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Christmas in Honolulu 2022: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch, Restaurants

Looking for ways to celebrate Christmas in Honolulu Hawaii this year? This post covers Christmas Honolulu 2022 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 2022: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch, Restaurants

Christmas Eve this year is Saturday, December 24, 2022. Christmas Day is Sunday, December 25, 2022.

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.

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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.

Christmas in Honolulu 2022: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch, Restaurants

Chef Chai

Chef Chai is offering a Christmas in Honolulu 2022 Eve special three course meal.

Select one item from each course: 4 appetizers, 8 entrees, and 5 desserts. There will be two seating times (4-5pm or 7:30-9pm). A 48 hour notice of cancellation is required to avoid a penalty charge. Priuce

Christmas in Honolulu 2022

They are also hosting Robert Cazimero Christmas Concert from Wednesday December 14 – Sunday December 18, 2022. Priced at $99 per person. Dinner at 5:30 show at 6:30 PM.

The Kahala Resort

Holiday enchantments delight this season at The Kahala Hotel & Resort. Join them for festive events and exquisite meals December 23 through New Year’s Day. Keep your pinkies up for Teddy Bear Tea and watch for Santa’s arrival on their secluded beach. Savor Christmas buffets, Boxing Day brunches and handcrafted menus by Executive Chef Jonathan Mizukami.

Teddy Bear Tea

Keiki’s and their families are invited to the annual Teddy Bear Tea. Bring a stuffed teddy to donate to local kids in need. Munch on delicious snacks, cookies and treats from our iconic Afternoon Tea, but with some added Teddy Bear flair. Adults $80 inclusive | Children (5 to 12) $56 inclusive.

Arancino

Arancino at The Kahala is offering a Christmas menu on December 24 and 25. Priced at $200 per person.

Plumeria Beach House

Plumeria Beach House has multiple Christmas offerings:

Christmas Eve Buffet: an all-you-can-enjoy buffet, featuring carving stations, chef specialties, hot pods and delicious dessert offerings. Reservations are available for December 24 from 5pm-8pm, $125 adult and $49 child (6-12 yrs) plus tax and gratuity.

Christmas Day Buffet: an all-you-can-enjoy buffet, featuring carving stations, chef specialties, hot pods and delicious dessert offerings. Reservations are available for December 25 from 5pm-8pm, $125 adult and $49 child (6-12 yrs) plus tax and gratuity. Live music by Kings Kalohelani from 10:30-2:30pm.

Boxing Day Brunch Buffet: Celebrate Boxing Day with an all-you-can-enjoy brunch buffet and live music by Brad Kawakami. Enjoy a menu of fresh seafood, breakfast specialties, salad selections and indulgent dessert offerings. Adults $115 | Children (6 to 12) $49.

Boxing Day Dinner Buffet: Make your dinner reservation for their served buffet. Enjoy fresh seafood, a carving station and a selection of impressive main courses all served oceanfront at Plumeria Beach House. Adults $115 | Children (6 to 12) $49.

Festive Dinner Buffet: an all-you-can-enjoy buffet, featuring carving stations, chef specialties, hot pods and delicious dessert offerings. Reservations are available for December 27 – 30 from 5pm-8:30pm, $110 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. No other menu will be available. Reservations cancelled within 72 hours of the Buffet date will incur $50 fee, per person. No-show reservations will incur full price fee of $125 per person.

Hoku’s

Hoku’s is offering a Christmas Day 6-course menu. Priced at $290 per person. Savor fresh lobster, Christmas goose and stunning desert selections.

They are also offering a Boxing Day Tei-Hoku menu on December 26 from 9 am – 2 pm. Priced at $120 per person. Featuring a selection of assorted sushi, sashimi, seafood and meat, rounded off with a chef trio selection of dessert.

Rock-A-Hula

Let Rock-A-Hula put you in the holiday spirit!  Choose the Original Luau Buffet & Show package or the VIP Luau Buffet & Show and enjoy a gourmet buffet with special Christmas dessert, super premium beverages, new Rock-A-Hula show with special Christmas music and an exciting Meet&Greet!

Original Luau Buffet & Show includes:

  • One E Komo Mai Tai
  • Luau Buffet Dinner, Carving Station with Whole Luau pig, Roast Beef, Lomilomi Salmon to Dessert Station, Kona Blend Coffee and Tea with Special Christmas Dessert
  • Preferred Seating for Waikiki’s Biggest Hawaiian Show
  • Post-Show Meet&Greet
  • 5:45PM – 9:00PM
  • Adult $125, Child $75

VIP Luau Buffet & Show

  • Fresh Orchid Lei
  • One E Komo Mai Tai
  • 2 Super Premium Beverages
  • Luau Buffet Dinner, Carving Station with Whole Luau pig, Roast Beef, Lomilomi Salmon to Dessert Station, Kona Blend Coffee and Tea with Special Christmas Dessert
  • VIP Seating for Waikiki’s Biggest Hawaiian Show
  • Post-Show Meet&Greet
  • 5:30PM – 9:00PM
  • Adult $166, Child $99

Margotto Hawaii

Margotto Hawaii is offering a Christmas Eve 11-course tasting menu featuring 3 celebratory foods with wine pairing starts with a glass of grand cru champagne, beluga caviar, foie gras, Italian winter white truffle and French winter black truffle, japanese eel. Priced at $400 per person.

They also offer a Christmas Eve 11-course tasting menu featuring 3 celebratory foods with wine pairing that starts with a glass of champagne, beluga caviar, foie gras, French winter black truffle, japanese eel. Priced at $300 per person.

They also offer a Christmas Eve 11-course tasting menu. Priced at $500 per person. A night to talk about, learn, and drink real fine wines with Hawaii’s first master sommelier Chuck Furuya and owner of Margotto, Robert Hori.

Christmas in Honolulu 2022

Quiora

Quiora is offering a Christmas dinner buffet on December 24 & 25 from 5 pm – 9 pm. Adults $119; Keiki 12 & Under $59.

They are also offering a Christmas brunch buffet on December 25 from 9 am – 1 pm. Adults $98; Keiki 12 & Under $49.

Featuring a menu inspired by the kitchens of G.LION HAWAII – Hy’s Steak House, La Vie, and Quiora. Highlights of our Dinner Buffet include our Chilled Raw Bar, Assortment of Poke, Hy’s Famous Alae Salt-Roasted Prime Rib, Guava Glazed Ham, and New Zealand Lamb Chop Carving Stations.

Christmas in Honolulu 2022
Christmas in Honolulu 2022

La Vie

La Vie is offering a holiday prix-fixe dinner from December 24 – December 30. Seatings 5 pm – 9 pm. $159 per guest, $99 beverage pairing, $79 keiki 12 and under.

Christmas in Honolulu 2022

53 By The Sea

53 By The Sea is offering brunch and dinner hour on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Dinner menu is $95 per person and available on December 24 and 25. Brunch menu is $75 per person and available on December 25.

Christmas in Honolulu 2022: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch, Restaurants

natuRe waikiki

 natuRe waikiki is offering a holiday tasting menu from December 22, 2022 – January 8, 2023. Priced at $150 per person.

Hau Tree Restaurant

Hau Tree Restaurant is offering a 5-course Christmas in Honolulu 2022 Eve and Christmas Day prix-fixe menu. Priced at $110 per person.

Christmas in Honolulu 2022: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch, Restaurants

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Ruth’s Chris Steak House is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. ‘Tis the season to celebrate at Ruth’s with sizzling steak, delectable desserts and warm hospitality. Treat yourself to your steak house favorites or indulge in the prix fixe Ruth’s Classics menu. Check your local restaurant to confirm hours and offerings.

Gathering at home? Elevate your holiday celebration with our seasonal takeout options, including signature sides and a festive family-sized feast. Available 12/5 – 12/23 from 4pm – 6pm daily. 48 hour advanced notice required for all orders.

For a limited time, receive a $40 Digital Bonus Card when you purchase $200 in gift cards available through 12/31/22 on digital or physical card purchases. All $200 must be purchased in a single transaction to qualify for the Digital Bonus Card. Digital Bonus Cards will be valid for redemption 1/1/2023 – 3/31/2023.

STRIPSTEAK Waikiki

STRIPSTEAK Waikiki is offering a Christmas Eve 3-course menu. Featuring your choice of starter, main & dessert. Mina classics such as Lobster Pot Pie & Triple Seared Japanese A5 Wagyu paired with inspired creations from Executive Chef Garrick Mendoza.

They also offer a Christmas Day 3-course menu. Featuring your choice of starter, main & dessert. Mina classics such as Lobster Pot Pie & Triple Seared Japanese A5 Wagyu paired with inspired creations from Executive Chef Garrick Mendoza.

Pesca Restaurant

Pesca Restaurant is offering a 4-course menu on December 24 & 25. Priced at $130 per person.

Merriman’s Honolulu

Merriman’s Honolulu is offering a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day prix-fixe menu. Priced at $115 adults, $42 keiki. 

Sushi King Kaka’ako

Sushi King Kaka’ako is offering various platters available for pickup on December 24 and 25.

Mugen

Mugen + Espacio The Jewel of Waikiki present a Christmas Eve Celebration. Experience culinary delight and romantic elegance with exclusive access to Espacio’s rooftop pool deck on Christmas Eve. Starting at 5:30pm, enjoy a pre-dinner Happy Hour ESPACIO Cocktail with Canapes in Waikiki’s best sunset venue. Dinner then commences in Mugen featuring Chef Jason Yamaguchi’s renowned 7 – course tasting menu + course wine pairings. Priced at $250 per person.

Pai Honolulu

Pai Honolulu is offering a seasonal 4 course prix fixe menu. $95 per person (kids options available upon request).

Pagoda Floating Restaurant

Pagoda Floating Restaurant is offering holiday feasts and meals to go.

  • Christmas Turkey Feast $250
  • Christmas Prime Rib Feast $295
  • Christmas Roast Prime Rib for Two $58
  • Christmas Roast Prime Rib for One $30
  • NY Turkey Feast $250
  • NY Prime Rib Feast $295
  • NY Roast Prime Rib for Two $58
  • NY Roast Prime Rib for One $30
  • 1/4 Roast Prime Rib $225

Big City Diner

Big City Diner is offering Christmas family meals to go for December 24 & 25. Limited quantities available for takeout with at least a 72-hour notice online or call in-in.

  • Holiday Prime Rib Family Pack for 4 – 5 people $199.99
  • Whole Turkey Family Pack for 8 – 12 people $199.99
  • Holiday Breakfast Family Pack for 4 – 4 people $84.99

Tiki’s Grill & Bar

Tiki’s Grill & Bar is open on December 24 and 25 from 4 pm – 10 pm. Enjoy Chef Ronnie’s Christmas in Honolulu 2022 “Surf & Surf & Turf.” Priced at $65 before tax+tip.

  • Roasted Filet Mignon Chateaubriand
  • Grilled Jumbo Garlic Shrimp
  • Maine Lobster Mac & Cheese, fontina, gruyere, pipette pasta
  • Cranberry Bacon Brussels Sprouts
  • Truffle Butter Kahuku Corn

Regular Lunch and Dinner Menus will be available all day. Keiki menu options for 12 and under also available. 

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