Here’s a look at Christmas Honolulu 2023 featuring special offerings by restaurants and local businesses.
Christmas Eve is Sunday, December 24 and Christmas Day is Monday, December 25.
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Christmas Honolulu 2023: Dinner, Turkey to Go, Restaurants
This list is not exhaustive and is updated as information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, contact them to see what they are offering.
Prince Waikiki
Prince Waikiki is offering the following:
Christmas Dinner Buffet (Dec. 21 – 25): Indulge in a special Christmas Dinner Buffet curated by Executive Chef Jeremy Shigekane at the property’s acclaimed 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar. Enjoy a salad bar and specialty items like fried oysters, lobster tail, steamed crab legs, sushi, prime rib, and more. The Christmas Dinner Buffet dinner menu will be offered from Thursday, December 21 – Monday, December 25 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. for $109 per person. Reservations can be made by calling 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar at (808) 944-4494.
Christmas Eve + Day Brunch Buffet (Dec. 24 + 25) This Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, enjoy a special brunch buffet at Prince Waikiki’s 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar, curated by Executive Chef Jeremy Shigekane. The Christmas Eve + Day Brunch Buffet menu will be offered on Sunday, December 24 and Monday, December 25 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. for $109 per person. Reservations can be made by calling 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar at (808) 944-4494.
Holiday Programming
- Sippin’ Santa (Nov. 24-Dec. 30, 2023) – Celebrate the holidays with Hawaii’s first and only Sippin’ Santa pop-up bar and soak up the tropical holiday world with over-the-top decor, kitchy drinkware, and, of course, Tiki-inspired cocktails. Enjoy live entertainment every night from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Sippin’ Santa is open every day from 4:00 – 10:00 PM.
- Holly Jolly Waikiki Trolley (Dec. 3 – 25): As an official stop, sing holiday carols and ride through Honolulu viewing the Honolulu City Lights without the crowd on the Holly Jolly Waikiki Trolley. Pick up times are 6pm, 7pm, 8pm Wednesday – Sunday, and at 6pm, 7pm and 8:30pm on Fridays. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased here.
- Makers Market (Nov. 24 – Dec. 29): Swing by the hotel lobby each Friday afternoon from 3:00 – 6:00 PM and support local by buying gifts from local businesses in the hotel lobby. Vendors include: The Lei Bus, Bakerholics Hawaii, Olive Branch Hawaii, Glaze + Clay, Lakuna Links, Artbylau, Norae Ceramics, 4pm in Honolulu, and more.
natuRe waikiki
natuRe waikiki is offering a special holiday tasting menu on December 24 and 25. Reservations are available from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Priced at $150 per person, Vegan option is also available for $125.
Original Roy’s
Original Roy’s is serving a special set menu on December 25. Reservations are available from 4:30 pm to 9 pm.
Bernini Honolulu
Bernini Honolulu is serving an 8-course prix-fixe menu on December 24 and 25. Reservations are available at 5 pm and 7:30 pm. Priced at $150 per person.
Margotto Hawaii
Margotto Hawaii is offering a 11-course tasting menu on December 19-25. Reservations are available from 5 pm to 10:30 pm. Priced at $275 per person.
Merriman’s Honolulu
For Christmas Eve and Day, Merriman’s Honolulu will be offering a prix-fixe menu They will feature three beautiful courses with a plethora of options to choose from. The price will be $115 per person, or $42 for Keiki.
M.A.C. 24/7
M.A.C. 24/7 at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel is offering an annual Christmas Day Brunch Buffet with multiple chef stations including an Omelet station & Prime Rib carving stations. There is also a plethora of breakfast items along with local lunch favorites. Priced at $70 per person.
They are also offering Christmas Eve meal build your own 5-course holiday meal. Start with one of their great appetizers, move into the soup and salad of your choice. Choose from 5 decadent holiday entrees and don’t forget the dessert. $60 adults, $40 kids.
53 by the Sea
53 by the Sea is offering a Christmas Eve Brunch (priced at $90 per person) and Christmas Day Meal (priced at $125 per person).
Chef Chai
Chef Chai is offering Christmas Eve Dinner priced at $99 per person. 2 seatings 5:00 or before, 7:30 or after.
They are also hosting a Amy Hānaialiʻi Christmas Concert with her award winning wines on December 20 and 21. $195 per person.
Alaia
Enjoy Christmas breakfast buffet in an intimate setting with the family at Alaia (Kahuku), Turtle Bay Resort’s Signature Restaurant. Spend time with the ones that matter most and celebrate a delectable brunch menu inspired by locally sourced ingredients, including produce from our own on-property, sustainable 468-acre farm, Kuilima Farm. Single mimosa’s available for $20 or make it endless mimosas for $35. The price per adult is $55 plus tax and gratuity. Children are $35 plus tax and gratuity. Parties of 6 or more will be charged a service charge of 19%.
Enjoy Christmas dinner with live music and a delectable menu inspired by locally sourced ingredients, including produce from our own on-property, sustainable 468-acre farm, Kuilima Farm. Special item for the evening is Roasted Maui Venison Rack, calabaza squash purée, braised red cabbage, crispy Brussels sprouts. Parties of 6 or more will be charged a service charge of 19%.
STRIPSTEAK Waikiki
STRIPSTEAK Waikiki is offering a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 3-course prix-fixe priced at $129 per person.
Beachhouse – Moana Surfrider
Beachhouse – Moana Surfrider is offering a 4-course prix-fixe menu, overlooking the iconic banyan tree as your venue. Adults are priced $145 per person.
Plumeria Beach House
Enjoy your holiday with a Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet or a Christmas Day Buffet at The Plumeria Beach House restaurant. An all-you-can-enjoy buffet featuring carving stations, chef specialties, hot pods, and delicious dessert offerings. Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet Reservations are available 5:00pm-8:30pm. $125 adult and $49 child (6-12 yrs) plus tax and gratuity (Service Charge of 19% will be added to checks for parties of 6 guests or more). Christmas Day Buffet Reservations are available 10:00am – 8:00pm. $125 adult and $49 child (6-12 yrs) Plus tax and gratuity (Service Charge of 19% will be added to checks for parties of 6 guests or more). They are also offering a Festive Dinner Buffet from December 26 – 30 priced at $115 per person.
Hoku’s
Start the season jolly with a Christmas Eve Brunch Buffet at Hoku’s with Executive Chef Jonathan Mizukami’s festive menu. Price is $145, plus service charge and tax.
Celebrate Christmas Day at Hoku’s with Executive Chef Jonathan Mizukami’s 5 course holiday menu.
Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina
Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina offers a variety of holiday programming:
Gather with family and friends at La Hiki to celebrate Christmas Eve with a special brunch
or savor a holiday-themed lunch menu on Christmas.
Savor Southern Italian cuisine this holiday season with special fresh island-inspired dishes
on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day or indulge in Chef Ryo Takatsuka’s signature dishes at Noe.
Celebrate the holidays at Mina’s Fish House, James Beard Award-Winning Chef Michael
Mina’s signature restaurant alongside the water. Christmas Eve and Christmas Dinner will
feature holiday favorites to keep the entire family satisfied.
Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe is offering a special 3-course meal for the month of December. PRiced at $48.95 per person.
Salad choice of
- Caesar Salad
- Blue Cheese Chopped Salad
Main course choice of
- Full baby back ribs
- Mushroom swiss burger
- Grilled bruschetta chicken
- Surf & turf burger
- Grilled salmon
- Original legendary burger
- New York marinated strip steak with marinated mushrooms
- The impossible burger
Dessert
- Caramel apple cheesesteak
Nami Kaze
Nami Kaze is serving a special menu on December 24. Priced at $85 per person.
Quiora
Quiora is hosting Christmas dinner buffets on December 24 and 25. Priced at $125 for adults and $62 for children 12 and under.
They are hosting a Christmas brunch buffet on Christmas Day December 25. Priced at $105 for adults and $52 for children 12 and under.
The Seaside
The Seaside is celebrating Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with your family and our special Aloha SteakHouse Collaboration! They will be offering their special prix-fixe menu as well as steak and seafood dishes. Reservations are available from December 24 and 25. Priced at $100 per person.
Original Roy’s, Hawaii Kai
Original Roy’s, Hawaii Kai is serving a Christmas set menu on December 25.
Basalt Restaurant @ Dukes Lane Market and Eatery
Basalt Restaurant @ Dukes Lane Market and Eatery is serving a Christmas brunch on Christmas Day from 8 am to 1 pm. Offers include:
Christmas Charcoal Pancakes: Our signature Charcoal Buttermilk Pancakes get dressed for the occasion with a Santa’s North Pole workshop with edible decorations. ($21)
Prime Rib & Eggs, featuring an 8 oz Hawaiian salt and herb crusted prime rib, two Waialua fresh eggs, garlic mashed potatoes, creamed horseradish, and au jus. ($29)
They are also serving a Christmas Day dinner from 5 pm to 9 pm. The prix-fixe menu is priced at $67, and includes First course: Choice of Crab Cake or Christmas Salad | Second course: Choice of 10 oz Prime Rib or Pan Roasted Duck Breast | Third course: Choice of Basque Cheesecake or Candy Cane Brownie Trifle.
Hau Tree Restaurant
Hau Tree Restaurant is serving a holiday dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The set menu is priced at $125 per person.
Sushi King Kaka’ako
Sushi King Kaka’ako is offering their Christmas menu for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Christmas Eve pick up times are between 12 pm and 4 pm. Christmas Day pick up times are between 11 am and 3 pm.
Kitchen Door Napa @ Wai Kai
Kitchen Door Napa @ Wai Kai (Ewa Beach) is offering a mixology class featuring holiday cocktails on December 20 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Chef will be taking people through the kitchen and demonstrating the creation and plating of three dishes (appetizer, main and a dessert). You’ll follow along with him step by step and help to prepare components of each dish. Caitlin & Jaybee will have your “bar stations” prepped and waiting for you with tools, ingredients, herbs, mixes, and spirits. You’ll be building, stirring and shaking in unison with them to create craft cocktails on a professional level. Priced at $120 per person or $200 per couple.
They are also hosting a wine tasting event featuring an iconic Champagne house – Taittinger. Patrick Okubo will be pouring a progression of Taittinger Champagne from the entry level “Brut Francaise” to the rare and highly sought after Grand Cru “Prelude.” Also featured will be a Carneros pinot noir from the Taittinger estate in Napa – Domaine Carneros. All of these will be paired with holiday-inspired dishes from Kitchen Door Culinary Director Joe Rose and Chef de Cuisine Chris Ramos.
Wines
- Taittinger, La Francaise NV
- Taittinger, Prestige Rose NV
- Domaine Carneros, Pinot Noir 2020
- Taittinger, Prelude, Grand Cru NV
- Taittinger, Nocturn, Sec NV
Patrick Okubo will host a round table WineView experience for 10 guests in our lagoon-front private dining room. Multi-course food and Champagne tasting menu – $280 per person (inclusive of tax and gratuity, pre-paid through Tock).
DIY Christmas Honolulu 2023 Meal Ideas
Whole Foods
Whole Foods offers a variety of Christmas Feasts, Prime Rib Dinners, Beef Wellington Dinners, sides, sauces and more. You will need to select for the specific location to find out the offerings.
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Check back later as more offerings are added.