Celebrate Christmas in Honolulu with a variety of festive dining options that bring holiday cheer to the island’s vibrant culinary scene. From elegant afternoon teas to indulgent Christmas dinners, Honolulu’s restaurants are offering special menus to make your holiday celebrations truly unforgettable. Whether you’re planning a relaxed brunch, a festive dinner, or looking for a pre-cooked turkey to enjoy at home, Honolulu has plenty of options for a memorable holiday meal. Here’s a roundup of the best Christmas dining and takeaway options in the city.
Christmas Eve falls on Tuesday, December 24 this year, followed by Christmas Day on Wednesday, December 25.
Christmas Honolulu 2024: Restaurant Offerings
This list is not exhaustive and I update the 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, I would recommend contacting them to see what they are offering.
Hoku’s
Hoku’s in Honolulu is offering a Christmas Eve Dinner for $245 per person and a Christmas Day Dinner for $265 per person. Both feature a five-course menu curated by Executive Chef Jonathan Mizukami. Credit card is required to secure reservations, and complimentary parking is provided. Due to the unique menu style, no adjustments can be accommodated.
natuRe Waikiki
natuRe Waikiki in Honolulu is serving a Holiday Special Tasting Menu from December 13 through January 5, priced at $150 per person. The seven-course tasting menu is the only option available during this period, and vegan or gluten-free adjustments are not offered. Guests with children should notify the restaurant in advance to ensure proper preparation.
Merriman’s Honolulu
Merriman’s Honolulu in Honolulu is offering a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day prix-fixe menu for $125 per person ($42 for Keiki). The three-course menu will feature a variety of dishes, with options to choose from. Full menu details will be posted on their website. Reservations are required, with credit cards used for holds but payment taken at the restaurant.
Pai Honolulu
Pai Honolulu in Honolulu presents a Christmas Eve five-course tasting menu for $250 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. The experience includes:
- A welcome drink upon arrival
- Pairings of wine, cocktails, or mocktails (noted during booking)
Guests are asked to confirm dietary restrictions 72 hours in advance. A special menu option is available for children under 10.
Alaia
Alaia at The Ritz-Carlton, Turtle Bay in Kahuku is offering a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day prix-fixe menu for $145 per adult and $72 per child. Highlights include local ingredients and fresh shellfish platters. The regular menu will also be available. A 19% service charge applies for parties of six or more. Dietary accommodations require 72-hour notice.
Margotto Hawaii
Margotto Hawaii in Honolulu is offering a Christmas Eve 11-course chef tasting menu featuring luxurious ingredients such as caviar, foie gras, and truffles. Guests can choose from three unique experiences:
- Black Christmas: Includes French winter black Perigord truffles. $275 per person.
- White and Black Christmas: Combines Italian winter white Alba truffles and French winter black Perigord truffles. $350 per person.
- White Christmas: Features Italian winter white Alba truffles, abalone, and Wagyu A5 beef. $425 per person.
A special Christmas-themed dessert is included, and additional truffles can be ordered at the table. Menu items may vary based on ingredient availability. Reservations are required.
Bernini Honolulu
Bernini Honolulu in Honolulu features a Christmas seven-course prix-fixe dinner menu for $150 per person, available December 24 and 25. The menu includes:
- Foie Gras Mousse with Fig and Eclair
- Vegetable Terrine with King Crab
- Hokkaido Scallops with Leek Veloutée and Truffles
- White Fish and Japanese Spiny Lobster with Jus de Crustacés
- Prime Striploin with Cauliflower Purée and Porcini Sauce
- Pear Compote with Chocolate Mousse and Praline
Reservations are split into two time slots (5–7 PM and 7:30–9:30 PM). A credit card is required, and cancellations less than seven days in advance will incur a $150 fee per person.
53 by the Sea
53 by the Sea in Honolulu is offering a curated Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Dinner prix-fixe menu for $120 per person. Guests can enhance their experience with add-ons like foie gras ($25), stuffed lobster tail ($30), or a Samoan Crab Brioche appetizer ($45).
Menu Highlights:
- Starter: Seafood Salad with olive, caper, frisée, Meyer lemon, and parsley.
- Second Course: Smoked Ricotta Raviolo with Hau‘ula tomato and crispy prosciutto.
- Main Course (Choice of):
- Baked Ludivico Chicken Roulade with mashed ulu, roasted root vegetables, and mushroom gravy.
- Roasted Local Bottom Fish with eggplant caponata and brown butter sauce.
- Dessert: Chocolate-Poha Berry Yule Log.
Reservations are required, and seating begins at 5 PM.
Plumeria Beach House
Plumeria Beach House in Honolulu is offering a Festive Pa‘ina Buffet on December 23. The buffet includes Hawaiian favorites like poi, kalua pig, and haupia. Reservations are available from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM for $75 per adult and $45 per child (ages 6-12). Parking is included.
For Christmas Eve, Plumeria Beach House will serve a buffet featuring a carving station, chef specialties, and desserts. Reservations are available from 11:30 AM to 2 PM and 5 PM to 8:30 PM for $125 per adult and $55 per child (ages 6-12). Parking is included.
On Christmas Day, enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet with carving stations, chef specialties, and desserts. Reservations are available from 10 AM to 1:30 PM and 3 PM to 8:30 PM for $135 per adult and $55 per child (ages 6-12). Parking is included.
Mara
Mara in Honolulu is offering a “Feast of the Seven Fishes” prix-fixe Christmas Eve Dinner for $120 per person. The multi-course Mediterranean-inspired menu includes:
- Starter: Focaccia with Bagna Cauda Butter, Kumamoto Oysters with Lemon Prosecco Granita
- First Course: Marinated Calamari with Smoked Tomato Water and Spicy Kauai Shrimp with Calabrian Chili (lobster substitution available for an additional $30)
- Second Course: Roasted Green Lip Mussels with Green Harissa Butter, Linguine Frutti Di Mara with Sea Urchin, Grilled Kona Kampachi with Lemon Citronette
- Dessert: Pistachio Cannoli with Whipped Ricotta
Arancino at The Kahala
Arancino at The Kahala in Honolulu is offering a six-course prix-fixe dinner menu on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for $240 per person. Chef Daisuke Hamamoto’s special tasting menu celebrates the season with carefully curated Italian flavors.
STRIPSTEAK Waikiki
STRIPSTEAK Waikiki in Honolulu offers a three-course prix-fixe dinner menu on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for $145 per person. The steakhouse presents a variety of festive dishes designed to complement the holiday season.
Hau Tree
Hau Tree in Honolulu is offering a 5-course prix-fixe menu for $145 per person on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Curated by Executive Chef Bobby Luong, the menus highlight Mediterranean flavors.
M.A.C. 24/7
M.A.C. 24/7 at Hilton Waikiki Beach is serving a Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet featuring traditional holiday dishes and Hawaiian favorites for $95 per adult and $44 for children (ages 3-12). Menu noted below.
Complimentary valet parking is available at Hilton Waikiki Beach Resort. Reservations are recommended.
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