Open List Home >> Lahaina, HI >> Recreation & Sports >> Sports Clubs & Organizations >> Old Lahaina Luau
Polos T-Shirts Sweats Hats Jackets Uniforms Bags & more - No Minimums!
3.0 of 5 stars.
Just OK. The perfect way to describe this Luau. I have been to other Luaus and was more impressed. Paradise Cove Luau west of Honolulu was much better. Make reservations early because the seating...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I went to this luau and had a great time. First off the staff and service there is amazing: very friendly and funny. The price for the luau is pretty expensive but i believe it is well...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
how could you go to hawaii and not see a luau? this is the top rated luau in all of the islands so i decided to def make it on my must-do list.the 95 price tag is steep but well worth it for a show,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Let's start with the positives...there is the open bar. Unlike the other reviews that call this "free alcohol," this is the ONLY thing that even comes close to justifying the price!The server we had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
I will be one of the few negatives here. I am actually pretty surprised by the positive reviews. This is about $100 a person -- it includes dinner and a hula show. First, the food was pretty bad....
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the most expensive luau I've ever been to, but since it was a friend's birthday and we were all on vacation, what the hell, right?It's a very traditional luau. No wow-tactics here. No...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
The Pros: -Open Bar! -Great food...I absolutely loved the lau lau and the tuna & tako poke.-Gorgeous location...perfect for taking pictures with the family.-Attentive & very organized staff.The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
We were a bit leery that this was just a tourist trap, but if this is what a tourist trap is, sign me up! Between the free drinks, food, gorgeous setting, and great service, we absolutely got our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
The old staple is still going strong after all these years. I first saw the Old Lahaina show over 15 years ago. The stories, the backbone to the whole thing, are just as good today. Now, they also...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I just went here yesterday and like everyone mentions you immediately get lei's and greeted with a drink (Mai Tai or juice). We arrived about an hour early and found parking across the street (we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends recommend this luau, so my husband and I went to check it out. The parking lot next tot he luau is small so we parked across the street. The staff was there guiding people where to park,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
The night previous we had experienced the WORST dinner cruise known to man...so maybe our expectations were set lower than they could have been, but WOW! We felt so welcome upon arrival. It was like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
We really enjoyed it... the great buzz helped too. It was all timed very nicely... I don't feel like I waited on anything. The food was decent... except for the poi... I don't know how they do it. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
First time in Maui = attend a luau. isn't that how it goes? After much research, I decided to go with Old Lahaina Luau. Honestly, I wanted to go to a Luau for the experience. I wasn't expecting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone who goes to Hawaii will end up going to a luau. When I visited Maui, one of the must do activities was the Old Lahaina Luau. It starts up around 6pm I think. The parking lot is teeny tiny and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
If this is "The Best Luau on Maui" then you're not missing much. I liked how I was greeted with a Mai Tai. The Server took good care of us and kept the Margaritas coming. The food was very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
My first luau and I'm totally conflicted by loving the show but being very unimpressed with the food. The dancing was great. The time passed so fast I was a little surprised when it was over. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Open bar, awesome view of Lahaina harbor, great food with a huge selection, and entertainment before, during and after (if you count the photo ops with the dancers) dinner. What more could you want in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
My first luau and it was freaking awesome! The grounds were beautiful with an amazing view of the ocean/water. We had mat seating which I personally think is the best way to view the luau itself. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely worth attending if you have never done a luau on all of Hawaii. The place is quite big, but very organized. There is overflow parking across the street at the mall, where you will be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
It Rained on us, and it still gets 5 stars.Moreso, it was 92$ each, our first time we tried to go got canceled because of rain, and the people at our table were trying really hard to be miserable, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
It's the only Luau i will go to. Boy can they shake it! The setting is beautiful! I'm sad thinking about it right now because i wish i was there...poor me.
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a professional production from start to finish. That being said it is a very serious luau, not like the other luaus on the island. Starting from the check-in the staff was very friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Aloha `oe, aloha `oe I can say this was hands down a great time. This was my first luau, and from what I've heard from those who went, including my boyfriend, this is one of the best you can go to on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best luau I've ever been to...great entertainment, awesome food, and free drinks!The maitais flowed like water, the pork was absolutely perfect and the seafood was out of this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only luau I've been to. The setting is perfect, the drinks were good, and the food was great. The show itself was good, but after a bit seemed repetitive. I know that fire dancers are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a great experience and far better than the luau I went to a couple of years back in Kauai. We were sitting at a table with 3 other couples ranging from late 20's to late 70's. It was a fun...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
**This is a continuation of the initial review, in case the conversation link gets shut down**After the Imu Presentation you are asked to go back to your seat for the beginning of the luau dinner....
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Lu'au! Hella food, friendly staff, great dancers, and cute waiters/bartenders. Well-organized and highly recommendable. If anything, it's funny to watch social interactions of us people in an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Still the best luau on Maui, and it changes every year.It's the most expensive, hardest to get tickets to, and still the best. Old Lahaina Luau does everything right. Trays for drinks as you walk...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I guess since this was my first luau I can't say I am an expert on them. But I enjoyed this luau greatly. Luaus are fun for food and performance, and this one excels in both areas. I found the pork to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
Full Review »
We have been to the Old Laina Luau twice now. We went 10 years ago and then last August. The show and the food are spectacular. Their drinks weren't that good though. I believe they have sacrificed quality by...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a great choice we made to attend this of the many luaus available in Maui. Although it was our first, the luau was great with the performances, food was good as well as the service. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I guess Luau's just aren't my thing. Everyone was raving about this and while it was nice it just didn't rock my socks off. Upon arrival they gave me a flower for my hair that smelled amazing and a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
2 words for you. **** AHI POKE****Eat as much of it as you can because it is sooo good!The drinks were too sweet for my liking but the pork was delicious and the AHI POKE was to die for. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This was a fantastic Luau. The setting was gorgeous and the entertainment top notch and very enjoyable. The staff fun and energetic and make you feel good. The food- was really bad, but I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Hawaiian luaus are like Batman movies. If you've seen one, you've pretty much seen them all...with exceptions.The Old Lahaina Luau was the fifth luau I've been to, and the third one I've been to on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
3rd Day in MAUI, Sunday 9/14/08Great performances, good food, open bar drinks. What more can you ask for at a Luau! If you need to go to a luau your best bet is to go here. Especially if someone in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Very pretty and I liked my fresh flower lei... the food was so-so and the drinks were syrupy sweet, so sweet I couldn't even finish them. And where was the souvenir photographer? I actually wanted one...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I were very excited for the Old Lahaina Luau, after reading all the great reviews However, our own experience was less than memorable. We've both been to better luaus than this by...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
Full Review »
I was very impressed by this place. Before the dinner and show, there were many areas to walk around in and see the Hawaiian culture. I learned how to hula dance! They also cook a pig inside of the ground,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2008
Full Review »
I've been to this luau for both breakfast and dinner, and both experiences were awesome. Both include cultural activities, and very cool souvenirs to buy. I learned how to hula dance! We also got to try poi...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my second visit to the best luau on the island because it is the most traditional and accurate depiction of Hawaii culture and tradition. We got LUCKY because we called on a whim and someone...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first luau, so I don't have any real standards to compare it to, but in my opinion, it was pretty great. We made online reservations early on (like two months early) and chose traditional...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great time at the Old Lahaina Luau. We were greeted with fresh leis and mai tais. You can take professional pictures along the beach with no obligation to buy if you don't like them, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the Old Lahaina Luau twice. The first time was in '97 before I moved to San Francisco (I'm a Maui native, born and raised) at their old location on 505 Front Street. It was a great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Have to say - all the guidebooks recommend it, and there is a reason why. We called a bit too late and didn't get a reservation immediately. Instead we got put on a waiting list, and they called us...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the greetings from the pearly teethed, tanned, naked chested, beautiful island boys who greet you. (Having my gorgeous 22 yo daughter helped)The buffet was not gourmet, but authentic in flavors....
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I know it is touristy, but it so much fun and the view is priceless!!! Food, drink, entertainment all are great. The staff is hilarious and very helpful!! I was a bit skeptical because I normally...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a must-do event when in Lahaina!Like everyone said, it is great times. Good, bottomless drinks. Great, AYCE food. Fun entertainment. Overall great value for the money.I am currently trying...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a LARGE Luau....caters to 500 guests a night, but they are very efficient. If you're looking for a small and intimate luau, i would recommend doing the "Feast at Lele". Guest (over 21) are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Great performances, service, and food. After all the reviews, I don't think there is much more to add - everything was wonderful.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
bf insisted that we go to a laua on our first trip to hawaii.. i was kind of surprised. my impression of lauas are what you see in hokey 1990s sitcoms, where the family goes and the teenage...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I received reservations for Old Lahaina Luau as a gift from her mom. Let me say that between the weather, food, drinks, entertainment and customer service, this was one of the best dining...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Go with an open mind and you should find that everything about this lu`au is incredible! From the food, dancing, and ever so important history that it provides, the Old Lahaina Lu`au has far...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Maui Revealed. Buy the book. I ordered tickets to the Old Lahaina Luau prior to arriving in Maui based on their recommendation that this was the best and most authentic around. They were right. First,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Having never been to a luau before, I really had no idea what to expect. I had visions of a very rustic, beach side setting, with a few picnic tables or mats laid out on the sand to sit and eat on, a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
Full Review »
Fire baton spinning, Hawaiin native climing a tree, authentic pig roast, poi (yuk, not my thing), chance for audience participation. Kids enjoyed it too. Great dinner entertainment. Beautiful dancers too.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
i have nothing else to compare it to, but i second ms. christine k.'s review. go for the traditional seating, youll be up close to the "pork" n "poke". "SHAKA!"
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Traditional Hawaiian-style buffet, open bar, watching half naked Hawaiian people dance all night = time of your life. The best lu'au in Hawaii.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
As far as luaus go, this was terrific. We went in Sept 2007, and bought our tickets (mat seating) in August. We sat right up front also, seats 1 and 3. We were so glad we had the mat seating, even if...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
we arrived at the Old Lahaina Luau at around 6pm, which was perfect timing to check out the sunset. There was a good amount of pre-show activities, such as the guy that was weaving a fish net, learn...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVED IT!!!We booked it 7 months in advance, so we got Table #1. It was GREAT. The mat seating was perfect (even if "Maui Revealed" doesn't recommend it; trust me it was FUN and comfy!)Food was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
The Old Lahaina Luau had very good food, a nice ocean view, and a very nice (and authentic) hula show. The emphasis on the show was to tell stories of the islands using music and dance so those...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry to be a 5 star killer, but this Luau, although good, was not great. Here is the good news. Its polished, the food is really excellent and the location is very very nice. Its a bit pricey for a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
First trip to Maui, 2nd Luau in my life and the best Luau of my life! We really had the best time here even though it rained during the performance. Even though the weather didn't agree with us, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Well worth the money for the experience. Save your $$ and do one Luau in your life-this one!The Old Lahaina Luau was recommended to us by the Expedia folks all the way on the island of Oahu. That's a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
Full Review »
We went here in October, 2005 on a recommendation and were very pleased. The grounds were gorgeous and natural, unlike most luaus that are hosted ...
gusto.com - user review - 06/04/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a show that everyone that comes to Maui has to see. It's the best Luau that I've ever been to. The dancing, atomsphere, food, and the wait staff are sooooooo traditional hawaiian (or so I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
So, it was Thanksgiving in Maui and what better place to have a turkey dinner than at the Old Lahaina Luau. I heard about this place on The Travel Channel and they had it as one of the top 10 in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone who's been to Maui always recommends the Old Lahaina Luau (http://www.oldlahainaluau.com/index_main.html) as the best choice for Luau fun. My sister is a professional Polynesian/Tahitian...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Da Best on the Island!If I am not mistaken it is the only Luau not associated with a hotel.It is right on the beach. Parking in the mini mall across the strett is acceptable. And if you leave with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
it seems i'm the only one who didn't think that the luau was fabulous. we had the concierge make us reservations when we checked into our hotel. we had no problem getting seats on the night of our...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
When you hear the word "Luau" sometimes "cheese" (not the Wisconsin kind) flashes across your brain. Been to a few (please don't ask). The one in Oahu WAS cheesy. But Old Lahaina's is a definitely a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
A fun evening! At first, you grab a Mai Tai and mingle around the grounds, where there are people cutting taro stalks, shredding coconuts, chiseling wood sculptures, making lei's, taking pictures,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
this luau lives up to the hype. expect authentic hawaiian cultural education, beautiful choreography, ripped tattooed men in loincloths, lovely hawaiian ladies in coconut bikinis, pretty good food,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
Full Review »
I've been to several luaus on Maui, and this is clearly the best. They are organized (I had a credit due, and when I gave my name to the greeter in the parking lot across the street, they knew I had a credit...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2007
Full Review »
Best Hawaiian Luau I've been to. While there may be better ones out there, I was fully satisfied with what this one had to offer. ...
gusto.com - user review - 01/21/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I booked our mat seats for August in December - which really paid off because we had the best seats in the house. We were actually seats 1 and 3. I don't see why people have problems with the mat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Most expensive Luau on Maui, sentimental love birds/couples just litter up the whole place, along with some lone riders and family folks.Food sucked, and no I'm not going back to a Luau. Rather see it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Recommended! Awesome location, great scenic sunset, giant buffet, HOT hula girls, oh and did I mention an open bar??? This was my first luau in Hawaii and I was not disappointed. Great...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Had a fantastic time at this Luau.The food was good. You are right on the ocean and the show is fantastic!I would recommend the traditional seating. Makes the experience just that much better.The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
Full Review »
When we were planning our Hawaiian honeymoon, the one thing my husband (then fiance) insisted on was getting to see a luau.Based on the recommendations from posters on a wedding website, I went wi...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/13/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
The hula gals and guys at this "traditional" luau are seriously taut, muscular, and gorgeous. I had my picture taken with a couple of them, and I if you take a magnifying glass to the photo, you may...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just chime in with the rest of my fellow Yelpers. This luau is the ONLY one I'd recommend on any of the islands. It gives you a good glimpse of a real Hawaiian luau, and not some cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I started out really reluctant about going to a Luau. I thought this was a place for overweight Nebraskaners, and that Don Ho would be singing tiny bubbles at the table. One of my college...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I had read this was the best luau in Hawaii. We went to 2--one at the PCC on Oahu and this one. Old Lahaina was better by far in every respect. The food was excellent--even the local stuff that was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
Full Review »
Going to a luau is one of those things you simply have to do if you are visiting the Hawaiian islands. We opted to go to one when we were on Maui. The Old Lahaina Luau lived up to its reputation as th...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/24/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
In my opinion, the Old Lahaina Luau is the only luau worth going to on the island. And I'm not just being a jerk - it's just that luaus are quite expensive, no matter where you go, and the Old...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, now I understand what all the fuss over luau's is all about. It's the next morning, and my stomach is still trying to process the delicious blend of seafood, hawaiian salads, grilled meats,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2006
Full Review »
We been twice Once every year we were in Maui. Other than the wait to get in it is a great time a beautiful show and great food I Highly Recommend you try this one at least once. We'll be there again this...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2006
Full Review »
My family and Friends attended last Month (July 2005). Last time I was there was 1996 on our honeymoon. They had the fire eater/dancer/jugglers. Also they have the beginning of the show w/ the queen riding the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2005
Full Review »
Great food. Super entertainment. Don't isit on the mats unless you can be comfortable there for two hours or more.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2005
Full Review »
While more expensive than most Luaus in the area, it is definitely worth the price. From the magnificent sunset view to the ceremonial raising of the pig from the buried oven to the incredible feast and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2003
Full Review »
What you pay for is the experience. A fantastic show, pretty good luau food and a great view of the ocean in the background. The dancers were excellent, shaking their hulas like there was no tomorrow. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2003
Full Review »
We went to this luau while vacationing in Maui because so many people raved that it was the best one. Having been to a luau many years ago on Oahu, I did have something to compare it to. This luau was...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2003
Full Review »
a hawaii tradition...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
Full Review »
regarded as one of hawaii's best luaus, this west maui spectacle has been featured in national geographic traveler and many other publications. it recently moved to a new, larger location, which is modeled...
wcities.com - user review
Full Review »
celebrated for its integrity, its food, and its dance, this luau is an authentic glimpse of old hawaii. set in an ocean-side village, it begins as the sun sets and tiki torches take up the fading light. amid...
10best.com - user review
Full Review »
© 2009 Open List
About
|
Contact
|
Advertising
|
|
Terms of Use
|
Privacy Policy
|
Site Map
Some data provided by Localeze Some reviews provided by Yelp.com
