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The Plantation House by Gaylords, Lihue, HI

The Plantation House by Gaylords

4.7 (5594)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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 you

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Pan-Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 245-9593
  • Website
    http://www.kilohanakauai.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Johnny Saguid
  • Catering
    We are Kauai's premier full-service catering experts. From intimate dinners to full-service event catering at your location, Gaylord's at Kilohana is equipped and staffed to make your event an unforgettable experience.
  • Private party facilities
    Gaylord's at Kilohana offers a variety of party spaces to host your private event. Our open-air courtyard or lanai is a fun and festive space for dinner; the private dining room is the picture of historical elegance; and our newly renovated living room/bar will be the "it" spot for cocktail parties and lively mixers. Guests may order from our standard menus or hosts may choose to create a custom menu prepared epecially fo their event.
  • Location
    3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766
  • Neighborhood
    Lihue
  • Cross street
    Nuhou
  • Parking details
    Free parking adjacent to the mansion.
  • Entertainment
    Gaylord's features rotating Hawaiian musicians & entertainment several nights a week. Kilohana Plantation, home to Gaylord's, offers diners additional entertainment and activities to enjoy during their visit: Ride the Plantation Railway through our sustainable farms, learn about rum making and taste the award-winning rum at Koloa Rum Co., or shop in the artisan shops scattered around the property and plantation home. Luau Kalamaku is Kauai's premeir luau and runs every Tuesday & Friday evening.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

The Plantation House by Gaylords's menu was last updated on 3/29/2024.

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What 5,594 people are saying

The Plantation House by Gaylords reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Kauai

    Best Overall

  • Kauai

    Best Food

  • Kauai

    Best Service

  • Kauai

    Best Ambiance

  • Kauai

    Best Value

  • Kauai

    Good for groups

  • Kauai

    Healthy

  • Kauai

    Neighborhood gem

  • Kauai

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Kauai

    Romantic

  • Kauai

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Plantation House by Gaylords offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food and service" in a "beautiful and historic setting." Guests rave about the "amazing ambiance," "outdoor dining," and "Hawaiian culture." Highlights include the fried Brie, fresh fish, and banana cream pie. It's a "must-visit" spot on Kauai.

5,594 Reviews

  1. Brianna

    Key West4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The grounds had a stunning view. Food was delicious. The poke on the appetizer menu and the goat cheesecake were both amazing! Service was great, our server was prompt and very friendly.

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  2. Bethany

    Portland8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each of the service staff were conscientious and professional with individualized interactions for each party. I was seated in a lovely spot with a great view and watched the sunset while listening to the luau drums. People watching here is always fantastic, but especially with the luau guests being escorted across the plantation by a guide with a flaming sword leading the way! Yummy & Fun :-)

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  3. Debe

    Tucson4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ontime service and fabulous food/atmosphere. Only disappointment was the bread/oil we are used to enjoying was unavailable as the chef didn’t make any for no reason given. It’s so delicious and enjoyable while waiting for meal. So glad filet was back although costly. Highly recommend for a lovely evening.

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  4. Virginia VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance. The house makes you feel like you are at home. Service was very good. Our steak was overdone and they apologetically took it back and gave a perfect replacement with a free dessert. Will definitely go back.

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  5. Jay

    Tahoe2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Osso Bucco was wonderful. The chicken great too

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  6. Carole

    Palm Springs3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favs restaurant on Kauai. Yes its a bit traditional-The lanai/ courtyard location is lovely and service impeccable. Excellent wine selection. Kiawe smoked prime rib-was delish. Followed our servers (Jeff) recommendation to add scallops to Filet. Perfect!

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  7. Brenda VIP

    San Francisco32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    OMG- what a beautiful setting. Then came the most amazing food. We all ate their fabulous Caesar salad and vegetarian egg rolls- yummm 2 of us had the osso bucco- to die for. One had the imperial shrimp and another the burgundy chicken. We left praising just how good everything was. We also enjoyed shopping at the cute little shops

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  8. Brian VIP

    Denver52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful lunch outside by the garden. Caprese salad was excellent as was the grilled vegetable sandwich with sweet potato fries. Good selection of wines by the glass to accompany dinner. Beautiful location and good service.

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  9. Robert

    Hawaii16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us celebrated our 45th and 40th anniversaries at Gaylords - one of our very favorite restaurants on the islands. The food was wonderful, our waiter delightful, and of course the ambiance perfect. We'll be back next year......Mahalo for a lovely memory.

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  10. Neil

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance, location, serenity was all wonderful. Service was excellent. Staff was friendly. The food plating and presentation was wonderful. The fish dish I thought was heavy on the white sauce and too sweet which I did not expect. The fried Brie was excellent and would recommend!

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FAQs

The Plantation House by Gaylords offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 245-9593.

The Plantation House by Gaylords is rated 4.7 stars by 5594 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Google Map for The Plantation House by Gaylords

3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Nuhou
  • Neighborhood
    Lihue
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Pan-Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking adjacent to the mansion.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Johnny Saguid
  • Entertainment
    Gaylord's features rotating Hawaiian musicians & entertainment several nights a week. Kilohana Plantation, home to Gaylord's, offers diners additional entertainment and activities to enjoy during their visit: Ride the Plantation Railway through our sustainable farms, learn about rum making and taste the award-winning rum at Koloa Rum Co., or shop in the artisan shops scattered around the property and plantation home. Luau Kalamaku is Kauai's premeir luau and runs every Tuesday & Friday evening.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.kilohanakauai.com/
  • Phone number
    (808) 245-9593
  • Catering
    We are Kauai's premier full-service catering experts. From intimate dinners to full-service event catering at your location, Gaylord's at Kilohana is equipped and staffed to make your event an unforgettable experience.
  • Private party facilities
    Gaylord's at Kilohana offers a variety of party spaces to host your private event. Our open-air courtyard or lanai is a fun and festive space for dinner; the private dining room is the picture of historical elegance; and our newly renovated living room/bar will be the "it" spot for cocktail parties and lively mixers. Guests may order from our standard menus or hosts may choose to create a custom menu prepared epecially fo their event.

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