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The Plantation House by Gaylords
4.5 (6022)
$31 to $50
Pacific Rim
3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766
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The Plantation House by Gaylords
4.5
$31 to $50
Pacific Rim
Lihue
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2 people
25 Oct 2026
19:00
About this restaurant
- Great for outdoor dining
- Charming
- Good for special occasions
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesPacific Rim, Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Pan-Asian
- Hours of OperationLunch 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
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress CodeSmart Casual
- Executive ChefJohnny Saguid
- CateringWe 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 facilitiesGaylord'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.
- AreaLihue
- Cross StreetNuhou
- Parking DetailsFree parking adjacent to the mansion.
- EntertainmentGaylord'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.
- AdditionalGluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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Diners' Choice Awards
Kauai
Best Ambience
Kauai
Best Value
Kauai
Good for groups
Kauai
Healthy
Kauai
Great for outdoor dining
Kauai
Good for special occasions
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Dale Gold
San Diego20 reviews
1.0Dined on 20 September 2026
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1.0Dined on 16 September 2026
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Debra Gold
Hawaii35 reviews
3.0Dined on 12 September 2026
- Overall 3
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Marc
Los Angeles1 review
5.0Dined on 4 September 2026
- Overall 5
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Thomas Gold
Seattle / Eastern Washington6 reviews
5.0Dined on 2 September 2026
- Overall 5
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Sonnia Gold
New York City19 reviews
5.0Dined on 1 September 2026
- Overall 5
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Craig
Hawaii6 reviews
5.0Dined on 30 August 2026
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Veronica
Greater Boston1 review
5.0Dined on 30 August 2026
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Patricia Gold
San Francisco Bay Area42 reviews
5.0Dined on 29 August 2026
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3.0Dined on 29 August 2026
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesPacific Rim, Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Pan-Asian
- Hours of OperationLunch 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
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress CodeSmart Casual
- Executive ChefJohnny Saguid
- CateringWe 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 facilitiesGaylord'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.
- AreaLihue
- Cross StreetNuhou
- Parking DetailsFree parking adjacent to the mansion.
- EntertainmentGaylord'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.
- AdditionalGluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
FAQs
For drinks and bar bites, plan a visit during happy hour, guests often praise the cocktails and happy hour, which runs Monday–Saturday (3:00 pm–5:00 pm).
The Plantation House by Gaylords can be quite busy at peak times, several guests report long waits and recommend reservations, while other visits have been relaxed and easy for conversation.
Yes, the restaurant asks about celebrations when you book and notes that if online reservations aren't available you can call them and they'll happily accommodate you.
The Plantation House by Gaylords is well known for its Banana Cream Pie, the restaurant even calls it their famous dessert and guests repeatedly praise it.
The Plantation House by Gaylords serves Lunch Monday–Saturday 11:00 am–2:00 pm, Happy Hour Monday–Saturday 3:00 pm–5:00 pm, and Dinner Monday–Saturday 5:00 pm–8:00 pm.
The Plantation House by Gaylords feels like dining in a historic plantation home, open‑air courtyard seating, garden and mountain views, and a relaxed, elegant setting often complemented by nearby luau music and romantic evening lighting.
Yes, The Plantation House by Gaylords' historic open‑air courtyard, lovely grounds and multiple praised anniversary visits make it a popular choice for a special, romantic evening.
Yes, The Plantation House by Gaylords seats diners around an open‑air courtyard and many guests enjoy dining on the covered patio and outdoor terrace.
Yes, the menus list a Vegan Medley (vegan) and the Sunshine Market Lasagna (vegetarian), and guests note a wide range of gluten‑free options with staff knowledgeable about gluten‑free choices.
Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed attire is appropriate, and many guests noted dressier clothing for special occasions.
Yes, they run Happy Hour (Mon–Sat, 3–5 pm) and offer on‑site experiences like rum tastings, a rum safari, the plantation train ride and luau packages guests can enjoy.
The Plantation House by Gaylords is especially lovely at Happy Hour (Mon–Sat, 3–5 pm) for drinks and a relaxed bar vibe; lunch (Mon–Sat, 11 am–2 pm) is another popular, quieter choice.
Yes, families are welcomed: the dinner menu includes a Keiki Dinner Menu (pasta, grilled fish, chicken tenders), and reviewers note a roomy covered lanai where kids can run and families dine comfortably.
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The Plantation House by Gaylords
4.5
$31 to $50
Pacific Rim
Lihue
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2 people
25 Oct 2026
19:00