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Gaylord's at Kilohana

Cuisine: American, Continental, Polynesian

Price Range: $$

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The flavor of old Hawaii runs strong at this circa-1930 Tudor estate, which was once the home of a sugar plantation executive. These days, the mansion and its surrounding 35 acres have been opened to the public as a series of quaint shops and this delightful restaurant. The dining room affords wonderful views and also allows diners to indulge in such fare as fresh seafood, steaks, lamb, and kalua pork. Lunch adds in lighter dishes, including sandwiches and salads, and the courtyard makes an ideal place to relax with a cool drink and good company. As one of Kauai's more upscale eatery, Gaylord's is perfect for a date night or nice family dinner.

Address:

3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
808-245-9593

Hours:

Mon-Sat: 11am-2pm,; 5:30pm-9pm
Sun: 7:45am-2:30pm

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jade Eckardt
Kauai Local Expert

Luau: "Make sure to make reservations for the luau rather than the restaurant."
Seafood, Romantic Dining, Farm to Table, Restaurants with Gluten-Free Menus, Lihue's Best Restaurants, Restaurants near Cruise Port, Vegetarian: "Dance on the outdoor dance floor under the stars."

Best for Luau Because: Gaylord's luau is as good as the restaurant, but serves all things Hawaiian on the beautiful property.
Best for Seafood, Farm to Table, Restaurants with Gluten-Free Menus, Lihue's Best Restaurants, Restaurants near Cruise Port, Vegetarian Because: Gaylord's uses locally sourced produce, meats and seafood to create exquisite gourmet dishes.
Best for Romantic Dining Because: In addition to locally sourced gourmet food, Gaylord's offers dancing under the stars.

Lunch Menu
- Main
  Soup of the Day
  chef's daily creation
  
  Cup: $5.00
  
  Bowl: $8.00
  Ahi Poke
  
  avocado, sriracha aioli, Molokai sweet potato chips ($14.00)
  
  Shrimp & Scallop Spring Rolls
  
  butter lettuce cups, rice vinegar papaya dipping sauce ($10.00)
  
  Caprese
  
  vine ripe tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil, vanilla bean infused balsamic syrup ($11.00)
  
  Local Field Greens
  
  cherry tomatoes, marinated & grilled portobello mushrooms, goat cheese, toasted pine nuts, basil dressing ($9.00)
  
  Ahi or Chicken Caesar
  
  creamy garlic dressing, fried capers, shaved parmigiano reggiano, herb croutons ($16.00)
  
  Beer Battered Fish Tacos
  
  salsa fresco, shredded cabbage, queso fresco, herb infused white sauce, black beans ($15.00)
  
  Grilled Fresh Catch
  
  ginger steamed jasmine rice, enoki mushrooms, daikon sprouts, lemongrass butter, kabayaki sauce ($18.00)
  
  Kilohana Cobb Salad
  
  baby greens, grilled chicken, bacon, boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, haricot vert, buttermilk blue cheese dressing ($16.00)
  
  Reuben
  
  pastrami, gruyere, sauerkraut with apples and onions, thousand island dressing, rye, fries ($15.00)
  
  Kilohana Cheeseburger
  
  Island rancher's local beef, bourbon braised onions, butter lettuce, vine-ripe tomato, fries. Choice of cheddar, gruyere or blue cheese ($14.00)
  
  Red Wine Braised Beef Short-Rib "Dip"
  
  horseradish whipped cream, gruyere, toasted sourdough baguette, french onion au jus, buttermilk fried onion rings ($16.00)
  
  Grilled Vegetable Sandwich
  
  rye bread, zucchini, eggplant, squash, red & yellow peppers, balsamic drizzle, sweet potato fries, aioli sauce ($15.00)
Dinner Menu
- Starters
  
  Fresh Ahi Sashimi
  
  cabbage, wasabi, ginger, shoyu ($16.00)
  
  Jumbo Blue Crab Dip
  
  baby artichoke hearts, mascarpone cheese, tender herbs, asiago gratin, roasted garlic crostinis ($16.00)
  
  Pacific Blue Crab Cakes
  
  kalani farms field greens, roasted beet vinaigrette and sweet & spicy citrus aioli drizzle ($16.00)
  
  Ahi Tuna Poke
  
  avocado, sriracha aioli, Moloka'i sweet potato chips ($16.00)
  
  Local Field Green Salad
  
  cherry tomatoes, marinated & grilled portobello mushrooms, goat cheese, toasted pine nuts, basil dressing ($11.00)
  
  Island Caprese
  
  vine ripe tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, avocado, mango, basil, vanilla bean infused balsamic syrup ($14.00)
- Full Plates
  
  Prawn Pasta Linguine
  
  tiger prawns, garlic, shallots, mushrooms, roma tomatoes, white wine, butter, parmesan cheese, basil, grilled toast points ($27.00)
  
  Sesame Seared Ahi
  
  jasmine rice, lomi lomi tomatoes, tempura avocado, Chinese mustard butter ($31.00)
  
  Grilled Fresh Catch
  
  extra virgin olive oil poached fresh fish, lemon herb risotto, fresh tomato compote, garlic confit ($30.00)
  
  Seared Scallops
  
  potato croquette, lentils, pancetta, arugula & fennel, fennel cream ($34.00)
  
  Cioppino
  
  scallop, blue crab, shrimp, clams, calamari, garlic crostini, spicy white wine tomato saffron broth ($36.00)
  
  Red Wine Braised Boneless Short Ribs
  
  garlic whipped potatoes, haricot verts ($27.00)
  
  Grilled Filet Mignon
  
  roasted fingerling potatoes, braised greens, Point Reyes blue cheese, port wine & caramelized onion demi-glaze ($36.00)
  
  Vegetarian Pasta
  
  Penne, butter, white wine, shallots, bell peppers, summer squash, zucchini, haricot verts ($21.00)
Dessert Menu
- Main
  
  Classic Banana Coconut Cream Pie
  
  gold Koloa rum whipped cream, toasted coconut, butterscotch sauce, candied walnuts ($10.00)
  
  Kilohana Plantation Pie
  
  roasted pineapple & macadamia nut toffee ice cream, Koloa rum caramel, vanilla whipped cream, toasted coconut chips ($10.00)
  
  Funnel Cake Battered Bread Pudding
  
  raisins, apples, Koloa Rum butter sauce, vanilla ice cream ($10.00)
- Dessert Wine
  
  Bonny Doon "Le Vol des Agnes"
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Chateau de Jau 2002
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Domaine La Tour Vielle "Banyuls"
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Dolce
  
  ($35.00)
  
  Blandy's "Malmsey" 10yr Madeira
  
  ($15.00)
- Cognac
  
  Courvosier V.S.
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Larressingle V.S.O.P. Armagnac
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Remy Martin V.S.O.P.
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Remy Martin 1738
  
  ($26.00)
  
  Remy Martin "Louis XIII"
  
  ($150.00)
  
  Normandin Mercier "Prestige"
  
  ($50.00)
- Port
  
  Grahams "Six Grapes"
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Kopke 10 Yr Tawny
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Ferreira 10 Yr Tawny
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Ferreira 20 Yr Tawny
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Smith Woodhouse LBV
  
  ($13.00)
- Sherry
  
  Tio Pepe
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Gonzalez Pedro Ximinez
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Gonzalez Olorosso
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Gonzalez Amontillado
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Gonzalez "Noe" Pedro Ximenez 30 Yr
  
  ($22.00)
Wines, Cocktails & Beer
- White
  
  N.V. Prosecco, Caposaldo, Veneto, Italy
  
  ($8.00)
  
  2012 Pinot Grigio "Riff", Alois Lageder, Tres Venezie, Italy
  
  ($9.00)
  
  2012 Riesling "Ahi", Selbach, Mosel, Germany
  
  ($10.00)
  
  2013 Sauvignon Blanc "Black Label", Babich, Marlborough, New Zealand
  
  ($10.00)
  
  2012 Chardonnay, Heron, California
  
  ($10.00)
  
  2011 Chardonnay "Russian River Ranches", Sonoma-Cutrer, Sonoma
  
  ($14.00)
  
  N.V. Moet Chandon "Imperial Brut", Champagne
  
  ($20.00)
- Red
  
  2011 Zinfandel, Cartlidge & Brown, North Coast
  
  ($10.00)
  
  2010 Merlot, Angeline, Sonoma
  
  ($10.00)
  
  2012 Pinot Noir, Carmel Road, Monterey
  
  ($11.00)
  
  2013 Malbec "La Flor", Pulenta, Mendoza, Argentina
  
  ($11.00)
  
  2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Steak House, Columbia Valley
  
  ($10.00)
  
  2010 Cabernet Sauvignon "Agrelo Vyd.", La Madrid, Mendoza, Argentina
  
  ($12.00)
- Sparkling Wines
  
  N.V. Caposaldo "Brut", Prosecco, Italy
  
  ($40.00)
  
  N.V. Roederer Estate "Brut", Anderson Valley
  
  ($65.00)
  
  N.V. Moët Chandon "Imperial Brut", Champagne
  
  ($85.00)
  
  N.V. Veuve Cliquot "Yellow Label", Champagne
  
  ($110.00)
  
  N.V. Taittinger "Prestige Rose", Champagne
  
  ($150.00)
  
  2003 Moët Chandon "Dom Perignon", Champagne
  
  ($260.00)
  
  2000 Louis Roederer "Cristal", Champagne
  
  ($350.00)
- Chardonnay
  
  2013 Poppy, Santa Lucia Highlands
  
  ($30.00)
  
  2012 Broadside "Wild Ferment", Central Coast
  
  ($35.00)
  
  2013 Heron, California
  
  ($40.00)
  
  2013 Sonoma-Cutrer "Russian River Ranches", Sonoma
  
  ($55.00)
  
  2008 Bouchard "Beaune du Chateau", Beaune Premier Cru, France
  
  ($60.00)
  
  2010 Truchard, Carneros
  
  ($65.00)
  
  2009 Au Bon Climat "Sanford & Benedict Vyd.", Santa Ynez
  
  ($70.00)
  
  2013 ZD, California
  
  ($75.00)
  
  2011 Jordan, Russian River Valley
  
  ($80.00)
  
  2013 Rombauer, Carneros
  
  ($85.00)
  
  2010 Tyler "Zotovich Family Vyd.", Santa Rita Hills
  
  ($90.00)
  
  2010 Failla "Keefer Ranch Vyd.", Russian River Valley
  
  ($100.00)
  
  2013 Husic, Sonoma Coast
  
  ($100.00)
  
  2011 Cakebread Cellars, Napa
  
  ($105.00)
- Other Worldly Whites
  
  2013 My Essential Rose, Languedoc, France
  
  ($30.00)
  
  2013 Kings Ridge, Willamette Valley
  
  ($30.00)
  
  2013 Alois Lageder, Pinot Grigio "Riff", Delle Venizie, Italy
  
  ($35.00)
  
  2013 Babich, Sauvignon Blanc "Black Label", Marlborough, N.Z.
  
  ($40.00)
  
  2012 Selbach, Riesling "Ahi", Mosel, Germany
  
  ($40.00)
  
  2013 Honig, Napa
  
  ($40.00)
  
  2010 Storr's, Gewurztraminer "Viento Vyd.", Monterey
  
  ($45.00)
  
  2013 Licia, Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain
  
  ($45.00)
  
  2010 Zaccagnini, Pinot Grigio, Colline Pescaresi, Italy
  
  ($45.00)
  
  2011 Triennes, Viognier "Sainte Fleur", Provence, France
  
  ($45.00)
  
  2013 E. Guigal, Cotes du Rhones Blanc, France
  
  ($45.00)
  
  2013 Les Hospices, Sancerre, France
  
  ($50.00)
  
  2010 Marc Bredif, Vouvray, France
  
  ($55.00)
  
  2007 Trimbach, Pinot Gris "Reserve", Alsace, France
  
  ($55.00)
  
  2011 Chateau Graville-Lacoste, Bordeaux, France
  
  ($55.00)
  
  2010 Malvira "Favorita", Langhe, Piedmont, Italy
  
  ($55.00)
  
  2013 Duckhorn, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa
  
  ($55.00)
  
  2011 Daniel Chotard, Sancerre, France
  
  ($65.00)
  
  2009 Zaca Mesa, Roussane, Santa Ynez
  
  ($60.00)
  
  2012 Daniel Chotard, Sancerre, France
  
  ($65.00)
- Cabernet & Blends
  
  2013 Poppy, Paso Robles
  
  ($30.00)
  
  2013 Steak House, Columbia Valley
  
  ($45.00)
  
  2009 Terra Noble "Reserva", Colchagua Valley, Chile
  
  ($45.00)
  
  2012 Lamadrid "Single Vineyard", Agrelo, Argentina
  
  ($50.00)
  
  2012 Corvidae, Cabernet Franc "The Keeper", Columbia Valley
  
  ($50.00)
  
  2010 Marques de Casa Concha, Puente Alto, Chile
  
  ($55.00)
  
  2010 Newton "Claret", Napa
  
  ($60.00)
  
  2012 Duckhorn "Decoy", Napa
  
  ($65.00)
  
  2011 Hess "Allomi Vyd.", Napa
  
  ($65.00)
  
  2009 Sanctuary "Usibelli Vyd.", Rutherford
  
  ($75.00)
  
  2008 Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
  
  ($80.00)
  
  2006 Leeuwin Estate "Artist Series", Margaret River, Australia
  
  ($90.00)
  
  2006 Schweiger Vineyards, Spring Mountain District
  
  ($95.00)
  
  2010 Kathryn Kennedy Winery "Small Lot", Santa Cruz Mtns.
  
  ($100.00)
  
  2009 Jordan, Alexander Valley
  
  ($115.00)
  
  2009 Michael David "Rapture", Lodi
  
  ($120.00)
  
  2009 Silver Oak, Alexander Valley
  
  ($135.00)
  
  2009 Lancaster Estate, Alexander Valley
  
  ($140.00)
  
  2009 Silverado Vineyards "Solo", Stags Leap District, Napa
  
  ($200.00)
- Syrah & Blends
  
  2011 Corvidae "Lenore", Columbia Valley
  
  ($35.00)
  
  2013 Oliverhill Winery "Red Silk", McLaren Vale, Australia
  
  ($45.00)
  
  2010 Zaca Mesa, Santa Ynez
  
  ($55.00)
  
  2011 Amavi, Walla Walla Valley
  
  ($60.00)
  
  2009 Landmark "Steel Plow", Sonoma Valley
  
  ($65.00)
  
  2011 K Vintners "Millbrandt", Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley
  
  ($70.00)
  
  2009 Zaca Mesa "Black Bear Block", Santa Ynez
  
  ($105.00)
  
  2011 Sine Qua Non "Dark Blossom", California
  
  ($350.00)
- Merlot
  
  2012 Angeline "Reserve", Sonoma
  
  ($40.00)
  
  2010 Golan Heights Winery "Golan", Galilee, Israel
  
  kosher ($45.00)
  
  2010 Alexander Valley Vineyards, Alexander Valley
  
  ($50.00)
  
  2003 Zenato, Delle Venezie, Italy
  
  ($55.00)
  
  2006 Chalk Hill Estate, Chalk Hill
  
  ($60.00)
  
  2012 Raymond "Reserve", Napa
  
  ($65.00)
  
  2009 Trinchero "Chicken Ranch Vyd." Rutherford
  
  ($80.00)
  
  2010 Swanson, Oakville
  
  ($85.00)
- Pinot Noir
  
  2013 Carmel Road, Arroyo Secco
  
  ($45.00)
  
  2011 Costa de Oro, Santa Barbara
  
  ($60.00)
  
  2012 Ken Wright Cellars, Willamette Valley
  
  ($65.00)
  
  2009 Knez Winery "Cerise Vyd.", Anderson Valley
  
  ($75.00)
  
  2010 Tyler, Santa Barbara
  
  ($90.00)
  
  2009 Loring "Cargasacchi Vyd.", Santa Rita Hills
  
  ($95.00)
  
  2010 Domaine Serene "Yamhill Cuvee", Willamette Valley
  
  ($100.00)
  
  2007 Calera "Ryan Vineyards", Mt. Harlan
  
  ($105.00)
  
  2012 Sea Smoke "Southing", Santa Rita Hills
  
  ($175.00)
- Zinfandel & Blends
  
  2011 Rail 2 Rail "Old Vine", Lodi
  
  ($30.00)
  
  2011 Cartlidge & Brown, North Coast
  
  ($40.00)
  
  2012 Easton, Amador
  
  ($45.00)
  
  2010 The Prisoner Wine Co. "Saldo", Napa
  
  ($65.00)
  
  2012 Turley "Old Vine", California
  
  ($75.00)
  
  2011 The Prisoner Wine Co. "The Prisoner", Napa
  
  ($80.00)
  
  2009 Michael David "Lust", Lodi
  
  ($120.00)
- Other Worldly Reds
  
  2012 Sacha Lichine "Red Blend No. 8" (Syrah/Grenache/Merlot), Languedoc, France
  
  ($30.00)
  
  2012 Vidal-Fleury, Cotes du Rhone, France
  
  ($40.00)
  
  2012 Pulenta, Malbec "La Flor", Mendoza, Argentina
  
  ($45.00)
  
  2010 Ellena Giussepe, Dolcetto d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy
  
  ($45.00)
  
  2011 Zaca Mesa "Z Cuvee" (Mourvedre/Grenache), Santa Ynez
  
  ($45.00)
  
  2012 Tikal, Bonarda/Malbec "Patriota", Mendoza, Argentina
  
  ($50.00)
  
  2009 La Fiorita "Laurus", IGT Tuscany, Italy
  
  ($55.00)
  
  2009 Renato Ratti, Barbera d' Alba "Torriglione", Piedmont, Italy
  
  ($55.00)
  
  2011 Villa Antinori, IGT Tuscany, Italy
  
  ($60.00)
  
  2009 Vina Herminia "Excelsus", Rioja, Spain
  
  ($65.00)
  
  2010 E. Guigal, Crozes-Hermitage, France
  
  ($75.00)
  
  2005 Bodegas Cepa 21, Ribera del Duero, Spain
  
  ($80.00)
  
  2007 Ceretto "Zonchera", Barolo, Italy
  
  ($100.00)
  
  2008 Casanova di Neri, Brunello di Montalcino, Italy
  
  ($120.00)
  
  2007 Zenato, Amarone d'Valpolicella Classico, Italy
  
  ($150.00)
  
  2010 E. Guigal, "Brune et Blonde de Guigal", Cote Rotie, France
  
  ($160.00)
  
  2008 Bramare, Malbec "Marchiori Vyd.", Mendoza, Argentina
  
  ($165.00)
- Specialty Drinks
  
  Kilohana Kooler
  
  fresh basil, lime, vanilla bean simple syrup, coconut water, light rum ($9.00)
  
  Cucumber Lavender Mojito
  
  fresh cucumber, house made lavender syrup, light rum ($10.00)
  
  Koloa Rum Mai Tai
  
  upgrade the 1944 mai tai using Kauai's own Koloa Rum ($12.00)
  
  Plantation Iced Tea
  
  Skyy pineapple vodka, bourbon, fresh brewed iced tea, fresh lime & pineapple juice ($9.00)
  
  Karma Caliente Margarita
  
  fresh lime juice, cilantro, jalapeño, Karma silver tequila ($11.00)
  
  Fresca
  
  fresh tangerine & lime juice, vanilla bean simple syrup, gin ($9.00)
  
  Manor House Lemon Drop
  
  Absolut Citron vodka, muddled fresh orchard fruit, sugar rim ($11.00)
- Beer
  
  Bud Light
  
  ($5.50)
  
  Heineken Light
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Sam Smith Organic Lager
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Corona
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Firerock
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Hitachino White Ale
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Coors Light
  
  ($5.50)
  
  Longboard
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Ayinger Celebrator
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Heineken
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Negra Modelo
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Blue Moon
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Guiness Extra Stout
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Coronado IPA
  
  ($13.00)

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