Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Looking for a last-minute reservation? We’ve got you covered.
Ahi & Vegetable
Where: Various locations
What: Ahi and Vegetable’s Mother’s Day special features a buy-one-get-one-free bento, box or bowl (of equal or lesser value). This offer will be available for in-store only at all Ahi & Vegetable locations (excluding the Express one).
When: May 10, stores’ opening to 4 p.m.
Contact: Follow the biz on Instagram
Alaia Restaurant
Where: The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay, 57-91 Kamehameha Hwy., Kahuku
What: This Mother’s Day brunch buffet costs $125 per person. The buffet will include a chef-driven carving station, pandan waffles with toppings, a chilled seafood display, brunch classics and more. Moms will receive a complimentary beverage; there will be live music until 3 p.m.
When: May 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact: Reservations are accepted via OpenTable
Dell’s Kitchen & Bakery
Where: 1110 McCully St., Honolulu
What: The McCully eatery is featuring a rib-eye roast beef special that’s accompanied with mashed potatoes, sauteed mushrooms and gravy sauce. The special is available in four- ($160) and five-portioned ($180) servings; availability is limited.
When: Pick-up on May 10, 12 to 5 p.m.
Contact: Call 808-840-0496
Elena’s Home of Finest Filipino Foods
Where: 94-866 Moloalo St., Waipahu
What: This Mother’s Day pack costs $74.99 and is designed to feed three to five people. It includes a pork adobo fried omelet, pork adobo, gisantes, dinuguan, pansit noodles, a lechon special, sari sari and eight scoops of white rice.
When: May 10, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Contact: Call 808-676-8005
FEAST by Jon Matsubara
Where: 2970 East Mānoa Road, Honolulu
What: This Mother’s Day FEAST-2-Go costs $350 and is designed to serve four to six people. The meal features locally sourced ingredients and includes:
- Sumida Farm watercress and soba noodle salad: Local tofu, ginger soy vinaigrette, tomatoes, cucumbers, Kula lettuce and heirloom radish
- Signature petite lobster rolls (six): Toasted sweet rolls with umami mayo, lemon and fresh dill
- Hawaiian mahi mahi with shiitake mushrooms and ginger scallion sauce
- Garlic butter poached rib-eye steak with fresh thyme and chef’s signature rub
- Yukon gold potatoes with crème fraiche and sea salt
- Wok charred local spring haricot vert, roasted Yama sweet potatoes and Small Kine Farms mushrooms
- Dessert sampler: Decadent chocolate torte, mango lilikoʻi cheesecake and fresh berries
The meal will be available chilled with re-heating instructions.
When: Pick-up May 9, 3 to 5 p.m. at FEAST Mānoa
Contact: Call 808-840-0488
Fire Grill Waikīkī
Where: 2330 Kūhiō Ave., Honolulu
What: Enjoy feature specials like:
- White chocolate pudding ($14)
- Housemade red or white sangria ($13): More than 20 ingredients are added to red wine to make the red sangria. Meanwhile, the white sangria features a fruity, refreshing flavor from mints and rosemary, combined with veggies like tomatoes and cucumbers.
When: Specials available from May 1
Contact: Call 808-744-3300
Fujiya Hawaiʻi
Where: 930 Hauʻoli St., Honolulu
What: Mother’s Day specials include:
- Eight-piece mochi and manju set ($22): Apple peach pie manju, strawberry chi chi dango, haupia chi chi dango, matcha white chocolate mochi, double chocolate macadamia nut mochi, fresh strawberry cream mochi
- 11-piece Mother’s Day set ($29): Apple peach pie manju, strawberry chi chi dango, haupia chi chi dango, matcha white chocolate mochi, double chocolate macadamia nut mochi, fresh strawberry cream mochi
- 31-piece Mother’s Day platter ($67): Strawberry chi chi dango, haupia chi chi dango, matcha white chocolate mochi, double chocolate macadamia nut mochi, and fresh strawberry cream mochi
When: Pick-up May 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Contact: Visit fujiyahawaii.com/
GOEN Dining + Bar
Where: 573 Kailua Road, Kailua
What: This special dinner prix fixe menu includes:
- Amuse: ‘Ahi belly katsu bao bun with nori tsukidani, radish and garlic aioli
- First course (choose one): Seared U-12 scallops with rice wine pickled onion, fennel and yuzu miso butter or beef potstickers with shiso chimichurri and wasabi-lime ponzu
- Entrée (choose one): Opakapaka ($65), surf and turf ($75) or herb-crusted prime rib ($85)
- Dessert: Tempura brownie sundae with Lapperts matcha ice cream, candied macadamia nut, azuki bean and chocolate sauce
When: May 10
Contact: Call 808-263-4636
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort (Maui)
Where: Haleakalā Gardens, 3850 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea
What: This brunch buffet costs $155 per adult ($65 for children). It includes prime rib with truffle demi and horseradish cream, gremoulata crusted mahi mahi, dim sum, porchetta and potato rosti Benedict with Canadian bacon and chive Hollandaise. Sweet offerings include chocolate hazelnut French toast, mango crème brulee, lilikoʻi meringue tarts and a build-your-own root beer float station.
When: May 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact: Reservations are accepted via OpenTable
Hideout at The Laylow
Where: 2299 Kūhiō Ave., Honolulu
What: The eatery will feature brunch and dinner specials.
The brunch special ($32) includes a crab cake Benedict with yuzu Hollandaise and baby potatoes. Meanwhile the dinner special ($45) features Ora King salmon with Lo’I gnocchi, roasted Ho Farm tomatoes, long beans and lilikoʻi butter. Guests can also enjoy live music.
When: May 10
Contact: Call 808-628-3060
Kamukura Surf + Dine
Where: 2380 Kūhiō Ave. Ste. 1, Honolulu
What: This Waikīkī eatery is offering a Mother’s Day celebration box for takeout only. It costs $38 (special pricing for pre-orders from May 3 to 7) and includes strawberry mochi, ‘ahi katsu, wagyu vegetable roll, garlic shrimp, edamame rice, unagi rice, salmon rice, steamed vegetables, hijiki rice, vegetable kakiage tempura, avocado mentaiko omelet and more.
When: Pick-up from May 8 to 10 at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. (5 p.m. pick-up time not available on May 10)
Contact: Call 808-379-0300
Moana (Hawaiʻi Island)
Where: Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, 72-300 Maheawalu Drive, Kailua-Kona
What: This buffet-style brunch costs $150 per adult ($75 per child). It will include a prime rib carving station, Kona kampachi with chimichurri, chilled seafood (crab claws and Kusshi oysters), eggs Benedicts, mochi pancakes, Punalu‘u French toast with a variety of toppings and more.
When: May 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (last seating at 1:30 p.m.)
Contact: Reservations are accepted online
‘Olena by Chef Ron Simon
Where: Dole Cannery Food Court, 650 Iwilei Road No. 135, Honolulu
What: This Mother’s Day surf and turf special ($65) includes fresh salmon with lemon beurre blanc sauce, duck confit with black truffles and mushroom sauce, garlic roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.
Individuals must pre-order by May 8 at 9 a.m.
When: May 10
Contact: Visit olenahi.com/
Slice by HB Baking
Where: 1016 Kapahulu Ave. No. 150, Honolulu
What: The dessert shop’s Mother’s Day special is a fresh strawberry pie ($69) made with Lāʻie vanilla bean pastry cream and citrus glazed strawberries. Mother’s Day decorations are available for all whole pies and cakes.
When: Pick-up May 9 or 10
Contact: Call 808-202-8601
SKY Waikīkī
Where: 2270 Kalākaua Ave. 19th floor, Honolulu
What: This three-course rooftop celebration meal costs $69.95 per person and features a petit filet, Champagne and cheesecake.
When: May 10, 4 to 10 p.m.
Contact: Call 808-979-7590
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
Where: Royal Hawaiian Center, 2301 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu
What: This Mother’s Day course menu costs $82 per guest. It includes a glass of bubbles, choice of Beverly Hills chopped salad or Manhattan clam chowder, petit filet with au poivre sauce and garlic mashed potatoes, and a New York cheesecake for dessert.
When: May 10
Contact: Call 808-922-3600
Yohei Sushi
Where: 1111 Dillingham Blvd. Ste. 101, Honolulu
What: The eatery’s Mother’s Day offering is a special sushi set ($65). This will be available for walk-in guests and will be offered while supplies last.
When: May 4 to 10
Contact: Call 808-841-3773
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