How can you go to Hawaii without taking in a Luau. We enjoyed the food, especially seeing how they roasted the pork in the ground. The entertainment was a little corny at times but fun to see the dancers, and the setting was beautiful. We watched the sun set over the water while we ate.
This one is as close as it gets to the real deal. The dances are all historically authentic and the food (and drinks for Mom & Dad) are great! There are two levels of tables, so if the authentic floor level tables aren't for you they also have tables set with chairs.
Don't even waste your money with another Luau on Maui. This is the ONE.
The food is authentic Hawaiian and delicious. At sunset guests sit at tables or on fiber mats on the ground in front of a grass-mound stage. The program includes intelligent narration and excellent ancient hula.
Various hotels in the Kaanapali/Wailea area also offer Polynesian extravaganzas and, except for a few different dance numbers, are basically equal in terms of value, entertainment, and good food.
We visited The Old Lahaina Luau couple of years ago, and had good experience of what we were expecting. My friend was able to get us tickets, since when I tried they were booked 2 weeks ahead. I don't know how my friend did it, but when we got there me and my husband were greeted at the entrance and were given a nice certificate congratulating on our anniversary. (we paid entrance fee of course, about $85 per person). For the price you get all you can eat and all you can drink + very well staged show.
It was nice later in the show, when they asked everyone who were celebrating any sort of occasions (honeymoons, birthday, etc) to come near stage and have a special dance.
I can't remember if kids younger ages were allowed, but I wouldn't take my 3 year old to the show anyway, since most likely I would have to leave in the middle.
Overall nice experience for couples or friends.