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Smith Family Luau

Wilua River Valley, Kauai, HI
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Ranked #138 of 305 restaurants in Kauai
Price range: $20 - $30
Good for: Families with children, Large groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Buffet, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Large groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Buffet, Late Night
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Colorado Springs, CO
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Beautiful setting. Gracious staff. Great food and entertainment. The dancing and entertainment were not only delightful but educational as well. We learned a lot about the early settlers of the island.

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Ottawa, Canada
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23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

We paid $15 each to attend the luau show as we thought $78 was a little steep. Gates only open at 7:30 and the check in process is manual, despite us having booked and paid online. Staff were very pleasant. Once allowed in, you have to board a trolly to the amphitheater even though it is a short walk. You... More

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Park City, Utah
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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

For all the people they have at this event they do a great job! The staff was very friendly and going through the food line was very smooth and fast. Lots of good meat and the all you can drink was fantastic and very quick! They gave you plenty of time to eat and drink before the show at the... More

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WASHINGTON
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19 reviews 19 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 via mobile

background: 2 early forties and a 4 y/o and 1st time at Smiths. Because I have been, I'm going to tell you what to expect. After you arrive and confirm, (trust me on not having to push or jockey for front of line, these guys do this every day, so it's smooth and entry is done in waves) you get... More

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Covina, California
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5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Attended luau with family members. Really enjoyed the team ride around the grounds. Appreciated the nice tables with linen and the service was great. The show was very entertaining!

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Grande Prairie, Alberta
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

The Experince was a great one everything was very nice from feeding the animals to a nice dinner wonderful Show. I was wondering if anybody was there the night of the April 17 if you know anything about a camera left hanging in the autotorium where the show took place my camera bag along with an Olmpyus camera was forgotten... More

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Phoenix
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

We've been her 5 times (with different family and friends through the years) and about to make it #6 next month. Absolutely come early, if you can, to take pictures, feed the animals, and take the tram. It's family run and has grown so much through the years! The grounds are gorgeous!! Ono buffet and the show is amazing!! Get... More

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Reno
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

One of the most relaxing family orientated venues I have attended in Kauai, they are just like family! Very professional in operation, buffet was clearly marketed and there was no doubt about what you were eating. Very clean and atmosphere very upbeat for all ages. The entertainment was not Las Vegas but extremely enjoyable since it was family ran show.... More

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Pullman, Washington, United States
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

Loved the luau. Good food, nicely explained, and most of the performance afterward was great. Some parts just a touch "cheesy" (like the Japanese fan dance with all of those "humble" Japanese people) but it was fun.

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Soap Lake, WA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2013

Very enjoyable evening. Lots of good food, buffet style, as much as you want and an open bar! Entertainment was also very good also. We've been to other luaus and we all thought this one was the best that we have been to.

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