Whether you prefer going out for brunch or getting takeout — or simply ordering a variety of desserts — here are some tasty options for Easter, which is coming April 20.
Artizen by MW
Where: 888 Kapiʻolani Blvd. Ste. 102, Honolulu
What: Artizen by MW is offering a new spring dessert menu that has a variety of Easter-themed treats. Choose from Jason’s Easter basket “cream puff” ($9), Easter shortbread cookies ($8), rainbow crepe cake ($9), bamboocha “mud pie” egg ($22), cherry blossom souffle cheesecake with shiso strawberries ($8) and more.
When: Available April 1 to 29
Contact: Preorder online at artizenbymw.com
Choco Le‘a
Where: Mānoa Square, 2909 Lowrey Ave., Honolulu
What: Choose from themed treats like royal milk tea bunny ($3.99); Easter basket ($15.99) filled with biscoff crunchy delight, dark chocolate covered Oreo with pastel sprinkles, Jelly Bean Easter egg truffles, and a royal milk tea bunny; and seasonal truffles ($2.99 each) in flavors like peach Jelly Bean egg nest, strawberry cheesecake Jelly Bean egg nest, banana Jelly Bean egg nest, and azuki and kinako.
When: Easter specials are already available
Contact: 808-371-2234 or chocolea.com
Hy’s Steak House
Where: 2440 Kūhiō Ave., Honolulu
What: This Easter brunch buffet ($150 per adult, $75 for children ages 6-12, children ages 5 and under have free admission) includes assorted charcuterie cheeses, Hy’s signature Caesar salad, spicy ‘ahi poke and shoyu ‘ahi poke, smoked salmon, lobster bisque, oysters on the half shell, smoked salmon eggs Benedict, Hy’s slow-roasted prime rib, leg of lamb and chutney, steamed snow crab and more. For dessert, indulge in banana fosters flambe, chocolate lovers flambe and patisserie offerings like lemon crunch cake, chocolate haupia trifle and guava lilikoʻi madeline.
When: April 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (last seating at 1 p.m.)
Contact: 808-922-5555 or hyswaikiki.com
Kapa Hale
Where: 4614 Kīlauea Ave. Ste. 102, Honolulu
What: Kapa Hale’s Easter Sunday brunch ($75 per adult, $25 per keiki ages 4-12 years) includes options like assorted baked goods (lemon poppyseed loaf, carrot cake muffin, brown butter chocolate chip cookies and more), salads (charcuterie and cheese platter, yuzu potato salad, deviled egg, spring pesto pasta salad), sweet treats (banana cream pie, lilikoi bar, cinnamon bread pudding and more), choice of main (misoyaki salmon, shiitake risotto, smoked salmon benny, Keaka’s fried chicken and waffle, Hawaiian quiche and more).
When: April 20
Contact: 808-888-2060 or visit kapahale.com/reservations
La Palme D’Or Patisserie
Where: Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu
What: Enjoy a variety of themed Easter treats, including an Easter strawberry shortcake ($58 for 6-inch cake, $65 for 8-inch cake), chick-decorated cheesecake ($58), Easter dark chocolate egg ($16), decorated cake pops ($5.50), chocolate-covered strawberries ($5.50), two-piece snowballs set ($6) and five-piece snowball Easter cups ($7).
When: Available April 16 to 20
Contact: 808-941-6161 or visit lapalmedorhawaii.com
Olive Branch Hawaiʻi
Where: Pop-up at Watanabe Floral or order online
What: Online business Olive Branch Hawaii is offering “Totoro” boxes ($15) that include two chocolate-dipped pretzels, Oreos and Rice Krispies, along with assorted Easter candies.
When: Pop-up is April 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Easter treats available now through April 21
Contact: Visit olivebranchhawaii.com
Pearl at Kalauo
Where: 98-535 Kaonohi St., ‘Aiea
What: The Easter brunch buffet ($75 per adult, $45 for keiki ages 4-12 years, children ages three and under have free admission) includes a carving station with carved prime roast rib of beef with au jus and creamy horseradish, baked ham with pineapple raisin sauce, steamed snow crab legs, lechon kawali, poached salmon, and shoyu ginger ‘ahi poke. The dessert selection includes an ice cream sundae station, lilikoʻi and guava chiffon pie, orange dreamsicle cake, strawberry cheesecake and more.
When: April 20 (four seating times: 9:30, 10, 10:30 and 11 a.m.)
Contact: 808-487-2460
Quiora
Where: Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikīkī Beach, 383 Kalaimoku St., Honolulu
What: Quiora’s Easter brunch buffet ($125 per adult, $63 for children ages 6-12 years) is from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Quiora’s Easter dinner buffet ($140 per adult, $70 for children ages 6-12) is from 5-9 p.m. Highlights include a smoked fish board, chilled raw bar selections (King crab tails, Pacific oysters, ‘ahi and limu poke and more), braised American wagyu short ribs, honey miso glazed local catch with yuzu cream, mustard-crusted prime rib, pineapple tocino glazed country ham, apple banana croissant bread pudding with crème anglaise, cheesecake brownies, calamansi meringue tarts and more.
When: April 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.
Contact: 808-729-9757 or quiorawaikiki.com/easter
Tanioka’s Seafoods & Catering
Where: 99-903 Farrington Hwy., Waipahu
What: This Easter Sunday meal pack ($259.95) is designed to feed four to six people. It includes boneless braised shortribs or bacon-wrapped meatloaf; fried, mochiko or garlic chicken; garlic mashed potatoes or white rice; summer squash and zucchini medley or green beans with bacon; pesto pasta salad or potato mac salad; spicy ‘ahi on sushi rice; and apple crumble squraes for dessert.
When: April 20 (curbside pickup)
Contact: 808-671-3779
Umi by Vikram Garg
Where: Halepuna Waikīkī, 2233 Helumoa Road, Honolulu
What: This four-course Easter brunch ($85 per person) includes a seafood bento (deviled egg with cured ikura, oyster with chili lemon aioli, shrimp with Thousand Island dressing, salmon beet gravlax and pickled onion, and ‘ahi poke “UMI style”); salad and bread (grilled Romaine, Caesar dressing and bacon crisps with fig and walnut bread); choice of main course (beef bourguignon, loco moco made with beef and pork patty, fish and chip sandwich with crispy vodka-battered fish, and ros omelet with Goan-style shrimp curry), and choice of dessert (masala chai panna cotta, namelaka and kalua gelee, mango blancmange or rice and dulce de leche pudding).
When: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 20 (first seating between 10 and 10:30 a.m., second seating between 12 and 12:30 p.m.)
Contact: 808-724-4244 or visit umibyvikramgarg.com
Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
