It was a good history lesson and audience participation segment. Was not on the beach and average…read moreBuffett.

Hands down the best intimate luau I've been to. I'm so…read moreimpressed with the food and dancers. It was so amazing and blown away by the culture and hospitality. Thank you cousins and cousin Jackson for a one of a kind experience

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!

Great service, friendly staff, and fun activities. The food was amazing. Especially the pork, it's…read moresome of the best I've had on the islands. If you want something close to your hotel, this is a great choice.

Location: Queens Waikīkī Luau is located in a prime, centralized location which is perfect for…read morethose staying in the area. It was very easy to find in the international marketplace and being in the mall was not a distraction like one may be hesitant to think. The setup was perfect in which you can hear and watch the entertainers with no distractions and they kept us very engaged. I came to the luau with friends and family and experienced the luau in the first row, middle table. This was a prime spot to experience the performances and worth it. Entertainment: In the beginning, they held interactive stations that allowed the guests to learn and participate in different cultural activities, like dancing. Everything was timed perfectly and participation was optional so no one is forced to do anything! Food + Drinks: We then proceeded to eat dinner which we lined up and they served you. They had tons of vegetarian options and their kalua pork + stir fry noodles were my favorite. They had a wide menu of signature cocktails which were all amazing. They served pineapple appetizers to munch on while watching the entertainers. Service: Workers were very attentive and interactive. They were great at reading the crowd and moving the crowd, cracking jokes, inviting participants to the stage, and inviting guests for seconds during dinner. Overall I would recommend this luau to my friends, family, and visitors who want to participate in Hawaiian culture. It's a great activity for all ages and can also see this as a great activity to do for those on business trips with their team or with family and friends!

We had a tough time picking a luau for our visit to Hawaii and I'm so glad we decided on Nutridge!…read moreThe whole experience was wonderful from the beautiful grounds, the entertainment, to the cultural information, games, music, we loved every second!!! The proximity to Waikiki was so convenient. They also provide transportation if you need or or you can drive yourself to the location. I would recommend Nutridge to anyone looking for a luau that is smaller, interesting, and beautiful!

The staff are super warm and friendly and the location is among the best luau locations out there…read more I've been to many different luau productions. This one is definitely intimate and we had a very small crown (less than 50). I enjoyed the games and activities. The issue is the price- for this price more should be included. Cash bar and limited performers. Additionally - the food is reported to be farm to table but they openly joke much of it is from Costco. Much was packaged and clearly not grown or made in Hawaii. Overall the experience was lovely but seemed overpriced for what was delivered.

This was honestly one of the funnest luaus I've been to in a long time. It was such an easy process…read moreto get into the venue and the staff was so nice. Once we were shown to our table and they gave the go to explore the activities and booths, it was so much fun. There was honestly so much to do! The dinner buffet was choice!! I was really surprised, usually luaus that I have gone to don't focus much on the food, but Mauka Warriors? They delivered. Like what do you mean the food is good AND I GET TO GO BACK FOR SECONDS?! The best The show was so entertaining and fun. I loved all the crowd interactions and performances. They really put their heart into it and you can tell. Really kept my family and I in awe. Overall, I would love to come back again! Huge shout out to Barbie, for making our experience extra special! Your hospitality was everything and more!

Absolutely a great Luau! If it's your first time or the 10th time , you're going to have a great…read moretime here The food is better than other luaus and they are organized here. The place has tons of activities for the whole family and the service is superb ! Mahalo Mauka Warriors !

I was really impressed by this luau! First, it comes with a ticket to Sea Life Park, so you could…read morego early to enjoy that. We opted not to this time. We have done the Polynesian Cultural Center's luau, but this one is much more intimate. Before dinner & the show, the performers are out amongst the crowd leading out in a variety of activities. My girls had a blast making leis, getting tattoos, using the poi balls, and "fishing". During this time, the musicians are playing really relaxing music. You can sit at the table and enjoy the view or participate in a wide variety of cultural activities. My daughter loved the hula lesson! Next comes dinner- all you can eat buffet style. I was really impressed by the quality of the food. There was even a vegan option. The show is killer. There is a champion fire dancer at the end that was incredible! The dancers, the musicians, the emcee, all made for a really great show. If you are looking for a great luau- this is the one. There is something for the whole family. The entire staff was kind and attentive. I would definitely attend this one again!

My 3rd time coming to this luau. Still a wonderful time!!!!…read moreThe manager is so sweet!!! Bartenders, performers & even the photography ladies Kayla & Pua!! My only complaint this time was the MC was better other times!! The food was sooo good!!!

Yesterday I attended the Paradise Cove Luau in Ko Olina at Kapolei, HI. My first but unfortunately…read morethe last time attending there as they will be closed down after 47 years. I had a great time there, the food and performances were great. Drinks that I chose were the non-alcoholic Fruit Punch Mai Tai, Pina Colada, and Lava Flow.

My family and I brought my boyfriend here for the first time since he was visiting from San Diego…read moreand never been to a luau before. We got the deluxe package and had a blast experiencing all of the cultural activities. I was hoping there would be some chicken long rice or lau lau but that was not the case for the dinner. The staff made up for the food though. Chasey-boi was our server for the night and he made sure our table was taken care of ! So sad this place will closing its doors but it will always have a special place in our hearts

Despite the rain, what a great evening! I had researched local luaus available during our long day…read morein 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!

We had wonderful time at our first Luau! I was a little disappointed that this one was at a…read morewaterpark, as this backdrop made it feel not as authentic, but once the sun started to go down it was amazing!! They did a great job making it interactive, and teaching us about the different Polynesian cultures. The dancers were amazing, the food was great, great sunset made for really nice photos. Something i feel like they could have done better was the seating, they know how many people booked ahead of time, yet they still set up so many tables and MANY were left empty. I didn't like this at all, i felt like when i was taking my pictures i kept thinking to myself, I didnt want to show the empty tables, cause it would look like this place cant event fill up the venue it must not be good. Just my two cents. Overall i think it was an amazing experience. Its defiantly not cheap and not sure i would do it again, but once in a lifetime thing, I dont retreat one bit!!