Top 10 Luaus in Maui

This is quite a large luau and it’s perfect for the whole family. They offer both communal picnic-style tables and more conventional tables with chairs. You can expect for there to be around 500 guests in attendance on each night of the week.

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

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

This luau is no longer a buffet, nor is there a walk-up bar. Guests are now served at their tables.

Guests of the Feast at Mokapu will enjoy a Polynesian cultural and culinary journey in the most beautiful space in Wailea. This Maui luau takes place on the lawn of the Andaz Maui Resort, right next to one of Maui’s best beaches, Mokapu Beach. The Feast at Mokapu offers both premium and classic seating, but no matter where you sit you will enjoy a breathtaking Southside sunset. It is the perfect backdrop to the most authentic luau in all of Maui.

This exclusive event starts out with your choice of handcrafted cocktails and fine dining. The award-winning culinary team prepares the best traditional Hawaiian dishes at Andaz Maui. The Poke is exceptionally fresh, and the Kalua Pork just melts in your mouth. Sit back, relax and enjoy the three-course authentic Hawaiian feast. Sip on a hand-crafted Mai Tai and take in a gorgeous Maui sunset.

The show includes interactive Hawaiian storytelling and will take guests on the historic journey of the Polynesians who first settled on Maui. The show is full of traditional music and dance and has a fantastic fire dancer finale that will keep guests on the edges of their seats.

The Feast at Mokapu is both family-friendly and the perfect choice for those looking for an intimate luau while in Maui. This is a smaller luau and is one of the most romantic ones on Maui. It’s one of the top activities that couples will not want to miss.

Another thing that sets this Maui luau apart from the others is that the entertainment and the food are intertwined. Through both the show and the meal, guests will travel through the history of many Polynesian cultures like those of Hawaii, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Tahiti, and Samoa.

Beginning with Hawaii, the show starts with a beautiful oli (chant) and mele (song). It continues with Hawaiian hula performances that tell stories of Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island of Hawaii. During this part of the show, the menu’s first course is served. Guests will love the garden jasmine rice with a hibiscus soy puree, lomi-lomi salmon and poi. Last but not least, there is the Kalua Pua’a, a delicious version of Hawaii’s famous, slow-roasted pork dish.

As the performance continues its journey through Polynesia, guests hear Maori chanting, and watch Tahitian dance and real Samoan fire dancing. During these acts, the next three courses of the menu will highlight some delicacies and food staples from each region.

Feast at Lele is one of the most incredible luaus in all of Hawaii. The setting is just so spectacular and the cuisine is designed and created by a top Maui chef. It unveils a true epicurean adventure that plays into the entertainment of the evening.

Myths of Maui includes some great complimentary cocktails and a show that features Hawaiian hula, Polynesian dance, and an exciting fire knife finale. The evening kicks off with the traditional Imu Ceremony. This is the unearthing of a pig that is cooked in an underground oven.

The dinner menu is a traditional Hawaiian feast. There are assorted salads, lomi-lomi salmon, poi, Hawaiian dinner rolls, vegetables, Molokai sweet potato, steamed rice, Asian-style chicken, Kalua pork (from the Imu), beef and fresh fish. They also offer a special kids menu and there is an assortment of desserts like the coconut haupia. The meal here is served as an assisted buffet.

For those who enjoy tiki cocktail culture, Myths of Maui serves up many traditional tropical drinks like Mai Tais, Blue Hawaiis, and the Hana Hou.

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 would like to sit closer to the stage, it’s highly advised that you get here early. There’s a pre-show Hawaiian hula performance with live music, and the dinner is an enhanced plated dinner with desserts served tableside.

There are more than a few stand-out items on the menu. Check out their kalua pork, macadamia nut encrusted Mahi Mahi, medallions of Molokai purple sweet potatoes, creamed taro leaf with coconut milk, and fresh ahi poke. They also offer a keiki buffet for the kids with some more basic choices like chicken nuggets and penne pasta.

The Maui Nui Luau perfectly tells the magical stories of Polynesia with song, hula dance, and more. It takes place on the beachfront and there is a three-course dinner served tableside. Guests will love the fresh flower lei greeting, traditional Hawaiian cooking, Imu Ceremony, Hawaiian games, and Polynesian crafts.

The menu at Maui Nui Luau is full of traditional luau fare and locally sourced ingredients. Some favorites to start off with include the Waipoli Greens, Pohole Fern Salad, Cucumber Namasu, and the Poke. There is also the Steamed Opakapaka (Hawaiian Snapper), Molokai Potatoes with a Coconut Butter Glaze, Kalua Pig, and Teriyaki Steak. Make sure to try some of their variety of mouthwatering desserts.

There’s a wide array of Polynesian entertainment put on throughout the show, and it comes to an end with an amazing fire-knife dance performance.

When it comes to the menu, the Wailele Polynesian Luau is first rate. There is such a stunning array of traditional luau favorites that are each taken up a notch by all of the locally-grown ingredients that they use.

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

The keiki (kids) menu has 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 entertainment at this luau is so beautiful, graceful, and awe-inspiring. The story weaves through ancient Hawaiian history and folklore, and touches on fishing, gathering, voyaging, and earth elements. Presented by Tihati Productions, this is a show that displays a wealth of knowledge and respect for Hawaiian culture.

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

Upon arrival, guests are welcomed into an evening of wonder with a traditional Imu Ceremony and tropical cocktails. It’s a family-style luau, and the cuisine is served at the table.

The luau feast here at the Aha’aina Wailea is so delicious. The menu is full of high-quality Hawaiian foods, and the presentation is first-class. Some items to write home about are the Ahi Poke, Maui Paniolo Grilled Flank Steak, and the Traditional Kalua Pig.

This is a first-rate luau show that is as culturally informative as it is beautiful. It truly honors the traditions of the Hawaiian ancestors.

Onboard a Maui Sunset Luau Cruise, guests can sail Maui’s waters with 360-degree panoramic views of the ocean. They will also love the show put on by Polynesian dancers, and an open bar stocked with tropical cocktails, Napa and Central Valley wines, and local micro-brewed beers. The Pride of Maui boasts an expert crew who knows how to treat their visitors to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on Maui.

The Maui Sunset Luau Cruise menu starts off with an Island Fruit Display and Assorted Cheeses with Artisan Crackers. Dinner offerings include Island-style Baby Back Ribs, Shoyu Chicken, Coconut Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Stir Fry Vegetables, and Maui Gold Pineapple Slaw. Make sure that you save some room for the Tropical Desserts!