Where to celebrate Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is coming up soon; May 12 is right around the corner. If you’re still searching for the perfect dining option, check out the following:

604 Clubhouse

Where: Leilehua Golf Course, 199 Leilehua Golf Course Road, Wahiawā
What: This Mother’s Day breakfast buffet costs $60 per adult ($25 for kids ages 12 years and under). The buffet includes a prime rib carving station, steamed crab legs, breakfast favorites and more.

There’s a 90-minute time limit and 20% added gratuity. Walk-ins are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
When: May 9; 9 and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. reservations available
Contact: Call 808-210-3604

Barrio Café

Where: Sweet Land Farm, 65-1031 Kuakonahua Road, Waialua
What: This Latin-inspired Mother’s Day brunch costs $85 per person. Each event ticket includes refreshments, brunch dishes and live music.
When: May 10, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Contact: Visit barriocafe808.com/

Chart House Waikīkī

Where: 1765 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu
What: The eatery’s Mother’s Day brunch buffet costs $90 per adult ($45 per child). Highlights include:

Carving station: Roasted prime rib, whole roasted lechon
Seafood options: Oysters on the half shell, a variety of poke, lomi lomi salmon, shrimp cocktail
Savory dishes: Crab stuffed mushrooms, scrambled eggs, oysters Rockefeller, whole garlic fried shrimp, Pulehu chicken, honey baked ham, steamed fresh catch, fried rice, roasted pork belly, fried noodles
Cooked to order: Ube mochi waffles, kalua pork eggs Benedict
Sides and salads: Caesar salad, herbed potatoes, potato crab mac salad, Portuguese sausage and more
Desserts: Crème brulee, ube cheesecake, lilikoʻi guava cake, coconut haupia pudding, chocolate petit fours (white chocolate mousse brownies, chocolate eclairs, coconut crème chocolate espresso tart, teacakes with orange and chocolate ganache)

The eatery will also feature a special three-course menu ($95 per person) during dinner. It includes:

Starter (choose one): Mushroom bisque with lump crab meat and chives; poached shrimp canape (served with herb infused cheese and tobiko); ‘ahi tartare (with avocado, spicy aioli and fried wonton); Asian citrus salad (spring mix with candied pecans)
Main course (choose one): American wagyu steak (14-ounce New York striploin served with a cognac cream sauce); miso cod (with roasted vegetables, served with a butter nage sauce); lobster cabell (Maine lobster served with a creamy artichoke heart and hollandaise sauce); and beef wellington (beef tenderloin, spinach and blue cheese pate wrapped in prosciutto in a puff pastry; served with port demi-glace)
Dessert (choose one): Fresh papaya and sorbet with raspberry coulis, grilled banana bread (served with macadamia nut gelato, chocolate and caramel sauce), chocolate lava cake, ube cheesecake

When: May 10, brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact: Call 808-941-6669

Eleven Honolulu

Where: Foodland Farms Ala Moana, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu
What: This Mother’s Day weekend brunch buffet costs $55 per person ($24 per child ages 10 years and under).

It includes:

Raw bar: Goose Point shucked oysters, cold poached shrimp, ginger scallion ‘ahi poke
Carving station: Rosemary and garlic crusted striploin roast
Blue lump crab cakes; lemon herb baked chicken with asparagus cream sauce; honey gochujang pork belly
Lobster bisque: Butter poached lobster, sweet onion, Amontillado sherry
Assorted mini breakfast pastries; panzanella salad; Mother’s garden salad; fresh fruit medley; honey glazed roasted baby carrots; assorted rotating dessert selections (strawberry cheesecake, German chocolate cake, cannoli bites and lemon bars)
Lemon blueberry French toast with crème anglaise and blueberry compote; breakfast meats; soft scrambled eggs with mozzarella, chives and avocado crema; crispy fingerling potatoes

When: May 9 and 10; first seating 8:30 a.m., last seating 1:30 p.m.
Contact: Call 808-949-2990

et al.

Where: KAHALA MKT., 4210 Waiʻalae Ave. Ste. 401, Honolulu
What: Mother’s Day weekend specials include:

Watermelon beet salad ($16): Sweet Land Farm chevre, kaffir lime vinaigrette, herbs, Marcona almonds
‘Ahi confit cake Benedict ($25): Brown butter hollandaise, MA’O red mustard frill, ‘ulu tots
Kauaʻi shrimp ($32): Onda pasta linguine, Kahuku golden tomato, Calabrian chili butter, calamansi
Strawberry rhubarb tart ($12): Orange anglaise, hibiscus gastrique, La Gelateria vanilla bean gelato
Spa Day ($17): St. Germain elderflower liqueur, Lillet blanc, cucumber, lemon, bubbly

When: May 8 to 10
Contact: Call 808-732-2144

Fig & Ginger Honolulu

Where: McCully Shopping Center, 1960 Kapiʻolani Blvd. No. 103, Honolulu
What: This MOM grazing board ($60) includes three cheeses, two charcuterie, fresh and dried fruits, veggies, truffle honey, fruit jam, olives, truffle marcona almonds, crackers and assorted macarons.
When: Available for pre-order
Contact: Visit fghonolulu.menu/

Hana-Maui Resort (Maui)

Where: 5031 Hana Hwy., Hana
What: This Mother’s Day brunch costs $67 per adult ($34 per child ages five to 12 years, children ages 4 years and under have free admission). The brunch is designed for sharing; highlights include an omelet station with assorted toppings; coconut French toast bake; mochiko chicken with pineapple shoyu reduction; local catch with kimchi butter sauce; striploin with garlic butter jus; pineapple upside-down cake; coconut milk cake; chocolate-covered strawberries and apple pie.
When: May 10, 7 a.m. to noon
Contact: Call 808-400-1234

Hilton Waikīkī Beach Resort & Spa

Where: 2500 Kūhiō Ave., Honolulu
What: This Mother’s Day brunch costs $89 per adult ($40 for children ages four to 12 years; children under 3 years have free admission). The buffet includes:

Chef’s carving station: Slow-roasted prime rib with horseradish and au jus
Chilled seafood: Shrimp cocktail, a variety of poke, ‘ahi sashimi
Entrees: Warmed crab legs, catch of the day, Surimi crab-crusted oven-roasted pork loin, sesame chicken
Starters: Island mixed greens, fresh cut fruits and berries, bread rolls and butter, mixed seafood chowder
Omelet station with eggs and all the fixings; waffle station with all the fixings
Desserts: Assorted sweets and fruits

Valet parking is available on-site ($3) for three hours; your ticket will be validated at the brunch event. There will be a two-hour seating limit.

When: May 10, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Contact: Make reservations online

Hokulani Bake Shop

Where: Waterfront Plaza, 500 Ala Moana Blvd. Ste. 4b, Honolulu
What: Celebrate Mother’s Day with a variety of dessert specials, including:

Mother’s Day four-pack ($23): Red velvet, guava, chocolate and vanilla flavors with decorations
Bento cake ($35): Features a “Mother’s Day” edible image and purple border
Lei cake ($50): Both lei and bento cake flavor choices include red velvet, chocolate, vanilla, guava, lilikoʻi and lemon

No customizations or substitutions are allowed.
When: Available for pre-order
Contact: Visit hokulanibakeshop.com/

Kamuela Provision Company (Hawaiʻi Island)

Where: Hilton Waikoloa Village, 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa
What: Kamuela Provision Company’s Mother’s Day Brunch costs $125 per adult ($64 for children ages five to 12 years).

The brunch will include:

Carving station: Herb roasted striploin, garlic mashed potato, tri-peppercorn jus
Makai station: Chilled jumbo shrimp; snow crab legs; oysters; assorted poke (garlic shoyu, spicy California and kimchi cucumber tako); fresh sashimi (‘ahi, hamachi and salmon); sliced smoked salmon (red onions, capers and lemon wedges)
Mauka station: Deviled egg-style potato (Yukon potato, hard-boiled eggs, onions, mayo, chives, celery, bacon bits, smoked paprika); Hirabara wedge (fresh strawberry, Puna goat cheese, red onions, candied macadamia, lemon thyme poppy dressing); tri-color quinoa salad (pickled red onion, mustard seed, fresh dill, rice wine vinaigrette); grilled Kamuela vegetable (zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, fennel, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic vinaigrette); charcuterie and cheese block (with grapes, nuts, honey and fig jam); smoked ‘ahi dip, roasted garlic hummus, Maui spring onion dip, rainbow sweet potato chips; sliced local and seasonal fruits
Brunch buffet items: Eggs Benedict with hollandaise sauce; Mother’s Day French toast with strawberry and vanilla custard; Island-style kimchi fried rice; brown sugar candied smoked bacon; mango chicken sausage; misoyaki butterfish (dashi clam nabe, pork belly, truffle cream, Shimeji mushrooms, chives); mushroom parfait (local mushrooms, garlic confit marble potatoes, spinach, truffle vegan cream); roasted chicken (Kekela Farm spring root vegetable, bacon, mushrooms, sweet onion jus)
Bakery: Parmesan Roman bread crostini, assorted pastries, cinnamon and pineapple monkey bread with Biscoff cream, Punalu’u bread rolls with butter and more
Desserts: Chocolate fountain station (pineapple, strawberries, rice crispy square, giant marshmallow, lemon poppy pound cake, cheesecake bites); coconut lime macaron; chocolate earl grey mousse with orange cream; strawberry yuzu mint shortcake; white chocolate cheesecake with raspberry; limoncello mascarpone trifle with blueberry cardamom compote

When: May 10, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact: Call 808-886-1234 ext. 54

Kani Ka Pila Grille

Where: OUTRIGGER Reef Waikīkī Beach Resort, 2169 Kālia Road, Honolulu
What: The restaurant will offer brunch specials, a dinner prix fixe menu and live Hawaiian music.

Brunch specials include:

Mimosa specials ($13): Classic or POG mimosa
Pork belly bao ($19): Crispy Duroc pork belly, pineapple soy glaze, Asian slaw, jalapeno
KKPG crab cake ($24): Lump crab cake, roasted fennel remoulade, citrus
Chicken pesto melt ($24): Herb grilled chicken, mac nut petso, melted gruyere, local tomatoes, spinach, truffle parmesan fries
French dip ($26): Roast beef, bruleed gruyere and onion jus on a toasted hoagie with truffle parmesan fries

The prix fixe menu costs $88 and includes a glass of sparkling or house wine. It includes:

First course: Amuse trio (spicy ‘ahi tartine, stuffed mushroom, shrimp toast)
Second course (choose one): Baby Romaine Caesar salad, KKPG house salad with mango vinaigrette
Third course (choose one): Petit crab cake with roasted fennel remoulade; lobster risotto with chili oil and mushrooms; truffled mushroom risotto
Fourth course (choose one): Jidori chicken with pineapple-teriyaki glaze, grilled broccolini; seared Hawaiian ‘ahi with wasabi aioli and yuzu-ponzu; mac nut crusted cauliflower with seared bok choy; herb-roasted prime rib with au jus and creamy horseradish
Fifth course (choose one): Berry cheesecake or lilikoʻi crème brulee

When: May 10, brunch from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., dinner prix fixe from 5 to 9 p.m.
Contact: Call 808-924-4990

Kapa Hale

Where: 4614 Kilauea Ave. Ste. 102, Honolulu
What: Kapa Hale’s Mother’s Day brunch costs $90 per adult ($30 per child ages four to 12 years). The brunch features a pastry, salad and dessert bar, with a choice of entrée; there will be a two-hour dining time.

The buffet includes:

Cheddar and chives biscuits, strawberry hibiscus scone, lilikoʻi muffins, cheese assortment, charcuterie platter, fruit medley, yuzu potato salad, Italian pasta salad, watercress and ginger scallion tofu, ‘ahi poke
Dessert bar: Lemon blueberry New York-style cheesecake, brown butter choco chip cookies, calamansi lime pie, caramel crunch cake, mocha cream puffs, taro pound cake, chocolate dipped strawberries, strawberries and cream tiramisu
Choice of entrée: Blueberry and cream cheese stuffed French toast; eggs Benedict (corned beef, smoked salmon or kalua pork); Keaka’s fried chicken with gravy; breakfast okonomiyaki; fresh tagliatelle with tomato-chili, bacon and sausage; beef bourguignon with garlic mash and roasted veggies; misoyaki salmon with bok choy, pickled radish and rice; honey roasted pork belly

Kapa Hale’s Mother’s Day dinner costs $120 per adult ($30 per child ages four to 12 years). The dinner features family-style starters, a pasta course, main entrée and desserts.

Family-style starters: Grilled corn bread with lilikoʻi and honey; arancini made with ‘Ewa sweet corn, Ho Farms tomato, mozzarella and basil; farmer greens with turnips and beets, Caesar and Parmesan; chowder with cauliflower, black truffle and sage
Pasta made with Small Kine Farms mushrooms and cauliflower bolognese
Choice of entrée: Honey roasted pork belly; soy braised short rib with gochujang; scallop, shrimp and clam paella; calamansi gastrique; roasted prime rib with au jus and garlic mash
Family-style desserts: Beignets with lilikoʻi curd; Brooklyn blackout chocolate cake

When: May 10
Contact: Call 808-888-2060

Kōloa Landing Resort at Poʻipū (Kauaʻi)

Where: 2641 Poipu Road, Kōloa
What: The resort’s Mother’s Day brunch will be held in the Koloa Grand Ballroom. It costs $85 per adult ($45 for children ages nine years and under).

Brunch highlights will include:

Herb-roasted Kauaʻi salted prime rib, guava brown sugar glazed ham, build-your-own omelet station with a variety of toppings, Belgian waffle station
Local favorites: Kalbi beef, shiitake crusted mahi, kimchi fried rice, vegetable frittata, Portuguese sausage, roasted seasonal vegetables
Sweets: Mini strawberry cheesecakes, chocolate cream puffs, fresh seasonal fruit tarts, custard pie, assorted cookies and brownies
Keiki favorites: A dedicated kid-friendly station with mini corn dogs, crispy chicken tenders and fries

The resort will also feature lawn games and a photo booth.

When: May 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact: Make reservations online

Mahi‘ai Table

Where: Foodland Farms Ka Makana Aliʻi, 91-5431 Kapolei Pkwy., Kapolei
What: Mother’s Day weekend specials include:

Heirloom tomato salad ($17): Somen, keiki cukes, pickled MA‘O carrots, rice paddy herbs, chili garlic vin
Pier 38 fresh catch ($31): Lemongrass curry, Manila clams, Chinese yard beans, Japanese eggplant
Strawberry rhubarb tart ($11): Orange anglaise, hibiscus gastrique, La Gelateria vanilla bean gelato
For Mom’s Sake ($16): Mio sparkling sake, fresh grapefruit juice, raspberries and sparkling water

When: May 8 to 10
Contact: Call 808-670-2778

Olive Branch Hawaiʻi

Where: Online
What: The Olive Box ($50) features a variety of charcuterie and cheeses. One dozen chocolate dipped strawberries ($30) is also available. The bundle ($75) includes both.
When: Pre-orders accepted until May 7
Contact: Visit olivebranchhawaii.com/

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa (Hawaiʻi Island)

Where: 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona
What: PIKO restaurant is hosting a Mother’s Day Grand Buffet; it costs $86 per adult ($43 for children ages five to 12 years, complimentary for children ages 4 years and under).

Buffet highlights include a prime rib carving station, steamed snow crab legs, fresh seafood like ‘ahi poke and oysters on the half shell, made-to-order omelets, and a chocolate fountain with all the fixings.
When: May 10, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Contact: Reservations are available on OpenTable

PAI Honolulu

Where: 55 Merchant St. Ste. 110, Honolulu
What: PAI Honolulu is partnering with Blume Ruhm to feature a Mother’s Day floral and culinary experience. Guests can look forward to a build-your-own floral arrangement workshop, paired with custard French toast, an artisanal charcuterie spread, and craft cocktails and refreshing mocktails.
When: May 10, 10:30 a.m.
Contact: Visit paihonolulu.com/mom

Roy’s Hawaiʻi Kai

Where: 6600 Kalanianaole Hwy., Honolulu
What: The Mother’s Day brunch at Roy’s Hawaiʻi Kai features a prix fixe menu. It includes:

First course: Gazpacho and quattro formaggi crab cake (avocado puree, fried garlic, Roy’s crab cake with four-cheese sauce)
Second course (choose one): 48-hour sous vide short rib steak and egg ($73); HK brunch combo of European dashimaki egg, buttermilk pancake with berries, fried chicken tender biscuit sandwich ($67); blackened Island ‘ahi ($84); macadamia nut Hawaiian fish ($78); misoyaki butterfish ($80); hibachi grilled Atlantic salmon ($76); honey mustard beef short ribs ($77) 14-ounce open flame grilled rib-eye ($98)
Dessert will be from the a la carte open menu.

The eatery’s Mother’s Day dinner also features a prix fixe menu of:

First course: Gazpacho and quattro formaggi crab cake
Second course: Aburi hamachi crudo with garlic cucumber pickled salad, trout roe and foie gras soy vinaigrette
Entrée (choose one): Pan-seared lobster and U-10 sea scallop ($119); kebob style rack of lamb ($105); 72-hour braised pork shank ragu ($85); blackened Island ‘ahi ($110); macadamia nut Hawaiian fish ($105); misoyaki butterfish ($105); hibachi grilled Atlantic salmon ($98); honey mustard beef short ribs ($105); 14-ounce open flame grilled rib-eye ($118); 8-ounce premium black truffle crusted filet mignon ($122); Yama’s Mama’s beef meatloaf and surf ($94)

When: May 10
Contact: Call 808-396-7697

The Clubhouse Mililani

Where: 95-176 Kuahelani Ave., Mililani
What: The eatery’s Mother’s Day buffet costs $89 per adult ($35 for kids ages six to 12 years). It includes:

Raw bar and sushi: Snow crab legs, shrimp cocktail, ‘ahi poke, assorted rolls, avocado maki and more
Entrees: Prime rib, grilled mahi mahi with lemon beurre blanc, Korean fried chicken, misoyaki salmon, shoyu pork
Salad bar: Tofu salad, Caesar salad, caprese salad, fresh fruits
Starches: Steamed white rice, truffle garlic mashed potato, kimchi fried rice, chow fun, pasta of the day
Assorted desserts

When: May 10; brunch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., dinner 4 to 8 p.m.
Contact: Call 808-784-0048

The Westin Mau Resort & Spa, Ka‘anapali (Maui)

Where: 2365 Kaʻanapali Pkwy., Lahaina
What: This Mother’s Day brunch costs $145 per adult ($49 per child ages five to 12, children ages four years and under have free admission).

The grand brunch buffet will include:

Raw bar: Poached jumbo shrimp, snow crab claws, tuna poke
Breakfast fare: Freshly scrambled cage-free eggs, taro pancakes, applewood smoked bacon, Arabiki sausage and more
Bakery basket: Croissants, scones, lemon blueberry muffins, banana mac nut bread, taro sweet rolls
Stations: Omelet station and eggs your way
Lunch-style offerings: Mochiko chicken with hurricane sauce and furikake, beef short rib kalua style braised in ti leaves, grilled mahi mahi with mango-papaya salsa
Antipasto: Assorted cheeses and cured meats, grilled vegetables, dried fruits, roasted nuts, local honey, olives, tomato tapenade
Salads: Kale and Romaine Caesar, baby spinach and strawberry (candied macadamia nuts, Maui onions, poppyseed vinaigrette), heirloom tomato salad (fresh basil, olive oil, fleur de sel, aged balsamic reduction)
Desserts: Chocolate lilikoʻi tart (dark chocolate ganache and passionfruit curd), strawberry shortcake (vanilla genoise, Kula strawberries, chantilly cream), pandan crème brulee (pandan custard, toasted coconut, caramelized sugar), butter mochi, pineapple upside-down cake, chocolate-dipped madeleines and chocolate chip cookies

When: May 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact: Visit the resort’s website

Ulana Terrace (Maui)

Where: The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, 1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Kapalua
What: Ulana Terrace’s Mother’s Day brunch will feature Island favorites, chef-crafted dishes and sweet desserts. Guests can also enjoy a lei po‘o workshop, a photo booth and a curated local vendor market.
When: May 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact: Make reservations online

Vintage Books Hawaiʻi

Where: 3660 Waiʻalae Ave. Ste. 101, Honolulu
What: The Kaimukī eatery’s Mother’s Day brunch features a pop-up with Pakalana Mai Nei, featuring handcrafted floral earrings inspired by the flowers of Hawaii.

Mother’s Day dinner features chef specials, a complimentary celebration dessert, a flower for every mother, live typewriter poetry by Karl Stout (from 5:30 to 9 p.m.) and champagne offerings.
When: May 10; brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; dinner from 4 to 10 p.m.
Contact: Call 808-736-4917

Zippy’s Restaurants

Where: Various locations
What: Enjoy Mother’s Day specials like the salmon and shrimp pasta with creamy caper sauce ($18.95 in Honolulu) and a Mother’s Day cake ($29.95 in Honolulu). This three-layer vanilla chiffon cake is filled with whipped cream and decorated with a purple palaka pattern, a cake crumb border and white chocolate plumeria flowers.
When: May 10
Contact: Visit zippys.com

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