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    Chief's Luau

    4.4 (1.5k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Touristy
    Classy
    Good for kids

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    Lisa T.

    Despite the rain, what a great evening! I had researched local luaus available during our long day in port on our cruise. They offered free transportation during a deal in January, when I booked, which was super helpful and only solidified the decision to go to Chief's. The charter bus was easy to find and left right on time. We picked up others (now our family/ohana per Cousin Brian, who was our host from the bus) from local hotels and made our way to the luau. Upon arriving, they immediately handed out ponchos, which were definitely needed. Mostly light rain on and off throughout the evening, but that didn't spoil our time there. They took extra care to dry our seats ahead of initially sitting down at our table and when we returned from the buffet. We were also greeted with a fresh flower lei (booked the Royal Experience). At our seats was a lei po'o waiting for all. They immediately offered us a complimentary drink and a gentleman had fresh coconut ready to try. Just ahead of dinner, the men brought out the roasted pig. A blessing was asked in the native language, and then it was dinner time. All staff were kind and helpful. All of the food was really good, especially the kalua pork, which had a great smoky flavor. I'd dare to say it was better than any pork butts I've ever smoked at home. The men played music and sang while we ate, which we enjoyed. On to the show.... Multiple groups of dancers performed for us, showcasing different cultures, like Samoan and Polynesian. Looked and felt very authentic to me. All performers were awesome and engaged the audience. Chief was great and led the entire evening. The fire dancers were also very cool to watch. All in all, give Chief's Luau a try. You won't be disappointed!

    Jessica M.

    This was such a wonderful show and beautiful experience! So much food and truly entertaining from beginning to end. The story telling and sharing of the culture was a true pleasure and a memorable experience. The fire performances, basket weaving, hula dancing, mixed in with a little sense of humor from the Chief made this a show that I will never forget. The entire staff was welcoming like you were family I valued that so much! The show was over 2 hours and you are well feed it's worth every penny! 10/10 I highly recommend!

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    Thao V.

    We had a great time at the Luau. The performance was spectacular but I thought the food and drinks could have been better. My favorite food was the kaluha pork. They are located in a water park when they are closed. Participate in their on stage performance and you will get a Chief's wrap to take home. All the performers and workers were super friendly and nice.

    Terry A.

    The show, stage setup, costumes and performers were all top notch. They had men and women performing different dances themed from different countries. Fire twirlers were incredible and the chief keeps things moving with his witty banter, and he is also an incredible singer. The musicians were all very talented and the performers did an awesome job keeping the audience involved. The one thing that could have been improved was the food. If they set the food up somewhere closer to the dining area, your food might still be warm when you get back to your table. The only thing that stayed hot was the chicken. The flavor was ok, but not as seasoned as I would have hoped.

    Steven R.

    Such a fun experience!!! From the bus ride, to the pre-show activities, to the food, and the performances everything was really enjoyable! Now I'm not going to lie and say this was the best food I've ever had but it was all really nice and it's all you can eat. But what you're really coming for is the show and it was so much fun and you could tell that everyone in it was also enjoying their time performing. I highly recommend checking this out!

    Crystal F.

    I must admit I was nervous when I brought the ticket online. I was like a luau at the water park. But I had my family in town and had to take all 6 of us to a luau before they left. Being that it was 6 of us I needed a luau that was affordable, provided a great experience and wheelchair accessible. This was it and I was able to buy last minute ticket. I had a ticket to Germaine's but it was the day of warning Tsunami and they were closed the next day. It had plenty parking available. Ensure to get there early. I got there 15 mins early and it already had people in line waiting. Before entering you get a show in front of the sign. If you want to capture it after check in stay near the sign. When you enter you can take your family photos to purchase later. After that you will be taken to your seat. There is tattoo artist, vendor selling merchandise, a pre show and music. Now to get your drink you have to go down the stairs. So make sure to have someone with you that can go downstairs or ask a worker to make your drink. Water was free and all other drinks you had to buy. The host was funny and kept us entertained all night. The buffet is to the right when you first come in. It is not in the same area as the seating area. They didn't disappoint everything was good. I highly recommend go check it out.

    Rosa V.

    Ambience: the experience here was beautiful. It was fun, engaging, simply put beautiful. Service was great. Everyone was polite and welcoming. Food: was okay .

    Chunjai K.

    As long as I like it no matter what my husband said it was too commercial, I was ok. I understand the high expectation of the show since my husband watched Brady Bruch TV show from decades ago. When we got there the crew were late and we had to wait until the crew arrived to get in with a bit messy on how they organize the check in. Food was not great but I'm okay, I just want to see the show and have some drinks. Grilled crispy whole pork is was just for show. The pork at the dinner was the pork made from an oven. I tried to appreciate food they provide for us but honestly, I would say......yes, it is a commercial show. Mostly tourist coming here for one time experience. My friend who actually live here never come to see this show, but she said her friend suggested it. Overall, it was ok as a onetime thing. Fire show was good and it was a highlight.

    Tommy T.

    I will start with the only positive thing about this place that they do offer military discounts. Just so you know this is located inside of a waterpark and you have to park in their parking lot after the park closes. They have you wait to check in at 5:15 PM, but in reality they don't start checking in until about 5:30 PM. The staff seemed very unorganized and the lines were quite bong. The show was just OK. The restrooms are very dirty. Do not expect to have a nice scenic view since it is inside of a waterpark. They take very long times to get your drinks. The my ties were very terrible. They only offer water and fruit punch as part of your meal which I believe they should have sodas or other options available. There are a lot of Nats while you're eating your meal. The seating is very cramped and just so you know when you order your tickets online it's not to scale with the map that they see online. Just get the cheapest ones because you have plenty of room to see the show. Don't pay that extra VIP experience too much money unless you want to be on the very front of the rope. The buffet lines get very long they do say you can go for seconds or third or unlimited, however by the time you get your food, there's no time to go back because they have finished serving. The food in my opinion was very unacceptable. The bread was dry. The pork was OK. I was just not impressed with the food. It did not taste good at all. We actually left before the show ended. in my opinion do not waste your time with this place. Find another spot that has a nice scenic view.

    Emmanuel F.

    Really fantastic performances interspersed with comedy and informative bits about the different Polynesian cultures and "how-to" demonstrations. The decorations paid homage to Polynesian cultures and really did a great job of setting the atmosphere. The food was pretty good, the Mai Tais were great, and we enjoyed purchasing a few items at the craft display too. And the staff made you feel like part of the family with their wonderful service. Would definitely recommend for a family.

    Rini R.

    This is hands down the best Luau. Once you book , they will send you the message on the phone with reminder and directions on how to reach from the previous day. They share the location with a water park and have Lots of parking. They welcome you with lei or necklace made of tiny shells based on your package . Once you enter , they will take you to your assigned seat and you will find nice headbands made of leaves waiting for you on the table ( one for each person) . They start with some fun activities where they ask you to try rubbing stones /woods to ignite a fire and also give you coconut in shell as a welcome appetizer . There are welcome drinks as well . We took Mai Tai . It's was delicious. After some fun small activities, they will direct you to the buffet where you have nice selection of dishes ( noodles , sweet buns , chicken , pulled pork , fish , salads , pineapple cake and fruit -pineapple ) and you can come to your table and they start the performance. Since there are so many people who attend , they will make sure that they tell you when it's turn to get up and get the food. So it's very very organized. They have a nice waterfall and some Tropical trees and plants behind the stage whixh looks very cool and give you the aloha vibe. They perform different types of tribal dance and have a spectacular performance using fire ( which comes at the end ) . In between they will make sure they involve the audience and make them dance along with them and do lot of humorous things which makes it very very different from other Luaus. We were celebrating our 10th anniversary there and they called everyone who were celebrating their special day and played some romantic tribal song and made us dance as well and greeted us with flowers bouquet. They truly made our special day even more special. I would have given 10 stars if I could . Don't miss this if you are visiting Oahu . This is absolutely the best .

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    Jenny W.

    This is a must see Luau if you're in Oahu! I was skeptical of all the different Luaus when it came to choosing one, let me tell you I am so happy with our choice to attend this one! I can't say enough great things about this one and the experience.

    Jennifer M.

    If you're going for food this is a definite NO. They don't even serve you the pig they show on the stage. It's probably a day old pig- dry. No salt and pepper. Buffet style, cold, and nothing was good. So windy everything was flying off the table including drinks. If you're going for the show: DEFINITELY. The show was fantastic. The chief was funny, great history and stories. The dancers were great. The fire dancers were very professional and champions. Loved the atmosphere of the stage. Had to walk a bit to the bathrooms and bar area. The whole luau is set on the backdrop of the water park. So a bit different. Don't go hungry if you want good food.

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    Fun, light hearted, would go back again and recommend to anyone that's planning a trip to Oahu!

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    Always take visiting family to see the Chief. Food is excellent, entertainment is great, all the staff is friendly.

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    Ask the Community - Chief's Luau

    How easy is the parking? We will stay at Four Season, it's says 10 minutes drive. Tyia

    It's a huge parking lot at a water parking. If you get there early you don't even have to pay for parking. It's never full so no need to worry about finding a parking spot. It's big enough for plenty of cars

    During the pandemic, are they currently doing served plates or is it buffet style?

    It is served plates, you can see them assemble your plate of food.

    How do we book for the Luau? I checked their website frequently but there's no opening for the current month, until next yr january. Does this mean they're sold out until 2022?

    Their main site is messed up. Book through the Wet 'n' Wild site and it'll tell you if it's available or not.

    Does luau have papaya? I didnt see any in pics.

    Don't think so.

    We have a severe nut allergy, does anyone know how they accommodate allergies?

    If I remember correctly, the staff did say to let them know if anyone has food allergies. Also, the dinner at the luau was buffet style with labels so you can pick what you want

    What is the website to view the photos that were taken? If anyone knows please, lost the frame that said the link.

    For those not taking the shuttle, is there onsite parking available? Does it cost money and if so, how much? Thanks!

    Yes, their website says $5. If the attendant tells you otherwise, he is just trying to pocket some cash.

    Is the royal really worth it? Or are you better off just getting the aloha?

    the aloha was fine, we could see everything

    Can we see the stage if we purchase the Aloha package?

    Absolutely, the area is not too big. Anywhere you sit should be ok.

    Would this be a good for a 2 and 4 year old?

    It's family friendly! There are activities too.

    ROYAL, PARADISE, or ALOHA Packages in November (for small family)?

    The closer to the stage, the better it is. The Royal package is better in my opinion. Also, make sure that when they start to let in the Royal group of customers that you are near the front of the line, you will get the best seating that way. We… 

    Is it best to buy the tickets directly from Chief's Luau or has anyone bought from a discounted vendor, such as Hawaii discounts with success?

    It's best to buy it from Hawaii Discounts, as the prices are much cheaper than anywhere else. If you have active duty military personnel in your party, book directly through Chief's-the military rate will apply to all persons in your party(cheapest)

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    We had the Royal package, which included a fresh flower lei and mai tai upon our warm welcoming to the luau.

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    Fia Fia Luau - Ko Olina

    Fia Fia Luau - Ko Olina

    4.3(171 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Paid $1,000.00 for 5 of us Phew this is steep…read more No professional photographer to capture the family. First time I took friends to luau that wasn't paradise cove. Super super disappointed! Will definitely NOT RECOMMEND! Bad food The lady next to me in line put her finger in the chocolate cake & tried it before she cut herself a slice. Gross ! That just ruined it for me after seeing all the people that had gone ahead of us. The guy seated directly in front kept his phone up recording the whole time blocking everything. Completely oblivious anyone was behind him. The show was weak not even close to what paradise cove used to put on. The girl dancers were very pretty but the setting the impact just all weak :/ I'm home now pissed I spent all that money on a bad meal when that could have paid for us to eat out all week. Will definitely not return :(

    My family has been to 4 different luaus and by far Fia Fia is the best. they have interactive…read moreactivities for the family before the event and the cast interacts with the attendees and makes them feel like part of the experience. The food is very good (especially for being a buffet that feeds over 100). Chief Sielu is both extremely funny while also taking the time to explain the origin of each performance such as Tahiti, Samoa or New Zealand. All the performers are multi-talented performers and you can tell they enjoy what they do. Chief Sielu also takes the time to recognized audience members who are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries and on Veteran's day he took the time to recognize the veterans in the audience. Other luaus are much larger and held in theaters or huge venues and seem impersonal. Fia Fia is definitely worth it.

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    Fia Fia Luau - Ko Olina - Water bottle included Dinner was delicious and plentiful!

    Water bottle included Dinner was delicious and plentiful!

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    Mele Luau at Coral Crater - Poi and poke

    Mele Luau at Coral Crater

    4.3(53 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    My expectations coming to this Luau was just fine. I've been telling my family too that this Luau…read moreis somewhat new and not like the one we used to go (the tourist market, PCC,GL,PCL,CL etc) and yes I've been almost all the luau over and over but coming to Mele Luau, became my #1 right away. I don't think any luau can top this one. I felt like I have a private backyard party with world class entertainers. This show's story is so engaging that we were hooked and it's a summary of all the islands. It's like watching the whole PCC performance in 30-45 minutes show! and the Ali'i- the fire master, my goodness! The whole show was already too much and that just brought it to a whole new level! Engaging activities in the beginning. I wasn't feel rushed. My kids were running around in the "faux" grass (just like in a backyard) i feel so relaxed for the first time in a luau. The food is catered by Laverne's so its ono right there and then. The drinks were sufficient. They treated you like their family member. Jeff the manager goes all out making sure everybody is taken cared of. I HaVE never felt that important in a luau. I was just a number to the other luaus I've been too. The games, seating, hmm lighting, ambiance, tiki torches, its just really nice and I felt so happy bringing my family here. Thank you so much for giving and providing us this kind of luau. All the best!

    Incredible luau! The master of ceremonies is so entertaining and welcoming, the drummers and…read moreserenaders were so talented and mesmerizing. The authentic buffet meal was delicious as was the pupus or appetizers. Everything was very authentic and thoughtful. The main performance is absolutely incredible. They tell a beautiful story through dance, spanning all of the Polynesian styles and islands. The performers are so talented and show stopping. The fire dancer at the end is a show stopper. We loved the interactive portions like the hula on stage and the couples dance. This was a night we will never forget.

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    Ka Moana Luau

    4.3(517 reviews)
    14.4 mi
    $$$$

    Disclaimer; we only saw the show, we didn't participate in the pre-show activities or the Lu'au…read moredinner. The dancers, musicians host and fire dancers were so awesome. These folks are so great at what they do. I'll be honest I was really just waiting for the fire dancers...for me that was the highlight, but all the performers are great and did a great job of keeping the crowd engaged by participating. Only complaint is that a lady guest was standing up and taking videos and blocking everyone else's view behind her. Other than the inconsiderate guest, the show, venue and performers were fantastic. Also, couldn't have asked for more perfect weather!

    Not sure if my expectations were too high, but after experiencing this luau, I'm not sure if I…read morewould want to experience another luau especially for the price that was paid. Performers: The performers did a wonderful job dancing and putting on different acts. They were entertaining. During one act, a man climbed a tree with his bare feet. All the dancers did great. Food: The food was a buffet style serving line with servers. The food was decent. It was nothing to rave about, but it also wasn't the worst. It pretty much did its job. Overall: Again, I don't know if my expectations were too high, but I honestly wanted to leave, but I paid so much so I wanted to stay to see if the experience would get better. I don't have any other luaus to compare this to, so it could have been great and just not for me. I did feel like it took a long time to get the show started. There was a little entertaining before the show started, but I felt like there was a lot of wasted time.

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    The Dinner Detective

    The Dinner Detective

    3.3(11 reviews)
    16.9 miWaikiki

    I love a good mystery, so I immediately reserved a spot to attend The Dinner Detective's first…read moreproduction in Honolulu last weekend. It turned out to be one of the best live entertainment shows I've been to in years. It was hilarious, engaging, and most importantly, there was murder, and lots of it. If you purchase a Groupon, you will need to choose which show date you'd like to attend and pay an additional admission fee of $12.48 to cover tax and waitstaff gratuity. You will also be asked to choose your entrée for the 4-course dinner included in your purchase price. The choices are sous vide chicken breast, fresh island fish, and penne pasta. The show is held at the Alana Waikiki Business Center of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alana - Waikiki Beach. The free WIFI sign-in and password will be made available to you when you check-in. At check-in, you will be given a ticket according to your entrée choice as well as a name tag to write down an alias. My alias for the evening was Agatha Poirot. There is a cash bar available as well as free iced tea and coffee. An ATM and restrooms are conveniently located outside of the room where the performance is held. The actors and hosts are very entertaining and did a great job in making the evening a lot of fun. I won't give the story away, but I will say that this particular storyline will have multiple murders, and the actors make it tough to figure out who the real killer is. I thought the two detectives were the best performers of the evening and were laugh out loud funny. They need to be given their own show, perhaps a parody of Hawaii Five-0! The top sleuth who not only figures out the murderer, but writes down the best explanation as to why the murderer killed his or her victims, will win a murder mystery entertainment prize package. I was told that the mysteries will change, so there will be opportunities for audiences to attend future shows with new mysteries to solve. The Dinner Detective is one of the best entertainment options in Waikiki and a fun way to spend an evening for tourists and locals.

    This was somewhere between a 3 (A-OK) to 4 (Yay) for me but with no half stars, I'm up for the 4…read more It's always nice to have an option for a dinner date out with friends with some entertainment. The staff and actors were great The hostesses were quite attentive and friendly and kept popping to different tables to check up on everyone. The hotel banquet staff was not quite up to par, maybe because they felt that they should be more "in the background" with everything going on. The mystery was well done, some twists and turns and not as easy as you think it might be to solve the case. It was easy to figure out who was acting in the audience vs. who the audience participants were so you could narrow down the suspects quite quickly. Since both my husband and a friend was "suspect", it even made my choices slimmer. For those who like to mingle, it's a fun way of interacting and meeting people but if you are on the introverted side, this may not be for you. Quite a few customers were in the "acting community". The food was so-so for me although my group enjoyed it. Both the chicken and fish were prepared well and was covered with a sauce that was tasty. Salad and dessert were good. Beverage choices were limited but expected with limited bar service, soft drinks and coffee. This is a fun outing for a group. If you really get into solving the mystery and talk to everyone in the room, you probably would be able to get more into the case. Expect some characters..... and I don't mean Mickey. Some people can really get into this sort of thing!

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