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Plantation Gardens Restaurant

2253 Poipu Road, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756 (Koloa)
808-742-2121
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Ranked #11 of 25 restaurants in Poipu
Price range: €23 - €23
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Neighbourhood: Koloa
Description: Plantation Gardens Restaurant & Bar is located in a beautifully restored plantation manor on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai. Dating back to the 1930's, the estate once served as the plantation manager's home for Hawaii's first sugar plantation, the Koloa plantation. Later, the estate was acquired by the Moir Family who built the world famous gardens that surround the restaurant. Our menu reflects the heritage of old plantation Hawaii, which celebrates the abundance and beauty of the Hawaiian Islands. Our fresh fish is caught daily by local fishermen in waters off Kauai. We use organically grown vegetables and herbs picked fresh on nearby farms and from our own gardens. Guests may choose to dine on our lanai overlooking tranquil gardens, lily ponds and tropical foliage or in our exquisitely refurbished dining room which features gorgeous Brazilian cherry wood floors, woven bamboo tables and plantation ceiling fans.
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Waukesha, Wisconsin
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

This restaurant was very good, my husband and I both had the fresh ono but prepared two different ways. Loved the tropical drinks, and the ambiance was very nice. Would definitely go back.

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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22 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

The setting for this restaurant is very pretty, it looks out into the garden area where there are nice plants including a lovely plumeria tree, and in the distance you can see a glimpse of the ocean waves. The restaurant is open air and can get a little chilly at night. The food is good, and I especially liked my... More

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Northern California
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71 reviews 71 reviews
52 restaurant reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I frequently visit Kauai for a number of years but somehow I had missed this wonderful Plantation Garden Restaurant. This delightful restaurant is somewhat hidden in the middle of the Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation Resort located in Poipu directly across from the Poipu Shopping Center. The restaurant is right next to the resort office so look for the office signs. The... More

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Cape Cod MA
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6 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Lovely outdoor ambience and good value for food if you get there for Early Bird specials. They could seat a group of 19 easily if on the early side of dinner.

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New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Food was good, service was great and atmosphere was beautiful. Enjoyed my 30th birthday dinner with friends and very ready to go back!!

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Palm Coast, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

My wife and I come to Kauai every other year for our anniversary. We always celebrate at the Plantation Gardens Restaurant....Not only the atmosphere but the staff and food surpasses the more well known restaurants in Poipu....Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of good restaurants in Poipu, but there is something special about Plantation Gardens. Been going for... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Sooo good. Great flavors. Shrimp appetizer, arugula salad and red curry mahi mahi. Perfect and excellent flavors. Great atmosphere.

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Portland, Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Get there early to walk the gardens. Very pretty. The fish of the day was Mahi Mahi. Had it prepared with a red curry sauce. Awesome! Fish was cooked perfectly. Arugala Salad and shrimp spring roles were great too.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

We come to Kauai every year (twice this year) and this is my favorite place for ambience. Set in the original old plantation house, the gardenside dining on the covered veranda is charming. And the food? It's delicious. My husband and I shared their appetizer sampler--four different ones, with the corn fritters not be missed--and then we shared the grilled... More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013 via mobile

This restaurant is a big win in the Poipu area. We enjoyed delicious mahi mahi over Molokai sweet potatoes. Yum! Topped it off with awesome lilikoi cheesecake.

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