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The Plantation House by Gaylords, Lihue, HI

The Plantation House by Gaylords

4.6
4.6
4354 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 66 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Restaurant Manager: (808) 245-9593

  • 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, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,354 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kauai

    Best Overall

  • Kauai

    Best Food

  • Kauai

    Best Service

  • Kauai

    Best Ambiance

  • Kauai

    Best Value

  • Kauai

    Good for groups

  • Kauai

    Healthy

  • Kauai

    Great for fine wines

  • Kauai

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Kauai

    Romantic

  • Kauai

    Good for special occasions

  • Kauai

    Most Booked

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  1. RoseD

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really loved the ambiance and the fried brie…. Delicious!!! Service was great!
  2. BillG

    Hawaii

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always wonderful! We’ve been returning for years and are never disappointed!
  3. MariiaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, service and quality of products they use
  4. EricT

    Seattle

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We had the ahi tuna salad and there was a lot of ahi on it and it was really fresh. We also had the scallop special and it was delicious. Setting was neat in the old Plantation House
  5. JimC

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great outdoor setting. Friendly professional staff with nice recommendations. Great food. We’d go back more than once!
  6. WolfgangW

    Las Vegas

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the food and the lush garden setting. The short ribs were the bomb diggity
  7. paulw

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience, beautifully landscaped and well maintained. Staff was very professional and our meal couldn’t have been better. 5 stars!
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Probably one of the best meals we had on Kauai. Great service. We had the truffle fries, flash fried Brie and stuffed mushrooms as appetizers. All delicious ( although husband didn’t care for all the spinach in the mushroom stuffing). I had the Fresh Catch Oscar (fish of the day with crab meat and bernaise sauce). Cooked perfectly with perfectly done asparagus. Three people had filets all done to their temp choice perfectly. I was a little nervous having people order beef on the island when so much of the menu is seafood based, but it was all delicious. Price points on the meals were about $40 - pretty reasonable for the island I thought. We all split a piece of plantation pie (vanilla ice cream, macadamia brittle, pineapple pieces/caramel drizzle). I thought it was tasty and not overly sweet.
  9. Tron

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tiff was an awesome server, attentive and great with timing. we got the best seat in the house and the food was delicious.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    El Paso

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the fresh catch Oscar. One of the best meals I’ve ever had. The service was fantastic too.
  11. AdamBATL

    Atlanta Metro

    21 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Food was quite poor at this price range. Service was fine. It's a beautiful venue.
  12. FasHUN

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Service was great, food was okay. Everything felt rushed. I really commend our waiter. He did a great job. Location was nice as well, the ambiance was quiet.
  13. CathyW

    Coastal Georgia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dining at Gaylords was an unforgettable evening! From the time we were greeted by the hostess we couldn't have felt more special. We were seated in the gazebo which was very romantic. Our waiter, Jeff, was fabulous...he was so attentive and you could tell he really enjoys his job! The food was delicious...the fish was so fresh. Save room for dessert, the creme brulee was yummy! Wonderful dining atmosphere and experience...will be on the top of our list the next time we are in Kauai
  14. CarlyH

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    After dining here on vacation I now have a standard! I will forever compare meals out to The Plantation House, everything from the appetizer (friend brie) to the dessert (mocha cheesecake) was phenomenal. It's going to cost me twice as much at home to get anywhere near the quality I had here, seriously dreaming of it weeks later.
  15. CarolM

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    We had our Anniversary dinner here and the atmosphere and our server Jeff were amazing. The deep fried brie was fabulous but our entrees were just ok. I had the fresh catch special which was tasty but there were no vegetables. My husband had the seared ahi and there were tough pieces and the entire plate was served room temperature (not great). They took the price of his meal off our tab which was very generous of them. Complimentary bread pudding dessert which again was just ok. Sadly disappointed as everything looked good on the menu.
  16. Cadfael

    Seattle

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was amazing wish I remember her name. The outdoor patio is beautiful. We celebrated my wife’s birthday and we’re not disappointed. Our meal was absolutely fabulous. You must try the butter fish starter.
  17. JulieC

    Unspecified

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Seating on the new patio was beautiful. The chairs were a bit too low for my mom compared to the table height but Kai, our server brought her cushions and mom was very comfortable. Service provided by Kai was excellent, and we enjoyed her bubbly personality. Mai Tai was good, not wonderful. Food was beautifully presented, but my husband and mom said their food was bland. It needed a boost. They had the filet and lamb chops. My macadamia nut crusted fresh fish of the day was excellent. Overall, a nice dinner out.
  18. Markc

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall1food5service5ambience4
    We were seated at 515 and ordered salads and a spinach dip appetizer at 529. We got our dip one hour later and it came with 5 small pieces of naan bread. The four of us ate those pieces and there was still 3/4 of the dip left. We asked for more bread and it arrived 30 minutes later. Our salads came out 90 minutes after we ordered them. We got two different excuses. One from our waitress was that our order was placed after another large group. The person who delivered the salads said the salads were ordered to be brought with the entrees. One of the entrees was seared ahi. It arrived very well done. To our waitress’s credit she noted that and took it back. It returned perfectly done. All entrees were fantastic but arrived nearly two hours after ordering them. We ordered one dessert to go and was told it would take 7 minutes. It took 25. So great food but eating out is an overall experience and that is why 1 star. Very dissatisfied and disappointed. When our bill came we were charged 5$ for the “ extra” bread. Ouch. We won’t be returning.
  19. AlbertK

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good ambiance, great service, menu has options to meet any diners taste
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    The service was not up to par. Also they may give you a bad table even though you have a reservation. Food was good and Mai tai’s really good, it was just the service was lacking
  21. Martine

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best dinner option these days on Kauai. Very reasonable drink prices, drinks are great, lots of great food options, beautiful setting, good portion amounts, and to top it off great service and food and drinks came out to us real quick. Definitely a great value compare to other nice restaurants. We chose this place over, merrimans, eating house, tidepools, beach house….the prices of these other restaurants mentioned are getting ridiculous….
  22. KatrinaH

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved this restaurant- experience and food was amazing! I would recommend this place over and over!
  23. JessicaS

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Lovely ambiance and wonderful food. Unfortunately they were understaffed and the lunch lasted hours due to this. On a fully staffed day I'm sure this is one of the best dining experiences on the island!
  24. LarryNuke

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The Rib Sandwich French Dip is really great. Tender and very flavorful. Nice French Fries accompany it. I ordered the Caesar salad, not so great. Served on a flat plate much too small. Maybe trying to make it look larger that it was. I speared the top leave of Romaine and all the cheese rolled off onto the table. The menu said there were anchovies in the salad but I never saw one. Please stop using the tops of the Romaine, they are tough and not much flavor. Just the hearts of Romaine please. Mai Tai is always great.
  25. AdrieneX

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mom absolutely loved the French Onion soup and fish and chips. The most unique and flaky batter we have even had on fish and chips. I enjoyed the lamb burger. Next time I will get fish as it looked so good.
  26. RuthS

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyable lunch and cocktails with family, excellent value for money.
  27. MichaelD

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Terrible experience seated at 1:00 1:30 still no service waitress tells us no service till 3:00 happy hour. Manager comes to see us and says he is sorry but open table made a huge mistake no lunch being served. Nothing till dinner. Very bad mother's day
  28. Condos

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful buffet with huge variety of delicious foods!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience5
    Note: to be fair- this is a review of the Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet only. Booked due to great reviews and rating but was quite disappointed. When I booked a few weeks in advance- no mention on open table or their website about it being a Mothers Day “brunch Buffet only and no A La Carte option. Reservation confirmed by phone and again no mention of this. Again pls note that we prefer A La carte as I have a allergy sensitive daughter and a vegetarian husband. Arrived and was surprised that a buffet set up for brunch. ( note- website has no Brunch Buffet menu either) We figured with great reviews the buffet must be comparable. Well, my family was surprised at the selection and quality for it. My bad, for not asking what the per person charge as it was a ridiculous $75 pp not including even a drink and coffee! We have done hundreds of brunch buffet in under $50 which was so much better than this. Don’t mind paying it it was at the least a good value and quality. I’m hoping that this was an exception and it’s just the buffet brunch menu that needs to be improved. Like I said I had very high hopes of enjoying a great meal from the reviews and recommendations of friends. I’m not sure, if I should give the place a try again for their regular menu offerings??
  30. Lizzie

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful, as always. We have not been back since the pandemic and to find the brunch returned for Mother's Day was such a treat. Then we added two mothers and they accommodated us with no problem at all. Thank you all so very much.
  31. SLOSue

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals we’ve had in Kauai. We’ve recently recommended it to friends.
  32. GraceJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic authentic food. The fish collar appetizer was amazing, never had anything like that before! The plantation pie is a must try! The ambience and beauty of the plantation is the perfect setting for a nice dinner.
  33. Richman

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    From a restaurant perspective, the food was outstanding, the service was very good, and value was excellent for this kind of venue in Kauai. While the restaurant is in an old plantation house which is very acceptable, it could be so much more. The building shows signs of being a bit tattered and while they give lip service to its rich history, I wanted to see and learn so much more about the plantation's heritage. A very nice place to have a quality lunch or dinner, but don't expect too much regarding ambiance.
  34. GaryE

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    We are full time residents on Kauai and Gaylord's continues to be our favorite lunch or dinner spot. The food is good and varied, with many locally sourced ingredients, and the quality is consistent. Drinks are good, the wine selection is better than most, and desserts are great. I love the Poke Stack as an entree. Service is typically very good if a tad slow at times but really no worse than other sit-down dining on the island. Often at lunch we will order a couple of appetizers to take home for a light dinner.The prices, given the quality of the food and generous portions, are a good value compared to dining at a resort. And then there is the ambience and history of the plantation homestead that adds to the positive experience. Just go there and enjoy it!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Arrived a minute early for 7:15 reservation. Didn’t get seated until 7:35pm, didn’t get a drink until 8:15. Food order taken at 8:15 and food served at 8:50. Waitress was perfectly nice but, plainly, things aren’t working. Food was mediocre on an island with quite a few great restaurants. In short, don’t go here. Go somewhere better.
  36. Luv2eat

    Sacramento

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service from Leah. Scallops were perfect. Very attentive service even though a large group from a cruise ship was dining at the same time. Beautiful setting for a special aloha dinner
  37. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place and awesome food! The desserts were decadent.
  38. NicolleF

    Boise

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and the service were excellent. I especially liked eating outside.
  39. deborahj

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I hadn’t been to Gaylord’s in years. We had a wonderful lunch. The service was A+. The food was really good and priced moderately. I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to come back. A wonderful respite after an errand day in Lihue. I’ll be back soon. Aloha and mahalo.
  40. JoseD

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great setting and service. Our waitress Olivia was great.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Diner temperature check required
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

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 4.6 stars by 4354 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 66 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

  • 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, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Restaurant Manager: (808) 245-9593

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