Ohana? We were seated quickly, which I always like, and water was on our table within seconds. Did we look krunk'd from all the wine? None of us opened our menus, instead we reached for the list of rolls and made our choices in pen. Not pencil, mind you, this is not a place to be foolin' around. For all the rolls we ordered last night, the bill only came to $56 and some change. In Belltown. BELLTOWN. This place is magical. Apparently there is a Hawaiian theme or element to this place, but with a Greek waitress and at least a bottle of wine in each of our systems, who cares?

    (4)

  • Betty L.

    I absolutely loved my experience during Happy Hour here with a friend of mine! We both got sushi... which was nice and cheap... and they were all very tasty. I also loved sitting outside during a nice, warm Seattle evening. My b/f and I also had dinner here once and their food was mighty tasty!! YUM! I definitely recommend it! Their drinks are a hit as well :)

    (4)

  • Robyn d L.

    I'd like to give it a 2.5, but I'll bump it up since I was in a good mood and on vacation. The drinks and service were good, and I enjoyed the one man band that was performing the night I came, but everything else was just "eh". Reason I wouldn't really opt to come back: Claustrophobic bathroom stalls with a curtain for a door. Come on now, if you're on the drunk side and your curtain seems to keep opening up on you whilst you pee, what's a girl to do? I just don't feel as comfortable doing my business behind a curtain as I would a solid door, I'm just sayin...

    (3)

  • Jake G.

    I find myself visiting this place for lunch quite a lot since I work just down the street at Vain. I can usually pop in really fast, place an order to go, and be back to my salon within a matter of 20 minutes. I also don't mind visiting this place after work either, as their bartenders seem to know their drinks. Timmy, a bartender who has been working there for a few years now never forgets just what I like to drink. As soon as I'm within fifteen feet of the bar, he already has my red-stripe lager and a shot of jager ready for me. The Rainbow Rolls are amazing here. I also like the large portion of Edamame, since I can nibble on that for a good while. Fish always seems fresh, and the ambience of the place is set up like a hawaiian tiki lounge. My only drawback --which doesn't warrant a drop in stars-- is how packed it can feel on a Friday/Saturday evening. But, it is Belltown and it doesn't usually take me long to remember that when I sit down at the bar to eat and drink.

    (5)

  • Kevin S.

    Despite the fact that this place is basically a tiki bar and I try so hard as a transplanted Hawaii boy to not buy into this pseudo-hawaiian stuff i really must say I have enjoyed my trips to Ohana's. I mean, they serve spam musubi and a decent loco moco and after all isn't that just the heart of Hawaii cuisine??? Well, not really, but to all you mainlanders I'm sure it seems that way. Regardless though happy hour here is pretty generous and the bartenders are pretty cool. Though I refuse to give any place that has bamboo and tikis everywhere more than a three star rating. And if anyone says that they saw me here drinking something blue with a little umbrella in it let me just say - it wasn't me.

    (3)

  • Diana H.

    Ohana makes me soooo happy when I eat there. I go for the sushi and rolls. The Ahi Masago sushi is delicious, as is the Tobiko Flying Fish Roe (I love the sound of all the eggs popping in my mouth - it's like Pop Rocks, only without the sugar high). Their Firecracker Roll is my favorite, served with their spicy mayo sauce that frames the rim of the plate, and the peanut sauce in the middle to dip the roll in. I also tried their Lumpia Sariwa the last time I went - it was delicious. It's filled with green papaya, basil, cilantro, jicama, somen noodles, & napa cabbage, but I would pay extra and get it with shrimp next time to bulk it up. Their Rainbow Roll is also great, as is their Spider Roll. Service has been great before, however this last time it was a bit disjointed. Granted, it was a Sunday, we got there ten minutes after they opened - but still. They should be ready to be friendly to everybody from the start. Overall good food and fun atmosphere.

    (4)

  • John S.

    I had really like this place in the past, but this past time (7/27/07) it was not so great. Service was terrible -- 3 from our party arrived first, and they wouldn't not seat until all 6 of us were there! Why, I'll never understand considering 3 makes a both anyway. Then when we ordered, the service was very impatient and it seemed obvious that she didn't want to be there. I took a long while for the meal to come, and it arrived before the appetizer. This is a pet-peeve of mine! When the meal finally came, it was so so sushi. The sea urchin and roe unagi were absolutely awful. The firework roll was good as usual, as was the tuna and salmon. Food overall was 3 stars. Overall, this recent outing was definitely not worth the money.

    (2)

  • L V.

    One of my fav places to eat in belltown sushi to fresh and delicious. Occasional, livingsocial and amazonlocal deal make a good deal even better!!

    (5)

  • Christine B.

    Having been in DC for the past year, I was dying for some good sushi. The rolls I ordered were excellent and the sashimi special my husband ordered was huge! And everything tasted good. We also ordered the lumpia appetizer, which was somewhat tasteless. Stick to the sushi is my recommendation. Three stars are not based on food. As other reviewers have mentioned, the service was, ahem, lacking. When we arrived, we were seated in a booth directly across from the AC vent. When we asked to move across the aisle to the seats on the wall, we were told all the tables were reserved for 'regulars who show up late'. My husband pointed to a different area, and was told the same thing. Finally, we were reseated at a table by the sushi bar, next to a wall. Fine. Then, one of the waitresses brought a dish to the sushi bar that a diner had rejected for some issue with the ginger. The waitress was talking loudly to another waitress about the person sending it back, and said, 'you know what we call those people'. I'm glad my food was good, I would have hated to find out first hand what they call 'those people'. It also took FOREVER to process the bill. It wasn't even that busy. Anyway, will go back for the food, but will cross my fingers for someone who seems to care a little more about customers. BTW - the tables reserved for 'regulars who show up late' were not occupied when we left.

    (3)

  • A. V.

    I LOVE OHANA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i have no clue what their food tastes like cause i didnt eat there. BUUUUT, i went one sunday night for karaoke and it was MARVELOUS!!!!!!!! so much fun!!!!! bartender was quick, drinks were great, and the karaoke host was amazing. i loved her. people sitting down eating and people at the bar all seemed to be enjoying the singing and seemed to be having a great time. ambiance was great environment clean. just wonderful. if i could i probably would have eaten there, food seemed pretty decent. but go for karaoke! it was amaaaaaaazing!!!!

    (5)

  • Cheryl P.

    Request a specific table and be prepared to be on the receiving end of MAJOR attitude. We never got a chance to eat here because we never sat down. We decided to try this place out last night. We walked in to have dinner. The place was rather empty--just a few customers here and there. We asked to sit outside (where only one other table was occupied). The hostess placed us at one table, but we asked if we could sit at another. After giving us a look like we'd just asked for something quite unreasonable, she turned sharply away from us and walked over to the other table. With great flourish she dropped the menus on the table and walked away in a huff, without saying another word to us. Our action? We walked right on out of there and straight on in to another restaurant down the street. Life is too short to be treated like that, when all we wanted was to enjoy a nice dinner at the table of our choice.

    (1)

  • Aaron S.

    The food is very good but it is a little too pricey for my liking. I will say their Sashimi plate was a real delight-but their portions were a little stingy. I will say Ohana is one of the better Japanese restaurants in Seattle. I've been to a couple others and they were just okay considering the high price. At least this place serves great food.

    (4)

  • Lizzie M.

    I'm torn. Great happy hour food and prices. Embarrassingly rude service. 3 stars.

    (3)

  • Heather M.

    I love this place! If I'm in belltown and the rest of the strip fails me...Ohanas is the best stop for great food and an awesome happy hour. The bartenders are cool and theirs always someone to chat with. Many fun nights here!

    (5)

  • Jennifer P.

    I've resisted Ohana for all 7 of my Seattle years because, COME ON... You can't take the Hawaiian girl to a tiki bar! That's like asking for an evening of stink-eye and "You call this kim chee?", or worse yet, "Where's the kim chee?!" But my new office is just a few blocks away and it's wet and rainy today... It's Loco Moco (the comfort food of my peoples) weather! Well, the Loco was all gussied up for the mainland, but it wasn't bad. (It's no Blaine's Drive In! If Seattle had Blaine's, I'd be a very happy girl. A very fat girl, but very happy.) ... The macaroni salad though - IT WAS JUST LIKE GRANDMA'S! I ate the whole thing! And I hate mac salad... I was just too busy reminiscing to remember that I hate it. And I think at least one of the guys who works here might actually *be* from Hawaii. Because we did that thing we all do... Where we stare wide eyed at each other, listening carefully for a hint of a pidgin accent, wondering, "should I say something?" and then remember that you're in a tiki bar in Seattle... The situation is already too absurd.

    (3)

  • Lindi C.

    This place was cool...except for the DJ spinning shitty music, the skanky girls taking pictures on their phone cam for their myspace page, the frat boys or "bros" as I call them, the late 40-somethings doing shots like they are 20-somethings and the creepy dude that was staring at me all night. Ok. So, this place WASN'T cool. BUT, they did have a good happy hour menu. I believe we ordered several appetizers and four "Blue Hawaiians" (which, by the way, if you like fruity girl drinks, this one rules and gets you wasted in no time!) and paid less than 30 bucks including tip. The food was pretty good, but don't expect to order one or two things and leave feeling satisfied. I didn't taste any alcohol in the drinks we ordered, but I guarantee you there was some in there because I was drunk when we left.... Or maybe I just left feeling drunk after listening to Ma$e and staring at all the polo shirts.

    (3)

  • Alex B.

    Went back to Ohana in Belltown, and had another gr8t meal there!! I,was so impressed with their friendllyness,and there service,and food that I, told them I'd be back again, and again. I,just love going there and the prices arn't that bad either.

    (5)

  • Pma e.

    Love their fried rice & ahi poke!!! Spam musubi & some other items are a bit over priced.

    (3)

  • Norm W.

    I had a late dinner here and was surprised by the number of people on a Sunday night, though it was Labor Day weekend. At 7:30 pm, there was a 20 minute wait for a table of four. We took a short walk to Pike Place and got our table right on time. The service was very friendly but slow. Since I had had appetizers at another restaurant at happy hour, I decided to just order the fish taco appetizers and a spicy tuna roll appetizer. The fish tacos are based on fried fish fillets which I know some purists don't like, but I actually like them and Ohana's version didn't disappoint me. For $6.95, you get two good sized tacos - quite a deal. I expected the spicy tuna to actually come before the fish tacos, but they came late, after my friends had all finished their dinner (about an hour and ten minutes after ordering). Apparently, lots of the other diners had ordered sushi so they were really backlogged. The spicy tuna roll was not as spicy or flavorful as most other places, but was nonetheless fresh and enjoyable. For dessert, we shared the homemade banana cream pie and an order of fried coconut ice cream. I thought the pie was quite good, though the filling may be a bit thicker and sweeter than some would like. The ice cream was wrapped in pound cake and coated in tempura batter, then fried. I found the combination of light/bland tempura batter and sweet ice cream to be an odd combination and much prefer the fried ice cream that you can find at some Mexican restaurants, where the fried coating is much more flavorful. We left just before the karoake was to start at 9:30 pm. There was a line of people getting their IDs checked at the door, so I imagine it was going to be a fun time that evening.

    (3)

  • Megan M.

    I'm actually really suprized to see so many poor ratings of O'hana. I have loved this place for years! Maybe the bad reviews came from people who went at the wrong time of the week or night. I've actually never had a bad experience. My husband and I often go there for the happy hour, which is from 5-7. The happy hour menu is limited but the rest of the menu is so cheap that it doesn't really matter where you're ordering from. I always enjoy the sushi and one of my favorite menu items is the fish tacos, which are dirt cheap and huge!!! The beef robata are also delicious. I always order a mixed drink and the bartender doesn't skimp on the booze! Mind you, I've never been here late on a Friday or Saturday night, so I can't say what the service or clientelle is like at those times, but if you go around or right after happy hour, you'll be fine. UPDATE!!! I just lowered my rating from 5 to 4 stars. The problem is that 2 or the past 3 times we've been there, we've had the same terrible waitress (brunette, early 20's, caucasian, attractive). She sucks. I think we'll just go for happy hour from now on because I've noticed that the later we go, the worse the service!!!

    (4)

  • Anne D.

    I'm a definite fan! Love the eclectic style this restaurant has to offer. A mixture of Pan-Asian cuisines from Hawaiian, Filipino, Thai, Chinese, Japanese.. the service was incredible... and appreciated their care for our kids. Ohana means family indeed! :)

    (4)

  • Ruby G.

    I came here for a late night dinner. The sushi was fine and reasonably priced.

    (3)

  • Julia L.

    I love this place! The menu offers so much, I always have a hard timde deciding and inevitably order too much! Other reviews mention that some things are too expensive, and yes, that is true. However, the food is good & they have some very interesting desserts.

    (4)

  • Chili B.

    The salmon here is delicious. We got the bento box with chicken and unexpectedly got some teriyaki salmon with it and it was cooked and seasoned just right, it just melts in your mouth - and I don't even like salmon! The chicken teriyaki had some funky chicken pieces in it, I had to pick out. The california rolls were good too. I like this place with the Hawaiian decor and theme.

    (4)

  • Scott S.

    Great local style food, fun atmosphere, and the waiter was friendly and took good care of us. Growing up in Honolulu, this was just like eating at Grace's or Diner's, but without the styrofoam box. We weren't there at happy hour, but next time I will be.

    (4)

  • Me H.

    Go for the happy hour and expect happy hour sushi no matter if you order of the happy hour menu or regular menu and you won't be disappointed. The sushi is OK, they have some creative rolls and the bartenders know how to pour a good drink. If you are into the Belltown frat boy/girl thing hang out until late in the night you'll like the crowd, I tend to leave once happy hour is over. One thing to add they have ALL day happy hour on Mondays with both food and drink specials!

    (3)

  • Sam T.

    I'll be honest, not the best sushi but that would be the wrong reason to head to this joint. This place is warm, fun and the happy hour is KILLER. The service was awesome and the vibe was perfect. It wasn't too crowded but it wasn't creepy empty. It was our first time there and it happened to be trivia night. We did not win but we sure had fun trying. We ordered almost EVERYTHING off the happy hour menu and the Loco Moco off the regular menu. The HH stuff was decent but the Loco Moco tasted like burnt meat. But like I said, don't go here for high quality sushi. Do go here for good service, good vibes, great happy hour and to get your butt kicked in some trivia!

    (4)

  • Jay C.

    Totally great. We were visiting from Nevada and happened to be staying a few blocks from Ohana. The vibes were great, except for the late 90's "chill" music... You know, sublime and 311 covering the cure, but this place was good. The food was tastey and reasonably priced. Chicken was tender and delicious, the cole slaw was spicy, the rice wad delicious and the sauces and marinades were terrific. Yaaaaay thumbs up. Oh, the servers were cool too.

    (4)

  • Jax G.

    go for fun stay for a drink enjoy he scene

    (4)

  • Rob S.

    Decent food all around, the pork BBQ was rather awesome.

    (4)

  • Jean K.

    This rating is for their happy hour. I have never eaten dinner here as I think its too expensive besides the fact that their happy hour portions leave me feeling like I just danced my ass off to Solid Gold. Yehoo!! I am a HUGE fan of the spicy salmon hand rolls. G'dam they are good. i always get the mini ohana salad and i love that they put rice crackers in it. The robata is fairly tasty and their rolls are reliable for kitchy sushi. The drinks are good and bartenders friendly. Ive never had the blue hawaiian but my friend who likes girly drinks seems to love it. Blue things scare me. The music can get loud but its a fun place to have happy hour melt into an early drinking night. The red lighting in there makes everyone look good, which makes for a great place to drink a lot and end up kissing someone at the end of the night ;)

    (3)

  • James A.

    Loco moco and shogun bento. Yum! Spam musubi and hand rolls are great too. Awesome happy hour too (especially on Monday)

    (4)

  • joel m.

    I've long been a fan of Ohana, and if you're lucky you can catch a bum-fight on your way in. Oh, the thought of warm sake gives my liver goosebumps. The sushi is ok but the skewers are unstoppable. The bar gets pretty packed for their kick ace happy hour and just about any weekend night. It's an inevitable stop if you're doing the "Belltown 500." Don't forget to write obcenities on the globe at the bar.

    (4)

  • Jennifer B.

    I made it here during happy and was definitely happy. The sushi was great and super cheap. It wasn't a fancy place (a little lacking in the decor) and perhaps there are higher quality sushi restaurants in the area. However, if you're in the mood for a laid-back place to get good sushi on a budget I highly recommend it.

    (4)

  • David M.

    Stopped in here by myself for the first time after leaving work for the day on Friday. The ambiance was nice, the sushi was good and they have a nice selection of beers but the service was spotty. The hostess and the wait staff seemed confused, disorganized, and slow. At one point, I asked for another spicy tuna roll because I liked the first one so much. It took them about twenty minutes to get it to me, even though the restaurant only seemed to be about 60-70% full. Maybe they would have been more responsive if I was with a group instead of by myself. Who knows. Bottom line: good food and drink if you're not in a big hurry.

    (3)

  • Erin J.

    Overall a pretty good place. I went here to meet some folks for a friends birthday and wasn't expecting all that much. I really liked the spam musubi (my first experience with spam)...pleasently surprised on that one. I forgot my license and was apparently looking young that evening so I couldn't get a drink but the the happy hour sushi was good!

    (3)

  • Amber A.

    First time ever eating sushi and LOVED it! That being said I can't really compare it to other sushi places but since I didn't get sick and was craving sushi the next day - this place definitely deserves a high five. And to top it off they had green tea ice cream wrapped in pound cake and then dunked in tempura batter and deep fried. That alone should be worth a try!

    (4)

  • Alex S.

    Our neighborhood sushi pioneer, after all these years, still delivers a solid experience. Most of the sushi was fresh and generous. Unagi came out a little sizzly (perfection). Yellowtail pretty good. And the babyback ribs were braised and cooked to perfection. Tempura a little heavily battered but OK. Solid service from a friendly efficient person who has been there forever. We got there about 9:00 pm on Saturday night and were seated, without a reservation, in a booth, immediately. Sweet. Apparently that's about the time when it starts transitioning to a bar from restaurant (the bar became packed and started overflowing toward us). A little loud, but hey, it's Belltown. Bear in mind that the menu hasn't changed in 10 years so if you're looking for innovative rolls you won't find them at Ohana. (Think spider roll here.) A requested dirty martini came out too dirty (had to be sent back) but was cheerfully redone. And sadly, the shrimp tempura roll had the taste and texture, as if it had been made earlier in the day (cold tempura, not crispy, sort of cold rice). Overall, a pretty solid experience. The raw fish and service is really good. So was the unagi. The other food was a bit mixed, and overall the place seems a little tired after all these years.

    (3)

  • Ben C.

    Service: Poor and slow. It took them 45 minutes to bring out a bowl of miso soup. The entire night they ensured us an order of fries was on its way out but it never came. It took a good half an hour to split the check. But, the waitress didn't care because we were forced to give an 18% gratuity for her fine work. Sushi: small portions, low quality ingredients, high prices

    (1)

  • Bryan J.

    I am a big fan of Ohana's I have been going there for over 5years and have had nothing but good times! The sushi is fantastic I highly recommend the 69 roll and the Toro if it is available.Also the adobo chicken wings are a winner. The happy hour is pure money you cant go wrong with cheap beer and $2 sushi come on!!!

    (4)

  • Aaron F.

    BLEH. This was the worst meal I've had in 6 months in Seattle, if not EVER. $25, and all I got was an emergency visit to the bathroom at my next location. And the food is expensive, too. The drinks watered down. Are you serious? Did this meal really happen? Was this someone playing a practical joke on me? I can't imagine how this place can stay in business, let alone have such a high yelp rating. There are such better restaurants nearby without the cheesy decore and disastrous "food". While I may have messed up by not ordering sushi, I was insulted to be served food I wouldn't serve my dog. The service is bad as it gets, too. Honestly, I'm shocked, appalled, infuriated. I wouldn't recommend this to Hitler.

    (1)

  • Jason C.

    It really doesn't transport you to the island state and it doesn't really make you want to go either. It's a bit cramped and dark. The "tropical" drinks were not that tropical, tasting more like a fancy Orange Julius. It's lucky to have a good location. Located on the main street where many Belltown activities are, this place often gets large crowds. However beyond its location, there really is nothing prime about this place.

    (2)

  • S K.

    Okay, so here I am again. Back from the dead, to update a review my girlfriend and I had posted a while back. So i guess the saying really is true. Some things are better the second time around. My girlfriend and I were walking around downtown, and decided we really needed a drink. (a special drink). Mind you, it was only 6pm, {and no we're not alcoholics...I promise, and no we're not in denial dang it!} so we thought it'd be nice to walk into belltown and hit up a bar, chill for a bit, talk, and enjoy the beautiful day...indoors. We however quickly ditched that idea, upon entering a bar, in light of a better idea. SUSHI! I mean, come on, sushi...need I say more? Here was the problem though. We decided to walk today. Our cars were left at home, our feet were hurting, (it'd been about 8-9 hours since we left our apt. by this time, it's a long time really, well...it really felt like 8-9 hours...but more closer to 1) and the only sushi place we new that was close by, is Ohana. Obviously we decided to give it a second try. We walked in, and immediantly we noticed a few things. 1) this place was more packed than a cracker jack box and 2) there were actually servers walking around! Anyway, after a bit of a wait, our server walked up to us, and she greeted us with one of the most sincere, and warmest greetings you can ever recieve. We decided to order the fried rice appetizer and it was fantastic! Not too spicy, and fried just enough to be moist, and not dry, with bits of suprisingly good tasting meat in the bowl-which was like a little suprise in your mouth every time you took a scoop. Yumm. After we finished our appetizer, our sushi finally came out, and guess what- in perfect timing too. We had ordered the Spider Roll, the Firecracker, and the Half Baked. With the exception of the Spider Roll, everything was amazingly huge. The portions were enough to make you take a step back and ask yourself if you've really just ordered sushi, and where on earth were you taken when you walked through that doorway. The Spider roll was good, as soft shell crab always is. You can't go wrong with that stuff. It makes even the worst tasting dish taste like a slice of heaven in your mouth. It was just not enough with only 4 slices making up the whole roll, 2 of which were fairly thin and out of shape lackin any muscular definition, and the other 2 being just slightly underweight. The Firecracker...umm. WOW. Where should I begin? Perhaps with the amazing peanut saucy dip of greatness that sits in the middle of the plate? Or perhaps with the awesome display of sauce that is designed around the plate looking like a drawn explosion, and tastes like a mouth watering thing of wonderful good tasting stuff (I'm running out of descriptions...) Or shall I begin with the fried roll that is...the "FIRECRACKER"? When the plate is first dropped, you can't help but to look at it for a second in silence, followed by a couple oohs and aahhhs. And when dipped in both sauces, you'll have your day made. Good game. The Half-Baked Roll. Simply put. The Sushi roll of the gods. At first inspection, you noticed a lump of messy stuff. Upon picking pieces off the plate, you realize they probably just gave you way too much salmon, and upon a slight momentary ponder, you begin to wonder how this place stays in business. Living up to it's name, this roll is baked, and served warm, under the thickest blanket of salmon, and topped with a layer of teriyaki. Hands down, one of the best warm sushi plates served to this humble, great, smart and good looking guy. Just kidding. But it is good. Really good. So why the 4 stars you ask? After this amazing review, after all the mouth watering desciptions of divine sushi rolls served from heaven's kitchen why only 4 stars?! "Well..." I answer. Because of Ohana's serious attempt to live up to the "Belltown" reputation. Bellltown at night basically becomes the sole hang out for the UW kids trying to get drunk and have a good time. It's the place where everyone goes to at night. It's as if half the UW population doesn't live in an apartment, and just go hopping from bar to bar, pool hall to pool hall, and I believe there are clubs here as well. I mean come on. The music was turned up at some point in the restaraunt, and people were dancing in he lobby area, right in front of the doorway. I asked our waitress if this happens often, and she just looks at us, with a slight smile and a tinge of shame, and just answers..."yeah". It's ok, We still love you Ohana. We'll be back. Next time however, before night falls, and all the scary dancing college kids come out. Sushi for lunch? AMEN.

    (4)

  • Avalon Z.

    Living in belltown, I have a whole lot of options for by far superior sushi. That being said, Ohana isn't bad, its just nothing compared to neighborhood sushi powerhouses like Saito's and Shiro's. What brings this place down to two stars is the horrid service (sub-standard even for Seattle), the cheesy decor, and its tendency to attract some of the worst of the belltown crowd. If its the only place with seats in the neighborhood, its fine but there are far better places to go for sushi within a short walk.

    (2)

  • Edward M.

    I'm pretty much giving this place 2 stars because of the food. Me and a friend were aching for some late night hawaiin food so we decides to try ohana. It has a somewhat cheesyish tiki looking feel, but always seems to go with a hawaiin type of place. Coincidentally it was karaoke night which is alway fun watching drunkards get behind a mic. I ordered loco moco(basically hamburger with an egg,gravy,and rice), the meat was dry and the rice seemed funny, maybe a little undercooked. My friend had curry which was pretty unapeeling and flavorless with the same rice. We also shared spam musabi which was good, but how hard is it to cook spam anyway? Service was ok, considering it was pretty busy but I guess it goes with island time. I'd go to hangout and have drinks again, but not for the food.

    (2)

  • Kathryn J.

    Solid sushi and other snacks, ridiculous extravagant Hawaiian-themed drinks, and cheap happy hour prices! It was gray and raining outside, but warm and charmingly kitschy on the inside. Sweet, efficient service. Perfect little escape. I'd go again in a heartbeat!

    (4)

  • Trance A.

    Ok, the good first: Sweetie and I dropped into Ohana when the "other" sushi place across the street was much too busy for us. We were starving. We got a seat right away. It was quiet & private. We got food straight away & were no longer starving. The food tasted great & service was fine. The bad: Without making this ugly...let's just say the food didn't sit well. Sorta ruined the night for both of us. I guess I just feel that a $50 meal should last longer than 1 hour. I wouldn't bother going back.

    (1)

  • Mary T.

    Drinks were good. They had a great selection of mixed drinks to choose from. Sushi was good, service was very good. We went on a friday night and sat at the sushi bar instead of waiting for a table. Prices were just slightly touristy, but what do you expect in the area... I would eat here again, for sure.

    (4)

  • Brent S.

    This place is the best in the spring and summer when you can get a table outside and people watch. Never had a bad meal here, but if you're looking for sushi there are other places in Belltown that I much prefer. Still, I'll be going back for the happy hour.

    (3)

  • Tim H.

    Man, what a huge disapointment. We were scouring around for some vittles a couple of friday nights ago and a friend calls us up and says he getting trashed as Ohana. We inqure about the food and he says theres sushi and spam and all sorts of things in between. Ok, we bite. When we get there, my friend is well on his way to facedownness, so we order drinks thinking that they must be cheap as hell-- wrong. We accept that--its a downtown bar. So onto the menu-- it looks good, but nothing is really standing out-- nothing screaming-- the sushi looks good, but expensive--because you never eat just one roll. I end up ordering the mahi-mahi large size and get excited-- and i also throw in two pieces of yellowtail, just so that i have at least tried the sushi.... The yellowtail was fine, albeit two tiny pieces, but it was nice and buttery. The Mahi-Mahi on the other hand, was just terrible. The worst piece of fish I have had in quite some time-- bland, flavorless hunks of fish drowing in teriyaki sauce, served on a plate of overly saturated Yakisoba Noodles with Teriyaki sauce-- sticky and sickening-- and I love the yaki, both noodles and sauce--but this was just pigswill. However, others did have other things, such as a spam sushi roll--total hawaii, and the chicken katsu, which was nice--but like my buddy said, "I could get this same dish anywhere else for 7 bucks, not 11. Meh, maybe we just needed to focus on the bar--but we were treated like Howlies there. Thanks Ohana, but no thanks.

    (2)

  • Nancy L.

    hadn't been here in YEARS but found it's still fun. :) spicy fried rice was really tasty as was the kahlua port (not too salty which was welcome). :) would i do it again? yeah, still good! ^^

    (4)

  • alamedabrian m.

    Interesting mix of tiki/Hawaiian and Japanese. Didn't get to try the sushi, but largely enjoyed the Hawaiian style mahi-mahi and a couple of tropical drinks. Not great, but I'd definitely go again next time I'm up in Seattle.

    (3)

  • Leah B.

    Ohana has a great happy hour. Monday's go until 11:30 p.m. so I never feel rushed to make it, which is great. I enjoy the veggie hand-rolls and the gyoza. I haven't ever ventured away from my usual order. The wait staff have been pretty attentive about half the time. The atmosphere is fun, very Hawaiian with "beachy" music playing all night long. I've never had to wait for a table which is always a plus and they have a cool deck you can sit out on on those beautiful Seattle days! What more can you ask for!?

    (4)

  • Kaleb R.

    good atmosphere, friendly staff..

    (3)

  • Ane P.

    Before going into detail, one thing must be noted. This is not a Polynesian restaurant. Those looking for Polynesian food are going to need to continue searching (and unfortunately around here, you'll most likely have to go to someone's home..haha!). There are a few "local" plate selections, but the majority of the food is Japanese-influenced. One thing that is unfortunate these days, is that people believe that if there are tikis and leis adorning a restaurant, then the food is Polynesian. The misconception can also most likely be attributed to the description in the restaurant name. Anyway, I have been going to 'Ohana for years now, as it used to be a very popular place to hang out throughout college on Wednesday nights. Thankfully, there is still a local-style band that plays each Wed, and for those who miss hearing local jams on the radio, you can catch a few at this time. The happy hour is a great time to go, as the spicy tuna handroll and lumpia sarawai are my faves in the area! The deep-fried ice cream (coconut is my all-time favorite), is exquisite and has a layer of angel cake surrounding it. The lava flows are super as well. On the down side, the Blue Hawaii's tend to be a little too sweet, and the teriyaki sauce on the spam musubi is a little too sticky and sweet as well. That's just my preference however, so I have to admit that I do have a few friends that love those two. All in all, the bartenders are great, while the waitstaff is a little airy and forgetful. No worries, you go here for the atmostphere ;)

    (4)

  • Christopher S.

    Didn't have the food, but on a Sunday nite at 11pm this place was rockin and they had a Karoke contest! Wild times at the Ohana...great place for people watching and the nitelife! Cheers Ohana!

    (4)

  • MrsKimch I.

    Possibly the worst service I'v ever had...was ignored, told to seat myself, forgotten after my sushi arrived and then after I paid with cash, was never given back my change. Had to go track the girl down after 20 minutes of waiting. LAME-O. Mix of cheesy hawaiian and cheap "oriental" decorations. Looked like an asian garage sale blew up and splattered on the walls. Sushi is ok. Half baked roll is the best thing they do.

    (2)

  • hXc H.

    Always great Sushi at this place. I've consistently had the freshest of the fresh fish, and the slices are a tad bit bigger than most other places too. Happy Hour has some nice little deals as well, including $3 Rolls, which are amazing. And, my personal favorite? LARGE bowls of edamame! How awesome is that? I usually have to order 2 bowls of Edamame at most places, but here I just have to order 1. Things can get a little hectic in the evenings, when it turns into more of a bar vs. a restaraunt, but if you're there during these hours, please go see Tim at the bar. He'll get ya' a good drink.

    (4)

  • Amanda K.

    this place was alright. The sushi was okay, not spectacular, it was sushi and Hawaiian BBQ type of place. Maybe the Hawaiian food is better. I would most likely not go back here.

    (2)

  • Susan C.

    Great food, Great drinks, Great staff. I recently had my Bachelorette Party kick off here for dinner and drinks, and the staff was extremely helpful in getting our reservations and all stuff ordered! The sushi was great, and the flaming bananas foster was YUMMY!

    (4)

  • christine l.

    One of my favorite places to eat. The prices and times are great during happy hour. I love the agedashi tofu, spam musubi, gyoza, and then we order a shrimp yakisoba plate. I have also sampled the homemade banana dessert and I can't decide if I like it better than the Mochi! The wait staff has always been really friendly and attentive. I was overcharged once and they more than made up for it. The only thing that I don't like is finding parking when I have to go to town*

    (4)

  • Rich C.

    I go here whenever I have time for lunch and for happy hour with my coworkers. It's not perfect but I like this. Service has been up and down but so far things have been pretty good overall. Food is tasty but the drinks could stand to be a little stronger imho.

    (4)

  • Dennis S.

    Surf meets sushi. I really decent selection of sushi and pretty cheap prices. Carafes of sake for extremely decent prices. A bit of a dive and over decorated, but adds to its charm. Very friendly staff and people, but can get loud. 2 happy hours though. Early and late!

    (4)

  • Carl L.

    This place is good, still not the authentic hawaiian local food you are going to expect but its got good service and quality food. The chicken katsu was good. Macaroni salad, Kalua pig and cabbage good also. Good, cheap appetizers on the happy hour menu too. Kind of loud and bustling, it's in the heart of belltown, dont expect quiet. Fun atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Sarah J.

    I'd never eat here again. Our waiter was definitely high... food came out insanely slow... my chopsticks were "glued" to the napkin WITH ALREADY BEEN CHEWED GUM. Disgusting.

    (1)

  • Katie C.

    It's been awhile, but I went here with some friends a few months back and was pretty happy with it. We had some creative sushi rolls that were really good, and not expensive. Oooohhh and the bananas foster for dessert... *drool* Cute place, too.

    (4)

  • Kate R.

    Ohana is officially hit-or-miss. The first time I was there, it was great. Friendly bartender, great food, great happy hour, all around great value. (Glad I didn't write the review then!) On my last visit, it was awful. The bartender was friendly but complained about all kinds of stuff, and there were complaining conversations among the staff going on. Then someone who works there who was off-duty sat at the bar and was loud and obnoxious. The food was not good at all, this time, even though I ordered one of the same items (coconut prawns). It's a shame. I thought I'd found a cool place, but I won't be going back.

    (2)

  • Robyn R.

    Hands down, this is one my favorite spots in Seattle. Fantastic Monday Happy Hour, great decor, reggae music and cool drinks, light and fun. The sushi isn't the best ever but it's good, it's priced reasonably, and the Hawaiian dishes and some of the other Pacific Islands they have represented are great too. Just a good call, done well, and it makes me happy.

    (5)

  • check p.

    we've been to Ohana three times, twice for happy hour, which was great, really reasonable, tasty; hand rolls were great, so was the agadashi, and the drinks were appropriately blue and sweet. lunch was ok, and a reminder that hawaiian food is not always that distinctive... except for being a bit gloppy with the brown sauce on the loco moco. my fish and chips had great chips, and the crust on the fish was panko, so it was better than a bad batter, but not as good as a great one. macaroni salad was just like I've had in Hawaii. service was slow... at lunch, so so at happy hour. but the atmosphere was appropriate!

    (3)

  • Liz S.

    the food hasn't been mind-blowing the times i've been here, but their happy hour prices are awesome for what you get! my biggest complaint is how loud the music is. it's great that they have live performers but since the space is so small i wish the staff would turn the volume down so that i can actually hear those around me.

    (3)

  • jess m.

    So, I have to admit...we go there more often than they deserve. The happy hour is generously priced with equally generous portions to boot. We deal with the meager alcohol selections (c'mon drink is drink when you're broke) and the haughty yet completely imbecilic service for the low low tab total. When you NEED sushi and alcohol at 10pm and you've only got a $20 for two, this is your best chance...trust me...happy hour has become an art of sorts in my world. Happy velvetelvisneonhulasbambootikiwallhibiscushawaii5-­0 sushi!

    (3)

  • samantha k. s.

    You can make some significant mistakes at Ohana, but you can also order a pretty finger lickin meal if you know how to navigate the menu. But here's the thing. The other night, ok it *was* St Patrick's Day night so weird things are supposed to happen, I guess. But the other night when I was eating a late dinner there suddenly this pack of bawdy, smarmy men dressed in full pirate costume swarmed the place. And it wasn't Ohana's fault, but all of a sudden this yummy, fragrant dinner was overwhelmed by a churning in the pit of my stomach. These were not passive pirates. These were intrusive, in your face, take an edamame from your dish and say *aargh* performance pirates. And so this churning. My dinner companion and I carefully avoided making eye contact or appearing amused, for the slightest hint of approval seemed to encourage the pirates to interact with the meek. The mood was shifted from smoky dreamy late night hum to jarring and ill fitting. So it's hard to say what the actual meal was like. Here's what i know. And this is pretty important. Stick to the appetizers and sushi. There's no joy in their heavily sauced asian entrees, and for godsake you're right there in belltown where asian fare lurks behind every other doorway. So, back to what they do right: The baby back ribs are some of the best. They've got the seasoning down, slightly spicy, salty, sweet. The sushi is served at that ideal sushi temperature, the fish is fresh, and the selection is satisfying (avoid the tempura filled rolls, which seem to be prepared with pre-fried fish that's gone tough and battery). They know how to use the fryer, and the lumpia are interesting and flavorful, served hot and crisp. If they did everything as well as the ribs, they'd score a lot higher. Needless to say, go elsewhere for dessert and coffee.

    (3)

  • Katie J.

    OMG! Oh Ohana how you make me happy. I crave sushi 7 days a week and sometimes more. Ohana gives me that chance to hang out with friends while satisfying my cravings. I do wish their HH menu had more rolls to offer, but the $3 hot sake can't be beat. The atmosphere is fantastic and always energetic. The music can be a bit loud at times but still good. I recommend this place to anyone who wants to have a good time and eat fantastic sushi made by a equally fantastic sushi chef.

    (5)

  • Marjorie M.

    I've never had bad food here, just exceptionally yummy. The sushi is fatastic (especially the fancy rolls), and the rib salad is one of my favorites. The cocktails are wonderful too. Color me a fan. One caveat; know that Friday nights (and probably Saturday too) can often be a crazy Belltown mess....just goes with the territory and no reflection on the restaurant.

    (4)

  • Simon W.

    pretty chill place, open late, great happy hour.

    (5)

  • Zarkle B.

    Both times I have been here the service has been very crappy. They do have some good happy hour deals however. The spam is good and their scallops are super tasty. They have some cool sushi rolls too. Just don't come too hungry or you might starve to death.

    (4)

  • Jeanie K.

    I've started a happy hour tour of Belltown and Downtown, and this was the first stop. Ordered several of the happy hour menu items and one of the drink specials - all together, came to about $30 (for 2 people), so not bad price wise, but definitely not great food wise. The california rolls left much to be desired (mushy), and the drinks were just OK. I probably would have given it at least 3 stars if I hadn't visited the happy hour at Wasabi the next day, which was FABULOUS and only slightly more expensive. I don't think I'll go there again for happy hour or otherwise.

    (2)

  • Chrysti H.

    I love this place. In my opinion they have the best sushi in Seattle. Always friendly staff and adorable eating environment. I love it. It's pricey compared to other places I've been in Seattle, but I would gladly pay that for the quality.

    (5)

  • Kia L.

    well.. we pretty much live at Ohana! Ok, but I do make a stop there at least twice a week and the reason is simple... this place is really chill, the staff are really cool and the beef Robata is amazing! Plus, they keep Coors Light in the back just for us!

    (5)

  • Thomas B.

    I had only came here to grab a few drinks late night during the week and never made it for dinner until about two weeks ago. I was stoked to find that they had spam musubi and macaroni salad. The macaroni salad did disappoint me, but the spam musubi did not. The sushi was good and the service was great for a busy Friday night. I'll definitely be headed back for dinner again soon.

    (4)

  • Courtney D.

    so happy i found this place! after wandering around the pier area, finding one overpriced-seafood-joint-with-a-view after another, i was sooo happy to have found Ohana. and we were lucky enough to have arrived just in time for their late night happy hour. the $3 appetizers + reasonable sushi menu made enough for a delicious, satisfying meal - tofu & veggie skewers, tuna roll, miso soup, and warm house sake. husband had the ahi tuna salad with very wasabi-y dressing, and all were quite pleased. service was terribly friendly, ambiance was a little bit bachelorette party, a little bit birthday night out, a little bit date night, and i may well go back again tonight ;)

    (4)

  • Scott W.

    This place has happy hour just about any night of the week. It's probably the only place in Belltown on 1st Ave to eat under $20. It's not pretentious, with decent food and drinks.

    (4)

  • rolo m.

    i go here with family and friends every thursday nite for their deeeelicious 3 dollar happy hr menu..the sushi is good, the main menu is great and i love the staff, they make you feel like 'ohana' and are quick to crack a joke and make you smile...they generally have quick service for food and drinks...they have a live DJ spinnin old skool cuts which always brings me back for more...and usually its not too busy on thursdays so you can mingle and chat with everyone in there... if you happen to see me down there dont be afraid to come on over and introduce yourself and maybe ill buy you a beer...if you make me laugh...

    (5)

  • will m.

    cheap drinks, stiff drinks, good crowd, good music, my favorite bar in seattle

    (5)

  • Cory J.

    Ohana has started a new tuesday trivia night. It starts at 9pm. Teams of up to 6 accepted. Ohana gift certificates awarded to the top two teams. Ace his quiz and hostmaster, Cory Jones, will buy your teams next round.

    (4)

  • Tan E.

    This was one of my regular watering holes when I lived in Seattle and enjoyed the laidback atmosphere that many tiki bars offer. The bartenders were gracious and down to earth...very easy to chat with, unlike the ones at other bars nearby. The polynesian dishes and sushi platters were pretty good and you also can't beat a bar with a yager on tap.

    (4)

  • Steve S.

    the sushi is pretty poor here, i would avoid it. the hawaiian food is decent, and they make some of the best girly blender drinks seattle has to offer.

    (3)

  • Lisa K.

    Great place for a group. Very fun atmosphere, and decent food. Everything is priced pretty well, and the wait staff is extremely friendly and attentive. They have a great drink menu, and I would definitely try the firecracker roll...other then that the sushi was pretty mediocre. It's definitely not a place I would crave for the food, but would certainly go back for the lively scene!

    (3)

  • Liz M.

    I visited this restaurant at the advice of a Seattle local. It was AMAZING! The atmosphere was casual and the service was great. The food was the best part. I live in CA and have never had sushi that was this good! Another definite must have is their Hot and Sour Soup...yummy!! I have been thinking about it ever since I left. You must try this restaurant, you won't be disappointed!

    (5)

  • mamalicous M.

    Ohana-Oh MAMA. Our bachelorette party started out here for dinner and it was amazing. It is now clearly my favorite place to eat. I tried to talk someone into going to dinner there tonight. It isn't often I will try and frequent a restaurant more than once in a week so that in itself makes it a five star rating in my book. There were a dozen of us out for dinner and had others stopping by and joining throughout the night and they accommodated us with no problem even when we got a little rowdy and felt no pain with the strong delicious drinks we were consuming. The place is not exactly big but more on the cozy side. I love the decor its obvious they had fun decorating the place. The tropical drinks were strong, cold, blended and tasty reasonably priced at about $8. Of course you get the umbrella with it which ended up in all of our cleavage, got to protect the valley from rain so it doesn't flood. The sushi was fantastic. My favorite was the King & I. We ended up fighting with the chop sticks for the last ones. It was eye gouging worthy. Most of us had the bento box which was cooked to perfection. One gal pal decided to try and load up on the carbs in order to help line her stomach for the upcoming consumption of alcohol and ordered the fish and chips. This was a huge overflowing bowl of seafood. She only ate about half. *note* it didn't help her any later as she was the one so drunk trying to pee standing up like a guy on the way to the car. This place fills up fast on a Friday night around ten so get there early to secure your spot. They have outdoor seating for those nice rare hot summer days.

    (5)

  • Whitney C.

    I love this place. Great decor, fun booths with palm fronds and funky xmas lights, all kinds of Hawaiian kitsch. I lived in Hawaii for a year and this place is pretty authentic. Good sushi, good food, good service. I went here for the first time for my 25th birthday with a big group, and it was a great experience. If you are celebrating a birthday, they give everyone at your table a cheap shell lei and the birthday person a real lei made out of fresh flowers, as well as a piece of their homemade delicious banana cream pie. The downside is that it is pricey, especially if you drink a few of their awesome foo-foo drinks with umbrellas, but worth it. I would highly recommend celebrating a birthday or bachelorette party here. Tell them that when you make the reservation, and they will accommodate.

    (4)

  • Sky C.

    Great location with a totally different vibe depending on the time of day. I've been here twice, once for happy hour and once later at night. The happy hour was relaxing and fun, with a great (vegetarian friendly) $3 menu with some decent food and drinks. The late-night atmosphere was a little crazier, with a DJ and a small dance floor right by the door. Fun place with a good vibe and decent, fast service.

    (4)

  • Rick L.

    Mmmm I was so stuffed after coming here. Awesome drink specials, I suggest you go with some friends and have a whole bunch of fun! Lots of drinks you'd expect little umbrellas in - divine!

    (4)

  • brent v.

    This place is really more of a little local belletown bar then a restaurant, a place to get drunk before you hit the club. It used to be a hotbox full of smokers which doesn't make the sushi seem so appetizing but now since the smoking ban took effect it just seems a lot cleaner and you don't have to worry about carcinogens getting stuck to your salmon. Order the sushi boat if you are hungry, it's surprisingly some of the freshest sushi and the best rice you will eat in Seattle.

    (4)

  • megan d.

    when i come here at least for a second i feel like im in one of those cheeser hawian hotels. I love the fact they put umbrella's in their drinks and the sushi is pretty decent especially at happy hour. the karoke nights here get pretty serious though, so be fore warned.

    (4)

  • Margaretta L.

    Great happy hour. Blue hawaiians + cheap japanese eats = a great time. The kitchy decor takes me to hawaii in the middle of Seattle winter. Go for it and have fun.

    (3)

  • Zarah M.

    Small but lively last night with a raggae cover band! We are talking crowded and it wasn't even happy hour here. We had a table right away, I'm just saying it felt a little tight. i should have taken pictures of the decor. Tiki Tiki lounge!

    (4)

  • Kevin D.

    Mix of Polynesian and Japanese. I go there for the awesome happy hour prices. $3 menu and karaoke on some nights make this place a fun weekday evening experience.

    (3)

  • Richard Y.

    their fried ice cream sponge cake is the best part of this place.

    (3)

  • Andy Z.

    happy hour food: one eel handroll, belltown. spicy california. the handroll was great. a tad skimpy on the eel though. the rice is good. its not that soggy stuff like some places do it. ***3/5 service: it was hard to find somebody sometimes even though it wasnt that busy. we got everything we needed, just took awhile. ***3/5 value: HH pricing is not bad, but i think the quality is not that much better than some of the japnese places with the revolving belts. they do have handrolls. i like that. however, i was still hungry with my order. it sounds like a lot, but not enough for me. the non happy hour items look delicious though. will have to come back another time to try it. ***3/5

    (3)

  • Carleigh H.

    I don't get the 3 1/2 star rating. I loved this place! The food was scrumptious!!! We had the ahi nori tempura, spam musubi, salmon & tuna poke, a Spider Roll, and the Firecracker Roll! Plus I had 2 Big Island Ice Teas!! Super strong & delicious. All and all I find this place to be a super duper fun time. Aloha!!!

    (5)

  • Sean S.

    Great sushi. Fun Hawaiian drinks, atmosphere and vibe. Reservation recommended. We called in a reservation and got the best seat in the house. Food to please any crowd. Lots of sushi!!! Tacos, chicken wings, sandwiches and other island cuisine. We had the firecracker roll, the crunchy dynamite roll, and the half baked roll. Some rolls served warm- which was unique and delicious. Try the house Sake - affordable, warm and smooth. Great after dinner drink.

    (5)

  • Caitlin B.

    Holy happy hour stumbled on this place after a few drinks downtown. Enjoyed $5 blue electric ice teas and $5 California and $5 Salmon rolls. Bought. Round for under $20, unheard of. Can't wait to go back for Poke and Karaoke.

    (3)

  • Jose C.

    Good food and waiters until a biker gang came made it not as fun. Still would go back

    (4)

  • Jingwen Y.

    SPAM SLIDERS!! Need I say more? Who cares what spam is made of, all I know is that they served it as a slider and it was a mouthful of deliciousness. I love that they have happy hour until 7 and tiny romantic lighting on the table. All the rolls are great and love their sashimi. Did I mention their generious portion drinks? Just being inside this place puts me in a party mood. Can't wait to come back for more.

    (4)

  • Kyla F.

    This place was great! The restaurant is fun and eclectic. Tons of authentic Hawaiian dishes on the menu as well as sushi. The Red Dragon was delicious! Happy hour is great too! Strong drinks and staff was friendly. Would love to come back and try more things on the menu!

    (4)

  • Nate B.

    Food was good, went before a concert at the crocodile. The waitstaff was also very nice and overall great service. Price was reasonable for what we had. We had a few different rolls, some appetizers and beers. I really enjoyed all of it, would recommend to others looking for sushi/ fun experience in belltown.

    (4)

  • Armando A.

    We had dinner there a few hours ago. Very good food. The lumpia and sushi are on point! Friendly waitress and hostess. We will be back soon!

    (5)

  • Dave A.

    My wife and I ate dinner here on a Tuesday evening and we went in with big expectations. We love Hawaiian food. We came out of the experience with a feeling like we just ate nothing special. First, no LauLau, which I find to be a Hawaiian treasure. Next we were told that they could not make the fried rice with Spam, but that they would put some on top. So we decided to order Kalua pork and the wife went with the Loco Moco... The pork was bland and was about as flavorful as the cabbage it was served with. The macaroni salad was flavorful but doused in paprika and overloaded with mayo... The wife said the Loco Moco gravy was also bland and was not saved by adding salt and pepper. The egg on it was done well, but the rice was white and not fried, even though she asked for fried.Spam is what it is and is hard to mess up, but the bacon was overcooked.... The waitress was friendly as anything though and she gave us a discount for the mistake in the order. She was attentive and she is what made the experience more than 1 star... The walls are dark and orange with murals and there are tacky decorations hanging from the ceiling. With all that, even the skylight could not brighten up the place. The trinkets were all dusty and the walls were banged up and looks like upkeep and touch ups are not something they think about. All in all the place could be kept better and some love could be put into the food. After all, Ohana means family and family food is filled with the love and passion used to prepare it... Don't phone it in... If you want tropical drinks, this may be a good place to hang for a bit to get a buzz.. If you want island food, keep looking for something good

    (2)

  • Cat T.

    Ohana is the place to go to in Seattle for my Hawaiian food fix. I'm a big fan of Ohana's Loco Moco and Spam Musubi! Add a Lava Flow drink (rum, coconut, pineapple juice, strawberry puree) to the meal, and I'm a happy camper. The ambiance features a lot of Hawaiian decor, and the staff is very laid back. The happy hour is great and they don't skimp on portions - I LOVE that my favorites Spam Musubi and Lava Flow are on the HH menu. Admittedly, the sushi isn't the best in the Belltown area, but it hits the spot if you're looking to eat sushi for less $.

    (4)

  • Mandy O.

    This place deserves 5 stars. I went there 1/31/15. I left my brand new Samsung Galaxy note 4 phone here and to my surprise they kept it safe for two days and waited for me to pick it up. Humble, kind, and honest people. Thank you thank you! Great drinks! Love the atmosphere! I will be back!

    (5)

  • Robyn S.

    4 stars for the experience, 3 stars for the guest accommodations. WHY is it so hot in the club!? We had a lot of fun and I would say it was one of our favorite from bar hopping all night but it was dangerously hot in there. Get some AC people are going to pass out in that heat with all that drinking!

    (4)

  • Becky L.

    Great service and smiles. The food was awesome. BBQ sauce made us change our weekend dinner plans!! They could bottle it !! I don't even like BBQ sauce. We were greeted immediately. With a smile. From beginning to end we felt like they were happy to have us there. Even a smile on the way out. We will be back!!

    (5)

  • M W.

    I'm from Vancouver Canada where we have an abundance of sushi restaurants which is tough competition. I periodically visit Seattle and when I do, sometimes I do drop a line to 'Ohana. I first discovered this place because we wanted to stop at tiki bar which Vancouver has a lack-of. And we are in love with Hawai'i and in Hawaiian Ohana means family. So this is what drew us in. The food is mostly good, I've been here several times now... been ordering the Shanghai Lumpia which is good, the coconut prawns are mostly good (the last order I got was either fried too long or the oil was a bit old) the agadeshi tofu and some of the sushi. I'll also recommend getting the Tuna Poke. I haven't been able to find any good Tuna Poke close by home and this is as good as it's going to get unless you're in Hawai'i. The Tuna poke is on the happy hour menu, so if you can make it then, it's a good time to get it with some cheap beers. However, they do stock the fruit punch, pass-o-guava, and lilikoi drinks. I thought it was something that came out of a box, but it's out of a can which is made of HFCS! Yuck! If I had known, I wouldn't have ordered it and saved myself the hassle and just gone to Fred Meyer to buy some POG which they sell there. That reminds me of going to ABC stores in Hawai'i :) So check it out, this sushi joint in Seattle is the closest feel to Hawai'i without travelling there.

    (4)

  • Deena Y.

    We love it here. always go there before the night begins to have a quick meal, and quick drinks. their AMF's are super strong! I love it! Parking isnt the best,but its seattle. what do you expect? but I be scared to use the restroom there

    (5)

  • Miles S.

    I love my Ohana, it's very laid back, I always enjoy the food and drinks. Nothing fancy here if your looking for cuisine but a great place to enjoy an afternoon lunch or early dinner. If you go for the night scene on weekends I cant help you there. However this place is and always will be one of my favorites. The 5 stars are just to offset the obvious boneheads that try to compare this place to fine dining, which it ain't. 4 stars.

    (5)

  • J B.

    Didn't come for the food, was in town and heard about this place and checked it out. It isn't much of a club or a lounge but DJ Kidd was djing and thats never a bad night :)

    (4)

  • Tracy S.

    Crappy service. Crappy food. Stay away! My friend made reservations and by the time the whole group arrived, our table was not even ready. The hostess looked like she didn't give a damn and the other hostess dressed like she was going to the club. Orders were given and food came out very late. Even my sister's food was "forgotten" after waiting and asking numerous times within an hour. My poke salad was room temperature when it arrived... I hope I don't get any food poisoning. Goodness. I definitely won't be back.

    (1)

  • Abigail G.

    Although it took a while for our waiter to come back & take our order, our food got to our table quite fast & was extremely delicious. The Maui Wowie roll is to die for! The bento box (chicken & beef) was very tasty, the rice was good & the macaroni salad on the side was so refreshing & tasted amazing, I couldn't stop eating it. Price was great! Good music & awesome vibe! Overall awesome experience! :)

    (5)

  • L H.

    *not a sushi review* (I've heard their sushi is what to get) We only came here because we have like 3 gift certificates. Came on a date night, got seated by the sushi bar where there were lots of people getting drunk, loudly, which definitely detracted from our experience. That and finding parking in Belltown at 6:30 on a weekday meant Ohana really had to step it up. And they didn't. We started with the new calamari which is supposedly Indonesian with cayenne pepper, paprika, and curry....served with tartar sauce. It is not remotely flavorful. No hints of any of those spices, and chewy, overcooked squid. We also had the sesame edamame which was great. Perfectly cooked, great balance of sesame oil and sea salt. I decided to try the teriyaki. Miso soup was decent. Rice and veggies were perfectly done. The teriyaki itself was very lightly grilled - not the texture you'd expect - more like a baked chicken texture... :( The sauce was SO salty, but thankfully not super sweet. So it was OK, not great, but OK. I wouldn't come back for it, but I ate a fair share of it and even kind of enjoyed it on an average level. My dining partner got the Adobo Chicken (based on a server recommendation, also new) which he said was great. Super saucy and messy but he really enjoyed it. I didn't try it - a little put off by the gray sauce and mess factor. Overall, we'll use our gift certificates, but for sushi.

    (2)

  • Chris M.

    I just spent over $100 here and I regret nothing, all the food is great, the drinks are comically over the top, yet delicious, my only regret is that I have but 5 stars to give.

    (5)

  • Mark A.

    There is a very large menu to choose from, so you should be able to find something appealing. The first I noticed was the fruit flies. I used the restroom and they were everywhere. We saw them at our table as well, though not as often. The sushi was great, but entrees were just okay. I ordered noodles instead of rice, but that didn't happen. Our server never came back until well after our food arrived, so I didn't say anything. Service was inconsistent. We arrived around 530 and she was prompt and quick. However, after she got a few more tables, she forgot about us. At one ooint, we asked for a box and she came back 10 minutes later and asked us what we had asked for again because she forgot. Because of the slowness after she got busy, we didn't get out of there until 715.

    (3)

  • Samantha G.

    Oh Ohana's...how I used to frequent you during my college days. Ohana's was the go to place before or after hitting up either Venom, See Sound, or Copper Cart. I know, that was AWHILE ago. Anyways, this was the place to pre/post funk since I remember the drinks being stuff and the place is laid back. Nowadays, I don't hit the clubs as much. Recently, I came here with some girlfriends for happy hour. I find it funny that of the 9 years I have known the place, I have never tried to eat here. They have a pretty good selection of small plates to share or hog. I went with the poke, salmon rolls and creme brulee (not hh). I thought the fish in the poke and roll tasted "fresh" and were good portions for hh. The creme brulee was good and I like that it was topped with fruit. I also sampled some of their chili that I plan to order next time. Its hearty and has a nice kick to it. Ohana's is happy hour approved by me!

    (4)

  • Sonia C.

    Semi-quoting Stitch, "Ohana means family - and in this family you get treated like doodoo." The food is ok. The service is terrible. Came here with a group on Saturday night and ordered a variety of rolls and cooked food. As a side note, the rolls are way better than their nigiri. The mackerel nigiri was especially offensive (fishy beyond belief). The rolls, at least, have enough fried bits and spicy sauces to mask the fishiness. The loco moco was very ordinary. The sauce provided moisture but did not add any taste. The hamburger was super hard and overdone. It was impossible to get the staff to pay attention to us. They made eye contact multiple times but didn't come over. I understand that it was busy, but I felt that they could have made more of an effort to keep customers happy. They had no problem adding the 18% gratuity to our party of 6 though. I wouldn't come back here.

    (2)

  • Ben S.

    Awesome food, great service and even better prices! Can't wait for their location to open in Issaquah. Sliders are to die for!

    (5)

  • Tricia S.

    Enjoyed a girl's night out on Saturday ... crowd was moderate and the place was pretty noisy but that is what I expected. The food was amazing and we enjoyed a little bit of everything. The pupu platter was a great dish for the table to share and everything was prepared to perfection. We didn't know what the sauces were but a little taste cleared all that up. The sushi was fresh and delicious. The Chizuko roll and Firecracker rolls were amazing; the california roll was good too. The DJ started right at 10pm and there wasn't much room for a dance floor so things seemed to get a little over crowded when people started swing dancing to hip hop music right behind our table (awkward). All in all, we had a great night and the food, drinks and service were on point. Would definitely go back again.

    (4)

  • Shawn G.

    This is a cheesy themed restaurant for tourists. The food us bad. The service is mediocre. The decor and ambience is what you would expect from a cheesy Hawaiian place.

    (2)

  • Cora L.

    The nightlife scene: -The best thing about Ohana is the music, because the live DJ plays 90s hits. -The drawback about having a great DJ is not having a real dance floor. -The bar gets crowded fast on weekends, and waiting for drinks isn't fun. The food options: - The yakisoba is terrible! The sauce is watery and flavorless. - The fried calamari is decent.

    (3)

  • Lia N.

    One of my favorite bars in Belltown! It's my home away from home the bartenders there are friendly and the sushi...BOMB!

    (5)

  • Tyson G.

    Just go back from Kauai and was very excited to see that Ohana is opening another location in Issaquah on Gilman Blvd! Always enjoyed the Belltown location. Can't wait for them to open and bring some island vibe and food fare to Issaquah. Hope they have bands playing there as well and they open before years end. I'm sure there is a lot of remodeling to do in the former La Costa space.

    (5)

  • Niño M.

    Food is good. i recommend the spam musubi. #nomnomnom The staff is great. The party is crackin when DJ HEADACHE is on the ones and twos. Drinks are cheap and the bartender has a heavy hand. ;) Ohana's is the spot foreal doe!! uh huh!!!!!!!!!! A++++++++++ #GoHawks

    (5)

  • Myranda M.

    Decided to stop in for some Friday after work celebrations. The happy hour menu was very limited but had some good selections. The drinks looked delicious so I wanted to try the strawberry sake margarita and the lava flow. After I tasted my drinks I really thought they forgot to put alcohol in them, I couldn't taste a drop and should have ordered iced tea to save. Cute place but won't be making a special effort to come here.

    (3)

  • Angelo F.

    Bartender guy was personable, friendly, and prompt. Food was awesome, and prices were decent. Many things you don't see often downtown anymore.

    (5)

  • Candi K.

    O their happy hour makes me very very happy. Their drinks are stiff but yummy and happy hour food is always tasty. My friends and I have been going out to happy hour on Tuesday and Thursday lately and this place is on our rotation. We are not alcoholics but alcophilics. I have a few friends from Hawaii and approve of this place. I love $4 hot sakes, $4 blue Hawaiians and throw in some spam musubi and we are good. Love their late night happy on Thursday because they place amazing music. 90's and early 2000's R&B and hip hop music.

    (4)

  • Stacy K.

    This place has a nostalgic Hawaiian feel (as my sister, who lived in Hawaii for 4 years, says) and is a great place for yummy blended drinks and sushi! The sushi menu is extensive and they make it fresh when you order. We also ordered the bacon-wrapped scallops from the appetizer menu and I highly recommend them! The plate only comes with three, but the scallops are freakin' HUGE! So meaty.

    (5)

  • Guillaume G.

    The servers are nice and fast but the food is mediocre at best and the noise level is high, even when empty. Obvious vocal complaining by the team and criticizing clients when they think they are not listening. Sushi is way overpriced for what you get. Horrible rice and lackluster fish. Never again.

    (2)

  • Emi L.

    I really love the atmosphere here - the music, staff and overall decor is relaxing. Best poke in Seattle! The rest of the food it pretty average to me, as someone who grew up in Hawaii. I ordered the chicken teriyaki and it looked and tasted like something made in a cafeteria - with the bland steamed vegetables, dry chicken breasts, and super sweet sauce. While my husband's katsu was breaded and cooked perfectly, their musubis are overpriced!

    (3)

  • Jason B.

    Pretty bad experience here tonight. The DJ cussed out the crowd and just wasn't a friendly person. The folks running the bar were pretty rude about the whole situation. I won't be coming here again.

    (1)

  • Summer J.

    Went here last night for friends birthday for first time, there was a dj, the music was a wide variety from islander to Michael Jackson, the drinks were decent, I was excited they had lychee since most places don't carry it. I guess they do sushi or food didn't seen anyone eating everyone was just dancing.

    (4)

  • Shereen A.

    Serviceisreallyslow Ok, now that we have that out of the way let's talk. The happy hour is here one of the best in Belltown; not only because of price but value as well. They don't skimp out on the size like some places do. What you order from the regular menu outside of happy hour that's listed on the happy hour menu will be the same size. Fab! I've tried almost everything on happy hour (that I can) here. My favorites are the hand rolls, Hawaiian style poke (taro chips, yum!) and agedashi tofu. An off the happy hour menu item that's a must try are the coconut prawns. They don't use some cheap, foo foo coconut. It's the real thing. The sweet coconut compliments the crispy fried goodness perfectly. The texture is spot on and the prawns are huge and juicy. There are three to an order so I suggest you order your own. They often have (really loud) karaoke on weeknights. If that's not your thing, then don't sing. The décor in this place is interesting and welcoming. There's so much to look at! I enjoy eating here with both, large and small groups because they can accommodate a party of any size! The prices are great and if you're not expecting "designer" type sushi, you'll be happy with your meal at Ohana.

    (3)

  • Blake T.

    What a great place to walk into after moving from Honolulu! I was told about this place when I saw Kimie and Mike Love last week and it exceeded all expectations! The happy hour could not be beat! $43 for 2 bottles of hot sake, 2 Widmer's, 2 Kona IPA's, 1 Red Stripe, and the following: SPAM MUSUBI: That's right folk's, this island establishment serves two Hawaiian Power Bar's with a nice BBQ sauce to bring out the flavor of the spam. 2 for $3.99 and I would do it again and again! EDAMAME: Standard edamame. They didn't f*@# it up and that's all that matters. SPICY TUNA ROLL: Great taste and presentation. I can't wait to try the other rolls! Da808Music Entertainment, a local, family run group committed to the grassroots movement of reggae music in the NW, was putting on their weekly local reggae night with Groovline Hawai'i providing a mellow rhythm amongst the friendly chatter. It was a chance for bands in the area to play live for their venue's namesake. What made it great was the stage set up in the only possible nook it could fit by the front door. We walked in between the drummer and sax player on the right and the rest of the band on the left in order to leave with an extreme presence of ALOHA! This place definitely lived up to it's name and I can't wait to make this a weekly routine!

    (5)

  • Anand C.

    My friend and I got here 5 minutes before the sushi bar closed and they still were super friendly. My friend even ordered the wrong thing (salmon instead of a salmon roll) and when it came, they fixed it...even though it wasn't their fault and the sushi bar was technically closed at this point. The sushi was great, we'll definitely be coming back again!

    (5)

  • Dan S.

    A Groupon brought us to this place late on a Thursday night. And apparently they turn into a sort of dance club late at night. They stopped serving dinner at 11pm and we arrived at 10:30, but the servers were quite pleasant anyway. Had some scrumptious sushi and I also ordered the kalua pork, which was all right. It needed more flavor so I asked for some barbecue sauce, which helped.

    (4)

  • Robert M.

    The misubi was great! We had a great time at happy hour on Friday. Definitely going to come back and try dinner

    (4)

  • Alex M.

    I had my bridal shower here and had a great time!!! The staff is amazing and so sweet! Feels like I am back in Hawaii with all there great service and attitude. The food is really good too!!! I love the salmon bento box- comes with a salad, Mac salad, and rice! Closest thing to having a plate lunch from Hawaii. I have been here countless times... It's my husband and I's go to place :) My mom loves it too!!! She's the one who gave me my bridal shower here :)

    (5)

  • Cy S.

    I love the decor and vibe you get in the restaurant-makes you wanna go to Hawaii. Food was expensive for what you get-tried a couple of rolls, bento and dessert-nothing special. Good thing I had a groupon which made it worth it. Service wasn't so great either.

    (3)

  • Braden K.

    BRAH, makes me feel right at home! definitely the spot during the weekends! came back several times.. sake bombs, crown shots, cheap beers, onolicious pu-pus and live DJ, super pretty wahines. tacky, wannabe hawaiian decor and cheap drinks. cool on a Thursday. also cool on a Friday and Saturday. **protip: if you're born and raised in hawaii like myself, this place has the cure for homesickness.

    (5)

  • Katherine L.

    Literally stumbled into this place just to try a new restaurant. I applaud them for their atmosphere and food. You really get a cosy feeling here, it also seemed like a local favorite and they even have a live dj on some nights which was really nice. I didn't order too much food, mainly went there for drinks, but my friend had ordered some sushi rolls and they looked amazing, they also came out timely. The server on the other had seemed dense... I thought that went a customer makes eye contact with you that you go over and ask them how everything is going, apparently not with this girl. Oh well. Besides that, I would like to come here again to try their food.

    (3)

  • Beth S.

    Yum, yum, yum! Love thy the environment and variety of the menu. Not to mention that it's always delish!

    (4)

  • Bernie H.

    Went there for the first time on a groupon. I gotta say this restaurant didn't disappoint. Had the loco moco, eel roll, firecracker roll, cream brûlée and miso soup. All were great but my fave was the firecracker roll. I've found a new place to have good Hawaiian food! I will definitely go back and try their happy hour.

    (4)

  • Colin S.

    Got a table right away on a Friday night. Had some drinks and a sushi special that my friend ordered because I'm clueless about sushi. All in all, it was pretty good. I wasn't really blown away by Ohana. Maybe I'll give it another go and see if I'm wowed. My main criticism is that our waitress was really forgetful and seemed to be chatting with the hostess so much that she was forgetting to bring us sauces we asked for and stuff. Its not enough to make me never go there again though.

    (3)

  • Ati B.

    This place is consistently good. Good spam masubi, good sushi, good drinks and good atmosphere. Karaoke is a blast and the music on the weekends is fun. They do a good job at keeping the party going and keeping the assholes out. Spent the best Halloween here last year and can't wait for this year. They lost a star cause the bathrooms are tiny and awkward.

    (4)

  • Tien H.

    Pricy. I ordered eel sashami. Came out 3 pieces of eel with eel sauce and it costed $9. Volcano roll was so good. Their noodle soup was ok. Don't try tuna roll, not so great.

    (3)

  • Schmeez E.

    Love HH here. Food good and drinks are strong. Good place to stop before a night out.

    (4)

  • Brittney B.

    I'll admit it, I'm not super bold when it comes to sushi. Chop it up to having too many drinks with too much sushi--lets just say my experience with sushi usually doesn't end well. As I've grown out of the excessive sushi and drinks combo, I am slowly but surely building my tolerance back up with sushi. I mean we live in Seattle for crying out loud--this is one of the places to get into it! What I liked about Ohana is that they have a variety of sushi depending on how into it you are. Everything I tried was delicious and served in ways I've never experienced (i.e. warm). I'd definitely come back! In general, I'm wary of Belltown at night for the overflow of bros but every time I pass Ohana after 7pm, it seems to be the place to be. Lets just say if I had to choose between Frontier Room and Ohana at night, Ohana would win hands down.

    (4)

  • Alisha W.

    I really really liked the feel of this place! So islander and Hawaiian, really makes me miss island life. However, being critical, I think the food was only medium because a couple rolls I ordered didn't have quite the balance amount of fish that I've had at other places. Also, the waitress was quite slow to take our order and to bring out our food. I will say, that I LOVED the Hawaiian style Poke! Super yummy, especially with the taro chips! Definitely something to order for a reminiscent taste of island life.

    (3)

  • Andy R.

    Awesome sushi, great vibe. Has excellent tunes going and the bar is a great casual place to sit and grab dinner. Terrific value and service. Stumbled upon this place just walking around and will definitely make it back next time I am in Seattle.

    (4)

  • Christina L.

    Pretty disappointed by my latest experience here! We weren't greeted as we walked in or promptly seated. It took about 25 minutes just to get water on the table. There was no sense of urgency by any of the staff. Our food was out fairly quick after waiting quite a while to order. But then no one checked on us, asked how our food was, refilled our waters or anything! Again to get the check was timely. The service was terrible and The food was mediocre. There are amazing restaurants in this area, much better food, and much better value! I definitely won't be returning!

    (1)

  • Aprameya R.

    This place is very confused. The décor, the ambience feel Hawaiian, tropical types. Then there are pictures of Anime characters with various expressions of varying degrees of grimness and anger. That does nothing to add to your appetite. It was also understaffed so the service was deplorable. The food was mediocre at best - we had the happy hour sushi - it was just too much rice. Not coming here again.

    (2)

  • Dominick S.

    What a disappointment. After agreeing to wait 20 minutes for a table which actually turned to be over 30 minutes we were finally seated and from there on never attended to. After asking the hostess for some service she said she would send someone but frankly no one ever came and we even watched the waitress in our area service another table nearby. Frankly the 2 stars are from the fact the food is pretty good and it beats me that they can't get it together . Never again will I go back.

    (2)

  • The O.

    I ordered to go, longest wait ever for poke, soup, and salad. Bartender forgot to give me a glass for my beer, large bottle of Sapporo btw. Yes, that's how long I had to wait. Talk about island time. When I took the poke back to my room, I was disappointed, salad was ok, and miso was ok. I did not feel Ohana in the food. Just saying.

    (2)

  • David G.

    Nice Polynesian/Asian atmosphere with interesting drinks on the menu. Sushi is quite tasty. I live on the east coast but always make it a point to stop in for their CRUNCHY DYNAMITE roll..it's incredible in my humble opinion.

    (4)

  • DD A.

    I won't be returning here anytime soon. The beer was warm. The service was slow. Need I say more? Here's the kicker: I tend to judge the cleanliness of the kitchen by how clean the restrooms are. By my standards, I would say it was dirty. Props to the bartender for helping to deliver the orders to the tables when the waitress wasn't available. That was the only good thing about this place I noticed.

    (3)

  • Tina C.

    super super cheap happy hour and there is never a line monday/tuesday (and happy hour all day!) My friend and I ordered a bunch of things off the happy hour menu and the total was less than 15/ person including tax! Rolls at regular price are reasonable too, and packed with flavor :) Best part is if you come mon/tues -- parking is free after 8:00 pm My fav. roll is the Sakura Roll $10.50!! Must try that one with Yellowtail, Cilantro, Jalapeno, Onion Topped with Albacore, Avocado & Yuzu Tobiko

    (5)

  • Anna K.

    Me and a few friends decided to stop by while being in seattle with a groupon. The environment was really great, we went around 2pm on a Friday and it was empty which I liked. We decided to try something new and share the food. We tried the loco moco and none of us liked it, the rice was too mushy and the taste wasn't great. The dish itself seems as if someone threw a bunch of things together. We also got the tempura platter, which in the description on the menu sounded better than it actually was. I thought there would be more fried seafood but it only had around one or two shrimps and the rest was fried vegetables and one mushroom. It's as if someone was just testing out foods to fry. BUT we tried the Burger there which I would recommend. It's a huge burger including a slice of pineapple inside. Also the half baked sushi was very delicious, everyone at the table said it was the best sushi they've ever tried. It's a few Cali rolls with a layer of fish on top, looking at the pictures on yelp of the dish I thought I was small but it's actually pretty decent size. Also the waitress there was very sweet and patient! Overall I loved the place and felt like I was in Hawaii. The only downside is making the mistake of ordering a few of those dishes.

    (4)

  • Inna B.

    I've seen a friend check in here a lot and I love sushi, so one night (many months ago) I decided to finally try Ohana. I got one of the sushi combinations that sounded good, and I thought the nigiri was... pretty good. The pieces were very big, which is something I tend to both like and dislike. I wasn't impressed with/by my dinner and will probably never consider this one of my favorite Belltown spots, but I'm fine with going to Ohana with a group someday. The one annoying part of the experience was that the waitress did not bring me a pen when she returned my bill/card, so after waiting several minutes and not seeing any employees anywhere, I ended up grabbing a pen from the hostess area.

    (3)

  • Rob H.

    2 average drinks for $18 plus tip... The atmosphere was kinda dingy and dirty. Not a sophisticated inviting place to spend time. Maybe fun if I was back in college.

    (2)

  • PJ B.

    I was really disappointed with my visit. I bought a Groupon, and was excited because I love sushi and had been there a few year before (and it was good). Well, times have changed. I ordered 2 sushi rolls, sashimi combo, and an order of Ikura w/ quail egg and it took 2 hours for them to fulfill our order. What added to the slowness is they mixed our table up and brought us the wrong roll, we returned it (knowing we hadn't ordered it) and the table who had received our roll ate it, and instead of it being a priority to replace our roll it took them 30 additional minutes to bring us the roll we ordered. I would like to add that they were not slammed! Aside from them being really slow, it honestly wasn't that good. I'd say average, nothing special. There is better sushi in the area for equal the price. I hope they get their act together, because I was really rooting for Ohana. I will likely not return anytime soon...

    (2)

  • Aaron B.

    So far this is my least favorite restaurant in Belltown. I knew something was up when spam was on the menu, but unfortunately ordered anyways and the food somehow met my low expectations. The pork sandwich and bento box with assorted teriyaki meats were not good. Unless you're looking for a restaurant that serves spam, check out some of the other great restaurants of belltown

    (1)

  • S. J.

    Disgusting. Huge hair in my dish, and worst service ever. If you've been wanting to try this place - skip it.

    (1)

  • Nick P.

    We always seem to end up here in the evening... Music is usually pretty good, not bad for dancing on the weekends. Drinks are decent, people seem to like the Blue Hawaiians. Food wise - it really depends what you want to get. I won't pay $4 for spam musubi, but it is good quality. My advice is to get a few small dishes and share. Bar is well-stocked for whatever you can imagine, so it's a good place to hang out and relax for awhile before/after going to say Tia Lou's across the street.

    (3)

  • Avian N.

    Sashimi is fresh. Chefs special is a pretty good value although I didn't get as much flavor from my cuts as I was hoping for. Maui Wowie roll is decent, didn't like it enough to finish it though. Friend had a veggie burger, which is devoured. He is generally quite picky. The ambiance is really fun, decor is a load of eye candy and the booths are long for big groups. Best to come here for a night with college friends to shoot the shit.

    (3)

  • Holly C.

    Great for happy hour- I wouldn't go there again for dinner though! The happy hour sushis are yummy, and you can get pitchers of sake margaritas

    (4)

  • Skylar G.

    Sushi was good but oddly salty. Yakisoba was pretty sweet but that must be where the Hawaiian influence comes into play. Service was completely average.

    (3)

  • Chris G.

    Came here last night and was surprised to find myself liking this place. The food was Just A Ok, but the service was really good. This place has a very laid-back feel to it. A good place to hang out with some friends and have a Good Time.

    (3)

  • Matt C.

    First time stopping by. Got the groupon deal. Attentive staff, good food. Portions were decent and displayed nicely. The firecracker is well worth the $13. Will be back for sure!

    (4)

  • Becca P.

    Ohana shaped up to be a bit of a disappointment for me. We had a reservation on a Friday night (date night), and the hostess was pretty short with us, which was weird. Once seated, she slammed down two water glasses without a word. Our waitress was nice, but really rushed us through. She didn't ask if we wanted to drink more than water, kept asking to clear plates before we were finished, and never asked if we wanted dessert. Felt like a pretty frantic dinner. We came in with a Living Social deal, so I suppose she thought that meant we weren't going to buy much....? The food was GREAT. That's what really redeemed this place. We had 4 sushi rolls and an appetizer. Too bad they didn't treat us well, because I probably would have come back otherwise.

    (3)

  • Justin B.

    I've been coming to this spot for years and have never really had any complaints. I usually order from the sushi menu and rarely from the kitchen menu. The sushi menu is by far the better menu in my opinion but the portion sizes off the kitchen menu are worth every penny. Evenings here are nice and mild while at night it can get quite loud and hectic, so you may have to holler at your waiter as they can get swamped. But I've always received friendly service no matter what time of day. So if you're looking for a laid back, very casual atmosphere, and good music this is your spot.

    (4)

  • Lowann H.

    Nice place to hang out to relax. Location is ideal in belltown with nice chill reggae music. Sake selection is great.

    (5)

  • Jeffrey J.

    I really like this place. I honestly never come here to party, I always come from the sushi bar and I pray there's nobody there when I get there - and usually, nobody is there - which isn't a bad thing at all! They've got two young (caucasian) sushi chefs that are very talented. This is the type of sushi bar atmosphere I live for, personal conversation over the bar, amazing fish, and decent prices. I recently discovered a sushi combo on the menu that is like $25 and its a lot of fish.

    (4)

  • Vernon S.

    Trying to be fair, I have visited Ohanas' restaurant twice. Both dinner meals have been less than expected and over priced for the lackluster meals. The drinks have been lousy and even had a crack in one glass that was not replaced by the staff. The staff has been surly and unpleasant. I did enjoy some of their specialty rolls but, be sure they are made to order. All in all, I won't eat there again and don't recommend it to anyone who actually likes good food. Mahalo.

    (1)

  • Megan Q.

    Great food, great drinks and awesome atmosphere! The happy hour is incredibly priced offering rolls for 3-5 dollars. I recommend the watermelon sake margaritas, which comes in a pitcher during happy hour. Have been here for lunch, dinner and late night and recommend them all

    (5)

  • Kristi D.

    Let me start off by saying that the food is delicious! Absolutely delicious! The service and decor... that's another story. The decor does make me laugh though... so I'll let it slide. However, the service is why I am giving this place only 3 stars. The waitresses are friendly but it stops there. They all seem to wait on every table so it's hard to point a finger at the one to blame. Me and my husband sat for about 15 minutes without anything to drink. And finally I just went to the bar and got them myself (coke and water). The dining area is surprising small with 3 servers so we were confused on why it was taking so long. Until we realized it was because they socialize and avoid everyone's eye contact. Also, the servers pitch in with bussing the tables. Which isn't that bad, until one handed me a straw without a wrapper. Gross!

    (3)

  • Kasey K.

    I'm from Hawaii. Or rather, I lived there from age 3 to 20. I may not be Hawaiian in any way, shape, or form, but one thing I learned from living in that state for so long was an appreciation for good food (especially if it comes at a reasonable rate). I came up here for college and Ohana was a place I HAD to try; I needed to know if I could get a taste of home. I made every excuse in the book to come back here after the first visit. "I didn't fail my philosophy exam?! Ohana!" "I just broke up with my boyfriend? Ohana!" "I'm broke and can't afford to eat out?! Oh... crap. Ohana after my paycheck!" You get the idea. We started out with a bunch of different sushi. Tamago, unagi, tako, inari... all a bit strange and quite delicious. A tad expensive, but it wasn't bottom of the barrel portions or taste, either. It was worth it. I've tried many-a item at Ohana as far as the real dinners go. Katsu, yakisoba, teriyaki, spicy fried rice. These are all things that are so simple and so common, but were so "home" for me. My favorite was definitely the spicy fried rice with Portuguese sausage giving it its amazing kick. I would always follow it up with dessert: Pele's Ice Cream. Ice cream wrapped in a thin layer of pound cake and covered in a tempura batter. This, however, was in 2003-2005; I hadn't been there since, until last night. En route to Key Arena via 1st Avenue, we popped into the restaurant to give them a try. My other half went for the Loco Moco and I went with the spicy fried rice, followed by splitting the Pele's ice cream. Everything was superb. Just as good as I remember it, if not better. Way back when, and still to this day, the wait staff is super friendly. The speed at which our food came out was quick (which was nice since we had places to be!) and their selection on the happy hour menu is excellent. A hell of a lot better than other places out there. Definitely give them a chance if you're looking for a good time.

    (5)

  • Jerry T.

    There aren't many places that can do Hawaiian cuisine right. It is a mixture of cultures and instilled in a different time. The decor drenched in the 70's throwback nicknacks- a great game of eye spy! (extra fun with a couple of umbrella drinks). Their Loco Moco hits the spot, I think the trick is getting the gravy just right and try the mac salad. If you are dining out late, check out what events they have going on.

    (3)

  • Becky Y.

    This place did not live up to my expectations at all! I attended college in Hawaii and was super excited to get some Hawaiian food in Seattle. The decorations were really cool, but they totally ruined the island vibe by playing amy winehouse. My friend ordered spicy fried rice, which we were told was pre-made. I found it pretty disappointing that a "Hawaiian" restaurant isn't even making their own fresh fried rice. It did not live up to our expectation of spicy and tasted like it was days old! She also paid $1.25 for a fried egg on top which was over cooked and didn't have any runny yolk. I got the chicken Katsu which was okay minus the bizzare sauce. My biggest complaint is that the Mac salad was terrible. Mac salad is my favorite part of a plate lunch so I was very disappointed. On the bright side though, our server was very nice.

    (1)

  • Sean E.

    Had the kalua pork and a teri beef and chicken katsu bento box. The kalua is flavored just right, would recommend it even though it was a little dry. Chicken katsu was properly breaded and fried, but the katsu sauce missed the mark a bit. Mac salad had the right flavor and consistency, definitely recommend it. I'll be back.

    (3)

  • Steve W.

    My first experience with sushi and sashimi in Seattle and I am not disappointed! The service was great and the food was better. The fish was fresh and amazing!

    (5)

  • Lauren F.

    Sit down, get food, get drinks, talk story. It looks really tacky with all the 70s/80s-esque Hawaiian decor, but the people and the food are the real deal. I've been many times before, mostly with other Hawaii transplants now living in Seattle. If a bunch of Hawaii kids keep going back, you know it's good. Recently, I went for happy hour on a Monday night, karaoke night (you've been warned). Nah, the host for Monday karaoke is awesome, great voice. And I went with a huge group of friends who like to sing (well) and have a good time. Basic selection of Japanese, Hawaiian, and Northwest beers on tap and lots of tropical mixed drink choices. Happy hour menu is the way to go. We had the chicken katsu, which wasn't as bad as another review mentioned. I didn't think it was overcooked or dry. Nice sized cutlet, crispy, juicy and good katsu sauce. I'm not a fan of the poke, the ahi pieces are diced really small, meh. The half baked roll is ono. California roll smothered in spicy mayo baked fish... yeah. Week night or weekend, this is a great spot!

    (5)

  • Katharine J.

    Very, very noisy. They sushi was just okay. Service was okay.

    (2)

  • L N.

    This place is awesome! Cool, casual atmosphere, great drinks, and delicious food. Oh and good music! A flashback to the 90s which is right up my alley. The sushi chef, Spencer is personable, funny, quick. I not only go for the great food, but to see his pretty face. I love this spot!!

    (5)

  • Jess M.

    Really cool hole in the wall place in belltown, we got the gyoza which had an amazing sauce, chicken katsu, adobo, and chibi edamame. Great prices and helpful staff. Would totally recommend!

    (5)

  • Sean C.

    I came here with a group for dinner on a Friday night. The servers were friendly! The food was decent, and we had a really good time. I think my rating is affected by the fact that our party was supposed to go to Japonesa downtown, but we weren't able to get a reservation and, as a surprise, ended up at Ohana. Typically, it's not a place I'd venture into unless I'm with my silly heterosexual friends, and this was no exception. We probably won't go back, but we know for future reference that it's reliable. That's all I can hope for. Very divey.

    (3)

  • Magdalena B.

    I like ohana. They have goood Japanese and hawaiian food. Good place, i love the decoration, and they also have bar. It's close to art institute and that's why i love it

    (5)

  • Selena R.

    I've been here a few times, but I'll probably never return. Came in for dinner on a Friday, just before happy hour ended(1/2 hour). My party of two got seated right away, and then waited over half an hour to get any service. Look, I understand that the place was busy, but we didn't even get any water.. no one checked in on us, even after asking the hostess twice for a server. We finally had to put in our order at the sushi bar through one of the chefs. When our order finally arrived, it was just gross. The tempura-ed roll was soggy and too chewy, the tuna roll tasted like day-old fish. Our drinks were watered down, and were essentially flavored water. We asked for a manager, or at least someone that could hear out our frustration only to be told that there was no one and we could not be helped. We ended up asking for the check and just leaving our half eaten sushi and untouched drinks at the sushi bar. I've never had such a horrible experience in any restaurant in Seattle.

    (1)

  • Tyler C.

    This was probably one of the worst restaurant experiences I have had in quite some time. The service was slow (the place was dead) and the food was pretty awful. I had a pork dish with rice and cabbage that the waitress said she really liked and it was completely lacking flavor. It also had full peppercorns (which I'm guessing were added during cooking) which I had the displeasure of bitting into several times. My girlfriend ordered some chicken katsu which is a pretty standard dish. The chicken was overcooked, the katsu sauce was really weird, and the sides were mediocre. I didn't have any of the Japanese offerings so I can't comment on that, but the two Hawaiian dishes we had were just awful. I won't be going back and I wouldn't recommend the place to anyone with working taste buds.

    (1)

  • Stephanie J.

    I really realllly want to like Ohana more than just A-OK, but I haven't really been swept off my feet by this place. What's not to love, they have an awesome sushi menu and a lot of Hawaiian (Hawaiian fushion?) dishes as well. I guess what really just doesn't seal the deal for me is the fact that their staff always seems so confused, and slightly frantic. Out of the few times that I have been to Ohana, once was during their dinner rush and once was during happy hour. During the dinner rush experience, I was not in a rush, or particularly picky about where my friend and I sat. Maybe this calm attitude is the reason why were ignored and didn't receive our appetizer until well after we had consumed the few rolls we had ordered. What really is the kicker though, is when I asked what ingredients were in a few of the items, and an employee (who was not working at the time, just sitting next to me) so maybe she wasn't an employee, just a know it all whom the bartender decided to ask her opinion, told me that rice was glutenous, and that I could only have edamame and sashimi.. Maybe she was drunk? Just ill-informed? Just a know it all? Win me over Ohana, I really want to love you.

    (3)

  • David A.

    I will definitely be coming back. The food was good and reasonably priced. Server did a decent job. Dj Headline played some good music. All in all, pleasant experience.

    (4)

  • Todd H.

    The owner is very passionate about running his restaurant, and does a great job with a nice menu, a wide variety, good live music into the wee hours. Best thing to do at Ohana is to get to know the staff and the band and it starts to feel like family right away.

    (4)

  • Marissa J.

    This is a Japanese-Hawaiian restaurant, and from other reviews it looks as if perhaps the sushi is better, but if you are going to call yourself "Ohana" you better serve some delicious Hawaiian food. My chicken Katsu was overcooked, and the Katsu sauce lacked the sweetness and therefore the finger-licking yum factor of the Katsu sauces I have experienced elsewhere. It tasted like bad barbeque sauce. The chicken itself was also overdone, so I couldn't even enjoy the oily, juiciness of Katsu. I also normally find Hawaiian Mac to be the ultimate food crack, but this was flavorless and unappealing. The boyfriends pork, cabbage, and rice dish was actually recommended by our server, and it was horrific, with absolutely no flavor except for the random WHOLE peppercorn, which was also horrifying to come across. Hands down the worst restaurant experience I have had in months. If this place has any redeeming qualities in service or food, I would be hard-pressed to find them.

    (1)

  • Arthur K.

    This is a regular stop for us every time we hit Belltown. Drinks are poured pretty generously and priced reasonably. Service here is friendly, but not always the fastest. They serve some pretty cheap food at a good price too and it's nice little snack to prolong your night of drinking. You've gotta try the musubi (spam with rice). It's a huge Hawaiian favorite. On weekend nights, they have a DJ that is very popular with islanders. It's an interesting mix of hip-hop, r&b and island music. They also play quite a bit of old school knowing their clientele is a bit older which I appreciate.

    (4)

  • Celeste T.

    Cute little Island place, with average sushi, over the top decor, and nice but inefficient service. I bet it's better at happy hour/dinner, though it was one of the only places open for lunch on that street when I found myself in the area... I shall definitely have to give it a second chance during a stronger time of day, with alcohol!

    (3)

  • Jane A.

    OHANA MEANS FAMILY. (4 stars) Pupus, drinks, island music, and your close friends. - FOOD, good - DRINKS, strong and lots of portion - SERVICE, fairly good - AMBIANCE, we were regulars - it's 'homebase' for almost everyone Feels good to sit at a lounge, have your homies spinning on the ones and twos if that be hiphop or island music, and knowing everybody around you. THIS IS HOME. HEFFER STATUS. Note: I've tried alot of many pupus here cause its a place i frequent alot. Everything I ate has been pretty damn good. - Oh So Ono Coconut Shrimp - Spam Musubi - Rolls - Sashimi - Adobo - O'dea Babyback ribs - Salmon and Tuna Poke - Lava Flows - ADIOS MF - Sake I was one of those OGs up in the mix. Been celebraing birthdays since 2001 when I turned twenty-one. We use to be here a couple times a week kicking it til 2AM just shooting the shit with everyone. Back then smoking was accepted inside the bars. Double fisting from all the drinks guys are buying you, enjoying the life with all your girlfriends, and smoking a capri cigarette in one hand... WE FELT LIKE WE RULED THE WORLD. Nice to come back and still be remembered. I have more then a decade of memories here with my hometown friends. From being freshly twenty-one and being regulars to being much older and still having that "damn I can't believe nothings changed". It's one of our favorite hang-outs back in the days and still is. Although I try to avoid this place at all possible means, I never can. It's where 'gangstaR' and I would meet up with his friends and mine when we first met, we'd get hammered and then hang out afterwards somewhere in Chinatown. It was fun kicking it with them thugs. OH THE MEMORIES!!! This place reminded me of all those years and feelings for 'gangstaR'. Word got out, I celebrated my 33rd bday there and EVERYBODY came out like old times... and 'gangstaR' even showed up, it's been 7 years of silence. It means so much to me. There are just things unexplainable. Birthday wishes do come true. OHANA means family. Will I be back? I seem to not be able to stay away. JABA APPROVED. Until the next review....

    (4)

  • Erica M.

    Great for a casual dinner with friends. Came here with a Groupon and right off the bat, the hostess was very welcoming. When our server was busy taking orders from another group, another server kindly hopped in place of ours to get our orders into the kitchen. The service was above what we would have expected and we appreciated it. Props for good teamwork! I ordered the Spam Musubi (yum!), Kalua Pork (was looking for something with a little more oomph, but the mac salad helped pull it together), Belltown Roll, and Sakura Roll. The sushi was okay but besides the kind service, the highlight of the night was dessert! Make sure you save room for dessert, we ordered the Banana Fosters & Pineapple and if I had any more room left, I'd get another one!

    (4)

  • Christopher Z.

    When my girlfriend comes in town, she always want to come here. It's one of the few places that serves loco moco. Pros: - A combination of Japaneses and Hawaiian dishes that allows you to select from a variety of entrees. - The quality of food that comes out is pretty satisfying. Haven't had any complains so far. - Love their selections of sushi rolls and sashimi is pretty fresh. Cons: - Slightly slow service. At least during the times we have went, there wasn't a lot of business and I guess the staff level reflected that.

    (5)

  • Nybble N.

    I just come for the Atmosphere and Hospitality on Sunday Happy Hour Nights Only. For some reason this place gives me the pump that i need, to go back to the grind we all do every Monday morning. I enjoy their sushi Omakase style. I enjoy my whiskey. I enjoy talking to the cute cute girls here. I definitely enjoy the music. I do have to come here when they have live bands come in. This is a place for just the average joe trying to make a living and trying to enjoy life in a slower casual atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Karen D.

    Came here for Happy Hour, after 10PM, Monday night. Small crowd, got a booth seat. Ordered various handrolls, spam musubi, chicken and steak robata, BBQ pork off the happy hour menu. Not too bad. Vibe was cool, laid back, good music. They were even attempting some karoake, which was entertaining the say the least, like a bad audition for American Idol or some crap. Otherwise, cool environment, staff was nice.... I felt like I walked into my friend's house. Will probably come again and try some of the drinks.

    (3)

  • Andy T.

    Yes... Yum.

    (5)

  • Israel M.

    Can't believe I overlooked reviewing this place given the fact that I've been frequenting Ohana's for over 10 years. This was my regular wednesday hotspot in Belltown. Food-wise, nothing specular but it's solid. Sure there's better spots for Sushi and Hawaiian in Seattle but Ohana's defintely has that welcome-home type of vibe. Service is usually pretty good but they do seem to have trouble with larger parties. the bar in the back gets a little crowded and the crowd is mostly 20-30 (if that if you get my drift) lol. 10 years ago I would've given this place 4 stars but in my old age, I've gotten to be a lot more critical.

    (3)

  • Claire B.

    My all time favorite restaurant! Great customer service & great ambiance! Half Baked Roll is a must have every time I go and eat here, along with their Agadeshi Tofu, & the Ahi Poke, so good!

    (5)

  • Michelle L.

    I like the vibe here! Especially on a Friday or Saturday night. The food was jus OK...nothing spectacular. I've had better loco moco. BUT the half bake roll was very good. The service is very friendly, but on the slower side.

    (3)

  • Peter A.

    I love Sushi so much I told my parents that I believe the mailman was Japanese! Sushi is my favorite food and Ohana makes the Sushi eating experience that much more enjoyable. Food is great, service is great, atmosphere is great. Try the eel! Yumm. When in Seattle, try Ohana.

    (5)

  • LB D.

    This fun locally owned place is a must check out when in Belltown! Great good and fun.

    (4)

  • Melody P.

    My buddy Marc invited me to tag along. He mentioned that this is the spot where some of the Yelp fellows hang out. I was very interested in what this place was like. Location: The restaurant is in Beltown. Parking is not good in general. However, we went there on a Monday night around 8. Therefore, I was able to get a free parking just around the corner from the restaurant. Decor: It's a Hawaiian/Japanese restaurant. The decor is more like a Hawaiian restaurant for sure. There are sushi bar on one side and drink bar and seating area on the other side. It's very tropical. Food: We had veggie tempura, spider roll, Kahlua pork, and fried tofu. I enjoyed the veggie tempura, especially the sauce. However, some of the veggie was cut too thin, even so, it felt uncooked. Spider roll was ok. I really liked the soft-shelf crab. However, I felt the rice in the roll was not properly prepared, too wet and too soft for sushi roll. The Kahlua pork was really good. I really like the smokey flavor. Service: Great service! The lady was very patient, mellow, and she was not very pushy about our order. One thing I didn't try was their drinks. If I do come back again, I would like to try their tropical style drinks and more Hawaiian dishes.

    (3)

  • Debbie P.

    I'm mostly there for the free Island Reggae nights on Wednesdays. Island grooves with no cover and a pretty decent happy hour menu.

    (4)

  • Jessica B.

    I come here for dinner and other occasions to party. They always pour heavy (shots) and the food is great. I love coming on Saturday nights because the dj plays 90's R&b. Definitely should come here more often.

    (5)

  • Jenny K.

    Horrible service and food if i could give it half a star i would. Food almost made me throw up. Worse sushi ever.

    (1)

  • Courtnee P.

    This place has better Hawaiian drinks than any of the dozens of places we went in 10 days on Maui. Get the one named after someone's dog - it was stellar.

    (4)

  • Alex A.

    Overall - I've been coming here for years and love the place. I've come here for lunch, happy hour, and late night drinks. Today was a different story. Service - Horrible. We got there and he put us in a booth that had water from the last customers that left. There are hook on the side of the booths for coats and jackets. We had one hook full of things that swung over inside of the booth. This would ok of the bar was full, but there were only 2 other customers there so I'm guessing it was the waiter's stuff. When we were ready to order the waiter was too busy eating to come by to check on us. Another customer had to look for him to grab his check. After we asked for our check at the end of the meal he didn't ask about our food or even to wonder why I barely touched my food. Food - The microwaved edamame was Soggy and there were pieces of noodles in it. Wtf? I took a picture and upload it to yelp. My wife's food, katsu was decent. My loco moco was gross. Old soggy rice, burnt burger patty that was bitter and a over cooked fried egg. I can normally power through a meal if it's at least edible. This was gross. Didn't complain because I didn't want to wait for another plate. Just chalked this one up to lessons learned and just won't eat there again. Would have given it 1 star, but the night scene there is still Decent. I'll still go for drinks, just not food.

    (2)

  • Jaimee F.

    Let me start by telling you.. Great food, great drinks and awesome service!! We got here for happy hour and ordered the spicy crunchy tuna sushi and it was soooo good. Brent is by far a very talented bar tender and knows what's he's doing.. Lava Flows is amazing!! I took my friend here for the first time and she loved it! Will definitely be back!! :)

    (5)

  • Daizy H.

    Stars are for the food!!!!! The customer service sucks a$$!! Asked a waiter table for two looks around and says no table then puts us at the sushi bar, next couple comes in they clean the table off and give it to them, I asked the couple if they had reservations and they said no. 2nd I ordered a certain drink and instead of telling me they don't serve it they automatically assume to give me something close to it without asking me if I wanted something different. 3rd, while we were sitting down eating we get asked I move because party of 5 were coming in.... We moved.... 30 minutes go by and a couple sits next to us!!!!!! Outstanding service from the sushi bar, the waiters and waitresses need to find a job their actually good at so they can provide people "actual" customer service!

    (3)

  • KT E.

    I love this place! Always a good time here! Great ppl that work and come here. Great food and drinks! I just love it!

    (5)

  • Holly F.

    I have been to Ohana several times with large groups of people so as a business professional I expect that our large group should get enough attention from the waitress at any establishment. However, my last visit for a birthday celebration there were 2 tables reserved and I was the 4th to arrive. The other guests had been there for 20 minutes already without being greeted or even offered so much as a glad of water. I sat chatting for 10 minutes (this was way before the dinner rush and I wasn't that busy) before I got impatient enough to get up and go look for the waitress. That was another five minutes endeavor just trying to get somebody's attention. The waitress acted all shocked and surprised that I was looking for her even though I know I saw her walk past our table about 20 million times already without making any kind of eye contact whatsoever with any of our guests. It was highly disturbing that we were forced to pay an 18% gratuity on the worst service I've ever experienced there. I suppose if you know you're going to make 18% on a large group you don't have to really pay that much attention to them. Needless to say my large party groups will no longer attend ourselves at Ohana. I might go back if it's just me and a friend. Maybe.

    (2)

  • Charlene I.

    -1 star only because it is a bitch to park around this area... and expensive if you can't park on the street! My homegirl put me on to the "Crunchy Dynamite Roll" and now I have to order that everytime I hit this place up! It is no longer on the menu, but

    (4)

  • Christine H.

    After See Sound Lounge, we stumbled into Ohana. Again, I'm not sure why but this place wasn't so bad. If I had known that they served spam musubi here, I would've been all over it! But I was apparently on the verge of blacking out... We sat at the bar, chopped it up with the bar back and bartender.. and had a drink each. I had a frozen alcoholic drink and some of my husband's drink.. which put me over the top. Somewhere in between Ohana and the cab ride home, I started to go into la la land.. and woke up in the same clothes from last night, face unwashed, teeth unbrushed.. and not feeling well. I went to the bathroom to brush up and ended up throwing up.. hmm not good at all. :( But .. bartender from Ohana, thanks for the drinks!

    (4)

  • Barry Z.

    Ohana was pretty good. My son and i stopped in for lunch and had some pork katsu. It came out lightning fast but was kinda dry. Service was great and it's a cool place. Will be back for HH sometime....

    (3)

  • Sean G.

    Food: 4.0 stars Service: 4.0 stars Ambiance: 3.5 stars Location: 3.5 stars Price: 4.0 stars Recommendations: I would recommend getting the Katsu/Tonkatsu plate and Sumo Box with Chicken and Beef. The combination of plates will give you sampling of delicious meats and Hawaiian preparations. The chicken was moist and delicious and the beef was well prepared too. I was a little sad not to see Short Ribs on the menu but the food and ambiance made the meal at Ohana enjoyable. Overall: 4.0 stars Maybe it was influenced by the fact that I cant find Hawaiian food in Philadelphia and that I was craving it so much, but I definitely recommend Ohana for a delicious lunch/dinner with friends. Definitely has some room for improvement (menu and ambiance) but overall a good meal with friendly staff.

    (4)

  • Jeff S.

    My girlfriend and I randomly stopped by here for some sake and sushi. After waiting unsuccessfully for a server for around 5 minutes to get our drink order we relocated to the sushi bar where we had to finally flag down the hostess to flag the server to get our drinks in. We ordered a few rolls at the bar which were underwhelming. This place may be great for happy hour, but paying full price for 6 piece rolls that are Safeway quality wasn't too impressive. Unless you're here for happy hour I'd pass on this place.

    (2)

  • Ranny K.

    It all depends on what you're going there for. If you're going there for a chill place to vibe, this is the spot. Everyone seems to know each other in there--as if they were in Hawaii. Ohana has it's loyal regulars. And that speaks volumes. However, the food isn't the best. I say this because I've had better sushi (across the street) for the same price. But they do have happy hour, and for some reason I find it strange that I choose to pay for spam musubi and gyoza when I could easily make it myself. I guess I go there for the atmosphere. Sometimes, they'll have live music and that itself is worth the visit. If you go, do order the half-baked--it's pretty good especially if you're not interested in the raw stuff. Otherwise, pay for something worth your money. You'll know what's good if you know what good sushi is suppose to taste like. Good for Dates? Sure. Good for Girls' Nights? Sure.

    (3)

  • Andrew E.

    Of all the sushi spots in Belltown, Ohana has to be my favorite. Unlike most places in Belltown *cough* Umi *cough*, there is no need to be 'seen'. You come to Ohana because its good food, great service, and really laid back. I generally come here for their happy hour (which is also probably one of my favorites in all of Seattle). If you decide to come here for HH as well, you HAVE to hit up on the Beef Rabata. Overall, I have nothing but glowing things to say about this place. Given the part of Seattle it's located in, it's nice to have a spot that is a different pace from the rest. FYI: Also come through on nights when DJ ASIA is spinning. She's always playing the cuts. Real Talk.

    (4)

  • Nita M.

    I was really unimpressed by Ohana's happy hour. We went for Tuesday Trivia night (which was fun, I don't knock the trivia), & on Tuesdays they have all evening HH. First of all, the happy hour menu that's actually available is much smaller than what's listed on their website. They have an amazing tropical drink menu, however NONE of it is part of their happy hour drink menu. There are a few $3 beers & only two $5 cocktails that aren't even on their regular drink menu (i.e. they are weak & crappy). Their food happy hour choices are super small portions - though they are "only" $3 you'll need at least 4 orders of the portions to make a light meal. Basically you should just order a regular portion off the regular menu, which has a lot more choices. Our waitress was really rude - she messed up the (small) order & instead of just taking the incorrect food away ,she decided to talk back (goodbye tip). The miso salad dressing on the ohana salad is really delicious, so I recommend the salad. The tofu & veggie robata was not good at all - the ginger sauce was bland and the coconut dipping sauce was overly sweet but had little other flavor.

    (2)

  • Mandy K.

    I am extremely disappointed in the place. Loved the whole idea of the place, and loved the Hawaiian décor. We went Saturday around 4ish, so the place was pretty empty. As there were only 2 other tables with people, I thought we should have had better service than we were given. It took about 10 minutes just to get some water. The waiter finally took our order and again we waited. We sat right next to the guy making the sushi, and we saw him make it and place it for the waiter to bring it to our table. It sat there for a good while. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich, which came out cold and really didn't have any flavor at all. Very disappointed. My husband who loves sushi, was not impressed by the rolls. They completely fell apart when he ate them (which good sushi should not do) and he said that it was just mediocre. We asked for refills on our drinks multiple and never received them. Then time for the bill. The waiter dropped it off and then returned to pick it up. Then he came back over and asked where we put the bill?! Umm... I didn't respond and he proceeded with, "Oh did the other waiter take it?" I responded with, "No, I think you picked it up." He replied with, "No I didn't." Okay, well he did and then somehow he miraculously found it. I would not recommend this place. It was overpriced (good thing we had a Groupon), the food was not good, and the service really lacked. I can't imagine what it would be like to go there when it's dinner time and they actually have customers!

    (1)

  • Jennifer B.

    I go here for late night eats when I'm hungry and nearby. I wouldn't choose to eat here otherwise. The music is loud and it is usually busy and hard to get a seat. The regular bouncer has an ego so that's annoying. What I do like about this place is that it is pretty chill and one of my friends performs here.

    (2)

  • Aaron Y.

    The food is good, they have some great hawaiian foods here and some very good drinks. My favourite drink is the BIG ISLAND ICE TEA, it has a dash of mango puree. It's simply amazing! If you're a fan of mangoes then this is the drink for you. The sushi is isn't that great. Like there's much better in belltown but it's all right. I'd stick to the regular menu though. This place can get expensive once you rack up the drinks but the atmosphere is nice and the decor is very friendly. People are nice and people are just coming in to have fun. Would highly recommend bringing friends to a place like this. SUPER CHILL!

    (4)

  • Dub N.

    This place is weak. Met ONE person that works here from Hawaii - the server. ONE! don't you dare go here any other day then WED, when they play Hawaiian music. Otherwise your just sitting in some lame theme restaurant, playing non-Hawaiian music, and eating bad food. +1 star, the happy hour drinks are strong.

    (2)

  • Joolie T.

    my friends have been talking about Ohana's Happy Hour for years. i'm talking... YEARS. i never once came here during college or even my frequent visits back to Seattle. well, i finally had a chance to check this place out! during normal hours, though... i'll be truthful. i wasn't impressed by the menu. i was really expecting a vast menu of comforting home-style Hawaiian dishes-- but it was mostly sushi, chicken fingers and oh! Loco Moco. at least there was Spam Musubi? i wish i came here during Happy Hour. i didn't drink a drop of alcohol, i was joined by 4 children and their parents, my best friends. maybe i didn't get wasted and have a cheap meal or cheap/fun drinks... but it was quite enjoyable being here with a family. the servers provided cute shell necklaces, coloring sheets and crayons. it was all very sweet and nice. i really enjoyed the service. some of our food arrive later than others- we were gifted with complimentary sodas for the wait. again, sweet. the chicken katsu with mac salad was good- but the katsu sauce was too salty and intense. the Loco Moco was bland and very boring. i vow to come here with no children in tow (love you, though!!!!) and try out Ohana's as all my friends describe it as their FAVORITE happy hour spot. i'll give it a whirl.

    (4)

  • Scott S.

    The Seaweed salad is always great and I think the sushi is pretty solid. The yakisoba is top notch! Atmosphere is loud but fun and all in all it's a great spot to get some poly food in belltown. Sometimes the service can be bit slow, but nothing to lose one's head over...

    (4)

  • Morgan M.

    I love me some tack, and if there was ever a shortage of Hawaiian needs in a seaport around the Sound, well Ohana is a tour de force. What it all comes down to is this: Spam. Let's be honest, we're all friends here. When you sit yourself down in a Tiki lovenest and find Spam on the menu, you've pretty much struck gold. On a whim, we dropped in for lunch on a shopping expedition, and because the rain was forcing us off of the streets. It was quiet, but that did not stop us from sitting in a booth and taking in the wall to wall coverage of bamboo and posters. For the food: I did not venture off for a bento box, but kind of wish I had because they looked delicious. But HUGE. OHANA HOUSE SALAD Seasonal greens, romaine, tossed in a miso vinaigrette, topped with roasted red peppers, rice crackers & daikon sprouts. *Yes please. I could have called it a day with just this alone. Flavors a go go so savor every bite. KATSU Tender fillets of chicken lightly battered & coated in panko. Fried crisp & served with a piquant sauce with rice & mac salad. *Having gone vegetarian I got sidetracked with the rice and mac salad so I ate that instead of the chicken. Mac Salad=Heaven with very little salt. Perfect! No drinks to report on, and I feel like I should have ordered some big fish bowl or something because it is a full service tiki bar. Next visit! Definitely satisfied with the amount of food and prices were completely reasonable.

    (3)

  • Christina S.

    Price was okay, service was okay, food was okay. We were not impressed. Might come back for a drink but not for their food.

    (3)

  • Mellissa N.

    The moment I walked into Ohana for the first time, I immediately felt like I was in paradise..on one of the islands in Hawaii. I love their luau and tiki decorations, and the whole atmosphere. The staff is friendly and laidback. My gfs and I decided to have happy hour here on a Monday night. We ordered almost everything on the menu. We were hungry! I love the spam musubi, sushi rolls, and LAVA FLOW. Ahh, the lava flow. I've been dreaming about it every day now. I'd go back just for that special drink that makes my taste buds jump with joy.

    (4)

  • Nick G.

    *Queue Disney's Stitch Voice* Ohana means familyyyyyyy. I went to Ohana's Tuesday night around 11pm to catch some happy hour. Immediately upon entering the premises I caught wind of good island vibes. It really reminded me of a good pupu (appetizer) place in Oahu... only a little more packed. It was trivia night and everyone was filled with hilarity to include a team name of, "Prostitute Nail Polish." My girlfriend and I ordered a tuna roll, spam musubi, and some chicken skewers. Each pupu was about $3/pop so I wasn't complaining. The food was average... nothing worth ranting and raving about but what was lacking in the food arena was made up in the atmosphere. The Hawaiian food is better than the Japanese food but this place is definitely worth checking out during happy hour. Oh yeah, and for the youngins, it's 21+ at night so keep that in mind.

    (3)

  • Jason L.

    A great atmosphere, with great fresh sushi, food, and wonderful people!

    (5)

  • Paul R.

    I've been here twice and was disappointed both times. On the first visit, the hostess took nearly 45 minutes to seat us after telling us it would be roughly 10 minutes. I followed up with her a few times whlie waiting at the bar and finally ended up eating at the bar after we grew tired of waiting for a table. The food was decent and they threw in an appetizer on the house. I appreciated the gesture and figured I'd try again a few months later. On the return trip we were seating promptly. I asked the waiter for suggestions on appetizers and main dishes and followed his advice on everything. First, he recommended the spam musubi. Sadly, I didn't enjoy it, not because I don't enjoy a salty piece of meat on a rice roll, but because the hunk of rice was about 3-4x the size of a normal piece of maki and it was cold and dry. Next, he recommended some sort of beef main course, which turned out to be a charred gardenburger or perhaps really cheap beef patty, covered in gravy over rice. I ate 2 bites and left the rest - it was absolutely inedible. I puzzled for a bit wondering if it was supposed to taste that way and I simply lack the sophisticated palate required to enjoy it, but concluded that couldn't possibly be the case. For dessert, I ordered bananas foster because they were out of everything else. The bananas foster consisted of syrupy canned fruit warmed in a microwave. I ended up abandoning that as well. Ultimately the service was poor on the first visit and the food was inedible on the second. I won't take a chance on a third visit.

    (2)

  • Damian S.

    Anywhere that serves Pupus, Spam Musubi and has Karaoke and Reggae weekly scores high in my book. Had a very filling Sashimi and Sushi lunch special today, with a miso soup. The salmon, tuna and yellowtail sushi was good, the cuts were large, and the fish was fresh. Cali roll was decent, not stellar, but for the price it was a big roll. The only knock I can give was the mediocre miso, but I always forget that the food here rocks. Oh, the REAL big detractor for me is that its located in Belltown, and the Doooshy peeps that frequent the surrounding establishments make it not fun for me on Weekends or evenings at all for that matter. Hana Hou.

    (4)

  • Wendy Y.

    My second time going to Ohana. And let's say that it was better the first time around. We ordered a banana foster, drinks, and another dessert dish. The food was good, I could use another banana foster. But the service and drinks were lacking. The beer was slightly colder than room temperature (yuck...) and the service was just B.A.D. My plan was to hang around at Ohana for awhile but after the server kept trying to give us our bill every 15 minutes, I was done with this place in about an hour. HELLLLLLOOOOOO, if i wanted that bill i would've asked for it, i don't need you to keep handing me the bill and telling me "whenever you're ready" when clearly I'M NOT. I then order something, and you take the bill back just to give it to me again in 15 minutes!!!! There's TONS of place in belltown. I'm not gonna come back for awhile.

    (2)

  • Sabrina M.

    Sushi and appetizers are good, more like a Hawaiian, Japanese feel to the place which works well. I like to go here to grab a drink and listen to the music, they usually have a good selection of DJs on the weekends. It gets a bit crowded towards the end of the night and seating starts to get limited but whos sitting when you can dance and mingle. It's good to get there before the crowd so you can get your sushi before a night out in belltown. Ohanas has a good central location to all the club/bars but is a more relaxed crowd. Friendly staff!

    (4)

  • Joe S.

    We originally had been planning to go to Umi (it was recommended), but it wasn't open yet, it being early Sunday afternoon. Ohana was across the street and seemed to fit the bill. The food was good-- my bento box was very tasty (most likely because they use a pineapple and brown sugar base for their teriyaki sauce rather than a soy-sauce base, as the server explained to me), and my guest had no complaints about her dynamite roll, while her brother enjoyed the loco moco. There is definitely a Polynesian twist to all of the cuisine, aside from the standard sushi fare. It was a enjoyable repast after spending the morning fighting the crowds at the Market.

    (4)

  • Kurt H.

    I love Ohana, it makes me feel like I'm in Hawaii but don't want to buy the plane ticket. Good sushi, fun happy hour, and tons of island drinks and Hawaiian beers (Longboard Lager anyone?). I'll continue to go there again and again.

    (5)

  • Poulina K.

    Ohana is one of my staples in Seattle! I would give it a 4.5 stars. Ladies, if you are looking for an orgasm on a plate, I urge you to share a Half Baked roll sometime :-) An extensive menu complete with lots of pupus (small plates), robata (kind of like grilled street food), teriyaki, sushi and lots of rolls. Plenty to feed your taste buds. I love ordering Lumpia a couple of robata plates, some Saba and a Half Baked roll...umm, umm, um. And a couple of Sake Bombs of course! The only gripe I ever have about this place is the bar area being so tiny tiny, never enough room to even stand while waiting for a table on the weekends. I suggest making reservations.

    (4)

  • Alix H.

    I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place and I've been there many times. The sushi is fresh and the staff very friendly. They have HAND ROLLS! They have SPAM Misubi!!! They have LOCO MOCO! I would choose to go to Ohana than Wasabi Bistro (which I think is a bit overrated) every time.

    (4)

  • Andrea R.

    LOVE THIS PLACE! Food is great, happy hour is exceptional, and the staff is super friendly. We went in with a Living Social deal - which can sometimes be more of a hassle than it's worth - but the waitress made sure we were happy and taken care of.

    (5)

  • Brittan S.

    This is me and my husband's spot! We drive from T town to come for good island food. I'm an Islander and nothing beats family home cookin but I enjoy someone else's that's close to what I'm used to. My fave is the Chicken Katsu, I get it every time, my husband's had the fish n chips and bbq ribs which are yummy too and the sushi is great! So much better than the conveyer belt spots!!! We enjoy eating outside to ppl watch. The only think I don't like is the bathroom is wayyyyy in the back and is soooo small but take in consideration this is an old Seattle building so I can deal with it. Mahalo Ohana's!!

    (4)

  • Aaron E.

    While I've never had the food at Ohana, I can't say I especially want to. If you've ever been here on a Friday or Saturday night and see the immense amount of sloshed folks spit, vomit and do god knows what else I'm not sure you'd really want to either. Granted I've never been here during the day, or afternoon but it's so flippin' dirty in here I can't see how anyone could possibly get it clean enough for me to want to actually eat here. So yeah, to sum it up so far I've never eaten here and don't plan on it. That said, I'll focus on the drinks and service. Since Ohana doesn't have cover I've found myself here several times. It can get crowded and steamy in here but for the most part I've enjoyed coming here since it's not quite as crowded as some other places and the bar service is pretty decent. Definitely not a favorite place, but it's okay. I was here last night with some friends for a birthday and I guess I can say I've experienced Ohana on a quiet night. There weren't a whole lot of other people here so ordering a drink was no problem. The bartender was friendly and fast. This place was the ONLY place that gave the birthday boy a shot and in general, our bartender made sure we were taken care of. While he definitely gets an A+ service wise, drink wise was only so-so. Some of the drinks were winners, but others weren't mixed very well and one tasted like cough syrup. I've had worse, but I've definitely had better... but in the end, I guess I'm just happy we were taken care of so well. The thing that really knocks off the stars was "last call". The bartender made sure we knew when last call was which was nice of him, but a few minutes after that their bouncer came through and basically told everyone to leave. We explained we were just finishing our drinks and were on our way, but he stood in front of us and told us we needed to stand up and walk to the door. Ummm.... okay. Thanks.

    (2)

  • Nadine W.

    One of the few quasi kid friendly restaurants in Belltown with a fun Hawaiian theme and a mix of Hawaiian and sushi items on the menu. Keep in mind that Belltown is not the most kid friendly area. Many of the restaurants are 21 and over (especially on 2nd street as opposed to 1st) and those that do let children in often only offer booster seats (no highchairs). There is also a lot of drug trafficking in this area so you are probably safest staying on first street, avoiding third street altogether. The restaurant has a lively Hawaiian atmosphere with tiki huts and tropical decor. The menu is excellent with some unique and fun rolls (shrimp roll rolled in coconut, fried and served on a honey sauce). The menu offers everything from Lumpia (fried Filipino style egg rolls) to coconut fried shrimp to Agedashi. The food is reasonably priced ($6.50 - $10 for appetizers and rolls). The quality was very good. I would give this restaurant four stars for the food, but only three stars for someone with kids.

    (3)

  • Diego S.

    Went in after work, had some good sushi, and spicy fried rice, the fried rice reminded me of Hawaii fried rice.. so that was a great thing! Spicy... had ham or spam in it, some veggies, was spicy.. yummm! Spider roll and dragon rolls very good even got someone who doesn't eat sushi to eat the spider roll, which is soft shell crab deep fried and rolled up w/cucumbers. Had rum -n- cokes.. very nice good and strong!

    (3)

  • Joanna F.

    This was the first Happy Hour I experienced on my trip to Seattle, so maybe I'm biased. But I loved Ohana. We got the $3 sushi handrolls and it was some of the best sushi I've ever had. Also, two words... saki bombs. Enough said.

    (4)

  • Melinda M.

    I've been here several times, almost always for happy hour. This isn't the place you come for the best sushi in Seattle. It's for when you wish you were somewhere warmer and the best way to achieve that feeling (without skipping town) is to squeeze into a booth at Ohana with a fun group of friends, order some of those blue drinks, and let the tiki bar atmosphere transport you somewhere else. For $3 a pop, you can't beat the happy hour prices for a good selection of apps and a few sushi options. I kind of love the agedashi tofu - it's simple to the point of plain, but warm and comforting. I can see why others might think it's boring, but I think it makes a great winter snack. The sushi isn't special, but it's decent. You can't go wrong with the gyoza. Last time I went was with a big group of friends and the service was great. They didn't mind everyone ordering at different times, checked up on us regularly without being intrusive, and brough separate checks without us even asking.

    (3)

  • jon n.

    With a name like Ohaha, a location like Belltown, and an atmosphere that morphs between raging club and relaxing bar, I don't expect ridiculously amazing food, and the last thing I expect is good sushi, but for what it is, Ohana gets 5 stars. The atmosphere is fun and relaxing, except on friday and saturday nights...when it's crazy. The decor, although a little tacky, reminds me of the people and places back home (hawaii), especially with hawaiian jams on the sound system. The food's pretty good, too! I didn't even know they had sushi until I went for happy hour on monday (apparently there's happy hour all day!). I ordered a spicy salmon crunch hand roll, and to my surprise, it was really good--great taste, good fish (better than Blue C)! Not the best I've ever had...but that'd be weird if the best sushi I'd ever eaten came from a Belltown bar/club. Service is good! It's nice to have servers that match the relaxed atmosphere of Ohana without being rude or incompetent. The laid-back style of the staff here makes it a very comfortable and familiar place to be, without losing the service aspect of your experience. Drink specials were awesome, too! Longboard on tap = $3 for HH. nuff sedd

    (5)

  • Sovannary S.

    Okay, maybe when I first came here it was on a really really bad night. I went here again last night, just for some drinks and the live hawaiian band. As I mention before I love all things hawaiian, and I just found out that they have live band here every Wednesday night. Guess where I'll be Wednesday nights from now on? :) I ordered a mai-tai, and unlike last time, this one was delicious! It went well with my Hennesy shot. I sipped my drinks while listening to the live music. It was a wonderful combo, I can't wait for next Wednesday. Anyone want to join?! Oh PS: I still wouldn't order food here though, it was bad last time, I don't know if I want to try it again.

    (4)

  • Stacy T.

    Ohana Happy Hour is where it's at. $3 HH food including spam musubi, which is a plus definitely for me. The HH beef robata skewers (2), gyoza (6 pieces) and crunchy spicy tuna hand rolls are what make the Happy Hour so awesome. These are my favorite hand rolls in all of Seattle. And the pork gyoza is perfect - slightly crispy on the bottom and comes with an excellent dipping sauce (soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, and I believe some red pepper flakes). Service is usually pretty good. The drinks specials are alright - $3 sake, $3 full sail rotator, and $5 'hawaiian iced tea' and blue hawaiians. It's one of my go-to Happy Hours in the city!

    (5)

  • Erika A.

    So we're visiting Seattle, from Hawaii, with some Seattle friends of ours. It was Saturday night and they were trying to show us a few hot spots to drink. We went to a few other places that were standing room only and we really weren't having that great of a time. Then our friends suggested this place, but hesitated cuz they didn't want to take us to a place that might be similar to Hawaii. They wanted to show us a different vibe. We were game for whatever though and our friends love this place so we stayed. This place instantly changed the whole vibe of our night. I felt so comfortable here and really enjoyed the place. We managed to get a table and were there all night. Service was really good. I stuck to beer, so can't comment on any mixed drinks they serve. It kinda started getting rowdy around 1 am and very very packed. A few girls embarrassing themselves on the dancefloor with their best "Snookie" impression, but was fun to watch. I had a great, great time.

    (4)

  • Daniela R.

    Probably one of my favorite bars in the Seattle area. I used to go every Friday & Saturday night and it was always a good time. Sunday is karaoke night which is pretty fun but there is no way you'll catch up there singing. Love Ohana, good people, good vibes, good music!

    (5)

  • Caroline C.

    The food was fantastic but the service was so-so. I decided to take my roommate out for dinner before he left on his vacation. As soon as we got there, the host tried to seat us at a table that we did not like. I'm a bit claustrophobic so we asked if we could sit somewhere else. She said "Are you serious?" I don't think that was an appropriate response and very unprofessional. She said we had to wait about 15 to 20 minutes for a table to be available but the whole other side of the restaurant was empty. We stepped outside for at least 5 minutes and people were going in. Before more people would get ahead of us we went back inside and all of those empty tables the host wouldn't seat us in all became full. I was really disappointed in her and almost thought that it was not worth it. We ended up being seated at the same table we didn't want before. After we sat down, nobody came to our table to ask us for drinks or appetizers or even GREETED us for at least 15 minutes. We had to ask that same host why we weren't getting any service. Luckily the experience there improved and our server did a great job. She gave us a round of drinks on the house for making us wait so long and I greatly appreciated that. As for the host, I think they could find a better one.

    (4)

  • Josh P.

    Always great for some quick sushi and spam musubi. Best part is you don't really have to wait in line even on Friday night. Service is always friendly and relatively quick. Again other than the spam musubi the rolls here are good quality(their spicy scallop is awesome) and reasonably priced; now onto something new I had... I've heard about loco moco from my friend who went to Hawaii. I've also heard about it from random TV shows so when I saw it on the menu and also saw it was the Braddah's favorite(Braddah Iz to be exact) I had to try it. Basically its a bowl of warm tasty comfort. Rice with a grilled(not fried) hamburger patty, topped with an egg and all smothered in gravy. I'm drooling just thinking about it; after a long week or on a cold night it is well a perfect meal to put a smile on your face. So to recap, go for the consistently good rolls and stay for the authentic Hawaiian cuisine. Next to try: nori wrapped mahi mahi(if I got the name right...).

    (4)

  • Shasta L.

    We came in just 15 minutes before the kitchen closed and right after the sushi bar cleaned up, but our waitress was very accommodating and insisted that we should order some food while we still could. We did, and it wasn't bad or great, so I plan on coming a little bit earlier into HH next time in order to try out their sushi. I strangely liked the music - it was loud R&B and rap that brought me back to my middle school days (Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, what what!) mixed with some island tunes. It was open mic night for anyone and everyone who wanted to partake, and though no one from my group did so, it was nice to have the option. The HH drink menu was a bit on the short side, but for 4 bucks for a 16-oz Blue Hawaiian with a dainty umbrella? How could I resist one? Or....three...ha..ha..!! Just kidding! Like I'd drink that much...in public..

    (4)

  • Karl H.

    My first time here was back in June 2007, during a visit to Seattle, and I loved it. Every time I've been back to Seattle since, I make it a point to visit. I usually try something new everytime, and don't even know which rolls to recommend. Everything I have tried has been amazing fresh and good, so I recommend everything. The atmosphere is great and you should definitely make this a stop if you're in the area.

    (5)

  • Jade N.

    Closest feel to being back home in Hawaii. Cool "Hawaii" vibe. Friendly staff...I will definitely visit again when I am back in Seattle.

    (3)

  • I-Wei F.

    Using a deal from Tippr, I threw a surprise party at Ohana for my SO that included a flower lei and dessert of choice for the guest of honor, shell leis for everyone who came, a pu-pu platter, an order of Spam musubi, and a large order of edamame. While we waited for the guest of honor, we noshed on the pu-pu platter & edamame, and took advantage of the great happy hour. The Blue Hawaiian drink is really massive and tasty,, and the pu-pu platter was great, the star was definitely the vegetable robata skewers. The edamame was very fresh. When the guest of honor arrived, they promptly put the flower lei around his neck, it was made of orchids and tuberose, it smelled really good and was very fresh. We ordered a bunch of handrolls from the happy hour menu, they were delivered promptly after being made, the seaweed was still crunchy, and probably some of the better handrolls I've had. We really enjoyed the food, though I thought the Kahlua Pork could've used a little more flavor. But man, that Lava Flow drink kicked serious ass, it's so tropical tasting, I wish they'd make it a lotion so I can smear it all over my body. The decor is like what TGI Friday wished it could be if it was a tiki bar, lots of knickknacks, lava lamps, and I think the other room had all kinds of fake flower vines on the ceiling. Service was excellent, the place seemed very busy, but the waiters were constantly filling our water glasses and were easy to find. Then as we were about to leave, the DJ started playing some awesome hip hop, we almost didn't leave. We had a great time and Ohana really helped make the surprise party work.

    (5)

  • Erica W.

    I'll be honest, I don't quite entirely remember that night, it was the last stop of many bars/restaurants....but I did enjoy the drinks and the food! I going based off of my buddy Chai posted and I had a Mai Tai which was good but I believe I ended up stealing Chai's Long Island by the end of the night :) Both, two thumbs up. It was quite tasty as was the spam musubi, fresh and hot. While the gyoza was hot and the dipping sauce was spicy and full of flavor. I would visit Ohana again in a heart beat, the food and drinks were worth the price and a fun atmosphere.

    (4)

  • MC S.

    went there on a Friday night- 11pm 1 star is for service! waitress was SUPER inefficient- made 3 trips to get drinks and take our order after flirting, kissing and hugging all over the male customers at the next table. We waited 10 mns to be seated and another 1hr went by waiting for the order, food, drinks and tab! Also, skewer (2 oz of meat! for $6! outrageous) were good, but came WAY AFTER the actual entrée. She was slammed, but didn't take care of the female customers (at all) right. The male server was MUCH more attentive and he was just doing his job!!!! Overall- will not be going back and will not recommend for eating. it is a BAR. The drinks were strong.

    (1)

  • Lan O.

    Happy Hour = good food, weak drinks. A group of us all agreed: the happy hour cocktails had little to no liquor. Can't complain about the $3 apps tho. Great deal for food. 3 stars...

    (3)

  • Sarah S.

    My husband and I love this place, especially when we go for happy hour. Some of the cocktails are far less delicious than they sound on the menu, and once or twice our sushi rolls had less-than-fresh avocado in them. But I am seriously addicted to the california rolls at Ohana. Like I have dreams about them, and when I think about them, my mouth fills with saliva. Hmm... (wipes drool away)... I think I may have to go to Ohana right now.

    (4)

  • Dan O.

    One of the best happy hour menus you will see in Seattle. Their sushi is great, the atmosphere is vibrant, and the staff is friendly. If you love good sushi at a great price, I highly recommend the experience.

    (5)

  • Kristi J.

    Great atmosphere and location. Food was pricey but good.

    (4)

  • Belinda B.

    Awesome! Veggie roll yummmm!

    (5)

  • Mike S.

    This place is great ! If you are looking for Soke Bombs and a chill spot to hangout downtown this is it !

    (5)

  • Ryan V.

    I have mixed feelings about Ohana. My girlfriend is crazy about the place, mostly because she thinks she's Hawaiian, but partly because the food is great (they have awesome spam musubi) and they have a good selection of tropical drinks. Their happy hour is good, although the menu doesn't change much. But at night, in typical Belltown fashion, the place turns into a shit hole. The music is so loud you have to yell at your table-mates. Douchebags come out of the woodwork. It feels like a club. Grab dinner, but get the hell out of Dodge before the nightlife starts.

    (3)

  • J B.

    First off, I must say that the staff at Ohana rocks. One of my many trips to Ohana was for early mother's day/Step-dads b-day. My step-dad was in the late stages of brain cancer and it was a rough night for all of us but with the great service we received we found it being more up-beat then the low that we had all been hovering at for the last few months. My mom is still in shock that you gave her a free lei! The picture that our waitress took of us together is the last "good" picture we have together and I'm very thankful for it. So, other then that experience my typical lunch experiences also rock! I LOVE the pork sandwich and the mac salad is my all time favorite (sorry mom!). I don't know if its typical, but I also find that its really cool that you top off my blended drinks when you have left overs throughout my meal (I must note though, they were really slow both times the bartender did it). Ohana has also catered a couple of our company events. I heard no complaints and the line for seconds was as long as the line for firsts! I don't know what Ohana is like when its packed but its my favorite eats on 1st ave when its a chill afternoon in Seattle. You keep on making that rockin pork and mac salad and I'll keep on coming back!

    (5)

  • Chris Y.

    I went there several weeks ago for happy hour. I ordered the salmon skin roll which was okay, nothing big to crave about. Alcohol was pretty good and enjoyed it. The inside of the restaurant felt like i was at Island's Burgers but with a DJ.

    (3)

  • brian b.

    yummy sushi, good happy hour the dining experience upstairs makes me feel like im in the yakuza because im generally there alone with my group of friends and its quiet and private

    (4)

  • Sam H.

    Awesome happy hour!!! THe food i mean. they have hand wraps... that are 3 dollars each, spam masubi which is also 3 dollars I think... and a few rolls around that price!!! and they are AWeSOME!!! We sat at the sushi bar and the sushi chef was friendly to us and promptly took our order and started to make our rolls b/c the waitress was taking a while busy with other customers. The waitress was pretty good about splitting our checks at the end so it was a smooth quick dinner. :)

    (4)

  • De M.

    The crunchy dynamite rolls were incredible.!!

    (4)

  • Mar B.

    I have been to Ohana few times. I like how laid back and cozy this place feels. I am a fan of their cocktail and tropical drinks. The Service isn't great most the time. The last time I was there we were sited in a really bad corner since it was packed. It took a while for them to take our order. Once we ordered we waited more than we should, that wasn't fun but we still had a great time. Nothing impressive but still a cool sushi spot.

    (3)

  • Mikey V.

    Jarrell G. - Lilo and Stitch. I feel the ohana at Ohana. The Happy Hour is solid here. I could live on the Pilsner Urquell and spam musubi. I see a lot of mixed reviews here and that's fine because that means more Spam for me!

    (5)

  • Alison W.

    Totally stumbled along this place while looking for a dinner place. We actually tried List across the street but that place is soo small and definitely not our scene (it's more hipster snobs). But Ohana's is totally laid back. It's a tiki bar! So it had all the cute knick knacks everywhere. It was a Friday night but surprisingly unbusy. The place was probably not even half full. We arrived just after happy hour was over (after 7, I think) so there were a couple rowdy tables but not bad. Didn't get anything to drink but in typical tiki bar fashion, a lot of the other tables had multi-colored drinks with mini paper umbrellas in them. Anyways, we weren't starving due to the late lunch so we stuck to small plates. I had a salmon roll that just had cucumbers and rice wrapped in seaweed with the tiny orange fish eggs on top. Salmon tasted very fresh. My friends got the tempura sampler, mahi mahi tacos and lumpia sariwa. There were two kinds of lumpia and we opted for the one in the thin rice paper (vs. fried) It was good but the resident Filipina at the table said it was different than what she was used to although there's different ways to make it. So I don't know if I trust it. It was just a bunch of veggies and rice noodles wrapped in a skin. The peanut sauce that came with it gave it a kick though. Didn't try the fish tacos but the fish was fried and it came in a pair and my friend liked it. And the tempura was the worst dish. It can't be too hard to mess up tempura but somehow they did. The skin on the outside was not crispy at all, it was actually kinda soggy. Not sure - maybe they microwaved frozen tempura - is there such thing? But then it was like the last dish to come out so we were thinking they had to heat up the oil to fry it. And they had weird vegetables - like bell peppers, onions (reminded me of onion rings), and carrots (seen yams before but not carrots). So that's the only dish I don't suggest. The other dishes were good. Every dish was like less than $7 so not bad. Our waitress what cool throughout the meal but we had trouble finding her near the end of our meal to get the check.

    (4)

  • John S.

    I had low expectations when I went into Ohana's for a last minute dinner. They still managed to chock me. I ordered the seared Tuna salad. The dry, stale tuna came on top of a small bed of lettuce sloppily mixed with a generous amount of what seemed like a thousand island dressing. Stay away.

    (1)

  • Chartchai B.

    Ohana means family.... or at least its a place where everyone treat you like fam... My first visit there was on wednesday the 7 of July after a brief stop at temple billard...uh 3 dollar happy hour??? yesssssirrr ohana me every wednesday...Ohana on wednsday...not crowded..and not dead...just people looking to drink and mingle...and see where it went from there... I order the ohana version of the long island..and my friend had a mai tai... we shared gyoza and spam musubi...yessssir...so good i had to come back again... Again...on saturday july 10 i found myself back at ohana before going to venom. marcos the bartender is very attentive...we got our order in, got our food and drinks, and were out the door in plenty of time... I can see ohana being a frequent spot to visit...why?? Not busy, strong drinks, great service, great crowd, free, spam musubi, and it seem like thats where all the single ladies hang out before they get sh*t face lol... Ohana...i see you...

    (4)

  • Tony G.

    This is a pretty cool place to chill. We came here last night for "bros night." I had two Sessions, some delicious beef and chicken skewers, and about five or six shots of sake. I also like the layout of the place. So why only three stars? Because. Zipzap Zubidy Bop1

    (3)

  • Gerald C.

    Ohana is one of my favorite places to go HH in the Belltown area. They have great bartenders that treat you like family. On Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, they have DJs that play everything from old school funk, 80s classics, to your top 40 music. If you love to eat sashimi, you must try their yellowtail special. This dish is like no other that I've ever tasted and after years of eating it, I still have cravings for this dish. I highly recommend this place!

    (5)

  • Michelle B.

    Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki. Nope, don't come here for the food, come here for the Tiki atmosphere. Have a couple of the blue drinks they serve at happy hour, order up a decent appetizer, and chat about that one episode of the Brady's where they went to Hawaii and got that Tiki curse. Just don't take anything from Ohana's or you will have bad luck for the next 7 minutes. Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki.

    (3)

  • Damien H.

    This was the first sushi place I ever went to in Seattle, and still one of my favorites. The fish is so fresh, it forces me to close my eyes when I chew so that my brain can focus on what's going on in my mouth, and take the resources that were alloted for my eyes. I've never sat at the bar and not had another customer not recommend something, and I've never ordered something that wasn't fresh or perfect. I'm pretty sure the servers are all high, because they all smile, and don't stop smiling. Ever.

    (5)

  • Vincent M.

    Good place. Happy Hour is good though the drinks could be stronger, can't beat their $3 apps! I was born and raised in Hawai'i so their food did not impress me at all but it was still good. Atmosphere is great, staff is great. Their banana cream pie is the best thing I've eaten here, so it's must.

    (3)

  • Marisa C.

    I came here last night with two of my friends just to grab a late dinner since I got off work at 10pm. Let's just say I'm not going to come back here for awhile. When the bill came out I did not expect to pay a lot. PSH! I could've spent my $40 somewhere else and I would've been full! Two of us shared the Firecracker roll and the California roll. The Firecracker roll is good I have to admit but $13 for it?! uhh NO! and the California roll tasted gross, so not worth it! I ordered the Lava Flow as my drink ick...it was fucking disgusting! I will definitely not come back unless more than a few friends want to come back!

    (1)

  • Danielle G.

    I visit this place occasionally and it lacks consistency in service and food. I'm a little bit of a snob when it comes to my Hawaiian food so I feel like if you name a place Ohana's it better have some pretty damn good Hawaiian food. It's mediocre at best. I've tried a variety of plate here and I would recommend staying away from the "traditional" Hawaiian food they serve here. It lacks flavor and I always feel like there's something missing. Stick with the Japanese food and drinks. Also, service is pretty slow. I think they work on Hawaiian time.

    (2)

  • Leang E.

    It's unfortunate that I didn't get to try the food here, but came for the nightlife instead. Well, it was pretty packed and hot inside. We made our way through to find a few chairs at the end of the bar, and sat down to drink. The bartender was a bit too serious for my friends and I. I don't know if he was having an off night or what, but he wouldn't even drink the shot we bought him and seemed kind of in a bad mood. It sucks because it does kind of put a damper on the atmosphere. If you were escaping a bad day to come across someone else like that, it only worsens the situation. Fake it and put on a smile. I have worked in the service industry, I know. In any case, the bouncer bought my friends and me drinks since one of my friends knew him. The music wasn't too shabby, and the prices were okay.

    (3)

  • Naomi B.

    Ok - this place gets 1 start because simply they have lost my respect. July 28 - Every year my friend has to come here for her birthday and has been for at least the past 5 years we've been friends. Its tradition. She loves the place - hates the food - likes the old staff - doesn't care for the new staff. i personally think they are all jerks. July 28 2008 - 7ish we all meet for her birthday - about 20 of us. I get here a little early and decide to wait at the bar and start a tab. the party comes and we are seated....so i close the tab. This is for $17.60. we eat, drink, and hang out.....i pay cash with the large party....its getting into the night and some people leave and go - so i go to the bar and start a new tab with a NICE brown haired jerk of a bartender. i ask for a MOJITO...he says - ok well you have to pay for it. OK. well duh - why wouldn't I? at the end of the night i close this tab....$26.82. we all leave happy...full and buzzed....thats friday. monday...i check my account to see that i was charged by OHANAS like this.... $26.82 $26.82 $17.60 $17.60 i call...no answer....call again...no manager....call again and get a women who is the "ACTING" manager for the night. "ACTING?!?! yeah... i tell her what happend....and before i finished she says...is this from the 28th? i say yes. she says....its not our fault...its your banks....it happened to like 70 people that day. OK WELL LADY - if it happened to that many people....then OBVIOUSLY something is wrong. i call the bank...tell them what happens....they say they are going to investigate....well its NOVEMBER. and how many months later - WAMU states that OHANA has provided proof that i signed for all of those transactions.... OK so i know its not that much money....but i mean its the fact it happened to myself and others!! and nothing is being done... whatever. your food is not 'authentic' your bathrooms feel like a public park....and your staff is underpaid because they are very RUDE.

    (1)

  • Chanda I.

    i grew up on japanes and local hawaiian food and i was a little skeptical about this place. is it a tiki bar trying to be hawaiian in belltown? not really. they have some great local hawaiian and japanese food options plus a bar and fun atmosphere. also a great happy hour with $3 options, including SPAM MASUBI. everyone should try spam masubi once in their life. ohana's spam masubi has their spam crispy and smoky with nori (seaweed) and rice. i've been on a friday night where the place was loud and busy. i recently went on a sunday night where they had karaoke with some great people on the mic.

    (4)

  • Joe O.

    We had just won two, yes TWO, jackets from Patagonia so needless to say, we were in high spirits. It was getting a bit chilly so an impromptu dinner needed to be close - thank god for Ohana! While the description (Polynesian Japanese) was a bit confusing, the decor was amazing and the service was impeccable. We shared a delicious agedashi tofu - which was bigger than they serve at most places, followed by the pork tonkatsu and the beef skirt teriyaki. Both meals were served with a tasty sticky white rice, small salad and other trimmings. Being of Japanese decent, I am particular (some say anal) about sushi but aside from the color (coulda been the red lights) the maguro was soft and buttery and the special roll my fiancee had was also great. Overall, for a place we happened to stroll into randomly, this place was phenomenal. Definitely don't pass this place up if you find yourself in Belltown. Oh, did I mention this place was cheap?? Less than $25/person with drinks! I love the flower ("ohana" means flower in Japanese). ----- OK - after writing my review I read a few others and aside from the negative reviews on bartenders, crowds and the like, I just don't understand. When did $50 for a dinner for two become "expensive?" I've read countless reviews in Seattle that always hinge on the place being "too expensive" - are people from here cheap or do they just expect all meals to come with free fries and a coke? You're out to dinner, if you're writing a review you've already paid for it - quit bitching about a few bucks. This place is HARDLY EXPENSIVE, on the contrary, it borders on cheap. Like I said, this only applies to dinner on a Wed night but come on.

    (4)

  • Mel M.

    As my introduction to polynesian, must say that I am eager to try more. The Lumpia Sariwa was an inspiration of cilantro and salmon. So good, in fact, that friends and I will be recreating it for a party next weekend. The jovial waiter kindly shared the basic peanut sauce recipe, and a quick google search led us to the lumpia wraps. Let's hope the grilled salmon is as easy to imitate - methinks no, however. Quick, fast, friendly, and amenable to a laptop-locked landlubber like myself.

    (4)

  • Fereti S.

    Had lunch here the other day, and let's just say the portions were befitting a Samoan. I had the fish & chips for two; the fish was fried to perfection, the breading wasn't piled on, and it came with curly fries. Also had the half-baked roll, might I say someone got a little over zealous with the spicy mayo - either cut back on the mayo or give more cali-roll to balance it out. Lunch for two, two people with very generous appetites, I would have to say reasonable price for quality food.

    (4)

  • Stefanie H.

    Where to begin? The service was insanely slow! We ordered drinks...this was before it got really busy...instead of bringing our drinks, they came to tell us that they lost our ticket and that it would be longer. I wish they just fixed it and brought our drinks instead of telling us they were getting us our drinks...a waste of time I thought.Then they got my drink wrong! I was really disappointed...probably wont ever go there again unless we are literally dragged there by others.

    (2)

  • William W.

    Ohana is cool because... it's groovy like Austin Powers, and I mean grooOOOoovy, baby. They are friendly the atmosphere is relaxed and fun, and you can order lots of sushi rolls, robata & cocktails off the happy hour menu and not feel poor. Happy hour is long. The decor is colorful but the lighting moody and late summer night like. But for that matter what is with the dark lighting in places all around Bell town? They have a quiz on Tuesdays, I came last, but then I was on my own, and at 7 points it was the highest score I've ever gotten on a pub quiz. probably because of the high number of TRUE / FALSE questions. Not making your customers feel stupid is another ohana like touch. All round good place, might give higher rating if I have more fun when I take friends back there.

    (4)

  • Melissa M.

    Yoshi me please! Authentic Hawaiian/Japanese food at its finest. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. From the pupu's, to my man's favorite yakisoba and all the way to the sushi its a win. If that weren't enough, are you kidding, a Blue Scholars record release party! Mahalo!

    (5)

  • Christina R.

    We were on the hunt for someplace to eat downtown and we were hungry! We stopped in Ohana because I can never get enough sushi (ever), and luckily Seattle's got my back in that department. Seated at the window table we were able to easily view the patio and the downtown street) which was nice. The service was AMAZINGLY fast--such a relief for our hungry bellies. It was happy hour--and what a great happy hour it was. Great prices on rolls and apps. Also, if I remember one thing from the movie Lilo and Stitch it is that Ohana loosely means family, which is just what the warm service and quality food of Ohana evoked. The whole place has a sort of tiki feel which some how succeeds in not being trite or tacky (total win). I have to go back to Ohana, especially since Geo of Blue Scholars has referenced it in some of his tweets...and (in an effort to sound like a fan, more than a stalker) I seriously wouldn't mind running into him there.

    (4)

  • Julian H.

    Weekday sushi lunch: Long wait to be seated, even though business was slow Very pleasant server Nice patio seating Great sushi Decent prices (average for Seattle sushi) The tiki bar atmosphere is fun I would go back

    (4)

  • Kerstin B.

    Need a little Polynesian sunshine in the winter time. Ohana is a great place to go. A little sushi, some spam and kitschy atmosphere. Get dressed or don't - either works. Bring your appetite - huge portions.

    (3)

  • Kunney T.

    Whoa! Am I in Hawaii? Kinda - sorta... if you're in Hawaii during spring break. The crowd here isn't exactly sophisticated - they're more like college meatheads or college meatheads who've just graduated. They're pushy, they're shovey, and they don't have manners. And for those who are impressed with the karaoke - go to chinatown. If this impresses you, you'd be AMAZED. But that it itself shouldn't redeem this place.

    (2)

  • douglas h.

    Happy Hour won't come back for happy hour

    (1)

  • Jay G.

    Ohana means family. Family means noobe gets left behind or forgotten. 10,000 points to the person that knows where that quote is from. This little Hawaiian bar is decorated island style with lots of tiki hut decor, surf homage, and a sense of beach side. Lots of wood and lots of pictures. The bar is actually a small tiki hut. There was an island band playing the night I went and it helped set the mood. I went here in a group of 9 during happy hour and had a lot of fun. The spam musubi was good as was the sushi. I haven't had a place that served spam musubi outside of Hawaii so I loved it as it took me back to the fun, sun, and surf. Everything was cheap; the drinks, food, drinks, drinks, and drinks. Service at this bar was hit and miss. Sometimes they are very nice, very fast, very knowledgeable and other times they are rude, slow, and could car less. Guess that's island vibes as well. Overall, it was a good place to come for a little taste of the islands in the middle of Seattle. The prices during happy hour are great but the service could use improvement. Try all the drinks and enjoy.

    (3)

  • Kene E.

    Dude $5 for a warm can of PBR. Interesting crowd of people, especially the couple that just met dry humping at the table next to us. They must have been hammered on those overpriced Pabst. Sorry to say that will be the first and last time I go in there. The DJ was cute but she didnt play any good cuts....lame. Thats what I get for bar hopping in Belltown.

    (1)

  • Joey M.

    Solid Polynesian sushi. Great happy hour drinks and rolls, the spicy fried rice is awesome. Wait staff is usually sub-par.

    (4)

  • Sweet B.

    Ohana, thank you! Thank you for bringing happy tropical sunshine into my life on gloomy winter nights. Everything about this place makes me warm, happy and full of smiles! The gigantic booths that can fit 2-8 people! The music, your amazing staff, some of which have been there as long as I have lived in Seattle. And seriously, the firecracker roll is the most decadent sushi roll to EVER have the chance to party in my mouth! Rock on Ohana! Thank you for making me feel at home!

    (5)

  • Yusuf P.

    I came here with a date for a dinner. The waiter was a girl, she gave us a good romantic seat near the window, right after you entered the door. The next 5 min the waiter told us to move because the band will be coming soon. Wow.. she move us to 4 seat table, is not romantic anymore.. I wish she can move us to a booth. So we ordered the food. The food was fast and amazingly good. I totally recommended the firecracker.. half baked is really yummy too The waiter didn't even smile a little bit until she gave us the check to leave. This is my second times coming here and before that the waiter was nice. Maybe she got a bad mood day or something.. but the food made us feel better.. :) I gave 4 star since the service is not as good as I want..

    (4)

  • Jennie S.

    Love this place! Happy hour is a great time to go but anytime there is great. The sushi is soo amazing. I could eat there every day!

    (5)

  • Constance A.

    This review is long over due! Nice servers! Great happy hour prices! This place reminds me a little bit of the use to be tv sit com CHEERS....where everybody knows your name!!!!! That's how it is there!

    (5)

  • Roy N.

    The last time I was here was two months ago, but I've been here many times in the last three or four years so it should okay to review. I am rating this as a bar, not as a restaurant as I do not come here to eat, although I've had some good happy hour appetizer specials. I love Ohana! Yes, it's cheesy and delightfully tacky, but I never fail to have a good time here. The bar is located in the Belltown area and I make sure that I hit here and Lola every time I'm in Seattle which is pretty often. It's not wild nightlife, but those two bars always make me happy. After a long, hard day of stressful biz meetings, it's almost therapeutic for me to sit in that crazy tiki, almost Gilligan's Island themed bar, talking to people and enjoying a strong, tasty alcoholic beverage. Life is good again!!! Amber and other bar/restaurants are in the area too which makes Belltown a fun destination for me to hit while I am there. As I mentioned earlier, Lola is another bar (food's not bad there!) I love that is just up the street from here, but that's a review for another day.

    (4)

  • Lee A.

    Horrible. Our tempura appetizer was so awful, I wondered if they had mistakenly taken a plastic replica and stuck it in the deep fryer. It had a lumpen, soggy gray coating that suggested that the poor vegetable had run afoul of the law and was forced to be mutilated by a surly line cook that inexplicably had it out for broccoli. That was pretty much the highlight of the meal. What followed was hard rice in the rolls, cream cheese where it wasn't ordered, tuna that appeared to have been caught sometime last summer, and a waitress who hopefully has skills in acting, singing or dancing because god knows it wasn't waiting tables. Not only would I never go back, I would seriously consider picketing the place with the placard: Stop the Useless Slaughter of Innocent Sushi!

    (1)

  • Emily H.

    Let me start by saying, I am what my friends would consider the slightly forgetful one and am never entrusted with such things as concert tickets (especially after this night). We get to Ohana from Ballard (by bus mind you) and hour before a concert (Macklemore!) at the Paramount. Once seated I realize, go figure, I have forgotten the concert tickets. The server at Ohana was SO nice and felt SO bad for us he let us print our tickets in the back room AND gave us BLUE. I have no idea what BLUE is, some sort of amazing alcoholic concoction that's $4. As our server put it, "you don't like BLUE, you like $4", true enough. The happy hour deals are amazing, the sushi delicious, and I'll go anywhere someone goes out of their way to make my day just a little bit better.

    (4)

  • Kate L.

    I love this place! I had a fairly large size group for my birthday party here a couple weeks ago. I wanted to celebrate my birthday in a fun tropical restaurant to escape the cold November NW. Ohana was the perfect place for this. The staff was very friendly and efficient (the waitress was totally on top of things and even split the checks!). The food was AMAZING (as always) and the blended drinks were perfect for a Hawaiian, tropical themed night. I keep coming back to Ohana because they have a great fun atmosphere and fabulous food!!

    (5)

  • Melissa L.

    my friends will stone me for giving it 2 stars, but i'm sorry ohana, i have to. my last trip here left such a bitter taste on my tongue (mixed with bones and plastic). let's start with the pros: atmosphere: nice chill spot with good music on the weekends. my friends flock here for drinks and just bc everyone here really does feel like ohana. happy hour: i love their gyozas and spicy salmon rolls! food: half baked and 69 roll - YUMS my last food experience: i ordered 2 nigiri albacores (comes with 4 nigiri pieces all together), the 69 roll, and the half baked roll with NO avocado. i'm allergic to avocado, and while i won't die if i eat it, i get horrible stomach pains, and too much of it i just end up throwing it up. the problem: 3 of the 4 nigiri pieces had bones riddled with them. i kindly mentioned it to our waiter and he said i am so sorry about that, let me bring you another order - boneless of course. ok that was nice. the 69 roll came out, and i cant help it, but i have hawk eye vision and i spot saran wrap right away embedded in our sushi. it's fine since no one ingested it, so i didnt complain right away. my half baked comes out and im famished, i instantly pop one into my mouth and start chewing away. my bf tried to do the same, but his fell apart before it made it to his mouth and he goes, "STOP! DONT EAT IT! it has avocado in it!" and i have to spit it out right away. i call over the waiter again and he apologizes and brings it back to the kitchen to have them redo it. the only thing about the half baked is it takes foreverrrr to cook as it's baked in a little conventional oven fresh each time. at this point im pretty sour and irritated and i have to get back to work (came on my lunch break), so i ask for the bill and the half baked to go. i pointed out the saran wrap on the side of my plate as well and informed him that came from the 69 roll. he said he'd talk to his manager to see what he could do. he said he could take off 2 of the albocore orders (a total of $10 off). i don't think that $10 is worth all the f*ck ups, but i'm tired of complaining. the bill comes and it's pretty expensive. i examine it further and notice that they charged me for THREE nigiri albacores, not 2. i asked the waiter why are they charging me for 3 when i only brought out 2. he said it's bc 3 orders of the nigiri came out of the kitchen. now i feel like im taking crazy pills. i said i only ordered TWO and a 3rd came out bc YOU had bones riddled in my sushi and brought it out to make up for it. i'm NOT paying for 3 pieces, which with the discount, would mean theyre only taking $5 off my bill. after some back and forth (he still didnt seem to understand my complaint but didn't want to argue anymore either), he decided to take the 3rd albacore order off. he rings my card and brings me back the receipt to sign, i look at it, and now im convinced i am crazy - the total amount is of the original entire bill. WHAT...THE...EFF...i have to explain to him that this is the original amount and not what we settled on. he brought all the paper work back, redid it, and brought it back over to me. he then laid out the paper work and said heres, the original, heres the void copy, and heres the new one, and left. as im lookin at everything, its official - i am crazy. the totals are STILL the same. i'm so frustrated im on the verge of crying at this point. eventually we get everything figured out, but that whole experience was so bad i WONT be back for food, ever.

    (2)

  • victoria w.

    Our waiter was super rude. Service was slow. Food was ok. I'm a little embarrassed about suggesting my friends to go here for HH. We didn't leave all that happy.

    (2)

  • Dave H.

    Wonderful sushi, and great entrees! Kyle the owner is a great guy, and really takes care of his customers. The service is what keeps me coming back.....just as much as the awesome tempura-fried coconut ice cream. Try it...amazing!!

    (4)

  • Noel J.

    How not to pick a sushi place: On a friend's suggestion, drive to Belltown to go to a restaurant that no longer exists, then decide "Okay, we're going to walk THAT WAY, and eat at the first Japanese place we see!" One enters Ohana and is immediately perplexed by the Japanese / Tiki decor, accentuated by the jarring Red Bull umbrellas on the patio furniture. Bad sign - no Japanese eating there. My friend and I had contradictory menus with different beer and food selections on them. It was basically a coin toss to determine what types of beer were draft or bottled. I ordered this sushi sampler thing, which I guess is their version of omakase. It was served on a giant wooden boat. That combined with the fact that I was 90% sure I'd end up with food poisoning, but actually didn't serve to get the place +1 star. Umi is a block away. Go there.

    (2)

  • William H.

    1st Wed of every month Ryland plays Jawaiian music. His great choice of music definitely makes for a great atmosphere that really fits the Hawaiian decor. The wait staff is fast and friendly. They have a great Happy Hour $3 items, good food and drink selection. I wouldn't consider it the best sushi house in town but combined with the people and atmosphere it's my goto place.

    (4)

  • Nerick M.

    Yeah, I'm still a fan. I came back here tonight to try it during dinner hour. I tried the Kahlua pork, spam musubi and the Pele's coconut ice cream for dessert. The pork was really succulent, the spam musubi (with tamago) was perfectly made, and the coconut dessert (wrapped in pound cake and deep fried in tempura batter) was delicious. Of course I'll be back to try other dishes!

    (4)

  • Howard L.

    i come here a lot, but not because of the food, or because of the service, but because of the bar. I only drink here. I've had the food on several occasions and it's ok, not good enough for me to order and pay for it. I disagree with everybody...Ohana's spam musubi sucks. It's dry, cut super thin, and the sauce sucks. Couple of the sushi rolls arent bad. Dont know what to say, the food is a hit or miss. just enjoy the atmoshere and live dj, and drink a lot. food always taste better when you drink a lot.

    (3)

  • Andri P.

    Went here with a couple of friends for Happy Hour. We ordered a lot of hand-rolled sushies and drinks. The foods and drinks are better than usual. But in terms of portions and value of the food, this may not be my first choice to go to. I would consider this place one of the pricey food place for Happy Hour. But hey, the foods are good. It's definitely worth a try.

    (3)

  • Chad C.

    This place is alright. Cool to go grab a drink now and again, the food is decent but I definately dont plan my night to go to Ohana's. Its cool for a quick filler snack or drink with a few friends.

    (3)

  • Ruthie S.

    Good food, good service! way to go!

    (5)

  • Tyler J.

    I've been here for happy hour three times (at all different hours during the week) and I'm finally writing a review for O'Hana. One of the best Seattle happy hours places in my opinion. The ambiance and atmosphere are welcoming, any day of the week. Check out the website for times as they vary from day to day but expect to see that majority of the time, it's happy hour! I'm not a big fan of spam which is surprising since I grew up in small town America where combining hot dogs and macaroni is considered culinary fusion. Processed meat in a can, it can never expire. I've tried only a handful of times in my short life but twice have been the delicious spam musubi at O'Hana. The spicy, crunchy hand rolls ($3/each) are tasty too. The california and salmon rolls ($3/each) are fresh and definitely worth more than the price. I didn't try the blue hawaiian cocktail ($4) but it was colorful and I saw them at almost every table in the restaurant. Popular! I'll update when I come back for dinner, I haven't even seen the restaurant menu. But so far, yum! Ps. To the group next to us that all worked at Chihuly's Studio, you guys were fun!

    (5)

  • Jackson L.

    Whaddup seattlelites and tourists, if you trying to have a good time, go home, go to your family, that is, go to ohana. fun environment and great staff, full sushi bar and restaurant with happy hour makes this place more than just a hawaii/japanese-themed bar. get their hand rolls and agedashi tofu; they also have lot's of signature sushi rolls and other cooked dishes. also, karoake on sundays and various live music events throughout the week and weekends. ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind.

    (5)

  • Mary M.

    I love this place. Live Hawaiian music (Wednesday nights) and happy hour food/drinks! Mmmmmm..... They also have mighty tasty spam musubi. 2 for $3 on happy hour! Yeahh!

    (4)

  • TheShindig W.

    Wow - I don't remember the last time I actually HATED myself for picking such a bad restaurant to go to. I'll get to the point about the atrocious experience I had there: 1) The waiter looked like he was high - he half mumbled and slurred his way through telling us to "Hey maaaan, seat yourselves." 2) It took 15 minutes AFTER ordering in a pretty much empty restaurant to get our first plate of food. There were only 3 other tables besides us. 3) The salmon (sushi) didn't look very fresh; the colors were wrong. For being a sashimi fiend, it just didn't look right and tasted way too "soft" and mushy. 4) Another 15 minutes after our first plate of food arrived, the waiter served us the bill ---- mind you, we didn't get our drinks, appetizer, or burger yet. Yes, you read that correctly. 5) After waiting five more minutes, we finally got our burger. The meat inside the burger was still raw - gross! No blood, but raw pink. 6) The fries looked like it was from the bottom of a pre-made bag of fries - they were all tiny, short pieces. 7) My appetizer - Tempura Sampler - was gross. The batter was soft and mushy. The tempura sauce tasted like watered down soy sauce. Don't waste your money, people. It was a waste of caloric intake, money, time, and youth.

    (1)

  • Melissa M.

    My friend and I stopped in for happy hour on a Thursday afternoon. They had a selection of drinks and appetizers for $3-$5. The food was delicious and the drinks were strong, so got more than our money's worth! The atmosphere was fun and friendly. I'd love to go back on a karaoke night!

    (4)

  • Jeffrey P.

    The food was ok. My friend ordered the chicken katsu and teriyaki bento box and I ordered the chicken teriyaki. Sort of tasted like it would at a teriyaki place in an outlet mall. The service was pretty good. The drinks were the highlight.

    (3)

  • Sarah K.

    Perhaps some would say this place is a bit overdone with decoration and Hawaiian charm... but I am just tacky like that and just LOVED IT! Super yummy drinks! Got to love a place where you can have a delish frilly cocktail alongside sushi amongst surfboards! It just is not a Seattle combo you see often. Great date place and a great place to go with the girls! It's on my need to go list for happy hour!

    (5)

  • A L.

    I love Ohana's happy hour: $3 dollar rolls, cheap handrolls, spam musubi and their strawberry sake margarita is divine. The nights when they have live music really do make my experience a little better, but I must say, Ohana is quite overpriced if you're going any hour other than happy hour. The waitstaff is always friendly, although service isn't the quickest.

    (4)

  • Nanako E.

    We were craving sushi at 3:30. We went in because neither Nijo nor Umi's were open yet. I ordered the albacore tataki and my friend ordered the salmon lover roll....both about $11-12. Deeeeeefinitely not worth the money. We weren't satisfied and were still hungry, so we went across the street to Umi's happy hour once it struck 4 o'clock. Don't come here if you're looking for good sushi. : /

    (1)

  • Shari d.

    I wasn't sure what to expect while perusing the menu at Ohana. I went in expecting Hawaiian food but when looking through the menu I noticed it ranged from Hawaiian to Japanese to Filipino. I started to worry...perhaps it is the purist in me and how I do not really fancy fusion cuisine. Despite my hesitancy I went in trying to keep an open mind. I tried the Curry...which is one of my favorite comfort foods. It had some good flavor but it didn't taste right. Like they used an off spice or something that isn't normally in traditional Japanese Curry. We also ordered the Lumpia Shanghai which my dining partner said didn't taste quite right either. The Adobo also had a coconut flavor that seemed misplaced since we had never had it in any other Filipino Adobo before. One could say that Hawaii in itself these days is a melting pot of different Asian cultures...hence the mixed menu. I just feel that if you are going to serve dishes from a myriad of cultures they all better be spot on and not just OK. And my last two cents on this place...yes people the Spam Musubi is good but honestly it is really easy to make on your own. Save your $5 and make 5 times as much by buying your own can and making a cup of rice.

    (3)

  • Nina N.

    oh memories of going to ohana when I was 19 using my sisters I.d and getting in were priceless...always getting mai tai's and enjoying the hawaiian music on wednesday nights after a hard day of studying and work and wondering how manu cute new hawaiian boys are going to come in were my idea of a good time.... So guys the times havent changed much, there is still great Hawaiian music and a whole new set of girls and guys doing the same exact thing and the deal is its happy hour all day on Wednesdays!!! Holler back!! :) the food knocks down a star because its not the stick to your bones Hawaiian food but actually just decent sushi... Not bad but it ain't roy's which I wish it were... :( All my out of towner friends love it here and we always try to make a trip to ohana's ... Like lilo would say," ohana means family." so don't feel hesitant bringing your whole family here to party and drink :)

    (4)

  • Hungry J.

    Calling this a Hawaiian restaurant is a bit of a stretch. It's more like the average tourists impression of what a Hawaiian restaurant should look like. The decorations are of the "Brady Bunch goes Hawaii" variety, and the atmosphere is more turbo ("flash, cash, and trash") due to its Belltown location. It also gets a bit nightclub-ish on certain weekdays and the weekends, so keep that in mind. The food is good, but I wouldn't call it Hawaiian food. It's more of a Japanese/Sushi type of place, with a bit of lip service paid to the "Hawaiian" ideal. Again, the food is good, but since this is marketed as a Hawaiian restaurant, I have to rank it as such. The Kalua pork sandwich isn't bad, but is neither smoky, nor salty enough. The katsu was ok, but was somewhat fatty. The mac salad (that by which I measure all Hawaiian restaurants) was undercooked, and nothing like you would get back on the islands. Definitely not a can't miss, but I suppose this is as good as it gets in the Belltown area if you are craving something somewhat "Hawaiian-ish." It goes without saying that parking is miserable (it is Belltown after all). Expect to pay, even if you manage to find a scarce street spot (thanks to the parking meters).

    (3)

  • Quynh T.

    Good food with a funky and upbeat atmosphere. Their sushi was pretty yummy, and that's pretty much all we had, it's a nice place to grab a decent bite to kick start a fun night of hopping around belltown. The drinks were also pretty delicious if you are so inclined to decorated fruity drinks that tickle your tastebuds (however, for you dudes that prefer non sexually ambiguous situations, it's a full bar where you can order your whiskey neat) :-) jk jk...it takes a real man to order a drink with an umbrealla

    (3)

  • Marcie C.

    I went here last night for a birthday party and was stoked that their happy hour goes all night on Tuesday! Plus, it was trivia night and we won a $20 gift card to Ohana! I really liked their crunchy sushi roll that had toasted coconut on the outside. Yummy! And their musubi was okay, not enough nori to cover the rice though. They also had tons of yummy drinks! The only downside was service was a little wonky. The waitress forgot to put in a food order and got confused with the bill.

    (4)

  • John L.

    Ohana was a great jewel of a restaurant I found while visiting Seattle this past weekend. My friend and I tried the pulled pork sandwich and it was to die for. It was the best sandwich I have hand in a long time. Sushi and beer was fantastic. I definitely will be going back when I'm visiting again.

    (4)

  • Karen L.

    This place has some good sushi. We had the poke, half-baked roll, spicy hotate roll, cruncy salmon roll, and spam musubi. You can never go wrong with spam musubi, although the rice was just okay and a little dry. The rolls were good, but not great. I think what stood out the most was their poke--so yummy. This is a fun place although I wasn't particularly impressed by their sushi rolls.

    (3)

  • Camelia E.

    The service was OK, the waitress nice and friendly but the food was not good. The rolls barely had any fish in them, it was mostly rice and the sashimi were very thinly sliced. I don't know what the reason was, maybe because it was during the happy hour but that doesn't mean the food should be bad. it was a waste of money, I was very dissatisfied and expected much better.

    (1)

  • Shakira V.

    What a disappointment! My bf and I just walked out of this place after being seated, handed waters without any words muttered from the server then waited almost 15 minutes for him to come back and take our order but he never came. Had to sit in the sushi bar as all the booths were reserved and it's not as flashy "Hawaiian" as the restaurant side. The waiters look like beach bum surfers.

    (1)

  • Nate F.

    Didn't eat here. Just came out for a friend's birthday at night. It's a fun laid back place. Reasonable prices on drinks, good music. Nice friendly island vibe in here. They leave a little space for dancing. This place just feels kinda different from the rest of Belltown starting with the bouncers - in a good way. No pretentious bullshit. Can't say anything about the food but definitely come here for an enjoyable time.

    (4)

  • Nathan L.

    I went to this place since I had a living social deal or groupon that I bought for this place. Overall the atmosphere was pretty neat, very cozy, and def. had the feel of Hawaiian mixed with Japanese. Now to get into the food stuff. The sushi itself was alright, nothing too special and def. did not blow my mind. However it wasn't bad either! The drinks are pretty tasty and def. a place to just kick it, eat some food, and have a good chat. Oh BTW the deserts there are pretty delicious so that's def. a plus. Try it.

    (3)

  • Ashley W.

    The style of the restaurant was cute. Service was so slow. They have a childrens menu but I feel like it was more of a "bar" atmosphere. The food was good and the sushi selection was about average. We went on a Sunday and it was not crowded at all, but took forever to get our drinks and then to order and so on. Not fast or efficient at all.

    (2)

  • Marina G.

    The service here sucks. The place looked great from the outside and had decent reviews, so we went in and immediately got very excited about the menu - looked like tons of good food. But...never got to try any. We waited 5-10 minutes to be seated, and then once we got a booth, not a single person looked at us or asked us if we wanted to order anything for over 15 minutes. Since we were starving, we did everything we could to try and get a servers attention, but it was like we didn't even exist. Needless to say, we didn't want to give our money to a place that didn't want it, so we left and went to a different restaurant across the street. Unfortunate that Ohana has such poor service because the menu looked great. But due to bad service, we will never know...

    (1)

  • Ryan W.

    Came here last night after my last final to enjoy some drinks and food. It was pretty busy for a Wednesday night, even more so than other clubs/lounges/restaurants in the Belltown area. Ohana has a nice "Island" vibe with friendly staff and good music playing! Island music definitely a refreshing alternative from main stream "pop/rap." The food is decent - not the best Hawaiian food I"ve had. The gravy on my wife's Loco Moco tasted like powder mix and the rice wasn't cooked fully - it was still slightly firm in the middle. My agedeshi tofu I had wasn't too bad. I would have like a little more crunchy outer later, but it wasn't too bad. We also had spicy tuna hand roll and spicy salmon handroll, both of which were tasty and might have been the best food of the night. We didn't have any other sushi, but they do have quite a large menu for that ranging from nigiri to hand rolls and even poke! The drinks are nice and strong and they have a sweet HH special on a Strawberry + Sake Margarita... in a pitcher! It was huge (sharmed among 3) and tasty... not as strong as I'd like :) Wednesdays is also when they have a live band which played local music and rocked! Live bands are always a huge plus.

    (3)

  • Michelle G.

    I absolutely love this place. This is where I go for good vibes, good people and a laid back dinner with yummy drinks! They treat their customers super well, and are always super nice. Yes is gets busy at night and your service gets a little slower, but they are as prompt as they can be. They are nice and don't treat you like "Get the **** out of here so someone can have your table!" Always love it here, always will! BTW Kareoke night DOES get LOUD, sometimes to much, I can't hear whoever I'm with, but it's easily avoidable if you don't go on that night. Also Happy hour is AMMAAAZZINNNGGGGG yum yum yum with some rum rum rum!

    (5)

  • Daisy B.

    it was ok... night life is better... food tasted ok but was super salty....

    (3)

  • Di G.

    Love Ohana's. Closest thing to home that I can get to in Seattle (even with cheesy Hawaiian decor). Maybe because Freddy's from Guam too :-) . Service is great at the bar or a table. Friends who don't eat sushi, love Da Kine. And I don't mind the Happy Hour pricing til 7. The only weird thing is that it seems the busiest night here is on a Wednesday. I guess it depends on the entertainment they have playing.

    (4)

  • Chris A.

    This review is long overdue, but in the spirit of getting caught up on my Yelping, and after all the years of coming here I needed to get it in. My review is definitely biased so take heed. I'm from Hawaii (spent a lot of my childhood there) so this place is a welcome spot to get my Hawaiian food fix. I have to be honest, I'm a vegetarian now but I made an exception last weekend for the spam musubi. If you don't know about spam musubi then you don't know why I made the exception. Yes it's spam...and yes it's freaking delish. Don't hate. They also have a semi-fusion menu of other Asian items and other Asian beers, including sake. The vibe is very "Ohana" which means family in Hawaiian and the music is always on point. Happy hour is amazing and on the weekend nights the floor actually fills up with people getting their groove on. I also love that it's right in the mix of Belltown so you can easily change gears and hit List, Spur, Tavolata, Bathtub and Gin etc if you need to switch it up. Good food, good drinks, casual atmosphere, friendly people and service. Would buy again. (and I do!)

    (4)

  • Anna F.

    Went here for lunch with my friend who works close by and it was great! Seriously got lucky and was surprised that the sushi roll we ordered, super crunchy roll, I believe, was probably the best roll I've ever had. Not sure why, but I loved it! I had the pork curry for my entree and it was perfect as well. Our server was kinda scatterbrained and all over the place, he may well have been the owner, not really sure, but he was fun and made the experience really enjoyable.

    (4)

  • Johnny W.

    It's been, perhaps, almost a year since I went to Ohana, in search of some sustenance after another night of drinking with two of my friends. Among the dishes we ordered were agedashi tofu, spam musubi, their robata beef, and, of course, some beers to wash it all down. The food, for the most part, was lackluster: the agedashi was made using good tofu, but was not as fried as one would expect, and was lacking in flavor; the robata beef was a letdown, despite being the one that was recommended to us; meanwhile, the spam musubi was actually reasonably tasty. During happy hour, about five plates and two beers came out to around $23. So if you're in the mood for some cheap eats and/or musubi, come on by. The only other thing worth mentioning about the restaurant itself was that the music they played was far too loud (especially for how empty it was at the time), forcing us to sit in the other room in attempts to mitigate our hearing loss.

    (3)

  • Wenn C.

    I am hooked on a few things here: Lime in da coconut : Cocktail, delicious but sneaks up on ya! (eat first):) Half baked: California roll topped with moist bakes salmon chunks YUM Maguro sashimi Lumpia: I don't eat lumpia from many places outside of my own kitchen, but the recipe here is darn good. Overall, you have got to try this place, good music, fun environment, especially on Thursday or Friday night.

    (4)

  • Daren D.

    For a cool, overcast night, this is a nice spot for a Hawaiian-Asian Fuzion HH. The spam musubi was just right, moist gyoza, nice Firefly tea cocktail and goodicious veggie handroll. Gorman gave me a taste of this one hot sake... ugggh, never again! That stuff creates a stomach black-hole sensation to me and almost immediately makes me starving---whether or not the fact I hadn't eaten, yet, affected that, I don't know, but man(!). And it's a pretty cool, laid-back place, too... ...and then there's the bathroom - whattapieceofwork that sonuvabitch is! There should be some sort of futuristic digital touchwall where you can electronically tag the walls, lock them for a week or so to observe, erase and refresh with new art! In the bottom toolbar, you could also view past epic pieces of uniquetivity! =D Kewl.

    (4)

  • Chantelle E.

    Meh, that about sums it up. We came here two weeks ago, although we have been here many times over the years. I do really like this place, I just think they need to up their game a bit. The food is very typical, nothing specialty about it. The prices are a little steep considering the competition in the neighborhood. The cocktails are ok. Where they really win is the atmosphere. In the city, but super unpretentious, very casual and lively.

    (3)

  • Helen M.

    I usually avoid Belltown, but for a happy hour that Ohana has I'm willing to weather the barrage of drunkards for the delicious and cheap food. My friends and I went to Ohana for happy hour before a concert at the Showbox and it was not a disappointment. The food was cheap with their $3 food menu and drinks between $3-6. Service: It was a bit scattered since I only saw one server for the entire floor. There was a hostess and a busser who helped pick up and set tables but not so much in the service area. We ended up ordering something from everyone since the server was running around so much we couldn't flag her as often as we would have liked. Not a service oriented restaurant but you get what you pay for when you go for happy hour. Food: Happy hour Belltown handroll. That thing is delicious. it's a huge chunk of salmon, avocado and cucumber that will satisfy your craving for sushi. We also had the crunchy spicy tuna handroll, crunchy spicy salmon handroll, spam musubi and the California roll. I didn't have the California roll but my friend loved it and said it was really good. The two spicy handrolls were a hit because of that added crunch in them. It was a nice extra texture which prevents the handroll from turning into mush near the end. The spam musubi was pretty good but I could have done without the lacing of sauce on the top. I also would have appreciated the rice to be a bit more tightly packed since the whole thing kind of broke apart when I bit into it. My friend also had the Firefly Aloha Ice Tea and she was definitely a fan of it. It's also a pretty healthy portion. Ambiance: It's like those old school restaurants where you walk into an over decorated "tiki hut" to trap tourists. There are nice booths to sit in for larger groups so you get more privacy than the regular tables out in the open. The restaurant gets busy during happy hour so it's a nice low buzz for that crowd but as soon a happy hour ended it kind of felt like a ghost town. All in all, I'll be back with a larger appetite Ohana!

    (4)

  • Crystal D.

    Best food and happy hour. Everytime I eat sushi, I always think about how Ohana is the best. The happy hour menu is so good that my friends and I have made it a weekly regular hang out. The weekends there are fun and during the week at night, the music is entertaining. I could go on and on about this place, but instead I will say that this is my favorite sushi restuarant. it's like eating at Cutter's, but for a reasonable price! Love it, love it, love it.

    (5)

  • Ava S.

    My review is on their sushi ONLY Which happens to be AMAZING by the way. The quality of the sushi here is perfection. I used to be a hostess here, so I can tell you with confidence that the food is clean, delish, and made with love. My favorite rolls are: Crunchy Roll with eel sauce on top, just ask, you won't regret it! Spider Roll-So many amazing flavors that work so well together! Very filling. Make a reservation. Ohana gets busy really quickly, plus you can request where you would like to be sat! Win win.

    (5)

  • Alyssa E.

    okay...started off my night here with a few friends..coming from Hawai'i...not the best impression I mean..I'm kinda biased cause I just hoped off the plane Saturday morning to stay in town for a mini vaca..but this did not make it feel like home away from home... Ohana means family. The people did not make you feel like family. I mean no hatin..but if youre gonna rep a name..be the name. For a Tuesday night..drinks were pretty pricy..pineapple and vodka better than the cranberry and vodka Had some glitches in the music..no live band...just the stereos messed up from time to time.. There's nothing really super impressing that would have convinced us to stay longer and have another drink... All in all..it was a learning experience...but like I said I'm a bit biased just coming from Hawai'i..but this is a place you're just gonna have to fully feel out for yourself...

    (3)

  • Koa M.

    I went here with my girlfriend when we first moved to Seattle from Hawai'i. I really wish we would have went to Pau Hana first! The food was extremely subpar on both occasions. Not at all what anyone on the islands would call authentic and I know I am a good judge on that. They stuck us next to a bunch of dumb loud fraternity boys. To us that is kind of disrespectful. The music is not Hawaiian they are playing more hiphop/ top-40 junk so to me the atmosphere is just to loud not fun or relaxing. The food is very inconsistent. I order Poke both times I went and both times it was extremely different. One time it was a big serving next time it was extremely small like on a tea cup size plate and tasted terrible. I would not recommend any kanaka come to this place, or anyone looking for real chill vibe and good food. Check out Pau Hana. It is a little "off da beaten path" since not in Belltown but then to me that is a good thing. Oh and they also play all the UFC Fights at Pau Hana!

    (1)

  • Amy G.

    We got to Ohana before Happy Hour was over. Ordered beer and pupus from the happy hour menu, and sushi/sashimi from the dinner menu. Loved the Agedashi Tofu and Poke served with taro chips. The sashimi was nice and fresh. Staff was great. The only downside... the tables are very closed together. We were seated next to someone VERY loud. They offered to move us when a table/booth opened up, but the loud party left before that. It worked out fine. Definitely going back!

    (5)

  • Catriona C.

    When first walking into Ohana, having searched for Sushi on Yelp, I had clearly overlooked the fact that this was a Japanese-Hawaiian place. That would be a first, for me. My friends were pretty confused by it, but it does make sense when you think about the large Japanese contingency that lives on the Hawaiian islands. So kinda cool to make a combo place of it all - get some cheesy frou-frou cocktails while you knock back a roll or two - that sounds good to me! The rolls we had were pretty standard - nothing that said, wow, amazing, delicious - but overall the level of enjoyment was good. That, of course, was underlined by a couple of Lava Flows and a bottle of sake. Yes, I think we lived up to the combination concept of the restaurant. I think, I would prefer to go somewhere that is either one or the other but it was a fun experience to be had and made a change from the roadside meals we had been eating on our way to Seattle.

    (3)

  • Clark D.

    Perfect mix of "hole in the wall" and good food. I met a friend who was visiting Seattle and wanted to go somewhere unique, not fancy, good food/drinks and people watching. Ohana did not disappoint. It was my first time there as well. What a cool spot. It almost felt like a vintage biker bar mixed with Hawaiian charm. We had sushi appetizers and bacon wrapped scallops. I had more sushi for dinner. My wife had fish tacos and LOVED them. And our friends had fish and chips, which they said were excellent. I thought the sushi was very good, the drinks absolutely reasonably priced and the ambiance A+ (see: Belltown, no attitude). Our final bill was about $120, so $30 a person for lots of food and at least 2 drinks each. Very reasonable. I would definitely go there again and recommend to friends/tourists.

    (4)

  • Kate M.

    happy hour was great, good drink and food specials. kona rotating tap. huge $4 blue hawaiians and hard iced tea. cute tiki bar in the back with a good amount of seating and a couple TVs. nice bartenders/servers. will be back!

    (5)

  • Brittany C.

    My boyfriend and I went here for dinner before seeing Craig Ferguson at the Moore theatre. The service is very fast, but the waiter could have smiled more. The music playing is very loud, and not even Hawaiian music.. despite the name of the place. I ordered the fish and my boyfriend ordered the chicken teriyaki. It was great - the portion size was huge and I ended up taking the fish in a to go box.

    (4)

  • Chad Y.

    Ohana is a cool casual place to check out if you are in the Belltown neighborhood. It is one of the few "casual" places in the neighborhood and one of the better spots in my book. The menu is wide ranging with Hawaiian influences and have a good flavor profile. You definitely are not going to be wow'ed by the food but at the same time you won't be disappointed. Drinks are good and prices are good. Happy hour prices are even better! Not a place to bring on a first date or something to that effect as music is loud (club-like) and the crowds can get heavy in the evenings. Ambience is cool in a party-city takcy way, but it amazingly works. The place is clean and inviting. Cool place to check out before you hit up all the clubs in Belltown (believe me, prefunk here and you can save money and not blow your entire paycheck in one night!)

    (3)

  • T F.

    This place is okay - but falls short of awesome. The service is always friendly, but it can be tragically slow. My friend's beer arrived 15 minutes after she ordered it. The menu is large and varied, which probably makes it hard for them to do everything well. If you are craving island-style fusion food, it's a good place to go. But if you want the best sushi that Seattle has to offer, this is not it. The music is really loud most days, but Sundays seem to be much quieter. Serves alcohol, but seems to be child friendly in the dining area. I would recommend this place for a cheap, boozy group, but not at all for a special date night. The crunchy dynamite roll is pretty good, if you like sweet sushi. Super casual, zorries & t-shirts & ballcaps are fine.

    (2)

  • Aubrey T.

    I think we can all agree that the best part of Loco Moco is tearing apart that gooey egg and having that golden rich yolk mix with the gravy and gush over your rice and hamburger patty. THAT doesn't happen here. Two times I've ordered the moco, my eggs were hard as rocks. The yolk was straight up rubber. Ohana fails at such a simple, signature dish.

    (2)

  • Ninette C.

    I've been here for happy hour and rice a few times and its ok. They don't serve food after midnight which was too bad for my hungry Halloween-celebrating self this weekend. They also kept the door open. It wasn't that crowded so even all the way back in the bar I was freezing and didn't enjoy it. It ok but I'd rather go to Umis for sushi and elsewhere than a tiny crowded bar in the back for drinks.

    (3)

  • Kat C.

    great drinks! gets crowded though.

    (5)

  • Tiffany S.

    Crunchy Dynamite Rolls are to die for!!

    (4)

  • Isy E.

    The poke is sooooooooo yummy. I liked the sushi that we had as well, though I can't remember what we got. A roll with tuna on top, and a non-roll with rice and crunchy krab in the middle. I like it. Tofu agedashi was really tasty as well! The service is kind of spotty. The waitresses were definitely really nice, but they took a while to notice us, and kind of left us alone for a while after we'd gotten our appetisers. Not bad service, just a little slow. It wasn't a really busy night, either. The music was great. I really liked the ambiance. We came in after 9, so we needed to show our IDs even though we weren't having any drinks, just as a heads up. I'll probably go back!

    (3)

  • Amanda M.

    Soooo good! Came here for dinner and drinks with the boy for our anniversary. He got the kahlua pork and I the ahi tuna salad. I would have preferred more tuna, but the gyoza and sauce they came with as our appetizer made up for it. Fried coconut ice cream was amazing. Great service and atmosphere, plus the strawberry sake margarita! Ill definitely be back :)

    (5)

  • Alaina W.

    All I have are two words: Lava Flows. Okay, maybe a few more. Great vibe, never over-crowded, great happy hour prices.

    (4)

  • Sarah B.

    I dig this place. The bananas foster dessert was awesome! The sushi rolls were really good and they have an awesome happy hour! Would definitely come back and recommend to others.

    (5)

  • Andrew L.

    I wanted to give this place a 1. But upon thinking about it further... I'm giving it a 2. Ok granted, we took up like a whole side of one part of the restaurant, all 20 of us haha for a friend's bday. We came on a Monday early evening (it was empty when we got there), so all night happy hour I believe. Let me just say that the menu is pretty lackluster. I'm from Hawaii, so I can be pretty critical of "local" food. But, wow the "Hawaiian poke" is so sad... one of my friends ordered it and I felt bad for her (should've taken a pic). It was literally like 6 chips and a tiny scoop of very small pieces of fish for like $8. It looked like lomi lomi salmon or tomato (if anyone knows that haha!). I didn't even want to try it, in fear that I would eat half of it in one bite. And yeah, it was nothing special, taste wise. The rolls are all quite small. While the prices aren't outrageous during happy hour, just don't expect great quality... But I can see how someone would be satisfied, I suppose. I ordered the crunchy spicy tuna roll and this other special tuna roll (I can't remember the name but it was like $11). It had seared tuna on top, but it tasted kinda funky, like the flavor of it. Service is slow... but I didn't hold that against them because we were a large party. However.... One of my friends only ordered ONE roll. Some crunchy coconut-looking roll. She ordered it at the same time as all of us. 30 minutes later, our orders started to finally come to us. But not my friend's.... She waited and the waiter told us it's on the way. Another 30 mins later, ALL the orders came (including a few people who came and ordered late, or did a second round of orders). Still nothing... and same response from the waiter. So another 30 mins later.... nothing! At this point, we were all pretty much done. My friend is so nice, she didn't complain or say a thing until we finally asked them where is this roll... did you just lose the order... we don't even want it! And of course the person we talked to had one bad kine attitude when it finally did arrive... "You don't want it anymore?!..." She's so sweet... "no its okay". Anyway, long story short. I would've given them a 1. But, they did separate checks for us AND my friend was never charged for the crummy roll that took 1.5 hours to come. So, a 2. Honestly, just go to Wasabi's or Umi's for HH. Much better food, service, and free green tea tiramisu at Wasabi's if it's yo bday!

    (2)

  • Rj S.

    Excellent sushi with great service, recommend highly! Our favorite spot in Belltown for rolls. Try the dragon roll, the pulled pork sliders are awesome also. Great casual spot which is always a fun spot to hang. Well done guys!

    (4)

  • Marissa S.

    Staff is very friendly, but service is pretty slow here. We had to waive down our server a few times to order and for drink refills. Kitchen is very quick and all of our food was very good, with decent sizes portions. We ordered several sushi rolls and appetizers and we were happy with everything. We would come back here again.

    (3)

  • Jacklyn-Kate C.

    A great place to enjoy some of the best island dishes in Seattle. Every wednesday night they have a live band and their happy hour menu is just right. Ohana's can be a but crowded especially later in the evening, but that's what Ohana is about!

    (3)

  • Jeff N.

    Yesterday, I visited Ohana to try out something new, and also to take advantage of the good deal scored on Groupon. I'm not very experienced when it comes to sushi, but I happen to have a significant other who totally digs the stuff. I went in with my adventurous mindset and was determined to enjoy the meal. We went for a late lunch / early dinner and ordered a variety of items from the menu. The good news is that I really enjoyed all three of the rolls we tried. I can't recall the names, but all were quite delicious. There was an extra crunchy one that really won me over with bold flavors, a bit of crunch and a great presentation to make it all look really good too. Why the two star rating? Service, or lack thereof calls for a three star deduction - it was that bad. We arrived to a nearly empty restaurant and were seated for nearly 25 minutes before the waitress took our order. My girlfriend mentioned to our waitress that I was "new" to sushi. Did we get any recommendations? Not a single one, only a blank stare was offered. We went with an appetizer and three rolls of our choosing, and then we waited. The rolls all arrived about fifteen minutes after we ordered. The appetizer did not proceed the meal, it showed up about ten minutes later. I'll still say that the food was really great, though the timing was way off. Our waitress never came back to check on us after the food arrived. My date had to ask for a fork multiple times before someone else finally brought one over. When we were done eating, we waited a good ten or fifteen minutes for the bill. Getting change took almost as long. The worst part about waiting so long is that the restaurant was not busy. There were only a few tables. We could plainly hear the wait staff chatting away while we waited. We heard plenty of details about sales totals for Friday and Saturday nights, and we heard about how people were only coming in for the Groupon deal and were too cheap to come in other times. Had the service not been so poor, I would be giving Ohana a four or five star rating. The service was just really bad, and was compounded by the poor choice of conversation carried on by the staff. I'm ready to try more sushi, just not from Ohana.

    (2)

  • Rob G.

    We wanted to like this place because the menu looked like home. The food was a little off but mostly okay. We didn't get to try everything we wanted because the waiter ruined the vibe. He never spent more than five seconds with us, and with each curt interaction he seemed most interested in getting us out the door (Can I clear your plates? Can I clear your plates? Want a dessert menu now?). We had barely been there for a half hour and just as we were about to order more drinks and food he "reminds" (tells, as this was the most time he had spent talking to us during the whole night) us that we can't stay at a table for more than two hours. We've never been to a restaurant so hasty and calculating (if you're not ordering something right this second, you are worth nothing to us); it's so ironic for what's supposed to be a Hawaiian restaurant. We then walked over to a favorite Italian pizza bar, which was much more relaxed and mindful (the waitress even made conversation!). If you are looking for the island vibe, you are better off going someplace else or staying home and making your own Mai Tais. You can't fake island time with just decor, mp3s, liquid smoke, or grenadine.

    (1)

  • Alice K.

    Time & Day: Midnight Saturday. Unfortunately I did not have a chance to partake in the food at this fine establishment, but I did get the chance to dance here (yes, on Saturday nights they push the tables aside and make it a "dance" place, quite funny if you ask me but I was desperate for anything without a cover after visiting one of the most rip-off, dead clubs earlier that evening). Bouncers: Super friendly. Ohana means family in Hawaiian (the ID checkers told me then gave me a hug). Across the street: Police and all the freezing, wannabe LA clubbers one could feast their eyes on (I felt very under--no overdressed. haha) Drinks: Good! As per my tradition (and lack of knowledge), I asked the guy for the strongest girly drink he had. He made me a Long Island and gave me a good deal on it (relative to other places I've been to). He put ample shots to assure I would only need one drink for my pint-sized body. People dancing / music: A nice assortment of the gangsters outside, Asians and mixes, and about 7 white people. DJing was hip-hop/rap to some radio singles Bathrooms: It's like camping, get in the female (or male) restroom & have curtains for each stall. Feeling of being surrounded by diseases was relatively low to mid-range. I felt right at home.

    (3)

  • Rusty S.

    This place is a kind of a Tiki Bar/Asian Fusion/Hawaiian/Japanese/restaurant/night club, all in a fairly small space on 1st Ave in downtown Seattle. When a several friends and I decided to go out for dinner on a recent Saturday evening we wound up at Ohana, not because anyone recommended it but because it was nearby and had an open table large enough for our group. Browsing through some of Yelps after the fact I can see that peoples' opinions are all over the place on this one; I guess mine falls somewhere in the middle. The food here was OK: between us we tried a variety appetizers, sushi, and entrees and everyone was in agreement that none of it was really outstanding or really terrible. Just OK. We had something of a sticker shock when the bill came around, though. I think the regular menu prices here are just too high for what you get, plus you're stuck with an automatic 18% gratuity with a party of 6 or more regardless of the service you receive (the service we received, like everything else, was just OK-- kinda slow and a couple of minor mix-ups). The Top 40 Hits blasting out of speakers over our heads made for a less than optimal dining experience as well. Several of the reviews here on Yelp mention Ohana's happy hour. This looks like it'd be a fun place to stop by for a couple of cheap drinks and appetizers, but I doubt I'd return for dinner.

    (3)

  • Lisa G.

    Pros: great happy hour, nice casual spot to meet friends, music is pretty legit and has a DJ often times, amazing sushi/spam musubi/chicken catsu etc, staff is friendly, cheap tropical drinks (Blue Hawaii etc), and do not forget to order the banana cake! Cons: nothing, only thing I would say is this place is super casual so if you're looking for fancy schmancy this is not your spot.

    (4)

  • Allen U.

    nothing fancy hawaiian style apps and sushi rolls--come for the happy hour for the bargain in downtown Seattle try the Shrimp Tempura/Crunchy Unagi/etc wraps @ $3.99 and Gyozas @ $3.99 and for a meat try the Babyback Ribs @ $12.95 ( this used to be on the happy hour menu but still awesome) and add a few things from the regular menu if you're still hungry--apps $5.95 -$8.95 still not bad--live music after 10pm--so eat and run or stay and stay--Al

    (3)

  • Jason F.

    Who says youth is wasted on the young!? This is a place where the youth hang out to have cocktails and dig on some Japanese food. It's a combo of a cool bar and Japanese restaurant. If you want a straight up Japanese restaurant, you'd probably want to try someplace like Mineki in the International District. But, if you want a great location with good cocktails and some fun, head to Ohana. The restaurant itself is pretty open, and they always seem to be able to fit you somewhere to sit down and eat pretty quickly. The bar is a takeback to Gillian's Island with bambo and a grass roof. The bartenders are laid back, but get you your drinks quickly. This place is always solid and a great place to start or end your evening in Downtown Seattle.

    (5)

  • Kristin W.

    I just had sushi and a bite of the yakisoba. The sushi was good and fresh. I got the Belltown Roll. Simple, but tasty. And the Sake Nigiri was okay - the cut of salmon was pretty big. The yakisoba was yummy, I liked it. Our waitress was really friendly and patient - we took forever to order. Food came out pretty quickly since it wasn't too busy.

    (4)

  • Stephanie M.

    I would definitely recommend this place for people from Hawaii and/or lovers of Hawaii. When you walk in, it feels like you're being transported to somewhere warm and tropical (unlike what Seattle is truly like :)) and someone is always there to welcome you with a big "Aloha!" Service is always right-on (people aren't usually running on Hawaii-time) and bartenders will treat you good! Ohana is normally open from 11:30am-2:00am so it's definitely not just a bar. They have a full menu with sashimi, rolls, combo plates, tacos, gyoza, spam, and a whole lotta other stuff. And if you know Hawaii, we like to "fuse" all the culture-cuisine together and so some of their rolls are very creative. I've tried the "Half-Baked Roll" which is a california roll topped with salmon and then baked--and the name is so Hawaii to me...hehe. Also, they have a "Dynamite Roll" which is a tempura roll, dipped in coconut shavings and fried, drizzled with honey. It was absolutely amazing! The Happy Hour is also great! Monday, Tuesdays: 5pm-11:30pm Wednesday, Thursdays: 5pm-7pm & 9pm-11:30pm Friday: 5pm-7pm Sunday: 9pm-11:30pm They have drink specials $6 or less and pupus for only $3. Ohana is in the heart of belltown so it's a perfect location to start your evening with dinner or end the night with drinks. It seems as if Ohana is always crackin during the week nights and weekends too!

    (5)

  • Sarah O.

    Great food, stellar atmosphere and outstanding customer service! This place gives me nothing but good vibes ( the good ol' pre-kids days when the hubby and I lived in the heart of Belltown, walking through rain and snow to get to Ohana's for awesome coconut shrimp) Their pricing is really fair, the staff is friendly and the food is authentic and genuine. This place will always be a favorite of mine.

    (5)

  • Jackie C.

    The sushi is spendy but solid. I ordered their house Mai Tai and it was very sweet, not like a normal Mai Tai but just tell yourself that it's a different drink and all is well. The decor at the bar is cute and kitschy.

    (3)

  • Kristin B.

    I'm so glad we decided to skip our other dinner plans and eat at Ohana instead! The food was very, very tasty and the drinks totally hit the spot. My husband and I came here while we waited for our friends to meet up with us and we were starving! My husband order chicken teriyaki and an ice cold Sessions. I was craving sushi so I ordered a Belltown roll and the Half Baked roll. First off, my absolute favorite sushi is any roll that has baked salmon on it. When I saw the Half Baked roll on the menu, I almost lost it! It took a while to get our food but that was OK, we had alcohol to tide us over until it arrived :) We were both very happy campers once we dove into our food. It was flavorful, fresh and exactly what we both needed to fill us up. I do have to say, the service was really, really slow and the place wasn't that busy but the waitress was very nice and the food made up for it.

    (4)

  • Rudy Z.

    Slow down, island style. If you're in a hurry or are looking for a more attentive experience then don't go to Ohanas. If you okay with a chill evening and aren't feeling fussy about when your food or drink arrives and are into the fun, laid back atmosphere, then Ohanas is your place. I've been a few times however last night was the first for happy hour. It took a while to be greeted and once we were seated it was about 15m till our order was taken. Once we were "in the system" the night flowed well. The food is a nice blend of Hawaiian, Japanese and island style awesomeness. Some of the drinks are what you'd expect. The fruitful blends with choice liquors, and umbrellas make it all special.. Mahalo~

    (3)

  • Jan M.

    Their spam misube is good. I like the atmosphere when I went they had live music which was nice. I really liked the energy of the place. The drinks are good and food was good too.

    (4)

  • Kanisha A.

    Any place that has a happy hour all day on Monday and Tuesday for Sushi and drinks is my second home. On the weekend thought it is a different vibe. More hipster than I prefer which is why I have prefer the Happy Hour times of Monday or Tuesday.

    (4)

  • Becky G.

    We stopped in Ohana's for drinks and nibbles while waiting for our reservations across the street. We were seated immediately, which is nice on a busy Saturday night. Their wine selection is limited, but good. The guys tried some pale ales, which were good. And, my girlfriend ordered one of those fruity drinks that was huge, and strong :) We ordered lumpia and coconut prawns, and both were tasty. The service was fast and friendly. I enjoyed the atmosphere. Would like to return in the future to try some of their sushi!

    (4)

  • Holly L.

    I'm a fatty... right after I had Elliot's Oysters, I ended up in Belltown and here for happy hour! Needless to say, I didn't eat much but I still wanted to try this place! SPAM MUSUBI - 3.5 stars AGEDASHI TOFU - 3 stars (a little bland) DA KINE TEMPURA ROLL - 4 stars yummy OHANA SALAD - 3 stars (mom ordered it, dressing was good... but it's salad) I wish I got to try a drink but I had to drive! :/ Service was great! That's always a plus. Loved the decor and friendly staff! :)

    (3)

  • Tan Lo S.

    I am planning on going back for the actual food next time. I had their "long island ice tea" drink... which I forgot the name of. but it was really good. Again, I'm a little weak when it comes to strong drinks. Nonetheless, the security was super funny and welcoming, and so were the bartenders and workers. I love the vibe, and it was just so much fun! Again, I want to come back for their food.

    (4)

  • Marie D.

    It's definitely a relaxed atmosphere. There's even a sign at the bar that says "No Whining." If you want a stress-free bar with a great mixture of Hawaiian and Asian-infused comfort foods then this is the place for you! Just be prepared since there's a wait for tables, to get your order and to get your food but it feels like it's all a part of the laid back atmosphere.

    (3)

  • Antoine V.

    Ohana is by far my favorite little hang out spot! Great Island theme going on but that's not why I love this place... Ohana is like my cheers! From the people that work there to the regular customers that come in (almost daily) this place not only feels like "family" its not unusual for me to run into my cousin D' Marshall and close friends from the old neighborhood on beacon hill! The reason we all hang out here is because the food is great (I love the beef Robatta and Kahlua Pork!) The sushi bar has some amazing and unique creations... Not to mention the fact that Ohana is in the heart of Belltown!! Ohana really does mean family! :)

    (5)

  • Gordon H.

    Not a good first impression/experience for this Galloping Gourmand who has had better Hawaiian elsewhere in Seattle at more reasonable prices. First, the service was sub-par. Granted that the server admitted to being new but she seemed annoyed having to serve us. At the end of dinner we wanted to order dessert but she didn't ask and was about to give us our bill. My friend had to tell her we wanted dessert. I told her the dessert I wanted and she started to walk away without asking my two other friends if they wanted dessert. The staff itself seemed to not care and having watched a few episodes of Mystery Diners and Willie D on the Food Network, I think this place is ripe for some hidden cameras to see what the staff isn't doing. Could explain why their happy hour, when we were there, was dead. Saw a couple come in, sit down, and then leave without ordering. Now on to the food. I ordered the Kahlua Pork and it was extremely salty to the point where it got hard to eat after I finished the two scoops of rice. For $13 it could have been better. I nearly chocked when I saw the Moco Loco (ground beef patty, rice, caramelized onion and brown gravy) priced at $11 (add $1 for bacon and $5 for the super size). My friend ordered the King Salmon teriyaki but I don't think was really King salmon and the portion was small (1/2 of a salmon steak). Most restaurants serve the whole salmon steak, not half plus the skin side of the salmon was burnt black (at least the piece I sampled). I did enjoy the Pele, a dessert of ice cream wrapped in pound cake and deep fried in tempura. Also tried the banana cream pie which was unremarkable and very unusual on an Oreo cookie crust...not very Hawaiian. And they can do away with the maraschino cherry garnishes.

    (2)

  • Olga L.

    Went to Ohana for a quick lunch that literally turned out to be only 20 minutes. Their lunch menu is really varied and the waiter that took care of me was SO nice and helpful. They have an unusual combination of Japanese, Korean and Hawaiian food that I've really never seen before. The place is clean and colorful. I promise I'll be coming back here as soon as I can - I'm dying to try some of their Hawaiian food!!

    (3)

  • Jeff C.

    I'd have given 3 stars for the food, but the service was the worst I've had anywhere in Seattle. Nobody attended us after we sat and we had to go take menus ourselves. Then we waited another 10 minutes before finally going and asking where our waitress was and if anyone was going to help us. When the waitress finally arrived, it was clear that there weren't sufficient wait staff or host/hostesses to keep things running smoothly (our server was very nice, but completely overwhelmed). If you're just going for a drink, it's probably fine: otherwise, I suggest finding another Hawaiian restaurant here in Seattle.

    (2)

  • Stephen D.

    ...means family from what I understand. We came here for evening happy hour, namely because another trendy place was fully packed. The drink prices are really awesome ($3 sake carafes!!). The regular menu is actually fairly inexpensive if you don't care much for the happy hour selection. The quail egg sushi was fresh, Aloha roll (scallop, masago & avocado) was also fresh. I wasn't really impressed with much of the flavors on the yellowtail carpaccio; seemed sort of bland. The service was good even though our server was taking care of the whole restaurant pretty much by herself, including hostess duties. Decent place for Happy Hour, not so exciting by good enough

    (3)

  • Gorman E.

    This is home for me...our favorite spot to start or to end the night or both. Great place for happy hour with good friends, great food, great service, wonderful music and great drinks. Love the live Hawaiian muisc on Wednesday...This place is like our Cheers. I recommend the Yellowtail Special with Tako, rice and some sake. You can order sushi or Hawaiian food such as Kulua Pork. This is place has a great vibe and energy to it, so you are always comfy.

    (5)

  • Dennis S.

    How could anyone not give OUR 2nd home 5 stars? Ha. Ohana is the 2nd home to countless Seattlelites and party goers as well as a place where visitors from out of the area also enjoy experiencing. It's a place with a laid back Hawaiian vibe where everybody (almost everybody LOL) knows your name LOL. Ohana is an outstanding option for happy hour or dinner. It's also a great place to start off your night in your Belltown adventure. Often times you'll just end up staying at Ohana's or you'll come back after you venture off, because the comfort of Ohana calls your name. Various bands and deejays play at Ohana and there's trivia night on Sundays. So who has the most Yelp and Foursquare check-ins @ Ohana? LOL. And what were you dressed at on Halloween @ Ohana? Ha. The food at Ohana is outstanding. I like their "yellowtai special" (not on the menu. I also like their sushi rolls, beef robata and half-baked salmon. Yum! See you at our 2nd home soon!

    (5)

  • Irene S.

    Something about this place is pretty surreal. Maybe it's laid-back atmosphere, the tiki bar decor, the music, the little booth seats you get. I'm not sure what it is, but I loved Ohana. For someone who spends most of her time in Capitol hill in the more yuppified restaurants and bars, eating at Ohana was like taking a tropical vacation. It's non-pretentious, slow, comfortable, and feels right. I got a blue hawaiian ($8.75) which came in a giant glass. It was delicious, strong, and refreshing. And then the Spam Musubis ($5.50). It was the largest Spam musubis I've ever had, topped with full sliced spam, and the rice was perfectly cooked. Delicious. I'd come back just to eat the Spam musubi. For entrees, my boyfriend and I shared the Kalua Pork ($12.95) and Ton Katsu ($10.95). I liked them both, the Ton Katsu was on the mediocre side and the Kalua pork was a bit salty, not exactly to my liking, but again, the rice that came with it just made it good and satisfying. Portions are huge so i could only finish about half the meal. Despite being stuffed, I also ordered the Banana fosters ($8.95). This was just delicious. I am pretty nuts about anything coconuts, and I loved how the coconut, icecream, rum, and bananas mixed perfectly together. Delicious. Overall, it was great. Unlike the reviewers who are complaining about the service, I found the service to be good. The servers were nice and friendly, the food didn't take too long to come out, and everything was right! I can't wait to go back for some more Spam musubis!

    (4)

  • Melissa N.

    Absolutely love this place. I use to frequent this place at least once a week to eat and at least once a week when I am bar hopping along belltown. The food and beverages here are delicious. The staff here are so wonderful and fun. My friends always order a half baked roll which is baked fish with spicy mayo on top of a California roll. Nothing compares to this roll. So mouth watering and savory. Every time I go to other sushi restaurants I try to find one just like it but it is never the same. Also spam musubi here is very yummy and their spicy fried rice. This place is a little Hawaii but I am sure those Hawaii folks would say otherwise but what ever I am from Seattle so this place is great for me. They accommodate large parties so if you want to throw a party here it is definitely worth it. I have had like 3 of my bday celebrations here. The DJ on the weekends are great and always plays the best cuts. If i could give this place 10 stars I would.. LOVE LOVE LOVE this place.

    (5)

  • Heather J.

    I really love the decor here, its so rare to find a fun place with a theme these days. Its always crowded. Great place for happy hour. I have only sampled a few of the food items, but did recently enjoy the veggie skewers. The bar area in the back is a little teeny and you do have to go to the bar to get service which can cause you to invade the space of others. I did find the waiter to be very efficient at keeping my soda refilled. This is a long time favorite of my friend. She did enjoy her martini on this particular visit. If only it was easier to park in Belltown.

    (4)

  • Anna H.

    Loved this place! First of all, fun decor around. Awesome servers who are fun and want to make sure that you have a great time. The drinks are delicious. Mai tai is my favorite. So good. And their sushi is GREAT! First of all, it came out so fast. Refreshing since some places take forever. The sushi itself was yummy, flavorful and unique. Check this place out, its a keeper.

    (5)

  • Trav T.

    We found this place online through a livingsocial coupon that had two entrees, one appetizer spam musubi or gyoza and one dessert for $20. What a deal so we thought why not give it a try? Let me preface that we are originally from Hawaii, grew up with that type of food, and have eaten at many Hawaiian restaurants in the Mainland so after reading previous 4-5 star yelp reviews, my expectations were pretty high. Appetizer: (1 star) For the appy we ordered the spam musubi. It was not good, in fact it was one of the worst spam musubi's I've ever had, and I've had a lot from different places. Because the spam was grilled, it appeared the spam was not cooked evenly so the areas without grill marks were less cooked that the areas with marks. The spam was put on a block of dry-like rice and had plum sauce spewed down the middle like they were trying to make a gourmet meal out of spam! While plum sauce is great on other types of dishes, to me it does not go well with spam musubi. Definitely avoiding this next time and at $5.50 definitely not worth it. In hindsight we should have ordered the gyoza as that would have been more of an expected taste since it's probably pre-made and fried. Entree: (2.5 stars) We ordered the ginger chicken broccoli and Kalua pig. Those two were not bad. The pig was moist and tender, however, it could have used a little more seasoning. The ginger chicken was tasty but a little too saucy for my taste. Also the mac salad had way too much mayonnaise. Overall just ok. Dessert: (4 stars) For dessert we ordered the deep fried green tea ice cream. This was really good, the batter was just right, not too much and crunchy and the ice cream inside was still frozen. Other menu items we tried: Beef & asparagus skewers - pretty good, sauce was great (3 stars) Spicy fried rice - rice again a problem area, was dry and seemed like they reheated an older batch or it was sitting out from an earlier lunch crowd because it was only luke warm and the waiter brought it out within a few minutes so I knew it was not freshly made to order. (1 star). Crunchy Spicy Salmon Hand Roll - big disappointment after reading sushi reviews. The roll just had the a piece of salmon that looked like a piece taken from a nigiri roll and thrown into the hand roll with other ingredients. It was not that tasty and not even crunchy. Was the left-over-like tempura flakes thrown in supposed to be the crunch? Presentation wise it looked like a 5-year-old put it together and it would be an embarrassment if served at a real sushi establishment. (1 star) Salmon and Tuna Poke - Being from Hawaii, this was surprisingly pretty good. The salmon and tuna were cut into little bite sized pieces and the poke mixture was just right. (3 stars) Aside from the cheesy tiki decor, overall this place is hit or miss depending on what you order. And after eating a sushi roll here like the one I had, I don't see how other reviewers gave sushi here 5 stars. We were hoping this place would have been better to return to when visiting but sadly I would not recommend this place for sushi but the Hawaiian food is hit or miss. Aloha.

    (2)

  • Sandy Y.

    My first time coming to Ohana was nothing spectacular. I'm always looking for great new places to try and it so happened a new friend of mine was having a birthday party at Ohana. Excited to check out another sushi joint, it was very short of amazing. The sushi was really nothing great. I've had better at an all-you-can-eat buffet in Nevada than I did at this place. Plus, the prices were a bit ridiculous. I paid $7.50 for a roll of futomaki! Seriously, that roll should be $5 max! However, price is not an issue when the food/sushi is amazing. In this case, it wasn't. I definitely won't be returning for the fish. On a positive note, the restaurant had a very island-like ambiance. Very Hawaiian feel and a live band who really focused on Reggae. They sounded good and it was nice to see a bunch of Asian men sing and play and enjoy! It definitely gets pretty noisy in there when the karaoke or music starts, so if you're hoping for some quiet time, this isn't it. Overall, good for fun, music and probably drinks but I don't recommend the sushi.

    (2)

  • Rebecca S.

    I went to Ohana again last week, and they have been somewhat redeemed. I ordered the sushi and sashimi lunch special, which was about $16 for a California roll, three pieces of nigiri, a few slices of sashimi and a miso soup. The fish was fresh and delicious with generous sized cuts, but I did have one piece of sashimi with a string of white fat in it and that kind of grossed me out. I do feel $16 was a bit pricy considering Japonessa's bento is $11 and Gamba's is also a bit cheaper. The service was friendly, a little overly in your face, but we received our food quickly and were well taken care of. I noticed their website no longer has any prices listed. I also really like that every table has five-spice and chili oil, which is a nice treat for miso and sushi.

    (3)

  • Anone A.

    We arrived about 15 minutes ahead of our reservation, but the restaurant was empty, so the host offered to seat us without additional waiting. The music is a bit loud, but fun, and the decor has an Hawaiian inspired TGIF's flare. It is, essentially, an adult Applebee's, but that's not a bad thing. We chose several rolls to share assuming that they would be of modest size. The rolls were huge, and each had a distinct taste, which was nice. Some sushi restaurants push fish that might technically be edible, but isn't what one would want for a good sushi experience. That was not the case here. Sushi purists probably would not be impressed, but for those of us that enjoy something different from time-to-time, this restaurant offers a nice (and happy) balance between a relaxed atmosphere and non-traditional, Americanized foreign food.

    (4)

  • Linda H.

    The location is in a great bar hopping area and also a great place to just go and chill. The seating and the size of the restaurant is a bit smaller but fits what they are trying to achieve. A small Tiki bar. :) Must try is the Baked Fish Sushi. Soooo creamy and yummy. I love spam musubi...so to get it here it was a bit disappointing. The spam was over cooked. yes i said it spam was OVER cooked! how can that be...? We'll it happened and I was sad. Maybe I'll have better luck next time.

    (3)

  • Rona L.

    I'm not in a hurry to come back here any time soon! So, on our trek to look for sushi and decent happy hour, my coworkers and I stopped in here (both Umi's and List were crazy busy). I had heard some good things about this place, and the Yelp reviews seemed fine, so we decided to give it a try. I ordered the Iced Tea on the HH menu, along with the mini ohana salad and both a crunchy spicy tuna roll and the crunchy eel rolls (all on the HH menu). My coworkers each ordered a drink, the salad, and two rolls from themselves as well. I thought, "great, $3 HH specials!" NOT. First off, our waiter was super friendly, but the service lacked. My coworkers got their rolls first, then we got our salads, then our drinks. I'm sorry, does that seem a little backwards to anyone else? Not to mention, my waiter COMPLETELY forgot my order in the process. He forgot my order the first time when he failed to bring me my sushi order, and then forgot a second time, when he brought only HALF of my order, and I had to correct him again. Then, there's the food. $3 sounds great, but it's ONE freaking hand roll. If I had to order enough food to get me full, I would have probably spent more than I would have buying full price items. And my coworkers though the tuna roll smelled/tasted a little fishy; maybe that's why they covered it up with tempura batter sprinkles. The ohana salad was fine (with miso dressing), but nothing that I couldn't have gotten at your run-of-the-mill teriyaki joint. It sounds like a lot of people come here to drink before going out, or to soak up all the alcohol after going to the bars. But the food definitely didn't taste great while sober. Overall, not a good experience. This place is definitely not a sushi place...but maybe I'll be back for their more Hawaiian inspired food.

    (2)

  • Adam W.

    Good food and drink options, fun atmosphere. The karaoke on Monday night was pretty loud and made it hard for us to have a conversation, but then again we didn't know it was karaoke night.

    (3)

  • Ferdinand H.

    Great place for a late night Spam musubi, but the sizes are a little off. Think of this place as a Hawaiian "themed" pub, and you won't be surprised. Service is fairly prompt, and food fair. Decor is Hawaiian themed pub... not bad for a novelty, but would unlikely become a usual watering hole.

    (3)

  • Katherine C.

    Came here because of the Groupon special and because I like Hawaiian food/Asian fusion. They honored the Groupon without any problems. However, the food was just not that great. For emphasizing the Hawaiian theme..I ordered Kalua Pork and rice, the Spam Misubi for appetizer, and a banana dessert...The spam misubi was delicious but that is a no brainer to make...The Kalua pork was not a hit. It was plentiful but dry and just outright bland. The dessert was not housemade. It was ice box cold but tasty. I had bought another Groupon for a friend but feel I can't give it to them because the food is just not that great! Ordered an alcoholic beverage specialty drink that tasted horrible. They kindly took it back and fixed another that tasted much better. Service was great but my expectations for something better than an L&L were not met...if anything, the taste of the food was less than what you would get at an L&L..

    (2)

  • Megan R.

    love love love this place! The decor is like a tiki bar, lots of wood and cute christmas lights err'where. Food kicks ass! Try the crunchy dynamite, it's the best sushi roll I've ever had in my life. It comes rolled in coconut and deep fried, then drizzled with a yummy orangey tasting sauce. Also they have real wasabi here, not that weak americanized stuff some places serve. Karaoke? check. nice strong drinks? check! try the strawberry sake margarita. See ya in Belltown!

    (5)

  • Jake K.

    I like Hawaiian food and this place certainly can get you your fix. I liked the happy hour menu - spam musubi for $3 and lots of sushi rolls and other dishes for around the same price. I also ordered some poke which was pretty good - I was glad that they were able to do it since I didn't see it on the menu. Drinks were good too - of course, I'm always tickled to see Firefly iced tea on a West Coast menu - I thought it was an East Coast preppy thing. Glad to see it's not. Gotta get back over here next time I'm in Seattle - good food, good service, and laid back atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Kevin C.

    This is definitely one of the better places for happy hour. One of my favorites from their happy hour menu is their spam musubi. I hear they use Hawaiian spam, and they char-grill the slices. Their sushi is really fresh here, and they have a diverse selection of rolls that you can't find anywhere else. The half baked roll is definitely a favorite. Their dessert menu might be small, but make sure you try the banana cream pie, it's delicious, and made on a real oreo crust. They're one of the original restaurants in belltown, and there's a reason why they are still around.

    (4)

  • Lee N.

    Half Baked a must try for a first time visit. Went there Wednesday night and place was packed and with a live band with a good turn out. I'll miss this spot when I go back home to California.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth L.

    Standard Hawaiian fare - good, cheap HH option if you're in Belltown and want something casual, quick, hassle-free. Rolls are decent.

    (3)

  • Leigh F.

    I would probably give this place 4-stars if the service I received this past weekend hadn't been so crappy. The waiter was really uninterested and borderline rude. It wasn't very busy either so I think he could have been much more attentive. Anyway, onto the positive... I had the crunchy dynamite roll and OMG it was like heaven in my mouth. I don't think I've had such a delicious roll in such a long time. I was very pleased. It was on the "weekly specials" menu though, so I'm hoping it will be available the next time I come in because it was just TOO delicious. What rocked my socks the most was the bill. I wasn't keeping track of what things cost, but based on what was ordered, I was expecting to pay at least $20-30 more than what I did.

    (3)

  • Doug C.

    Stopped by this place after work a couple of weeks ago. Guy named Pete was bar-tending. Pete is a fantastic bartender! The atmosphere is cool, the food is good, and I plan on trying a lot more things. Prices are extremely reasonable, and the staff all seem friendly and down to earth. I'm definitely going back! I'm guessing you'll be happy anytime you stop in, but you'll definitely be happy if Pete's bar-tending! The man can make a drink!

    (5)

  • Michelle V.

    Listen, I was drunk AND hungry....yet none of the food hit the spot. A prereq for all things amazing that is about to enter my belly right?! No. My party and I ordered 3 apps, and all our own entrees. My burger was DRY. Really? How hard is it to make a burger? The spam musubis lacked flavor...not to mention it was six bucks for two small ass musubis. I've always wanted to try loco moco, but after losing my loco-inity....all I can say is yuck because it tasted to like thawed burger patties with bland gravy on top. I'm not even picky with food, I'm a thick ass Asian woman. I love food! But NOTHING is like getting full off of mediocre food. Random food in a random place. This was also the second time food has sucked for me here. The server was nice though, from what I can tell over the LMFAO music blasting in my ear. Pricey, not good, not a great dance floor.

    (1)

  • Nicole L.

    Chill ambiance. We got there for late-night happy hour around 10pm. Sushi rolls under $6. Most dishes under $7. It was also karaoke hour, so that was fun(ny). We were lucky to happen upon this local joint on our way to a different late night sushi happy hour. This one was closer to our hotel (Ace Hotel--which was awesome). The gyoza we got we good but not memorable. The sushi rolls were worth the money. We also got a chicken dish, can't recall the name, but it was basically chicken tenders battered in panko bread crumbs. It was delicious. Service was a tad slow, but the staff was all so friendly and the atmosphere so chill, it didn't really surprise or bother us. It was late night happy hour. What's the rush. They put the karaoke song binder on our table to try to get us to sing. But haha we didn't. We ate and went to watch Harry Potter on tv.

    (4)

  • Alex C.

    I ordered some delicious sushi, and a few local IPA beers. Then it was time to sing karaoke! Maybe it was more than two beers!!!?! The staff are friendly and it's a Hawaiian themed atmosphere. They have loco moco for the 808 peeps! Food is reasonably priced too.

    (4)

  • Chelsea J.

    I'd heard of this place awhile ago and decided that next time I was in Seattle, I'd check it out. I love Japanese food, I love Hawaii (and Hawaiian-style food) so it seemed like this would be my dream restaurant. The restaurant was very nicely decorated with all things Japanese and Hawaiian, and we got a seat right away, which was great. We ordered: Belltown roll Macaroni salad Tuna poke with taro chips Seaweed salad 2 x 750mL bottles of Sapporo Sake The food was good, but really, nothing extraordinary. Being from Vancouver, I've been spoiled with excellent choices for sushi, and having recently been to the Poke Stop in Hawaii...well...the poke at Ohana didn't compare. The sauce was a bit too sweet. Food presentation could have been a bit nicer: rather than plain white cafeteria-style plates, they could use Japanese -style dinnerware. Uwajimaya in the International District has an excellent selection! But, the cost was inexpensive, the staff was friendly, the music was good and overall, we enjoyed ourselves.

    (3)

  • Maxwell M.

    Outstanding shrimp tempura hand rolls!

    (4)

  • Christine R.

    Two words that's all you need- two words: SPAM MUSUBI!!! Ohana's has had a very special place in my heart for the last 10 years.. and it's funny because I've"ve probably only been here 20 or so times in that time frame started coming here as soon as I could drink, and had I known about this place before I could legally drink- i would've come anyways for the food during the day. I've been here for happy hours, for Wednesday nights when they have a live band playing, and many many times in between. It's a bit small, but that's all with the atmosphere.. it gets crowded pretty quickly, but the vibe of the crowd is usually very chill and "island" like. You quickly start conversations up with random people and overall have a really good time. I love their spam musubi, and believe by far it is the best you can find this side of Hawaii!!! It's always cooked to perfection and just literally melts in your mouth. I have to remember to always order extra since my lovely friends love to conveniently ask for a bite when my order comes. I love their Wednesday nights and will def look forward to coming here once the weather warms up and the patio is opened up. Again- yummy in my tummy their spam musubi!!

    (5)

  • Sunshine C.

    I came here during my business trip on a recommendation from a coworker who is a local. I ordered from the HH menu - Spam Musubi, Gyoza (fried) and edamame... cant really make those wrong, and they did not disappoint. Service was good and the food was cheap... just what i needed to balance out the ridiculous price of parking in this city :)

    (3)

  • Mike N.

    Was pretty surprise at the quality of sushi of this place. Went for happy hour and it was great ordered several items including poki, sliders nod several rolls and sashimi. Fish was fresh and food was hot. Plating could have been a little better but I came to eat and really didn't really care how they plated our sushi wish our server was a little more attentive. Over all great experience and good food. I work in food service industry so didn't knock off any stars for service she could be having an off day....

    (5)

  • Yumiko K.

    I love Japanese food, and I love Hawaiian food. Ohana is filled with kitschy knick-knacks, which are fun to look at while you are waiting for your food/drinks. Ohana dishes out: - Friendly yet slow service. - Decent but not spectacular food (super small pieces of sushi and ordinary California rolls... OH! The miso soup was WAY too salty.) I think Ohana is a perfect Happy Hour place, but it is not one of those places I want to frequent (oh yeah, the parking is going to be pretty tough too.)

    (3)

  • Brittany R.

    Belltown in general is falling off so I will not be harsh, but I came into Ohana for lunch a few afternoons ago and it was a basic disappointment. The service was cordial enough, but my bento box was super mediocre. The ratio of food compared to the size of the tray was a big let down, the rice was not sticky enough to eat with chopsticks, the teriyaki sauce tasted like soy sauce and the salad did not seem fresh. Despite the delicious spinach gomae and spicy tuna roll, Ohana might just have to be a drink spot for me from now on.

    (3)

  • John N.

    $3 Gyoza & spam masubi. At these prices, you are impervious to fail. The cherry on top? They capped my day off with a little Bobby Brown & Craig David. If not for the Seattle weather, I'd be looking for an apt. down the street from here.

    (4)

  • Melissa B.

    This is definitely my favorite happy hour in Seattle. I like all the kitschy Hawaiian decor and how I feel like I'm on a mini vacation whenever I come here..it's a lovely little escape from a busy work day. The staff is always really friendly, and their food is extraordinarily scrumptious. Here's my typical meal: California roll ($3 on happy hr.!!), gyoza ($3), and the beef robata (soooo tender and also $3). My favorite martini is made here: "Lime in da coconut"...I almost become giddy when I see the server on her way to deliver it to me. I went here last night and I asked the waiter for the recipe and he happily gave it to me!!! This is pretty rare, and I'm pretty psyched to try making it...so glad I asked, because I previously wasted a whole bottle of coconut rum trying to get it right.

    (4)

  • Dustin A.

    Cool place, decent food and inattentive, cold service. It's a shame how consistently sub par the service is. I want to like this place, I've been 4-5 times. It's time to write it off.

    (2)

  • Anne C.

    Love this place! Not only does it have a ton of awesome tiki fun, but Pele's ice cream is a dessert I dream about on a regular basis. I've never had anything so good--my favorite dessert of all time. My husband says the sushi is good (I wouldn't know--I prefer my fish cooked). We love eating at Ohana when we make our way into Seattle.

    (5)

  • Lisa H.

    So I like this place cause I frequent it. But I don't like the people that come out after 10pm that make the place turn into a whole different kind of experience. So I suggest coming in before that and experience the dining side of Ohana. I like their happy hour, $3 food items, not just one thing and drink specials. The first Wednesday of every month at 9pm Ry from Po'okela Street Band plays. He does a great job of making the music to fit the atmosphere and the Hawaiian feel of the place. Their menu has a wide variety of Japanese style foods that can pretty much fulfill any craving you might be having in that department. I think Ohana does a great job fulfilling my cravings and doesn't break my bank to do so.

    (4)

  • Charlie W.

    I am a fan. Good rolls and you won't break the bank.

    (4)

  • Gavin N.

    I'm very surprised that Ohana given it's location and theme is never really packed even on a friday or saturday night. Anyway the service here is good, as are the prices. The house sake served warm is quite nice, and I really liked my Kahlua Pig plate. My friend ordered some sushi and it was good too. The DJ can be good at times and suck as well. Anyway I'm sure if they made some kind of mini dance floor this place would be better. I'm sure it's the layout that throws off the place when it's in night club/lounge mode... Anyway when you just want some decent hawaiian/japanese food when you're in Belltown, maybe some good music to feel like you're out but not crammed at the same time. Ohana is definitely worth a trip in. 4 stars to my Isla Familia. ~G

    (4)

  • Aubrey P.

    Gotta love Ohana! We had to wait a bit for a booth since we had 5 in our group, but as usual the service, food and atmosphere was awesome! I recommend the "King & I" Roll, and you will have the greatest flavor/texture adventure in your mouth! :) We had our three kids with us and they really enjoyed the food, our kids liked just about everything that we put in front of them! WE look forward to going back to Ohana the next time we make it down to Seattle!

    (5)

  • Amelia B.

    I wanted to like this place. Unfortunately, there was nothing redeeming about it. The drinks: We hit the end of happy hour, and both ordered Pilsner on tap. The beer was flat beyond belief. Absolutely no bubbles/carbonation. Now Pilsner Urquell is my favorite beer and I know how it should taste. When we politely told the server her response was "well, don't order beer from our taps if you don't like it." Wow. Ok lady, no one likes flat beer. She later explained that the "taps are far from the bar" and that's why the beer is flat. Now I bartended for a year or two and I've never hear that one before. Food: If you are going to eat here, I would definitely steer towards the more Hawaiian food and away from the sushi. My boyfriend got the bento box, which was ok. The sushi that I got was horrible and extremely overpriced. $5 for a tuna roll? And they are small small pieces. I always judge sushi by the ginger and its freshness--nothing good here. Of course, I may just be spoiled by Musashi's. The service was extremely slow. It took 10 minutes for the waitress to come take our drinks orders once we sat down, and there were only about 3 other tables full in the restaurant. in sum, I was completely underwhelmed and will not be going back. Well, I may venture there during the warm weather to ahve a drink out on the deck, but even that is unlikely.

    (1)

  • Phillip P.

    I love this place!!! The atmosphere is fun and relaxing, a great place to have a drink and you have to try a musubi!! I can definitely see myself becoming a regular here.

    (5)

  • Dante M.

    Pretty good! Came here with some friends for some late night drinking and sushi. Overall I was averagely impressed. The venue is pretty nice inside, kind of a tropical, islandy feel. We were greeted very promptly and proceeded to order some Kirin beer and a couple rolls. The sushi was pretty tasty, in my opinion about the same level as what I would get at Benihana or so. Not bad, but not amazing at the same time. At the end our tab was pretty pricey, but what else can you expect in Belltown...right?

    (3)

  • Sandra Y.

    I can't imagine Belltown without Ohana . . . actually it would be a tragedy. Thank goodness this is the type of joint that will never be the trendy spot. Why? Because Ohana means family. :) It's like your favorite pair of shoes. No matter how often you wear em, or sometimes ignore em, they're always there for you. And nothing has changed since the first time, they still look as great as ever. Yes, it's small. Yes, there is only one bar. Deal with it. The food here is amazing, the drinks here are yumm AND stiff. Don't second guess it just do it. I may have a soft spot for Ohana but please believe they do more than enough to hold up their part of the standard.

    (5)

  • Tom C.

    good sushi - good drinks. seems a bit pricey, but not unexpected for the area. I can tolerate the price if the sushi is good - and it is. well worth it.

    (4)

  • Nina H.

    I was a little disappointed in this place last night when I went for dinner. But then again, due to the mixed reviews, I didn't have high expectations either. I must have ordered the wrong dish... so I'm a little biased. I ordered the loco moco with a POG juice. My friend ordered poke tuna and some fancy roll. The sushi that he ordered was quite tasty which was surprising because I usually don't trust the fish at these kind of restaurants. (As in, not specializing in sushi.) The loco moco was not good. The only thing I liked about it was the rice because it was just the way I like my rice, harder, unlike sushi rice. But first of all, the meal came in a bowl which was weird. I'm used to eating loco mocos on plates. C'mon, it felt more like a oyakodon or something but with a hamburger patty. Yeah, the patty was so hard and slightly overcooked, in my opinion. The egg wasn't even overeasy. I usually love mixing the gravy and egg yolk together to eat with rice. But NO, it was fully cooked. Tsk tsk. And the POG was straight-up Hawaiian Sun. I expected something more home-made coming from a "Hawaiian restaurant." But it's all good. Hawaiian Sun is ono-licious anyway! Ah, how I miss Hawaii. Can't say I'll be coming back for their food... but maybe happy hour or drinks another time.

    (3)

  • Dennis D.

    This place is awesome. Ramen bowls, sushi and sake! oh my! "Firecracker" roll is the best! Way better than their extra crunchy roll.

    (5)

  • Matt B.

    Best sushi and happy hour in Seattle. Food is excellent and fast. Friendly staff, great service.

    (5)

  • John K.

    My rating is solely based on the bar and karaoke. Tues/weds is karaoke night and a favorite for our group when in town on business. Cheap drinks, friendly staff and a trippy Polynesian vibe makes for a tiki drink, fun filled time!

    (4)

  • Mo M.

    4 visits til review ensues. It did not improve with more visits. The happy hour visits would have been great if: 1. we had been served in a reasonable amount of time...just once. 2. the glasses/dishes had been clean, not crusty & greasy. 3. the drinks were more alcoholic than a tempted virgin. 4. our water had not stayed empty in 90 degree heat. 5. the sushi had more then a sliver of fish you could not taste. The waitresses/waiters generally looked annoyed when we stopped their circular running, they appeared to be understaffed. On one of the late night visits, they took our food away as we danced, mostly full platters of pupus, which we left for less than 3 minutes. 30 bucks down the drain. assholes. Bathroom was dirty. Bartenders were REALLY fantastic at IGNORING you....until I utilized my friend with bigger breasts to make an order. lol What's with the horrid mix of music I could basically partake of by blasting KUBE? And the worst, especially if you are allergic - the direct line of smoke from the patio door, where no one obeys the distance rule, and they sure as hell wouldn't enforce it. Auwe.

    (1)

  • Alex L.

    Get the Sashimi Boat! Ohana is great place to have drinks and awesome dinner while having a night out in the heart of Belltown. This is a laid back restaurant/bar that you can come in shorts and sandles or even dress up and have a great time. They have a full menu and you can even upgrade to Yoshi size of extra portions. On the weekends they have a great local guest DJ's at around 10 pm. So enjoy a great meal, drinks, music, and dancing.

    (5)

  • Albert K.

    I am a big fan of Ohana, it has always been one of my favorite places in Seattle! I recently returned during my x-country adventure ( KananAcrossAmerica.blogs… ) and not much has changed, much to my joy! Reasons to love it: Cheap house sake (and lots of it), decent sushi rolls, and of course pretty servers! :) The DJ is also very good, sets an excellent environment for having a great time! Do I use too many !s?

    (4)

  • Jeff K.

    I really use to love this place, until my most recent experience which occurred on 6/28/2011. I was there with a date celebrating Ohana's 12 year anniversary. During the raffle contest we were up close to the host (of Pacific Islander desent) who was on the mic announcing winners. My date and I were excited and shouting along with the crowd wanting to win. Well the host points me out and refers to me as "tighty whitey wants to win", three times. While I am white and Native American, I was seriously offended by the reverse racism that was displayed so publicly. Offended and embarrassed, I confronted the host to let him know how his prejudice offended me and he became verbally hostile towards me. Then I was removed by the bouncer as he of course, is going to take the side of his co worker. Once how outside the bouncer invited me to "talk" to him about it, in a threatening manner. What started as a great night was completely ruined, and I've never had such a terrible experience at a restuarant like I did that night. Not only will I never go there again, neither will my friends, family, or anyone else that asks me about Ohana's.

    (1)

  • Mary N.

    Cool spot on Sunday Nights. They have Karaoke and Happy Hour! Doesnt get much better

    (4)

  • Lei L.

    Ohana. Ohana. Ohana. Oh the memories I've had in this place. Mostly great ones but the worst ones were also at this place- not because of the food or the service. I think Ohana attracts your typical great people just wanna hang loose crowd and the opposite attitude to that where they think hanging loose and chillin' is something they are entitled to and cause a lot of drama. Point is you get a lot of different people here but if you go with the right crowd and mind your own business, you will have lots of fun. Great music. Tuesday nights is happy hour all night. I recommend the Half-Baked sushi, the tempura and their bento boxes are really well made as well. Drinks are strong but yummy. I like the Aloha Ice tea. Friendly servers.

    (4)

  • Jen T.

    All I can say is CHEAP sake.... That's pretty much all this place is good for.... Food is decent. My friends literally said that they thought that the spam musubi I make is better than the one here. So true. The rice falls apart the second you try to pick it up.. and the spam is fake char'd to make it look like its been grilled. They actually changed up the handrolls- very disappointing. I ordered a spicy tuna handroll and they brought out a regular spicy tuna roll :( However....the Sake- you cannot beat.. pretty dang cheap and it'll get you a good buzz... Music is TOO loud for a little place that is NOT a club.. but music selection was good- gotta love the oldies :) Will be back for cheap sake!

    (3)

  • Angela B.

    I have been coming to this bar for years now. They have the best happy hour food & drinks in all of Seattle! The Blue Hawaiians are my favorite! Tried a lava flow for the first time & really liked it as well. Getting hungry just writing this review & thinking about their food. Great for groups, super fun & this place is always packed & full of hip people.

    (5)

  • Ramon A.

    If you like Waikiki, you might like this place. It's rather like a tourist bar in Waikiki got picked up by a tsunami and dropped in Belltown. I don't care much for it myself, but it succeeds in being what it's trying to be.

    (3)

  • The-Hoa H.

    The service is alright although a lil bit slow...they get pretty busy on Friday nights. The decor inside is pretty cool and very hawaiian. They offer a menu that conveys hawaiian cuisine with mixed fusion foods...Japanese, Hawaiian, and even some Filipino dishes, etc. First and foremost my beer came out warm -_________-.. We got the khalua pork and fried calamari. Prices were reasonable although a bit high...quality of food is good but nothing special. The khalua pig was bland. Next time I guess I'd try their sushi instead since they have a huge list with a full sushi bar.

    (3)

  • Nam N.

    i feel almost bad for a 3 star review for Ohanas - it really deserves 3 1/2 but i can't round up. before i get a mob comin at me for the low star count - do allow me to explain... drinks: pretty decent drinks - i don't order all the fancy mixed drinks... i'm more of a vodka on the rocks or gin and tonic kinda guy. so can't say too much for what else they offer to give a better rating. drinks are fairly priced and well poured but nothing to blow my mind. despite the one bar and 100 people wanting something all at once, the bartenders there are quick and always friendly. food: i spent 2 years out in west maui. the food here is okay (in my humble opinion) to me. nothing is jump off the menu appealing or bites that tastes so good makes u wanna smack yo mamma. all a-ok food with a-ok pricing. atmosphere: its always fun and lively as its one of the original spots of belltown. a staple that has stood the test of time. be weary if you're looking to mob in and grab some eats and drinks as its usually packed after 9pm and next to impossible to find a seat for food if there's more than two in ur party. i don't mind the place - always a good spot to grab a couple early drinks and/or top off the night as Gorman says.

    (3)

  • Joyce J.

    I like Hawaiian Japanese food. We have one place in the San Jose Japantown that was quite decent. This place is also not bad. Although I would skip the appetizer sampler because it was a lot fried stuff and not that special. The loco moco was served donbori style (i.e. in a bowl). The loco moco that I am used to had bigger portions of meat and less rice but perhaps this is Ohana's own twist on the rice to meat ratio in a loco moco. I walked into this restaurant randomly and got a decent meal. So that's a plus. The happy hour pricing for sushi at this place seems very reasonable so perhaps I would visit again for that reason.

    (3)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :5:00 pm - 2:00pm
  • Mon : 5:00 pm - 2:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner, Late Night
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

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