Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
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4.70
Amazing Show!
Reviewed by: Kara, 2024/04/25Authentic experience, the crew really goes extra to explain hawaiian histories!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/08 |
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Kauai’s Got Talent
Reviewed by: Tempest535, 2024/02/02Perfect experience! Enjoyed ourselves and learned a few things!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/31 |
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This is a Kauai "Must See"!
Reviewed by: judi, 2023/11/19There are several luaus that take place on the island of Kauai and I am not familiar with the others. Having said that, this show blew me away! I was not expecting such a beautiful, dramatic, outdoor setting, so many different types of dances, and a wonderful history of Hawaiian culture! My mother and I opted for the "show only" experience since we are not big carnivores. The check-in and tram ride were super efficient and helped to set the scene for the big show. As soon as the show started, I knew we'd made the right choice to see the Smith's Family Garden Luau. If you want an amazing experience for a very reasonable price, book this luau when you are in Kauai!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/17 |
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Definitely the best Luau in the island
Reviewed by: camila and manny, 2023/10/25The food, the show, the decoration, the stuff… everything on point
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/23 |
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It was a great production!
Reviewed by: Mary M, 2023/10/24The uncovering of the pig was very interesting, and it tasted so very delicious, as well as everything else. The Smith family kept everyone well entertained. I would definitely see it again.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/11 |
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Absolutely Top-Notch Experience and Loving Staff
Reviewed by: Cameron Immesoete, 2023/09/23I've been fortunate to attend somewhere between 10 and 12 different Lu'aus, mostly in O'ahu, Kaua'i, Maui, and Hawai'i. Our experience at Smith's was superior for the following reasons:
1. Atmosphere and ambience: the Garden is absolutely beautiful, and few lu'aus have an ambience like this. Another good one for this to be fair is the Polynesian Cultural Center Lu'au.
2. Authenticity: the Polynesian & Fire Show, and other traditions (like pulling the pig from the earth) encompassed in the lu'au, were top-notch and very well-executed.
3. The Food & Drinks: a greater variety, quantity, and quality of food & drinks were offered here versus any other lu'au I've attended. There were two times as many food choices, and thanks to the buffet style, you can feast on them all.
4. The Staff: the staff here is so genuinely kind. My fiancee and I biked a few miles over to this lu'au and we had to bike back in the dark. Our hostess ran to her car and gave us some headlamps! It was so kind of her. We're really grateful for the Smith Family team.
Thank you all very much. I highly, highly, highly recommend.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/01 |
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Excellent 10 out of 10
Reviewed by: Etcheverry , 2023/08/04So good highly recommend great food, amazing show, loved it all!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/02 |
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Great cultural experience
Reviewed by: Angie, 2023/07/13Beautiful venue, dancing, music, and storytelling. All the performers were very talented. We enjoyed the show - it was a great way to spend our last evening in Kauai.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/11 |
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Best all around
Reviewed by: Kimberly Tan , 2023/07/07We have been to several luaus on different islands. The total experience here from start to finish was excellent. The grounds are beautiful with a lot of great photo opportunities and the food was surprisingly delicious! The drinks were tasty and they kept them coming. The show was not only entertaining with traditional components but had a flare of different cultures that really added to the experience! Absolutely a must when choosing which luau to attend. I was worried when the price was significantly more affordable but wow was I ever so happy with my choice. Would definitely recommend!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/05 |
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Highlight of our trip
Reviewed by: JAV, 2023/05/24This was my first luau and I was impressed! We had a very nice cruise to the fern grotto first which seamlessly ended right before the luau entrance time began. The location from the dock to the entrance was also very close by. The whole evening was seamlessly organized. We had a time to get there, get cocktails, watch the unearthing of the pig, then get the buffet. They let people know when to go to the buffet so it wasn’t a swarm. Love the limited open bar as well! People also were handing out drinks on trays so the bar line wasn’t an issue. I am vegetarian and since I specified ahead of time they gave a separate plate as well for me. The plate seems to be suitable for vegans as well. I was so full! I like the high chair for my toddler because it has a good table for him that was also removable. There is also an orchid garden and other gardens to walk or take a tram around to see. The show was also spectacular. Great transitions and dancing! Mahalo for a great night!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/22 |
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Great and affordable show for a family of 5.
Reviewed by: Pilar, 2023/05/21Our family booked the show only option and we had a wonderful time!
The performance was really colorful and the live music was a plus. The place is really pretty and well kept. All the people there were really nice! I highly recommend the experience. (We didn't do the whole Luau since we are vegan and we figured the meal experience wasn't for us)
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/17 |
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Smith’s Luau
Reviewed by: Janine V., 2023/05/17A beautiful property and well organized event. Everyone was friendly, the food was delicious and the show was spectacular! You can’t visit Kauai without attending Smith’s Tropical Paradise.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/15 |
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Well put together production!
Reviewed by: Gary & Becky, 2023/05/08Great location for a Luau. On the beach, cultural events, beautiful sunset, good food, talented performers. Great show!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/27 |
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Great time!!
Reviewed by: Mcdaniel, 2023/03/29Amazing dinner and company thanks for the amazing entertainment
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/27 |
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Great food, great show!
Reviewed by: kmarquez, 2023/03/07The 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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/01 |
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True family atmosphere
Reviewed by: A visitors dream, 2023/03/04The 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!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/02 |
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Wonderful evening!
Reviewed by: Joanne P, 2023/01/14Everything 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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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/19 |
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Above and beyond expectations.
Reviewed by: Jason V, 2022/12/21The 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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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/19 |
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colorful, lively, exciting show
Reviewed by: Ellen, 2022/09/28We 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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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/30 |
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Tropical Garden show
Reviewed by: North Idahoans, 2022/09/10Enjoyed 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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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/08 |
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Fun Night in Kauai!
Reviewed by: Anita, 2022/07/16We 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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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/22 |
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Native dance and history
Reviewed by: Niveen , 2022/07/02Great performance by all! Fun evening and wonderful talent.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/15 |
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Best dinner and show ever!
Reviewed by: Moss couple , 2022/06/05Food 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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/03 |
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Family oriented and extremely accommodating to dietary needs
Reviewed by: Mama Bear, 2022/05/01The 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, 2022/04/23We 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 , 2022/04/17This 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, 2022/04/16I 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 , 2022/03/22Everything 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 ❤️
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/16 |
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Nice Family Show
Reviewed by: Tiffany , 2022/03/18Very 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, 2022/03/16We 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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