Chief's Luau

This is hands down the best Luau. Once you book , they will send you the message on the phone with reminder and directions on how to reach from the previous day. They share the location with a water park and have Lots of parking. They welcome you with lei or necklace made of tiny shells based on your package . Once you enter , they will take you to your assigned seat and you will find nice headbands made of leaves waiting for you on the table ( one for each person) . They start with some fun activities where they ask you to try rubbing stones /woods to ignite a fire and also give you coconut in shell as a welcome appetizer . There are welcome drinks as well . We took Mai Tai . It's was delicious. After some fun small activities, they will direct you to the buffet where you have nice selection of dishes ( noodles , sweet buns , chicken , pulled pork , fish , salads , pineapple cake and fruit -pineapple ) and you can come to your table and they start the performance. Since there are so many people who attend , they will make sure that they tell you when it's turn to get up and get the food. So it's very very organized. They have a nice waterfall and someTropical trees and plants behind the stage whixh looks very cool and give you the aloha vibe. They perform different types of tribal dance and have a spectacular performance using fire ( which comes at the end ) . In between they will make sure they involve the audience and make them dance along with them and do lot of humorous things which makes it very very different from other Luaus.We were celebrating our 10th anniversary there and they called everyone who were celebrating their special day and played some romantic tribal song and made us dance as well and greeted us with flowers bouquet. They truly made our special day even more special. I would have given 10 stars if I could . Don't miss this if you are visiting Oahu . This is absolutely the best .

I haven't been to a luau since I was little at the pcc and this was an experience at chiefs luau! Positive: - The entertainment was above and beyond. I love the commentary and humor. Also they do a great job taking you through all the islands with each performance. - Plenty of food so come hungry! - Yes it's at a water park BUT they have it set up really nice with a waterfall, greenery, trees, lights, etc - Affordable Cons:- Since the location is a bit higher, it does get cooler at night and I was not prepped so come with a light jacket especially during the winter season. - The check-in process was a little confusing so just come prepped with your tickets and type of ticket you purchased... and be patient :) Overall, it's a great luau with people that work hard to make it an amazing experience for you. Also if you stay on the west side, this is a short commute vs the majority of the other popular luaus.

If you're going for food this is a definite NO. They don't even serve you the pig they show on the stage. It's probably a day old pig- dry. No salt and pepper. Buffet style, cold, and nothing was good. So windy everything was flying off the table including drinks. If you're going for the show: DEFINITELY. The show was fantastic. The chief was funny, great history and stories. The dancers were great. The fire dancers were very professional and champions. Loved the atmosphere of the stage. Had to walk a bit to the bathrooms and bar area. The whole luau is set on the backdrop of the water park. So a bit different. Don't go hungry if you want good food.

If it's your first time in Hawaii, you need to check out a Luau. I don't make the rules. I've been to one or two as a kid but I definitely don't remember anything. Recently celebrated my bday in Hawaii with a few friends (some of their first time visiting) so we had to check it out.There were actually quite a few to choose from throughout Oahu but after reading reviews and just looking through social media from other people's experience we definitely chose the right one. It was fun and engaging. Going on stage was not on my bingo card but there were a lot people that went up so it wasn't that terrifying. Trying to pick the right one was key. There was one that was an all day thing but that felt inconvenient since we weren't visiting for long. Another luau had a great view but so many thoughts on the food being way below mid. So I'm glad we chose Chief's Luau because the timing and the food was decent/good. Plus drinks! Note, it's not the greatest view but not the worst.. just funny. They share the same area as the waterpark so that's pretty much the view in the back lolBought tickets online and it went smoothly. There were tier prices which included more or less depending on which one you pick. Royal Experience, Paradise Experience, and Aloha Experience. We chose Paradise mainly for the seating but if you don't care too much about the extras and mostly thinking about the view, the Aloha view is not that far apart from Paradise view if you want to save some $$. When they warn you about traffic, they are not kidding!! They are not suggesting.. it's a must! Leave hours before no joke. We left somewhat early but still not early enough. We went on a Friday night so that explains the slow traffic. Overall we enjoyed our time and if anyone is looking for recommendations on which luau to choose from, I would suggest Chief's Luau!

The fire dance was amazing. It's the final act of the show. They have world champion fire dancers, and the guy looked like he was certainly getting burned, I hope he wasn't. The dancers were excellent in general, the food. Well, you don't come to these things for the food. And the drinks were strong.

If you're coming from town, it is best to go during the weekend. The traffic heading there was bad I didn't want to miss anything so I left early to be there on time. The performances I seen was the best in any luau I have been to. Food could be better but not the worst I ate in luau buffet either. I would also suggest in making the restrooms closer and more lit for us heading there, it was pretty scary for me going by myself.

When my girlfriend picked this event for one of the days of our trip to Honolulu, I honestly thought we were coming to this show to see the culture of Hawaiians. I didn't expect to be this entertained. After the show was done, I was actually happy that we came. The show was held outdoors, so if you come in during the colder seasons, then I would recommend carrying a jacket or a sweater. The buffet provided that night was warm and delicious !The hosts / entertainers of the show were lively by making lighthearted jokes and they engaged with the audience well. We had the opportunity to learn how to create fire from twigs (oh, this was hard, I only managed to create smoke then). Some of you who are courageous enough will have the opportunity to go up the stage to do a Hawaiian dance (this was funny and entertaining because learning dance moves and performing them on the spot while being watched by 50 people or so, what could go wrong ?) Overall, if you came to Honolulu to experience Hawaiian culture, then Chief's Luau should definitely be in your top things to do here! It's worth every penny !

There were many Luaus that we had in mind, but we decided to go with Chief's instead for our first time in Hawaii and it was fantastic. The venue takes place at a water park and it was no less than 35min drive from Waikiki. We got the royal experience which came with front row seats, a unique lei, and free mai tais. The MC was pretty funny and clever on the mic. It was a fun night full of laughter and joy. It was interesting learning the Polynesian culture and watching the fire dance. Apparently, these guys are also gold winners of the fire dance competition, so you are getting the best entertainment. When the buffet was open, we quickly got in line and got hella food. The food was decent, but not gourmet. It still felt homey though. For people looking for a good time, vibes, and food, I highly recommend checking this spot out. Mahalo!

Easily booked through Viator and chose from reviews and the advertised waterfall backdrop sounded beautiful.Parking is easy, near entrance and there are no stairs. We chose the Royal experience and loved our flower lei, front row seating and waiter service during show. Well worth it, considering the souvenir beach towels too.Dinner served buffet style; typical Hawaiian luau fare and all you can eat. No one left hungry. The show was high energy, educational, and entertaining. Breathtaking waterfall backdrop, outstanding live music and narration, incredible costumes, audience participation ... it is a sensational performance! Don't hesitate!

Loved this Luau was fun entertaining, story behind the entire show filled with comedy, beginning was also fun and entertaining with the big Somoa, loved his sense of humor. & the Chief was one of the two host who had everyone laughing an night. The dancers are so incredible both guys and girls. I love this oh and food and drinks included plus you get a necklace what a steal!!