The 15 Best Dinner Experiences on Oahu

1.Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

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

Board the Star of Honolulu at Pier 8 for a roughly two-hour sunset cruise past Waikiki and Diamond Head. You’ll get a welcome toast, two premium beverages, a five-course dinner featuring lobster and tenderloin, live music, and a Hawaiian cultural show. Select hotel pickup when booking, or arrange your own ride to the pier.

“We got picked up close to our hotel by a charter bus which was comfortable and had good AC. The boat was nice with friendly and helpful staff. The (5) course meal offered a whole lobster and a decent sized piece of tenderloin. The entertainment included a jazz band w/singer, Polynesian dancers, and a duo, all very good. Very good experience over all.”

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2.Ka Moana Luau Dinner and Show at Aloha Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,087 reviews · 2h 30m · from $135

Ka Moana Luau pairs a buffet dinner with pre-show cultural activities and a Polynesian stage production at historic Aloha Tower. Try lei making, hula, or coconut-headband weaving before dinner, then watch dances, storytelling, and a fire-knife finale. The 150-minute evening costs about $135 per person, with optional Waikiki hotel pickup and a celebrity package that includes a welcome Mai Tai.

“It was great. Everyone was very nice. I wish the parking was included though.”

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3.Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,023 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

This two-hour Honolulu cruise follows the Waikiki shore toward Diamond Head Lighthouse, with sunset views from the Pacific and dinner prepared aboard the Prince Kuhio. Choose from beef short ribs or mahi-mahi, then bring your own alcohol for the upper-deck Tiki bar. Recent reports raise serious questions about cancellations, the boat’s operating status, and the meeting address, so confirm all three before booking.

“The people are very nice. The Pearl Harbor Tour was an experience. The tour was great. Thank you 💕.”

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4.Pacific Star Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

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

Board the Star of Honolulu at Aloha Tower for a two-hour sunset cruise with a Pacific Rim buffet, one signature Mai Tai, coffee and tea, and live entertainment. Head to the 60-foot wraparound decks for coastal views. Friday sailings run about three hours and include fireworks. Seating and show visibility can vary by dining package and location.

“Made everyone feel like family. Food was delicious and plentiful. The entertainment was fabulous, I think it was the best show I have seen in Hawaii. The performers really enjoy what they do and do the very best to make the audience feel included. We could not have had a better time!”

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5.Queens Waikiki Luau with Dinner Buffet and Cultural Activities

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 456 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

At the Queens Waikiki Luau, inside Waikiki’s International Market Place, you get a buffet dinner, cultural activities, a handmade shell lei, complimentary beverages, and a Polynesian show with fireknife dancing. Host Tama Tama brings humor and audience participation to the program. Plan for about two and a half hours, starting at 5:00 pm.

“It was absolutely more than I had hoped for ! They made us feel like we were part of every single thing that was going on ! My grandson and I sat at the very front of the stage and it was amazing !”

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6.Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise with Friday Fireworks Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 285 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Cruise the Waikiki coast for about two and a half hours, with a three-course dinner, soft drinks, and Friday fireworks near Hilton Hawaiian Village. You can bring alcohol for the onboard mixologist. The boat departs from Ala Moana Boulevard and returns to the same point. Upper-deck seating depends on capacity.

“The cruise was outstanding. The atmosphere was awesome and the crew was very friendly. The food was very delicious, the beef plate was very tender and melted in your mouth. We would highly recommend this cruise to others.”

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7.Nova Five Star Sunset Dinner and Jazz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $236

Set sail from Aloha Tower aboard the Star of Honolulu for a sunset cruise with a private table, five-course Maine lobster and beef dinner, a champagne toast, two premium drinks, and live jazz. You’ll see Waikiki and Diamond Head from the water. Friday sailings last an extra hour for the Hilton fireworks show.

“Wonderful experience..service was great as was the live music 🎶. Of course the perfect sunset and fireworks show was the icing on the cake”

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8.Germaine’s Traditional Luau Show & Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · 2h 45m · from $124

At Germaine’s Luau, you’ll receive a shell lei, watch music and dances from Hawaii and other Pacific islands, and see a roasted pig raised from an underground oven before dinner. The 165-minute evening includes an all-you-can-eat buffet, soft drinks, and, with some options, alcoholic drink tickets. Waikiki pickup is optional.

“It was great. Wasn’t happy about having to wait almost 2 hours for the Luau.”

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9.Oʻahu: Nā Lei Aloha Lūʻau & Dinner or Cocktail Show Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 104 reviews · from $93Best value

At the Hyatt Regency Waikīkī, the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement presents an evening of live Hawaiian music and hula centered on the meaning of lei. Choose a buffet dinner with cultural activities or a later cocktail-and-show ticket. Your welcome includes a handmade lei and one drink, and the rooftop setting looks across to the beach.

“it was fabulous. highly recommended. Very welcoming, entertaining and educational about the culture. the dance and the music was exceptional”

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10.Waikiki Fireworks Dinner Cruise: Sail & Sparkle on Friday Nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $139

Spend about two hours aboard a spacious Hawaii Nautical catamaran, sailing from Honolulu toward Diamond Head and Waikiki. You get two drink tickets, a light bento-style meal, ocean and sunset views, and a fireworks show over Waikiki. Captain Chris, also known as Captain Topher, has been praised for his steady hand and easygoing welcome, though crew assignments can vary.

“It’s worth every penny, great time! The ride was very smooth, served great drinks and a light snack. Very pleasant experience”

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11.Sunset 5 Course Dinner Cruise with Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 28 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $193

Board a four-deck Star of Honolulu cruise for a two-hour sunset sail, with an extra hour on Fridays. You’ll get a five-course Maine lobster and tenderloin dinner, two premium beverages, live Hawaiian and jazz music, and Moku Ola, a Hawaiian cultural show. The route passes Waikiki and Diamond Head.

“I enjoyed it, our server seemed a bit scatter brained and the tables were definitely set up in a way that was not ideal for where we were sitting. But the upper deck of the boat was really nice and seeing the sky and the coast from the boat as the sun went down was super beautiful. The food was really good. I think the circumstances of seating location and the server being a bit overwhelmed was probably the worst part of it.”

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12.Chief’s Luau Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 3h 15m · from $182

At Chief’s Luau on Oahu, Chief Sielu, a World Fire Knife Dance Champion, hosts an evening of cultural activities, a buffet dinner, and the live show Chief’s Journey through the Polynesian Islands. Try headband weaving, spear throwing, fire-making, and a hula lesson, then watch an eight-man fire knife dance. Waikiki hotel pickup is available with selected options.

“Host was funny, educational, yet caring. Offered plenty of interactive activities So we can experience the Hawaiian hospitality It was definitely a memorable experience!”

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13.Friday Fireworks Dinner Sail from the Hilton Hawaiian Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $210

Board the Spirit of Aloha for a relaxed, two-hour Friday sail past Waikiki, Queen’s Beach, and Diamond Head, ending with the Hilton Hawaiian Village fireworks. Dinner includes mahi katsu, chicken, beef, and rice, plus unlimited soft drinks and two bar-drink tickets per adult. Captain Nick, Paila, and Nick are named for attentive service, though the meal is casual and conditions can get wet.

“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 really enjoyable with amazing fireworks on the 4th of July to top everything off!”

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14.Ka Moana Luau Dinner and Show with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 2h 30m · from $166

Spend two and a half hours at Ka Moana Luau, an oceanfront dinner theatre in a historic venue. Start with a lei greeting and hands-on activities such as hula, drum lessons and coconut-headband weaving, then eat a farm-to-table buffet and watch a Polynesian way-finding show. Waikiki hotel pickup is available, and the celebrity option includes a welcome Mai Tai.

“Excellent!! Food was great and the show was like no other!”

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15.Traditional Canoe Sunset Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $250Top rated

Spend 2.5 hours on a 44-foot wooden Polynesian canoe sailing from Kewalo Basin toward Diamond Head. The crew welcomes you with an oli chant, shares Hawaiian stories and songs, and leads poi-making, a hula lesson, and lei-making. Local pupus and drinks are included. Groups are limited to six, and hotel transport is not included.

“Our guides rocked this trip! I can’t wait to book them again Thank you so much!”

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