The food was typical Hawaiian luau fare, and plenty of it (chicken, pork, salads, desserts)…read more Drink policy is a little strange. You may only walk with one drink in hand, so getting a round for the table takes 8 trips. The good bartender made them all at once so I just had to pick them up, one at a time. No line standing for drinks 2 through 8. I got my steps in. The really aren't any bad seats. We paid a little extra for "premium" seating. That got us "ringside". Well worth it. Only negative was the heat. Fans didn't come on until after the fire dancer. Maybe that was a safety thing for the performers, but the fans could have been on before the fire act (I think). Some of the older customers from cold states were having heat issues. Being from Florida, we were fine. Would we do this again, yeah I think so.

Mixed bag here. I thought the food was good, not great. Just good. The desserts were just ok…read more But I thought the show was excellent. This is my first lu'au even though I live in Hawaii. I was impressed. I thought the performers were awesome, especially the fire dancers. Just really awesome and the dancers were enthusiastic which made for a better performance. I thought the audio was a bit off. The volume was crazy loud to fill the huge tent but it was hard to hear the individual voices of the narrators. So maybe something to boost the midrange a bit in the balance of the sound system or whatever. I'm not a sound engineer. So if you're visiting Kauai and are looking for a lu'au, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Kalamaku. I think you'll have a good time.

The worst EVER!! I cannot emphasize enough that this place…read moreis a scam and NOT a luau!!! Not our first Luau, we've been to several on each island, so we knew what to expect. We paid $153 per person, so definitely had high expectations. Boy were we disappointed!!!!! First of all it's NOTHING as they advertise in their videos. It is not facing the ocean on the lawn. No one to greet you with any kind of lei. No hula dancers to take pictures with. No pig roasting ceremony. No welcome drinks... nothing!! This is NOT a luau. It's a scam! An overpriced buffet dinner. The bar only serves three types of drinks...wine, beer and Mai tai. You only get ONE drink with your luau purchase, Anymore after that, you have to buy it cash which is not disclosed anywhere. So if you got no cash with you, you can enjoy tap water all night. Also no orchids in the drinks you buy either. The buffet display had no esthetics, Zero effort was made to at least make it look pleasing. The display was as basic as your average buffet restaurant. Food choices were very basic and average. The show was very boring for the most part. The best of this whole Luau was the fire dancers. Very talented! I honestly wish we would have just done the fire show at the Hilton and saved ourselves $60. We wanted the whole Luau experience and the best on the island. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed. Don't waste your money it's not worth it! THIS IS NOT A REAL LUAU!!!! We are so sad we wasted our time and money, and did not get to experience a real Luau. Do yourself a favor and book Kalamaku luau instead they're amazing!

This was my first luau experience and it was very nice. Sitting under shaded area at the Marriott,…read moregood narration throughout to provide some background, and a variety of interesting performances. Also neat that it's a family business with some performers from the family. The show wasn't too long and there was a nice break for folks who wanted to try to dance. I'm glad we didn't pay extra for the pre-show hotel dinner...those luau-style entrees can be ordered at many other restaurants/takeout places where the food can be better.

Just book it, and book the Alii tickets. Everything about the luau experience was awesome. The…read morestaff were amazing, the food was delicious and plentiful, the entertainment was absolutely fantastic and you're right on the beach. Yes, the luau is technically at a hotel and yes it's expensive but the experience is second to none. We've visited one of the other "popular" luaus in our visits and they can't hold a candle to Auli'i. Do yourself a favor, book the tickets. Take the family. Make some memories.

Attended my first Auliʻi Luau at the Sheraton, and I have to say, it exceeded my expectations. I…read morewas a little nervous about the price at first, but if you're going to experience a luau, this one is absolutely worth it. Your ticket includes dinner, drinks, a live band, and an incredible show. The entertainment was engaging, educational, and beautifully showcased Hawaiian culture. The fire dance finale was an absolute showstopper! The service was excellent from start to finish, and the entire experience felt well organized and welcoming. It's very family-friendly and offers about 2 1/2 hours of entertainment. To top it all off, the beachfront setting and sunset views are absolutely stunning. I would definitely recommend the Auliʻi Luau to anyone visiting Kauai. It's an experience that's well worth the price.

WOW...this place is fun!…read more I'm a keyboard player that hasn't played much in the last few years and when I visited the music studios, I was able to get my hands on a keyboard again. They most serve children and teens but I could PLAY here all day! I highly recommend checking them out for music lessons for kids, and even some adult lessons they offer.

This place is the real deal - a school of rock on Kauai! Jeremy and his staff work so hard to make…read moresure each student shines. I can't think of a better place to learn music and recording. Since the local schools have cut the music programs down to almost non-existance, this is a godsend for the kids on this island. Safe, fun and truly a worthwhile investment for your child. My son has worked with Jeremy for 7 years (even before he opened this place) and he's now in LA living his musical dreams.

Good vibes. the bartenders were friendly and on point. Definitely a go to dinner spot. ‍‍read more

What a wonderful Yelp find! Lots of locals, so you know it's good and worth the price!…read more We had the Braise Short Rib special with Garlic Mashed potatoes. And the Hawaiian plate: Kaluah pork, lomi salmon, ahi poke, mac salad, and poi. I'm not a huge poi fan- so I won't comment. But I do love mac salad and theirs is special! Less "wet" from mayo, more on a thicker side-- superb! The braised short rib was melt in your mouth with a great semi glaze and fantastic crust on the meat. It is a sports bar- so the atmosphere is quite lively and loud. Do not expect a quiet dinner. But the patio is less loud.

Awesome dancing and culture! The dancers brought so much life into each and every segment.read more

Sorry folks but this luau is for the inexperienced traveler who doesn't know real hula and Hawaiian…read moresingers. The singers sounded like they just came from the old folks home the dancers were fat and very average. The food was plentiful and good - but the luau itself was extremely overpriced.For the asking price they could do much better!

All we expected! Note: going early to spend extra time in…read morethe gardens isn't really an option. They open at 4:30. They take your picture on the way in ($30, ready at the show if you want to purchase it), then we boarded the tram. The guide shares about the plants, views, some history, and points out many things along the ride. We were free to roam the gardens until the imu ceremony. Many beautiful plants, trees, picturesque spots. I can see why weddings happen here! I found a beautiful spent flower on the ground I was curious about and took it to one of the aunties. She didn't know, but immediately brought me to another family member who identified it right away. So helpful! You can claim your dinner spot if you'd like (groups are reserved, otherwise it's open) while everyone's exploringthe grounds. When it's time to open the imu, the host explains the culture and history in an engaging way, then it's time to eat! They have a good system for sending tables up to eat so nobody's rushing. Mai tais (open bar included) were smooth and delicious! Food was excellent, all you can eat. Plenty of time to eat, enjoy company, listen to the music (wasn't too loud--yay!) while talking, and then we headed to the show. The seats were padded stadium seats, and rather comfortable. The show lasted about 50 minutes. Professional and nicely done. We both loved our entire time there. We'd been told this is the one to go to, but we searched Yelp anyway. It was clear from the reviews it was a good fit for us and we were not disappointed. Spendy, yes, but for dinner and a show (and the tour through the gardens), it's not that bad. We were very pleased.

Been here a few times over the years. Everything is thoughtfully planned. Lots to see, eat and do!…read more Full of entertainment and energy. They do go the extra mile with entertainment after dinner!

Excellent food and beauty all around in this gorgeous garden setting. They make you feel like part…read moreof the family.

Beautiful tropical paradise! Arrive early to the luau for the tram ride that takes you completely…read morearound their facility and grounds! The tram ride is very quick. Not sure if they're just trying to get everyone in and out to prep for the luau, but I would have loved a more relaxed pace. We are, after all, on island time! LOL! To the left you'll see this, to the right you'll see this...it was a lot to see in a short amount of time. It's also fun to walk around the grounds a bit and see things on your own. It's all beautiful, so take it all in before the luau!