Feast at Lele

"These are only a fraction of the restaurants lost; entire chapters could be written about... Feast at Lele..." - Shannon Wianecki

"Don't come to the Feast at Lele expecting plastic leis, screaming children, and a sad buffet line; rather, this is a quintessential Maui luau without the cheesiness. The five-course dinner (served at private tables—a rarity on the luau scene) pairs live performances with cuisine from four different Pacific island regions: first Hawaii, then Aotearoa (New Zealand), Tahiti , and Samoa. Then comes dessert. The food is great. Standouts include a five-hour braised beef with kiwi jus from New Zealand. Come hungry—the portions are large and you won't want to miss out on the final note: a vanilla-coconut-lime mousse cake with caramelized pineapple." - Todd Plummer

"What were your first impressions when you arrived? Don't come to the Feast at Lele expecting plastic leis, screaming children, and a sad buffet line; rather, this is a quintessential Maui luau without the cheesiness. On arrival, you're greeted with a fresh flower lei and a Mai Tai. Then you're ushered to your private table—a rarity in the luau world—before the show begins. Tell us all about the event. The five-course dinner pairs live performances with cuisine from four different Pacific island regions: first Hawaii, then Aotearoa (New Zealand), Tahiti , Samoa, and finally dessert. The food is great; standouts include a five-hour braised beef with kiwi jus from New Zealand. Come hungry—the portions are large and you won't want to miss out on the final note: a vanilla-coconut-lime mousse-cake with caramelized pineapple. How are the seats? The venue holds about 300 guests—on the smaller side for Maui luau venues—meaning that each table has a direct sightline to the performance area. Good for kids? The show and setting is appropriate for everyone from honeymooning couples to large families. Since every party has a reserved table and there's no buffet line, you won't find yourself tripping over someone's unattended toddler. Anything in particular that makes this place special? The fire dancers give a thrilling performance, one that blends tradition and theatrics. What—and who—do you think this is best for? The Feast at Lele is an essential luau experience for every visitor on Maui." - Todd Plummer

"If you're looking for a luau experience that's a little more intimate and romantic, look no further than the Feast at Lele. Brought to you by the folks at the Old Lahaina Luau, it's the date night version of a traditional luau: think a five-course gourmet dinner with table service—no buffet lines here!—and performances presented between each course. Rather than being served typical Hawaiian dishes, each course is created thoughtfully by local chef Adrian Aina to reflect a different kind of Polynesian island nation (Hawaii, of course, as well as Aotearoa, Tahiti, and Samoa), with the entertainment following suit. If you're worried about missing out on the traditional roast pig, don't—there's lots of Kalua pork to go around. Even better, you'll get to enjoy it fine dining-style at your own private table, with a paired glass of wine."