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The Royal Luau at the Outrigger Waikoloa Beach

By Madelyn Miller

The Royal Lu’au  overlooks the ancient fishponds of ‘Anaeho’omalu Bay —As the sunsets torches are lit on this historic site. A conch shell blows and a traditional Hawaiian chant welcomes guests to The Royal Lu’au at the Outrigger Waikoloa Beach. Witness the opening of the "imu,” an underground earth oven where an entire pig has been slowly cooking all day.  Served with the Kalua pig, the traditional component to this lu’au, are traditional Lu’au dishes and American favorites from salads to tempting desserts.   Following dinner, guests are taken on a lyrical journey through Polynesia with the music and dance of Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand and Samoa. 

This is one of the best Luaus at one of my favorite hotels in Hawaii.

WHERE: Outdoors on the Luau Grounds at the Outrigger Waikoloa Beach. Convenient valet service or ample free parking is available.

WHEN: Every Sunday and Wednesday evening. Seating begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by a 6:00 p.m. imu ceremony.  Dinner from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and the dinner show from 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.   

WHAT TO bring: Anaeho’omalu is well known for its spectacular sunsets and  cool evening breezes. Aloha attire or casual resort attire is the appropriate dress for the evening. Depending on the time of year, however, a light cover-up is suggested. And of course, don’t forget to bring a camera! But most of all, you need a big appetite and an adventurous spirit to taste all the new flavors.

COST:  $65 for adults, $35 for children ages 6 to 12. Five years and under, free.

Royal Luau Menu

Salad Bar
Waimea Greens with Assortment of Dressings
Broccoli Florets, Cauliflower Florets, Celery, Carrots, Alfalfa Sprouts, Bean Sprouts, Cucumber and Tomato Slices
Waimea Tomato and Maui Onion with Herb Balsamic Vinaigrette
Hawaiian Coleslaw
Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Waipio Fern Salad
Hawaiian Tako (squid)  and Cucumber Salad
Indonesian Ginger and Curry Chicken Salad with toasted Coconut
Lomi Lomi Salmon
Pineapple Spears, Papaya Sections
Portuguese Sweet Bread with Sweet Butter
Poi

Hot Items

Kalua Pork from the Imu
Plantation Stir Fry Vegetables
Chicken Long Rice
Broiled Teriyaki Beef
Grilled Island Mahimahi with Black Bean Sauce
Island Sweet Potato with Coconut Glace
Fried Rice

Desserts

Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Coconut Cake, Guava Chiffon Cake
Chocolate Cake, Portuguese Bread Pudding with Creme Anglaise
Lilikoi Haupia

FOR MORE INFO

Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
2270 Kalakaua Ave, 8th Fl.
Honolulu, HI 96815
Toll Free: 1-800-GOHAWAII
Helpline: 1-800-353-5846
Web Site: www.gohawaii.com  (this site has links to individual vendors for weddings, accommodations and travel agencies)

Island Web Sites:

Big Island - www.bigisland.org
Kauai - www.kauaivisitorsbureau.org
O'ahu - www.visit-oahu.com
Maui (includes Maui, Moloka'i and Lana'i) - www.visitmaui.com
Lana'i Company (handles Lodge at Koele and Manele Bay Hotel) - www.lanai-resorts.com
Moloka'i - http://molokai-hawaii.com  

GREAT GUIDEBOOKS

Hawaii 
True stories of the island spirit
Traveler's Tales Guides
Edited by Rick and Marcie Carroll (read this one before you go)

Maverick Guide to Hawaii
By Robert W. Bone

O`ahu Visitors Bureau
733 Bishop Street, Suite 1872
Honolulu, HI  96813
Ph:  1-877-525-OAHU
$19.95,

Lonely Planet Hawaii
By Ned Friary & Glenda Bendure
5th edition
624 pages + 16 full-color pages
69 maps (5 in full-color)
$19.95

Lonley Planet Oahu
By Ned Friary & Glenda Bendure
1st edition
272 pages + 32 full-color pages
25 maps (7 in full-color)
$14.95,

INSIGHT GUIDE TO HAWAII
INSIGHT COMPACT GUIDE HAWAII OAHU HONOLULU 

Honolulu Waikiki Handbook
The Island of Oahu
By J.D. Bisignani
Moon Pub  

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