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I’ve been drooling over the menu at Maui‘s Feast at Lele for the past decade. My friend had her destination wedding reception there years ago and it sounded beyond amazing! She said it was one of the best luaus in Maui.

We hadn’t had an opportunity to getaway much on our past trips to Maui, except for our Babymoon Date Night at Roy’s.

So when my mother-in-law volunteered to watch our kids for date night, I knew exactly where I wanted to go.

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The Cuisine

Sipping on yummy drinks while watching the sun slowly set in Lahaina was a great way to start our date night.

The Feast at Lele was birthed from the creators of the Old Lahaina Luau and Pacific’O Restaurant.

The cuisine at the Feast at Lele is not your typical Hawaiian luau fare. It’s more like fine dining on the beach.

There is an appetizer, four small-plate entree courses and a dessert course. And the drinks keep coming all night long. The best part is that you don’t have to wait in a buffet line.

FIRST COURSE FROM HAWAII

The Hawaiian course at Feast at Lele.

SECOND COURSE FROM AOTEAROA/NEW ZEALAND

Course from New Zealand at Feast at Lele.

Miti Hangi:
5 hour island scented braised beef in a kiwi fruit jus.

Harore Kumara:
Medley of stewed mushrooms over baked orange & purple sweet potato.

THIRD COURSE FROM TAHITI

Course from Tahiti at Feast at Lele.

FOURTH COURSE FROM SAMOA

Course from Samoa at Feast at Lele.

DESSERT

Dessert course at Feast at Lele.

Vanilla coconut mousseline cake:
Cake with caramelized pineapple & salted caramel.

Whipped haupia cream:
Topped with island fruit sauce.

The Show

I thought the house band was pretty good and they played a great mix of songs.

The entertainment was what I expected from a luau, only in bite-sized chunks. The house band played during the dining portions and for some of the performances.

I’m pretty familiar with Hawaiian music, so I was happy to hear a lot of songs I recognized. They definitely set the stage for a relaxing evening.

This man is blowing the conch shell at the beginning of the entertainment portion of the evening.

At the Hawaiian luaus I’ve been to in the past, someone usually blows a conch shell on stage to signify the start of the event.

I thought it was super cool that they took advantage of the oceanfront location. A man blew a conch shell to welcome a canoe.

I loved seeing this representation of an ali`i, member of Hawaiian royalty, at a luau!

The main show started off with a traditional hula kahiko.

Hula auana, modern hula, with Hawaiian implements.

Maori haka performance.

Men’s Tahitian performance.

Samoan men and women performance.

Overall Experience

My husband and I really enjoyed the Feast at Lele for our Maui date night. I can see why people say it’s the best Maui luau.

The different types of food gave us a lot to talk about during the breaks in the show. We love dates that encourage us to try something new. And the service at the Feast at Lele was impressive!

When our kids get a little bit older, we will probably bring them to this show.

7 Reasons Why the Feast at Lele is a Top Thing to Do in Maui:

Thumbing through the menu at Feast at Lele was a fun way to get excited for the evening!

1. FRESH FLOWER LEI

Many ladies love getting flowers on date night. Why not make that a fresh flower lei? It’s a lovely way to kick off a date night!

Plus, if you go early in your trip, you can keep the lei in your fridge and wear it later on!

2. UNLIMITED DRINKS

Usually at a luau, the choices are watered down juice or a watered down Mai Tai.

At the Feast at Lele, there is a wide assortment of tropical cocktails, an extensive wine list and many non-alcoholic options.

Plus, they can make virgin versions of most of the cocktails, so it’s perfect for people on their Maui Babymoon.

3. SUNSET PHOTOGRAPHER

Since the Feast at Lele is located on the beach in Lahaina on the West shore of Maui, it’s in an ideal location to watch the sunset.

What’s even better is that there are two photographers ready to take photos of you and your date with the gorgeous sunset in the background.

It’s totally optional and you can go back as many times as you like. We went twice.

4. BEACH STROLL OPPORTUNITY

After you check in and grab your drink, there’s a bit of time before dinner. This gives couples ample opportunity to stroll along the beach as the sun goes down.

5. PRIVATE TABLE

One of my favorite perks of the Feast at Lele is that we didn’t have to sit at a big table and make small talk with random guests. Each table was set up for individual groups.

Since it was just my husband and me, we had an intimate table for two.

Additionally, it didn’t feel overcrowded as the space maxes out at 300 guests.

6. FIVE COURSE MEAL

Hate waiting in those long buffet lines at other luaus? The Feast at Lele has you covered! The servers bring 4 courses that each consist of 3 family-style plates as well as individual dessert plates.

The food is elevated versions of dishes from Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand and Samoa.

7. BREAKS IN ENTERTAINMENT

My husband noted that the breaks in between the entertainment was perfect for date night because we had an opportunity to talk to one another.

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