🌺 Experience Nutridge Luau at Nutridge Estate on Oahu
Experience Nutridge Luau brings you up Tantalus to historic Nutridge Estate, high above Honolulu and Waikiki. Instead of a large resort lawn or beachfront production, this evening feels more like a hosted gathering at a private estate, with city views, rainforest greenery, cultural activities, dinner and Hawaiian entertainment in the open air.
The estate itself gives the night a story before the first activity begins. Nutridge has welcomed Frank Sinatra, Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe over the years, and Elvis spent time here during the filming of Blue Hawaii.
After you arrive above the city, the evening unfolds through cultural demonstrations, hands-on activities, storytelling and Hawaiian hospitality. Dinner brings farm-to-table dishes to the table, followed by music, hula and island entertainment in the Tantalus hills.
🌴 Nutridge Estate Above Honolulu
Nutridge Estate sits on Tantalus, where Honolulu, Waikiki and Oahu’s south shore stretch below. The drive up the hillside changes the feel of the night before you even reach the estate, moving you away from the hotel district into a greener, quieter part of Honolulu.
The views, history and estate setting give Experience Nutridge Luau a character of its own. You still have dinner, hula and Hawaiian entertainment, but the pace feels closer to an evening shared at a historic home above the city.
🤝 A Hosted Evening with a Smaller Feel
Experience Nutridge Luau focuses on connection, storytelling and the place around you. You are not simply watching a show from a distance; the evening invites you into cultural activities and conversation before dinner and entertainment begin.
Couples, families and smaller groups often choose this style of luau when they want a Honolulu evening with more personal attention, a historic setting and views over the city lights.
🍽️ Farm-to-Table Dinner at Nutridge Estate
Menu items may change without notice.
- Local Nalo Greens: Fresh local greens served with lilikoi passionfruit and pineapple sesame dressing
- Uala Sweet Potato: Steamed purple sweet potatoes
- Sweet Bread: King's Hawaiian sweet bread with butter on the side
- 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: Tender fish fillet baked in garlic, lemon and butter sauce
- Pineapple: Fresh Tropical Gold pineapple from Dole on Oahu
- Haupia Coconut Jello: Traditional coconut-milk dessert
Dietary requests, including gluten-free and vegetarian requests, can often be accommodated when requested at least 48 hours in advance.
Guests 21 and over must present a picture ID to order or consume alcoholic drinks.
🚐 Views, Transportation and Timing
Transportation options may be available from Waikiki and Honolulu Pier. When transportation is included with your reservation, your confirmation will list the pickup details.
The luau lasts about 4 hours. Since Nutridge Estate is above Honolulu, allow time for check-in, transportation or driving, dinner, entertainment and the return trip after the evening ends.