Myths of Maui Luau at the Royal Lahaina Resort

Myths of Maui Luau at the Royal Lahaina Resort reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. K

   Kris

   Hawaii8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on January 20, 2020

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Good experience, great views, delicious food, excellent entertainment and great service. Would recommend
   

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   CBick

   Hawaii2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 23, 2019

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Went with our family of five - we have three teenage boys. We arrived early for the luau based on the times we were given here from OpenTable, that was our reference for the luau. Unfortunately, OpenTable had the times wrong- an hour early. OpenTable said the gate opens at 5:00, show starts at 5:45. Royal Lahaina says and actually do open at 6:00 and show starts at 6:45/7:00. We waited and even as the actual event time approached, the Royal Lahaina had little direction as to organizing the people as they arrived for the Laua. However, once registration started for the luau the process went pretty well and quickly getting you to your assigned table. The buffet was open at that point which was very nice. There were numerous food choices, even for picky eaters. The food was very good, better than we expected from a buffet. The servers were always around your table if needed drinks or plates removed. They were on it. The show, however, was disappointing. The costumes were the first disappointment starting with (and not ending with) the plastic grass skirts the woman were wearing (kinda like Halloween costumes you could purchase at a drug store). The show seemed very generic and commercialized. Not very realistic or strong dancers and participants. The musical trio did a fine job. The fire dancers at the end of the show were a small step up, but there is room for improvement there, too. The MC was ok, but hard to follow the intricate story between the many various dances. The MC did do a nice job involving the crowd for a couples dance for everyone and a hula lesson on stage for those interested. Overall, seems like a lot of money for a great buffet and a mediocre show. However, in the end, our teenagers didn't know any different and we all enjoyed the night together. We, as adults, however, would have appreciated a better show as we were flipping the bill.
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Seattle5 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on November 5, 2017

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   I reserved through open table. Restaurant called and said they need to cancel cause they don't do luaus on Saturday which was not true. We drove by and there was a luau. We went to the Hyatt Regency luau down the road instead which was fantastic.
   

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   Patty44

   Las Vegas5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on September 29, 2017

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Seating is too close together, otherwise food/beverage and show were worth the investment
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Hawaii1 review

   5.0

   Dined on June 5, 2015

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was very good with a good selection of entrees and sides. The show was fantastic. This was our first Luau and first time in Hawaii and we had a blast. I would recommend this as a nights entertainment.
   

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   MaryS

   Denver4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 18, 2015

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Open Table no longer services this restaurant. Open Table allowed us to make a reservation for the Luau. Fortunately I called the Royal Lihaina Luau to check on our reservation, the day of the Luau, and was told that they no longer use Open Table. We we were lucky enough to still secure a reservation. Shame on you Open Table for almost costing us a missed a Luau on our family vacation!
   

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7. GG

   GGWATT

   Hawaii2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on January 26, 2015

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   With a good selection of food, a very organized staff and a great show, the evening was very relaxing and entertaining.
   

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   Californiafoodie

   San Francisco30 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 24, 2014

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was quite good for a luau, where one comes primarily for the entertainment. We kicked ourselves when we found out afterwards that had we booked through our hotl, rather than through Open Table, we would have saved $30 per person. However, booking through Open Table gave us complementary leis and ceramic drinks glasses and we had very good seats.
   

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9. GG

   GilroyGirl

   San Francisco29 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 18, 2014

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   They promised they would do their best to give us our money's worth and they did! Food was amazing, since it is a buffet, I recommend that if you like pork, be sure you save a lot of room on your plate for the wonderful pork they make, forget the salad you can get that anywhere and eat the island specialties instead. Kids had a great time too, we had 3 toddlers and they all enjoyed the food (they have a special table for the kids food) and the entertainment was mesmerizing, even for the 16 month old. 5 year old got up on stage and learned the Hula and the 3 year old loved all the after dinner performances.
   

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10. HH

    HappyHawaiian

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    I had always wanted to try the Royal Lahaina Luau, and am I ever glad I did. For those of you who read "Maui Revealed", don't listen to the reviewer. I say Shame on them for writing such a poor review. The food was excellent, the dancers were amazing, the hostess was talented and engaging, and the open bar was non parallel! Mahalo Royal Lahaina Luau. Thank you Open Table for the ease of reserving on line as well. It was so enjoyable getting the preferred seating, real flower lei and cocoa nut lei greeting. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
    

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