Beautiful island couldn't be better represented by such an amazing team. The chief brings you in like family and the whole experience is fun, comical, and very entertaining. The food's not bad but the show was worth the price of admission. We had a great time! read more

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This was my second time going to a luau and I was impressed considering that my first time was an average experience. I had to call to make a reservation in which they took down my payment through the phone as well. $310 for two people for the standard/regular seating. The royalty package is for those if you want to be seated closer and to get your food faster. My boyfriend and I didn't wait too long in line when we first got there even though it was already half an hour when they started checking in. After checking in, we waited in another line that was for taking pictures with the dressed up staff. The venue is situated inside the Wet n Wild watermark unlike other luaus that are closed to a body of water with green grass and palm trees. We each got two free drink tickets handed to us at check in. The first drink which was a Mai Tai wasn't very strong and was extremely watered down. The second drink we redeemed was super strong which I didn't mind. There was also a bar where you could order more drinks but if not, they did serve complimentary water and fruit juice. Food wasn't amazing but it wasn't that bad either. I don't blame them since they are cooking in big batches. The show itself felt educational and engaging. It was interesting to listen to the chief talk about his experiences in an entertaining aspect. It felt more personal hearing the different stories. We thought the fire dancing show was really cool. I'm not if it's due to covid or if it's not part of their program but there was no pre-activities as I hoped there would be. Overall a great luau experience! read more

Chief's Luau - Performing Arts Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

I had such a good time here!! To be honest we found Chief's Luau on a list of worst luaus in Oahu but it wasn't bad at all. I can't vouch for authenticity/accuracy of the performances because it was my first luau, but the fire throwing was very impressive and the dances were intriguing and entertaining. Chief was funny and it was really cool that his whole family was involved in the performances. The food was generally good (loved the dessert) but the vegetarian options were mid. The main downside was that it was a little hard to find, and it was located in a water park which made for an interesting (a little stranger) ambiance when you step away from the scene. read more

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My wife and I thought it was ok. It didn't wow us as other luaus such as Paradise Cove does. It's situated with the Wet n Wild water park as the backdrop which makes it seem more commercial and adhoc rather than Hawaiian. It uses the water park parking lot which has a fee to enter. Ridiculous to pay in my mind given the cost of a luau ticket which is already higher than other luaus. Tables are situated close on a fake green grass in front of the stage. No real grass, no sand, no beach, no sunset. I had to turn my chair to see the stage with being situated off to the side. It seemed very compact. To use the bathroom, you have to walk a few minutes to those in the water park. To get your buffet food, you have to go to tables setup in the water park. Given COVID precautions, they had multiple lines where servers would fill your plate. It felt like I was in the Army going through the food line in the field. I kept telling the server "no fish" but it's like they weren't listening and would pile food on the plate and pass it to the next server. People behind me were saying the same and simply held up the line until they did listen. This was frustrating and bothered everyone. The food was not very good. I noticed the 10 people in our group left a majority of the food on their plates. The shows were great and they had a good selection of dances from various countries involving male and female. The fire dancers were plentiful compared to other places and were the highlight I believe. Location is not good, food is not good, shows were great. Look at your options. I doubt we will return given other options but it was an experience. We chose this based on short notice availability for our group. read more

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Chiefs Luau is a 3.5 star, was more on a personal and intimate level compared to others I've been too. Sitting in a water park about 35 minutes from the Waikiki hotel area. Beautiful area but no views. The performance ran about 1.5 hours and their unlimited dinner buffet became available about half way through. The food was okay good, but for the price paid i felt like it could've been way better :( you can grab as many plates as you'd like. They have drinks + alcoholic drinks you can purchase with your tickets or use $$ for their pineapple alcoholic drinks. Pictures are $30. I have to stronglyyyy recommend to opt for the royalty package as you get front row with no heads, bodies and phone blocking you view, chance at receiving what the performers make on stage, and the convenience of a waiter serving you when you need drinks, etc. Unfortunately it was sold out and had to get the regular tickets which put a crank in my neck :( the tables are set up sideways from the stage and seating are preassigned by group and it so happens my table was really full leaving no elbow room and being squished up. The performance was great and the chief was even greater! Very fun and witty and informative! It gets really breezy when the sun goes down, bring a light jacket!! read more

Chief's Luau - Performing Arts Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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Hands down, our favorite experience during our visit to Oahu! Chief's Luau was high energy, entertaining, hilarious, educational, and welcoming all wrapped into one evening. We learned about Polynesian culture, were dazzled by the dances and fire show, and laughed all night. The food was a basic buffet line, but there was plenty of it and they do a great job of moving everyone through the food line efficiently. I appreciated that food items were clearly listed as having gluten or not. We had seats in the "Royal Experience" section and it was worth it because we were up close and personal so we were able to see every detail. This is a definite must-do while visiting Oahu! We typically don't love super touristy experiences but this didn't feel that way at all and was something our whole family (2 adults, 3 teens) really enjoyed. 10/10 recommend! read more

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They put their whole bussy into this show. The food was great, I understand some people aren't a fan of buffet style, but it goes by efficiently so people can eat and get food so the show can start. The show was incredible. I didn't expect back to back performances from different cultures(same dancers), their stamina was so consistent, i got tired looking at what they were accomplishing. You could tell the whole production worked hard. Every dance was well executed. My favorite dance was a Beautiful hula dance by one of the Instructors. She moved like water and I felt like I was watching the ocean push and pull. I'm not exaggerating. There were parts of the show that honored people who had passed on, anniversaries and newly weds which was really touching and heartfelt as well. If you dont wanna go onstage, pretending to drink a drink will not be enough, just look down , but if you get picked just go with it and have fun. Overall such a wonderful experience. I will say though, if you go into a show to have a bad time you're going to have a bad time.if you go into the experience to enjoy it, you will. There were funny jokes, Chief's an intertainer and had the crowd laughing with each joke. While he entertained he also does examples of what their life is like in the village. So we got to learn more about the culture as well. The chief has also been on shows and there's a wiki about him. If you want a taste of what the show will be, go check it out. So glad we went. read more

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Love Chief's Luau. Chief himself is one of the best in entertainment. He has built up his legacy through hard work and many other shows today exist because of him and many try to imitate his skits because he truly is a class act. The workers are kind and the setting is beautiful. A cascading waterfall as a background, you wouldn't even think that you were at a waterpark. The food is pretty much comparable to most basic luau meals. The environment is more intimate and I appreciate that they don't try to have you be there all afternoon/evening, as some other shows do, which doesn't make the night feel dragging at all. read more

Chief's Luau - Kids showing off their face paint from one of the pre-show activities. - Performing Arts Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

This luau is AMAZING! I have been to several of the highly rated luau's on Oahu and this by FAR is the best! Every seat has a great view (but Royal is worth it). Chief is so funny and entertaining! The performers are all phenomenal. Food is good. Smaller more intimate setting which we loved. Service great. Highly recommend!!!!!! read more

Excellent - wonderful - fun - authentic celebration for different cultural dances and traditions. This is the 3rd time I have been to Chief's Luau. Went in 2006, 2018, and this year. The entire time was super great and as always - very memorable! Highly recommend to attend this luau because it feels so much like Ohana read more

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Great Luau! The Chief and his staff are very welcoming. They make you feel like family. Very comfortable atmosphere. Everyone is so friendly. The food was good they had good crafts price was reasonable. So relaxing and great entertainment. The best!! The Chief made the crowd laugh and very caring he acknowledged people that were celebrating a special occasion. I highly recommend CHIEF LUAU!! Thank you for such a great night keep up the good job everyone and may God bless you all read more

What an amazing experience this is top notch and very authentic. The show and service is solid 5 star. The food sooo good. Definitely do the upgrade with every penny. Drinks were also great and perfect service. Go enjoy read more

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This was my first time at a luau and my first time to Hawaii. Finding a luau that is open during covid is hard. However I mostly chose this one because it was the closest to Ko Olina. First thing we quickly learned is it's at a water park. However once you get in you can easily forget about it. A huge bonus for them is the level they are going for being safe during Covid. They have everything set up in lines ahead of time before you enter with plenty of room to social distance. Then I loved once we entered all the tables were all distanced perfectly apart. I also was happy to see that they had a crown and lei on the table waiting for us. When it came to food they could not do a buffet because of Covid. So they brought us food. The great thing was you could keep having more plates delivered if you wanted more. This luau took us on a mini tour of the many Polynesian islands. It showcased so many different types of dancing and it was very enjoyable. The chief had several dad jokes that were hilarious. Overall this is a fun luau. Would I come back to this one? Probably not. However that's not because it was bad. It's because we heard every luau on the island is different. So we would want to try a new luau. I 100% recommend everyone trying this luau! read more

Chief's Luau - Performing Arts Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

I would give this place 0 stars if that was an option. My friend and I booked this as one of our activities, expecting it to be a tourist trap, but it was much, much worse. We paid $150 each for the two hour dinner+show experience, and the food to begin with was horrendous. They were serving gray pulled pork, gray fried fish, grey chicken. Everything was cold and gray and reminded me of public school lunches or something out of a British boarding school novel about how horribly they treat children. I don't think I've had a sadder meal, and this includes two weeks of quarantine meals I had in a 3-star government hotel in the middle of nowhere Shanghai, China. The taro bread was so utterly sad (Hawaiian bread with purple food dye), the poi looked like something that had come out of a colonoscopy (slimy and wet, flavorless), and the cake dessert resembled a Safeway cake (sad, sugary, my blood vessels felt like they were seizing up with a single bite, probably from high cholesterol). The only seasonings were ketchup (wtf?) and little tabasco packets (lol). It honestly didn't even feel clean to me, all the food had clearly been left out, likely from the previous day. The warmest piece of food I had was maybe lukewarm at best. They couldn't even get the rice right (slimy, wet, sticky, cold). There were ants everywhere; I was so hungry halfway through I decided to eat some of the sad pork, but found that there were ants all over the table / my food. The venue is depressing, it's in the middle of a parking lot of a Wet and Wild amusement park in the middle of nowhere (45+ minute drive from Waikiki). There are giant water slides and a lazy river around (and the park looked like a much more enjoyable experience than the luau, seemed like something I would recommend). I tried leaving early but the original entrance we had come in from was fully padlocked, like they were forcibly locking guests or I was their prisoner (my worst nightmare). Probably the only way they can get guests to stay through this horrible experience honestly is to lock them in. I ended up waiting in the cold for 45+ minutes for someone to unlock the door because going back to the table and staring at my ant-infested gray blobs of total shit that was called food seemed like a much worse experience. This is the single worst meal of my entire life, and I'm the product of an American public school education where the only edible thing during lunch every day was a $2 taquito. If you can afford to go, you 100% have better things to do and better places to be with your money. I would literally rather spoon mayonnaise from a tub before ever eating the food here again. And I hate mayonnaise. read more

Chief's Luau - Gray...everything - Performing Arts Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

I was surprised when I realized that this luau was at a water park but I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The welcome, drinks, and food were all awesome. The performance was beautiful and so action packed. They really gave us an around the world tour of the pacific islands through music and dance. It is totally worth the price for the performance alone. read more

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I was just curious when I inquired to our hotel concierge in Hilton Waikiki if Luau at the moment even existed. Much to my surprise she responded that it was fully booked for the entire week but she will gladly put me on a waitlist. To me personally, I felt a Hawaii trip is never complete without a Luau experience. Chief's Luau is located at Wet n Wild Water amusement park. it was 30 minutes drive from central Waikiki. If you are driving plan ahead due to the traffic and if using UBER give an ample amount of time to get there as our driver had difficulty locating the main entrance. I was impressed how they made the seating arrangements as only family members can share a table. For us two we had a medium table with complementary chief's Luau towel, leaf crown, and Lei and we were surprised how heavy a Lei is (a Polynesian garland of flowers). They then served cocktails, I selected Mai Tai from the list. The food was already packed on a tray that came with noodles, taro roll bread, fish, chicken, white rice and roast pork since it was a buffet style as long as you keep the light on they provided the food will keep coming your way. But for us, we found the first serving filling we enjoyed it with a complimentary Cabernet Sauvignon. The show is captivating, special kudos to the solo performances and we had an amazing in sight into Polynesian culture and it was fun if a bit cheesy in places. My spouse quipped that it was a perfect setting for a date night. Open-air, great show, good food, amazing servers. All the positive energy is aligned here every night. read more

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Every thing was a perverted and sexual joke, I've never been to a luau like that felt very uncomfortable.

Pre-show activities included fire starting and learning how to make your own headband. I made my own but Sol quit and they finished his for him haha. The luau was entertaining, lighthearted, and we loved the fire dancing. The food was just okay. I think it's worth checking out if you've never been to a luau. read more

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It felt like i was in a Las Vegas residency. Everything was on point from the performances to the service. The show was interactive and the chief's commentary was hilarious. The fire show was out of this world and the food was bomb! The best luau i've been to in Hawaii! read more

The foods were delicious and the show went great. I didn't see any issues with the dances or the fire, if I participated in their dance it would take me decades to master the skills. -written by my 9 year old I'm impressed with how well you did the fire dance that time -written by my 7 year old read more

Chief's Luau - Performing Arts Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Amazing! We took my sister in love and son from Cali and they enjoyed it!!! We had an awesome time with the whole family. Food was great and the show was awesome!! read more

What an absolutely amazing experience! Even considering all of the Covid-19 requirements, attending this Luau was an absolute dream. The food was delicious, our seats were phenomenal (even when we didn't pay for the highest tier) and the authenticity of the storytelling and dancing was everything we hoped for in Hawai'i. While this was our only option for a luau, as everywhere else was closed, we were not only pleased, but overjoyed, and happy to recommend it to anyone. Not even a 20 minute shower at the beginning of the luau could dampen the experience. We happily purchased our souvenir photo that we took at the beginning. There were other little special surprises that I won't spoil, but you will not be disappointed I felt completely safe, even during a pandemic. Masks were worn when necessary, tables were separated, but my boyfriend and I were distanced enough so our masks could remain off while we remained seated. read more

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This is our first Luau. And with a 10 month old. I researched about all the Luau that we can think of. Now I understand when people kept on saying or answering "Depends on what you are looking for" when I ask, what is the best Luau in Oahu. We got the royal experience. They will be giving you fresh flower Lei. But my husband chose the kukui nut? Then they gave my baby a shell lei which is really wonderful. Thank you for including our little one These are some of the categories people look for that I rate from Chief's Luau Food: Average. They let you have a taste of Hawaii. And you will be full. It's a buffet. But as ive said average taste. Culture: You will learn a lot from pre activities, stories, performance. Pre-activities: there were only 3. Facepaint that is black. Fire making from wood, headband making? We only joined the fire making. It was so fun. Intimacy: I can say even if we have more or less 200 people (maybe less), it was a intimate experience. People or audience are involved. They try their best to welcome everyone, include everyone in the show Performance: OUTSTANDING. BREATHTAKING. CHIEF is the best. We love his sense of humor. We were very much entertained. The dancers and performers are excellent. The FIRE DANCE is what we love the most. You guys deserve so much. P.S. advice to those who gave babies with them. I think it would be better if you're seater on the back or sides. So that it's easier for you to stand or get out of the seats when baby needs diaper change or when they are fussy. read more

This was out first Luau and wow what a great experience! The chief was funny and all of the acts were great. The food was good too! Everything was warm and well seasoned! read more

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Out of the three luaus that I have attended, I think the Chief's Luau has been my favorite. They hold this luau at a water park after hours, and the background for their stage is really pretty and adds to the ambiance. It is a waterfall on some rocks and it looks really pretty with the lighting they add. The host of the luau is a Chief and he is hilarious. He really makes the whole experience complete. The food is all you can eat and it's a buffet. The pork is delicious, best I ever had. I would go again just for that. You arrive at 5 and they have activities for the family including face tattoos and fire making. Also necklace making. Then dinner starts at 6 and ends at 7. The dancing takes place only for an hour, after dinner which ends at 7pm. The whole show ends at 8pm, so it's only one hour of dancing. They are amazing dancers, but I felt like they would have had a longer show. The only complaint I have is the bathrooms reeked of urine, and the floor was wet everywhere. The park should clean the bathrooms before the event starts. I would say overall this luau is more family oriented and great for kids. read more

Chief's Luau - Food - Performing Arts Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

great location out of the way, but with that being said depending on where you are staying there is a little drive from Waikiki. We had to stand in line to get into the place due to photo taking and getting lei. All staff members were great and helpful but the drink line was crazy. I paid for the upgraded seating to 2 drink tickets each which we didn't even use all of them. When entering I thought it came with a complimentry drink but the lady said we needed to use one of our drink voucher, I opted out because I thought I could use the drink voucher for other drinks with meal but no. I was able to use 2 of the vouchers for the lava flow and pay for the cup but my husband wasn'f able to use it on his pineapple lave flow. The drinks were good and tasted the alcohol but not enough to feel it. the food was alright but again I thought they would let each of the tables go in sections due to paying the upgrade but when we got back from getting our drinks everybody was already in line to get food. Had to wait in line for our drinks and then for the food. Food was buffet style with decent food but nothing that I needed to go back for seconds. They either didn't do or we missed the ceremony for the pig. The bathroom is a walk to get to located in the water park next door. But all in all the entertainment was good and the chief was funny. We even got to witness a long time wife finally get a ring.. Super cute. read more

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Aloha!! Excellent Show! It was the best experience an ultimate highlight of our trip! We truly fell in love with the Chief! His story and culture most definitely touched our hearts. I am so glad he shared it with us all. I think it's very important that we know where he comes from. It brings so much respect. Also, his humor is beyond awesome. Very enjoyable! The entire crew of dancers are amazing. The fire dancers were the ultimate! Look forward to returning and attending this Luau again!! Thank you Chief for being amazing! Mahalo! read more

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When in Hawaii, you should go to a luau, right? This particular luau happens to be within the grounds of a water park. All the staff were very friendly and everything was well organized. We chose the cheaper package (lol) and honestly, unless if you want a fresh floral lei or extra drinks. I liked that the kokui nut leis made for good mementos of our time in Hawaii. We also got our tickets via Viator, though you can also book directly with the event organizers as well. You can arrange for a shuttle to pick you up and drop you off at your hotel or accommodations, but since we were already driving around, we decided to take ourselves to the venue. I'm a vegetarian, and admittedly, the food options were a little lacking. My fiance enjoyed his food options, though, and the drinks were decent also. I have a feeling most luaus will have similar food and drink options. The show was fun, with the MC being quite entertaining and the performers being quite talented. All in all, it was a very fun evening of entertainment. read more

BEST LUAU EVER!!! Pay for the royal experience! It's only a little extra and you won't regret it. Staff beyond friendly. Great set up, very organized. Food very good! OUTSTANDING entertainment! The chief was very informative of their culture, and funny. Be prepared for the time of your life, such an unforgettable experience. read more

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I've attended this luau about 3 times and it's always great. Very small and personal. The Chief and his Warriers and hula dancers along with the band are amazing. read more

Did the royal package. Got a flower lei and great seating right in the front. Complimentary mai tai was decent. The ones they made at the bar were too strong and lacked flavor so I drank beer. Royal package includes 3 drink tickets you can use on alcohol, soda or bottled water. The show was amazing. This is my second luau and I likes this one more than the one at Aloha tower. Same exact door options on buffet but the food was better at Chiefs. Chief is too funny so you get a little comedy show too. The fire show at the end had me and my friends on the edge of our seats! Easy location to get too, plenty of free parking. read more

I think we would all agree that there's at least one activity one must do while in Hawaii...go to a luau! We had reservations at Paradise Cove Luau, but it rained on the day we were scheduled to go and as a result our reservation was canceled and we were refunded. So, the following day, we lucked up and were able to book at Chief's Luau. Chief's Luau is expensive - $164/per adult, so my expectations were high. While driving there, we thought we typed in the wrong address as we were taken to a water park, however we noticed a lot of cars and Hawaiian outfits and determined we were in the right spot. We paid for parking (I haven't decided if it should have been included in the $164), got out, got our wrist bands and we were on our way. They have assigned seating and offer two free drinks (with limitations). We quickly went to claim our drinks when we arrived, they have limited offerings, I got the Mai Tai as my free drink offering - it was not good. I can't explain my drink any other way, I couldn't drink it all, it wasn't strong, the liquor was cheap, it was weirdly watered down, even though they weren't pre-made, it was just a bad drink. I ordered the same drink a second time and asked for less ice and it was still bad. FYI - the free drink offers were few and far between, thus why I ordered a Mai Tai again. Getting your food from the buffet was organized and quick, our table was called and you could either go to the line where you get everything and a tray plate is made available to you with all selections or if you have restrictions you can go through the line and tell the server what you want. The food was was subpar at best, I didn't get seconds and I like to eat! The show was quite good, but seemed short. The host was quite funny, like really funny and engaging. All of the dances were awesome and well performed, the spinning and throwing of the fire batons was exciting and fun. The show and the host was the star of the night! read more

I love luaus. If you can afford to go to a luau, go! We had a great party and everyone liked their experience! My ratings are as follows: Ambience (4/5) - vibes were pretty nice! The MC did a good job of interacting with the crowd! Only married people got to go on the stage, but it might be bc it is also located in the water park so they want to showcase the parents since they have been catering to their kids the whole day or even the whole trip! We were all not married so we didnt really have a chance to go on stage. Men's performance (4/5) - their energy and skill showed throughout the whole performance. Women's performance (3/5) - only a few dancers had a big presence on the stage, but they showcased multiple poly cultures which was amazing! Fire Dancing (5/5) - I love fire dancing! They turned off the lights and allowed the dancers to do their magic and awe the crowd. Buffet food (4/5) - the lines are normally long for buffets so I am not basing my review on that. The food was pretty good than the last luau I went to, and the kalua pork was moist and tender! The fish was the real star here and I got seconds for the fish! Drinks (3/5) - they only had mai tais as their only free alc drink! It was a bomb mai tai, I wished they had more options since you only have 2 drink tickets for the entire show. Service (3/5) - There was only a group picture taken at the beginning and when you grabbed drinks at the bar. I did not really get much service and maybe you arent supposed to! No one really cleaned up the plates or empty cups and I did not see trash cans around so We piled it in the middle. Overall it was a great experience and we had loads of fun! read more

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6 stars for the entertainment but 3 stars for the wack food. Was kind of appalled when we first pulled up to discover that this was not held on the beach (my notion of a traditional Luau) but at a water park. It is held on stage in front of a man-made waterfall. lol. Looks pretty cheesy when the sun is up. But once you get over that and it gets dark then the ambiance was really charming. The host/chief hosting the event is a seasoned pro and awesome! The entertainers were very talented and the drummers were definitely on point. The weather was perfect that night with some cool trade winds and I definitely felt so blessed and thankful to live in the moment. The only downside was the food. It was some very cheap catered stuff that you see at any typical potluck party. I'm an easy-going person though with a simple palate and so I pretty much just feasted on the cha-siu chow mein and salad. Don't go in with too many expectations and you won't be disappointed. read more

Highly entertaining show! Chief was funny, the dancers were great, and the fire dancers were especially amazing. Fish and kahlua pork were delicious. Entire family had fun. read more

Entertainment was the best - authentic and very exciting! Bus was 30 minutes late picking us up. The event was held at a water park. Had to walk out of luau area, across a waterpark lane to pick up food and walk it back. Paper plates and plastic utensils. None of the hot food was hot. Walmart plastic chairs. Too dark to see plate. Wait staff was fantastic. Mai tais were nice. Bus was comfortable. read more

Chief's Luau - Performing Arts Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

First time at Chief's Luau since Paradise Cove was booked. Food was served buffet style which included unlimited servings of: salad, taro rolls, purple sweet potatoes; kalua pork, tropical bbq chicken, lomi lomi, chow mein, poi, pineapples, and pineapple cake. Nothing special or authentic about the food, and you don't get to see them roast the pig anymore. For being one of the more expensive luaus I've been to, I was expecting more for what I paid for. The luau takes place inside a water park, with not much ocean scenery for photos compared to Paradise Cove. There's no activities before the show, so you're just there for the food and show. The show was good, and the fire dance at the end made it worth it. However, at $155/person, I rather go to Paradise Cove for $128/person. read more

We chose the chief's luau because it was recommended to my friend by someone she knew. I didn't really look into the details before going so I wasn't sure what to expect. It's about a 30 min drive from Waikiki but located in a water park which I was not expecting. The vibe seemed different since you could see water slides in the background instead of a beach. We also thought there would be some activities beforehand but mostly you are just sitting at your table waiting for the festivities to begin. We got the basic admission ($155) which comes with 2 drink tickets. We got the mai tai's and I found them to be quite fruity without much alcohol. You end up sitting around for an hour before they serve you the food. They let each table go into the food line and there's a line for everything (which moves faster) vs. a line where you can pick which food items you wanted. We opted for the "everything" line which moved quite fast. The food was mediocre but nothing memorable. The fire show at the end was very good and probably the highlight of the night. I'm not sure what other luaus are like on the island but I was hoping for more activities and entertainment before/during dinner. Parking: $9. Very easy and lots of spots in the water park. read more

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I like this luau better than the Polynesian Cultural center. They have leis and food is better. The place is more personal. I like the performance- the best! Chief was great in his performance. And the dancers- flame throwers were amazing. Best part was the female blue Hawaii dancer and the Taihitian dancers. My family had a blast. read more

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I had a great time with my daughter. We are Oahu residents and have been to several luaus. Chief is a great host! He's very funny and entertaining. The food was great and my hungry 10-year-old enjoyed that if was all-you-can-eat. read more