Thanksgiving is coming up on Thursday, Nov. 27. Whether you’re dining out or looking for an at-home feast, check out the following options:
Diamond Head Market & Grill
Where: 3158 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu
What: Diamond Head Market & Grill’s Thanksgiving Day plate special ($36.95) includes in-house roasted turkey with fresh herb gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, wild mushroom-brioche stuffing, candied sweet potatoes, cranberry orange compote, local vegetables, a diner roll and pumpkin pecan crunch. No substitutions; pre-payment is required and limited quantities are available.
Pumpkin crunch ($44) is also available from the bakery in 9-inch round sizes; they’re available for pick-up until Nov. 29.
When: Pick-up from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 27
Contact: Visit diamondheadmarket.com/thanksgiving
Dixie Grill
Where: 99-016 Kamehameha Hwy., ‘Aiea
What: These ready-to-eat Thanksgiving meals are designed to feed eight to 12 people ($250 for set, $150 for turkey only). Meals include a smoked Cajun-seasoned turkey, cornbread stuffing with turkey gravy, and choice of coleslaw, mac salad or green salad with dressing. The restaurant is also offering whole pies for sale; choices include key lime pie ($40) or buttermilk or peach cobbler ($35). Deadline to order is Nov. 22.
When: Pick-up times are Nov. 26 (3 to 8 p.m.), Nov. 27 (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) or Nov. 28 (12 to 5 p.m.).
Contact: Visit dixiegrill.com
Fig & Ginger Honolulu
Where: McCully Shopping Center, 1960 Kapiʻolani Blvd. No. 103, Honolulu
What: Fig & Ginger Honolulu’s graze & gather board ($130) is designed to feed four to six people. It includes four cheeses, three meats, fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, dried fruits, nuts, edible maple leaves (made from rice paper), maple cream cookies and assorted crackers. Fig & Ginger Honolulu’s foliage of gratitude ($65) is designed to feed four to six people and includes two cheeses, two meats, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, edible maple leaves (made from rice paper), and assorted crackers.
When: Pre-orders are already accepted.
Contact: Visit fghonolulu.com
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
Where: 1571 Poʻipū Road, Koloa
What: The resort’s Ilima Terrace will feature a Thanksgiving buffet ($129 per adult, $64.50 per child). The buffet includes prime rib, turkey, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, stuffing, baked green bean casserole, baked yams with marshmallows, charcuterie, a sushi station, a dim sum station, desserts like pumpkin and pecan pies, mango crunch bars, pumpkin spice crème brulee and more. Reservations are required.
The resort is also offering a chef-prepared Thanksgiving takeout feast ($119). It’s designed to serve four people and includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, yams, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls and pumpkin pie.
When: 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Nov. 27
Contact: Visit https://www.hyatt.com/grand-hyatt/en-US/kauai-grand-hyatt-kauai-resort-and-spa/dining.
Istanbul Hawaiʻi
Where: Ward Village, 1108 Auahi St. Ste. 152, Honolulu
What: Istanbul Hawaiʻi’s Thanksgiving spread costs $120 per guest (with a $55 wine or arak pairing). The feast includes a choice of Kula lavender honey turkey breast with saffron rice, golden broth and spiced butter; winter pirzola featuring dry-aged lamb chop, Hamakua mushroom demi-glace and black garlic; and Mediterranean sea bass with saffron tarator and Kula lemon extra-virgin olive oil; and sides like date butter and pide, spiced whipped potatoes, orange blossom-glazed winter greens and carrots, charred bone gravy, and savory cherry and pomegranate pudding. The meal concludes with a seasonal dessert selection.
When: This menu is available for the winter season.
Contact: Visit istanbulhawaii.com
Kunia Chinese Restaurant
Where: Kunia Shopping Center, 94-673 Kupuohi St. No. B107, Waipahu
What: Kunia Chinese Restaurant is offering several turkey packages. Choose from:
- Roasted turkey only ($94.95): One whole (12-14 pound) roasted turkey and turkey gravy
- Turkey package A ($179.95): One whole roasted turkey, turkey gravy, gon lo mein (small pan), crispy gau gee (30 pieces)
- Turkey package B ($279.95): One whole roasted turkey, turkey gravy, gon lo mein (small pain), beef broccoli (small pan), crispy gau gee (30 pieces), Chinese chicken salad (small pan)
Turkey orders must be placed by Tuesday, Nov. 25.
When: Nov. 27
Contact: Call 808-678-2889
Liliha Bakery
Where: Various locations
What: Liliha Bakery is offering a variety of pies (pumpkin, apple, custard and pumpkin chiffon), pumpkin maple cupcakes, decorated Thanksgiving cupcakes, butter rolls, corn bread, Liliha jelly and Liliha Chantilly for Thanksgiving. All of these items will be available at Liliha Bakery’s Original, Nimitz, Pearl Highlands and Ala Moana locations (the Waikīkī location will have limited items).
When: Nov. 27
Contact: Visit lilihabakery.com
Merriman’s Honolulu
Where: Ward Village, 1108 Auahi St. No. 170, Honolulu
What: The Thanksgiving meal at Merriman’s Honolulu costs $135 per person ($45 for children ages 12 years and younger). It includes:
- Starter: Choice of Peter’s original Caesar (Hirabara Romaine, parmesan and green tomato crouton); shrimp and avocado salad (Hau ‘ula tomato, pickled jalapeno, ogo and lemon vinaigrette); hapa poke (‘ahi, ono, avocado, ginger sesame shoyu, inamona, sweet onion, jalapeno and sweet potato chips); Hirabara beet and fennel salad (mixed greens, goat cheese and orange vinaigrette); and tako escargot (Cognac, parsley, garlic butter and country bread)
- Entrée: Choice of slow-roasted organic turkey (garlic whipped potato, chorizo stuffing, Otani Farm green beans, turkey gravy, family-style buttered yams and cranberry-pineapple relish); roasted tenderloin (garlic whipped potatoes, Pukalani green beans, port reduction); Hamakua mushroom and kalo wellington (coconut creamed spinach, confit tomato); macadamia nut crusted mahi (sake mushroom butter sauce, garlic rice, Pukalani green beans, Ho Farm tomato); seafood juk (kampachi, shrimp, clams, butternut squash, bok choi, chili crisp)
- Dessert: Choice of traditional pumpkin pie, flourless chocolate cake or pineapple mac nut bread pudding
When: Nov. 27
Contact: Visit merrimanshawaii.com
Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Maui)
Where: 3750 Wailea Alanui Drive, Kīhei
What: Ruth’s Chris Steak House will offer a traditional three-course turkey feast ($55, dine-in only) consisting of oven-roasted turkey, sausage and herb stuffing, homemade turkey gravy, cranberry relish, a choice of side and dessert.
The restaurant is also offering Thanksgiving at Your Table, a take-home feast that’s designed to serve four guests ($210; preorders by Nov. 24 required). The feast includes a choice of starter (steak house salad or Caesar salad), entrée (oven-roasted turkey with sausage and herb stuffing, homemade turkey gravy and cranberry relish), choice of side (au gratin potatoes, creamed spinach, sweet potato casserole or brussels sprouts) and four pumpkin cheesecakes for dessert.
When: Starting at 11 a.m. Nov. 27 for dine-in; pick-up for the take-home meal is from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 26
Contact: Visit ruthschris.com/home/wailea/7360
SERA Restaurant & Bar
Where: Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa, 1390 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Honolulu
What: SERA will serve a family-style Thanksgiving menu ($75 per person). The holiday feast will include starters like a house salad, farm vegetables and pomegranate sherry vinaigrette; main dishes like herb-roasted turkey with giblet gravy and hibiscus cranberry chutney, Yukon gold smashed potato with romesco sauce, quinoa and wild rice with celery, apple and toasted macadamia nuts, roasted broccoli and long bean casserole; and desserts like pumpkin tartelette with chocolate and coconut haupia cream and baklava with pistachio and pink peppercorn.
When: 12 to 7 p.m. Nov. 27
Contact: Call 808-450-3036 or visit serahonolulu.com
The Pint & Cork (Maui)
Where: 3750
What: The Pint & Cork will offer Thanksgiving plates ($35 per person) comprising sage and rosemary roasted turkey, sausage and macadamia nut stuffing, turkey gravy, whipped gold potatoes, fresh cranberry-lychee sauce and a green bean and rainbow carrot medley. Customers can add a slice of pumpkin pie (additional $3).
When: All day Nov. 27
Contact: Visit thepintandcork.com
Vintage Books Hawaiʻi
Where: 3660 Waiʻalae Ave. Suite 101, Honolulu
What: Vintage Books Hawaiʻi’s Thanksgiving supper club ($80 per person) features a three-course menu. Feast on loco moco arancini (short rib arancini with herbed mushroom gravy and cured egg), Cornish game hen (mango chutney, kiri mochi, roasted parsnips and rutabaga) and pumpkin gateau basque (cake slice with caramelized apples and candied walnuts).
When: This Thanksgiving supper club menu is available until Nov. 30.
Contact: Visit vintagebookshawaii.com
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
Where: Royal Hawaiian Center, 2301 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu
What: Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, with locations in Waikīkī and on Maui, is serving a special Thanksgiving meal ($64.95 per person). It includes a choice of lobster bisque or Caesar salad; roast turkey with gravy, stuffing and mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and green beans; and pumpkin cheesecake for dessert.
When: All day on Nov. 27
Contact: Call 808-922-3600
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Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
