Maui Luaus

Hawaiian Luaus on Maui

Maui is home to many of Hawaii's great entertainers as well as celebrities
from around the world, and Maui luaus reflect this. Two of Hawaii's best luau are found on Maui – one features the Hawaiian heritage and the other takes you on a journey through Polynesia and Polynesian cuisine.

Old Lahaina Luau

The ambiance of Tiki torch lights and thatched roofs seems to take you back in time to the original luau settings. Guests can relax at their choice of tables or on lauhala mats at sunset and under the palms with views of boats and neighboring islands. This is a splendid backdrop to the grass-mound stage. Cultural sensitivity, genuine hospitality, a romantic setting, wonderful cuisine and excellent hula sum up the Old Lahaina Luau.

With its attention to authentic Hawaiian detail, this is a favorite Hawaiian luau with locals and visitors alike. The award-winning production tells the story of the Hawaiians through chant, music and hula, beginning with the history of the Polynesian migration, and then moving forward to the ancient Hawaiian Hula, followed by the evolution to a more contemporary style Hula.

The Hawaiian luau buffet includes traditional and more modern Hawaiian foods from the imu roasted pig, poi, lomi salmon and haupia (coconut pudding) to chicken with mango sauce and Pulehu steak. Desserts and open bar are also offered.

Celebrity chef, Emeril, hosted his Maui show from these luau grounds, and the celebrity guest list is quite long and includes Donald Trump, Robin Williams, Billy Crystal and Eddie Van Halen, just to name a few. Old Lahaina Luau is a six-time recipient of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau Ilima "Keep it Hawaii" award and has been consistently chosen as best Maui luau by Maui Times readers.

Feast at Lele

Another top Maui luau, this Hawaiian luau offers intimate seating, a panoramic view of the West Maui sunsets and a setting on the Lahaina beach where the royal family of Maui once held their luau and entertained. As the authentic dance and music, Courtesy of award winning creative director, Robert "Lopaka" Aguiar, take you on a mesmerizing journey through the island nations of Hawaii, Tonga, Tahiti and Samoa, you are also taken on a coinciding culinary journey.

Before the performers take you to an island nation, you are served with an exquisitely prepared dish, reflective of the island nation it represents. Hawaii is introduced with the first course, a delicious dish of imu baked pig, pohole ferns and heart of palm salad, fresh, island fish with mango sauce, and poi. The Samoa dish is the fourth course with supasui (grilled steak), palusami (breadfruit with taro leaf and coconut cream), and shrimp and avocado with lilikoi. The fifth course is a Hawaiian dish, and guests also can enjoy an open bar.

The Hawaiian luau production fittingly begins with the graceful hula of Hawaii, and it concludes with the famous Samoan fire dance dance.

Fantastic Hawaiian luau are found on these islands as well:

• Maui Luaus – the enchanting Garden Isle serves up Hawaiian luau to match.

• Oahu Luaus - home to the famous Polynesian Cultural Center luau.

• Big Island Luaus – offering luau with the fiery excitement of its erupting volcano.