This is our fifth different Luau over the years in Maui. By far the best food. Salads were nice... read more
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Drums of the Pacific Lu'au
200 Nohea Kai Dr, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761-1942
Open today: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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“Best Luau food on Maui”
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The show was fantastic but we couldn't hear the narrator at all. Would have made it so much better... read more
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Jon G
Dublin, Ohio
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Most professional lu’au we have experienced
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Date of experience: December 2017
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Tina G
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This was our first ever luau. the show was good. Talented performers. There was a lot of talking during parts, maybe to give performers time to change? A friend was at another luau at the same time and she sent me photos of the men at the other luau and I do feel a bit cheated with Drums of the Pacific, sorry guys, perhaps their talent makes up for the not so much "Magic mike" appearance. All the performers were very talented.
The buffet was ok but nothing to share on instagram. The only real option for young picky eaters were mcdonalds type chicken nuggets and some baked ziti type pasta. The service was really quite great to be sure.
The other issue I had was for general seating we got there an hour before to be second in line to choose the best seats. But when it opened the staff sat us. We ended up with an ok seat but why did we get in line an hour early if we didn't get to choose our seats? Oh and people who showed up just a bit before the doors opened totally try to get in front of the line and act all stupid when those of us who waited an hour tell them there is a line. It is ridiculous how these poor planning folks try to whisper to each other how they can skip the line.
It was a good show but I think there are others that are less pricey that have better food.
Date of experience: December 2017
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boenski7035
Custer, Wisconsin
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This is our 3rd time to this luau.......great greeter-table assignment person then it went downhill......the wait person was obsessed with rule of not more than 2 drinks in front of a person.....all he would have to do is walk away for a couple of minutes. He insisted on bugging us as there were people across the aisle (preferred seating) that were doing the same - also his station - weren't being bothered by him at all. The food this time was so-so, our other luaus were better--seemed dried out and not as flavorful.
We enjoyed standing in line and visiting with other people....not an overly hot day.
BUT the entertainment portion of luau was great as ever.......not sure of another return.
Date of experience: December 2017
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surfrider2013
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Our family thought the views were incredible! Tiki torches burning, smell of the salt air, and layers of colors during sunset really set the mood. Especially loved the Tahitian dance and fire dance. Will recommend
Date of experience: December 2017
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gymdub
Wichita, Kansas
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Maybe I built up expectations too high, but I really wasn’t impressed. I do believe that every Hawaiian visitor should probably enjoy a luau at least once. With that in mind, we will probably try again.
I freely admit that our experience may not be representative of the normal experience, but the overall evening simply didn’t live up to the hype.
First, think carefully about paying extra for the VIP access. The best I could gather, the only real valuable benefit was the shorter wait to sit down. After that, we were all part of the same cattle herding process as everyone else. Clearly, it is all about the numbers for them. In theory, we were supposed to be able to go through the buffet line first, but that time was wasted waiting in the assigned location for the family picture (not worth the money because we had to wait so long that the awesome sunset was missed).
I may not know luaus, but have grown up on pulled pork and all forms of slow roasted pork. It was acceptable by large volume banquet standards only.
Two days later, we ate at a little restaurant next to a much smaller facility that hosts luaus. As we peeked enviously through the fence, we voted to try that one next time.
Date of experience: December 2017
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Venkat_KR_Raman
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
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First half of the programmer was slow and boring. Second half, especially last 30 minutes was great. Good way to understand and learn about Polynesian culture . Liked the Lu’au setting where we have opportunity to share large dining table with other tourists ... was pleasantly surprised to see the number of vegetarian options in the buffet and how nearly they were tagged as Vegan or Vegetarian as the case may be. Hula dancers were beautiful and skillful. Staff in general were very nice and courteous. Overall a nice evening ... could have be shorter by at least an hour !!
Date of experience: December 2017
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