I've attended many luaus in Hawaii before and this one felt very commercialized. For general…read moreadmission, you'll be seated at long tables with other groups. This wasn't a huge deal, but the venue was on a slope and the tables were spaced fairly close together which was uncomfortable. Some drinks had spilled and just ran down the table into other guests' areas. Early on in the luau, guests had the opportunity to view an Imu Ceremony which was cool and something I haven't had the opportunity to witness at other luaus. My group was immediately started with 2 drinks each which was sugary and didn't have much alcohol in it. And apparently their policy is that each guest can't have more than 2 drinks at a time, but you could ask to swap out your drinks (you don't have to finish it). The buffet had a good spread of items, from basics like salad to regional flavors like kalua pork. The quality was fine - obviously not Michelin star quality, but it wasn't school cafeteria food either. I appreciate the large plates because you could fit a little bit of each item on there so you could try it all. I didn't see many people go back for seconds. Clearly the luau organizers are strategic about the food lineup so people don't overload on the meat at the end. The entertainment was fine. The performers were great, but honestly I didn't feel like there was much energy from the stage nor the crowd. Overall, the experience could've been better. Many of the employees looked tired and stressed and seemed to be on auto-pilot. It felt a bit like the guests were like cattle being shuffled around.

All you can drink, all you can eat, and authentic pork, sign me up! We ended up attending a Friday…read morenight and the event starts at 5 PM. They started handing us drinks left and right as we sat down. After drinks, they had a demonstration of how they were smoke the pork in the dirt and the staff would pull the pork out from ground. We were able to relax a little bit and had dinner service, which was pretty good for a buffet. It was all you can eat, but honestly, I filled my plate up so high that I did not need seconds. They had storytelling, against, and fire! Overall, it was a great experience in Kona. I always opt in for a luau when I am in Hawaii.

Amazing performance done by The Lava Dolls and The Pod Kona presenting a magical and seductive…read moretheme of Alice in Wonderland. Very magical and talented group of humans. Cozy historical venue with plenty of seating for the event. Restrooms and beverages available.

Current Theater ticket information lacking. Lots of other informatio, but none on but what's on at…read morethe theatre-theater. How can one get box office phone numbers, current presentations, etc?? Oh hum, I guess I'll have to drive up to finding meaningful info. Ah, maybe I'll just skip The play and stay home and watch tv. Wow that's a good idea.

Such a once and a life time experience!! My family and I were in such pure amazement. The story…read morethat was told by the dance was so heart felt to where it made me cry but they were happy tears. I hope my family and I can attend another one.

Don't waste your time or money on this Luau. I was looking forward to an authentic Hawaiian Luau…read more This was a restaurant in a strip mall with a luau on the back patio. The stage was a platform with a pop up tent type cover with a view of the dumpster behind the fence and the recycling center beyond that. The food was awful, small portion, cold and not very flavorful. We had a cheesy picture taken upon arrival in front of a backdrop that was a fishing charter. The outcome didn't even crop out the building. Truly as waste of $300.00+. I felt I was taken for a fool/stupid tourist.

First, if you are staying at the Outrigger, make sure you sign up and get the discount! Some…read morereviews had me worried about them running out of food, etc. but that was not an issue. I thought it started at 5, but the doors actually didn't open til 5:30 so we were waiting around for a bit. The welcome drinks were nice, as were the activities, though there were only three: bracelet making, stamp art, and a game like bowling (we didn't do it so I don't know the name). There wasn't actually a ton of time before the program started so this worked. The drinks tasted good but were very watered down. I had about 4 and didn't feel much of a buzz. They had us line up and get food and there was plenty. The poke was disturbingly fishy tasting (not good), but I liked the POG butter and rolls, mac salad, beef, pork (a bit too salty) and chicken. The fish was ok. It would have been nice if they had a few more options for fruit. The desserts were actually really good, I thought. I loved the fluffiness of the chantilly cake, and the pineapple upside down cake was also good. The passion fruit muffins tasted good and had a dense texture that grew on me, but when I got my own it had lots of hard lumps in it and I was a bit put off. The show was nice with a band and explanations about local culture and legends and a little history. I like how they moved through time with it and covered different regions like you were on a tour. I honestly got a little bored at the act before the fire dance and my kid almost wanted to leave, but then it was the fire dance and we were good and that was the last part. The timing was just right in my opinion. Overall, a touristy thing to do for sure. The price is on par with other places in the area and since we were staying at the hotel this was a no brainer. I'm glad we went for my own curiosity and for my kid to experience it, though my husband was bored. It was a good experience and well orchestrated.

This was a great experience for our anniversary dinner. We made postcards and orchid bracelets…read morebefore the show, open bar, great food. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because once the show started, the buffet was never replenished. Its supposed to be all you can eat. Also, photos/videos were not allowed during the show. Umm I paid good money for this, I'd like to snap a few photos for my memory book.

The island breeze luau was a pretty middle of the road experience for us. I had planned to give 3…read morestars, but the friendliness of the staff bumped it up to four, so good on you! We got premium seating at $730 for three people. We had our own table at the front of the show, leis included ($10 if you do not purchase premium seating), and first service to the buffet. That's pretty much all of the bonus that comes with premium seating. We got our family photo taken, and it was a very beautiful photo. $25 to download the image without a watermark, $35 to get it printed. If you do choose to get the image, download it for $25 and get it printed at Walmart or CVS for $2. The staff who checked us in, seated us, and served us were all very friendly, chatty, and kind. They did a wonderful job. The dancers and band were wonderful, and I appreciate the dedication to describing what a luau resembles; an ancient Hawaiian royal feast. The pork was delicious, and being able to see it taken out of the ground was a really neat experience. Be sure to check in early (5pm for premium, 5:15 for standard) and be first in line to everything, because the line for the bar, tattoos, games and activities, and crowd around the pig build up fast. They have a wide variety of traditional Hawaiian dishes, familiar food for kids, seafood, pork, chicken, beef, sides, and desserts at the all you can eat buffet. Their drink menu is extremely limited; for $750 I would have expected access to Piña Coladas and dacharies, something blended. The teriyaki beef had good flavor but was very tough. Our session ended at 8. At 7pm, the event was called off because the rain was too heavy. This makes sense; there's a lot of danger for the dancers to be on such slippery floors, the buffet food had been soaked, no fire dancers could perform, etc. I understand they can't control the weather. We reached out and asked for a refund, and they offered for us to come back on Tuesday. That is not possible, as we fly out tonight (Monday). They say they do not offer refunds if rain causes the event to end early, and we are now in contact with management. Their choice to completely cancel the show instead of moving it inside or something of the sort was very disappointing, and our experience was not at all worth the almost $800 we spent. Review update; they gave us a 2/3 refund for the rain, which was much appreciated! Mahalo for the wonderful time. And yes, printed is $30 not $35, I had read the numbers wrong. We had a good time, but it would have been much better if a few tweaks were made. Mahalo for the friendly staff, great dancers, great band, good food, and education about Pacific Islander history! I hope to see some adjustments made for future guests to make the most of their time and money.

Remember that you are paying for a buffet, that could be moved indoors to a corporate banquet room,…read moreat a price point of approximately $200 per person. The Island Breeze Luau left a lot to be desired. Open Bar with Caveats: Yes, there's an open bar, but the liquor selection runs on the lower end, with brands like Skyy and Whalers rum. Buffet: The food setup is where things really fell apart. With a large group of guests all trying to get their money's worth, the buffet lines became a free-for-all. Plates were piled excessively high, and by the time some guests got through the line, several dishes were already gone. At this price, everyone deserves access to the full spread the format simply doesn't support that. The other guests aren't Ohana, they are trying to get their moneys worth so they act gross this is why I loathe buffets. No Sunset, No Outdoors: Perhaps the most disappointing aspect: our show was moved indoors. A luau without the outdoors, without the warm Hawaiian air, and most heartbreakingly without the sunset is a fundamentally different (and lesser) experience. This is an inherent risk, and it's one that can completely change what you're paying for and I would not take again. Weather is unpredictable we were told 50 minutes before check in it was moving inside. Consider the Alternatives: For a similar or slightly higher budget, you can enjoy a private oceanside dinner with premium cocktails with your real Ohana and a guaranteed view of that stunning Hawaiian sunset. The entertainment here doesn't bridge that gap. Go in with very managed expectations or explore other options first. Also if you were paying for a family of 5 this is diabolical pricing for this event. I paid for myself and I can afford to be out 200 bucks for what was essentially Hawaiian Golden Corral with the most annoying selfish group of tourists.

My wife and I did not know about Kozy until we wandered by recently. Kozy welcomed us into his…read moreintimate theater and invited us to the show that night. We are not particularly fans of "magic" but it turns out the experience was much more than simply magic. To put it mildly, Kozy was a total kick in the A**!!! He's smart, witty and funny, all the while maintaining an intimate "living room" feel. By the way, he's also an incredible magician. We are looking forward to bringing our friends and family when they visit. While we love living here, there are not many high quality entertainment opportunities of this caliber. We highly recommend this show whether you are a local or a visitor.

Great performance! His skill and humor gives you an evening to remember. Had a great time…read more Very limited seating (this is a good thing). Nice being so close and intimate.

Kona Town Hui is a nice and welcoming environment. There is a lot of nice poetry and you see both…read moreApo and Stephanie (husband and wife) working on the pottery in the studio. We got to have a nice conversation with Apo and he explained the business. He said they also provide pottery classes and date nights. He also has a sperate business where he teaches net fishing. My wife and I were able to buy nice poetry and learn a lot about Kona. I recommend stopping by when visiting the Kona Brewery.

Always a great time with friends and making new ones. Stephanie is a great instructor and really…read moreguides everyone through the process to complete an original piece is a surprisingly short amount of time. The possibilities are endless and it is so fun to be creative for a few hours with friends.

As we all have children we want them to enjoy life & the activities they choose. My heart is over…read morejoyed with the all her dance instructors & the staff whom make it fun. I'm blessed & thankful knowing my daughter is in great hands while she's dancing.... we love you all!!!!

My granddaughter loves the class, teacher and members. Seriously thinking of signing her up for the…read morerest of the year.

What can I say about this father son band that I luckily came across on my vacation with my husband…read moreon the Big Island of Hawaii. I could take or leave live music - it's hit or miss and sometimes not worth the interruption of conversation. Not the case with these guys - they were the theme of our vacation and we ended up following them to whichever venue they were playing at. They were talented and truly in the present moment enjoying what they were doing and connecting with the audience. There are no adequate words...nothing more to say.

Kairie Music is the absolute BEST! We heard him play a couple of years ago at the County Building…read morein Kona. His voice and music is so captivating. After hearing him play, we had to have him for our community 'ohana festival. Everyone was amazed and wanted to know who he is. Kai will be playing again for our upcoming 'Ohana Festival on Saturday, November 16,2024 at the Kings Shops Waikoloa. Come down and hear him sing at 1:30 PM, guarantee you will enjoy.

From the owner: One Man Band with a warm voice; Available for Music + Entertainment for parties, weddings,…read morecorporate events in Hawaii. Reggae, Hawaiian, Jahwaiian, Contemporary, R & B, Original Songs.