Page 3) Things to Do in Kauai in 2025 – Tours & Activities

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

great night of entertainment

Reviewed by: Connie

The performance was very entertaining and professional. The only issue I had was not being able to clearly hear the moderator who was on stage and telling the story. I had to read the details on the brochure to know what was going on. But the show was great and we also enjoyed the grounds and the vendors who were outside.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/03/18
Activity Date:	2023/02/21

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

Server issues - good show

Reviewed by: Davis Family of 10

The Luau event location where we ate and viewed the show was all under roof - very large roof. There is not a bad seat in the place with excellent viewing. The 3-man band for our show was outstanding! They wove the dancing and other acts into an historical account which added interest to the hula and fire dancing. Great costumes and enthusiasm from the performers. The food was medium grade with the desserts below medium grade. The process to be seated was an issue with us as a server is supposed to take you after checking in to your table. No server did that for us. Hence after everyone had been served their salads we noticed nobody brought us a salad. Their head server said since we were not seated properly we were not known to the servers as to who would be serving our table. That was a really bad answer to blame us for their mistake. Once they brought us our salad, they almost immediately were asking us to go through the buffet line for the main course and servers were asking for our unfinished salad plates. Other than this server issue, the venue and show was very good.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2023/03/09
Activity Date:	2023/03/07

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Great food, great show!

Reviewed by: kmarquez

The food was probably the best on the island! I 100% recommend this luau! The venue itself is gorgeous and they let you wander around until the event starts so definitely get there a little early, it's worthwhile! The show itself was great as well.

Don't miss out, definitely a must when in Kauai!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/03/07
Activity Date:	2023/03/01

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

True family atmosphere

Reviewed by: A visitors dream

The tour of the property was phenomenal! Such a warm and engaging family. The food was top notch and the show was beautiful. Highly recommend Smiths Family Luau!! My husband and I truly enjoyed the experience!

Even the peacock was proud

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/03/04
Activity Date:	2023/03/02

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Beautiful property, Excellent Food. Show Is Lacking.

Reviewed by: Yuchen

Really fun Luau!

GLOWS:
- Beautiful property. Got to see a peacock open its tail -Lots of great picture spots on the property.
- The food was delicious!! I finally got to try all the traditional Hawaiian food in one place. Things that I didn't get to order in the restaurants, I got here. And it was All You Can Eat which is always amazing. There was no shortage of food for sure. Since they gave you a ton of time (I think an hour?) to eat, you can take your time and go back for 2nd's or 3rd's. (All you can drink drinks but I don't drink alcohol so I enjoyed their juices which were great too!).
- Pig Ceremony!! I got to see them dig out the pig and see the whole thing. It felt special as Mr. Smith explained all that was happening.
- Good singing and hula dancing! Get on the stage and shake your booty!!
- Fire dancer in the show was great!
- This is a family run operation and we were told there were 3 generations on the property!! Keep it up!
- I appreciated the shout outs for all the celebrations that everyone was doing. From Birthdays to Anniversaries and everything in between. One big party!

GROWS:
- Honestly, a Luau is part food and part show and the show was really just lacking. There was no spirit in the performers. I'm not sure if they were bored/tired of doing it night after night or what but I felt almost bad for them(mainly the ladies). The crew was small so they had to do a lot of different dances with the same performers, there was no energy or spirit in any of the dances. Favorite part was definitely the Fire dancer - he was fantastic. The guys also carried a lot more energy than the ladies. I do appreciate the way they tried to incorporate different cultural dances into the show but they all started to look the same after one or two dances. I would've left halfway through the show if it weren't for the fire dancer at the end.

Fire dancer!
All the foods!
THE PIG!
The stage for the show
Pig ceremony

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/02/23
Activity Date:	2023/02/09

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

Fun

Reviewed by: Good time!

Good time! This was my first Luau, and it was very enjoyable. Very professional establishment and they put the dinner and show on without a glitch.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/01/25
Activity Date:	2023/01/20

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Wonderful evening!

Reviewed by: Joanne P

Everything about this experience was perfect! The grounds are so beautiful. The food was very good and plentiful, as were the drinks! The show was great and I like that it was presented separately from dinner in their amphitheater. Everyone was very welcoming in the true spirit of Aloha!
Over the years, I have attended several luaus in Hawaii, at different venues on 3 of the islands and the Smith Family Luau on Kauai was by far the best!! I’m so glad that when I was researching which luau to choose that I chose them! My husband, our son, our daughter and her fiancé, and I want to extend a huge mahalo to the Smith Family for a wonderful evening!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/01/14
Activity Date:	2022/12/19

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

Go for the show not the food!

Reviewed by: MSC

Pro: sensational show!

Con: rushed diner and so-so food

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/01/05
Activity Date:	2023/01/03

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

Awesome Evening

Reviewed by: Kara

Great evening, there is lots to do and learn on the plantation before the show even begins!

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Packages:	Standard Hawaiian Package (with Poipu Transportation)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/12/21
Activity Date:	2022/12/02

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Above and beyond expectations.

Reviewed by: Jason V

The Smith Family are true Hawaiians. Reasonably priced and gave their all. Best family experience of our trip. Mahalo Smith Family for a memorable experience. A must when coming to Kauai

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Packages:	Show Only Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/12/21
Activity Date:	2022/12/19

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

An Evening to Remember!

Reviewed by: Kara

The train ride was so fun, definitely add this on as you get more of the experience of the plantation!

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/11/10
Activity Date:	2022/10/21

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

Lovely Evening!

Reviewed by: Kara

Lots of experience filled and learning through the night!

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/11/10
Activity Date:	2022/10/14

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

A great luau!

Reviewed by: Kara

Seems like the only big luau on Kauai, and it is beautiful! Make sure to add the train ride!

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/10/12
Activity Date:	2022/09/27

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

colorful, lively, exciting show

Reviewed by: Ellen

We saw the show only and loved it! The dancing was exciting and engaging. the costumes were beautiful. The fire show at the end was worth waiting for! We sat in the front row. All the seats have a great view and are very comfortable in an outdoor theatre shielded by a roof. If you get to the parking lot before sunset, you will see thousands of parrots searching for the ideal tree to sleep in and making lots of noise with their murmurations. If there is road work on the main highway, try to park closer to the Marina where the barge leaves or you might get stuck waiting 20 minutes with 200 other cars until the road crew reopens the road.

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Packages:	Show Only Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/09/28
Activity Date:	2022/08/30

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Showcase of cultural diversity with positive role models on an amazing property

Reviewed by: mromines

Smith's Garden facilities were very nice and the atmosphere was wonderful. The show was different than Luau's I have seen before.

This show was a showcase of dance routines representing the different migrant groups that arrived in Hawaii. It was a show that my tween most prefered and really enjoyed. Smith's keeps in line with providing an authentic array of cast members, which makes Hawaiian preformances stand ahead from those on the mainland. You will see dancers of all ages and women of all sizes represented. It is not only important for young ones to see a variety of people represented but watching people who don't look like a barbie blowing everyone out of the water is in itself a wonderful experience.

Personally, I like Kalamaku's cohesive Tahitian migration/myth story better. Kalamaku also has a larger male presence which performs at a higher level, which I felt more appealing. That being said, I think Smith's was the right choice for bringing my kid and I appreciate that each show is original. I definitely recommend Smith's luau.

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Packages:	Show Only Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/09/19
Activity Date:	2022/09/14

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Tropical Garden show

Reviewed by: North Idahoans

Enjoyed all the performances and the historical/cultural commentary as well. Also enjoyed how the fire dancer interacted with the audience. Beautiful setting surrounding the stage with the fire latterns and ponds. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

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Packages:	Show Only Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/09/10
Activity Date:	2022/09/08

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

My experience at the luau..

Reviewed by: Silvana Behrens

The host was excellent!… the location pristine…. The dinner was also excellent…the show was very nice and sadly to say I would it like to see more “traditional show”… not so staged…

Wonderful table setting
Kailua Pork setting
Smith s gardens

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/07/23
Activity Date:	2022/07/05

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Fun Night in Kauai!

Reviewed by: Anita

We thoroughly enjoyed the Smith Family Luau! Six adults and a an almost four year old, we all had a great time. The tram ride around the gardens was a nice way to start the evening, we enjoyed hearing the driver talk about the grounds and the tropical plants. We were a bit worried about the number of people in close quarters, but the staff did a good job of metering people as they went up to get their food. Our table, for seven, was actually outside, which was even better. The food was plentiful and everybody found something they liked. The variety of different tropical drinks was fun and easy to get more! The show was exciting, learned a lot about all of the cultures who make up Hawaii. Of course, our little guy LOVED the fire dancing! He said, “the Hawaii party” was the best night ever! If you are in Kauai, as a couple, with friends, or with family, be sure to make a reservation at the Smith Family Luau!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/07/16
Activity Date:	2022/06/22

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Native dance and history

Reviewed by: Niveen

Great performance by all! Fun evening and wonderful talent.

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Packages:	Show Only Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/07/02
Activity Date:	2022/06/15

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

Not my favorite luau

Reviewed by: Saundra S.

I have attended luau's on two other islands and they were significantly better than this one. The food was subpar and did not include some traditional items I've seen at other luaus like poi. They do have an open bar with limited selections like Mai Tai and Blue Hawaii and local beers. There was no real imu ceremony and you could not view the pig being cooked in the ground like in others. The show was OK but more of a theatrical play centered around a storyline with little about Hawaiian history. We also did the train ride which was also just OK. You see some orchards and a few animals like pigs, cows, and horses. I would not recommend this luau to a friend. We were very disappointed overall.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/06/24
Activity Date:	2022/06/21

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

A great time

Reviewed by: 10/10

Our entire family enjoyed the luau. We really liked the train ride as well as the fire spinning.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/06/23
Activity Date:	2022/06/21

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

Cultural Experience

Reviewed by: Kara

Awesome evening full of history and talent!! A lovely show

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/06/10
Activity Date:	2022/06/10

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Best dinner and show ever!

Reviewed by: Moss couple

Food was absolutely delicious both the main courses and the desert not to mention the endless alcoholic beverages and regular drinks host were more than friendly and helpful they were great best time we have had in forever beautiful park very informative and entertaining from the pig pit to the 30 acres of sanctuary tram ride thank you Smith family for the great time I definitely recommend this activity if you visit Kauai !!!!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/06/05
Activity Date:	2022/06/03

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

Fun Experience!

Reviewed by: Kara

Fun and informational! Like watching a play! Cannot recommend it enough.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/05/22
Activity Date:	2022/05/20

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Family oriented and extremely accommodating to dietary needs

Reviewed by: Mama Bear

The manager - Kamika - was the host for the evening and his hospitality was phenomenal. The whole evening was incredibly well thought out and organized. It was very family oriented. I eat a fully plant-based diet and he personally came to our table to inform me of the amazingly unexpected meal accommodations they made JUST for me. The experience was incredible.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/05/01
Activity Date:	2022/04/04

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

Happy family!

Reviewed by: Hannah

This was our first luau ever and it was nothing short of amazing. We did get there late (with toddlers) so we missed the pig roast and the vendors. Open bar and food good. Show and music wonderful.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/25
Activity Date:	2022/04/22

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Best Luau show deal around!

Reviewed by: JoseP

We have been to luaus on all four major Hawaiian islands and they are expensive. Traveling with a party of six can be quite expensive. Being able to just purchase tickets for a luau show was very inexpensive and the value was fantastic. Great show we actual stadium style seating. And for the price, this is the best luau show on any of the islands. A short “train” ride from the entrance was also included in the price, which was only $20 per person when we went. Great value!

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Packages:	Show Only Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/23
Activity Date:	2022/03/30

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Better than any other luau we’ve been too!

Reviewed by: Sabra

This was such a good luau! My teens are still ranting and raving over how much better this one was than the others we’ve been too. They really loved all different stories alongside all the different dances. Even our friends kids 5 years and below loved it! The wall in was long- but they offer a tram for anyone who needs it so that’s awesome. I love how the pathway was lit with tiki torches to get you in the mood. This is a show, not really an engaging show where they invite you to the stage so that’s nice to not be put on the spot. I wish they offered booze and drinks for the show but we just did the show portion so maybe it was included in the food part. My 2 year old fell asleep for the show, so maybe if they offered an earlier show like 7pm she would’ve been awake and I would’ve preferred that. Thank you for a great show!

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Packages:	Show Only Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/17
Activity Date:	2022/04/15

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Awesome First Experience Luau

Reviewed by: Justin Sousa

I absolutely had no idea what to expect but it was one of the best entertainment venues I’ve ever experienced. The Smith luau family atmosphere was great my family had a great time food was good drinks were good I would totally do it again!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/16
Activity Date:	2022/04/14

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Luau

Reviewed by: Beverly Kramer

Everything about our evening was perfect. From the beautiful gardens, show, and dinner. When we visit Kauai again we will definitely be going back to see Smith’s luau. We had more enough to eat and were encouraged to go back for seconds. The open bar was great! The Smith family are so friendly and welcoming ❤️