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    Germaine's Luau

    3.5 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 5:30 pm - 8:30 PM

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    Good for groups

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    MrandMrs D.

    The food was horrible. The dancers were amazing and put on a really great performance. With ocean views and setting sun the location was great.

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    Angela C.

    Just a WARNING to all if you do plan on visiting this place to apply or protect yourself from ants and mosquitos. My whole family, a total of 8 were feasted on especially my 11 yo son. We attended Luau last Sunday (6/7/26), it's Day 5, his legs still swollen and his bites are blistering. This establishment should at least warn people ahead or do something to fumigate the area. Our whole week was ruined because my son was in pain, itching and had a difficult time walking from the swelling and discomfort.

    Shawn T.

    This is located right next to the beach, great for taking sunset selfies. The tickets purchased included 2 drinks and dinner buffet style and the entertainment dancers. Considering the size of the venue the lines went fairly quickly for the buffet. There is a gift shop on site and I thought the prices were very reasonable. Purchased my tickets through an excursion provided by a cruise line. Was a bit pricey. Set that aside it's a guarantee back to ship on time as this ran late till end of port time.

    --Book them! I was so overwhelmed by all the luau options but in the end I decided to go with Germaine's Luau and it exceeded my expectations. They picked us up (100% recommend you do that). Our driver Wendell did a great job. The in bus entertainment Bryce made that drive time feel very fast. Bryce taught us so much Hawaiian culture. The performers did such an awesome job. So happy we decided to book this luau for our first night in Honolulu!! It was the highlight of our trip.

    Sruthi S.

    Before dinner, there are several interactive cultural activities like lei-making, temporary Polynesian tattoos, and learning basic hula steps. These are fun, especially if it's your first luau, and help pass the time before the main show begins. The imu (underground oven) pig unveiling is a nice cultural highlight and adds to the authenticity. The buffet offers a solid spread of traditional Hawaiian dishes -- kalua pork, lomi lomi salmon, poi, chicken long rice, rice, salads, and desserts. The food is hearty and filling, though not gourmet. Some items stand out more than others, but overall it feels appropriate for a large-scale luau buffet. Drinks are included, though they're on the lighter side, so don't expect strong cocktails. The performances are the highlight of the night. The Polynesian dances from different islands, live music, and fire knife dancing are energetic and engaging. The performers clearly enjoy what they do, and the crowd interaction keeps things lively. While it may not feel ultra-luxury or theatrical, it's genuine, fun, and entertaining, which adds to its charm.

    Lauren C.

    Service is fantastic, the food is okay. You are really coming for the great show and the food and drink is just a part of the experience. It is also on a private beach so you get amazing views and pictures of the sunset before the show begins! We did the standard package that includes the meal and one drink, which I think is the way to go unless you are a big drinkers. The pork was the highlight of the meal, besides that everything else was okay. I ended up feeding a lot of my food to the cats that are on the property. Amazing show with greta dancers, the fire dancers were a highlight for me.

    Debbie H.

    The Luau was a lot of fun. The show was great. The location was overlooking the ocean and great for pictures. We had VIP tickets so our seats were great. I highly recommend this Luau if you are in the area.

    Edward A.

    They should of cancelled their entire show for the day with rain and wind blowing everyone's table covers. They equipped all guest with Ponchos to stay dry but everyone is getting swallowed and holding their ponchos down for dear life in this 3rd Kona Storm they were having. I understand they don't want to lose the thousands of dollars from cancelling one luau event, but it was horrible for all the guests. No one could even enjoy it with rain pouring down on our food because they have no cover, and still with the wind blowing our plates and umbrellas backwards, they still wanted to keep the show going....like c'mon make your guest enjoy themselves after dropping all this money, even a partial refund should of been due, but no the show must go on rain or shine, happy or unhappy guests! At least build a cover or shelter to protect your guests, and they don't offer full refunds unless they decide to cancel on you which doesn't seem like they do very often. I'm never returning and highly discouraging this Germaine's luau until I get some type of compensation or reimbursement for my precious yet limited vacation time. No Thank You! Go somewhere else that treats their paying customers with dignity and respect, I've eaten better at campgrounds than here. The show and and food were decent as expected but you don't treat paying patrons this way!

    Lisa G.

    I have been to several luaus but it has been years since I have been to Germaine's....until a few weeks ago. I forgot how beautiful it was there! So beautiful they filmed Lilo & Stitch at this location. They have different spots for fun photos, an all you can drink soda station, self serve all you can eat buffet, gift shop, Hawaiian activities & let's not forget the bar with really different yummy adult drinks. The Hawaiian dancers are absolutely gorgeous and the show was just beautiful. Oh let me know forget, do not forget your photos from George! I cannot say how much aloha he showed! 100% recommend Germaine's Luau....thank you George for being so kind and showing us the Hawaiian hospitality!!

    Adriana H.

    The best10/10, it was a dream and I can't wait to go back what beautiful culture, lovely dancers,beautiful ocean scenery and yummy food. Fun fact this is the same place the Lilo and Stitch movie filmed there Luau scene, little did I know until after LOL Mahalo to Germaine's for the hospitality

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    Yong C.

    I've read mixed reviews on this place so I decided to check it out with my family while visiting . The staff were all so nice once we arrived. I felt like I walked into the Disney movie Lilo and stitch as there was a small scene that was actually filmed there. Food was good and I liked that they were organized with going table to table allowing guests to make a plate without being staggered over each other. The only downside were the drinks , needed just a tad bit more alcohol. I felt like we just ordered juice at the bar. For the experience to those who are Lilo & Stitch fans I would recommend checking this place out.

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    Tom K.

    Went to Germaine's luau for dinner and a show the venue is in the middle of the industrial complex which made us nervous but once inside those fears were put to rest and an evening of food and entertainment was on the menu. The luau started with the unveiling of the pig from the Buried pit which was quite the show in itself. Next was the meal which consisted of pork beef fish and chicken all of which were quite good for a Buffet style the sides were OK nothing to write home about. The show was very good lots of islands being representedit was a great night

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    The food was not great and the wait time for the buffet was TOO long. You need another buffet line for 800 people.

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    We have been twice. In 2022 and 2024. Both times were great. Would recommend to anyone as a first time experience.

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    Broke Da Mouth Grindz - Kapolei

    Broke Da Mouth Grindz - Kapolei

    4.6
    (722 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    This place was amazing! Everything was melt in your mouth good Hawaiian cuisine. It's a must try!read more

    @fortunefoodfinds: "MOUTH-watering! A 2 meat combo plate: "spicy" garlic furikake chicken + tender…read moren' juicy braised beef shortribs served with rice n' a side of egg macaroni salad along with chili peppah watah for dipping from BROKE DA MOUTH GRINDZ in Kapolei. When on da west side, this place can't be denied!" SERVICE: fully staffed n' accommodating, asked if the garlic furikake chicken could be half spicy (so my son could eat the chicken too) n' at first they said that would be a 3 item plate but then understood that I wasn't asking for more chicken n' were able to do in addition to the braised beef shortribs INTERIOR: good amount of seating, merch available for sale EXTERIOR: have shaded table seating WAIT TIME: ordered right away, 20 mins for food to come out PARKING: free lot in front with plenty of spaces OVERALL COMMENTS: A 2 meat combo plate can easily feed two people. The spicy garlic furikake chicken is crispy, saucy, n' brings the heat. Give a good amount of pieces. The braised shortribs are so juicy, tender, n' flavorful...a must order. To add even more flavor, the chili peppah watah makes everything next level with a slight kick n' tang. The egg Mac salad is a nice balance to the whole meal. If you're looking for somewhere to eat in Kapolei, this is it!

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    A 2 meat combo plate $26.99: "spicy" garlic furikake chicken + braised beef shortribs served w/ rice, egg Mac salad n' chili peppah watah

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    Monkeypod Kitchen

    Monkeypod Kitchen

    4.0
    (5.4k reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    We ventured off the Ko Olina property and headed down the street to the monkeypod, which was a nice…read morechange of atmosphere which was lively. The service was excellent and the food was good. Definitely a step above typical pub fair That said, I found it to be a bit excessive. The guests are charged for parking while actively patronizing the restaurants and businesses on site even more frustrating. If you don't properly scan and register your parking you will receive a $49 to start out with a ticket as my son unfortunately, learned the hard way. you think if you patronize an establishment they would validate your parking so you don't have to pay. As for the dining experience, monkeypod promotes a local farm to table concept, and the quality of the ingredients seem to support that the food was enjoyable and the Service was outstanding just be prepared for the price tag. Our Bill for seven people was around 500 so while it was good a good meal it certainly wasn't inexpensive. Overall, I recommend the monkey pod for atmosphere service and quality food. Just go in knowing that both parking and dining come in a premium.

    Been here while staying at the nearby resort. No more than a five minutes wait because we made the…read morereservation online but without reservation the struggle could be real. We had a pizza, not a pizza in Italian is expecting, but the crust and tomatoes were pretty good. As main course I had the seafood and rice and I had to say the flavor was good, on point. The menu is decently various and offers different options. One perk is some great music while you dine. Little loud if you're too close to the speakers to have a good conversation

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    Moani Island Bistro & Bar

    Moani Island Bistro & Bar

    4.3
    (673 reviews)
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    Another fun night at Moani's! They had live music and karaoke tonight. The food is always great and…read moretasty. Definitely never a let down in that department. The service can be a bit slow when the place is crowded but that's expected. If you haven't already tried this spot, it's definitely a local food fav of mines! Updated with photos of tonight's food.

    We came here based on a suggestion from our hotel staff they said it was great "local food" we were…read moreinterested and saw that they had fried rice on their menu so we were excited to try it. The vibes are good with live music but the music is LOUD so be prepared you have to talk pretty loud to hear the people at your table. The gluten free menu is available but it is limited. The server was fantastic about answering questions and honestly she was the best part of the meal. I ordered the edamame and shrimp fried rice my mom ordered the Caesar salad. The portions are LARGE plenty for 3-4 people to split let alone two. Caesar salad was standard and good from what my mom told me. Edamame- I probably would not order this again. It was fine, but I didn't love the seasoning blend on it personally there are other things I would be interested in trying. Shrimp fried rice- I was really excited to try this and I was really hoping that it would be excellent and it was OK. The shrimp was cooked well and the fried rice just felt like it needed some more butter and it was lacking some of the things that make fried rice, fried rice like a fried egg so overall not my favorite dish. The gluten-free menu was pretty limited on options for me to try so I would probably go to somewhere else to try and get fried rice in the future.

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    Highway Inn

    Highway Inn

    4.1
    (1k reviews)
    8.9 mi
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    Came for brunch at 10:30 a.m., no crowd at all! Friendly staff very attentive. Took our orders…read moreright away. I got laulau combination and mom got the squid luau combination. Laulau pleasantly surprised me as this was my first foray to Waipahu Highway Inn. Every time I got laulau at the Kakaako location the meaty (non fatty) parts of the pork was dry; this one was moist throughout, even in the meaty parts. Poi was good, especially mixed with the lomi salmon. Mom's squid luau was nice, came out hot, though it was a little sweet for her taste. The smoked meat was also a little sweet, though we know that's how they prepare it at H.I. Nice mix of smoky and sweet with the meat and onions. Finished with the haupia, which is standard and always dependable there. Like the old plantation feel and the old photographs of Waipahu all over the place, right down to the palaka decor. Every time I return I try to eat at H.I.

    Authentic Hawaiian food done right!…read more This place is known for their catering. You'll find their food at weddings and 1st birthday parties. But, they also have locations where you can dine in or takeout. I've had takeout as well as catered food from here a couple of times. I love that their food is a complete meal and comes with haupia (coconut dessert). Most recently I tried their tasting plate which came with a little bit of everything: chicken long rice, lomi salmon, squid luau, kalua pork, poi, pork laulau, and okinawan sweet potato. Definitely good for sharing as well. I shared with my daughter. Everything was so flavorful and had lots of variety. The squid luau is sweet because it's made with coconut milk, the kalua pig and laulau are salty, the poi was not sour and went well with the lomi salmon, the sweet potato also added sweetness. It all worked so well together. For dessert, we got the Sweet Potato Haupia Shortbread. Definitely a sweet and savory combo. The potato isn't too sweet, the buttery shortbread crust and the coconut haupia. Definitely a local fave. Overall, great place to try Hawaiian food with tons of parking and usually not crowded. A must try!

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    T-shirts, children's library, Guy Fieri, photo wall of customers
    Hawaiian moco (rice, lau lau, stew gravy, lomi tomato, egg, mac salad (not pictured)
    Hawaiian moco (rice, lau lau, stew gravy, lomi tomato, egg, mac salad (not pictured)
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    Camille's Hawaiian Food

    Camille's Hawaiian Food

    3.9
    (54 reviews)
    8.2 mi
    $$

    First time trying here. Heard good things so I wanted to check it out. The kālua pig was very good,…read moresquid lūʻau was good but needed a little more flavor, smoked meat also good. Portions were very generous and worth the price. The kitchen staff were very friendly. Nice spacious family friendly atmosphere.

    We usually cater from Laverne's on NYE but my husband wanted to give this place a try. We had eaten…read morethere once so we trusted that our catering experience would be as good. Big mistake! We ordered 8 pans which came out to $842.00. A price we don't mind paying IF it was worth it. Lau Lau: Tiny, didn't see any fat and leaves were undercooked, taste was ok Squid Luau: This was the most disappointing of all! It had this weird watery taste, didn't see any squid and not much coconut milk. Pan was tossed. Rice: This is a no brainer since we are in Hawaii, unfortunately some of the rice was hard and brown at the top (looked like it was scraped from the bottom of the pot) Macaroni Salad: Very bland, had to add salt Kalua Pig: Taste was good (only winner) Smoked Meat: Only my husband liked it Chicken Long Rice: Another huge disappointment, it was really soupy, basically more liquid than noodles and chicken Hoio Salad: Some of the fern shoots were so tough and I found myself spitting them out Overall: For the price we paid, this was NOT worth it and we felt embarrassed for our guests. Back to Laverne's we go. You know that saying: If ain't broke don't try and fix it.

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    Mini pork tofu w/ watercress
    Mini pork tofu w/ watercress
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    Laverne's

    Laverne's

    4.4
    (16 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    I was on my way to Shabuya and ended up finding this food truck along the way as a happy accident…read more As a casual daily helper, I'm always looking at Yelp to help me find my next meal, so naturally I've heard of Laverne's for a while. When I found this food truck, I immediately wanted to stop by and see what the hype was about. I visited about 30 minutes before closing. The only thing they had run out of was the chop steak and one other protein, which wasn't too big of a deal for me. My eye was on the beef stew. Growing up in a Filipino household, I knew this dish as "caldareta." My dad would make this for me all the time. I asked for a bowl to go so I could enjoy it for dinner later. The first bite instantly sent me back to my family's home kitchen, where I would come home from school and find a pot of beef stew waiting for me. What I love about Hawaii is that it has a blend of cultures that I truly appreciate as a foodie, and experiences like this feel like a nostalgia tour. Thank you for this delicious meal. It made me miss my mom and dad a little more than I usually do. Food not only nourishes us, but also brings us back to a moment in time. I thank Laverne's for that.

    I always like Laverne's food truck when I was living in Kunia I used to go to the one in Waikele…read morethe food was good so today me and the wife had errands to do so we got coffee and Starbucks and stop at the Kapolei one by Home Depot wasn't busy so wifey go the combo A and I got the B both with rice she got a side of the beef stew, had one guy serving the food my plate had the Kalua pig and Squid luau was ono the only downfall was the rice I guess was the day old rice cause was but other than that food was good

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    Da Crawfish and Crabshack

    Da Crawfish and Crabshack

    4.0
    (1.3k reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Happy hour specials

    gonna keep this simple i ordered hamburger steak plate lunch…read more garlic noodles hamburger steak spaghetti salad value i can see why their lunch specials are popular. it's good at a very good price. in this economy, this is a steal. the servers were working their asses off serving the tables and juggling the lunch orders. hats off to them.

    We tried the Da Crawfish and Crabshack's (Kapolei) $9.99 weekday Lunch Specials that they offer…read morefrom 11 am - 3 pm. Huge disappointment. First, the actual plates aren't close to the portions pictured in prior reviews. We ordered the Smoked Chicken which was more like "Skimpy" Chicken soaked in vinegar. The Pork Adobo was drenched with "sweet/sour sauce" which left a lasting aftertaste in your mouth. The Pork Ribs were actually the closest to previous pictured plates - tasted like "salt and vinegar" instead of "salt and pepper" - still skimpy (little meat covering huge bone inside)! Their "garlic noodles" had so much garlic that I'm sure that Vampires and Draculas will stay away from me for a week. The rice tasted like "day-old refrigerated" rice which was microwaved. I becomes solid if not eaten immediately. So shame. I can't imagine the other selections are any better so I'll just refrain from returning again. I would not eat this food even if you gave it to me for free. I believe you'll get a bigger bang for your buck by using the BOGO coupon at Loco Moco Kapolei located in the same mall.

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    Combo #1 $29.99
    Da Crawfish and Crabshack
    Lunch special. $14. Add a $1 beer during happy hour and you can't go wrong.

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    Lunch special. $14. Add a $1 beer during happy hour and you can't go wrong.

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