Aloha Wailea Luau Menu — Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1

What food is served at the Aloha Wailea Luau?

Accepted Answer

The Aloha Wailea Luau serves a traditional Hawaiian island buffet feast every Wednesday evening in Wailea, Maui. The menu includes: Kula greens salad with lilikoi vinaigrette, ahi poke, lomi salmon, macaroni salad, and Hawaiian sweet rolls (cold buffet); kalua pork, fresh Maui mahi mahi, teriyaki chicken, and seasonal Maui vegetables (hot buffet); haupia (Hawaiian coconut pudding), ube macarons, and house-made mini chocolate brownies (desserts); plus a dedicated kids menu with mac and cheese, cheeseburger and fries, and grilled cheese and fries. A full open bar with mai tais, tropical cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages is included with every ticket. The menu is crafted with aloha and sourced from the farms and waters of Maui.

Question 2

Is food and drink included in the Aloha Wailea Luau ticket price?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the full Hawaiian feast buffet and open bar are both included with every Aloha Wailea Luau admission ticket. There are no additional food or drink charges. Tickets start at $159 per person. The open bar includes mai tais, tropical cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages, poured generously from arrival through the finale of the evening's performance.

Question 3

Does the Aloha Wailea Luau have a kids menu?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Aloha Wailea Luau includes a dedicated keiki (children's) menu so young guests have familiar favorites to enjoy. The kids menu features mac and cheese, cheeseburger and fries, and grilled cheese and fries. The kids menu is included with admission — there is no separate kids ticket for food.

Question 4

Are there gluten-free options at the Aloha Wailea Luau?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Several dishes on the Aloha Wailea Luau menu are gluten-friendly, marked on the menu with a ★ star. Gluten-friendly items include: Kula greens salad, ahi poke, lomi salmon, kalua pork, fresh Maui mahi mahi, seasonal Maui vegetables, haupia (coconut pudding), mai tais and most cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. Guests with dietary concerns are always encouraged to let staff know.

Question 5

What is kalua pork?

Accepted Answer

Kalua pork is the centerpiece of the traditional Hawaiian luau feast. It is pork shoulder seasoned with Hawaiian sea salt and slow-roasted — traditionally in an imu, an underground earth oven lined with hot lava rocks and banana leaves. The word 'kalua' refers to this underground cooking method. The result is deeply smoky, tender, fall-apart shredded pork with incredible depth of flavor. Kalua pork has been the heart of Hawaiian celebration feasts for centuries. At the Aloha Wailea Luau, kalua pork is served hot as part of the buffet every Wednesday evening.

Question 6

What is haupia?

Accepted Answer

Haupia is one of Hawaii's oldest and most beloved traditional desserts. It is a silky, chilled pudding made from coconut milk, with a firm yet creamy texture and a delicate, pure coconut flavor. Haupia has been served at Hawaiian luaus for generations and is considered an essential part of any authentic Hawaiian feast. It is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian. At the Aloha Wailea Luau, haupia is served as part of the dessert course.

Question 7

What is ahi poke?

Accepted Answer

Ahi poke is a traditional Hawaiian dish made from fresh ahi (yellowfin tuna) that is cubed and seasoned — at the Aloha Wailea Luau, with green onions and sesame. The word 'poke' (pronounced POH-keh) means 'to slice or cut' in Hawaiian, and the dish has been part of Hawaiian food culture for centuries, long before it became popular on the mainland. Ahi poke is served cold as part of the cold buffet and is naturally gluten-friendly.

Question 8

What is lomi salmon?

Accepted Answer

Lomi salmon is a traditional Hawaiian dish that is a staple of the luau table. It is made from salted raw salmon that is hand-massaged — lomi means 'to massage' in Hawaiian — together with diced fresh tomatoes and sweet onion. The result is a refreshing, light cold salad with bright flavors. Lomi salmon became a fixture of Hawaiian cuisine after salmon was introduced to the islands in the early 1800s and has been a luau classic ever since. It is naturally gluten-friendly.

Question 9

What cocktails and drinks are served at the Aloha Wailea Luau?

Accepted Answer

The Aloha Wailea Luau includes a full open bar with every admission ticket. Drinks include classic mai tais (the iconic Hawaiian rum cocktail), tropical cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. All drinks are included in the ticket price — there is no separate bar tab. The open bar is served generously from arrival through the finale of the evening's cultural performance.

Question 10

What is ube, and what are ube macarons?

Accepted Answer

Ube (pronounced oo-BAY) is a purple yam native to the Philippines that is beloved throughout Hawaii and the Pacific for its vivid violet color and subtly sweet, vanilla-like flavor. Ube macarons are French-style sandwich cookies made with ube-flavored cream filling — a modern Hawaiian-inspired confection that bridges French pastry technique with Pacific island flavor. They are served as part of the dessert course at the Aloha Wailea Luau and are vegetarian-friendly.

The Luau Feast

Our Current Menu

Cold Buffet

Kula Greens

Ahi Poke

Lomi Salmon

Macaroni Salad

Hawaiian Sweet Rolls

Hot Buffet

Mahi Mahi

Teriyaki Chicken

Kalua Pork

Seasonal Maui Vegetables

Kids Menu

Mac and Cheese

Cheeseburger and Fries

Grilled Cheese and Fries

Desserts

Home Made Mini Chocolate Brownies

Haupia

Ube Macarons

Open Bar All Evening