Plantation Gardens

2253 Poipu Road, Koloa, Kauai, HI 96756

This 1930's estate belonged to the manager of Hawaii's first sugar plantation. This historic piece of architecture is highlighted with Brazilian Cherry floors, accented by Koa trim, and offers a large veranda from which to view the gardens.

The gardens are simply beautiful. The property includes coconut and kou trees, orchids, bromeliads, a cactus and succelent garden and is highlighted by several koi ponds.

The bar opens at 5 pm nightly, the restaurant opens for dinner at 5:30 pm nightly.

The cocktail loung features handcrafted tropical drinks and specialty cocktails along with some of the local beers.

The dinner menu is focus on Pacific Rim cuisine wih a regional Hawaiian influence. The menu is well thought out. However, everything is ala carte. The fish and shellfish are from local waters, and many of the fruits, herbs, and vegetables are grown on the resort premises.

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Sample menu - last updated 2010:

Pupus:
Ahi Tuna plate - Traditional raw ahi, daikon, pickled ginger and wasabi - $11.95
Ahi Tuna Poke - Traditiona raw ahi, avocado, cucumbers, wakame seaweed - $13.95
Lomi Lomi Ono - Big island tomatoes, Maui onions, Jicama, ilantro and taro chips - $11.95
Garden Roll - Shiitake Mushrooms, radish sprouts, cucumbers, w/a ginger glaze - $8.95
Shrimp Spring rolls - Chinese cabbage, peppers, shiitake mushrooms w/sweet chili sauce - $11.95

Salads
Ceasar - Hearts of romaine, macadamia nut-basil croutons, ceasar dressing - $8.95
Local Pear - Kailani Farms Baby Arugula, toasted almonds, red onion, gorgonzola
cheese and orange-sesame vinaigrett - $9.95

Entrees
Sugarcane Skewered Pork Tenderloin - Kalua pork, roasted shiitake mushrooms, braised napa
                 cabbage, Fried rice and Hoisin plum sauce - $23.95
Braised Baby Back Ribs - Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, baby vegetable and house made
                 bbq sauce - $24.95
Island Stir Fry - Fresh local fish, large prawns, snow peas, asian vegetables, steamed white
                 rice and ginger sauce - $20.95
Seafood Lau Lau - Fresh local fish, large prawns, jumbo scallops, julienne vegetables, all
                 wrapped in a Ti leaf, steamed white rice and Furikake and Wasabi Aioli - $24.95
Curry-Coconut Seafood Stew - Fresh local fish, prawns, scallops, mussels, roasted potatoes,
                 Kamuela tomatoes, grilled crostini and curry-coconut broth - $25.95
Chef's Trio - Mini Seafood Lau Lau, Mini Curry-Coconut Seafood Stew, and mini Fresh Fish
                  of the day - $31.95

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