Page 5) Things to Do in Kauai in 2026 – Tours & Activities

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

Great night full of delicious food and a fun show

Reviewed by: Ashton

The gardens here are so beautiful and I loved getting the time to be able to walk around at our own pace after taking the tram around before the events started. Getting to see the Imu ceremony was one of the best parts to me, it was very neat to be able to see how they cook the pig! The food was delicious and they had a nice variety to choose from and the fire knife portion of the show was amazing! We had a great time.

Helpful

Rating:
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2019/09/25

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

Best Luau!

Reviewed by: MikeC

This was our third time attending the Smith Luau.
The whole venue/event is first class starting with the tour of the beautiful grounds and gardens.
That is followed by the ceremony of removing the pig from the cooking pit and the history surrounding that.
After a short break, its time for the luau buffet which has incredible salads, pork, chicken, etc... and an open bar with a nice selection of drinks available and their mai tais, of course.
During the buffet, there is live entertainment on a stage for all to see. If you're lucky, Kameka Smith will be there and he is very entertaining and has a pretty darn good voice.
After the buffet, everyone walks to an outdoor stage and is treated to an hour plus long theatrical production featuring fire, drummers, dancers, live music and a historical narration of the origins and history surrounding Hawaii. The show alone is worth going for, but throw in the gardens, the delicious food, constant entertainment and its the BEST.

PS - Don't forget to say hello to Auntie Cecilia. She met Elvis 4 times!

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/09/08
Activity Date:	2019/08/30

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

Smith's Family Luau

Reviewed by: Judy

The entire evening was so great because we had time to relax on the beautiful grounds and take pictures before dinner. The dinner was first class with so much food. The employees were so attentive and spoke to us often. The entertainment is of course very professional. This is a treasure to have these traditions kept alive. Thank you so much. We were sad when it ended.

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2019/09/01
Activity Date:	2019/08/28

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

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Dee

The food was delicious but very little time to eat! We were seated in a table where we were the last to be fed which was ok but thought they would give us more time to eat & drink. The garden is beautiful and enjoyable! The Smith's Luau was a great choice.
The Show was great too!

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/08/25
Activity Date:	2019/07/30

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

Amazing!!!

Reviewed by: Bethany Matlock

This was such a great time!! Awesome food!! Awesome show!!! Just an all around perfect time. We will for sure come again and recommend to everyone we know. The family is very hospitable and professional. Thank you for letting us be a part of your family. Mahalo!!!

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/08/11
Activity Date:	2019/08/08

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

Fun had by all!

Reviewed by: Virginia / Missouri

Greeted with Aloha and smiles.
We have been many times to this luau. We enjoy it every time. Food is good, and if you don’t get full it’s your fault. Plenty of alcohol too. Every thing included in price. You learn a little history at the show.
The Smith family is very attentive. They are the definition of Aloha!

Show following dinner.

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2019/08/04
Activity Date:	2019/07/12

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

Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Natalia

Beautiful property, wonderful food, and a very entertaining show.

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/08/04
Activity Date:	2019/08/01

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

A great time!

Reviewed by: Rebecca J

Our family of four had a great time! Everyone was friendly and helpful. The event lasted 4 hours from start to finish, and is the best luau that we have been to so far. We would definitely go back!

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2019/07/28
Activity Date:	2019/07/25

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

Best Luau ever!

Reviewed by: Karen

The grounds are amazing at the Smith Family luau! The food are delicious and the after dinner show is awesome, the best luau ever!

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/07/21
Activity Date:	2019/07/02

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

Amazing show

Reviewed by: Ted/Ginger Williams

Love the food and show. Was disappointed with the garden areas..

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2019/07/19
Activity Date:	2019/07/16

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

Smith's Luau

Reviewed by: Tom & Sharron

This was a return trip and we were not disappointed. The Smith family does a great job on their property, the food is AWESOME, and the entertainment is first class. I would highly recommend you try them out!

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/07/13
Activity Date:	2019/07/08

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

Overall very good experience

Reviewed by: Keawalani

Nicely organized and fun filled event. Just performance isn’t that high level. Dancers were ok but not really professional level of dancers. Food was good. And overall experience was very good.

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/07/06
Activity Date:	2019/07/03

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

Smith Family Garden Luau with a Toddler

Reviewed by: Patty

This was a good experience all the way around! Ordering tickets was easy through Veltra. Check in was seamless.
The 10 min tram ride around the beautiful grounds was just long enough to give an overview of the area but not so long that a 3 year old would get bored. They allowed time before dinner to walk around and get the wiggles out. The food was good and they even marked the gluten free dishes. There was another break before the show to run around and use the restrooms (even had a golf cart to transport there & back). The acts were exciting enough, and short enough to keep the toddler entertained and the fire dancer was great! Only drawbacks: cell service almost non-existent (hard to connect with late arrivers), lots of waiting to get in because of the photo line-maybe do it after tram ride).

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/05/09
Activity Date:	2019/05/06

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

Great Family Fun

Reviewed by: Nevin

The Smiths family luau was very well organized. They took care of all the guest and made you feel very welcomed. The food was very delicious and the show was very well done with incredible dancing and special effects. You not only go there to have a good time, but you learn the history of the island and all it has to offer. I would rate this as a Superior experience.

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2019/04/07
Activity Date:	2019/04/04

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

Best Luau Experience

Reviewed by: Noble

Our whole party of six was pleasantly surprised by the Smith's Family Garden Luau. We have been to other luaus and this rates as the best so far. The grounds are beautiful! The food and service was excellent! The staff were very friendly. The dinner entertainment was nice and the after dinner show was very good and informative of Hawaiian cultural history.

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/03/04
Activity Date:	2019/03/01

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

Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Karri

This was my first trip to Hawaii and my first Luau. The Smith family did an amazing job. The food was delicious and the show was outstanding. Highly recommend!

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/02/23
Activity Date:	2019/02/22

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

Show was wonderful!

Reviewed by: T. G.

The grounds of the Smith Family Luau are beautiful, kept up well. The unearthing of the pig was a great experience. The food, well, it was okay, nothing special. The mai tai's were a funny brown color, not sure what juice was in it. The best part was the show. The music and dancers were amazing! So happy we were able to see it.

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/01/22
Activity Date:	2019/01/16

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

Smith's family luau

Reviewed by: Peggy

We had a fantastic time at the luau. Delicious food and a fabulous show. This is a must do on Kauai. The gardens are also beautiful and includes a guided tram ride thru them. Great service. Loved the transportation to the luau and home.

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/12/03
Activity Date:	2018/11/30

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

More tribal and fire dancing

Reviewed by: Karen

The food and staff were excellent. Would like to have seen more of tribal danciing like the Tahiti dance with the drums and the fire danceing .

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/10/25
Activity Date:	2018/10/22

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

Smith Family Luau

Reviewed by: Uma

Amazing place, hospitality and food!! Enjoyed the spectacular show they had!! Great dancers and ambience!!

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2018/09/06
Activity Date:	2018/09/03

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

Good, but not the best

Reviewed by: Andy

The food was very good, and the show was good as well. My only real complaint is the time gap between events happening. We arrived and were treated to a tram tour of the botanical gardens, which is fabulous. After that we had approximately 40 minutes before the Imu ceremony where they pull the pig out of the oven. Although we further explored the gardens, there's only so many times you can admire a flower or tree. My wife and I decided to find seats (open seating for parties less than 5), and we choose poorly. The bar doesn't open until after the Imu ceremony, so we weren't able to enjoy a drink (other than water) while we waited. After the Imu ceremony, the band started playing music and the bar opened. Once the buffet started, we realized our poor choice of seats, as we were among the last tables to be signaled for the buffet. At least we had drinks by that time, but the waiting wears on you. The food was good, but once we were finished, there was only the music to listen to. Normally this is an opportunity to talk to the other guests, but the seating arrangement isn't conducive to starting a conversation with strangers.
After another 30 minutes or dead time or so, we moved from the dining area to the theater. The show was entertaining, with traditional dances and music, but it just didn't flow as a story for me. I felt like it was more of a documentary of Hawaiian dance. My wife and I were ready to go when it was over (even before).

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/09/05
Activity Date:	2018/08/30

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

Best event on my Kauai trip!

Reviewed by: Andy

I enjoyed the whole experience immensely! The food was great and the entertainment was fantastic! What I loved the most was that there was constantly something going on, I was never bored waiting for the next tick of the clock to happen, unlike a different luau we went to later during our trip.

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/09/05
Activity Date:	2018/08/28

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

It was a great time!

Reviewed by: TLS

Very nice and friendly staff. Great food and excellent show.

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/09/03
Activity Date:	2018/08/31

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

Nice surprise

Reviewed by: Mikaela

My idea about a Luau was...some food and a little bit of Tahitian dancing on a hotel property...This is what we saw year after year walking on Kaanapali beach - Maui .

Smith Family Garden Luau IT IS TOTALLY DIFFERENT- worth attending. They are very well organized and offer you a unique experience!

1. You get greeted by a local girl and boy who are offering a lei and at this point you get a group picture taken- nice touch- no pressure to buy it,

2.They offer you a tour of the garden and after that you have time to wander by yourself- 50 min- until they do the pork ceremony.

3. You are invited to your table- parties 6 or more have assigned seats- very thoughtful. They have a neat system to invite you to get the food without overcrowding the area. BTW- plenty of good food and drinks.
4. During the meal they entertain you : a little bit of dancing and singing and they invite people from the crowd to teach them how to dance. It was really neat !!
4. After the meal you are invited to an outdoor theater for an 1 hour show. It was A REAL show...lights, music...put together very professional! Enough seats for everyone, you can seethe scene from every seat . At the entrance you can pick up your photos.

I think it is the only Luau worth attending :)

In the garden

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/08/29
Activity Date:	2018/08/08

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

Best luau ever!!!!

Reviewed by: Jessica Sturholm

Best luau ever! Food was amazing! Drinks were strong! ❤️

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/08/04
Activity Date:	2018/08/01

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

Great show

Reviewed by: Neil

Outstanding show. Staff was great. Good food variety

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Gold Package: Premium Seating
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/06/21
Activity Date:	2018/06/18

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

An authentic Polynesian evening in Kauai

Reviewed by: Darcy

On our last night on the island, my friend and I went to the Smith's Luau, and it was one of our most memorable times on Kauai. It was not only informative, but entertaining as well. You can tell that this family owned and operative business is run with love and a true appreciation for Hawaiian culture.

The tram ride took us along the huge gardens, and was a great way to get a quick view of the area. I loved that they have a herd of goats! The babies were just so cute! It was also close to where they were doing the imu or underground oven ceremony. Picture time!

The food was plentiful and really tasty. I loved that they had entertainment (music and dancing) while we ate, and the only thing is that I would personally skip the fruit punch. It was just too sweet! But the food, man! I had two full plates and would have had more, but would have ended up rolling out of there.

Our night concluded with some fantastic performances, and although they weren't the most polished, they were filled with sincerity and a love of hula that can't be matched. You can tell that they truly enjoy being on that stage and it is just so moving. Really happy we went :)

Helpful

Rating:
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2018/06/06

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

Best luau ever!

Reviewed by: Margot & Gene

The family owned luau was extremely well run from the warm greetings, the shell lei and pictures to a tour of the gardens, the ceremony of retrieving the pig and delicious dinner and drinks. We especially enjoyed the variety of the show. The dancers were suberb! We'd recommend this luau experience to everyone

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/04/30
Activity Date:	2018/04/27

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

Fun evening!

Reviewed by: Mike and Melinda

Never ending tropical drinks, shopping pre-show, great dinner buffet and really nice show! What more can you ask for? The area is covered as well in case it rains. This was a fun evening! The show production is top notch. They fit a lot of people into the building but to their credit, it doesn’t feel like it. Don’t let them trick you into thinking the poi is good though! ;)

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/04/07
Activity Date:	2018/03/20

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

Luau Kalamaku Show and Dinner

Reviewed by: Walter Ostromecki

My daughter and her three friends 'raved' about the great dinner and show. The show was simply breathtaking and food outstanding. Especially enjoyed the after show meet with the cast! Would highly recommend this luau and show to all Island visitors

Helpful

Rating:
Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2018/03/27
Activity Date:	2018/03/23

Things to Do in Kauai in 2026 – Tours & Activities | HawaiiActivities.com

All Reviews for Kauai Luaus & Tickets in Kauai

Overall Rating

Reviews

Great night full of delicious food and a fun show

Best Luau!

Smith's Family Luau

Amazing!

Amazing!!!

Fun had by all!

Wonderful experience!

A great time!

Best Luau ever!

Amazing show

Smith's Luau

Overall very good experience

Smith Family Garden Luau with a Toddler

Great Family Fun

Best Luau Experience

Wonderful experience!

Show was wonderful!

Smith's family luau

More tribal and fire dancing

Smith Family Luau

Good, but not the best

Best event on my Kauai trip!

It was a great time!

Nice surprise

Best luau ever!!!!

Great show

An authentic Polynesian evening in Kauai

Best luau ever!

Fun evening!

Luau Kalamaku Show and Dinner

Hawaiian Islands

Kauai Categories