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

Best Pork Ever!!! <3

Reviewed by: Chere

My husband and I had a blast!!! The food, entertainment, drinks, and animals were all amazing!

Before they dig up the pig...
Luau

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Packages:	Feb - May (Mon, Wed, Th & Fri)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2013/12/28
Activity Date:	2013/03/08

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

best food

Reviewed by: Calimom

Tour and food were spectacular! Our teen said the teriyaki beef was the best thing ever.

The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of the length of the dancing show. The show is after the all you can eat buffet. Full bellies and tranquil music made us so sleepy! We had plans to go shoot pool afterwards, but scrapped those plans to sleep.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2013/12/05
Activity Date:	2013/11/27

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

Plantation Owners Dinner

Reviewed by: Brandon and Kelly

What a great way to experience the Hawaiian culture! We very much enjoyed our dinner as well as the Luau performance after dinner. The dancers were fantastic and we were thoroughly entertained! We would highly recommend the plantation owners dinner for couples as it is a very romantic setting with a staff that made us feel very welcome and appreciated!

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Posted on:	2013/10/30

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

Excellent Luau

Reviewed by: Jen & John Sustachek

This 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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Posted on:	2013/10/28

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

luau kalamaku

Reviewed by: Lori

Had a wonderful time. Great show. Would go back again.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2013/09/25
Activity Date:	2013/09/24

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

Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau

Reviewed by: Cameron

Great food and great show. The Smith family really has this show down to a science. Very organized and don't worry, enough food for seconds. The dancers were excellent and as a real man, I appreciated the young women who had some girth.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2013/08/30
Activity Date:	2013/08/26

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

Mr.

Reviewed by: Yiliang Zou

Good 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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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2013/08/23
Activity Date:	2013/08/20

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

Most impressive Luau in Hawaii

Reviewed by: Cinemabyte

I've been to other luau's on other islands, but none have been as organized with so much great food and free mai-tai drinks. The dining areas and the seating areas for the show are all covered to protect people from the possibility of rain. The landscape is gorgeous, with so many unique flowers, exotic trees, peacocks, chickens, and zebra doves running around everywhere.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2013/08/07
Activity Date:	2013/08/02

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

1st timers

Reviewed by: Jcutch

Before the show, my kids enjoyed getting their first Jagua skin art (similar to henna) from a local artist. Some of the show's performers had booths selling jewelry and crafts as well. The drinks were stiff, however, the food was on the mediocre side. The show itself was great and was enjoyed by all. The dancers were very friendly and welcoming. Overall great experience!

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2013/08/03
Activity Date:	2013/07/08

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

Luau

Reviewed by: Nina

It was a nice experience. Really enjoyed the food and the show.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2013/07/09
Activity Date:	2013/06/11

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

Luau Enjoyed

Reviewed by: Angela

Been to Luaus' before, just dancing, music, and food/drink. But this was so enjoyable because of the story they told through the dancing, music and song. Even my husband enjoyed it. Our daughters couldn't get over the fire dance, and the way the dancers engaged audience members through out the show. The food was really tasty, we even enjoyed the Poi with everything. The Plantation grounds were spectacular too. This is on our "To-Do List again in Kauai".

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2013/07/05
Activity Date:	2013/06/21

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

Great Time

Reviewed by: Lee Hanley

Great, food, drinks and entertainment. What more can I say. Well worth going to for an evening of fun.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2013/06/29
Activity Date:	2013/06/07

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

Great!

Reviewed by: Rebekah

The garden is beautiful, food tasted great, and great service!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2013/06/18
Activity Date:	2013/06/07

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

Smith's Luau

Reviewed by: Dave

The evening started with a tram tour around the gardens, time to walk and photograph the gardens, traditional Hawaiian meal (buffet style) followed by a presentation of the various hula styles influenced by the various people that came to the islands. All in all - recommended.

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Packages:	Jun - Aug (Mon - Fri)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2013/06/13
Activity Date:	2013/06/03

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

GREAT!

Reviewed by: Sixto

Great time, great fun, great entertainment and great food.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2013/06/07
Activity Date:	2013/06/04

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

Great Evening

Reviewed by: Dawn H.

The service, food and show was great. We enjoyed dinner at Gaylord's.

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Packages:	Plantation Owner's Evening
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2013/05/27
Activity Date:	2013/05/21

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

Great Time

Reviewed by: gomezdouglas

The food was great. One of the few places that offers authentic island food still. The performances were cool...offers a good quick history lesson. The grounds are pretty...peacocks were really cool...you can stand very close to them.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2013/05/20
Activity Date:	2013/05/15

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

Luau Kalamaku/Plantation Owner's Evening

Reviewed by: Georgia Larry Kopka

The dinner at Gaylord's was wonderful. Later we were greeted by our torch carriers, who were friendly and informative. Pulu (Sean) was especially attentive and made us feel welcome. The very best part of the evening was the show and the story they told. It gave us a true feeling of 'being there' as the Polynesean's made their journey to Hawai'i. This was truly a gift from the actors & dancers in the show.

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Packages:	Plantation Owner's Evening (Show with 4-course Dinner)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2013/04/29
Activity Date:	2013/04/23

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

Happy went booked this!

Reviewed by: Michael

we had 6 adults and an 11/mo old. Prompt shuttle pick up and drop off from our hotel. the Luau was great...friendly service, all you can eat food and drink (beer, mixed drinks) beautiful grounds and an entertaining post dinner show. I would def recomend this to anyone wanting to experience an Hawaiian luau

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Posted on:	2013/02/26

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

had a great time

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Everything here was very nice, the planatation was gorgeous and the entertainment fanastic. Would definitely recomend to anyone wanted a luau experience!

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Posted on:	2013/02/14

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

So cool!

Reviewed by: Drew Climer

This was a great experience. The Smith's Paradise offer some great photo opportunities, great food, excellent cocktails, and some great entertainment. Very awesome.

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Posted on:	2013/02/01

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

( THE LUAU )

Reviewed by: Dave Woehrman

Arriving on the island of kauai with so many things planned was so exciting but the garden tour before the luau and touring the grounds was fantastic. Everthing about the whole show was very exciting from the necklace greeting all the way to the spectacular fire dance at the end of the show. My family and I found this adventure to be one of our favrorites while on our stay on Kauai.
The staff along with all the people in the show were just great it was plain to see that the ALOHA spirit was alive and well.
The food was unbeatable the colorfull costumes and the show priceless !! Smith's tropical paradise luau is best discribed as the Big Kahuna. If your planning a trip to Kauai put this at the top of your list of things to do
Mahalo Smith's tropical paradise

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Posted on:	2012/11/11

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

Honeymoon luau

Reviewed by: jcaruthers

This was a fantastic first timer luau experience. You get so much for your money with this luau! You get to spend time roaming the grounds which are a lovely tropical garden paradise. We got some lovely pictures and were able to have some alone time while attending the luau.

The one disappointment for us being that it was our honeymoon, was that it was a very large crowd and didn't have a very intimate feel. We would have liked to experience a luau where we were a small group and get to have more of an interactive experience with the hosts than you can have with that large a crowd.

The food wasn't my favorite but it was good. The service was wonderful and the host (commentator) was wonderful at describing what was going to happen and entertaining for our meal. The show was fantastic and very worth the wait.

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Posted on:	2012/11/05

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

Fun Time

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We had a great time. We would definitely recommend this to others.

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Posted on:	2012/10/12

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

Awesome Experience

Reviewed by: Donna

Our 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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Posted on:	2012/10/11

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

great luau

Reviewed by: David and Donna Kirk

Great food, beautiful area and great enternainment

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Posted on:	2012/09/11

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

Smiths Tropical Paradise Luau Kauai

Reviewed by: Peggy - World Traveler

This 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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Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2012/08/11

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

Amazing

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was our first vacation to Hawaii. The Smith's Tropical Paradise Luau was our first luau (and let me say the only luau we will ever go to). This place is amazing. The greeting with the shell lei's by the staff in their outfits felt very welcoming. The tram ride around the grounds was short, but very sweet. The food was excellent and authentic. The music during dinner was fun and entertaining, BUT the music and dancing during the luau ceremony was awesome! I went out and bought a book on the Fire Goddess Pele because of it. Would suggest this to anyone!!

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Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2012/08/06

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

Lauau

Reviewed by: Fran

The Fern Grotto and the Tropical Paradise Luau was excellent.
No short cutting

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Posted on:	2012/07/24

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

Good but not Great

Reviewed by: Richard A. Vals

First it's a beautiful place. They start you off by giving you a tram ride which is a speed contest among the drivers. They tell you about the plants in super speed mode. Your head is going so quickly from left to right by the time the ride is over you can't remember a plant or tree.
They say there is plenty of food but don't sit in the middle because by the time you get in line your picking the bottom of the bowls unless you want Poi which there is a plentiful supply. The show was good but you had better bring a pair of binoculars because for the majority of it you see it across a lake. Occasionally the performers were in front of you but not often enough. Felt weird is the word for it. Were used to having the performers a lot closer then what they give you.
For paying top dollar for the Best on Kauai I preferred the one with the railroad.

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Posted on:	2012/07/06

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Best Pork Ever!!! <3

best food

Plantation Owners Dinner

Excellent Luau

luau kalamaku

Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau

Mr.

Most impressive Luau in Hawaii

1st timers

Luau

Luau Enjoyed

Great Time

Great!

Smith's Luau

GREAT!

Great Evening

Great Time

Luau Kalamaku/Plantation Owner's Evening

Happy went booked this!

had a great time

So cool!

( THE LUAU )

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Awesome Experience

great luau

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Amazing

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