Fodor's Expert Review The Plantation House by Gaylord's

Located in what was once Kauai's most expensive plantation estate, Gaylord's pays tribute to the elegant dining rooms of 1930s high society—candlelit tables sit on a cobblestone courtyard that surrounds a fountain and overlooks a wide lawn. The menu is eclectic, offering cioppino, sake short ribs, duck two ways, lamb shank, fresh fish, and a few vegan and vegetarian options. Be sure to start with the fresh ahi poke stack or sashimi. The banana cream pie with a coconut crust is a tasty twist on an old favorite. Lunch offers some hearty salads, soups, hot and cold sandwiches, and burgers.