Food was good, show was fine , seats were good enough. It was billed as an upscale experience…read more Really think it was no different than any other luau. Probably all the same.

Just went. Beautiful backdrop. Dancers were good. Service great. But the food was not edible. So…read moredry and served cold. Just bad. My son said mom they couldn't even get the desert to be edible and he loves anything sugar.

Always nice to check out a Luau when in Hawaii. We stayed at a resort nearby so ended up walking 10…read moremins here instead of driving over. It's probably easier to walk. The venue is beautiful and have plenty of space. We were seated towards the back so it a bit more difficult to pay attention and hear. The show was decent but it didn't start until later and it was paced out pretty slow. The whole event seems to be longer than needed.. from 4:30-8ish but it was nice to experience sunset here. Food was actually decent. A lot of places are ayce but this was family-style. Service was great and they kept refilling our food to make sure we're never empty. The short ribs were the best. Poke was good and simple, fish was a bit dry, salad was refreshing, but fruits were surprisingly not as sweet as I thought it would be in Maui. It's also aycd at the bar but the cocktails were very sweet. I learned to just order shots. They also have coffee and tea available. They had a cool tattoo and cute flower station too. Cool place to check out!

What an amazing luau! My favorite of 3 by far! Free drinks, activities, a great show, and amazing…read morefood...the food kept coming. The ahí poke was my favorite, but they had beef, chicken, pork, fish, veggies galore, Ube bread, a wide variety of desserts, some delicious appetizers, and the list goes on! Our entire table was so happy with this luau--they really do it right!! I recommend getting the standard package since it's close enough and using free self parking versus the valet. 10/10 recommend! I will be back if I have more visitors.

Went to Maui for a site visit for an upcoming corporate event. While there, we had the pleasure of…read moreattending this Luau at the Ritz. It was fantastic. The food was delicious and the entertainment was awesome. Best of all was the MC who not only taught everyone hula moves and Hawaiian words, but also a lot about the Hawaiian islands all while being very entertaining.

Super solid luau at the Ritz Carlton!…read more Staying near Kapalua on our latest visit - I decided to surprise wifey with one of the newer luaus on the island, the Tales of the Kapa Moe! Had to make my reservations a few weeks in advance since the luau is only on Tuesdays and Fridays! Some limited, ah?! Taking place at the Ritz newly renovated Aloha Garden Pavilion, such a sight when you walk in! Welcomed by staff and given a fresh flower lei and a stiff cocktail (or TWO) right away! Now that's what I call the Aloha Spirit...quite literally LOL! -Blue Hawaiian -Kapalua Mai Tai (fave of the night, strong & vibrant!) Before going to your assigned seating in the covered pavilion, you can partake in the Hawaiian cultural activities in the lanai, and get your pictures taken underneath the beautiful garden backdrop! Then when you're ready you get escorted to your table for the luau pre-show! I gotta say - the highlight of the night is the luau dinner, pretty swanky! Before they call you up to the buffet line by table, they bring out the whole roasted pig for showing off as it heads to the display line for service! I noticed though that the pig is not made in an underground imu as is the traditional Hawaiian method - it is cooked in a Caja China, which can also produce succulent meat! The buffet is stacked well, and you can go back as your heart desires! So much to eat: Salads -Hawaiian Chopped Salad -Caesar Salad -Kula Beets with Arugula (for you vegans) -Soba Noodle Salad Entrees -Whole Roasted Pig -Macadamia Nut Crusted Fresh Fish Catch -Westside Huli Huli Chicken -North Shore Oahu Garlic Shrimp Sides -Wok Fired Island Vegetables -Local Molokai Sweet Potatoes -Ginger & Soy Steamed Bok Choy -Garlic Mushroom Fried Rice There's even a Build your own Poke Station with ahi and kimchi tako poke and tons of condiments! AND even a Keiki Menu that includes Fried Chicken Tenders and Mac & Cheese! I know this isn't what folks in ancient Hawaiian times ate, but cheee hooo the food overall is ONO! The Kula Beets with Arugula and Soba Noodle salads were faves! Some crazy flavor combos going there and good starters! Cannot go wrong with a poke bowl with your own fixings as an appetizer as well! The Whole Roasted Pig was nice & moist (especially the belly sections), delicious when served with the mu shu buns, poi, pickled vegetables, and hoisin chili sauce. Like basically an Asian taco! The Macadamia Nut Crusted Fresh Fish was delectable too, delicate fish with their mild Thai coconut curry sauce was very good! The North Shore Oahu Garlic Shrimp was liked as well, so much garlic and lemon butter! And what goes well with protein? Why, a heaping serving of Garlic Mushroom Fried Rice of course! More of a modern meal take on the Hawaiian luau, but I ain't mad! I made sure to eat enough for my ancestors HA! After the buffet dinner, relax, digest and get ready for the show. The Tales of the Kapa Moe! Great local host, makes you get interactive too, work off some of that luau food! The show is a lively depiction of a day in the life of the Hawaiian ancestors, showcasing the different tasks of everyone in the village. Many tales to enlighten your senses: *Koʻi Honua - A story of the creation of the islands *Pele - Goddess of the volcano and its molten lava *Kanehekili - God of thunder bringing forth rain to start growth *Laka - Goddess of the forest and all earthly vegetation *Ka I ka hoe - Audience participation chant lesson *Huakaʻi Hele - Migration of our ancestors from the south pacific *Ka wailele o Honokohau - Acrobat in the form of a waterfall *Ae Kakou - Men dance expressing their love for fish and poi *Lānaʻi - The beauty of Lānaʻi displayed as our women dance in a cloud *Moea awakens - Fire finale representing that the fire of our people its heritage will continue to live and burn strong And while you're enjoying the history, don't forget to grab some desserts: -Mochi Tart (must try!) -Mango Pudding -Mango Cheesecake -Kapalua Bar -Macadamia Chocolate Crunch Cake What an experience of a luau, very nuanced! Especially the fire show at the end, super LIT is an understatement! My only note is that this luau is a bit pricey for the 3 hour dinner & show - about $260 per person for Ohana Seating, and about $316 per person for the Ali'i Premium Seating (right near the front row). But if you're a kama'aina don't despair - let them know and you can get 20% off with valid Hawaii ID! Awesome time for wifey & I at the Tales of the Kapa Moe Luau Show! This was us early celebrating our 15th anniversary! Can't go wrong with this luau at the Ritz! AWWWRIGHT!!

The show was amazing! Good vibes, good food, great host/dancers/musicians. Being born and raised in…read morethe islands, it was so special to be engulfed in my culture and to experience the gratefulness of watching how we still speak through HULA, SONG, AND DANCE. Island Breeze never fails to put on a show! Little tip for those visiting the islands and choose to go to a Lū'au, please get hype! Show some love and attention to the dancers, musicians, and host! We adore sharing our culture with those who are visiting, but you also should get excited about learning it as well it's a rich heritage!

GREAT SHOW!! Great food and service! lots of information on the history and culture of Hawaii!…read more100%

Some good and some disappointing…read more The buffet was as expected for a luau. Kalua pork was great. Fish too. Everything else was ok. The bar was open and wait staff was very friendly. The show was good. My family had never been to a luau and they liked it. I had been to one on Oahu last year that I liked better. It rained the night of our show. They provided ponchos when we got seated, which was beyond expectation, but we were already soaked from waiting 45 minutes in line to get in. It would have been nice if they had come down the line and handed them out as the rain started. The parking situation was poor. Paid $10 to park at the hotel and the lot was not lit at all. I think we were in overflow parking that is typically for staff. The path way to walk from the car to the luau was unlit, through some storage areas/tennis arena with a significant grade and stairs without handrails. I had to use my phone flashlight and worry about my 74 year old father with an unsteady gait. Very dangerous. If they ran out of space, they should have put us in some of the open valet spaces we walked past (that were abundant). Overall, I was underwhelmed. Over $1100 for the 6 of us. I expected better.

THE service was very good. THE FOOD was mediocre. I felt as…read morethough all of the deserts except for the cheesecake had been mass produced and picked up from Costco. They weren't good at all. FOR THAT MATTER, none of the food was very good. ....typical buffet food, not hot etc. My husband expected a grand introduction of the pig. it was barely mentioned which was fine with me! The dancers were very good. You could tell that they were putting their heart and soul into their craft. I LOVED the fire dancers. They were amazing. It is hard to enjoy or appreciate the ambiance when it is raining hard and you are getting soaking wet. They did nicely provide ponchos.

It was a buffet and the food was good. The show was also very cool and exciting with the fire…read more There was a big variety of food and the service was good.

We attended the on-property lūʻau, Drums of the Pacific. It's definitely commercialized, but still…read morewell done. Each guest receives a drink upon entry, which was a nice touch. I was a bit disappointed that our tickets didn't include a lei, though. It's an outdoor amphitheater space, in the evening of our show we had a little sprinkle of rain, which made it interesting. My kids loved the temporary tattoo station, and the entertainment overall was excellent. The food was standard lūʻau fare; I especially enjoyed the tuna poke and the kālua pig. The staff were friendly but very busy, and I found myself getting up to look for things like soy sauce and drink refills. There were a few downsides. The host was hard to hear for much of the event, and the fire dancing portion--something my son had been excitedly looking forward to based on the posters--was surprisingly short, which left him a bit let down. The Mai Tai drinks were also extremely sweet and noticeably light on alcohol. Overall, it felt a bit like they were trying to stretch a two-and-a-half-hour show into four hours. I wouldn't attend this Luau again - it was pretty expensive and did not really provide very much value. I would consider it if I had never been to a luau before and it was convenient...

Located on a beautiful and historic property, it was an honor to visit the ranch, learn some…read morehistory and be treated to a night of enjoyments for all ages. Dinner was delicious! Music and dancing all night long! So glad we went and will recommend to all! The Stetsons

The Kahua Ranch in Waimea is wonderful place to celebrate a special event or just need a night out!…read moreThe scenery is beyond beautiful and that's just the tip of the iceberg! Sunset was breathtaking. Plentiful activities for kids and adults alike (lawn games, country music + dancing, smores, and more!). BBQ is wonderful! Very family friendly! Cowboy Dave (as my kids call him) & his wife are amazing hosts. Very gracious, family oriented and welcoming! Highly recommend to keep this place on your list when visiting the island! Definitely worth a stop.

We attended the Island Breeze Hale Hoaloha luau with family visiting and it was a highlight of…read moretheir trip. The check-in process was quick and seamless, first receiving a complimentary Mai tai, then leis from very welcoming greeters, last, taking a family photo with the photographers. The venue was beautiful and spacious even though it was moved inside due to possible rain. The yard games with members of the cast before the luau was a hit for all the kids in attendance. We were all looking forward to the food as we had heard amazing things about it and it did not disappoint! They had a large keiki buffet table for the kids which our 10 year old niece loved. The adult table had a large variety of options. The local dishes of Poke, poi, lomi salmon and Kailua pork were so flavorful! The show itself was beautiful. We enjoyed the MC, Sefa's storytelling of Hawaii history and voice as he sang. The band and hula was all incredible. You really saw the dancers skill and joy as they performed. The show wrapped up with one of the best Fire-knife performances! Our niece had a front row seat on the lawn to watch and was captivated the entire time! Thank you Island Breeze for such a beautiful evening and creating a space for our family to make memories we'll hold forever.

Aloha! This was an amazing luau!! The MC was a great storyteller and singer. The performers were…read moreso graceful and fluid, delivering captivating performances with beautiful Hawaiian attire. The Fire performing Chief was last and he did an amazing job!! I like the way the food was served on the gorgeous lawn, it felt so open and authentic. Everything I tasted was fantastic. Fish, pork beef with many sides. Pre luau festivities are a lovely touch and one reason I chose this luau, wish they were a little longer, really enjoyed the emu ceremony. The service was very good at the beginning of the night but tapered down after show began. This is one of the top luaus I've been to, I highly recommend!! The valet parking is super easy and I recommend this also. You can take a quick look around the stunning hotel, I recommend this also!!!

Tonight is the second time eating here in the last few days. Everything we ordered was so good!…read more 10 stars!

Is this place small? Yes! Is this place a little harder to find? Maybe. Is this place worth…read moregoing to every time? ABSOLUTELY! Fresh off the plane, first stop in Maui is almost always Da Kitchen. We were worried it was lost forever a few years ago, but nope, they just moved down the road. It's definitely not a formal place, but so relaxed, which is what I look for in Maui. We shared the Kalbi Ribs, and we were starving, and we couldn't eat them all especially after diving into the veggie spring rolls and deep fried musubi. My wife that doesn't usually even like musubi, enjoyed the deep fried version Da Kitchen offered. So go for it..try it if you have never had musubi, try this deep fried version!