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Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show
(Now Closed)Theme Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, and Tiki Bar$$$$
Fort Lauderdale
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Pia DahlquistMay 2, 2014Come for Happy Hour in the Molokai Bar (5-7 pm) then have dinner in the Samoa or Tahiti dining rooms overlooking the tropical gardens. Or for a true romantic dinner - reserve a table by the waterfall!
New Times Broward Palm BeachNovember 20, 2012The drinks here have that kick that other places tend to water down. Try the drunken skull or the Bora Bora! For those price conscious, go during happy hour where the drinks are half-priced! Read more
Vinny DavisApril 6, 2014get the sidewinder for two drink for 32 bux. Best deal. Also order food like you were having Chinese takeout so you know what ur gonna get. Don't go on a limb and order a dish to try for first time.
Jorge R.September 6, 2017Staff was awesome, very nice and accommodating. The teamwork they showed was impressive, everyone was working every table, including the managers.The music was great, the musicians very entertaining.
Franziska GostnerOctober 15, 2017Reservation is a must, try to get a table in front of the stage, dinner should be finished when show begins
- Jorge R.September 6, 2017Though choreograph, the dancers are uncoordinated, in fact at one point two dances nearly bumped into each other. Regardless of the bumbling on the stage, the fire is real and therefore impressive.
- New Times Broward Palm BeachJuly 3, 2013Everyday from 5 to 7 p.m. -- 4:30 p.m. Saturdays -- the Molokai Bar offers 50 percent off appetizers and drinks. Wednesdays a complimentary buffet is offered for individuals who spend more than $10.
- New Times Broward Palm BeachJune 20, 2013Best of Broward 2013- Best Cocktails: Mai-Kai.Try the Mara-Amu, a blend of rums and fresh fruit juices, or the Black Magic, a blend of dark rum, tropical fruit and coffee. Read more
Jerry PerezAugust 15, 2013Great shows and beautiful ambiance. The dancers are amazing, specially the ones that use fire on their act. It could get a bit crowded when sold out and food is ok but not great.
if you happen to miss happy hour in the molokai, ask your server about the nightly drink special... it's a great way to try something new and it's half off... don't say i didn't warn you
Happy hour in the Molokai bar is the best way to enjoy their fabulous cocktails. Don't miss it. Just be sure to pace yourself. The drinks are strong and deadly!- Jorge R.September 6, 2017Make your reservation as far ahead as you can to get the better tables by the stage. Some people reserve 2 months ahead. Reservations are online and free.
Suzanne LongMarch 3, 2010The very best tiki establishment on the planet... the Mecca of Tiki. Happy hour is 1/2 off everything PLUS appetizers in the Molokai. A dream come true! I love the Jet Pilot and Shrunken Skull.
BrookeNovember 7, 2010Sunday is kids night. Ive been told there's no fire in the show. Not sure how many shows a night but ours starts at 7pm. The piña colada is delicious. Calamari and goat cheese salad are pretty good.- Nate FolkertFebruary 2, 2016don't miss the waterfalls in the torch lit polynesian garden after the show
- New Times Broward Palm BeachMarch 17, 2011This 50-year-old tropical escape dispenses some of the most powerful, creative cocktails. You can head outside to the garden, where tikis and waterfalls add to the buzz of a perfect evening.
- Nate FolkertFebruary 2, 2016my daughter was very impressed with the presentation of her frozen yogurt dessert
- Nate FolkertFebruary 2, 2016crab rangoon appetizer served with sweet and sour, bbq, and mustard sauces
Awsome atmosphere,food is excellent, and the service is top notch. Make sure to ask for Ashley. She's friendly and comes around just at the right time to take your order.
The ultimate Polynesian Palace. Real tiki in an era where most people don't know what tiki is. One of the last original tiki restaurants left. Order the Zombie and the 151 Swizzle. You can't go wrong.- Jorge R.September 6, 2017Go on Groupon for discounts. Check the menu online before you go and decide what is better for you, dining package or a la carte.
- New Times Broward Palm BeachApril 6, 2011Broward- Palm Beach New Times Best of Winner 2010 for Best Place for Drinks, Not Food! They are phenomenal, magical concoctions comprised of rum and fruit juices and time-tested mixology.
Angella SargentJuly 4, 2012Come at happy hour 5-7 and make a reservation for 8. Drink 2 for 1 almost with half price appetizers. Little expensive and you have to pay for parking but it's really awesome.- Jorge R.September 6, 2017This place is for special occasions (b-day, anniversary, etc.) for when money is no option, you want to live the “luau” experience w/o flying hours to see the real thing, or just an excuse to drink.
Victoria LambinoOctober 28, 2013The Mai Kai beef was pretty good (crispy orange beef w a hint of peanut flavor), but way over priced. Good nonetheless. We're going back during happy hour!
RCMay 2, 2015I used to go when I was a kid. Always loved it. Came back two decades later and it's STILL a fun place. Food is not exceptional but that's not why you go here.
Aleksandra PietraszekDecember 12, 2012Show is amazing and definitely worth the $11 per person. Mahi-mahi definitely not something I would recommend but shrimp was fantastic- Jorge R.September 6, 2017Don’t pay for the $10 VIP parking. If you go explore the gift shop and garden, by the time you are done there will not be a line.
- ...look up Beachbum Berry's "Sippin' Safari" if you're interested in the history of the cocktails served in both the restaurant and Molokai bar!
Bonnie RichardsonMarch 27, 2010Check this place out!!! I've never been to another restaurant like it before...the shows are very cool and the inside is really pretty, you feel like you're eating outside in a rainforest of sorts...t- New Times Broward Palm BeachAugust 30, 2012The Black magic certainly does something to you after one! Coffee mixed with a concoction of dark rums and juices! You better watch yourself!
Fantastic authentic dance show, good food, great cocktails.
FloridaRamblerJune 8, 2011Go for half-price happy hour at Molokai bar from 5-7 p.m. The pupu platter for two is enough for four. Be sure to walk into gardens too. Read more
VisitLauderdaleNovember 9, 2015Preserved & popular since the ‘50s, Mai Kai is a family-friendly favorite and on the National Register of Historic Places as “exemplary of an exotic themed restaurant and tourist destination.”
Melissa RossMarch 13, 2014Great happy hour, half price drinks and apps, with free sushi. Come early!- Jorge R.September 6, 2017The a/c was almost non-existent. There was a portable unit to try to alleviate the problem. Like many attractions in SF, wait until the weather is cooler.
Join the Mai Kai Club for $15 and get drink, dining, and show discounts.
Jesse IsaguirreAugust 4, 2012Its just a great place to eat and watch a show the girl look amazing dancing u must come an see gor urself...
Travis FlynnMay 1, 2015Okay, cool show but severely overpriced food (mediocre quality). Our dessert was quite good but my ribs were not even cooked well, and the appetizers we had were absolutely bad. Good expirence ba food- Jenna Rose RobbinsApril 28, 2018Delightfully tacky. It's overpriced, but the laughs you get can be worth it. Avoid the guacamole. Drinks are potent.
- VisitLauderdaleJune 10, 2013Buy 1 entree and receive a 2nd entree of lesser value at no charge when ordering from the A la Carte Menu.
Krissy ZAugust 29, 2012the show is awesome! if you go for the show and dinner plan on spending at least $120+.
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Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show
3599 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
United States
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
United States
South Floridas most unique dining experience with award winning cuisine. Like Polynesia, the Mai-Kai Dinner Attraction is a feast for all senses, and offers a perfect mix of authentic South Seas entertainment and exquisite gourmet selections...
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Tue–Fri
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 4:30 PM–12:30 AM
- Sun
- 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
(954) 563-3272
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Live Music
Parking
Private Lot, Valet
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Cocktails
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