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Christmas in Honolulu 2021: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch, Restaurants

Looking for ways to celebrate Christmas in Honolulu this year? This post covers Christmas Honolulu 2021 including where to go for Christmas dinner in Honolulu, where to get turkey to go as well as features for brunch, lunch and takeout by local restaurants and businesses.

Christmas in Honolulu 2021: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch, Restaurants

Christmas Eve this year is Friday, December 24, 2021. Christmas Day is Saturday, December 25, 2021.

Christmas celebrations can take on different forms from traditional, fusion to modern.

Please use this list as an inspiration for ideas on how to put together your own Christmas celebration.

This list is updated as information becomes available. Please reach out to me [email protected] or @foodgressing on social media for any suggestions.

Christmas in Honolulu 2021

Pagoda Floating Restaurant

Pagoda Floating Restaurant is bringing back their festive Christmas buffet. They’ll be serving brunch on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and dinner from Dec. 25 through Dec. 26 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Adults $89.95 / Seniors (65+ Years) $69.95 / Children (5 – 10 Years) $39.95.

For reservations and more information, call 808-948-8370. Pre-paid orders must be placed by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 22.

SALAD BAR & APPETIZERS

  • Fresh Garden Greens with Assorted Dressings
  • Japanese Potato Macaroni Salad
  • Caprese Salad
  • Basil Pesto Pasta
  • Shoyu Ahi Poke
  • Spicy Ahi Poke
  • Korean Style Clam Poke
  • Shrimp Cocktail
  • Oysters on the Half Shell
  • Fresh Island Sashimi

CARVING STATION

  • Roasted Prime Rib of Beef with Au Jus and Horseradish
  • Assorted Temaki and Chirashi Sushi
  • Steamed Alaskan Snow Crab Legs
  • Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura

ACTION STATION (Brunch Only)

  • Made to Order Omelets with Assorted Toppings
  • Crispy Bacon & Pork Link Sausage
  • Waffles with Assorted Toppings

HOT ENTRÉES

  • Turducken Roulade with Gravy & Fresh Cranberry Sauce
  • Seafood Clams and Mussels
  • Hoisin Glazed Pork
  • Pasta Pomodoro
  • Loaded Mashed Potatoes
  • Green Bean Casserole
  • Steamed White Rice

DESSERT BAR

  • Assorted Cakes & Pies
  • Punaluu Sweet Bread Tres Leches
  • Fresh Seasonal Fruits
  • Zenzai
  • Assorted Ice Cream

They are also offering Festive Turkey feasts for curbside pick-up on Friday 12/24, Saturday 12/25, and Sunday 12/26.

Festive Turkey Feasts ($225) are hot and ready to serve parties of 6 to 8 and includes the following:

  • 12 -14 lbs Whole Roast Turkey
  • Stuffing
  • Gravy
  • Fresh Cranberry Relish
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Yams with Marshmallow & Macadamia Nuts
  • Green Bean Casserole
  • 1 Dozen Punalu‘u Dinner Rolls
  • Eggnog Sweetbread Pudding

Pre-paid orders only and must be placed by 5 p.m., Friday, December 17 for Christmas and December 26 for New Year’s. No refunds and offer not combinable with other offers. For more information, please call (808) 948-8370.

Bernini Honolulu

Bernini Honolulu is offering a set course Christmas dinner at $120/person. No regular menu on that day.l

They only accept phone reservations, require a credit card number at the time of reservation and will charge 100% of the course cost per person for cancellations made less than 1 week prior.

There will be two dining times: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm and 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm.

Hilton Hawaiian Village

Hilton Hawaiian Village has the following festive offerings:

Holiday Luau on the Great Lawn: Experience the excitement of the celebration with live music, drums, and the colorful pageantry of the Pacific Islands including traditional Samoan, Tahitian, and Hawaiian dance, ending in the fiery drama of four fire knife dancers. Premier Seating $219 per person. Golden Circle $189 per person. To purchase tickets, please call (808) 941-5828.

Bali Oceanfront: Christmas Eve and Day Breakfast from 7 am – 10 am. Delight in their decadent breakfast specials that celebrate the season! Start your morning with a savory Crab Cake Benedict, Strawberry French Toast Bake or Brisket Hash and Eggs. Regular menu also available.

Bali Ocean is also offering a Christmas Eve and Day Dinner from 5:30 pm – 9 pm.

The 3-course dinner ($90 per person) begins with a fresh Market Salad followed by Pan Seared Island Snapper and finished with a Chocolate Raspberry Bombe.

The 4-course dinner($130 per person) starts with a flavorful Seafood Bisque followed by a Seared Jumbo Scallop.

The main entrée is a perfectly grilled Filet Mignon and the meal is completed with a Chocolate Raspberry Bombe dessert. A limited prix fixe menu is also available.

Tropics Bar and Grill is offering dinner specials like Keahole Lobster Chowder, Kiawe Smoked Prime Rib, and Seafood Luau.  For dessert, savor a Vertical Waialua Chocolate Cake from 5 pm – 10 pm on Christmas Eve and Day. Regular menu also available.

Basalt Waikiki

Basalt Waikiki at the Hyatt Centric Waikiki Hotel is offering Christmas Day Brunch specials.

  • Winter Wonderland Charcoal Pancakes $19
  • Shrimp Frittata $22
  • Slow Roasted Prime Rib & Eggs $31

They have a Christmas prix-fixe dinner at $80 per person. Available 5 pm – 9:45 pm.

  • Smoked Duck Salad
  • Seafood Brodetto
  • Peppermint Mocha Pots de Creme

They are also offering a Prime Rib Family Pack ($160, serves 4 people).

  • 2 1/4 lb prime rib
  • Garlic mashed potatoes
  • Roasted brussel sprouts
  • Au jus
  • Creamy Horseradish
  • Charcoal Pandesal
  • Whipped Butter
  • Grand Marnier Chocolate Mousse Cake

Hau Tree Restaurant

Hau Tree Restaurant is offering a Christmas Prix-Fixe Menu ($95 per person) on December 24 (3:30 pm – 8 pm) and 25 (12 pm – 6:15 pm).

  • 1st course – apple curried cauliflower soup with black garlic maine lobster toast
  • 2nd course – smoked duck salad with ka’u orange, roasted winter vegetables, truffle hive cheese
  • 3rd course – ossobuco with creamy polenta, glazed carrots, gremolata, cashew cream foam
  • 4th course – buche de noel

The Kahala Hotel & Resort

The Kahala Hotel & Resort has the following festive offerings:

Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet at Plumeria Beach House on Friday, December 24 from 5 pm – 8 pm.  This all-you-can-enjoy dinner features chef specialities, a carving station and delicious dessert offerings. Adults $105* | Children (6 to 12) $50* plus tax and gratuity.

Christmas Brunch Buffet at Plumeria Beach House on Saturday, December 25 from 10:30 am – 2 pm. Brunch Buffet with live music. An all-you-can-enjoy served buffet, featuring a carving station, chef specialties, hot pods and delicious dessert offerings. Adults $105* | Children (6 to 12) $50* plus tax and gratuity.

Chistmas Dinner Buffet at Plumeria Beach House on Saturday, December 25 from 5 pm – 8 pm. Enjoy fresh seafood, a carving station and a selection of impressive main courses.

Hoku’s 7-Course Christmas Dinner on Saturday, December 25 from 5 pm – 8 pm features exquisite cuisine from award-winning Executive Chef Jonathan Mizukami. Savor fresh lobster, Christmas goose and stunning desert selections. Priced at $290 per person. Reserve here.

Boxing Day Brunch at Plumeria Beach House on Sunday, December 26 from 10:30 am – 2 pm. Celebrate Boxing Day with an all-you-can-enjoy served brunch buffet. Enjoy a menu of fresh seafood, delicious main courses and indulgent dessert offerings. Live music. Adults $105* | Children (6 to 12) $50* plus tax and gratuity.

Hoku’s Boxing Day Teihoku on December 26 from 9 am – 1 pm. The menu features Japanese teishoku-style offerings with a special Hoku’s twist. Priced at $115 per person.

Stage Restaurant & Amuse Wine Bar

Stage Restaurant & Amuse Wine Bar a five course Christmas Eve Tasting Menu with optional wine pairing. Priced at $120 per person.

Arancino at The Kahala

Arancino at The Kahala is offering a Christmas Eve Set menu and Christmas Day Set Menu priced at $200 per person.

Big City Diner

Big City Diner is open from 9 am – 8/9 pm on Christmas Eve and Day depending on the location.

They are offering Christmas Family Meal Deals to Go on Christmas Eve and Day. Limited quantities available for takeout with at least a 72-hour notice online or call in.

Holiday Prime Rib Family Pack ($199, serves 4 -5 people) includes:

  • USDA Choice Hawaiian Rock Salt Prime Rib
  • Large Roasted-Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Oven-Roasted Vegetables
  • Large Caesar Salad with Local Roma Tomatoes
  • Snow Krabby Cakes Topped with Sweet Chili-Aioli
  • Assorted Fusion-Flavoured Macarons

Holiday Breakfast Family Pack ($84.99, serves 4 – 6 people)

  • Ani’s Awesome Cinnamon Bread French Toast
  • Homemade Breakfast Bread Pudding with Haupia Creme Sauce
  • Scrambled Eggs
  • Grilled Portuguese Sausage
  • Snow Krabby Cakes Topped with Sweet Chili-Aioli
  • Steamed White Rice

Zippy’s

Zippy’s is offering Christmas Holiday Packages. Preorder by December 15. Pick-up will be on December 24, 10am – 6pm, and December 25, 7am – 4pm ONLY.

Whole Turkey Package

  • 10-12 lb. Turkey. Cooked weight. Reheating Time 2 to 2-1/2 hours
  • 3 lb. Stuffing
  • 4 lb. Mashed Potatoes
  • 4 lb. Gravy
  • 1 lb. Cranberry/Pineapple Relish
  • 12 King’s Hawaiian Sweet Dinner Rolls

Half Turkey Package

  • 5-6 lb. Turkey. Cooked weight. Reheating Time 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours.
  • 1 1/2 lb. Stuffing
  • 2 lb. Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 lb. Gravy
  • 1/2 lb. Cranberry/Pineapple Relish
  • 6 King’s Hawaiian Sweet Dinner Rolls

Whole Turkey Only

  • 10-12 lb. Turkey. Cooked weight.

Christmas Luau Package

  • 2 lb. Kalua Pig
  • 8 piece Haupia
  • 8 piece Lau Lau
  • 2 lb. Lomi Salmon
  • 3 1/2 lb. Chicken Long Rice

La Vie

La Vie is offering a Christmas Eve and Day prix-fixe menu at $149 per person. Seatings from 5 pm – 8:30 pm.

Buca di Beppo

Buca di Beppo is offering Christmas Family Meals. Available for online orders December 23 – 25. All meals are “Buca Large” and serve up to 5 people.

Regular Family Meal

  • Choice of Salad: Mixed Green or Caesar Salad
  • Choice of Pasta: Baked Ziti, Baked Rigatoni, Penne alla Vodka, or Spicy Chicken Rigatoni

Deluxe Family Meal

  • Choice of Salad: Caesar Salad, Chopped Antipasto Salad or Apple Gorgonzola Salad
  • Choice of Pasta: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Baked Ziti, Baked Rigatoni, Penne alla Vodka, or Spicy Chicken Rigatoni
  • Choice of Entrée: Chicken Parmigiana or Chicken Limone

100 Sails

100 Sails is offering a Christmas Day Brunch from 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Priced at $95 per person.

They are also offering a Christmas Dinner on December 23, 24, and 25 from 5 PM – 9:30 PM.

Lychee – Alohilani Resort

Lychee – Alohilani Resort is offering a Christmas Day Brunch Buffet from 9 am – 2 pm. Adults: $95 ++
Children (6 – 12 yrs): $45++. Children 5 & under no charge

Quiora

Quiora is offering a family-style dinner inspired by the culinary traditions of Italy on December 25 from 5:30 pm – 9 pm.

TBD Hawaii

TBD Hawaii is offering a Christmas Eve and Day dine-in prix-fixe menu at $125 per person.

They are also offering a Christmas Menu to-go for pickup on December 24 and 25 from 4 pm – 5 pm.

Choice of Kuraboto Pork Rack, Black Cardmamom Sauce ($349, serves 4) or Herb Roasted Prime Rib Eye, Sauce Bordelaise ($399, serves 4).

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More Honolulu Restaurants Open on December 25 (Dinner) and Taking Reservations

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