Easter Sunday — April 5 — is coming up next weekend. If you’re still scoping out dining options, check out the following:
A Cake Life
Where: 2320 S. King St., Honolulu
What: Seasonal treats include Easter cookie kits ($16), Easter color-your-own cookie kits ($20) and Easter printed sugar cookies ($5.50).
When: Available for online ordering
Contact: Visit shop.acakelife.com
Bali Oceanfront
Where: Hilton Hawaiian Village, 2005 Kālia Road, Honolulu
What: Bali Oceanfront’s Easter brunch buffet costs $99 per adult ($49 for children ages 5 to 12 years). The brunch buffet will include:
- Carving station: Slow-roasted Australian lamb leg with rosemary and Dijon jus; glazed ham with pineapple bourbon sauce
- Fresh and chilled selections: Smoked salmon with bagels; seafood somen noodle salad; Greek yogurt parfait with local honey, fresh fruits and granola; domestic and imported cheese display; poke with Kahuku ogo and Maui onion; chilled peel-and-eat shrimp with yuzu cocktail sauce and more
- Omelet station with fresh toppings
- Brunch favorites: Eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon and Hollandaise; applewood smoked bacon and Portuguese sausage; steamed Island catch with yuzu dashi soy; slow smoked beef brisket with guava barbecue sauce; grilled Mediterranean chicken breast with capers and oregano jus
- Desserts: Guava panna cotta and salted caramel peanut tart; chocolate puff pastry and brownies with whipped cream; pistachio financier with raspberry; assorted Danishes, croissants and muffins
When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 5
Contact: Visit hiltonhawaiianvillage.com/dine/bali-oceanfront/
Basalt Waikīkī
Where: 2255 Kūhiō Ave., Honolulu
What: The Waikīkī eatery is offering a variety of specials during both brunch and dinner.
Brunch specials include:
- Asparagus dashi frittata served with shaved brussels sprouts and carrot salad ($21)
- Ale braised lamb pie ($25): Puff pastry, sweet pea mash and pickled cherries
Dinner specials include:
- Empanadas ($20): Spinach and ricotta with humita (cheese, bacon and corn) chimichurri sauce
- Mafaldine with lamb ragu ($34)
- Grilled Scottish salmon ($38): Ho Farms tomatoes, sliced red onions, chili lime and fish sauce dressing, served with lemongrass coconut jasmine rice
- Coconut cake with lilikoʻi curd and berries ($12)
When: April 5; brunch served from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; dinner served from 5 to 9 p.m.
Contact: Call 808-923-5689
Big City Diner
Where: Various locations
What: Easter weekend specials include:
- Snow Krabby cakes eggs Benedict ($19.99): Two crispy snow Krabby cakes topped with Hollandaise, poached local eggs, and sweet chili drizzle on an English muffin; served with assorted fresh fruit and choice of Paniolo potatoes or steamed white or brown rice
- Honey-glazed pineapple ham ($19.99): Served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables
- Surf n turf ($29.99): This combo features honey-glazed pineapple ham and Krabby cakes; it comes with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables
Family meal deals include:
- Honey-glazed pineapple ham family pack ($159.99): Serves four to five people; includes oven-baked honey-glazed pineapple bone-in ham, large roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed vegetables, large Caesar salad with local tomatoes, snow Krabby cakes topped with sweet chili aioli, homemade mac nut bread pudding with haupia sauce
- Easter breakfast family pack ($99.99): Serves four to five people; includes Ani’s awesome cinnamon bread French toast, homemade mac nut bread pudding, scrambled eggs, snow Krabby cakes topped with sweet chili aioli and steamed white rice
When: April 3 to 5
Contact: bigcitydinerhawaii.com
Big Island Candies
Where: Various locations
What: Easter treats include:
- Chocolate bunny tote ($16.50): Includes two brownies and five shortbreads
- Gray bunny tote ($16.50): Includes two brownies and five shortbreads
- Funny Bunnies box ($21): This box includes two brownies, two mints, and 14 shortbreads
When: Easter treats available for online ordering
Contact: Visit bigislandcandies.com/gifts.html
Bird of Paradise
Where: 91-1200 Fort Weaver Road, ‘Ewa Beach
What: This brunch buffet costs $98 per adult ($49 per child ages 6 to 12 years old). Highlights include:
- Carving station: Slow herb roasted prime rib with au jus and creamy horseradish, smoked lamb leg with mint jelly
- Cold bar: Oriental chicken salad, ‘ahi poke, sashimi, futomaki, fried spicy tofu salad, peel and eat shrimp cocktail and more
- Hot station: Taro pancakes, eggs Benedict with calamansi Hollandaise, seared salmon, roasted chicken, steamed snow crab legs, pancit bihon, scalloped potatoes, bacon and pork link sausage
- Omelet station with a variety of toppings
- Dessert station: Assorted breakfast pastries, Prince bread pudding featuring Punalu’u sweet bread and Lāʻie vanilla crème anglaise, chocolate macadamia nut pie, coconut macaroon cookies, carrot cake with yuzu frosting and chocolate mousse cake
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 5
Contact: Call 808-952-4784
Choco Le‘a
Where: 2909 Lowrey Ave., Honolulu
What: The chocolate shop’s seasonal specials include Choco le‘a chocolate eggs ($24.99) and the spring Dubai bar ($18.49). The business also has four new truffle flavors: carrot cake, lavender, raspberry cream cheese and lemon. This half dozen egg carton includes surprises within each egg. Each carton includes a chocolate bunny stuffed with pretzels and caramel, solid chocolate tokens, chocolate covered mini Oreos, chocolate covered marshmallow, chocolate covered Gummy Bear hugs, and chocolate Easter egg filled with a Lava Flow Crunch a le‘a.
The spring Dubai bar features a dark chocolate bar filled with pistachio and freshly toasted crispy kadayif.
When: Easter specials are available for pre-order for pick-up from March 27 to April 4
Contact: Visit chocolea.com/shop
Crumbl
Where: Various locations
What: Crumbl’s Easter Bundl is available in multiple sizes: large six-pack, large 12-pack, mini six-pack and mini 12-pack. All come with a pre-selected assortment of carrot cake, Easter pink sugar cookie, strawberries ‘n’ cream cookie and spring M&M’s cookie; exclusive Easter-themed packaging; and holiday toppers on each dessert (excluding the carrot cake).
When: Pre-orders available for the Bundl until March 28 for pick-up or delivery from March 30 to April 4. The Easter Bundl will also be available to purchase in-store March 30 to April 4, while supplies last.
Contact: Visit crumbl.com
Eleven
Where: 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu
What: This Easter brunch buffet costs $55 per person ($24 per child ages 10 years and under). Highlights include:
- Carving station: Rosemary and garlic crusted striploin roast with au jus and creamy horseradish
- Assorted mini breakfast pastries: Carrot cake muffins, ham and gruyere Danish, coffee cinnamon rolls, guava sugar mini donuts and lemon blueberry scones
- Quiche Lorraine: Bacon, Swiss cheese and sweet onions
- Sake cured salmon deviled eggs: Smoked trout roe, crème fraiche, herb crumble and chives
- Raw bar: Goose Point shucked oysters, shrimp cocktail, ginger scallion ‘ahi poke, chili pepper water mignonette, wasabi cocktail sauce, shoyu, wasabi and lemon
- Cioppino: Tomato broth with mussels, clams, bay scallops, shrimp, fresh catch fish and sourdough croutons
- Burrata and fresh mozzarella Caprese salad with heirloom tomatoes, basil and aged balsamic reduction
- Garlic and rosemary beef fried rice: Charred broccolini, green onions, shoyu, oyster sauce and chili flakes
- Miso butterfish with bok choy and ginger sesame vinaigrette
- Roasted leg of lamb Braciole: Herb stuffed leg of lamb, Italian salsa verde and preserved lemon-mint sauce
- Assorted desserts: Lilikoʻi cream cheese bar, strawberry peach cobbler, baklava bites and rocky road bar
When: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 4 and 5
Contact: Visit elevenhnl.com/easter-buffet
FEAST by Jon Matsubara
Where: 2970 East Manoa Road, Honolulu
What: This F-EASTER meal ($350) is designed to feed four to six people. It includes:
- Farmers market salad: Kula mix baby lettuces, purple sweet potato, haricot vert, tomato, heirloom radish, Japanese cucumber and local egg
- Signature petite lobster rolls: Toasted sweet rolls with umami sauce, lemon and fresh dill
- Lobster bisque: Aromatic lobster broth, cognac crema and tarragon
- Roasted organic Ora King salmon with lemon butter and fresh herbs
- Signature garlic butter poached rib-eye steak: Chef’s steak salt and fresh herbs
- Crushed Yukon potato with butter and crème fraiche
- Mango lilikoʻi cheesecake with fresh berries
When: Pick-up from 3 to 5 p.m. April 4
Contact: Visit feastrestauranthawaii.com
Great Harvest Bread
Where: Various locations
What: The bakery is bringing back its seasonal hot cross buns ($10.25) — a blend of cranberries, raisins, nutmeg and cinnamon — and honey bunnies ($21.50), which are available in rosemary garlic, honey whole wheat or cinnamon chip flavors.
When: Online orders are now available
Contact: Visit greatharvest.com/locations/honoluluhi
Hau Tree
Where: 2863 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu
What: This three-course menu costs $95 per adult ($45 for children ages 6 to 12) years). The prix fixe menu includes:
- First course, family style: Ham and cheese black truffle gougere; spring salad with shaved red onions, edamame, pepitas, parmesan and carrot ginger dressing
- Choice of entrée: Shrimp katsu Benny with brown butter hollandaise, roasted potatoes with salsa verde and salad; congee with crispy pork belly, Ajitama egg and pickled mustard greens; or sweet potato hash with fontina, shiso, peppers, onions, egg and veggie jus
- Choice of dessert: Hummingbird carrot cake or hibiscus pavlova with blueberry curd
When: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 5
Contact: Reservations accepted via OpenTable
Hokulani Bake Shop
Where: 500 Ala Moana Blvd. No. 4b, Honolulu
What: Seasonal Easter specials include:
- Cupcake decorating kit ($23): This includes four cupcakes (vanilla and chocolate) with four bags of frosting and festive sprinkles
- Easter four-pack ($25): Super lemon, guava, ube and vanilla cupcakes
- Easter mini dozen cupcakes ($36): Twelve mini cupcakes in vanilla and chocolate flavors, decorated with colored buttercream frosting and sprinkles
All Easter items must be pre-ordered at least one day in advance; no same-day orders are accepted.
When: Pre-orders currently accepted
Contact: Visit hokulanibakeshop.com
Kapa Hale
Where: 4614 Kilauea Ave. Suite 102, Honolulu
What: This Easter brunch buffet costs $85 per adult ($25 per child ages 4 to 12). It includes:
- Assorted baked goods: Banana bread, lemon poppy seed muffin, blueberry cream cheese scone, snickerdoodle cookie
- Salads and more: Spring pesto pasta salad, kalo hummus and roasted veggies, charcuterie and cheese platter, yuzu potato salad, deviled eggs
- Sweets: Haupia chocolate cream pie, lilikoʻi bar, calamansi creamsicle cream puff, Kona Coffee pot de crème, guava hibiscus shortcake and cinnamon bread pudding
- Entrée (choose one): Misoyaki salmon (bok choy and ginger scallion); grilled pork belly with choy sum and creamy mustard; corned beef or smoked salmon Benedict (spinach, poached eggs and English muffin); Keaka’s fried chicken and waffle (country gravy, grilled lemon and honey); duck cassoulet (cannellini beans, duck confit and sausage); Hawaiian quiche (Kalua pork and lau lau savory custard, lomi lomi tomato); Sheep Happens (lamb rogan josh curry, couscous and mint) and roasted lamb with roasted potatoes and mint harissa.
There will be a two-hour dining time; iced tea or hot coffee are also included in the brunch.
When: April 5
Contact: Call 808-888-2060
Kōloa Landing Resort at Poʻipū (Kauaʻi)
Where: 2641 Poipu Road, Koloa
What: This Easter brunch buffet costs $80 per adult ($40 for keiki ages nine years and under). Highlights include slow-roasted prime rib that’s carved to order; pineapple and brown sugar glazed ham; custom omelet station with a variety of toppings; waffle bar; kalua hash with slow-roasted pork and potatoes; ‘ahi and tako poke; garlic fried rice; eggs Florentine; and desserts like ube cheesecake, mini apple pies, chocolate ganache cake and more.
When: April 5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact: Visit koloalandingresort.com/activities#!/event/
Mahi‘ai Table
Where: Foodland Farms Ka Makana Aliʻi, 91-5431 Kapolei Pkwy., Kapolei
What: Seasonal specials include:
- Grilled marinated leg of lamb ($32): ‘Ulu spaetzle, roasted MA’O baby carrots, MA’O Swiss chard namul, lamb jus and minted Meyer lemon confit
- Hamakua mushroom lasagnette ($21): ‘Ewa sweet corn, pea tendrils, herb ricotta, spring peas and miso butter sauce
- Strawberry lemon curd crunch cake ($11): Layered lemon cake with strawberry compote, whipped cream and toffee crunch crumbles
When: April 3 to 5
Contact: Call 808-670-2778
The Restaurant at Hāna-Maui Resort (Maui)
Where: 5031 Hāna Hwy., Haiku
What: This Easter brunch costs $60 per adult ($50 for seniors, $35 for children ages 6 to 12 years, free admission for children ages 5 years and under). The brunch includes ‘ahi poke, huli huli chicken, herbed beef tenderloin and more.
When: April 5, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact: Call 808-400-1234
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua (Maui)
Where: Ulana Terrace, The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, 1 Ritz Carlton Drive, Lahaina
What: This Easter Sunday brunch costs $158 per adult ($85 for children ages 6 to 12 years old, $20 for children ages 5 years and under).
The brunch menu will include:
- Chef action stations: Made-to-order omelets, raclette station with fingerling potatoes and bacon lardons and spiral ham carved to order
- Brunch entrees and hot selections: Quiche Lorraine, Ora King salmon with sauce Vierge, 48-hour braised short ribs, cha masala chickpea and butternut curry and more
- Starters and cold selections: Cheese and charcuterie display, seafood ice glow (poached shrimp, shucked oysters, white fish ceviche and ‘ahi tuna poke), heirloom beet smoked salmon with herbed cream cheese, Mediterranean-inspired mezze platter and seasonal parfaits
- Desserts: Blueberry cheesecake, triple chocolate mousse, lemon cupcakes with lavender buttercream, pineapple carrot cake, warm sticky bun pull-apart bundt, croissant bread pudding and malasada action station with guava crème
Kamaʻāina receive 20% off with valid Hawai‘i ID.
When: April 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Contact: Call 808-665-7089
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali (Maui)
Where: The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali, 2365 Kāʻanapali Pkwy., Lahaina
What: The resort’s oceanfront brunch will be at Hale Mo‘olelo; it costs $145 per adult ($49 for children ages 4 to 12 years). It includes:
- Raw bar: Poached shrimp, snow crab claws, tuna poke and more
- Breakfast favorites: Molokai French toast, applewood smoked bacon, Hawaiian Arabiki sausage and scrambled cage-free eggs
- Hot stations: Made-to-order omelets; eggs and loco moco with wagyu patty and wild mushroom gravy; roasted prime rib with horseradish cream and black garlic demi-glaze
- Lunch fare: Braised beef short ribs, honey glazed ham, truffle mashed potatoes, spring vegetable risotto, herb roasted carrots, herb roasted chicken with herb salsa verde, macadamia nut crusted mahi with lilikoʻi beurre blanc
- Desserts: Carrot cake, chocolate dipped madeleines, pineapple upside down cake, chocolate mousse and lemon meringue tartlets
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 5
Contact: Reservations are accepted via OpenTable
Waikele Country Club
Where: 94-200 Paioa Place, Waipahu
What: This Easter brunch buffet costs $89 per adult ($52 for children ages 4 to 9 years). Highlights include:
- Carving station: Prime rib with au jus and horseradish
- Omelet station with assorted toppings
- Cold selections: ‘Ahi poke, tako poke, Japanese style potato crab salad and more
- Hot selections: Baked ham with pineapple sauce, Portuguese suasage, bacon, smoked salmon eggs Benedict, pork miso eggplant, Cajun Ono with tomato sundried butter sauce, char siu fried rice, French toast with berries
When: April 5; 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (first seating) or 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. (second seating)
Contact: Call 808-676-1199
Zippy’s
Where: Various locations
What: Zippy’s Easter specials include:
- Baked ham with cherry raisin sauce ($14.15 in Honolulu): Three slices of baked ham in a sweet cherry raisin sauce, served with corn and two scoops of rice
- Roast turkey plate ($19.15 in Honolulu): Roast turkey served with corn, stuffing, two scoops of rice and cranberry sauce
- Roast turkey and baked ham with cherry raisin sauce plate ($18.35 in Honolulu): A combo of the featured Easter specials, served with corn and two scoops of rice
Bakery specials include Easter cookies ($2.50 in Honolulu) — which are available from March 30 to April 5 — Easter donuts ($2.99 in Honolulu) and an Easter cake ($27.95 in Honolulu). The latter features a three-layer vanilla chiffon cake filled with whipped cream and decorated with an Easter bunny design.
When: Starting at 10:30 a.m. on April 4 and 5
Contact: Visit zippys.com
Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
