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The 15 Best Dinner Experiences in Hawaiʻi You Can Book

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Island days are short and flights between them are not. These 15 dinner experiences are the ones worth the slot, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you commit.

Kauai: Luau Kalamaku with Buffet Dinner and Show - Arriving at Kilohana Plantation
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Kauai: Luau Kalamaku with Buffet Dinner and Show

1.Luau Kalamaku with Buffet Dinner and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,620 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $179Our pick

Spend an evening at historic Kilohana Plantation for a lei greeting, island buffet, open bar before the show, and Luau Kalamaku’s theatrical account of the first Tahitian voyagers to reach Hawaii. Add a narrated train ride or premium seating when available. Hotel pickup is optional, and the full experience takes about four to six hours.

“The show was absolutely amazing but the food was lacking, service was amazing as well. Wish bar had more drinks like pina coladas or margaritas. And more dessert selections.”

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Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay - Boarding at Kailua Pier
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Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

2.Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,279 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $189

Sail 24 miles round trip from Kailua Pier to Kealakekua Bay aboard a catamaran with a local historian, live Hawaiian music, sunset views, and dinner. Captain Erika and the crew are known for warm service, while the narrator points out coastline landmarks hidden from land. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals require 48 hours’ notice.

“Food was good, crew were amazing and attentive with bringing drinks and offering to take photos. We spotted whales and two manta ray which was an added bonus. There was live music, but it was a hodge podge blend of music that didn’t fit well together and didn’t match the vibe of the boat. A soundtrack would’ve been more enjoyable. It was very overcast and cloudy so we didn’t really witness the sunset at all, but still had a lovely time and enjoyed the ride tremendously. My tip is to not cancel your trip based on weather, as it was still very enjoyable.”

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Honolulu: Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show - A five-course dinner with lobster and steak
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Honolulu: Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

3.Honolulu: Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,204 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $193

Sail from Honolulu on the Star of Honolulu for a sunset over Diamond Head, a five-course dinner with lobster or steak, live Hawaiian and jazz music, and a cultural show. You can board independently at Aloha Tower or add hotel pickup from select locations. Friday sailings run longer and may include fireworks.

“Great service and food. Highly enjoyed the entertainment and singers. Fireworks were beautiful. Thank you David. Highly recommend.”

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Myths of Maui Luau Dinner and Show - The Imu Ceremony and Island Buffet
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Myths of Maui Luau Dinner and Show

4.Myths of Maui Luau Dinner and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,144 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $211

Spend an oceanfront Maui evening with a shell lei greeting, open bar, all-you-can-eat island buffet, live Hawaiian music, and dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, and New Zealand. The show ends with fire-knife performers. VIP adds early entry, priority buffet access, premium front seating, and adult leis.

“Very expensive we paid over 1,000.00 and purchased the VIP for a family of 7. When they say unlimited drinks ( it’s not true ) the bar tender was very rude when asked for a mixed blended drinks for the kids they wanted more $$ 8.00 each to have them crush some ice with a mixed non alcoholic drink / when VIP costs over 400.00 extra Even though first in line was nice and the other staff was very friendly , the bar tender was the wreak of the night “ bossy” , and flat out rude from where you stood in line to what you wanted to drink .…”

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Oahu: Ka Moana Luau Dinner and Show at Aloha Tower - A buffet built around familiar island flavors
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Oahu: Ka Moana Luau Dinner and Show at Aloha Tower

5.Ka Moana Luau Dinner and Show at Aloha Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,087 reviews · 2h 30m · from $135Best value

Spend 150 minutes at Honolulu’s oceanfront Ka Moana Luau beneath historic Aloha Tower. You’ll make a lei, try hula or drumming, sample a farm-to-table buffet, and watch a Polynesian production ending with a Sword of Fire dance. Optional hotel pickup, Celebrity seating, and a welcome Mai Tai add convenience and comfort.

“From the moment we arrived we were welcomed warmly and everyone was so happy and helpful. Great value for money and the performers were absolutely brilliant. The buffet was all you can eat and the drinks were in abundance. My family loved all the pre activities. Would definitely recommend! Best experience in Hawaii”

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Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii - Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head from the water
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Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii

6.Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,023 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend about two hours offshore with views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the Pacific sunset. Prince Kuhio Tours serves a freshly prepared dinner of salad, short ribs or mahi-mahi, dessert, and soft drinks. Upper-deck seating depends on capacity. Alcohol is not sold, but you can bring your own for the onboard mixologist.

“It was terrible. They canceled our reservation that we made a month in advance to go to a sunset dinner and they canceled it like three hours before we could’ve chosen so many other things and now you have the nerve to send me a review. It was terrible, terrible terrible with the T the worst ever you should take them off of buy Tours do not sell this to anybody else”

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Kauai: Luau Kalamaku with Buffet Dinner & Show - Arriving at Kilohana Plantation
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Kauai: Luau Kalamaku with Buffet Dinner & Show

7.Luau Kalamaku with Buffet Dinner & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 932 reviews · 3h 30m · from $179

Spend about three and a half hours at Kilohana Plantation for a lei greeting, open bar, local-style buffet, craft fair, and the 45-minute Kalamaku show. The production follows an epic sea journey from Tahiti to Kauai, with hula, live Hawaiian music, and fire dancing. Optional pickup and a separate train ride are available.

“It was a beautiful and unforgettable experience. I even cried.”

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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach - What happens during the 2.5-hour sailing
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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach

8.Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 903 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $166Top rated

Sea Maui’s 2.5-hour cruise leaves Ka’anapali Beach aboard a 65-foot catamaran for sunset views, a chef-prepared buffet, and a full open bar. From December 15 to April 15, the crew also searches for humpback whales. You can sit indoors or outside, with live music on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Boarding from the sand means your feet may get wet.

“Great crew good food I would recommend this tour.Check in was easy the crew was very helpful with loading as we entered on the beach”

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From Ma'alaea Harbor: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver - Out on the water, with Lanai in the distance
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From Ma’alaea Harbor: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver

9.From Ma’alaea Harbor: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 826 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $139

Board the Quicksilver at Ma’alaea Harbor for a two-hour sunset cruise toward views of Lanai and Lahaina. You’ll receive table-side service, a three-course dinner, two alcoholic drinks, unlimited soft drinks, and island-style music. Winter departures may include humpback sightings. Arrive 30 minutes early at Boss Frog’s, and request dietary needs when booking.

“The water was way too rough to be out. They canceled the cruise then un canceled it. It was so windy and rough we all got sick. We never get sea sick”

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Kauai: Luau Ka Hikina Admission with Dinner and Lei Greeting - The Beachfront Setting on the Sheraton Grounds
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Kauai: Luau Ka Hikina Admission with Dinner and Lei Greeting

10.Luau Ka Hikina Admission with Dinner and Lei Greeting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 713 reviews · 2 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $204

At Luau Ka Hikina on Kauai, you arrive for a lei greeting, welcome drink, cultural activities, buffet dinner, torch lighting, hula, Polynesian dancing, music, and a fire performance. Seating is shared and first come, first seated. The evening takes place at the Sheraton grounds beside the beach, with no transportation included.

“Although the food was very good, I was anticipating a pig to be roasted in the ground and to witness the unearthing. I wish we had been greeted with staff in Hawaiin dress/ shirt anything but a Steelers Jersey, kinda took away from the aesthetics. I did love how quaint and the sweet stories from the hostess and the host did a nice job of introducing acts and the history behind the dances. Unfortunately I have been to Luau in Lahaina and this did not compare.”

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Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise - A Hawaiian Hula Experience - Boarding at Maalaea Harbor
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Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise – A Hawaiian Hula Experience

11.Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise – A Hawaiian Hula Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 703 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $158

Board the Pride of Maui at Maalaea Harbor for a two-hour sunset cruise near Molokini. Enjoy ribs, shoyu chicken, roasted vegetables, dessert, and an open bar with microbrewed beer and blended drinks. Hawaiian musician Kekoa and a hula dancer provide live entertainment, while winter sailings may include humpback whale watching.

“Food was good. We appreciated the captain steering us toward the whales. The music guy and hula gal did great. (The background for her dancing could have been better, maybe off to the side. Drinks need improvement too). We would recommend this to anyone…”

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Honolulu: Pacific Star Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show - What arrives at the Pacific Rim buffet
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Honolulu: Pacific Star Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

12.Honolulu: Pacific Star Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 633 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $139

Board the Star of Honolulu at Pier 8 for a two-hour sunset cruise with a Pacific Rim buffet, one Mai Tai, coffee, tea, and live contemporary entertainment. You’ll see Oahu’s coast from wraparound decks, with an extra hour and fireworks on Friday sailings. Seats and show views vary by dining level.

“The food was so-so. The chicken was great but the beef was tough and the pork was dry. The entertainment was great, but should sign up as early as possible so you can sit closer to the stage and in the middle.”

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Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner - A quick sugar stop at Punaluʻu Bake Shop
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Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner

13.Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 620 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $341

Spend 11 hours touring the Big Island in a small group of no more than 13 people. Taste Kona coffee, visit Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with a guide, and finish with dinner at Kīlauea Lodge. Guides such as Dave, Grant, Toby, and Shelby are praised for strong island knowledge and storytelling.

“What a great tour. Our guide Grant is knowledgable and entertaining! I love this wild island! One little suggestion, mostly for us who don’t know… ahi is the fish most used for all dishes.”

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Kailua-Kona: Voyagers of the Pacific Luau with Buffet Dinner - Arriving at Royal Kona Resort at 4:30 PM
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Kailua-Kona: Voyagers of the Pacific Luau with Buffet Dinner

14.Kailua-Kona: Voyagers of the Pacific Luau with Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 564 reviews · 2h 30m · from $190

At Royal Kona Resort, spend 150 minutes beside Kailua Bay with an all-you-can-eat island buffet, Mai Tais, live Polynesian music, hula, and a Samoan fire knife finale. Check-in is at 4:30 PM. The Imu ceremony is advertised, but close-contact activities and the pig reveal are currently suspended.

“Highly recommended, they put on an amazing show and the dinner was just as good. Informative and well organized. They are not shy on the liquor portions, the drinks were coming faster than I could drink them”

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Maui Ma'alaea Sunset Prime Rib or Fresh Island Fish Dinner Cruise - Maalaea Harbor check-in and boarding
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Maui Ma’alaea Sunset Prime Rib or Fresh Island Fish Dinner Cruise

15.Maui Ma’alaea Sunset Prime Rib or Fresh Island Fish Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 533 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $149

Board the three-story Calypso at Maalaea Harbor for a two-hour sunset cruise with tableside dinner service, Hawaiian-style music, and an onboard bar. Choose prime rib, mahi mahi or other dinner options. Your first two alcoholic drinks are included, and winter departures may bring whale sightings.

“We had a blast! It was an experience you will remember for a lifetime! It was my husbands birthday and they sang happy birthday to him! The photographer took amazing photos! Everything was truly amazing!”

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