Hawaii · DINNER EXPERIENCES

The 15 Best Dinner Experiences in Hawaii

24 tours  ·  from $106 a head

The 15 best dinner experiences you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Kauai: Luau Kalamaku with Buffet Dinner and Show - Understanding the seating choices before you pay
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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 with a lei greeting, island buffet, open bar before the show, and a theatrical tale of Tahitian voyagers reaching Hawaii. Add a narrated train ride around the 104-acre estate, hotel transportation, or premium seating when available. Expect live music, hula, fire poi, and a cast photo opportunity.

“I thought the experience was expensive, the food on the buffet wasn't that great. The Hawaiian dancers did a great job. The people doing the dances with the fire were amazing. I enjoyed see all the different costumes.”

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Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay - Following the Kona Coast to Kealakekua Bay
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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

Board Body Glove’s catamaran at Kailua Pier for a three-hour sunset cruise to Kealakekua Bay. A local historian explains Kona’s landmarks, legends, and culture while you enjoy pupus, dinner, live Hawaiian-style music, and one complimentary cocktail. Bring a light wrap, since the boat can get windy and cool.

“Un unforgettable experience. Everything was perfect: music, food, and the detailed history of the island:”

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Honolulu: Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show - The sunset view toward Diamond Head
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Honolulu: Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

3.Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

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

Sail from Honolulu’s Pier 81 on the Star of Honolulu for a sunset over Diamond Head, a five-course dinner with lobster and steak, live jazz, Hawaiian performances, and two premium drinks. The cruise lasts about two hours, or three hours on Fridays, with optional hotel pickup from select Waikiki locations.

“Most amazing experience EVERRR!! Music was Excellent!! And the food first class! The only thing is it was not clear for my Uber driver to find because it said Pier 8, and it was actually pure one. So he was gonna drop us off at the wrong place. So on your side, you should clarify the exact place or pier.”

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Myths of Maui Luau Dinner and Show - The buffet: plentiful island food with uneven highlights
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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 evening by the Maui coast with a shell lei greeting, open bar, all-you-can-eat island buffet, live music, and dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, and New Zealand. The Myths of Maui Luau ends with a fire-knife performance. VIP includes early entry, front-section seats, priority buffet access, and adult leis.

“They were a little disorganized. Ran out of flower leis and allowed another group to take our table spots while we were in line for drinks.”

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Oahu: Ka Moana Luau Dinner and Show at Aloha Tower - What you actually eat at the buffet
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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 Aloha Tower for a lei greeting, hands-on Hawaiian activities, farm-to-table buffet, drinks, and a Polynesian stage show. You can make a lei, learn hula or drumming, watch coconut climbing, and finish with the Polynesian Sword of Fire dance. Waikiki pickup and a celebrity package with a welcome Mai Tai are optional.

“At first I thought it was a little pricey but after experiencing the event, it was well worth the money. Great value. We got to make flower bracelets, palm headbands. The performers were top notch, the show had dance, story telling and humor. The fire show was amazing as well. If you come to Honolulu you definitely have to see this show!”

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Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii - Fresh cooking, two main courses, and a practical kids option
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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 watching the sun set behind Waikiki and Diamond Head while the onboard chef prepares salad, short ribs or mahi-mahi, and dessert. Soda and water are included, and you may bring your own alcohol for the upper-deck tiki bar. Verify current operation before booking.

“What a beautiful view of the sunset and of Waikiki Beach. The dinner was top notch. The whole crew was friendly.”

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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach - Winter whale watching from Ka’anapali
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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach

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

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

Set out from Ka’anapali Beach aboard Sea Maui’s 65-foot catamaran for a 2.5-hour sunset cruise with a chef-prepared buffet, full open bar, indoor and outdoor seating, and live music on Wednesdays and Saturdays. From December 15 through April 15, the crew also watches for humpback whales. Expect wet feet when boarding from the sand.

“Beautiful sunset cruise. We ate and drank well, and saw many whales. A few breached. The boat’s driver needs to work on his whale approach instincts, and I wish he would cut the engines when close to them.”

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From Ma'alaea Harbor: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver - Leaving Ma’alaea Harbor for Lanai views
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From Ma’alaea Harbor: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver

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

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

Board the Quicksilver catamaran at Ma’alaea Harbor for a two-hour sunset cruise with table-side service, island-style music, and a three-course dinner. Choose prime rib, mahi-mahi, ribs, chicken, or vegetarian pasta. Two alcoholic drinks are included, and winter sailings may bring humpback whale sightings.

“Great experience as to cruise, music, food and photographer. Only suggestion is send out the email about traffic, parking, etc earlier in the day. Received it at 2pm for a 5pm cruise.”

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Kauai: Luau Ka Hikina Admission with Dinner and Lei Greeting - A buffet with broad appeal
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Kauai: Luau Ka Hikina Admission with Dinner and Lei Greeting

9.Luau Ka Hikina Admission with Dinner and Lei Greeting

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

Luau Ka Hikina welcomes you with a lei, Mai Tai or fruit punch, shared seating, local vendors, and cultural activities before dinner. Enjoy a Hawaiian buffet, hosted open bar until the show begins, storytelling, hula, Polynesian dances, music, and a torch lighting ceremony at the Sheraton’s beachside grounds on Kauaʻi.

“Awesome Luau and the this app made it all very easy! I like that this app has every event you could possibly want wherever you want. But having to enter 100 character to move on needs to be addressed.”

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Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise - A Hawaiian Hula Experience - The meal: ribs, chicken, and island-style sides
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Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise – A Hawaiian Hula Experience

10.Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise – A Hawaiian Hula Experience

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

Cruise Maui’s coast aboard the spacious Pride of Maui catamaran for a two-hour sunset outing near Molokini. You’ll get a buffet of ribs, shoyu chicken, vegetables, and coconut sweet potatoes, plus an open bar with microbrewed beer, wine, cocktails, and mocktails. Live Hawaiian slack key music and hula add a real island touch, and winter sailings may include humpback whales.

“This is a great late afternoon excursion. We'll worth the price and during whale watching season added immense pleasure to the trip.”

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Honolulu: Pacific Star Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show - Sunset views from the 60-foot upper decks
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Honolulu: Pacific Star Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

11.Pacific Star Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

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

Sail from Pier 8 aboard the Star of Honolulu for a two-hour sunset dinner cruise with a Pacific Rim buffet, one Mai Tai, coffee, tea, and live contemporary entertainment. You’ll see Oahu’s coast from wraparound decks, while Friday sailings add an hour and fireworks. Seating, food quality, and views of the show vary by package and table.

“Perfect evening on the water. A great buffet and enterainment was provided. Enjoyed a beautiful sunset and the shore fireworks. Our server Tina was super nice.”

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Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner - Punaluʻu Bake Shop offers a quick local treat
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Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner

12.Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner

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

Spend a full day touring the Big Island in a small group of up to 13, with hotel pickup, Kona coffee tasting, lunch, Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, and dinner at Kīlauea Lodge. Guides such as Grant, Dave, Shelby, and Toby bring local stories, geology, and Hawaiian culture to the long drive.

“Our guide David was entertaining and knowledgeable. A great experience. I would recommend this tour.”

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Kailua-Kona: Voyagers of the Pacific Luau with Buffet Dinner - Check-in, parking, and the first hour
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Kailua-Kona: Voyagers of the Pacific Luau with Buffet Dinner

13.Kona: Voyagers of the Pacific Luau with Buffet Dinner

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

At Royal Kona Resort, you’ll spend 150 minutes beside Kailua Bay with an all-you-can-eat island buffet, complimentary cocktails, and a Polynesian stage show. Expect Hawaiian stories, music, hula, dances from across the Pacific, and a Samoan fire knife finale. The Imu ceremony is currently suspended.

“The Luau was awesome! I'd not been to a luau in decades but wanted my adult children to have the experience. The food was fantastic (i don't remember the luau food from my past being this delicious) and the setting on the waters edge was breathtaking. All of the staff and the performers were top notch; attentive, friendly, helpful and engaging. The music, costumes and dances were engaging and the education provided about the different cultures represented was appreciated. I highly recommend this luau”

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Maui Ma'alaea Sunset Prime Rib or Fresh Island Fish Dinner Cruise - Cruising across Maalaea Bay at sunset
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Maui Ma’alaea Sunset Prime Rib or Fresh Island Fish Dinner Cruise

14.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 table-side dinner service, island-style music, and a full bar. Choose prime rib, fresh fish, ribs, smoked chicken, or pasta. The crew may also point out whales during winter sailings, and photographer Marley is often aboard for optional pictures.

“Celebrated my sister's birthday in style! The service was exceptional. Very warm and welcoming staff on board. We had the fish dinner which was very delicious. Loved the sunset made dinner extra special.”

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Kauai: Leila Na Pali Sunset Dinner Sail - The Na Pali Coast from sea level
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Kauai: Leila Na Pali Sunset Dinner Sail

15.Leila Na Pali Sunset Dinner Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 524 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $263

Sail from Port Allen Marina along Kauai’s Na Pali Coast aboard the 50-foot Leila catamaran. Expect towering cliffs, waterfalls, marine life, dinner, mai tais, beer, wine, and a Champagne toast. The crew may raise the sails when conditions allow, while local stories and sunset views round out this five-hour evening.

“Sailing the Napili coast and Sunset what could be better than that! A little rough water, maybe because its Winter so I suggest taking dramamine, a patch or something like a Ginger chewable for sea sickness. We saw a whale and dolphins . The food and crew are fantastic and I highly recommend this experience!”

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