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HawaiiBound Oct 6th, 2003 02:11 PM

Luau on Maui or Oahu
 
We are looking for the best luau on Maui and Oahu. Thanks for your help

puddy Oct 6th, 2003 05:20 PM

Old Lahaina Luau on Maui is often regarded as the best. I went and enjoyed it but I have nothing to compare it to. Food was decent but not great. Show was good.


islandmom Oct 6th, 2003 07:51 PM

I like Paradise Cove luau the best for location and activities. Plus the show.

bogart Oct 7th, 2003 06:02 AM

We enjoyed the Feast at Lele - it's run by the same folks that do the OLL. Food, atmoshphere, entertainment etc. was all fantastic!

jomale Oct 7th, 2003 06:43 AM

We just got back from a trip to maui and kauai and went to the Old Lahaina Luau. It was fantastic. It is not one of those tacky touristy luau's with fire eating. It is an authentic luau that has a great presentation with a historical twist. It has been voted best luau in Hawaii, and I see why. The food was fantastic, the people were friendly, everything was tasteful and classy.

luv2go Oct 7th, 2003 07:53 AM

I don't think that I am a'food snob' but there is NO WAY I would consider the food at the Old Lahaina Luau to be fantastic. It was passable buffet food at best!

Rusty Oct 7th, 2003 12:01 PM

Jomale, ALL commercial luaus are tacky and touristy and no self respecting Hawaiian would be caught at one. There is nothing wrong with that as most tourist attractions are tacky, but don't let yourself be fooled into believing that there is anything authentic about commercial luaus.

Postal Oct 7th, 2003 02:41 PM

I've been to every luau on Oahu and Maui (I was the entertainment/leisure editor of a newspaper there for three years) and I liked Old Lahaina Luau the best. Needless to say, however, I don't intend to ever go to a luau again!

vivi Oct 7th, 2003 08:19 PM

Nobody goes to a luau for the food, LOL.

Overall, I like the low key approach at Old Lahaina Luau. The others seem very cheesy in comparison.

I have been to almost every luau on Kauai and Maui; I much prefer a lovely dinner at a top restaurant over the luau experience. Maybe a nice evening at House Without A Key in Waikiki....aaaaahhhhhh....

But I understand that visitors are hellbent on attending a luau. You would certainly have a memorable evening at the OLL on Maui...that is my pick.


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