Cheers to 2026! Whether you prefer to go out or stay in on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, check out the following:
100 Sails Restaurant & Bar
Where: Prince Waikīkī, 100 Holomoana St. 3rd Floor, Honolulu
What: The New Year’s Eve brunch buffet ($111 per adult, $54.50 for children ages 6 to 10 years old) includes temaki sushi, waffle station with toppings, carving station with slow-roasted prime rib and rack of lamb, omelet station, hot dishes (Kalua Benedict, snow crab legs, misoyaki butterfish and more), ‘ahi poke, sashimi, and assorted dessert (Prince bread pudding, Laie vanilla custard pie, peppermint white chocolate brulee, Kahlua Yule log, ginger snap cookies and more). The dinner buffet ($117 per adult, $58.50 for children ages 6 to 10 years old) includes similar offerings.
When: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. brunch, 5-9:30 p.m. dinner Jan. 1, 2026
Contact: Visit princewaikiki.com/dine/100-sails/
53 By The Sea
Where: 53 Ahui St., Honolulu
What: This special New Year’s Eve course ($160 per person) includes:
- Smoked ‘ahi carpaccio with Hakurei turnip, pickled sweet onions and Katsuobushi shiso
- Chicken agnolotti with roasted asparagus, lemon and cured egg yolk
- Choice of entrée: Seafood stew (snapper, shrimp, clams, mussels, roasted tomatoes, white wine, capers) or stuffed sausage porchetta (green lentils, broccolini, fennel jam)
- Dessert: Chocolate eggnog crème brulee with biscotti and whipped cream
When: Dec. 31; reservations highly recommended
Contact: Visit 53bythesea.com
Arancino at The Kāhala
Where: 5000 Kāhala Ave., Honolulu
What: This limited-time holiday special course — created by Arancino at The Kāhala’s executive chef Daisuke Hamamoto — costs $250 per guest (additional $100 for wine pairing).
When: Available only Dec. 31, 2025 and Jan. 1, 2026
Contact: Call 808-380-4400
AZURE
Where: The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, 2259 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu
What: This five-course New Year’s Eve dinner (seating one: $275 per adult, $85 for children ages 12 years and under; seating two: $325 per adult, $85 for children ages 12 years and under) features ocean views and diners will have access to the resort’s Dreaming in Pink event.
The menu includes:
- First course: caviar (cured lemon crème, shallots, chives, truffle blini) or smoked tofu (bubu arare, cured lemon, shallots, chives and truffle blini)
- Second course: seafood consommé (foie gras essence, smoked ikura) or mushroom miso soup (chive oil, edamame)
- Intermezzo: Sparkling rose gelee
- Third course: Filet mignon (black winter truffle, pomme puree, King crab, Hollandaise); lobster wellington (white truffle, sauce cardinal, braised kale); or ratatouille (tomato sauce, bechamel, white truffles)
- Dessert: White chocolate panna cotta (elderberry gelee, hazelnut chocolate Cremieux, Grand Marnier berries
When: 6-8 p.m. (seating one); 8:15-10 p.m. (seating two)
Contact: Visit royal-hawaiian.com/festive-traditions/detail_4.php
Chart House Waikīkī
Where: 1765 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu
What: This three-course holiday menu costs $110 per person. It includes:
- Choice of starter: Arugula and berry salad (feta, fresh berries, candied pecans, mint vinaigrette); lobster and shrimp bisque (topped with lump crab meat and crème fraiche); seared Diver scallops (served with tomatillo sauce, avocado relish and tomato reduction); grilled tako (locally caught octopus, lemon beurre blanc and crispy capers); or salmon crudo (sashimi-grade salmon, daikon radish salad and Thai dressing)
- Choice of entrée: lobster Thermidor (stuffed lobster tail with Parmesan cheese, cream sauce and marinated vegetables), Chilean sea bass Oscar (Chilean sea bass and Alaskan kind crab, butter nage sauce, topped with crispy capers and Hollandaise), herb-crusted rack of lamb (roasted with mustard and herb crust, served with mint-infused olive oil and rosemary demi glaze), dry-aged rib-eye steak (in-house 30-day dry-aged steak, served with brandy cream sauce)
- Choice of dessert: Chocolate lava cake with berries, signature Chart House Waikiki mud pie, banana foster cheesecake
When: Until Jan. 1, 2026
Contact: Visit charthousewaikiki.com
Dell’s Kitchen & Bakery
Where: 1110 McCully St., Honolulu
What: Dell’s Kitchen & Bakery is offering a variety of osechi dishes. Choose from:
- Sashimi platter ($90): Salmlon, yellowtail, ‘ahi and nairagi sashimi
- Assorted simmered vegetables ($45): Lotus root, bamboo shoot, carrots, daikon radish, ara-imo, shiitake mushrooms, snap peas
- Assorted osechi dishes ($120): Red and white fish cake, Japanese sweet rolled omelet, chicken meatloaf with miso sansho pepper, simmered head-on Kauai shrimp, roasted Joshu wagyu beef, seasoned herring roe, roasted duck with pickled white melon, ‘ahi katsu, sweetened black soybeans, sweet pickled radish and carrot, sweet potato paste and chestnut, seasoned salmon roe, miso salmon, simmered abalone in shell
When: Pick-up 3-5 p.m. Dec. 31
Contact: Call 808-840-0496
Dixie Grill
Where: 99-016 Kamehameha Hwy., ‘Aiea
What: The eatery will serve black-eyed peas on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The dish is believed to bring prosperity, luck and abundance for the upcoming year ahead.
When: Dec. 31, 2025 and Jan. 1, 2026
Contact: Call 808-485-2722
Hau Tree
Where: 2863 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu
What: Hau Tree’s New Year’s Eve dinner costs $185 per person. This special course meal includes:
- First course: Hamachi cornets, Kusshi oysters and Mahammara
- Second course: Braised oxtail strozzapreti with focaccia
- Third course: choice of Jidori chicken roulade or lobster
- Fourth course: Guava mousse with grapefruit pearls and bubu arare; macadamia nut baklava
When: Seatings from 4 p.m. Dec. 31
Contact: Visit kaimana.com/dine/hau-tree/
Hiromi-Ya
Where: 758 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu
What: The Hiromi-Ya and Sato Seafood collab Osechi box costs $300. It includes a premium seafood and high-quality wagyu, including wagyu gyoza with fresh truffle, roasted wagyu with black garlic sauce, live lobster, boiled shrimp, fresh uni, wagyu braised beef, wagyu meatballs, miso butterfish, crab cream croquettes, wagyu pilaf with salmon and ikura, scallops in cream stew, special sea bream tartare, aburi chutoro with wasabi sauce.
When: Pick-up from 12 to 4 p.m. at Sato Seafood or Hiromi-Ya
Contact: Message the business on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiromiya808/
Hoku’s At The Kāhala
Where: The Kāhala Hotel & Resort, 5000 Kahala Ave., Honolulu
What: The eatery will offer a special four-course menu ($225 per person) during its early seating, and a seven-course menu ($425 per person) during its second seating.
Guests dining can enjoy complimentary access to the resort’s poolside champagne celebration.
When: 5-8:30 p.m. Dec. 31; four-course menu from 5-6 p.m., seven-course menu from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Contact: Visit hokuskahala.com/hokus-events/
House Without a Key
Where: Halekūlani, 2199 Kālia Road, Honolulu
What: The eatery’s 2025 New Year’s Count-Down Party Buffet costs $155 per adult ($75 for children ages 5 to 10 years). It includes:
- Variety of salads: mixed greens, crudite platter, roasted mushroom pasta salad, whole grain mustard bacon potato salad, charbroiled pipikaula flank steak, assorted Italian cold cuts
- Seafood display: Nairagi, ‘ahi sashimi, shrimp cocktail, chef’s poke
- Japanese cold selections: soba noodles with assorted garnishes, assorted maki sushi
- Carving stations: Roasted prime rib, Chinese-style crispy roast pork belly, whole steamed local snapper
- Hot selections: Fresh catch of the day, broiled chicken breast, vegetable garlic fried rice, smashed baked potatoes, assorted seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes, steamed white rice
- Selections from Halekūlani Bakery: Selection of domestic cheeses, grapes, local honey, baguettes, poi dinner rolls, assorted breads, Boursin dip
- Housemade desserts from Halekūlani Bakery: Halekūlani coconut cake, tiramisu cheesecake, strawberry mousse tart, green tea black sesame opera cake, mango orangae mousse cake and more
When: 5 p.m. Dec. 31, 2025 to 12:30 a.m. Jan. 1, 2025
Contact: Call 808-518-2019
Kaimukī Shokudo
Where: 1127 11th Ave., Honolulu
What: The Kaimukī eatery is offering holiday party pans. Choose from:
- Chicken karaage ($65), 45-55 pieces
- Shrimp fry ($60), 20 pieces
- French fries ($25), feeds 4-5 people
- Vegetable tempura ($35); four pieces each of eggplant, maitake, shishito, Okinawan sweet potato and kabocha
- Assorted sashimi ($85), 15 pieces of each (salmon, ‘ahi and hamachi)
- Sushi roll platter ($40), eight pieces each of aburi garlic salmon, spicy tuna and mermaid roll
- Okinawan sweet potato salad ($35), feeds four to five people
When: Dec. 30, 2025 to Jan. 1, 2026
Contact: Call 808-367-0966
Kulu Kulu Cake
Where: 438 Hobron Lane Ste. 102, Honolulu
What: The shop is offering a 2026 Osechi Cake box ($55) at its Eaton Square location. The box includes Kuri-kinton (Mont Blanc), shrimp (strawberry shortcake), Ko-haku kamaboko roll (roll cake with marshmallow), Kuromame (hojicha mousse), kagami-mochi (strawberry nama daifuku), tamago-yaki (baked cheesecake).
Pre-orders in-store and online are accepted with pre-payment. Limited quantities (45 boxes) available.
When: Pick-up at the Eaton Square location from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 30 and 31; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 1, 2026
Contact: Visit kulukulucake.com
Kunia Chinese Restaurant
Where: 94-673 Kupuohi St. Ste. B107, Waipahu
What: The eatery is offering is Chinese-style barbecue ribs for a limited time only. Choose from one ($36.95), two ($63.95) or three ($89.95) full racks of ribs.
When: Dec. 31, 2025-Jan. 1, 2026
Contact: Call 808-678-2889
Lahaina Noon (Maui)
Where: 2780 Kekaa Drive, Kaanapali
What: This New Year’s Eve feast ($75 per adult, $35 for kids ages 5 to 12 years old) includes a pūpū station (bacon-wrapped dates, crab-stuffed mushrooms, antipasto skewers, pork belly sliders), a buffet (orzo pasta salad, Yukon gold scallop potatoes, kimchi fried rice, Hamakua mushroom arancini), entrees (red wine braised short rib, seafood cioppino, rack of lamb lollipops and more) and sweets (toasted s’mores truffles, candy dipped fortune cookies, Champagne cupcakes and more).
When: 4 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31
Contact: Call 808-270-9744
La Hiki
Where: Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina, 92-1001 Olani St., Kapolei
What: This New Year’s Eve dinner buffet includes a carving station (prime rib); cold pupu (Asian somen salad, beets and orange salad, house smoked fish, festive salad, orzo salad and cheese and charcuterie); seafood and poke bar (snow crab, shrimp, oysters, sushi and sashimi); and hot offerings (farro risotto, chestnut chicken roulade, whole fish, lobster pot pie, butternut squash bisque and more).
When: Dec. 31
Contact: Visit fourseasons.com/oahu/dining/restaurants/la_hiki/
La Mer
Where: Halekūlani, 2199 Kālia Road, Honolulu
What: The eatery’s New Year’s Eve gala menu ($575) includes:
- Crab-stuffed eggshell, red pepper Bavarois, lobster jelly and Malossol caviar
- Duck foie gras Ballotine, citrus-passion fruit chutney, Japanese black garlic
- Abalone, sea urchin tongue, carrot ginger consommé
- Steamed turbot, vegetable batonnet, lobster lemongrass
- Green apple sorbet, Calvados
- A5 wagyu, Mousselines trilogy
- Chocolate hazelnut St. Honore, chocolate mousse, hazelnut praline, raspberry-lemon coulis
When: Dec. 31
Contact: Call 808-518-2019
M.A.C. 24/7
Where: Hilton Waikīkī Beach Resort & Spa, 2500 Kūhiō Ave., Honolulu
What: This New Year’s dinner buffet costs $89 per adult and $39 for children under age 13. The seafood and prime rib buffet includes starters (mixed seafood chowder, bread rolls and butter, Island mixed greens and more); chilled seafood (ogo poke, ‘ahi sashimi, cocktail shrimp and more); entrees (warmed crab legs, oven-roasted pork loin, sesame chicken); a chef’s carving station (slow-roasted prime rib); and assorted holiday desserts.
When: 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 31
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 New Year’s Eve dinner costs $145 per adult. It includes:
- Choice of appetizer: Michael Mina tuna tartare, blistered shishito and sweet mini peppers, King Crab and gem lettuce Caesar, surf and turf poke or togarashi spiced ‘ahi tataki
- Choice of entrée: Crab-stuffed branzino (garlic fried rice, sauteed baby bok choy, paniolo butter sauce), roasted half chicken (truffle farro risotto, confit tomato, sauteed mushrooms and arugula pesto), herbes de provence crusted prime (14-ounce prime rib, wasabi potato puree, creamed spinach and truffle jus), 8-ounce filet mignon (guava steak sauce, crispy brussels sprouts) and chili miso glazed black cod (Oshitashi salad, pickled ginger puree, garlic wasabi cream)
- Choice of dessert: Raspberry lychee panna cotta (Champagne gelee, crispy meringue and fresh berries), bruleed ube cheesecake (roasted blueberries, yuzu curd and black sesame crumble) or pina colada shave ice (pineapple salsa, mochi and mango popping boba)
When: Dec. 31
Contact: Visit fourseasons.com/oahu/dining/menus/minas-new-years-eve-dinner/
Noe
Where: Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina, 92-1001 Olani St., Kapolei
What: Noe is offering a variety of New Year’s Eve specials. They include:
- Osetra caviar ($185): Beef tenderloin tartare, crème fraiche, tomato consommé, lemon oil
- Lobster salad ($55): Cauliflower, almond, black truffle
- Potato gnocchi ($100): Parmesan cream, mushroom, white truffles
- A5 wagyu ($190): Baked asparagus, maitake mushroom, Pecorino cream, truffle and red wine reduction
- Amaretti lemon cheesecake ($18): Honey vanilla cream, streusel, fresh berries
When: Dec. 31
Contact: Visit fourseasons.com/oahu/dining/menus/noe-new-years-eve/
Orchids
Where: Halekūlani, 2199 Kālia Road, Honolulu
What: Orchids’ five-course prix fixe gala costs $255 per adult ($125 for children ages 5 to 10 years). It includes:
- Truffle foie gras
- Red shrimp crudo with citrus, yogurt lime and caviar
- Candy asparagus ravioli with porcini truffle cream
- Fresh Kona lobster confit, fennel puree, dill, chive oil and zucchini blossom
- Beef tenderloin with hearts of Palm, rosemary potato and Barbaresco sauce
- White chocolate Bergamot mousse, sabayon, Champagne sorbet
The eatery’s New Year’s Day brunch buffet costs $132 per adult ($70 for children ages 5 to 10 years old). Buffet highlights include a seafood bar (shucked oysters, deep-water snow crab legs, lobster tail, fresh sashimi, original Hawaiian poke); nigiri and temaki; ramen; omelet station; chef’s carvings (Waimānalo raised suckling pig, Pa‘akai herb crusted prime rib, sage butter roasted turkey with giblet gravy, mixed mushroom stuffing, roasted brisket, lobster tail seafood medley); brunch classics (classic eggs Benedict, Belgian waffles and more); bakery delights (assorted croissants, Halekūlani popovers); dessert table by Halekūlani Bakery (chocolate lilikoi bar, classic Halekūlani coconut cake, butter mochi, strawberry mousse tart, bread pudding and more); and an ice cream station with assorted toppings.
When: 5:30-10 p.m. Dec. 31; holiday brunch buffet 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 1, 2026
Contact: Call 808-518-2019
Pagoda Hawaiʻi
Where: 1525 Rycroft St., Honolulu
What: Pagoda Hawaiʻi is offering a variety of festive feasts to-go. Its New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day feasts ($395) are designed to feed four to eight people and includes one-fourth roast prime rib, au jus, horseradish, roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetable medley, sweet bread rolls and tres leches bread pudding.
When: Dec. 31, 2025 and Jan. 1, 2026
Contact: Visit pagodahawaii.com/
Pai Honolulu
Where: 55 Merchant St. Ste. 110, Honolulu
What: The New Year’s Eve dinner costs $150 per person. It includes:
- Kona lobster with cauliflower and celery root puree and pomegranate glaze
- Shiitake and truffle chow fun
- Braised beef short rib with roasted carrots, potato puree and XO jus
- Pumpkin panna cotta
When: 5:30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 31
Contact: Visit paihonolulu.com
Plumeria Beach House
Where: The Kāhala Hotel & Resort, 5000 Kāhala Ave., Honolulu
What: This special New Year’s Eve dinner buffet costs $175 per person. Buffet highlights include truffle deviled eggs, a variety of salads, fresh ‘ahi poke, charcuterie board, salmon and ‘ahi sashimi, assorted nigiri sushi, garlic and rosemary rubbed prime rib of beef with au jus, Mountain View Farms whole suckling pig and bao buns, lobster ravioli and lobster cream sauce, rack of lamb and foie gras red wine jus, Champagne truffle pops, black forest cake, coconut haupia cake and more.
Customers at the resort for the New Year’s Eve dinner buffet will also enjoy complimentary access to the resort’s poolside champagne celebration.
The restaurant will also offer a New Year’s Day buffet for $125 per adult ($55 for children ages 6 to 12 years). It includes many of the same offerings.
When: 5-9 p.m. Dec. 31; live music from 6-9 p.m.; New Year’s Day dinner buffet from 5-8:30 p.m.
Contact: Visit kahalaresort.com/dining/plumeria-beach-house/
Rinka
Where: Ward Village, 1001 Queen St. No. 105, Honolulu
What: Rinka’s Osechi ($700) is designed to serve three to five people. The two-tiered osechi includes Ise-ebi, or Japanese spiny lobster.
When: Pick-up 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dec. 31
Contact: Call 808-773-8235
Roy’s Hawaiʻi Kai
Where: 6600 Kalanianaʻole Hwy. Ste. 110, Honolulu
What: The eatery’s New Year’s Eve menu features a four-course meal. It includes:
- First course: Blue crab arancini (smoked cheddar, yuzu remoulade, roasted garlic pesto)
- Second course: Okinawan sweet potato gnocchi (brown butter herb pesto, chorizo Bolognese)
- Choice of entrée: Choose from blackened big-eye Island ‘ahi ($108), Macadamia Nut Hawaiian fish ($103), hibachi grilled Atlantic salmon ($103), misoyaki butterfish ($103), honey mustard beef short ribs ($102), 14-ounce smoked grilled rib-eye ($117), maple leaf duck two ways ($108) and more
- Dessert: Strawberry shortcake with berry coulis and graham cracker streusel
When: Dec. 31
Contact: Call 808-396-7697
SERA
Where: Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa, 1390 Kapiʻolani Blvd., Honolulu
What: This New Year’s Eve dinner celebration costs $125 per person. This multi-course menu includes:
- Celeryroot and caviar tartelletes
- Uni and lardo with brioche and Sriracha aioli
- Farm vegetable and mushroom “spanakopita”
- Farm greens with hibiscus pomegranate vinaigrette
- Catch of the day: chorizo, mushroom fricassee, preserved lemon and sherry beurre blanc
- Lobster: macadamia nut dukkah, kabocha, curry roasted beet, konbu, candied cacao nibs
- American wagyu with salsa verde and Hawaiian chili
- Grilled eggplant: sumac, feta, walnut, basil and mint
- Champagne gelee with strawberry hibiscus minute jam and crème fraiche
- Apple tartelette with rose and meringue
- Baklava with pistachio, cardamom and pink peppercorns
When: 5-8:30 p.m. Dec. 31
Contact: Call 808-450-3036
Stripsteak Waikīkī
Where: International Market Place, 2330 Kalākaua Ave. Ste. 330, Honolulu
What: The eatery’s New Year’s Eve menu ($179 per person) features luxe dishes. It includes:
- Choice of appetizer: ‘Ahi crudo (with truffle ponzu, cucumber and caviar), “Instant” bacon (Kurobuta pork belly, tempura oyster, soy glaze), butternut squash bisque (smoked pecans, rosemary streusel and brown butter honey), truffle Caesar (onion cream, garlic streusel, Parmesan, anchovy tempura), jumbo lump crab cake (pink peppercorn aioli, Old Bay crunch), or chop chop wedge (bacon, tomato, egg, red onion and blue cheese buttermilk ranch)
- Choice of entrée: 8-ounce center-cut filet mignon, 14-ounce prime New York strip, Macadmia nut crusted mahi mahi, Hokkaido scallops or Ora King salmon
- Sides for the table: Whipped potato, black truffle mac and cheese, green beans
- Dessert: Basque-style cheesecake with caramelized apples and cinnamon pastry cream
When: 4-10 p.m. Dec. 31
Contact: Call 808-896-2545
Tiki’s Grill & Bar
Where: 2570 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu
What: This four-course prix fixe dinner costs $169 per person. It includes:
- Crudo trio: Hawaiian ‘ahi tuna (bonito, Kahuku sea asparagus), Japanese hamachi (yuzu and shiso), New Zealand Ora king salmon (wasabi ponzu gelee)
- Lobster arancini with saffron vanilla bean sauce and gastrique
- Choice of entrée: Macadamia nut crusted island fish, seared jumbo shrimp puttanesca, coconut chicken, guava glazed baby back ribs, plum glazed pork chop, Molokai venison bolognese, grilled rack of lamb, or slow roasted prime rib
- Dessert duet: Passion Mandarin orange crème brulee and chocolate-dipped strawberry
When: Starting from 4 p.m. Dec. 31
Contact: Call 808-923-8454
ZIGU
Where: 413 Seaside Ave. No. 1f, Honolulu
What: These Osechi boxes ($300) feature a selection of both traditional and modern dishes. The boxes include:
- Black soybeans simmered with Dassai sake
- Herring roe with Islander Sake Lees cream cheese
- Red and white fish cake
- Japanese sweet rolled omelet (datemaki)
- Chestnut and Okinawan sweet potato kinton: golden sweet potato puree mixed with chestnuts
- Lobster grilled with uni butter
- Wagyu roast beef, served medium rare
- Abalone sauteed in liver sauce
- Teriyaki local kampachi
- Aburi otoro tuna roll
- Crispy tilefish “Matsukasa-age,” which is fried to perfection
- Truffle and Hawaii mushroom tsukudani
- ZIGU monaka: thin, crisp wafers filled with sweet bean paste and original coconut haupia mochi
Pre-orders are accepted via email.
When: Pick-up during the afternoon of Dec. 31; more details provided upon reservation confirmation.
Contact: Email zigu_hi@zetton-inc.com
Zippy’s Restaurants
Where: Various locations
What: Zippy’s is offering specialty dishes like chicken nishime, ozoni soup, and namasu. Items and prices vary by location (online prices differ from store/phone prices).
When: Pick-up 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 31, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 1, 2026
Contact: Visit zippys.com
For the latest news of Hawai‘i, sign up here for our free Daily Edition newsletter.
Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
