Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Hawaii
  4. Kauai
  5. Lihue
The Plantation House by Gaylords, Lihue, HI

The Plantation House by Gaylords

4.7
4.7
5530 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 43 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • 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 5,530 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 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.

5,530 Reviews
  1. Cindy VIP

    Richmond18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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.

    Is this helpful?

  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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.

    Is this helpful?

  3. ChuckS

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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…

    Is this helpful?

  4. Bonnie VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorite spots to eat on Kauai. The food, atmosphere and service are EXCELLENT! Every time we visit Kauai we have lunch at Gaylord's. We drive all the way down from Princeville. I give it 5 stars!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Ken

    Hawaii18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a remarkable dining experience at Gaylord’s. Jesse was our waiter. We had Jesse several times in the past. He is very pleasant and efficient. Two of us had the Filet Mignon served with Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus. Both steaks were done medium rare and were tender and juicy. One guest had French Onion Soup. Flavorful topped with plenty of melted cheese. The other guests had the Monchong done Oscar Style. Light, flaky & mild fish with crabmeat, asparagus spears and hollandaise sauce. Divine! A trip to Gaylord’s is never complete without a piece of their banana cream pie. SO delicious! We highly recommend lunch or dinner at Gaylord’s!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Jeanette and John VIP

    Hawaii17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and terrific ambience! Now, after more than 40 years returning to Kauai, this is our favourite!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Steve

    Sacramento11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is great and the food is fabulous. Will be coming back to this restaurant.

    Is this helpful?

  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Luis Potosi2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a very enjoyable experience. The specials were varied and delicious. Service and staff were wonderful!

    Is this helpful?

  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great! We had the gray short ribs, quick fried brie, and the poke sack. Cocktails were also wonderful.

    Is this helpful?

  10. John and DiDi VIP

    Seattle23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jacob was great server. Mai tai's were great! Atmosphere was very relaxing. Food was delish!

    Is this helpful?

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 5530 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 43 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
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo