The gathering place for family and friends. The Gateway Buffet is our most popular dinner package and is offered as an alternative to our luau. Come enjoy a premiere dining experience that includes live music in a relaxed atmosphere with an expansive buffet of island-inspired dishes.
The Gateway Restaurant at the Polynesian Cultural Center offers a vibrant buffet experience inspired by the bold, fresh flavors of the Pacific Islands. Savor melt-in-your-mouth sirloin, smoky lilikoi BBQ ribs that fall off the bone, North Shore’s famous garlic shrimp, a variety of island-style poke, and fresh ahi sashimi—each dish crafted to delight.
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Dive into our unique buffet with an island-inspired menu. Our handcarved Sirloin of Beef leads an impressive array of savory meat dishes, including a wonderful selection of island fresh fish including a poke/sashimi bar. You will also find several vegan/vegetarian dishes along with an excellent salad bar. Unique and tasty side dishes will fill out your meal. But don’t forget to save room for some delectable desserts, including hand scooped ice cream. View and download our menu.
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I am grateful to be here at the Polynesian Cultural Center, and to welcome you to the Gateway Restaurant. Like Hawaii is a Gateway to the Pacific, our menu is a Gateway to the foods of our history. My culinary team and I work to bring the flavors of the these amazing cultures to life every day, so you can share in our history and be inspired by our foods.”
Chef Felix Tai
The Polynesian Cultural Center is a registered 501(c) 3 non-profit dedicated to preserving and perpetuating Polynesian culture, arts and traditions. We also support the educational needs of our student employees from throughout the Pacific Rim attending BYU-Hawaii. Through your visit, you have the satisfaction of knowing that 100% of all profits from our ticket sales are directed towards scholarships and support services for our student employees.
Gateway Dining is a relaxed buffet experience with live music and island-inspired dishes. It is offered as an alternative to the lūʻau and is included with the Gateway Package. Guests can expect a generous meal in a welcoming setting before continuing into the evening experience.
The Gateway Buffet includes island-inspired favorites such as hand-carved sirloin, lilikoi BBQ ribs, garlic shrimp, poke, ahi sashimi, island-style sides, salads, desserts, and hand-scooped ice cream. The menu brings together fresh Pacific flavors in a way that feels familiar, flavorful, and easy to enjoy.
Yes, Gateway Dining can be a good choice for guests who want a buffet meal with live music in a relaxed atmosphere rather than a lūʻau presentation. It still offers island-inspired food and a gathering-place feeling, while leaving room to enjoy the rest of the Polynesian Cultural Center experience.
Yes, the Gateway Buffet includes vegan and vegetarian dishes, along with an excellent salad bar and a variety of side dishes. This makes it easier for guests with different tastes to enjoy the meal together, whether they prefer fresh vegetables, seafood, meat dishes, or lighter plates.
Gateway Dining lasts up to 2.5 hours and is available from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Gateway Restaurant. Guests can enjoy a relaxed buffet dinner with live music before heading to HĀ: Breath of Life or the next part of their evening.
