
Oahu Lifestyle & Dining Guide
Celebrate Thanksgiving with festive restaurant dinners, local favorites and convenient holiday meals to enjoy at home.

Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026! Skip the hassle of cooking at home and enjoy one of the many ʻono Thanksgiving meals being served across Oahu.
Whether you're looking for a festive restaurant buffet, a traditional turkey dinner or a complete holiday feast to enjoy at home, there are plenty of delicious options to choose from this year. From Waikiki to the North Shore, local restaurants and resorts are preparing special menus to help you celebrate with family and friends.
Be sure to call ahead, make reservations or place your pre-orders early. Many holiday meals have limited availability!
Thanksgiving 2026 at a Glance
Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Dining options: Restaurant buffets, prix fixe menus and family-style dinners.
Takeout options: Whole turkeys, complete family meals and individual holiday plates.
Dine-In Options
Enjoy Thanksgiving without the dishes. These Oahu restaurants and resorts are offering special holiday dining experiences.
Ala Moana / Kakaʻako
Merriman's Honolulu
$140 adult | $45 child (12 and younger)
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a three-course, farm-to-table dinner at Merriman's Honolulu. The special holiday menu features seasonal ingredients and Merriman's signature approach to locally sourced cuisine, with traditional Thanksgiving favorites, including turkey and all the trimmings. Guests can choose an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Reservations are limited, and the regular à la carte menu will not be available. Reservations required.
1108 Auahi St., #170, Honolulu
North Shore
The Ritz-Carlton Oahu, Turtle Bay
$205 adult | $102.50 child (ages 5-12)
Enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner buffet at The Ritz-Carlton Oahu, Turtle Bay. The holiday spread features roasted turkey, slow-roasted prime rib, Kahuku cornbread stuffing, a poke station, fresh seafood, snow crab claws and a variety of seasonal sides and desserts, including pumpkin pie and salted caramel apple tart. Seating times begin at 4:15 p.m. and continue through 6:15 p.m. Reservations recommended.
57-091 Kamehameha Hwy., Kahuku
Waikiki
100 Sails Restaurant & Bar
Brunch: $111 adult | $55.50 child (ages 6-10)
Dinner: $109 adult | $54.50 child (ages 6-10)
Enjoy Thanksgiving brunch or dinner with an ocean view at 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar at Prince Waikiki. Both buffets feature holiday favorites, including roasted turkey, kiawe-smoked prime rib and brisket, along with ʻahi poke, sashimi, snow crab legs, salt and pepper shrimp and an assortment of desserts. Brunch also includes breakfast favorites, a waffle station and an omelet station. Brunch is served from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., while dinner is available from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Call 808-944-4494.
100 Holomoana St., Honolulu
Beachhouse at the Moana Surfrider
$155 adult | $75 child (12 and younger)
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a festive buffet at Beachhouse at the Moana Surfrider. Highlights include chilled crab, sushi, fresh Pacific oysters, a carving station with roasted turkey, prime rib and whole suckling pig, locally caught steamed fish, Kona lobster pasta and an assortment of desserts. Dinner begins at 3:30 p.m. Call 808-921-4600.
2365 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu
Side Street Inn
$185 (serves 4-5 people)
Side Street Inn is serving a family-style Thanksgiving prix fixe meal featuring smoked kalua turkey, garlic mashed potatoes, Portuguese sausage stuffing, turkey gravy, potato mac salad, cranberry sauce and farmer's salad. The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with seating limited to two hours. Reservations recommended. Call 808-739-3939.
280 Beach Walk Ave., #107, Honolulu
STRIPSTEAK Waikiki
$129 per person | $32 child (10 and younger)
Celebrate Thanksgiving island-style at STRIPSTEAK Waikiki with a three-course holiday menu. Entrée choices include roasted heritage turkey with classic stuffing and cranberry, miso-broiled Ora king salmon, roasted mahi mahi or an Angus filet mignon. Finish with a choice of apple crisp cheesecake or pumpkin crunch pie. Served from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. Call 808-896-2545.
2330 Kalakaua Ave., #330, Honolulu
The Buffet at Hyatt – Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
$110 per person | Children ages 6-12: 50% off | Children 5 and younger: $5.99
Enjoy a Thanksgiving buffet at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki featuring carved turkey and prime rib, crispy five-spice lechon, sashimi, snow crab and an assortment of holiday favorites and desserts. Seating times are 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dining is limited to 90 minutes. Additional tax and service charges apply.
2424 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu
Lulu's Waikiki
$40 per person
Looking for a casual Thanksgiving dinner? Lulu's Waikiki is offering a traditional turkey dinner with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, candied yams, corn and a dinner roll. Served from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Reservations available through OpenTable.
2586 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu
Thanksgiving To-Go Options
Prefer to celebrate at home? These restaurants and local businesses offer prepared holiday meals, turkeys and sides to make Thanksgiving dinner easier.
Ala Moana / Kakaʻako
53 by the Sea
Standard (feeds 4 people): $275 | Deluxe (feeds 8 people): $650
Bring home a special Thanksgiving feast from 53 by the Sea. The standard package includes a half turkey, Duchess roasted garlic potatoes, Small Kine Farm mushroom and vegetable casserole, Maʻo Greens salad, roasted carrots, pineapple-cranberry sauce, gravy, Mountain View ham and apple bread pudding, and pumpkin crème caramel. The deluxe package includes a whole turkey, prime rib with green peppercorn sauce, roasted garlic potatoes, honey-roasted ʻulu and ʻuala, salad, vegetables, ham and apple bread pudding, pumpkin crème caramel and spiced apple tarte tatin. Pick up on Thanksgiving Day from 8 a.m. to noon. Pre-order online or call 808-536-5353.
53 Ahui St., Honolulu
Aliʻi Fish Market
$395 (feeds 6-8 people)
Aliʻi Fish Market's Thanksgiving package combines traditional holiday favorites with local flavors. The take-home meal includes a 10-pound kiawe-smoked whole turkey, cremini mushroom gravy, kalo and ʻuala stuffing, red wine cranberry sauce, potato purée, two pounds of fresh spicy lomi ʻahi poke, local greens, Bakehouse rolls and macadamia nut pumpkin crunch. Pre-order by November 21 at 6 p.m. Pick up November 25 from noon to 5 p.m. Call 808-892-1299.
2320 S. King St., Honolulu
Waikiki
Hy's Steak House
$585 (feeds 8-10 people)
Let Hy's Steak House prepare your Thanksgiving feast with its ʻOhana Feast-To-Go. The package includes cornbread, roasted beet salad, a 10- to 12-pound roasted turkey with cranberry sauce and giblet gravy, 4.5- to 5-pound slow-roasted prime rib with au jus and creamed horseradish, traditional stuffing, country mashed potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower mornay, pumpkin pie and apple crisp. Additional side dishes are available for purchase. Pick up Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free delivery is available to select Honolulu areas, with additional delivery fees for some locations. Orders close November 19. Order online.
2440 Kuhio Ave., Honolulu
Basalt Waikiki
$250 (feeds 4 people)
Basalt Waikiki is offering a Thanksgiving turkey-to-go package featuring a half turkey, honey-roasted ham, mashed potatoes, focaccia stuffing, turkey gravy, pineapple casserole, roasted root vegetables, spiced cranberry sauce and pumpkin sticky toffee pudding. Meals are chilled and include reheating instructions. Pre-orders must be placed by November 19. Pick up November 24-26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
2255 Kuhio Ave., Honolulu
Zippy's
Whole turkey package: $214.95 (feeds 8-10) | Half turkey package: $124.95 (feeds 4) | Whole turkey only: $95.95
For more than 20 years, Zippy's has helped local families celebrate Thanksgiving with its heat-and-eat holiday meals. The whole turkey package includes a 10- to 12-pound turkey, three pounds of stuffing, four pounds of mashed potatoes, four pounds of poultry gravy, cranberry-pineapple relish and 12 King's Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls. The half turkey package includes similar sides in smaller portions. Whole turkeys are also available separately. Pick up Wednesday, November 25, or Thanksgiving Day, November 26. Order online.
Various locations across Oahu
Honolulu
Big City Diner
Complete meal: $159.99
Big City Diner's Thanksgiving Big Meal To-Go includes a freshly roasted half turkey, Portuguese sausage stuffing, garlic smashed potatoes, homemade giblet gravy, baked cinnamon sweet potatoes, sweet roasted corn, cranberry-Maui pineapple relish and eight pieces of Grandma's macadamia nut pumpkin crunch. All items are ready to reheat. Available for pickup on Thanksgiving Day. Order online.
Kailua, Pearlridge and Waipio locations
Chef Chai
Wiki Wiki Small Box (feeds 2 people): $175 | Wiki Wiki Large Box (feeds 4 people): $320
Chef Chai's Thanksgiving boxes feature an Alaskan king crab cake appetizer, organic Big Island baby greens, roasted kabocha pumpkin and lobster bisque, pre-sliced roasted turkey, Granny Smith apple and raisin bread stuffing, cranberry apricot chutney, mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, giblet gravy and classic pumpkin pie. Pick up Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 808-585-0011.
1009 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu
Side Street Inn
Local-Style Kalua Turkey Plate: $36
Enjoy a local-style Thanksgiving meal without preparing the entire feast. Side Street Inn's takeout turkey plate includes smoked kalua turkey, garlic mashed potatoes, Portuguese sausage stuffing, potato mac salad, turkey gravy and cranberry sauce. Pick up Thanksgiving Day from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Waikiki and Hopaka. Pre-orders recommended. Call 808-739-3939.
280 Beach Walk Ave., #107, Honolulu
Various Locations
Foodland
Premium turkey dinner: $129.99 (feeds 8-10) | Turkey breast dinner: $89.99 (feeds up to 5) | Prime rib dinner: $149.99 (feeds 4-6) | Dinner from our chefs: $199.99 (feeds 8-10)
Foodland is offering several Thanksgiving meal packages, including a traditional whole turkey dinner with Portuguese sausage and sweet bread stuffing, green bean casserole, garlic mashed potatoes, cranberry chutney, gravy and pumpkin pie. Other options include a turkey breast dinner, a prime rib dinner and a chef-prepared whole turkey meal. Order deadlines vary by package, with several orders due November 18. Pick up November 25-27 during store hours. Order online.
Various Foodland locations across Oahu
Planning Your Thanksgiving Meal?
A little planning can make the holiday more enjoyable. Before making your reservations or placing an order, keep these tips in mind:
- Reserve restaurant seating early, especially for larger groups.
- Confirm whether listed prices include tax, gratuity or service charges.
- Check pre-order deadlines and holiday pickup dates.
- Ask whether takeout meals arrive hot or chilled with reheating instructions.
- Confirm portion sizes and any available substitutions or dietary accommodations.
- Call ahead to verify menus, availability and operating hours.
However you choose to celebrate Thanksgiving—sharing a homemade meal, enjoying dinner at a favorite restaurant or supporting local businesses—we hope your holiday is filled with good food, friendship and ʻohana.
From all of us at Locations, happy Thanksgiving!
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