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The Plantation House by Gaylords, Lihue, HI

The Plantation House by Gaylords

4.7
4.7
5537 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
  • 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking adjacent to the mansion.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Johnny Saguid

What 5,537 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kauai

    Best Overall

  • Kauai

    Best Food

  • Kauai

    Best Ambiance

  • Kauai

    Best Value

  • 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 setting" and "excellent food" with standout dishes like the French Onion soup and fried Brie. Guests appreciate the "beautiful location," "outstanding service," and "great ambiance." While some mention slower service, the "delicious" dishes and "historic charm" make it a must-visit in Kauai.

5,537 Reviews
  1. Perry VIP

    Portland45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have had dinner here multiple times over the years and once again it did not disappoint! I had the rack of lamb and my wife had the filet and both were outstanding. I have one complaint though…Each visit, going back over 20 years, I have always looked forward to the Key Lime Pie. This time I was told it was removed from the menu during the pandemic. I would respectfully request that it be added back to the menu. 😎 I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a great dining experience.

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  2. Tessie VIP

    Orange County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had lunch. We started with the fried brie appetizer, which we both enjoyed. The French onion soup was one of the best we've had in a long time. The flavors were well balanced. For the entrees, we had the chicken tartine covered in arugula salad, which was so yummy. We also had the fresh Mahi mahi fish and chips. The fish was so fresh tasting, the batter ever so light and crispy. I had the Caliente margarita, which hit the spot. The rock salt on the glass rim was an added bonus. Prices were very reasonable. Our server, Jessie, was so helpful and cheerful. This place is a must visit for food and activities whenever you're in Kauai. We took the pineapple train ride after lunch, and it was well worth it, especially feeding the pigs and horses. We also did the free rum tasting, so good. The grounds are beautiful and immaculately maintained. Oh, we also had the pineapple/vanilla swirl ice cream for good measure.

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  3. Terry

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Leilani served us, and she was amazing! She handled the busy area like a pro! It was luau night so we were on the side patio, which was very quiet and pleasant. The food was incredible. So ono last night! Gaylord’s is our go to when we have guests visiting!

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  4. Hallie VIP

    Hawaii65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite sit down lunch place on island! Good food, great service in a beautiful and relaxing spot.

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  5. Rc VIP

    Seattle76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Excellent service. Lovely setting Fish sandwich very good Hamachi crudo generous serving Excellent sorbet

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress and the bartender were wonderful! Food was fantastic! Young hostess wasn’t friendly and she was a bit rude

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  7. Pam VIP

    San Francisco28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great  dining experience. I had the salmon was so delicious. My husband had the pulled pork. He loved it a glass of champagne to make my meal special. We always love dining here always great food thank you.

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  8. Cindy VIP

    Richmond18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dinner we've had on our 2 week Hawaiin Island stay.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely and gracious as always. Had a delicious meal with wonderful friends. The short ribs and stuffed shrimp were a big hit.

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  10. ChuckS

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing! The Red Curry Salmon was so flavorful and perfect sized for lunch. The Pulled pork sandwich was even better with a grilled slice of pineapple, it could have had a bit more bbq sauce, but we also didn’t ask for more…

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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 5537 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 41 times today
Google Map for The Plantation House by Gaylords

3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking adjacent to the mansion.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Johnny Saguid
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