Thanksgiving is coming up on Nov. 26. Peruse part 1 here. Check out the following dine-in and takeout options:
Aliʻi Fish Market
Where: 2320 S. King St., Honolulu
What: Aliʻi Fish Market’s Thanksgiving menu ($395) is designed to feed six to eight people. Each box’s contents are designed to take home, cook and re-heat.
Boxes include:
- 10-pound Kiawe-smoked whole turkey with brown sugar garlic brine, sage butter
- Cremini mushroom gravy with turkey broth, butter roux and Small Kine Farms keiki portabella
- Kalo, ‘uala stuffing
- Red wine cranberry sauce: Fresh cranberries, red wine, cinnamon, cloves, orange peel, vanilla butter
- Potato puree
- 2 pounds fresh spicy lomi ‘ahi poke: Locally sourced fresh chopped ‘ahi, spicy sauce, masago, sesame, sweet onions
- Local greens and edible flowers with lilikoʻi papaya vinaigrette
- Bakehouse rolls with butter
- Macadamia nut pumpkin crunch: Fresh whipped cream, praline pecans
Pre-order by Nov. 21 at 6 p.m.
When: Pick-up from 12 to 5 p.m. Nov. 25
Contact: Call 808-892-1299
Basalt Waikīkī
Where: Dukes Lane Market & Eatery, 2255 Kūhiō Ave., Honolulu
What: Basalt Waikīkī’s turkey to-go packs costs $250 and are designed to feed a family of four.
The turkey to-go meals include:
- 4-5 pound half turkey
- 1 pound honey-roasted ham
- 2 pounds mashed potatoes
- 1 pound focaccia stuffing
- Turkey gravy
- Pineapple casserole
- Roasted root vegetables
- Spiced cranberry sauce
- Pumpkin sticky toffee pudding
The food will be chilled with heating instructions included. Pre-orders must be made by Nov. 19.
The restaurant will also feature Thanksgiving Day specials.
Brunch specials (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.):
- Turkey on a shingle ($23): Turkey, mushrooms and vegetables in a rich cream sauce served over toasted focaccia
- Pumpkin cobbler ($14)
Dinner specials (4 to 9 p.m.):
- Coconut curry kabocha soup ($10)
- Taste of Thanksgiving ($42): Turkey breast, ham, mashed potatoes, focaccia stuffing, pineapple casserole, roasted root vegetables, turkey gravy, spiced cranberry sauce
- Pumpkin spice panna cotta ($12): Granola, whipped cream, pepitas, pomegranate seeds
When: Pick-up from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 24 to 26
Contact: Call 808-923-5689
Beachhouse at the Moana Surfrider
Where: 2365 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu
What: This Thanksgiving feast costs $155 per adult ($75 per child ages 12 years and under). Highlights include chilled crab, sushi, and fresh Pacific oysters; carving station with roasted Thanksgiving turkey, prime rib and whole suckling pig; locally caught steamed fish; Kona lobster pasta; and a variety of decadent desserts.
When: Nov. 26 starting at 3:30 p.m.
Contact: Call 808-921-4600
Big City Diner
Where: Various locations (Kailua, Pearlridge, Waipio)
What: This Thanksgiving big meal to-go costs $159.99. All items are ready to re-heat.
The to-go meal includes:
- Fresh roasted half turkey (5 to 6 pounds cooked)
- 1.5 pounds Portuguese sausage stuffing
- 2 pounds famous garlic smashed potatoes
- 2 pounds homemade giblet gravy
- 1.5 pounds baked cane sugar cinnamon sweet potatoes
- Sweet roasted corn with real butter
- Cranberry Maui Pineapple relish
- Eight pieces Grandma’s macadamia nut pumpkin crunch
When: Nov. 26
Contact: Visit bigcitydinerhawaii.com
Chef Chai
Where: 1009 Kapiʻolani Blvd., Honolulu
What: Chef Chai’s Wiki Wiki Thanksgiving boxes ($175 small, $320 large) feature a Thanksgiving feast designed for two or four people.
Boxes include:
- Appetizer: Alaskan King crab cakes with roasted garlic aioli and mango salsa
- Organically grown Big Island baby greens with tangerine vinaigrette
- Roasted kabocha pumpkin and lobster bisque with crème fraiche and chives
- Entrée and side dishes: Roasted turkey (pre-sliced), Granny Smith apple and raising bread stuffing, cranberry apricot chutney, mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, giblet gravy
- Classic pumpkin pie for dessert
When: Pick-up Nov. 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the restaurant will be closed for dine-in service on Thanksgiving Day
Contact: Call 808-585-0011
DECK.
Where: 150 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu
What: DECK.’s Thanksgiving specials will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. The Thanksgiving plate ($42) includes turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing and roasted vegetables.
Desserts are served a la carte and include pumpkin bread pudding ($12) with whipped cream, caramel and cinnamon; basque cheesecake ($14) with lime zest and caramelized banana; and pecan tarts ($13) with whipped cream, salted caramel and praline pecans.
The eatery’s regular menu will also be available all day.
When: Nov. 26 starting at 3:30 p.m.
Contact: Call 808-720-2243
Eating House 1849 by Roy Yamaguchi – Waikīkī
Where: International Market Place, 2330 Kalākaua Ave. Ste. 322, Honolulu
What: This special holiday dinner costs $70 per person. It includes:
- Roasted bell pepper and charred corn salad: Maple Dijon vinaigrette, crispy puffed quinoa and toasted pepita crumble
- Herb-butter grilled turkey breast: Served with creamy mashed potatoes, Hawaiian sweet bread and Portuguese sausage stuffing, cranberry-port gastrique, tender green beans, candied yams and rich turkey jus
- Pumpkin crunch with whipped cream anglaise and candied nuts
Limited items on the eatery’s regular dinner menu will also be available.
When: Nov. 26 starting at 4 p.m.
Contact: Call 808-924-1849
Empire Steak House
Where: Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites, 1777 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu
What: This four-course menu costs $140 per person. It includes:
- Choice of appetizer: Sesame seared tuna with Empire signature sauce; fried calamari with marinara sauce; Buffalo mozzarella with tomato, fresh basil, aged balsamic and extra-virgin olive oil; or Caesar salad
- Choice of pasta: Gnocchi pesto in homemade pesto sauce or rigatoni bolognese
- Choice of entrée: Roasted traditional Thanksgiving turkey with turkey stuffing, sweet mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables and cranberry sauce; USDA prime filet mignon with sauteed broccoli and sweet mashed potatoes; grilled Branzino with sauteed broccoli and sweet mashed potatoes; fresh catch of the day; prime New York sirloin steak; or grilled dry-aged rib-eye steak (supplemental $40)
- Choice of dessert: Cheesecake, tiramisu, chocolate mousse cake or pumpkin pie
When: Nov. 26
Contact: Call 808-777-3100
Et al.
Where: Kāhala MKT., 4210 Waiʻalae Ave., Honolulu
What: et al.’s Thanksgiving special ($45) is available for both dine-in and takeout.
The meal includes garlic and herb butter roast turkey, HI Steaks smoked meat and sage stuffing, Sweet Land Farm chevre and chive potato puree, pan roasted brussels sprouts with ‘Ōhi‘a Honey verjus, prune mui cranberry sauce, turkey jus and basque pumpkin caramel cheesecake.
When: Nov. 26
Contact: Visit etalhawaii.com/thanksgiving-feast
Foodland
Where: Various locations
What: Foodland features a variety of Thanksgiving options.
Choose from:
Premium turkey dinner ($129.99), serves eight to 10 people; order by Nov. 18
- 10-13 pound Butterball turkey
- Portuguese sausage and sweet bread stuffing
- Wild mushroom, bacon and green bean casserole
- Roasted garlic and chive mashed potatoes
- Tropical cranberry chutney
- Herb turkey gravy
- Pumpkin pie
Turkey breast dinner ($89.99), serves up to five people; order by Nov. 18
- 5 to 7 pounds of fully cooked Butterball turkey breast
- Cornbread and herb stuffing
- Garlic butter mashed potatoes
- Classic turkey gravy
- Traditional cranberry sauce
Prime rib dinner ($149.99), serves four to six people; order by Nov. 18
- 3-4 pounds prime rib
- Three cheese and herb potato casserole
- Smoked bacon braised kale with onions and feta
- Parmesan creamed corn
- Au jus
- Pumpkin pie
Dinner from our chefs ($199.99), serves eight to 10 people; order by Nov. 18
- 15 pound whole Pulehu seasoned turkey
- Guava smoked meat and onion stuffing
- Roasted brussels sprouts and kabocha
- Garlic mashed potatoes
- Cranberry ginger chutney
- Turkey pan gravy
- Okinawan sweet potato pumpkin pie
When: Pick-up during store hours, Nov. 25 to 27
Contact: Visit foodland.com/thanksgiving-dinner
Haliʻa by Side Street Inn
Where: 91-1621 Keoneula Blvd., ‘Ewa Beach
What: Haliʻa by Side Street Inn will feature a family-style meal ($185) designed to feed four to five people.
It includes kalua turkey with gravy, lilikoʻi and pineapple glazed ham, mushroom and Portuguese sausage stuffing, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, mixed greens, green beans with macadamia nuts and fresh cranberry sauce.
When: Nov. 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact: Call 808-752-2288
Hau Tree
Where: 2863 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu
What: This four-course family-style Thanksgiving dinner costs $135 per adult ($55 per child ages 12 years and under).
It includes ‘ahi tartare, creamy truffle mushroom soup, delicata squash salad, glazed turkey breast with brown butter and thyme, leg and thigh meat confit with maple mustard, black truffle gravy, mashed potatoes, cranberry compote, roasted brussels sprouts, Hawaiian rolls, pumpkin crunch, and hojicha kūlolo tart.
When: Nov. 26 starting at 4 p.m.
Contact: Call 808-921-7066
Hard Rock Cafe
Where: 280 Beach Walk, Honolulu
What: Hard Rock Cafe’s Thanksgiving menu includes traditional slow-roasted turkey, buttermilk stuffing, creamy sweet potato mash, green bean casserole and sticky toffee bread pudding for dessert.
When: Nov. 26 starting at 11 a.m.
Contact: Make reservations via OpenTable
Hideout at The Laylow
Where: 2299 Kūhiō Ave., Honolulu
What: Hideout at The Laylow’s holiday menu features local flavors through dishes like kabocha ravioli, Portuguese sausage-infused turkey and pumpkin spice crème brulee.
When: Nov. 26
Contact: Call 808-466-0364
Jolene’s Hawaiʻi
Where: Various locations (Honolulu, ‘Ewa Beach and Bayview)
What: Jolene’s Hawaiʻi is offering Thanksgiving packs for pick-up. Choose from:
- Turkey pack ($220): 17-pound roasted turkey, stuffing and gravy, mashed potatoes, 24 dinner rolls, 24-piece gau gee and hot mustard, chicken salad and dressing, pumpkin pie
- Brisket pack ($280): 6-pound 18-hour smoked brisket, housemade barbecue sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy, 24 dinner rolls, 24 pieces gau gee and mustard, chicken salad and dressing, pumpkin pie
Each pack is designed to feed six to eight people; food should be consumed within four hours of pick-up.
Pre-orders must be made by Monday, Nov. 23.
When: Nov. 26
Contact: Visit joleneshawaii.com
Kukui’s (Kauaʻi)
Where: The Royal Sonesta Kauaʻi Resort, 3610 Rice St., Līhu‘e
What: The Thanksgiving morning buffet costs $95 per person. Highlights include a chef’s omelet station, cranberry-roasted turkey carving station, made-to-order crepes and waffles, coconut shrimp, Hawaiian-style miso mahi mahi, roasted pumpkin and vegetable Wellington, pumpkin cheesecake bars and more.
The Thanksgiving prix fixe dinner costs $85 per person. It includes herb-roasted turkey with cranberry-orange compote, Hawaiian Alaea salt prime prime rib, misoyaki butterfish with passion fruit glaze, pumpkin soup, pecan pie and more.
When: Morning buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 26
Contact: Call 808-245-5050
Little Sparrow Honolulu
Where: 3574 Waiʻalae Ave., Honolulu
What: Little Sparrow’s Thanksgiving take-away feast costs $89 per person.
It includes:
- Savory pumpkin and provolone focaccia, smoked paprika butter
- Maine lobster sausage roll: Fennel seed, puff pastry, lemon tarragon mustard
- Maʻo Farms mixed green salad: Roasted fennel, beets, Ho Farms cherry tomatoes, Parmesan Reggiano, sage balsamic vinaigrette
- Roasted organic turkey, whipped Yukon Gold potatoes, natural turkey gravy, brown butter yams, traditional sausage stuffing, calamansi cranberry sauce, spaetzle mac and cheese
- Organic green beans almandine, Small Kine Farms mushrooms, shallots, Madeira butter
- Organic heirloom baby carrots, garam masala, brown sugar, bourbon, ginger
- Pumpkin pie with Chantilly cream
- Pecan pie with Chantilly cream
Each dish comes with re-heating instructions. Pre-orders are open thru Nov. 22.
When: Pick-up from 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 25; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nov. 26
Contact: Call 808-291-7483
Pitch Sports Bar
Where: Salt At Our Kakaʻako, 685 Auahi St. Ste. 216 and 217, Honolulu
What: Pitch Sports Bar’s Thanksgiving packages come in small ($110, feeds two to three people) or large ($220, feeds five to six people) sizes.
Packages include oven-roasted turkey with a turkey leg, honey-glazed ham with traditional turkey gravy, homemade stuffing with water chestnuts, bacon parm brussels sprouts, Asian chicken salad and garlic mashed potatoes.
Pre-orders must be placed by Nov. 20.
When: Pick-up from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 26
Contact: Call 808-480-8198
Side Street Inn
Where: 280 Beach Walk Ave. No. 107, Honolulu
What: Side Street Inn’s dine-in prix fixe special costs $185 and is designed to serve four to five people.
It includes smoked kalua turkey, garlic mashed potatoes, Portuguese sausage stuffing, turkey gravy, potato mac salad, cranberry sauce and farmer’s salad. Dine-in seatings will be limited to two hours; the restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The eatery will also offer a Thanksgiving to-go special; pre-orders are recommended. The local-style kalua turkey plate ($40) includes smoked kalua turkey, garlic mashed potatoes, Portuguese sausage stuffing, potato mac salad, turkey gravy and cranberry sauce.
When: Nov. 26; pick-up for Thanksgiving to-go from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Contact: Call 808-739-3939
Stripsteak, A Michael Mina Restaurant
Where: International Market Place, 2330 Kalākaua Ave. Ste. 330, Honolulu
What: Stripsteak’s Thanksgiving feast features a three-course menu for $129 per person. It includes:
- First course (choose one): Truffle Caesar salad (Maui onion crema, garlic streusel, tempura white anchovy); chop chop wedge (bacon, tomato, egg, red onion, blue cheese, buttermilk ranch); butternut squash bisque (smoked pecans, rosemary streusel, brown butter honey); spiced butternut squash and burrata (fried sage, caramelized Maui onion, toasted country bread); dashi-poached shrimp cocktail (wasabi cocktail sauce)
- Main course (choose one): Miso-broiled Ora king salmon (king trumpets, sugar snap peas, spinach, ginger dashi); roasted mahi mahi (smoked bacon, Yukon potato, sweet ‘Ewa corn fondue); roasted heritage turkey (classic stuffing, country-style gravy, cranberry, spiced roasted carrots); 8-ounce char-broiled Angus filet mignon (butter whipped potatoes, fried brussels sprouts, onion rings, red wine jus)
- Dessert (choose one): Apple crisp cheesecake (spiced pecan streusel, salted caramel); pumpkin crunch pie (vanilla and macadamia nut crunch, whipped cream)
When: Nov. 26, 3:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Call 808-896-2545
Swim Restaurant & Bar
Where: Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort & Spa, 2424 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu
What: Swim Restaurant & Bar will serve a special Thanksgiving menu for the holiday. The roast turkey dinner ($35) includes stuffing, mashed potatoes, maple glazed brussels sprouts, giblet gravy and a slice of pumpkin pie. Extra pumpkin pie slices ($6 each) will be available.
When: Nov. 26, 3 to 9 p.m.
Contact: Call 808-923-1234
The Lookout
Where: 91-1621 Keoneula Blvd., ‘Ewa Beach
What: The Lookout’s Thanksgiving buffet costs $85 per adult ($39 for children ages 5 to 11 years). The buffet includes butternut squash soup, macadamia nut green beans, candied yams, mashed potatoes, Portuguese sausage and mushroom stuffing, pineapple glazed ham, roasted turkey with gravy, kalua turkey, togarashi glazed salmon, prime rib station with au jus and horseradish sour cream, warm bread pudding, pumpkin crunch, self-serve vanilla ice cream with whipped cream and chocolate sauce, and more.
When: Nov. 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact: Call 808-752-2288
Tiki’s Grill & Bar
Where: 2570 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu
What: Tiki’s Grill & Bar is featuring a special Thanksgiving plate. Plates include brined, roasted Tom turkey with all the fixings, including sausage apple and Hawaiian ‘ulu stuffing; Yukon Gold potato and tarragon gratin; Molokai sweet potato puree; sage chardonnay pan gravy; fresh cranberry and star anise orange relish; and a side of bacon, macadamia nut and pineapple brussels sprouts.
Pumpkin tres leches topped with spiced crème and dulce de leche will be for dessert.
Make reservations online.
When: Nov. 26
Contact: Call 808-923-8454
Waikele Country Club
Where: 94-200 Paioa Place, Waipahu
What: Waikele Country Club’s Thanksgiving buffet costs $99 per adult ($60 per child ages 4 to 9).
Buffet highlights include:
- Carving station: Rosemary garlic herb prime rib with au jus and creamy horseradish, roasted turkey with Italian sausage dressing and gravy
- Omelet station with Portuguese sausage, bacon, ham, bell pepper, mushroom and more
- Sushi: Spicy ‘ahi rolls, ‘ahi limu poke, spicy tako poke, California roll
- Specialties: Baked ham with pineapple, raisin and white rum sauce; roast pork loin with shiitake mushroom and demi glaze; blackened ono with mango beurre blanc sauce; green bean casserole; garlic miso chicken; cornbread
- Breakfast classics: Applewood smoked bacon, Portuguese sausage, Waikele fried rice, breakfast potatoes, French toast with berries
- Mixed greens with house dressing, Japanese potato salad, Korean beef salad
- Assorted desserts
When: First seating 9 to 11 a.m., second seating 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 26
Contact: Call 808-676-1199
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
Where: Royal Hawaiian Center, 2301 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu
What: This Thanksgiving menu costs $68 per person and is available for dine-in. It includes:
- Choice of lobster bisque or Caesar salad
- Entrée: Roast turkey with gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and green beans
- Dessert: Pumpkin cheesecake
When: All day on Nov. 26
Contact: Visit wolfgangssteakhousehawaii.com
Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
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