Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
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4.70
Amazing experience
Reviewed by: droth88, 2017/07/15My wife and I attended the Smith Family Luau after the cruise to the fern grotto. The entire experience was amazing. The Smith family themselves were welcoming and gracious, the staff was easy to talk to and helpful. The food was out of this world good, especially for a large buffet. Even a downpour couldn't stop us from having a fantastic time. I recommend the luau to everyone and anyone looking for a once in a lifetime experience.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/07/12 |
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Like many yet so different
Reviewed by: Chris P, 2017/05/20Didn't expect the tropical garden setting. Didn't expect dinner with live music and then the show.
Pleasantly surprised at the subtle differences to others I've been too. Made me sit up and actually really take notice.
Thoroughly enjoyed everything and would recommend this Luau by far.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/17 |
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A great time at Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau!
Reviewed by: Sherri & Tom Boehm, 2016/12/10Smith's is a must to visit when on Kaua'i!!! Beautiful gardens and people who make you feel like extended family! A wonderful time!!
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| Activity Date: | 2016/12/07 |
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This is a must do!
Reviewed by: J & J, 2016/11/13Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau was an amazing experience. The grounds are amazing. There are many different types of Bamboo, Trees, flowers, and birds. The food is beyond delicious and the pork from the imu is mouth watering. The Luau is very colorful, long, and full of history. Loved the fire dancers. The entire family enjoyed their time here.
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Smiths Tropical Pardise Garden Luau
Reviewed by: Frank, 2016/11/10We attended the Smiths Luau and Show. The Luau and Show were very professionally organized. The Smiths have a family business and We would recommend their Luau and Show to anyone in the area. The food was very good, really liked the teriyaki beef and luau pork. The fire dancer at the nightly show was very good.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/26 |
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Amazing!
Reviewed by: Becky Ocampos , 2016/11/03The food was fantastic, the grounds are gorgeous, and the show is absolutely mesmerizing! It was so cool to see all of the different influences that have contributed to the culture that is Hawaii. We cannot wait to come back and experience it again!
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| Activity Date: | 2016/10/31 |
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Show
Reviewed by: Oskars, 2016/08/17Show was amazin, national dances from lot of another cultures, like New Zealand, China etc..
After check in is a small train tour around Botanic garden with guid. Tour is around 15 min, guid show you all kind of trees what you can see in hawaii island.
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| Activity Date: | 2016/08/15 |
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Amazing Luau
Reviewed by: Edith Armenta , 2016/06/18My husband and I had an excellent time there.
We arrived and the staff was very friendly in directing us where to go. As we got into the tram, we were welcomed but a coupe peacocks flapping their feathers. The tour of the garden was very informative and fun. If you get there early you can walk around and take pictures. The food was delicious! There was a live band and taught us how to do the hula. And the show was very entertaining. We definitely recommend this luau. We love the fact that it is family owned.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/26 |
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Kauai's Best Luau
Reviewed by: Jerry Kraft, 2016/03/31We had a wonderful time at the Smith Luau. The site is amazing and utterly beautiful; the connection to Kauai history is impressive and impeccable. We enjoyed visiting and getting to know the other people at our table, even though they were strangers. The food was fantastic, varied and perfectly prepared. We loved the fact that nothing felt rushed or skimpy. The presentation in the theater was exceptionally well performed and really captured the variety of island cultures that have created this Pacific paradise. There was absolutely nothing about this evening that I would have made any different.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/28 |
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Beautiful family business
Reviewed by: Anna, 2015/10/25So glad I went beyond the ship to find this gem of a luau:)
Super friendly people, beautiful grounds, great food! Good value so glad I found them!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/22 |
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Smith's Luau
Reviewed by: Glen Hayden, 2015/10/25The food is great and the Mai Tais flow. What better way to end the day than food, drink, and a show!
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| Activity Date: | 2015/09/28 |
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What you came to Hawaii for
Reviewed by: Diane, 2015/07/13Truly magical experience. Loved the Family feel, mixed with great props and settings. Loved Auntie too!
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| Activity Date: | 2014/08/15 |
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Luau
Reviewed by: Jim, 2015/05/22Fantastic! You could tell the employees love what they do and loved sharing their traditions with us. It was organized and the food was fabulous! The grounds were beautiful and the show was spectacular.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/23 |
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must see
Reviewed by: TN traveler, 2014/12/04I made this a part of my 2nd nights activities and had a wonderful time. I had shuttle service from hotel free to a gorgeous park. The food was excellent and drinks were very good. I had the Mai Tai and Hawaiian punch. Take a camera because the park is amazing. Smoking is near the bathroom , fyi :) this company has best ratings with trip advisor. I would love to see it again. Oh video camera because no flash photos. You need $20 to purchase the photo taken upon arrival. Have fun!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/01 |
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Hawaiin Tradition
Reviewed by: JDowdell, 2014/11/29I've been to several luaus on different islands and Smiths is my favourite by far. Beautiful property to walk around. Buffet dinner is very organized and extremely filling not to mention the free Mai Tai's. Really nice show of Hawaiin style dance as opposed to the "Vegas" act I've seen at other Luaus. And if you are staying in Kapa'a, transportation is included. Definately a "must do " while you are visiting the beautiful island of Kauai
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/05 |
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Best Pork Ever!!! <3
Reviewed by: Chere, 2013/12/28My husband and I had a blast!!! The food, entertainment, drinks, and animals were all amazing!
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| Activity Date: | 2013/03/08 |
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Excellent Luau
Reviewed by: Jen & John Sustachek, 2013/10/28This is was an excellent night! Great food and plenty of it, great show too! We really enjoyed the music they played during dinner even allowing us to dance. The grounds are spectacular with all the trees and beautiful flowers!! Best luau we have ever been to
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Reviewed by: Yiliang Zou, 2013/08/23Good experience at Hawaii. Can not miss it in your life! There is very good environments in the place. Everything is good taste there!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/20 |
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Awesome Experience
Reviewed by: Donna, 2012/10/11Our family had never been to Hawaii before and a friend at work suggested the Luau at the Smith Planatation and we were so excited. We had a really great time and the staff are so friendly. I would definitely go back.
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great luau
Reviewed by: David and Donna Kirk, 2012/09/11Great food, beautiful area and great enternainment
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Smiths Tropical Paradise Luau Kauai
Reviewed by: Peggy - World Traveler, 2012/08/11This was amazing !!!
The Smith family really know how to put on a show!
Pros: Great food, awesome gardens, great fun time, plenty of time to have fun and take pictures. Easy fun experience. Great for ANYONE! Lots of peacocks to take photos with. Great staff. The after show was AMAZING cultural world tour far beyond my experiences at othe Luau's. It could easily compete with a Lav Vegas show!! You have to see to believe! Iwon't share more to avoid giving too much away. Smith's is one of the best Luau in Kauai. Even my teenager had a ball ! She was grinning ear to ear. PRICELESS!
Con: Its a really BIG CROWD becauses they seat so many, there's lots of people you eat with etc but not overwhelming. Just alot.
What to take with you. SunGlasses, mosquito spray, camera of course, easy dress (Where something comfy, pretty or fun). Hawaii dress or whatever. Its easy and nice.
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Beautiful!
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2011/09/03We enjoyed this luau a lot. We've been to several luaus on Oahu, but the ground where this luau sits is just so pretty. They have a tram that goes around the property, and we even fed peacocks that roam around freely. We even saw a local wedding that was taking place.
The foods were really good, and we definitely enjoyed their open bar. We had 3, 4 of their mai tai drinks, and they made it just perfect. Foods were great so were the entertainment during the show.
Although we enjoyed the show, I thought they could improve it a little more. It was cool to see dances from non-Polynesian countries such as Japan, China and Philippines, but they could add more story line to the whole show instead of presenting it like a mix-plate. The fire knife dance was pretty good, and everyone was in awe.
All in all, I highly recommend this luau if you go to Kauai. You will have a good time for sure.
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Smith's Luau
Reviewed by: Bill from Niles IL, 2009/11/11We have been to many luaus on all the islands and this is one of the best. The food was plentiful and very enjoyable. The host and his father 2nd and 3rd generation we very informative and available to every one. They worked the tables and made sure everyone felt at home.
The entertainment during dinner was continuious. We even had a couple get engaged after the hula class. Very sweet.The bar service was fast and the special drinks well prepared.
The entertainment was very professional and varied dances form the different pacific islands. The special effects were just great.
Would we go back. In a heart beat.
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What a Great Luau!
Reviewed by: Tom and Lori, 2009/10/02We could not pass up the opportunity to tell you Thank You for this Great experience! The group of people who put on this Luau need a giant pat on the back or better yet a big hug. They really put on a great show and it is clear they have fun doing it. Please tell them Thank you. By the way... we really adored the little pregnant hula girl. Aloha.
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Reviewed by: Alan Shapiro, 2008/03/30We enjoyed the food and the entertainment. The grounds and the birds were wonderful. Worth the money for this experience.
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Beautiful grounds and good food!
Reviewed by: Michelle, 2008/01/29We had a fabulous time here at the Luau! The food was really good, especially in comparison the luau at the Polynesian Center on Oahu. However, the show wasn't as good as the Poly center. You can also walk the grounds before the luau and then see them dig up the pig for dinner. The grounds were gorgeous. We even got to see a runaway pig! He somehow snuck out of the pen and they hadn't been able to catch him. The Flora all around the gardens were just magnificent! Definitely a must see!
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Reviewed by: bushes, 2008/01/26First I would recommend paying the extra $5 to go into the Gardens early. You will want to spend more time looking around than the time after the tram ride permits since it is so beautiful. The welcome was great and the tram ride was a treat and the setting for the dancing was gorgeous. I've never been to a luau before so I don't know how it compares to others, but we thouroughly enjoyed it. The dinner portion felt like a wedding reception and it was fun to have an opportunity to learn the hula.
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