MAI-KAI Restaurant and Polynesian Show
Hawaiian BBQ in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
4.4 (8,177)
| Category | Hawaiian BBQ Β· Banquet hall, Cultural landmark, Dinner theater, Historical landmark |
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| Address | 3599 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 |
| Area | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| Phone | (954) 563-3272 |
| Google rating | 4.4 (8,177) |
Hours
| Saturday | 1 PMβ12 AM |
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| Sunday | 12β10 PM |
About MAI-KAI Restaurant and Polynesian Show
Since 1956, we have captivated people with our warmth and magical aura. The MAI-KAI authentically recreates a Polynesian Village, complete with tiki torches, a thatch roof, tropical gardens, waterfalls and museum quality artifacts. The exciting Islander Revue is performed nightly by native Polynesian dancers in colorful hand sewn costumes. The Hawaiian wedding dance will seduce you, and the Samoan Fire and Knife dance will leave you speechless. The Revue is a favorite of all ages. The Molokai Bar - home of the sarong clad maidens offer Happy Hour specials from opening to 7 pm.
Located at 3599 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, MAI-KAI Restaurant and Polynesian Show operates as a hawaiian bbq serving Fort Lauderdale in Florida. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as banquet hall, cultural landmark, dinner theater, so it may cover more than the name suggests.
Portion sizes and pricing swing widely across this group, from a $10 lunch bowl to a multi-course tasting menu at an upscale sushi counter, so checking recent reviews and photos is more useful than the price range alone. In Fort Lauderdale, dinner reservations for popular izakaya, hot pot and Korean BBQ spots fill up on Friday and Saturday nights, so booking ahead or arriving at opening is worth it. Many restaurants across Florida run daily lunch specials on weekdays that are not listed on the dinner menu, so it is worth asking. Halal, vegetarian and gluten-free options vary a lot by kitchen; call ahead if you have a dietary restriction rather than assuming the menu will note it.
The business lists hours on 2 days of the week. The most common schedule is 1 PMβ12 AM. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach MAI-KAI Restaurant and Polynesian Show at (954) 563-3272; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, maikai.com.
Customers rate it 4.4 out of 5 on Google across 8,177 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded hawaiian bbq in Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale is in Florida, in the Southeast, where summers are long, hot and humid, winters are mild, and afternoon thunderstorms and the hurricane season from June to November can change plans at short notice. Traffic in Fort Lauderdale peaks on weekday mornings and afternoons, so allow extra time then. Addresses read from the street number up to the city, state abbreviation and five-digit ZIP code; the map link on this page shows the exact spot.
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Latest Google reviews
The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.
Taylor Miller Edited a month ago
This place is amazing! Iβve never been to a place as cool as this! The show is amazing and the overall atmosphere is so awesome and tropical! Sam did an absolutely wonderful job and was super helpful! This was our first time here and he helped us out so much! We will definitely be back!! Laura was also very helpful in the gift shop! LOVE this place!!
DemonstratedByCC (Cerika Williams) a month ago
Literally one of the best memories of my vacation. The miso salmon was yummy as hell., sweet potato puree was AMAZING ( I wish there were more).The curry chicken was flavorful and jasmine rice was cooked to perfection. The performance was perfection. Definitely 1000/10. It was worth every effort it took to get here. I would definitely recommend and return. Last but not least, Chelsea my server was very attentive and friendly. I loved her service, she definitely made the night for me. Thank you all for an amazing night.
Chris & Novela Henderson 2 months ago
Big thank you to Sean! He was the best! He gave us a great break down of the menu and of some of his favorites. He went above and beyond to make sure our entrees came out fresh. We were all very happy. The show was amazing of course, the band, the dancers, all very talented. We were so happy to come back since the revamp because this place was very special to me since I was 12, and now 39. Highly recommend the dinner with the show. Happy hour is also well worth it! Keep in mind its valet parking only $8, but to me that's part of the experience. Enjoy it!
Craig Myers 3 months ago
So keeping it 100 this restaurant/bar is GORGEOUS! I loved the ambiance and the vibe and the culture that you feel while you're there. It's huge! So many different themed rooms and art pieces. There's a beautiful garden and everything is visually appealing. The show is phenomenal, this is where you really feel the culture, the dancers really know what they're doing and they're all so beautiful. For all of this I give it 5 stars! Truly, The drinks were really good, I was a little let down with how simple they were. For tiki drinks I'd expect lots of ingredients and love. Most of them had around I want to say 3 aspects to it, nonetheless they were still delicious and they're generous with alcohol so they hit! I'd give this 4 stars Now when it comes to the food this is where it starts to go down. The food is overpriced and a lot of the more pricer dishes give you very little food for the price. Thankfully I'm an avid yelper and looked at the photos before ordering, which I recommend. My dish, while plenty honestly looked like a can of dog food over noddles. It was not visually appealing, the sauce looked slimy and the dish itself was mediocre. I'd give the food 2 stars. The food is
Peter Docteroff 3 months ago
This is just rating my brief experience stopping by for happy hour. We sat out the outside bar which had great ambiance, but started to fill up as dinner time approached. The half-off all cocktails deal is killer, and I really enjoyed the "Cannibal" which had a nice taste, quite refreshing and not too sweet. Also the presentation couldn't be beat. There is no food on happy hour, so we ordered the sticky pork gyoza and egg rolls. They were both quite tasty but definitely pricey, as the egg roll dish came with 2 egg rolls and the gyoza dish only came with 4 gyoza. I'd certainly return to this place for their drinks. I'd also consider dinner to get a more complete experience, but recognize standard prices are on the steeper end.
Frequently asked questions
Where is MAI-KAI Restaurant and Polynesian Show located?
MAI-KAI Restaurant and Polynesian Show is at 3599 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Use the βOpen in Google Mapsβ button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is MAI-KAI Restaurant and Polynesian Show?
MAI-KAI Restaurant and Polynesian Show is listed as a hawaiian bbq and is also tagged on Google as banquet hall, cultural landmark, dinner theater.
What are the hours of MAI-KAI Restaurant and Polynesian Show?
Published hours are Saturday: 1 PMβ12 AM; Sunday: 12β10 PM. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.
Is MAI-KAI Restaurant and Polynesian Show open on Sunday?
Yes, on Sunday it is open 12β10 PM.
What is the phone number of MAI-KAI Restaurant and Polynesian Show?
You can call MAI-KAI Restaurant and Polynesian Show at (954) 563-3272.
How is MAI-KAI Restaurant and Polynesian Show rated on Google?
MAI-KAI Restaurant and Polynesian Show has a Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 8,177 reviews.
Does MAI-KAI Restaurant and Polynesian Show have a website?
Yes, the website of MAI-KAI Restaurant and Polynesian Show is maikai.com (linked on this page).
