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The Plantation House by Gaylords
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(5,607)Gaylords now rebranded as The Plantation House by Gaylords offers one of Kauai's most beautiful settings for lunch, dinner and happy hour. Located in the historic Kilohana Plantation home, diners are seated around an open-air courtyard with views of the plantation grounds and Mt. Waialeale in the distance. Our kitchen uses only the freshest, seasonal ingredients supporting our local farmers and fishermen. Our 67-acre sustainable farm provides much of the produce and herbs used in our dishes and cocktails. Menu items include starters like fresh Ahi poke, fried brie, fresh seafood, delicious steaks and vegan entrees too. Don't forget about our famous Banana Cream Pie for dessert! Take a walk around the Kilohana grounds, shop in our assorted boutiques, visit the Koloa Rum shop, go on a rum safari adventure or take a ride on the plantation train.
If reservations are not available online, please call us anytime and we will be more than happy to accommodate youDuke's Kauai
Price: Expensive•Hawaii Regional Cuisine•4.5(5,913)We are open for dine-in and takeout every day of the week. We feature live entertainment Monday & Tuesday 3:30-5:30pm; Monday-Saturday evenings 6:00-8:00pm; Sundays 9:30-11:30am & 4:00-6:00pm. Please visit our website at dukeskauai.com for current menus or to order takeout online.
With the crystal blue waters of Kalapaki Bay and the Hoary Head Mountains surrounding you, Duke’s Kauai invites you to celebrate life like the legend, Duke Kahanamoku, himself. The unique island-inspired atmosphere connects guests to the garden isle with luscious indoor waterscapes and a breezy Barefoot Bar. The Barefoot Bar is seated on a first come-first serve basis. Savor the fresh tastes of the island with locally sourced, contemporary beachside cuisine and handcrafted cocktails. The aloha spirit and Duke’s legacy live on at Duke’s Kauai.
See what locals rave about in Lihue
- CCarolVIPHawaii •25 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoServer Sean was excellent. A lovely, relaxing dinner & evening.More infoDuke's KauaiPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Lihue•4.5
- DDeanVIPMontana •36 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThe best green papaya salad and pad thai and tom ka gai soup we’ve ever had. So very flavorful. Service was excellent and prompt.More infoALISA Sushi & Thai BistroPrice: Moderate• Thai• Lihue•4.3
- AAmberVIPDallas - Fort Worth •10 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAlways a treat when in Kaua’i. Authentic Italian with a lovely wine list.More infoCafe PortofinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Lihue•4.3
- BByronHawaii •6 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoThe best Mothers Day buffet we have had in a long time. The renovated restaurant allows the natural breeze to flow through. The adjustable pergola is a nice addition. Chef really tapped into the local flavors with the Ube Bibinka, Poi shooter, and the best fried rice I have ever had. Made me a fried rice omelette! Mahalo keeping it local!More infoKukui's Restaurant at Kalapaki BeachPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Lihue•3.7
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Lihue, the capital city of the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, is home to arguably the most diverse array of restaurants on the island. The restaurants in Lihue serve everything from authentic Italian cuisine to organic pescatarian food to "ono local grindz." However, all of the local eateries have something in common: the fresh seafood. The locally caught shrimp is especially popular with visitors. Known throughout the Hawaiian Islands as some of the tastiest shrimp around, the shrimp of Kauai is much sweeter and softer than the shrimp sold at mainstream grocery stores. As a special surprise, Kauai shrimp is usually served with the head on.
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Lihue. Our customers recommend The Plantation House by Gaylords, Duke's Kauai and Hualani's
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