Still figuring out where to feast on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Looking for the perfect treat to bring to a holiday potluck? Check out these options:
53 By the Sea
Where: 53 Ahui St, Honolulu
What: The Christmas Eve and Christmas Day course costs $120 per person; reservations are highly recommended.
The set menu includes:
- Kāhala crudo with local citrus, Chioggia beets brioche and mint crema
- Saffron cavatelli with lobster, mussels, fennel and roasted tomato
- Choice of entrée: Crispy snapper (roasted sunchokes, chicory, preserved lemon salsa verde) or grilled lamb chops (ulu gratin, broccoli spigarello, roasted garlic sauce)
- Dessert: Orange baba (Champagne gelee, white chocolate ganache)
When: Dec. 24 and 25
Contact: Visit 53bythesea.com
BRUG Bakery
Where: Various locations
What: BRUG Bakery’s festive treats include:
- Christmas raspberry coco muffin: Chocolate muffins filled with raspberry jam, coated with melted chocolate and topped with pistachios and freeze-dried raspberries
- Shrimp and spinach holiday quiche: The bakery’s signature egg quiche mixture with shrimp in a puff pastry shell
- Sweet Papa Noel: This Santa-shaped melon pan is stuffed with a strawberry cream cheese filling
When: Now until Dec. 31
Contact: Visit brugbakery.com
Dipped by Dee
Where: ‘Aiea Town Square, 99-080 Kauhale St. Ste. B1, ʻAiea
What: Dipped by Dee recently released its holiday collection. Choose from seasonally decorated Oreos ($4.50), hot cocoa bombs ($6-$8), holiday assorted strawberry miniboxes ($18.50) and dipped apples. Designs and flavors range from peppermint ($11) and gingerbread ($11) to Grinch ($12), Olaf ($15) and Baymax ($17.50).
When: Available now until Dec. 25
Contact: Visit dippedbydee.com
DOMODOMO Hawaiʻi
Where: 91-050 Fort Weaver Road, ʻEwa Beach
What: The contemporary Japanese restaurant located in Ewa Beach will offer a holiday buffet ($95 per adult, $50 for children ages 5 to 10 years old). Buffet highlights include:
- Sushi station and raw bar: assorted sushi rolls, cocktail shrimp, steamed snow crab
- Cold station: Poke salad nachos, Romaine Caesar salad, assorted fresh fruit platter and more
- Hot food: Roast beef, garlic soy-glazed salmon, Korean chicken teriyaki, menchi katsu, Korean spicy pork, truffle French fries, chicken gyoza dumplings and more
- Desserts: Tiramisu, sweet potato cake and more
When: Dinner buffet (5-7:30 p.m.) Dec. 24 only; brunch buffets (10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-3:30 p.m.) Dec. 25 and 31
Contact: Visit domodomorestaurant.com/domodomohawaii
Duk Kee Chinese Restaurant
Where: 1146 12th Ave., Honolulu
What: Duk Kee Chinese Restaurant’s December special menu ($108) is available for dine-in and takeout. It includes wintermelon soup, crispy gau gee, snow peas and pumpkin (with black fungus), shrimp and asparagus, half roast duck, Mongolian beef, steamed fish with ginger and onion shoyu sauce, and steamed rice.
When: All of December
Contact: Call 808-734-1337
El Cielo
Where: 346 Lewers St. No. 1f, Honolulu
What: El Cielo’s Christmas prix fixe menu costs $85 per person; minimum two orders.
It includes:
- Pinchos: Gazpacho, octopus, smoked salmon with avocado crème, truffle croqueta
- Calamari stuffed with pisto
- Pan-fried Amadai with chorizo and peas
- Baby back rib paella: chestnuts, tomato, green beans and saffron aioli
- Chocolate raspberry mousse with mushroom meringue and matcha crumbs
When: Dec. 23 to 25; limited to 20 servings per day
Contact: Visit elcielo-hawaii.com
Fujiya Hawaii
Where: 930 Hauʻoli St., Honolulu
What: The dessert shop is offering a variety of boxes and platters for the holidays. Choose from six- ($25), 16- ($56), and 24-piece ($78) boxes. They include mochi flavors like chocolate candy cane, chocolate Oreo, snickerdoodle and blondie, along with sugar cookie and gingerbread manju.
The business’s 32-piece Christmas platter ($35) includes a festive assortment of red and green chi chi dango. Customers can also get 74-piece cupped chi chi dango ($78), which include 37 cups of red and green chi chi dango (two pieces per cup).
Walk-ins available while supplies last.
When: Pick-up available 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 23, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 24
Contact: Visit fujiyahawaii.com
Han No Daidokoro Kakaʻako
Where: Ward Village, 1108 Auahi St. No. 150, Honolulu
What: The Kakaʻako eatery’s Christmas special menu offers course menus for $120 and $150 per person. Both include aburi Miyazaki wagyu sushi, Han’s salt salad, seared washu beef (Japanese ceviche style), kimchi de Noel, and Miyazaki wagyu aburi sukiyaki bowl with TKG egg.
The $120 menu features three kinds of chef’s cuts (two Miyazaki wagyu and one washu beef), Miyazaki and washu tenderloin in red wine sauce, three kinds of chef’s cuts of washu beef, and a choice of the eatery’s housemade ice cream or sorbet.
The $150 menu features Miyazaki wagyu steak-cut rib-eye, served with wasabi; Miyazaki wagyu Chateaubriand in red wine sauce; three kinds of chef’s cuts (all Miyazaki wagyu); and a choice Malu Honolulu’s Christmas mousse cakes (yuzu white chocolate or mixed berry pistachio) for dessert.
A minimum of two orders (but customers can choose one at each price point) is required.
When: Dec. 24 and 25
Contact: Visit hannodaidokoro.com/
Heavenly Island Lifestyle Hawaii Kai
Where: 7192 Kalanianaʻole Hwy. Ste. D-105, Honolulu
What: Enjoy featured monthly specials like: Prime steak ($55; available during dinner only), Chivito steak sandwich ($24; available all day), and seafood causela ($28; available all day).
When: Throughout December
Contact: Call 808-517-3777
Heavenly Island Lifestyle Waikīkī
Where: 342 Seaside Ave., Honolulu
What: The eatery’s seasonal specials include:
- Ricotta cheese French toast with prosciutto and papaya ($24): Locally made sweet bread topped with ricotta cheese whipped cream, Manoa honey, ricotta cheese sauce, prosciutto, papaya and prosciutto chips
- Berry French toast on pink guava sweet bread ($23): Guava pink sweet bread is topped with Mānoa honey, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, strawberry cream sauce and pistachio with a side of vanilla whipped cream
- Gnocchi carbonara ($23.50): This creamy carbonara consists of thick bacon, organic mushrooms, parmesan cheese, truffle oil and a soft poached egg
When: For a limited time
Contact: Visit heavenly-waikiki.com
Jejubing Dessert Café
Where: Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Ste. 1201, Honolulu
What: The café’s holiday bingsu desserts ($10.95 regular, $13.95 large) are available for a limited time. Choose from:
- Peppermint mocha bingsu: Fluffy layers of shave ice, mocha powder, slivered almonds, chocolate syrup and white peppermint sprinkles
- Caramel injeolmi bingsu: Layers of fluffy shave ice, caramel coffee syrup, slivered almonds and a Reese’s chocolate on top
When: Through the rest of December and possibly until the end of January 2026; available while supplies last
Contact: Follow the biz on Instagram
La Hiki
Where: Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina, 92-1001 Olani St., Kapolei
What: The eatery’s Christas Eve dinner buffet ($135 per adult) includes a carving station (prime rib), cold pūpū (Asian somen salad, orzo salad, house-smoked fish and cheese and charcuterie), a seafood and poke bar (snow crab, oysters, sushi, sashimi and a poke bar), and hot offerings (farro risotto, roasted pork, lobster pot pie, whole fish, whole fish and roasted carrots). La Hiki will also offer a Christmas Day brunch buffet ($155 per adult) that will include a carving station (herb crusted lamb rack, prime rib and spiral ham), omelet and crepe station, seafood and poke bar, hot offerings (lobster Benedict, corn bread, Noe pasta and more), and assorted holiday desserts.
When: Dec. 24 and 25
Contact: Visit fourseasons.com/oahu/dining/
M.A.C. 24/7
Where: Hilton Waikīkī Beach Resort & Spa, 2500 Kūhiō Ave., Honolulu
What: The resort is offering a Christmas Day brunch buffet ($95 per adult, $39 for children under 13 years old) and Christmas Eve dinner buffet ($89 per adult, $44 for children under 13 years old). The Christmas Day brunch buffet includes an omlete station, waffle station, chilled seafood (cocktail shrimp, ogo poke, tako poke and ‘ahi sashimi), entrees (warmed crab legs, oven-roasted pork loin and sesame chicken), chef’s carving station (slow-roasted prime rib) and assorted holiday desserts.
The Christmas Eve dinner buffet includes many of the same offerings.
When: 5-9 p.m. Dec. 24; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 25
Contact: Call 808-921-5564
Mina’s Fish House
Where: Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina, 92-1001 Olani St., Kapolei
What: The eatery’s Christmas Day dinner costs $135 per adult. It includes:
- Choice of appetizer: Michael Mina tartare, broiled Spanish octopus, Waipoli Farms Island greens, Ora King salmon poke, Japanese hamachi crudo or King crab and gem lettuce Caesar
- Choice of entrée: Grilled pork chop guisantes (with garlic fried rice, roasted tomato, sweet pea and pepper ragout), sesame roasted half chicken (snap peas, rice cakes, Singaporean tamarind deglaze), 8-ounce filet mignon (guava steak sauce, crispy brussels sprouts), aromatic steamed mahi mahi (coconut coriander sauce, grilled shrimp and Greenlip mussels, herb salad), or phyllo-crusted market catch (brown butter emulsion, crispy fingerling potato, smoked trout roe)
- Choice of dessert: Grilled pineapple spiced rum cake with caramel sauce and vanilla cream, chocolate caramel crunch (macadamia nut bubu arare crunch, vanilla Chantilly and chocolate streusel), or warm cinnamon sugar malasadas (vanilla ice ceram, dulce de leche and Speculoos)
When: Dec. 25
Contact: Visit fourseasons.com/oahu/dining/menus/minas-christmas-day-dinner/
Noe
Where: Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina, 92-1001 Olani St., Kapolei
What: The resort’s Italian eatery is offering a variety of specials on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, including:
- ‘Ahi tataki ($32): tomato, snap pea, green beans, cucumbers, olives, panzanella, basil, arugula, and balsamic reduction
- Scallop tagliatelle ($46): broccoli rabe, bottarga
- Snake River Farm wagyu filet ($90): baked asparagus, maitake, pecorino cream, truffle, red wine reduction
- Crostada di ricotta eviscole ($18): ricotta and sour cherry tart, fresh berries and lemon cream
When: Dec. 24
Contact: Visit fourseasons.com/oahu/dining
Pier 38 Fish Market
Where: 1135 N. Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu
What: Pre-orders are now open for Christmas and New Year’s. Customers can choose from ‘ahi sashimi trays, sashimi trio trays, blue marlin fillets, ‘ahi poke cubes, and poke kits ($18.95). Prices vary depending on the amount of fish.
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 24, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 31
Contact: Visit pier38fishmarket.com/
Roy’s Waikīkī
Where: 226 Lewers St., Honolulu
What: Roy’s Waikīkī Christmas prix fixe menu starts with rainbow crudo (maguro and yuzu dashi soy, kanpachi and caviar aioli and Kahuku sea asparagus jalapeno chimichurri), Hawaiian Earth Farm herbed flank steak bruschetta (with Ho Farms confit tomato, soy balsamic and crispy shallots), and sesame kosho glazed pork belly (miso congee, sakura zuke shimeji relish).
Customers can choose their entrees, ranging from Roy’s macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi ($103) and Hawaiian style misoyaki butterfish ($114) to honey mustard slow-braised beef short ribs ($120), ginger crusted 16-ounce striploin ($130) and surf and turf ($158). The prix fixe concludes with “Santa’s Treat,” a white chocolate cheesecake and matcha mousse tart (with black sesame butterscotch and macerated Cara Cara strawberry).
The eatery’s a la carte menu will not be available on this day.
When: Available 4:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 25
Contact: Call 808-923-7697
SERA
Where: Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa, 1390 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu
What: SERA’s Christmas set menu costs $125 per person. It includes:
- Zaatar spiced pita: nori, orange-garlic infused Island Olive Oil
- ‘Ahi tartare: preserved lemon, olive, fennel pollen, Aleppo pepper
- Truffle risotto: farm vegetables, Small Kine Farms mushroom duxelles
- American wagyu: carrots, macadamia nut dukkah, yuzu kosho, brulee persimmon
- Maui Kuia chocolate cremeux: Orange blossom meringue, baklava crunch, pistachio, Thai basil
The eatery is also featuring two seasonal holiday cocktails — Christmas Cheer (pumpkin spice carajillo made with Licor 43, mezcal, pumpkin-spiced agave, espresso and cardamom) and Gruber’s Last Fall (apple-infused Michter’s, fall spice syrup and bitters)
When: 5-8:30 p.m. Dec. 24-25
Contact: Call 808-450-3036
Sushi You
Where: 1296 S Beretania St. Ste. 103, Honolulu
What: Sushi You offers platters of rolls ($100), nigiri and rolls ($120 or $160) and sashimi ($120). Each platter generally serves about four people (as a meal).
When: Available year-round; the business is open throughout Christmas and New Year’s (closed on Sundays)
Contact: Visit sushiyouhawaii.com/
Sweet Revenge Honolulu
Where: 979 Robello Lane, Honolulu
What: Sweet Revenge Honolulu will have a variety of desserts in 5- and 9-inch sizes.
Choose from:
- Chocolate Crack: Chocolate mousse in a butter crust topped with caramel chocolate peppermint brittle, finished with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate ganache
- Eggnog pie: rum cream mousse in a graham crust, finished with chocolate shavings and whipped cream
- Raspberry cranberry spritzer: cheesecake mousse in a butter curst topped with cranberry curd and champagne gelee; finished with whipped cream and fresh raspberries
The biz will also have its usual holiday pies of pumpkin, pumpkin crunch, vanilla bean custard, mac nut pie, apple and French apple.
Preorders are encouraged, but the shop will have some extra pies available for walk-ins.
When: Available Dec. 16 to 31
Contact: Visit sweetrevengehonolulu.com
Tango Contemporary Café
Where: 1288 Ala Moana Blvd. Ste. 120, Honolulu,
What: The eatery’s dinner menu ($60-$78, depending on your entrée) includes:
- Choice of appetizer: burrata toast (arugula, fresh fig, prosciutto and balsamic pearls) or hamachi crudo (sweet onions, jalapenos, fried shallots and truffle ponzu dressing)
- Choice of soup or salad: house salad (baby mixed greens, cherry tomato, balsamic vinaigrette) or salmon dill chowder
- Choice of entrée: scallops (potato puree, asparagus and tomato ogo butter), lamb (miso mustard crust, polenta cake, seasonal vegetables and yuzu kosho demi) or mushroom linguine (cremini, shimeiji, porcini, maitake, chives and fresh truffles)
- Choice of dessert: Yogurt panna cotta with triple berry compote or candy cane crème brulee with whipped cream and berries
When: Dec. 25
Contact: Visit tangocafehawaii.com
Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Where: Waikiki Beach Walk, 227 Lewers St., Honolulu
What: The Italian eatery is featuring a specialty dish ($120) called filet di manzo with foie gras and fresh truffle. It includes a 6-ounce beef tenderloin with sauteed foie gras and truffle mashed potatoes marsala sauce, topped with shaved fresh truffles.
When: Available now until Jan. 5, 2026
Contact: Visit taorminarestaurant.com
Tiki’s Grill & Bar
Where: The Twin Fin Hotel, 2570 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu
What: Customers are invited to indulge in Chef Ronnie’s Christmas Surf & Turf ($69), which includes lilikoi Dijon glazed applewood smoked ham with lobster mac and cheese, roasted ginger Kahumana baby carrots and pineapple bacon brussels sprouts. The eatery will also have its full dinner menu available.
When: Starting from 4 p.m. Dec. 24-25
Contact: Call 808-923-8454
Tim Ho Wan Waikīkī
Where: Royal Hawaiian Center, 2201 Kalākaua Ave. Ste. A-307, Honolulu
What: Customers can enjoy the dim sum spot’s Christmas har gow ($9.95) for all of December. The eatery is offering a variety of weekday specials for a limited time, including:
- 50% off from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Mondays: Enjoy discounts on signature steamed dim sum, including har gow, shrimp and chives dumpling, siu mai and vegetable dumplings
- Lucky Tuesdays (11 a.m.-9 p.m.): Spend $50 or more and get a chance to win a free dim sum coupon for your next visit
- Four plus one Wednesdays (11 a.m.-2 p.m., 6-9 p.m.): Get one free siu mai with every four dishes ordered
- Cozy Carb Thursdays (11 a.m.-2 p.m.): Get 50% off on carb dishes like fried rice, pan-fried noodles, steamed rice with pork and preserved mustard greens, and congee with pork and preserved egg
When: Weekday specials are available from Dec. 8 to 18
Contact: Call 808-888-6088
TORO
Where: 1130 N. Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu
What: TORO’s holiday omakase dinner menu costs $160 per guest for 16 courses.
When: Seatings at 5, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.; this special menu will be available from Dec. 23, 2025 to Jan. 3, 2026
Contact: Visit torohonolulu.com
Vein at Kakaʻako
Where: SALT At Our Kakaʻako, 685 Auahi St., Honolulu
What: The Kakaʻako eatery is offering two specials this month:
- CAB filet mignon ($42): Served with “Haretoke” demi glace, watermelon radish and citrus fennel mostarda
- Scallop risotto ($48): Featuring Hokkaido scallops with tsukudani and squid ink, hazelnut gremolata, green oil and bottarga, along with local pea tendril from Kupu Place Farm
When: Throughout December
Contact: Visit veinatkakaako.com
Whiskey Smoke
Where: 45-1118 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe
What: Whiskey Smoke’s takeout Christmas dinner menu is designed to feed seven to 10 people. Sets include:
- Choice of main dish: Smoked coffee tarragon bone-in pork rack roast with cranberry compote, smoked pineapple and candied pecan stuffed pork loin with pineapple marmalade
- Sides: Smoked potato au gratin, smoked sweet potato casserole, smoked Southern-style brisket creamed corn
- Choice of dessert: Pecan pie (two 8-inch pies), banana puddin’ (half pan), red velvet crema cheese swirl cake (8-by-8-inch sheet), ube mac nut crunch (8-by-8-inch sheet)
When: Pick-up from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 24; customers must order by 6 p.m. Dec. 20.
Contact: Call 808-861-7683
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
Where: Royal Hawaiian Center, 2301 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu
What: Wolfgang’s Steakhouse’s holiday menu ($125 per guest) is available at its Oʻahu and Maui locations. It features the most popular dishes from the eatery’s W Lanai in Waikīkī.
The holiday menu includes:
- Glass of Champagne (Waikiki: Moet & Chandon)
- Mixed greens salad
- 12-ounce New York sirloin steak
- Jumbo garlic shrimp
- New York cheesecake for dessert
When: The holiday menu is available from Dec. 24, 2025 to Jan. 3, 2026
Contact: Call 808-922-3600
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