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Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular dining experiences on Oahu right now. The ones worth putting on the itinerary, with what each costs, how long it runs and who you book with.
5-course dinner cruise from Waikiki with Diamond Head views, live music, and a Hawaii culture show, plus hotel pickup options.
Most Popular“Everything was top notch! Very well organized, dining room elegant and well set up! Views amazing and just overall delightful in every way! Dinner and entertainment really fantastic! Worth the price for certain!!”
Ka Moana Luau at Aloha Tower on Oahu: oceanfront farm-to-table buffet, cultural activities, and a 150-minute Polynesian show.
“We bought the Celebrity package. Absolutely worth the money! The show and food were fantastic! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will definitely do this lu’au again!”
Honolulu sunset dinner cruise with a freshly cooked meal onboard, Waikiki and Diamond Head views, and an upper-deck tiki bar. BYOB.
“This was a bit ago so I do not recall details but I do remember the staff service was good and it was a nice sailing”
Honolulu sunset dinner cruise from Waikiki with Pacific Rim buffet, live entertainment, and panoramic deck views of Oahu’s coast.
“So fun!! The food was fantastic and the entertainment was superb!!we weren’t sure what to expect but we were pleasantly surprised!”
Queens Waikiki Luau in Waikiki’s International Market Place pairs a Hawaiian buffet with Polynesian dances and a fire-knife finale.
“This was a wonderful Luau experience! It was interactive, we learned a little about the beautiful culture here and we were able learn a little of the dancing with this experience! The food was wonderful and authentic 😋 great experience! Thank you Queens Luau for the beautiful experience of true Hawaiian culture and cuisine 🌴🙏🌺🌈💖🫶😋”
A 2.5-hour Waikiki sunset dinner cruise with a 3-course onboard meal and a prime Friday fireworks view from the water.
“Great staff and food. Would do it again!! The views were great also. Very well organized. Would recommend”
A Honolulu sunset dinner with smooth jazz, private-table service, and a 5-course lobster-and-tenderloin meal, plus Friday fireworks.
“The staff were very friendly. The food was okay. The mashed potatoes tasted like they were from a box and with too much truffle flavor. The beef and gravy was nice though. It would have been nice to have better and more bread throughout the meal. The women’s bathroom has a mirror like tile in…”
Germaine's Traditional Luau on Oahu pairs a private-beach show with fire dance, a pig-from-the-ground ritual, and a filling buffet.
“It was great. Wasn’t happy about having to wait almost 2 hours for the Luau.”
Nā Lei Aloha Lūʻau at Hyatt Regency Waikiki: lei greeting, sunset hula on the rooftop, and dinner buffet or cocktail-only show.
“The food selection & quality/taste was fabulous❣️. The show & performer’s was superb! One thing that might warrant a bit of improvement is the stage & background. Seemed a little small & backdrop didn’t cover background as much as I would like for pics. The pic they took for us upon entry with our own…”
Watch Waikiki fireworks from a spacious catamaran with two free drinks, a local bento snack, and sunset views near Diamond Head.
“We had a beautiful time and loved loved loved the scenery, it wasn’t packed with people so we didn’t feel cramped at all which was nice! Loved the music, loved the workers, the ONLY thing that happened that was unfortunate was that my partner ended up throwing up due to the rocking of the boat…”
Private Oahu sunset horseback ride with a catered dinner at Gunstock Ranch, guided storytelling, and a campfire s’mores moment.
“Kate was a great guide and had a wonderful private ride dinner with her. Very sweet horses and amusing goats. The food was amazing. Along with breathtaking views!”
Honolulu sunset cruise with a 5-course lobster-and-tenderloin dinner, live Hawaiian and jazz music, and the Moku Ola show.
“I like the food but the entertainment is junk.”
Oahu’s Chief’s Luau Dinner Show pairs a luau buffet with hands-on Hawaiian activities, a Polynesian live show, and big fire-knife dancing.
“Host was funny, educational, yet caring. Offered plenty of interactive activities So we can experience the Hawaiian hospitality It was definitely a memorable experience!”
Private off-road sunset dinner at Oahu’s Gunstock Ranch: countryside ride, guide story stops, and a catered meal by the campfire.
“Our romantic off-road dinner experience was truly one-of-a-kind. The stunning views alone were worth the trip. The guides, Taylor and Beth, were exceptional and added a special touch to the evening. Their knowledge of the farm's history was impressive, and we loved getting the chance to feed the cows and taste fresh guava from the…”
Sail from Hilton Hawaiian Village for a 2-hour Waikiki catamaran dinner cruise with Diamond Head views and Friday-night fireworks.
“We truly enjoyed the cruise. Captain Nick and his crew, Paila and Nick, provided excellent service. The food was average at best. Don’t choose this cruise for the dining experience. It’s a very casual atmosphere and you may even expedience some turbulence that leaves you soaked, depending on the conditions. But overall it was a…”
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