The service was excellent and attentive. Gaylord's Restaurant: Happy hour - See 1,795 traveller reviews, 467 candid photos, and great deals for Lihue, HI, at Tripadvisor. Beautiful setting. Im sure they wereunderstaffed, but definitely worth a visit if your looking for a nice upscale restaurant!More, The best food we had in Kauai. (nf/df), Served over jasmine rice finished with furukaki. The bathroom could be updated. (nf/gf), Char grilled chicken breast, linguine pasta, hon shimeji mushrooms, spinach, white wine, garlic, shallots, tossed in creamy tomato sauce. (nf/gf/df), Day boat scallops pan seared (medium rare) settled on creamy spinach shimeji mushroom orzo risottofinished with white truffle oil. The Sunday brunch provides great value in the huge breakfast buffet, which also comes with a choice of an ala carte item from a small menu that changes seasonally. Its a must visit and I would highly recommend it.More, Food was mediocre, wait staff practically tossed the plates on the tables, she looked like she wanted to be anywhere but there. Such a fun experience! The cocktails were very good and reasonably priced for Kauai. Mahalo,Camille ParrManager for Eric Hanson GMcamille.gaylords@gmail.com. (nf/df), Sliced Japan Hamachi, rich in omega oil, served with jalapeno, wasabi tobiko, and soy sauce infused with pineapple juice OR add crab dynamite for $2 more. Pork rinds chicharron with garlic vinegar dip. Aloha KYCowgirl91,Here at Gaylord's at Kilohana we strive to bring the very best to our guests. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. We are returning to Kauai soon on a family vacation and will dine at Gaylord's with Jeff being our waiter. The front and support staff also did an excellent job. had the poke appetizer, which was the best poke I've ever had. (nf), Creamy Triple cream, drizzled with honey, truffle oil served with macadamia nuts, red grapes, and baguettes, Fried vegetable spring rolls, bean sprouts, green beans, cabbage, and carrots, served with a pineapple sweet and sour sauce. The restaurant was busy, but we didn't have to wait. Topped with crispy onions and garlic bread. Sunday. (nf) Pork Rinds $5. Some disappointments throughout experience. (nf). Weve eaten out every night since weve visited the island. Prices were moderate for Kauai and the quality of food and ambiance. Gaylord's also has lunch and dinner service on the other days of the week, and now with the addition of the new Mahiko Lounge you can stop in without reservations for a glimpse of the historic estate while trying a tropical cocktail or portions of the full menu. A truly local establishment, family run and dishing out high quality food at unbelievable prices. Ask TennisFam4 about Gaylord's Restaurant, Ask KYCowgirl91 about Gaylord's Restaurant. Sam took at least a half hour to bring my husband his drink. Blanco tequila, muddled cilantro, jalapeos, fresh lime juice and organic agave. Every hour on Kauai has the potential for happiness. The tour of the plantation was severely dampened by the downpour of rain! I believe the name is Luau Kalamaku. Great personal service and a very nice meal! Gaylord's Restaurant: Happy hour back in time - See 1,795 traveler reviews, 467 candid photos, and great deals for Lihue, HI, at Tripadvisor. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Beautiful setting and wonderful service by Jeff our server and Eli our busser. Be sure to stop in the bar lounge area and have a drink, relax in a nice soft couch and enjoy the beauty and hospitality of Hawaii. Highlights . That has changed and now there are more hot dishes geared to mainland visitors. Best meal weve ever hadhands down. Gaylord's Restaurant: Happy hour at Mahik Lounge - See 1,747 traveller reviews, 438 candid photos, and great deals for Lihue, HI, at Tripadvisor. Gorgeous restaurant set in an old sugarcane plantation mansion. Not sure about Sunday. Spinach, artichoke hearts, Maui onions, garlic, cream cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses served with focaccia bread, Fresh ahi poke, Aloha Spice Kiawe smoked sea salt, won ton chips, mesclun greens, avocado, pickled ginger juice, wasabi mayo, unagi sauce, tobiko caviar, and furukaki, Creamy Triple cream, drizzled with honey, truffle oil served with macadamia nuts, red grapes, and baguettes, Fried vegetable spring rolls, bean sprouts, green beans, cabbage, and carrots, served with a pineapple sweet and sour sauce, Sliced Japan Hamachi, rich in omega oil, served with jalapeno, wasabi tobiko, and soy sauce infused with pineapple juice OR add crab dynamite for $2 more, Peppercorn crusted beef tenderloin, seared rare, thinly sliced, served with Hawaiian salt, olive oil, roasted garlic aioli, red onions, capers, and lemon arugula, Quick fried cauliflower tossed with lup chong (Chinese pork sausage) pine nuts, raisins, balsamic gastrique and honey, Rings and tentacles dusted in togarashi seasoning, quick fried, and chipotle crme fraiche, ranch, lemon balsamic, tangy papaya seed, miso mustard vinaigrette, sesame hoisin vinaigrette, Caesar dressing, Apple wood smoked bacon, char grilled chicken breast, blue cheese, avocado, boiled eggs, red onions, grape tomato, romaine lettuce and Ranch dressing, Local greens, grape tomatoes, portabella mushrooms, goat cheese, pine nuts and choice of dressing, Fresh sashimi of the day tossed in red and green cabbage, baby kale, carrots and a hoisin vinaigrette, Hearts of romaine lettuce tossed in caesar dressing with shaved parmesan and house made croutons, Burrata cheese, vine ripened tomato, Local Farmer greens, Aloha Spice Alae Hawaiian Salt, crostini, balsamic reduction, basil, and extra virgin olive oil, Local beets, local greens, goat cheese, red onion, grape tomato, naan bread, and lemon balsamic vinaigrette, All sandwiches are served with your choice of garden salad or french fries, Flame grilled zucchini, onions, eggplant, red and yellow bell peppers, Havarti cheese, balsamic reduction, extra virgin olive oil, on ciabatta bread, served with sweet potato fries, Slow sake braised beef boneless short rib, Havarti cheese, creamed horseradish, tucked in ciabatta bun, served with au jus, Flame grilled chicken breast, finished with kalbi and miso ranch sauce, served with butter lettuce, red onion, and vine ripened tomato, Flame grilled beef patty, caramelized onion, brioche bun, butter lettuce, red onion, and vine ripened tomato, your choice of cheese, Flame grilled Bison on brioche bun, smoked gouda, roasted garlic mayo, arugula, vine ripened tomato, grilled pineapple, and red onion. Sunday Brunch buffet, delicious at $38.95. The original 1944 recipe featuring Kauais own Koloa Rum and fresh press sugar cane. Happy hour happens daily from 3 to 5 p.m. and a late night happy hour from 9 to 11 p.m. Decent dinner, wide plot for kids to run. Business Hours & Info $$$ $ Price range $15-50. (nf/df/gf with gf bun $3.00), Pork belly confit, sauerkraut, caraway seeds, caramelized onion, and Plantation House thousand isle dressing on rye bread. Food mediocre Overall unimpressed and wont return. Website doesnt say days of week Show is indoors. Went with a large group, so definitely good for groups, Good setting. What really put a damper on the evening was the poor service by our server, Sam, who spent much of our time there speaking very loudly and at great length to a couple at a neighboring table. Dining outdoors among all the greenery was beautiful. Spare ribs were tough. Overall, food quality could use some work. We were all the way at the front which allowed us to have a great view of the show. Nice outdoor dining venue. This was our first meal in Kauai and it didnt disappoint. (nf), Kalua pork, flour tortilla, cheddar cheese mix served with sour cream. The food the service the cocktails the ambiance.. if we come back to the island we will definitely dine here again. (nf), Marinated in Misoyaki honey, flame grilled, settled on coleslaw finished with coconut lemongrass and Kabayaki sauce alongside furukaki rice. Been coming here for over ten years with same results, Very nice place, one definitely likes to come back to! *"Happy Hour" bonus "5 for 5" menu is offered from 4 to 5:30 pm Monday through Saturday in the Mahiko Lounge. The food was not overly hot either. Got to the table and after 15 min asked if we had a server and could order drinks. Noise levels too loud. 15 min later its brought out by our server who apologizes. For the price, the food was just OK. Just expected more from Gaylords. Loved the history ! We went to Luau on Thursday. We were there for lunch and we looked at a lawn. There is also a number of shops and galleries in the other portions of the estate, including a "Koloa Rum Company" tasting room that has rum tasting every half hour.Our staff's Pick:Sunday Brunch is a great value for the quality of food and dining experience. Closed. Gaylords now rebranded as The Plantation House by Gaylords offers one of Kauai's most beautiful settings for lunch, dinner and happy hour. We dine out often and service is as important as the quality of food. (nf), Vanilla flavored, with ginger snap cookie (nf), Toasted coconut crust, banana cream, whip cream, caramel(nf/gf). (nf/gf), Braised in annatto, carrots, and onions, finished with Kabayaki demi over jasmine rice. First off, we had reservation, but still waited for 30 min to get a table. explaining the menu. Gaylords now rebranded as Plantation House by Gaylords offers one of Kauai's most beautiful settings for lunch, dinner and happy hour. (nf), Fresh sashimi grade ahi, thinly sliced, tossed in sesame hoisin vinaigrette, carrots, kale, Kilauea greens, red and green cabbage. (nf/gf), Encrusted with parmesan cheese, pan roasted, topped with crab meat and asparagus, served with whipped truffle Yukon potato, finished with hollandaise and truffleyaki sauce. (nf), Flame grilled, your choice of kalbi style or au poivre, served with whipped truffle potato and sauted seasonal vegetables. 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. 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Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label, Champagne, 2020 Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches, Sonoma, 2020 Ch. Kevin was our waiter and he was outstanding: attentive, anticipated our needs, friendly. (nf/df/), Kaffir lime leaves, eggplant, hon shimeji and shiitake mushrooms, green beans, baby bok choy, red and green bell peppers, simmered in coconut Olena curry sauce settled on steamed jasmine rice. Located in the historic Kilohana Plantation home, diners are seated around an open-air courtyard with views of the plantation grounds and Mt. The waitress and waiter were very attentive and helpful incl. (nf/gf), House made pork, shrimp and scallop mousse finished with ginger gochujang beurre blanc and chili vinaigrette. Are you sure you want to delete this question? We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. (nf), Apple wood smoked bacon, char grilled chicken breast, blue cheese, avocado, boiled eggs, red onions, grape tomato, romaine lettuce and Ranch dressing. I had the scallops and they were outstanding! (nf/gf with gf bun $3.00). We'd go back, We were there for the tour and train ride. Took my husband here for his birthday. My partner enjoyed the food but I am more reserved in my enjoyment. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. (nf/df) . You can't beat the price but even so, the food was some of the best we had on the island. Our compliments to the chef and staff . Waited long time prior to wait staff acknowledged us at the table. The restaurant s menus also include sliced fruits, baked goodies and cinnamon rolls, toast, and bacon and sausages . Yes, The Plantation House by Gaylord's offers takeout. Located in the historic Kilohana Plantation home, diners are seated around an open-air courtyard with views of the plantation grounds and Mt. Im a seafood snob and the hubby is not the biggest fan and ate half of mine as well . Went to Gaylords for my wife's 65th birthday and retirement celebration. (nf/df), Burrata cheese, vine ripened tomato, Local farm greens, Aloha spice Alae Hawaiian Salt, crostini balsamic reduction, basil, and extra virgin olive oil. . Is The Plantation House by Gaylord's currently offering delivery or takeout? Silver tequila, muddled cilantro, jalapeno, fresh lime juice and house made simple syrup. (nf), Served with kalamansi shoyu dipping sauce. Would absolutely return! franc), 2018 Vietti Perbacco, Nebbiolo-Langhe, Piedmont, Italy, 2018 Ch. Wonderful evening. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. Show is indoors. We waited about 15 minutes after our reservation time, but that is normal and expected for a restaurant of this caliber. The food was terrific, especially the onion soup. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Gaylords now rebranded as The Plantation House by Gaylords offers one of Kauai's most beautiful settings for lunch, dinner and happy hour. The atmosphere was a bigger win than the food. The Na Pali Coast, also know as the Kalalau Trail, is a scenic wonder and a hiking experience unlike anything else in Hawai'i. Fresh fish, very good service and lovely garden views. Two tables that sat after us have now gotten their main dishes. Flame grilled chicken breast, finished with kalbi and miso ranch sauce, served with butter lettuce, red onion, and vine ripened tomato. Locals Only Vodka, lilikoi (passion fruit), ginger beer and fresh lime juice, Coconut Rum, mint, house made olena simple syrup, fresh lime juice and a splash of soda water, Light rum, cucumber, mint, house made lavender simple syrup, fresh lime juice and soda water. We went to Luau on Thursday. Im honestly amazed that it has as many 5-star reviews as it does. The wine list offers good selections and is also reasonably priced. Comes with garlic bread. Ask your server for our delicious plantation style creations. Popped in for a drink and snack on the lanai before dinner but decided to remain there for dinner. Aloha. From Southside: Take Hi-route 50 aka Kaumualii Highway toward Lihue. He is helpful, but not a server or explaining the menu and specials like the neighboring tables are getting. We also had the carpaccio and it was the best weve ever tasted. The coffee is good or you can get a breakfast mimosa or Bloody Mary and you won't ever feel rushed. (nf), Creamy banana Koloa Rum sauce, mocha cheesecake. Not sure about Sunday. The food and service at all the restaurants have been great except for this experience. As we were eating our ice cream pie, a cute little gecko jumped on our table to enjoy some pie crust crumbs. The setting here was so unique and relaxing! Jeff, the head waiter, has been at the restaurant for nine years. (nf/df), Onions, scallions, ogo, chili flakes, sesame oil, soy sauce, furikake. The atmosphere is romantic and beautiful. Our 67-acre sustainable farm provides much of the produce and herbs used in our dishes and cocktails. Featuring $5 pupus (appetizers). https://www.kilohanakauai.com/the-plantation-house-by-gaylords. The service was excellent. Stuffed mushrooms and Fried Brie were great. Anything special for Sunday's offered? No complaints. Coconut rum, lime juice, mint, house made olena simple syrup and splash soda water. Also, with a reservation and not a long wait, our entrees were delivered about 90 minutes after arriving and we were a party of two. The vendors at the mansion had nice products but they were a bit overpriced. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Yes, you can make a reservation by picking a date, time, and party size. Best seafood dish I have ever had! We had to wait almost 45 minutes for our foodand overall, we were not impressed. Service was good. on toasted brioche bun (nf/gf with gf bun $3.00). Recommend the caliente margarita. Sweet potato fries $3/ Bacon $3 / Grilled pineapple $2/Avocado $3 / Gluten Free Bun $3 / Add cheeses, gouda, swiss, blue cheese, Havarti or cheddar $1, Burrata cheese, daily pasta, zucchini, arugula, grape tomato, garlic butter, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, served with garlic bread. (nf/gf with gf bun). We strive at bringing the very best to our guests and it sounds like in this instance we succeeded. Gaylord's Restaurant: Gaylords Kauai - See 1,840 traveler reviews, 488 candid photos, and great deals for Lihue, HI, at Tripadvisor. The Plantation House by Gaylords offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 245-9593. Would go back again for dinner. All in all, it is still a beautiful way to spend a Sunday morning. Johnny Saguid brings decades of experience to the executive chef position at the award-winning Gaylord's at Kilohana. As for the food it was simply underwhelming. We never received our stuff mushrooms and my Caesar salad needed CPR. Gaylord's Restaurant: go for happy hour - See 1,804 traveler reviews, 468 candid photos, and great deals for Lihue, HI, at Tripadvisor. Too frozen and not much flavor. All in all good time. Cant ask for more! Prices were moderate for Kauai and the quality of food and ambiance. He was fun entertainment. I opted for the Plantation pasta (lame I know) but I was tired of seafood and meat, and it was excellent too. We finished with the cheesecake- not at all what i expected but very very good! Live piano in the lounge happens several nights a week, call them for current schedule.Bonus:If possible, visit Kilohana during the daylight hours and enjoy a walk around the estate. Service was timely and friendly. Wines and vintages are subject to change. (nf/gf/df), Ground pork, shimeji, button, and shiitake mushrooms, tossed in pomodoro cream sauce and linguini pasta, served with garlic bread. (NF) Nut Free | (GF) Gluten Free | (DF) Dairy Free | (V) Vegan, *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. As you approach Lihue, you will pass our large community college on the left, and "Kilohana" will be the next intersection with traffic light. The cocktails were very good and reasonably priced for Kauai. Not impressed with the house. The ISO/Bullshed is a great place to watch the sunset. We are Kauai's premier full-service catering experts. (nf), Flame grilled zucchini, onions, eggplant, red and yellow bell peppers, Havarti cheese, balsamic reduction, extra virgin olive oil, on ciabatta bread, served with sweet potato fries. Turn onto entry road and follow signs. Always wonderful food and service! The atmosphere is wonderful and the piano player will delight. Fish was over cooked. (nf), Burrata mozzarella cheese, vine ripened tomato, beets, local farm greens, alae salt, papaya seed dressing accented with red plum and vanilla, basil, extra virgin olive oil served with charred crostini. The original 1944 recipe featuring Kauai's own Koloa Rum and fresh press sugar cane. Hours. (nf), Fresh sashimi grade ahi, thinly sliced, tossed in sesame hoisin vinaigrette, carrots, kale, Kilauea greens, red and green cabbage. Light rum, cucumber, mint, house made lavender simple syrup and soda water. Sam's Ocean View. more, Local cuisine, American, Hawaiian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, The Plantation House by Gaylord's offers one of Kauai's most beautiful settings for lunch, dinner or happy hour. (nf/gf), Marinated in kalbi sauce, flame grilled with unagi Kabayaki, jalapeno lilikoi papaya pineapple marmalade, jasmine rice, and sauted seasonal vegetables. Shrimp chips and sriracha mayo. Gaylord's Restaurant: Happy hour - See 1,803 traveller reviews, 468 candid photos, and great deals for Lihue, HI, at Tripadvisor. We ordered the mahi-mahi special and the fish and chips. Sweeping views of the surrounding mountains are visible throughout the grounds, and many large shade trees and benches can provide a respite from your days touring about Kauai. I felt this was necessary because of the crappy experience we had. That is not acceptable for this level of venue. We had the Mahi Mahi special and Oscar style fresh catch - both were absolutely delicious! We were offered a free dessert when we politely informed our waitress how disappointed we were but didnt have another 30 minutes to wait for it. Dinner Loved the food service and atmosphere. A reasonably informed waitress but not very customer focused. We also got the daily cocktail special,which was fine but not great. Server was ok, not very friendly but the service was ok. An outstanding freshly made opening cocktail . Copyright 20042023 Yelp Inc. Yelp, , and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp. MERRIMAN'S MAI TAI 10 Kula Rum, Orange Curacao, Fresh Lime, House-made Mac Nut Orgeat, Kauai Honey-Lilikoi Foam WELL DRINKS 7 Pau Vodka, Four Roses Bourbon, Fid Street Gin, El Jimador Tequila, . The food and service were phenomenal. Food was good. Husband loved the udon noodle dish and I had fresh catch. 3 pcs. Not really worth it for the price. to perfection and my wife was very pleased with her Opakapaka over risotto. which was fine but not great. A few min pass by, our food shows up for 3 out of 4 of us. We thought the property was dedicated to a luau experience, but took the time to check it out and found a train tour of the plantation, rum tasting with Koloa Rum, one of the best lunches we've had on the island, a pottery shop that offers classes and, of course, the luau. Mahalo, Got prime rib dip, fish special and fish and chips. Waialeale in the distance. Try the Ahi Benedict with hollandaise sauce!!! Good option to do the train tour and grab lunch before catching your flight at the nearby airport. We each ordered the Ahi Tuna Benedict which was quite tasty, but our poached eggs were too well done and were more like soft boiled eggs. We had really looked forward to this dining experience. The courtyard seating is classic Hawaii with open air ambience.Featuring stately dcor inside, with open-air covered atrium seating available and especially enjoyable for the classic Sunday brunch service, with traditional Hawaiian hospitality and slack key guitar music. Does The Plantation House by Gaylord's have outdoor seating? We ohhh'd and aw'ddd about our meal. Gaylord's Restaurant offers various types of desserts, such as cream pie, chocolate truffles and cheesecakes. (nf), Pan roasted, arugula, tomato, red onion, crispy onion, roasted garlic aioli and feta cheese on a brioche bun. (nf), Half chicken braised in Burgundy, mushrooms, onions, and herbs, served with roasted garlic potato and seasonal vegetables. Left with him raving about the meal ,the experience and server . beef patty, Lettuce, tomato, onion, French fries. In 1986 the visitor experience of "Kilohana" was crafted incorporating the restoration of the old manor and estate into shops, galleries, a luau grounds, and "Gaylord's" restaurant. The osso bucco was decent but not memorable. Setting was nice. Gaylord's: Monday through Saturday service Lunch: 11 am to 2:30 pm Dinner: 5:30 to 9 pm Sunday Brunch: 9 am to 130 pm Mahiko Lounge: Monday through Saturdays 11 am to 10 pm Happy Hour- 4 to 5:30 pm Sunday: 9 am to 3 pm Dcor/environment: Casual Hawaiian with fine dining flair in the service and food preparations. Food gets ordered. Maybe look at the link to purchase tickets. (nf), Crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, anchovy, focaccia croutons tossed in a creamy caesar dressing. Will be returning ASAP. At night, I would think the view would be a great black abyss. (nf), Local farmers mix greens, garlic, roasted portobello mushroom, grape tomato, goat cheese, cucumber, lemon balsamic vinaigrette, and toasted pine nuts. Reviews on Best Happy Hour in Tustin, CA - Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen, Bar Louie - The District, Rock & Brews - Tustin, EMC Seafood & Raw Bar, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Bosscat Kitchen and Libations, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, Two Left Forks, The Lost Vine, Centro Crispy tenders served with ranch dressing and choice of white rice or French fries, *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, Creamy banana rum sauce, mocha cheesecake, chocolate pearls, Lady fingers, mascarpone cheese, Koloa Rum, espresso, cocoa powder, Vanilla flavored, ginger snap cookies, fresh seasonal berries, Banana cream, coconut crust, whip cream, caramel, Graham crust, vanilla ice cream, macadamia nut brittle, caramel, pineapple, Crme anglaise, taro and Hawaiian Sweet Bread, fresh seasonal berries. (nf), Served with kalamansi shoyu dipping sauce. Titos vodka shaken with fresh fruit picked from our orchard daily. Located in the historic Kilohana Plantation home, diners are seated around an open-air courtyard with views of the plantation grounds and Mt. They used to have oatmeal, smoked salmon and more salads and breakfast breads. We were there for lunch and we looked at a lawn. The food from Gaylord's was delicious and the wine selection was great. (nf/gf), Duck leg and breast cooked in lemongrass, coriander, star anise, ginger, garlic, gluten free soy, sherry wine and sake, finished with hoisin shitake mushroom demi, served with broccolini, and roasted garlic whipped potato. Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable. Possible understaffing due to post pandemic issues may be one of the reasons for food being delivered less than hot to the table. (nf/df), Onions, scallions, ogo, chili flakes, sesame oil, soy sauce, furikake. However, the service was a disaster. (nf/gf), Kurabuta Pork Osso Bucco Island Style $39, Pork shank braised in sake, gluten free soy, ginger,garlic, carrots, and onions, finished with pineapple demi sauce, served with roasted garlic whipped potato and sauted seasonal vegetables. Map updates are paused. I chose the New York steak that was cookedto perfection and my wife was very pleased with her Opakapaka over risotto. Menu is a mishmash, without a theme; and it shows! Hotels near Grove Farm Sugar Plantation Museum, Hotels near Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Hotels near Sensational Sea Adventures, LLC, American Restaurants for Families in Lihue, American Restaurants for Special Occasions in Lihue, Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Lihue. It seems that your dining experience was not our best and I do apologize for that. The only reason I didnt give them 5 stars was because the bar service was slow. My wife had the Fish Oscar with the fresh catch of the day and it was delicious. I do not consume large quantities when I eat so for me to say the portions of food were very small, means there was not alot of food on our plates! (nf/ df/ gf), Creamy triple cream, encrusted with panko, fried golden brown, drizzled with honey and truffle oil served with macadamia nuts, grapes, and baguettes, Fried vegetable spring rolls, bean sprouts, green beans, cabbage, celery, and carrots, served with a pineapple sweet and sour sauce. (The plantation house is beautiful with many interesting artifacts.) This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. (nf/df/gf). Waialeale in the distance. We stayed for lunch after our 2-hour rum safari and so glad we did! OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services. Sorry, I dont write negative reviews unless they are really earned. Slow roasted pork, passion fruit barbeque sauce, grilled onions, garden slaw, on Brioche bun. 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, Banana cream coconut crust whip cream caramel, Hearts of romaine tossed in Caesar dressing parmesan House made croutons, Spinach, artichoke hearts, Maui onions, garlic, cream cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses served with focaccia bread, Fresh ahi poke, Aloha Spice Kiawe smoked sea salt, won ton chips, mesclun greens, avocado, pickled ginger juice, wasabi mayo, unagi sauce, tobiko caviar, and furukaki, Creamy Triple cream, drizzled with honey, truffle oil served with macadamia nuts, red grapes, and baguettes, Fried vegetable spring rolls, bean sprouts, green beans, cabbage, and carrots, served with a pineapple sweet and sour sauce, Sliced Japan Hamachi, rich in omega oil, served with jalapeno, wasabi tobiko, and soy sauce infused with pineapple juice OR add crab dynamite for $2 more, Peppercorn crusted beef tenderloin, seared rare, thinly sliced, served with Hawaiian salt, olive oil, roasted garlic aioli, red onions, capers, and lemon arugula, Quick fried cauliflower tossed with lup chong (Chinese pork sausage) pine nuts, raisins, balsamic gastrique and honey, Rings and tentacles dusted in togarashi seasoning, quick fried, and chipotle crme fraiche, ranch, lemon balsamic, tangy papaya seed, miso mustard vinaigrette, sesame hoisin vinaigrette, Caesar dressing, Apple wood smoked bacon, char grilled chicken breast, blue cheese, avocado, boiled eggs, red onions, grape tomato, romaine lettuce and Ranch dressing, Local greens, grape tomatoes, portabella mushrooms, goat cheese, pine nuts and choice of dressing, Fresh sashimi of the day tossed in red and green cabbage, baby kale, carrots and a hoisin vinaigrette, Hearts of romaine lettuce tossed in caesar dressing with shaved parmesan and house made croutons, Burrata cheese, vine ripened tomato, Local Farmer greens, Aloha Spice Alae Hawaiian Salt, crostini, balsamic reduction, basil, and extra virgin olive oil, Local beets, local greens, goat cheese, red onion, grape tomato, naan bread, and lemon balsamic vinaigrette, All sandwiches are served with your choice of garden salad or french fries, Flame grilled zucchini, onions, eggplant, red and yellow bell peppers, Havarti cheese, balsamic reduction, extra virgin olive oil, on ciabatta bread, served with sweet potato fries, Slow sake braised beef boneless short rib, Havarti cheese, creamed horseradish, tucked in ciabatta bun, served with au jus, Flame grilled chicken breast, finished with kalbi and miso ranch sauce, served with butter lettuce, red onion, and vine ripened tomato, Flame grilled beef patty, caramelized onion, brioche bun, butter lettuce, red onion, and vine ripened tomato, your choice of cheese, Flame grilled Bison on brioche bun, smoked gouda, roasted garlic mayo, arugula, vine ripened tomato, grilled pineapple, and red onion. how was the corn plant saved from extinction in 1970, is paige o'hara related to catherine o'hara, Helpful incl offering delivery or takeout this question, mint, House made simple syrup interesting artifacts. many! 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