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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

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Great Luau

Reviewed by: Tpatton, 2016/07/12

This luau is a great luau. The food and entertainment were very good. It is a good family event.

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Activity Date:2016/07/08
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Hawaiian Vacation of a Lifetime.

Reviewed by: Carl, 2016/07/02

My entire trip was wonderful but the Luau experience was extraordinary. The grounds itself are like being in paradise but the food was really good and so much of it. The entertainment however was amazing. I particularly enjoyed how the history of those who inhabit the islands was depicted. Anyone planning to visit the Hawaiian islands should definitely do this. I would certainly do it again.

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Activity Date:2016/06/09
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Amazing Luau

Reviewed by: Edith Armenta , 2016/06/18

My 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.

  • The food was delicious!!!!!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2016/05/26
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Liked it so much we brought our kids to see it

Reviewed by: Dhpaul, 2016/05/16

We have gone to numerous luaus with mixed experiences. Sometimes great dancers but average food. Sometimes just a poor experience altogether. We went the the Smith family luau in 2011 when we took our parents for their 50th anniversary. We loved it. Great food with an outstanding setting.
This year we took our son, daughter in law and grandson to Kauai for a week. We decided to go to Smiths luau the night before leaving. If far exceeded expectations.
Come early to walk the garden grounds as they are spectacular. Our son has gone to luaus on Maui and Oahu as well as at Gaylords. He thought this one had it all. Great food a very well done show.
You too will come back.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2016/05/13
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Smiths Luau

Reviewed by: Philip Hales, 2016/05/09

After being driven around the Paradise Garden we were left to wander and take pictures until the rising out of the pit of the roasted pig - the Imu. The aroma was mouthwatering, and shortly thereafter we were led to the food area, and invited to take our seats. The food was brilliant and plentisome, I doubt many would have left not feeling truly sated.
After the feast, we walked to the theatre (shame that it rained, but it did not dampen our spirits) we were presented with a show of dancing from a range of Pacific countries. The dancers (in the rain) put on a brave face and gave us a great evening. Certainly recommend this to anyone thinking of visiting a Luau.

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Activity Date:2016/05/06
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Great luau

Reviewed by: EKBmom, 2016/04/10

We loved the luau. The food was great and the show, with all the history was wonderful. I highly recommend the Smith family luau.

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Activity Date:2016/03/16
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Real Hawaian luau

Reviewed by: Della, 2016/04/02

Smith family makes you feel like ohana. Best luau on island.

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Activity Date:2016/03/30
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Kauai's Best Luau

Reviewed by: Jerry Kraft, 2016/03/31

We 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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Activity Date:2016/03/28
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Very professional

Reviewed by: Penny, 2016/03/28

I've been to 3 others and this is the best and most professional we have been to. They are the most friendly and family like,very personal. Ready to go again. Everyone was awesome.

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Activity Date:2016/03/25
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Great evening

Reviewed by: SHARON, 2016/03/19

Great evening, great people, great food, great show. Thank you! It was worth it!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2016/03/16
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Beautiful gardens and show!

Reviewed by: Sam, 2016/03/14

Overall me and my wife had a great time at the Luau. The gardens were really nice to walk around in and see all the different types of plants and trees. The show was really nice, they showcased dances from the different cultures that make up Hawaii. The only thing that my wife didn't like was the food. I personally didn't think it was too bad. Definitely a good experience for anyone visiting the island!

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Activity Date:2016/03/04
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Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo

Reviewed by: Linda T, 2016/03/02

Excellent! We enjoyed both river boat grotto tour & luau. Great Experience with good food and lively, talented entertainment. Family oriented! Friendly wonderful people!
Highly recommended.

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2016/02/22
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Very enjoyable; a must

Reviewed by: David, 2016/03/02

Very organized, professional and friendly. I am in a wheelchair and appreciated all the help from tram to buffet line - everything. We went on river cruise next day and it was awesome. Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2016/02/26
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Great food!

Reviewed by: Chrystal Rose, 2016/01/17

The food was delicious, the grounds were beautiful and the show was very enjoyable. We had a great time!

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Activity Date:2015/12/21
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Very Good Luau

Reviewed by: Debz, 2015/12/21

It was a little daunting at first as this was a very rainy day in the area. Was thrilled to know that almost all of the time we would be covered. The place is in need of renovation, the chairs and other structures are in need of an overhaul, it's definitely 1970's 1980's looking. I have attended two luau's (not this one) in the past but this was the best one. It seems like a very good family and they are very attentive to taking care of everyone at the luau. The gardens are beautiful. I do think that telling everyone to be there at 4:30 and then sit around until 5:45 after a short tram tour thru the gardens is not a good use of time. The food was abundant and most was good. The drinks were not good at all. The Mai Tai was like iced tea and the other drink seemed like a glass of maraschino cherry juice. The show was excellent, very creative and spoke about the various cultural influences that make up Hawaii. It was a little cheesy but that is to be expected as it is a family event. There was definitely some excellent musical talent and singing during the luau and the dinner. I would recommend this luau to anyone. I love being at the beach at a luau but the weather is a factor and this was covered so it worked out great. The area where this luau is held is gorgeous

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Activity Date:2015/12/18
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Worth every penny spent!

Reviewed by: Lisa, 2015/12/20

Loved learning about the culture and loved watching the shows. Got a lot for the money we paid. Loved it!

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Activity Date:2015/12/04
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Smith's Luau

Reviewed by: Kyla, 2015/12/06

AWESOME!!! Must do this! The dinner was great, and the show afterwards was even better!

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Activity Date:2015/11/13
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Beautiful family business

Reviewed by: Anna, 2015/10/25

So 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!

  • Yummy dinner

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2015/10/22
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Smith's Luau

Reviewed by: Glen Hayden, 2015/10/25

The 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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YUMMY!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed by: Ozzie, 2015/10/08

It goes without saying, the food was INCREDIBLE! An all you can eat buffet of delicious Hawaiian delicacies? Yes please, sign me up! The dances at the end was really great too. So awesome to get to know a little more about the island, its history and to see all those amazing performers move about the stage. My only suggestion would be to not eat all day and save yourself for this experience. There are so many varieties of food to partake, you're gonna need a completely empty stomach to have it all. Enjoy!

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Activity Date:2015/09/18
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Smiths Tropical Luau

Reviewed by: Carri Cheek, 2015/10/04

I attended this luau as a child and was even better than I remembered. Everyone we so nice the food we great. The show incredible, we loved every minute of the Luau!

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Activity Date:2015/09/10
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Great traditional Luau

Reviewed by: Marcia, 2015/09/19

Grounds are beautiful, food was great and the show is very impressive

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Activity Date:2015/08/28
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Great Time

Reviewed by: Kim, 2015/09/10

This was a great time! Enjoyed the show, the garden, the food & the river tour. Learning more about the authenic cultures of the area sure was fun. THanks for everything!! One thing to note is that there were terrible mosquitos. Wear some bug spray!! :)

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Activity Date:2015/09/04
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Luau

Reviewed by: Marilyn, 2015/08/20

They took pictures as you came into the grounds, I wish they had taken a few minutes to be sure everyone was in the picture and could be seen. The grounds are very pretty and well maintained, it was fun to ride thru the gardens and get info about the trees and flowers. The sitting was good, lots of people, lines at food tables went fast and plenty of food. Drinks were plentiful, service was good, very friendly family. Then when the bar/drink area closed, we were all sent to the luau dance area. It was very warm, with the smell of the gasoline/fuel for the fire dance. The dancers were ok, the whole luau was too long, I felt that several of the dances were very slow and long. The whole dance part could have been cut in half. The fire dancer was really good, as were the stick dancers.

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Activity Date:2015/08/14
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Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau

Reviewed by: Ann-Marie Ross, 2015/08/15

We had a great day and night. The gardens, grotto, and luau were all just amazing. Good food, great entertainment and very friendly and nice people. Would do it again in a heart beat. :)

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Had a great time at Smiths

Reviewed by: John , 2015/07/22

I would do this again. Dinner and drinks where great. Show was very good. We had a great time, most memorable was all the peacocks running around. The staff was very friendly

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What you came to Hawaii for

Reviewed by: Diane, 2015/07/13

Truly magical experience. Loved the Family feel, mixed with great props and settings. Loved Auntie too!

  • Auntie is the best

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Activity Date:2014/08/15
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LUAU

Reviewed by: Jay Parker, 2015/07/04

I was not there but my frends was there.Jerry &Brenda .Jearel& Gail was there and they loved it very much.And though it wss the best one. And would give it top raiting. Thank You. Jay

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Activity Date:2015/06/12
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Luau

Reviewed by: Jim, 2015/05/22

Fantastic! 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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Activity Date:2015/04/23
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Fun

Reviewed by: Eva, 2015/05/17

This was so much fun. The food was great. The dancing was fantastic. Great time.

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Activity Date:2015/05/13
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