About Experience Nutridge Luau
Spend an intimate evening high above Honolulu at historic Nutridge Estate, where small-group cultural activities, dinner and island storytelling unfold against Mount Tantalus views.
High above Honolulu, nestled among Mount Tantalus's rainforest canopy, the historic Nutridge Estate hosts one of Oahu's most intimate luaus. With only a handful of guests each night, the gathering feels like a backyard celebration: help unearth the imu, practice island games, and share stories as the sun sinks from Waikiki to Pearl Harbor.
Once Hawaii's first commercial macadamia grove, Nutridge has welcomed icons from Elvis to Frank Sinatra. Today it pairs that panoramic setting with farm-fresh island cuisine and hands-on cultural activities—an evening steeped in aloha from start to finish.
Luau Highlights
- Small-group, family-style setting
- Kukui nut lei greeting and welcome drink
- Interactive cultural workshops and makahiki games
- Assist with the traditional imu roasting
- Farm-to-table dinner showcasing local ingredients
- Breathtaking sunset views across Honolulu
Menu
- Local Nalo Greens – fresh greens with lilikoi and pineapple sesame dressing
- Uala Sweet Potato – steamed purple sweet potatoes
- Sweet Bread – King's Hawaiian sweet bread with butter
- 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 – sweet and smoky island-style grilled chicken
- Baked Fish – flaky fillet in silky garlic, lemon and butter sauce
- Pineapple – fresh tropical gold pineapple from Dole
- Haupia Coconut Jello – traditional coconut-milk dessert
Dietary needs (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.) can be accommodated with 48-hour notice.
Guests 21 and older must present photo ID to enjoy alcoholic beverages.
Activity Notes
Where & 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.
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
Capacity
Maximum of 34 guests. Private buyouts may be available at larger group sizes (call for details).
Vendor
This activity is operated by Experience Nutridge Luau.
