Preparing the perfect Thanksgiving feast usually requires a lot of energy. Kick back, relax and indulge courtesy of one of our list's 10 tasty eateries, so you can have a Turkey Day that's less work but just as delicious.
Thanksgiving at Wolfgang's Steakhouse
Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with spectacular views of Waikiki, Diamond Head and Kewalo Harbor. Gaze seaside while savoring 53’s prix fixe dinner special with all the fixings including half an oven-roasted turkey with homemade gravy, herb stuffing and mashed potatoes. Pumpkin cheesecake delights for dessert as the sun sets over the water. Focus your energy on the delicious holiday meal and the elegant ambience with your loved ones without the time-consuming hassle of preparing and cleaning up Thanksgiving dinner at home. 53 Auahi St., Honolulu, 536.5353, 53bythesea.com
November 25, owner and executive chef Toshihiro Kobayashi presents Thanksgiving dinner with an Italian and French flair. For two seatings only, Bernini’s will be plating a six course affair with standout dishes like turkey and foie gras with blueberry chutney as antipasto, cappuccino style Hawaiian pumpkin soup and tagliatelle with turkey ragu and truffle. End Thanksgiving dinner on a sweet note with cranberry mascarpone cheese semifreddo before heading home to a clean kitchen sans dirty dishes. 1218 Waimanu St., Honolulu, 591.8400, berninihonolulu.com
Executive chef Jonathan Mizukami brings his Michelin-star experience to the Kahala Resort. It's a special Thanksgiving dinner event with a spread that's out of this world. Dishes on the tasting menu include smoked tuna and bacon royal, hand-rolled corn agnolotti with truffles and a fall “jardiniere" featuring vegetables from Oprah’s farm. Dinner includes an optional wine-pairing. 5000 Kahala Ave., Honolulu, 739.8811, hokuskahala.com
For an exceptional holiday and a modern French twist, eat at La Vie this Thanksgiving. The menu is family-style and comes with oysters and caviar, beet and endive salad, foie gras parfait and roasted Maine scallops for appetizers. Choose from mouth-watering main courses including hay smoked turkey with black truffle farce and a huckleberry jus, brioche stuffed squash, and wild mushroom au gratin with kale, chestnuts and gruyere cheese. 383 Kalaimoku St., Waikiki, 729.9729, laviewaikiki.com
Thanksgiving dinner awaits at Lineage, the Shops at Wailea’s Asian fusion favorite. Two prix fixe menus featuring Turkey Day classics and fusion-filled delights steal the show, a meat-loving and vegetarian menu respectively, both at reduced prices for keiki. The five-course meal includes mushroom stuffing, New York strip loin or cauliflower steak, and shrimp or veggie chow fun, all washed down with pani popo sweet rolls. A takeout family-of-four meal kit is also available. 3750 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, 879.8800, lineagemaui.com
Assorted plates at Lineage
From Bob Longhi’s family to yours, give thanks and enjoy tasty holiday cuisine from Longhi’s location in the Shops at Wailea. Menu options stray slightly from traditional Thanksgiving pickings, but are delicious nonetheless. Savory dishes include eggplant parmesan, prime rib and seared ahi made with the freshest local ingredients for a meal to be grateful for. 3750 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, 891.8883, longhis.com
This Thanksgiving, indulge in holiday favorites guilt-free. For dine-in and takeout, Moku Roots’ healthy Thanksgiving fare abounds. The vegan and gluten-free sampling platter features plays on favorites like mac and cheeze, mashed potatoes with gravy, kabocha squash casserole with marshmallows and green bean casserole. Also included is a special Thanksgiving salad of seasonal flavors with greens, onion, kabocha and macadamia nuts toasted in herb vinaigrette. For a tasty treat, delectable pumpkin pie seals the meal. 335 Keawe St., Ste. 211, Lahaina, 214.5106, mokuroots.com
The Shops at Wailea’s feature steakhouse is serving up Thanksgiving with a special holiday menu including all the classics and then some. Choose from a salad or lobster bisque before chowing down on oven roasted turkey with cranberry relish, homemade gravy and Ruth’s signature sausage and herb stuffing. Sides are a must with mouth-watering comfort food options such as garlic mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole and creamed spinach. Preorder to enjoy Ruth’s Thanksgiving offerings from home. 3750 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, 874.8880, ruthschris.com
‘Tis the season to celebrate the ultimate in holiday cuisine at TBD...by Vikram Garg, located at The Lotus Honolulu Hotel overlooking stunning views of Kapiolani Park at Diamond Head. “Not only is holiday dining a favorite, but nothing makes me happier than to see loved ones share a meal together, to smile, laugh, salute and reflect on the treasures of life,” says chef Vikram Garg. Gather for a delicious choice of tried-and-true roasted organic turkey with giblet gravy, ribeye steak with Bordelaise jus, or lobster and shrimp hot pot in a seafood nage, with wine pairing available. Starters include a charcuterie and cheese board with Lehua honey and a creamy popcorn soup with smoked butter, and an array of family-style sides like cranberry chutney or green apple and sage stuffing. For dessert, indulge in a slice of pecan pie with bourbon ice cream. A To-Go feast can also be picked up and enjoyed in the comfort of home. Chef Garg takes familiar dishes and enhances them with global flavor, and his innovative Thanksgiving meal sticks true to that philosophy. 2885 Kalakaua Ave., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, 791.5164, tbdhawaii.com
Popcorn soup at TBD...by Vikram Garg
This season, the Royal Hawaiian Center’s premier steakhouse’s Thanksgiving feast hits the spot. Begin with Wolfgang’s signature toasty warm butternut squash soup before digging into the star of the meal: the turkey. Hand-carved roasted turkey will be served with all the fixings from gravy and stuffing to sides such as mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and green beans. Pumpkin cheesecake concludes the meal but everyone knows that leftovers are the best part of the holiday. Takeout or delivery are also available. 2301 Kalakaua Ave., 922.3600, Waikiki, wolfgangssteakhouse.jp
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