Mixed bag here. I thought the food was good, not great. Just good. The desserts were just ok…read more But I thought the show was excellent. This is my first lu'au even though I live in Hawaii. I was impressed. I thought the performers were awesome, especially the fire dancers. Just really awesome and the dancers were enthusiastic which made for a better performance. I thought the audio was a bit off. The volume was crazy loud to fill the huge tent but it was hard to hear the individual voices of the narrators. So maybe something to boost the midrange a bit in the balance of the sound system or whatever. I'm not a sound engineer. So if you're visiting Kauai and are looking for a lu'au, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Kalamaku. I think you'll have a good time.

This was the first luau I've attended in a long, long time…read more This was one of if not the priciest luau that we found when we were shopping around for one. I feel like if this is your first luau, it's worth the price, but I would not pay the same amount to attend a second time. They have a pretty good variety, and number of vendors stationed in their outdoor area. The items sold range from sweets, to jewelry, to little knick-knacks. It's a pretty good selection of things for people looking to buy gifts to bring back home. The ambiance is very lively and enjoyable however at times it felt a little too lively since there were a good amount of kids running around. It would've been fantastic if there existed the option to attend a child-free luau. How enjoyable the event is would also depend on where people are seated. People on the outskirts of the stage would have a harder time being able to listen and watch the show, while people closer to the stage would have an amazing time. My party got to have both experiences since we were initially seated on the outskirts and were brought closer to the center. It really upgraded the experience. The food was pretty hit or miss. Some of it was pretty good, specially for the catering style service, while other dishes were less than average. The drink options weren't the best. If you've a sweet tooth the open bar would be fantastic, though, as all their options were definitely on the sweet side. It would be nice to be able to opt out of the open bar, or have more options for those that want less sugar with their alcohol. Between all the good and the bad, I think this totals out to a very average luau experience. 3/5

The worst EVER!! I cannot emphasize enough that this place…read moreis a scam and NOT a luau!!! Not our first Luau, we've been to several on each island, so we knew what to expect. We paid $153 per person, so definitely had high expectations. Boy were we disappointed!!!!! First of all it's NOTHING as they advertise in their videos. It is not facing the ocean on the lawn. No one to greet you with any kind of lei. No hula dancers to take pictures with. No pig roasting ceremony. No welcome drinks... nothing!! This is NOT a luau. It's a scam! An overpriced buffet dinner. The bar only serves three types of drinks...wine, beer and Mai tai. You only get ONE drink with your luau purchase, Anymore after that, you have to buy it cash which is not disclosed anywhere. So if you got no cash with you, you can enjoy tap water all night. Also no orchids in the drinks you buy either. The buffet display had no esthetics, Zero effort was made to at least make it look pleasing. The display was as basic as your average buffet restaurant. Food choices were very basic and average. The show was very boring for the most part. The best of this whole Luau was the fire dancers. Very talented! I honestly wish we would have just done the fire show at the Hilton and saved ourselves $60. We wanted the whole Luau experience and the best on the island. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed. Don't waste your money it's not worth it! THIS IS NOT A REAL LUAU!!!! We are so sad we wasted our time and money, and did not get to experience a real Luau. Do yourself a favor and book Kalamaku luau instead they're amazing!

This was my first luau experience and it was very nice. Sitting under shaded area at the Marriott,…read moregood narration throughout to provide some background, and a variety of interesting performances. Also neat that it's a family business with some performers from the family. The show wasn't too long and there was a nice break for folks who wanted to try to dance. I'm glad we didn't pay extra for the pre-show hotel dinner...those luau-style entrees can be ordered at many other restaurants/takeout places where the food can be better.

Such a beautiful Luau!…read more The show + food was all amazing. I believe the Luau gives you the opportunity to try a lot of traditional foods here in Hawaii. The food attendants were consistently cleaning up our table, which I appreciated! The show was BEAUTIFUL, and the spokesperson did an AMAZING job. Come check out this Luau :)

Food was very good, but the show and the drinks were lacking. The open bar consists of two…read morecocktail choices: the watered down Mai Tai or the watered down Blue Hawaiian. Not a true open bar with other options. Just those two only. I would have preferred to have had a daiquiri or pina colada option. But the food was very good as I mentioned, especially the kalua pork and the teriyaki steak. The show itself was alright. I've been spoiled by the show at the Old Lahaina Luau over on Maui. They did have the fire knife performance, which was pretty good. But the overall quality of the show itself was probably 3 stars for me.

WOW...this place is fun!…read more I'm a keyboard player that hasn't played much in the last few years and when I visited the music studios, I was able to get my hands on a keyboard again. They most serve children and teens but I could PLAY here all day! I highly recommend checking them out for music lessons for kids, and even some adult lessons they offer.

This place is the real deal - a school of rock on Kauai! Jeremy and his staff work so hard to make…read moresure each student shines. I can't think of a better place to learn music and recording. Since the local schools have cut the music programs down to almost non-existance, this is a godsend for the kids on this island. Safe, fun and truly a worthwhile investment for your child. My son has worked with Jeremy for 7 years (even before he opened this place) and he's now in LA living his musical dreams.

Overall: 10/10…read more PARKING: Free large lot available at the strip mall. FOOD: Always great! I like the clams in the butter sauce with the little toasts it comes with. Best to do family style if with a group, because then you can try more items! VIBE: It's a local spot for sure, casual vibe, great bar, live music on Thursdays, and Trivia Night follows. SERVICE: They have lots of tables to manage, so servers checking in with you can be sparse, but if you need something just flag someone down, and they will take care of you quickly.

Visited Good Times Grill during our stay in Kauai. The staff were warm, friendly, and very…read morewelcoming throughout our visit. They also had a live band playing, which created a fun atmosphere and it looked like a lot of people were really enjoying themselves. If you're just looking for a quiet place to sit and eat, though, it can get a bit loud, nothing against the live music, just something to keep in mind depending on what kind of dining experience you're looking for. The ahi nachos were a bit disappointing for us. The ahi itself was fresh and tasted great, but the "nachos" were actually more like fried wontons instead of traditional nacho chips, which felt a little odd and just wasn't really our thing. It would've helped if that was disclosed on the menu or if the server gave a quick heads up beforehand so expectations were clearer. On the positive side, the Tempura Ahi Bites were our favorite dish out of everything we ordered, definitely the standout item for us. The rib plate was also decent with satisfying portions overall.

Awesome dancing and culture! The dancers brought so much life into each and every segment.read more

Got rained out!!!it was great food Started out amazing!!…read moreThought is was going to be the best but got rained out

All we expected! Note: going early to spend extra time in…read morethe gardens isn't really an option. They open at 4:30. They take your picture on the way in ($30, ready at the show if you want to purchase it), then we boarded the tram. The guide shares about the plants, views, some history, and points out many things along the ride. We were free to roam the gardens until the imu ceremony. Many beautiful plants, trees, picturesque spots. I can see why weddings happen here! I found a beautiful spent flower on the ground I was curious about and took it to one of the aunties. She didn't know, but immediately brought me to another family member who identified it right away. So helpful! You can claim your dinner spot if you'd like (groups are reserved, otherwise it's open) while everyone's exploringthe grounds. When it's time to open the imu, the host explains the culture and history in an engaging way, then it's time to eat! They have a good system for sending tables up to eat so nobody's rushing. Mai tais (open bar included) were smooth and delicious! Food was excellent, all you can eat. Plenty of time to eat, enjoy company, listen to the music (wasn't too loud--yay!) while talking, and then we headed to the show. The seats were padded stadium seats, and rather comfortable. The show lasted about 50 minutes. Professional and nicely done. We both loved our entire time there. We'd been told this is the one to go to, but we searched Yelp anyway. It was clear from the reviews it was a good fit for us and we were not disappointed. Spendy, yes, but for dinner and a show (and the tour through the gardens), it's not that bad. We were very pleased.

Been here a few times over the years. Everything is thoughtfully planned. Lots to see, eat and do!…read more Full of entertainment and energy. They do go the extra mile with entertainment after dinner!

Excellent food and beauty all around in this gorgeous garden setting. They make you feel like part…read moreof the family.

It was a amazing show and garden as well the dinner that was provided was absolutely Great the…read morepurple yams and the mixed veggies