Ahi Lele Fire Show
Ahi Lele Fire Show
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Jeff B
Kauai, HI14 contributions
Sep 2015 • Family
This Fire show was one of the most amazing performances I have ever seen! Their routines with fire were one-of-a-kind, with incredible male and female performers, and an outstanding drum band. This show is better than any Hawaiian show I've seen in years. It is a "must see".
Written September 18, 2015
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Dillonc6
Koloa, HI1 contribution
Jul 2015 • Family
When you get to the property, you enter a slice of paradise. It is a beautiful property with a farm right next to the restaurant. When I checked in, I felt very welcomed and was able to get my choice of a specialty drink from the bar (lilikoi mojito- OMGosh) and wandered the grounds. The dinner was amazing, all farm-to-table, fresh and delicious. After dinner and dessert, we were guided up to the stage area where we witnessed the most authentic polynesian show I've ever seen - the entire show is fire, with stories and dances from all over the South Pacific. Highly recommend!
Written July 21, 2015
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Grant P
3 contributions
Oct 2015 • Family
My 2- and 4-year-old were spellbound. As were we. It was awesome. In fact, my 2-year-old will very likely now grow up to be a fire dancer. It hardly felt like an hour had passed.
Look, there are some sleepy luaus (with lousy food) in Hawaii but if you want all the exciting fire stuff, skip those and go see this show. And, the food at Common Ground is already well known. This show plus good food equals money and time well spent. Go.
Look, there are some sleepy luaus (with lousy food) in Hawaii but if you want all the exciting fire stuff, skip those and go see this show. And, the food at Common Ground is already well known. This show plus good food equals money and time well spent. Go.
Written November 11, 2015
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Molly J
Powell Butte, OR15 contributions
Nov 2015 • Family
This comapny advertises that they can accommodate dietary needs. After multiple calls with Sharon and emails to make special arrangements for our food allergies, I ended up having an allergic reaction to nuts. Hours later, still dealing with a very sore and blistered mouth and throat. In addition, my son with a shell fish allergy was served an appetizer with shrimp and a dinner with prawns (both of which we luckily caught before he consumed). We had pre- arranged for him to have chicken and pasta and a shellfish free appetizer and dessert as well.
When we spoke up the hostess was short, argumentive and rude. They denied that my son's plate contained shellfish and were told the kitchen does not serve nuts (which they do). Our waitress indicated my salad was nut free when served meanwhile you could see my husband's had nuts. The salad had an inamona dressing which contained kukui nut.
This is a very serious issue that was not taken seriously by the staff.
We were very excited to attend this event and it was our Thanksgiving dinner. From what we did see and experience the grounds are very pretty. If they could improve their food safety procedures, quality, and customer service I am sure the place has potential. Very scary experience.
When we spoke up the hostess was short, argumentive and rude. They denied that my son's plate contained shellfish and were told the kitchen does not serve nuts (which they do). Our waitress indicated my salad was nut free when served meanwhile you could see my husband's had nuts. The salad had an inamona dressing which contained kukui nut.
This is a very serious issue that was not taken seriously by the staff.
We were very excited to attend this event and it was our Thanksgiving dinner. From what we did see and experience the grounds are very pretty. If they could improve their food safety procedures, quality, and customer service I am sure the place has potential. Very scary experience.
Written November 26, 2015
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J L
Great Barrington, MA106 contributions
Dec 2015 • Family
Shut the restaurant down! This food is awful. They have a prefixed meal, and there is nothing else. The chef is insensate when it comes to salt. There are no salt shakers on the tables, probably because there was none left after the kitchen got a hold of it. The entree was two tiny shrimp shoved up against a scoop of pork - sounds gourmet, eh. Dessert was a rubbery flan contraption, and most left theirs to the side. The fire show was passable, but there is no excuse for charging so much for such a awful meal.
Written December 24, 2015
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SactoMichelle916
Sacramento, CA80 contributions
Aug 2015
First let me say that Common Ground has been one of our favorite places to eat so we were pleased to see that they were doing special events at their venue. The Ahi Lele Fire show is unlike any other dinner and Hawiian/Tahitian dance show. First, the venue is intimate and it feels like a private event just for you. The food is farm to fork and absolutely delicious. The pork entree is especially delectable. There is an open bar with quality beverages and no line. After dinner you take a short walk to an open grassy area and the stage is set up so that the sun is setting behind the dancers as they begin their performance. The dancers are entertaining and the ambiance was perfect. I would recommend doing the Ahi Lele Fire show over any luau that is advertised all over the island that is packed, has long lines with mediocre food and watered down drinks. Ahi Lele and Common Ground are pure quality.
Written October 7, 2015
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Nancy E
Dallas, TX2 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
If you are in the Princeville area of Kauai...don't miss the Fire Show. It was interesting and exciting...setting was nice and the buffet was good. The fire dancers were athletic and in my opinion very brave to handle the fire sticks the way they did. It is only presented once a week (Wednesdays I think) so plan ahead.
Written May 30, 2019
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b831c
Texas166 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
We attend the Ahi Lele Dinner and Fire Show in December. I was pleasantly surprised. First there were the specialty cocktails they included, The Mai Tai was the best I ever had. It was made with fresh fruit juices, coconut water and the Koloa light and dark rums. You could have as many drinks as you wanted until the fire show, They also had beer and wine.
Before dinner they passed around appetizers one was sliced cucumber with ahi poke on it, the other was a crispy bread with pork. They were both very good. You had time to tour the gardens. The first course was a tomato salad and fresh ahi seasoned with Hawaiian salt. The main course consisted of 2 grilled shrimp and pork medallions served the purple mashed sweet potatoes with onion and cabbage. Dessert was coconut flan with pineapple soaked in rum. The meal was ono (delicious) . The atmosphere was very pretty and relaxing. This is not a buffet but excellent table service.
After dinner we walked to the show area. The show was fantastic We enjoyed the smaller, more intimate setting. The fire dancers were great, The performers posed with you to take pictures after the performance at no charge.
This is a top notch production and I would go again.
Before dinner they passed around appetizers one was sliced cucumber with ahi poke on it, the other was a crispy bread with pork. They were both very good. You had time to tour the gardens. The first course was a tomato salad and fresh ahi seasoned with Hawaiian salt. The main course consisted of 2 grilled shrimp and pork medallions served the purple mashed sweet potatoes with onion and cabbage. Dessert was coconut flan with pineapple soaked in rum. The meal was ono (delicious) . The atmosphere was very pretty and relaxing. This is not a buffet but excellent table service.
After dinner we walked to the show area. The show was fantastic We enjoyed the smaller, more intimate setting. The fire dancers were great, The performers posed with you to take pictures after the performance at no charge.
This is a top notch production and I would go again.
Written December 15, 2015
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April R
Park City, UT1 contribution
Sep 2015 • Family
My 2 pre-teen sons and I were looking for something a little different from the traditional luau, and we found it. The performances (both the dancers and muscians), were phenomenal, and the element of fire added a surge of excitement.
Written October 1, 2015
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Terry L
1 contribution
Sep 2015 • Friends
If one wants an exciting intimate evening of entertainment exploring the rich cultural heritage of fire knife dancing, do not miss the Ahi Lele show held at the Common Ground on the north shore of Kauai. A local production, this show provides you with that personal experience that immerses you in all the aloha that is Hawaii. The MC, himself a gifted dancer and entertainer, guides you through the history of this form of Polynesian expression often with comical quips that perfectly blend with this fast paced spectacle. We were awe-struck by the ceremonial lighting of the torches initiated by that impossible feat of "rubbing two sticks together". But this was just the prelude to a wonderful journey of surprises in both sight and sound. And further, at the conclusion of the show, we were invited to talk to the dancers and drummers, and to even snap that perfect photo. What a perfect way to spend an evening.
Written September 19, 2015
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