Manor House Experience: Gaylord’s Gourmet Dinner and Premier Seats for Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana

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Manor House Experience: Gaylord’s Gourmet Dinner and Premier Seats for Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana

A limited-availability package that pairs a plantation-sourced, sit-down meal at Gaylord’s Restaurant with reserved, front‑row seating for the theatrical Luau Kalamaku; this guide explains what the evening includes and how it unfolds.

Manor House Experience: Gaylord’s Gourmet Dinner and Premier Seats for Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana.

Duration
3.5 Hours
Location
Lihue
Operator
Luau Kalamaku
Category
Attraction
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Experience an elevated evening at Luau Kalamaku: a specialized, limited‑availability package that begins with a gourmet dinner at Gaylord’s Restaurant on the Kilohana Plantation—featuring meats, fish and produce drawn from the plantation’s 60‑acre orchard—and culminates in a dramatic theatrical luau that traces the epic voyagers’ route between Hawaii and Tahiti and finishes with fire poi and traditional fire‑knife dancing.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE DINING

Gaylord’s signature sit‑down menu from the Kilohana orchard

Under the direction of the Chef de Cuisine, the Manor House package offers a specialized, plated menu built around meats, fish and produce — including fruits and vegetables sourced from Kilohana Plantation’s 60‑acre orchard.

THE PERFORMANCE

Kalamaku: a theatrical luau that tells the voyagers’ story

The evening’s centerpiece is the Kalamaku production: a staged retelling of the long Polynesian sea road between Hawaii and Tahiti that blends traditional dance, storytelling and a finale of fire poi balls and fire‑knife dancing.

THE SETTING

An intimate mansion‑house evening with premier luau seating

Curated for guests seeking an elevated experience, the Manor House package accommodates intimate parties (from two up to celebrations of about 20) and includes premier seating and a relaxed dining format distinct from the regular buffet luau.

What the day feels like

From champagne at the manor to a torchlit march and the fire dream

The evening moves deliberately: a champagne welcome, a relaxed plated dinner at Gaylord’s, a stroll through the Manor House shops, a torchlit walk to the pavilion and then the Kalamaku theatrical luau — a program that threads laughter, seduction and ritual into a dramatic arc that finishes with a spectacular fire sequence.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this package suits — and who should consider the regular luau instead.

1
Couples & small celebrationsWell suited: the Manor House option is curated for intimate parties (from two up to about 20) seeking a private, sit‑down dinner plus premier luau seating.
2
Food‑forward travelersA match for diners wanting a plated, chef‑directed menu that highlights meats, fish and produce from Kilohana’s agricultural park and orchard.
3
Families with young childrenUse caution: there is no child pricing — children ages 2–17 pay full adult price; infants up to age 2 are free but will not receive a meal or a seat at the restaurant or show.
4
Visitors wanting the full pre‑show festivalNot ideal: pre‑show experiences (train ride, imu unveiling, craft fair) are not included with this Manor House package; for those elements and a buffet/open bar, book the regular luau instead.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Expect

A relaxed, sit‑down dining experience at Gaylord’s followed by reserved seating for the Kalamaku theatrical production; menu is subject to change based on availability.

Add‑ons & Alternatives

The Manor House package does not include the pre‑show train ride, imu unveiling or craft fair; those are part of the regular luau (and some elements may incur an additional fee).

Infant & Child Policy

Children ages 2–17 pay full adult price; infants up to age 2 are free of charge but will not receive a meal or a seat at the restaurant or show.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does the Manor House Experience take?

The package runs approximately 3.5 hours.

Where does the evening take place?

The meeting location is on Kauai, Hawaii, at the Kilohana Manor House and Luau Pavilion.

Is the pre‑show train ride included?

No — the pre‑show train ride, imu unveiling and craft fair are not included with this Manor House package; an additional fee applies to some pre‑show options and the regular luau is recommended if you want those elements.

Is there child pricing?

There is no child pricing; children ages 2 to 17 pay the full adult price.

Are infants admitted?

Infants up to age 2 are free of charge, but they will not receive a meal or have a seat at the restaurant or show.

Can the menu change?

Yes — the menu is subject to change and is based on ingredient availability from the plantation and suppliers.