Experience Nutridge Luau
Enjoy a memorable evening at the Nutridge Luau, one of Oahu’s most popular luaus. Held at the historic Nutridge Estate, which is located on Mount Tantalus, Nutridge Luau features a delicious farm-to-table buffet menu with a wide variety of foods, such as chicken and roast pork, along with fresh local vegetables.
Prior to the big luau feast, guests are invited to watch cultural presentations, including the traditional Hawaiian imu ceremony, in which the kalua roast pig is removed from the earthen oven – a way the ancient Hawaiians cooked their foods. After dinner, the luau presents an exciting Polynesian show with music and dances from Hawaii and other islands in Polynesia.
Luau Highlights:
- Million-dollar view and breathtaking sunsets
- All seatings are up-close and personal
- Receive a kukui nut lei and welcome drink upon arrival
- Four hours of interactive activities, including cultural workshops and makahiki (games)
- Help prepare the traditional imu (underground oven)
- Limited group size offers everyone "front row" involvement
- Local-style cuisine, farm-to-table dinner
- A unique and intimate, backyard style luau sharing the Spirit of Aloha
- Breathtaking views stretching from downtown Honolulu to the Waianae mountain range
Farm to Table Dinner Menu:
- Local Nalo Greens: Fresh Local Greens served with Lilikoi (Passionfruit) and Pineapple Sesame Dressing
- Uala Sweet Potato: Steamed Purple Sweet Potatoes
- Sweet Bread: King's Hawaiian Sweet Bread with Butter on the side
- Pua'a Lau Lau: Pork wrapped in Taro Leaves and steamed until tender
- Sticky Rice: Local Style White Rice
- Kalua Pua'a: Traditional Imu-Cooked Pork, seasoned with Hawaiian Sea Salt
- Pulehu Grilled Chicken: Grilled, Sweet and Smoky Island-Style Chicken
- Baked Fish: Flaky, Tender Fillet baked to perfection in a Silky Garlic, Lemon, Butter Sauce
- Pineapple: Fresh Tropical Gold Pineapple from Dole on Oahu
- Haupia Coconut Jello: Traditional Coconut-Milk Dessert
We do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions (gluten free, vegetarian, etc.) upon request 48 hours in advance. Please notate any special requests next to guest's name when making your reservation.
**Guests 21 and over must present a picture ID to order or consume alcoholic drinks**
Authentic Hawaiian Luau
Experience Nutridge Luau
- Where and When:
ROUNDTRIP TRANSPORTATION FROM WAIKIKI OR CRUISE SHIP PIER
Pick-up is available from select locations in Waikiki and the Honolulu Pier (for cruise ship passengers) with departure times ranging from 3:00 - 3:30 pm (please refer to the pick-up schedule below). Transportation is in comfortable, air-conditioned mini-tour vans. Look for a mini tour van & escort who will be dressed in a red & yellow uniform. The exact departure time and location will be emailed to you. We will select the closest location to your accommodation available.
Pick-Up Schedule:
3:00 pm: Pier 2 Cruise Terminal (521 Ala Moana Blvd)
3:00 pm: Kahala Resort (in front by valet)
3:00 pm: Ala Moana Hotel (next to hotel on Mahukona St)
3:10 pm: Ilikai Hotel (Ala Moana Blvd in front of the flagpole)
3:10 pm: La Croix Waikiki (curbside on Olohana St)
3:10 pm: Hokulani by Hilton (curbside on Lewers St)
3:20 pm: Ross Dress for Less Store (curbside on Seaside Ave)
3:20 pm: Hyatt Regency (Koa Ave by the green awning)
3:30 pm: Hyatt Place Waikiki (curbside on Paoakalani Ave)
DRIVING OUT
Check in at 3:45 pm at Experience Nutridge Luau, 3280 Round Top Dr, Honolulu, HI 96822 View Map
Driving Directions:
Input into GPS Nutridge Estate, not physical address.
From Waikiki, the drive time is about 25 - 35 minutes depending on traffic. We suggest leaving by 3:15 pm.
Heading towards the valley on Punahou St. turn left on Wilder Ave. Turn right on Makiki St and stay on Makiki St which will turn into Round Top Dr. (do not turn onto Makiki Heights Drive). Follow Round Top Dr. for about 5 minutes until you see the Pu'u Ualaka'a State Park (just past the Manoa Valley lookout) Enter through the large yellow gate and drive straight ahead. Parking is outside of the front entrance and is free.
Luau ends at approximately 8:00 pm.
- Requirements:
- Restrictions:
- If you have limited mobility, please be sure to let us know. There is an ATV vehicle normally available specifically for the use of transporting guests with mobility issues so they can be with the group and not left out.
- Special Notes:
- Infants do receive their own plate and chair at the luau. On transportation the luau does ask for children ages 0-2 to be placed in the lap of an adult (there are no requirements for child seats for the tour van that is used).
Transportation sells out well in advance. Please book with transportation when making your reservation as you may not be able to add it on later. If you are unable to add to cart, transportation is sold out.
- Operation Days:
- Tuesday through Friday
- Duration:
- 4 hours
- Vendor:
- Experience Nutridge Luau
- Capacity:
- Maximum of 34 guests. Private buyouts may be available at larger group sizes (call for details).