Is Germaine's Luau Still Open? Update (Kapolei, HI)
Current status
As of September 2026, Germaine's Luau is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Last verified
What the source shows: A Yelp listing updated September 2026 shows Germaine's Luau still active with current reviews and photos at its Kapolei address.
- Season / episode Season 8, Episode 11
- Original air date
- Address 91-119 Olai Street, Kapolei, HI 96707
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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
On the same Hawaiian swing, Guy Fieri visited Germaine's Luau, an outdoor dinner-and-show luau on Oahu's Leeward Coast serving a traditional Hawaiian feast of kalua pork, lomi salmon, poi and other island staples alongside hula and fire-knife dancing performances. The family-run luau has operated in Kapolei since 1976, according to its Facebook page (Germaines Luau). Germaine's Luau continues to sell nightly luau packages, including the Plumeria, Original and Hibiscus tiers with transportation options, according to its own website (germainesluau.com/contact). A Yelp listing updated 2026-09 shows more than 1,200 reviews and confirms the business is still active at 91-119 Olai Street in Kapolei, and Tripadvisor also lists current guest reviews for the venue.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Season / episode
- Season 8, Episode 11
- Original air date
- Episode title
- Triple D Goes Hawaiian
- What was featured
- Traditional Hawaiian luau feast with hula and fire-knife dance show
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Germaine's Luau
Frequently asked questions
Is Germaine's Luau still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Germaine's Luau is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to Germaine's Luau after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
On the same Hawaiian swing, Guy Fieri visited Germaine's Luau, an outdoor dinner-and-show luau on Oahu's Leeward Coast serving a traditional Hawaiian feast of kalua pork, lomi salmon, poi and other island staples alongside hula and fire-knife dancing performances. As of September 2026, Germaine's Luau is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is Germaine's Luau located?
91-119 Olai Street, Kapolei, HI 96707. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Germaine's Luau?
Season 8, Episode 11 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired April 5, 2010. The episode is titled “Triple D Goes Hawaiian”.
What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
A Yelp listing updated 2026-09 shows more than 1,200 reviews and confirms the business is still active at 91-119 Olai Street in Kapolei, and Tripadvisor also lists current guest reviews for the venue. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.
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Visit info
- Address
- 91-119 Olai Street, Kapolei, HI 96707
- Venue type
- other
- Official website
- germainesluau.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Hawaii
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Sources
- Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/germaines-luau-kapolei
- germainesluau.com — https://www.germainesluau.com/contact/
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/GermainesLuau1976/
- Tripadvisor — https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60654-d2223567-Reviews-Germaine_s_Luau-Kapolei_Oahu_Hawaii.html
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