Top 10 Luaus in Maui

Another aspect that makes this Maui luau stand apart is that the entertainment and the cuisine coincide, and travel through the history of many Polynesian cultures like Hawaii, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Tahiti, and Samoa.

Beginning with Hawaii, the show starts with a beautiful oli (chant) and mele (song) and continues with Hawaiian hula performances that depict stories of Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island of Hawaii. During this part of the show, the first course of the menu serves banana and sweet potato chips with a tropical ginger and seaweed salsa, kalua pork seasoned with Hawaiian salt. Also, paniolo dried cured beef and Maui poi with pickled vegetables and more chef specials that rotate daily.

As the performance continues its journey through Polynesia, guests experience Maori chanting, Tahitian dance, Samoan fire dancing, and a second thru fourth-course menu that highlights delights and food stables from each region.

Feast at Lele is one of the most incredible luaus in all of the Hawaiian Islands. The setting is spectacular, the cuisine is designed and created by a top Maui chef, and it uncovers a true epicurean adventure that plays into the entertainment of the evening.

Upon arrival, general seating guests are greeted with a shell lei, and VIP tables are greeted with a fresh orchid lei. All guests are welcomed with their choice of a Mai Tai or a tropical fruit punch.

General seats are not assigned pre-arrival, so if you’d like to sit closer to the stage, it’s highly advised that you arrive early. There’s a pre-show Hawaiian hula performance and live music, and the cuisine is a Polynesian-style buffet.

Stand out menu items include their kalua pork, macadamia nut encrusted Mahi Mahi, medallions of Molokai purple sweet potatoes, creamed taro leaf with coconut milk, and fresh ahi poke. For children, they also offer a keiki buffet with a more basic menu like chicken nuggets and penne pasta.

Perfect for the whole family, this is quite a large luau. You can expect 500 guests in attendance every night of the week. They offer both communal picnic-style tables and conventional tables with chairs.

Upon arrival, guests are greeted with a fresh flower lei. Pre-show activities include local Maui vendors for Maui souvenir shopping, and an opportunity to begin the evening with a tropical cocktail or premium libations from the bar.

The menu at the Old Lahaina Luau is a traditional Polynesian feast with kalua pork, Lau Lau, Maui-style fish, grilled steak, chicken long rice, island-style chicken, taro, sweet potatoes, local-style fried rice, taro leaf stew, pohole fern salad, lomi lomi salmon, a delicious island crab salad, local style desserts, and more.

The evening begins with a traditional orchid lei greeting and an Imu Ceremony which is the unearthing of a pig that was cooked in an underground oven. Located oceanfront, Myths of Maui includes complimentary cocktails, and the show features Hawaiian hula, Polynesian dance, and an exciting fire knife finale.

The dinner menu is a traditional Hawaiian feast with assorted salads, lomi lomi salmon, poi, Hawaiian dinner rolls, vegetables, Molokai sweet potato, steamed rice, Asian-style chicken, Kalua pork (from the Imu), beef, fresh fish, a special kids menu, and assorted desserts like coconut haupia.

For those that enjoy tiki cocktail culture, Myths of Maui provides opportunities to delight is a variety of traditional tropical cocktails like Mai Tais, Blue Hawaiis, and the Hana Hou.

There’s an array of Polynesian entertainment throughout the show, and it ends with a fire-knife dance performance.

In terms of luau food, the Wailele Polynesian Luau provides a stunning array of traditional luau favorites with a bit of an upgrade because they utilize a lot of locally grown ingredients on the menu.

Pupus (appetizers) include Lomi Lomi salmon, pipikaula poke (peppered dried beef), Kula greens, Maui Gold pineapple, and more. The main course features kalua pork, Huli Huli chicken, steamed i’a (fish), dry mein noodles, Molokai sweet potatoes, and other tasty favorites. Desserts are delicious with many options like lilikoi (passionfruit) cheesecake and pineapple upside-down cake.

The Keiki Buffet provides a mixed greens salad with ranch dressing, cheeseburger sliders, chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, fresh tropical fruit, and chocolate chip cookies.

Complimentary shuttle service is available from the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, and The Westin Nanea Ocean Resort Villas.

The Maui Nui Luau uniquely captures the remarkable and magical stories of Polynesia with song, hula dance, and entertainment. This luau is located beachfront and provides an all-you-can-eat luau buffet. All guests will surely enjoy the fresh flower lei greeting, traditional Hawaiian cooking, an Imu Ceremony, Hawaiian games, and Polynesian crafts.

The menu at Maui Nui Luau is full of traditional luau favorites and locally sourced ingredients. Favorite items include Waipoli Greens, Pohole Fern Salad, Cucumber Namasu, Poke, Steamed Opakapaka (Hawaiian Snapper), Molokai Potatoes with a Coconut Butter Glaze, Kalua Pig, Teriyaki Steak, and a variety of mouthwatering desserts.

Families traveling with kids will love this luau for the pre-show entertainment that includes Hawaiian games, and island-style craft vendors. At the blow of the conch shell, guests are invited into the dining area to enjoy a lovely selection of traditional luau foods. Once everyone’s bellies are full, the entertainment begins.

Guests will be transported back into time when Tahitians and Polynesian voyagers landed in Hawaii. Through chanting, song, and dance, guests will experience the hopes and desires of Hawaii’s inhabitants, and see glimpses into the sorcery and magic that Hawaiian gods inspired in their people.

In addition to Polynesian dance and Hawaiian hula, this show also features an exciting firewalk!

Upon arrival, guests are greeted with a flower lei and have opportunities to take photos with the cast in full costume. Next, there’s a traditional Imu Ceremony, and guests enjoy tropical cocktails, an open bar, and are next led to the seating area.

The luau menu at the Aha’aina Wailea is really delicious. Items to write home about include the Ahi Poke, Maui Paniolo Grilled Flank Steak, and the Traditional Kalua Pig. The menu is full of high-quality Hawaiian foods, and the entertainment is top-notch. By honoring the traditions of Hawaiian ancestors, they have more than successfully created a luau show that is as culturally informative as it is beautiful.

The luau entertainment is beautiful, graceful, and awe-inspiring as it travels through ancient Hawaiian history and folklore; fishing, gathering, voyaging, and earth elements. Presented by Tihati Productions, this is a show that displays a lot of knowledge and respect for Hawaiian culture.

At the Te Au Moana Luau, guests will enjoy a flower lei greeting, pre-show activities, traditional Hawaiian cooking, an Imu Ceremony, romance, lavish song, and dance.

The evening also includes an interactive ‘awa drinking ceremony, lei-making, and talk-story sessions between guests and presenters.

The menu at Migrations is genuinely fantastic. With locally sourced, chef-made Pacific-Rim fusion cuisine, all guests will be more than satisfied. Menu ingredients are locally sourced, and the food is a more sophisticated version of traditional luau foods. For those that have already experienced a traditional Hawaiian luau, this may be a good option for a different type of evening of Hawaiian entertainment.