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

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Family oriented and extremely accommodating to dietary needs

Reviewed by: Mama Bear, 2022/05/01

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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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2022/04/04
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Best Luau show deal around!

Reviewed by: JoseP, 2022/04/23

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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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2022/03/30
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Better than any other luau we’ve been too!

Reviewed by: Sabra , 2022/04/17

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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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2022/04/15
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Awesome First Experience Luau

Reviewed by: Justin Sousa, 2022/04/16

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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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2022/04/14
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Luau

Reviewed by: Beverly Kramer , 2022/03/22

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 ❤️

  • Luau begins

  • Hawaiian music while we ate our dinner

  • Salad before dinner

  • I had to get a little of everything

  • Taking the pig out of the ground and learning about the Hawaiian culture.

  • Beautiful gardens

  • Beautiful gardens

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2022/03/16
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Nice Family Show

Reviewed by: Tiffany , 2022/03/18

Very nice show. The guy that did the fire portion did an excellent job. Please add more of this to your show!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2022/03/16
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Hula good time !!!!

Reviewed by: Norman Minor, 2022/03/16

We had a fantastic time at the luau. It was my wife and I on an anniversary trip and a Luau was a must. I am confident I picked the best one with the Smith's. Entertainment quality was awesome, food was as well. Staff was super friendly and the gardens were immaculate. You won't be disappointed.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2022/03/09
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Great 1st time Luau experience!

Reviewed by: Heather, 2021/10/01

The Smith Family grounds were beautiful from the moment you walk in. Everything was so visually appealing and everyone was so nice. They take you around the entire grounds in a trolley so you can see everything beforehand. Plus you have time to walk around after the trolley ride. We enjoyed it all even the rain, the unveiling of the pig ceremony, the dinner entertainment, the explanation of the luau dance moves, the Smith Family, the dinner, and the luau show. We would definitely return. I believe it is a must see, especially for those who have never been to the Smith Family Luau before. Keep up the great work Smith family.

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2021/09/24
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Wonderful time

Reviewed by: Wesley Wallace, 2021/08/28

Had everything we could have wanted and more so much food and booze. Gorgeous location, lots of beautiful birds and flowers everywhere. Friendly staff, show was super fun and so unique

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2021/08/06
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Smith family luau

Reviewed by: Stoebner, 2021/07/09

Very well organized. Beautiful gardens. Loved the peacocks. Food was delicious and plentiful as were the complimentary drinks. Show was very entertaining and educational as several cultures were represented. Highly recommend adding this to your must-do list while in Kauai.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2021/07/07
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A fantastic experience. A well run family business who welcomed its guests and made you feel part of the family sharing their culture and traditions.

Reviewed by: Dennis Urbanski, 2021/06/26

A fantastic experience. A well run family business who welcomed its guests and made you feel part of the Smith family sharing their culture and traditions.

Walter “Kamika” Smith was a great host and extremely gracious to my family providing a personal glimpse into his family’s history.

Mahalo Kamika,

Dennis, Madeline, Adeline and Grayson Urbsnski

Reply from activity provider

Mahalo for taking the time out of your vacation to join our family at the luau. Keeping our culture alive for future generations is an important aspect of our family business. We have some hope that the next generation will want to continue the tradition. Aloha...

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2021/06/03
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Smith’s Family Luau

Reviewed by: ABCD, 2020/03/14

Great show for the whole family. Would highly recommend it.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2020/02/19
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Smiths Luau

Reviewed by: ABCD, 2020/03/14

It was a great experience. One of the best that we have attended.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2020/02/19
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Best Luau EVER!

Reviewed by: Barbara Garcia, 2020/02/21

What a great Luau! It has the down home feel of family since it’s all the Smith Family clan putting it on. It is located on a beautiful site by the Wailua River with beautiful gardens and birds to walk amongst. The food was fabulous and more than you could ever eat. An open bar. Who does that?! The dinner entertainment was great and then the show!! Best show around. Beautiful theatre and stage and not just any old Hawaiian dances but something from every culture that created the Islands and all with a story to tell. Just can’t say enough! They even walk you out to the parking lot to say Aloha❤️ LOVED IT❤️❤️

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2020/01/20
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Spectacular Show

Reviewed by: SCarolina, 2020/02/11

My husband and I came to Kauai for my 50th birthday. This show was truly the highlight of our entire trip. It was worth every dime. This show provides a true Hawaiian experience from the food, the show, tour of the property, and the fern grotto river tour.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2020/01/13
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Beautiful grounds

Reviewed by: Sherri , 2019/12/14

Very entertaining. The seating during the show were very uncomfortable, however.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2019/11/20
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Fun Kauai Luau

Reviewed by: DrJPaulWede, 2019/12/01

My wife and I had a fun and entertaining experience at the Smith Family Luau. Transportation by bus was prompt from the Nawiliwili cruise pier. We were greeted with shell leis and had a quick tram tour of the gardens. My wife absolutely loved taking photos of the gardens flora. After the tram ride we watched the roasted pig be unearthed from the underground cooking pit. Then we went to the large pavilion where pre-dinner cocktails were served. I saw the crowd and said to myself “oh brother”, but the bartenders had a system set up that made the lines move quickly and getting drinks was no problem. We we called up by tables for the buffet, which also moved quickly, and the authentic Hawaiian fare was delicious! During this time we were entertained with Hawaiian music and dance. After the delicious food and drink, we walked over to the amphitheater to view the evening dance entertainment. As it was well after dark, the stage was lit and had a live band playing most of the dance numbers. We were treated to native Hawaiian, Tahitian, Philippine, Japanese, and Maori dances. After the show, we made our way to the buses and back to the pier. The entire experience took about 4 hours.

Recommendations include wearing bug spray, especially for the outdoor show, and if you would like a leisurely, extensive tour of the gardens, get there before 5 o’clock, to beat the crowds and the sunset.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Veltra. When we got to the site, the operators mistakenly charged us for transportation, which had already been paid in the original purchase. As we were a “captive audience” at the time, I went ahead and paid it again, and would sort it out later. The next day, I received an email from Veltra stating that they caught the error, and would refund the amount to my credit card. A few days later, I received the credited amount. I didn’t have to lift a finger. Now that’s proactive customer service!

  • Tahitian dance

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2019/11/04
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Beautiful experience

Reviewed by: Irene M, 2019/11/09

We were originally not going to attend a luau but decided last minute to do so as this was recommended by locals as a must do experience. The family and staff were wonderful, absolutely loved talking to the Aunties. The food was good with a variety to choose from. The show incorporated different dances representing the different backgrounds in Hawaiian culture in addition to the Polynesian beginnings. The gardens were beautiful. Definitely recommend this luau as you get not just food and a show but a chance to walk through the gardens with a tram tour to start and also to talk to the friendly staff. They all have such wonderful stories and experiences to share!

  • Too much food to choose from but must have the kalua pork!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2019/10/18
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Fabulous Luau on Kauai

Reviewed by: Kim in PA , 2019/11/09

Our only opportunity for a Luau was on Kauai when our ship overnighted. This was an excellent choice. Optional transportation from cruise ship, be prepared for long lines, was a great add on. You arrive in plenty of time to explore all the gardens with time to spare before the Imu Ceremony. Lots of time to find a seat in the pavilion before your table is invited to the buffet line. After you are done eating, make your way to the theater to get a good seat for the show. It's a good show, but goes on a bit too long. Make your way back to the parking lot to board your bus for the short ride back to the cruise terminal.

  • Chicken run wild on Kauai

  • Peacock at Smith Family Luau

  • Gardens at Smith Family Gardens

  • Flowers at Smith Family Gardens

  • Gardens at Smith Family Gardens

  • View from the dinner pavillion Smith Family Luau

  • Gardens at Smith Family Gardens

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2019/10/30
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Great night full of delicious food and a fun show

Reviewed by: Ashton, 2019/09/25

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.

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Best Luau!

Reviewed by: MikeC, 2019/09/08

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!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2019/08/30
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Smith's Family Luau

Reviewed by: Judy, 2019/09/01

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.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2019/08/28
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Amazing!

Reviewed by: Dee, 2019/08/25

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!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2019/07/30
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Amazing!!!

Reviewed by: Bethany Matlock, 2019/08/11

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!!!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2019/08/08
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Fun had by all!

Reviewed by: Virginia / Missouri, 2019/08/04

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.

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2019/07/12
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Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Natalia, 2019/08/04

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

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2019/08/01
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A great time!

Reviewed by: Rebecca J, 2019/07/28

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!

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2019/07/25
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Best Luau ever!

Reviewed by: Karen, 2019/07/21

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

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2019/07/02
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Amazing show

Reviewed by: Ted/Ginger Williams, 2019/07/19

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

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2019/07/16
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Smith's Luau

Reviewed by: Tom & Sharron, 2019/07/13

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!

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Activity Date:2019/07/08
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