Easter is quickly approaching. Do you need to make reservations for a family meal out? Here are a few options around town.
>> 3660 on the Rise: Brunch buffet features waffle and omelet stations, and prime rib. Cost: $52, adults; $22, children ages 3-10. The restaurant is at 3660 Waialae Ave. Reserve at 737-1177. Info: 3660.com.
>> A Cup of Tea: A cute place to wear your Easter best. Guests can dine on something light such as scones and tea ($10.95) or something hearty such as soup, salad, tea sandwiches, scones, dessert and tea ($30.95). The shop is in Kailua at 407 Uluniu St. Call 230-8832 or visit acupoftea.com.
>> Beachhouse at the Moana: Keiki will enjoy the Easter egg hunt, and adults will enjoy a brunch featuring oysters, snow crab clusters, omelets prepared to order, a sushi station, three carving stations (prime rib, rack of lamb and roasted suckling pig), classic Benedicts, desserts and more. The brunch runs from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and costs $69 for adults, $35 for children ages 6 to 12. Children’s cost includes an Easter egg hunt and an appearance by the Easter Bunny from 9:05 to 9:30 a.m. The egg hunt begins at 8:15 a.m. and is divided by age groups into 10-minute intervals. The hunt ends at 9:25 a.m. The restaurant is in the Moana Surfrider Hotel, 2365 Kalakaua Ave. Reservations are required: Call Mason at 923-2811. Reservations for the brunch can be made at 921-4600. Info: beachhousewaikiki.com/seasonal- events.
>> Blue Note Hawaii: The music club begins its Gospel Brunch service that will be held every Sunday. For $47 ($39.95 for kamaaina with ID) enjoy a drink (choice of bloody mary, mimosa, house red or white wine, beer, or orange or guava juice), fresh fruit plate, an entree (choice of pineapple upside down pancake, sweet bread roll French toast, kalua pig hash with two eggs, crabcake eggs Benedict with red miso hollandaise, fried rice loco moco, or chef’s three-egg omelet) and coffee, soda or iced tea, while the Blue Note Gospel Choir provides the entertainment. Doors open at 11 a.m., show begins at 1 p.m. First come, first seated. Call 777-4890 or go to bluenotehawaii.com. Blue Note Hawaii is at 2335 Kalakaua Ave., inside the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort.
>> Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar: Go Italian this Easter with chef Donato Loperfido’s creations. From noon to 10:30 p.m. Loperfido is offering the following specials in addition to his regular fare: Stracciatella Pugliese ($14), Coscia di Agnello Arrosto ($28), Pesce al Cartoccio ($34), Paglia e Fieno ($25), Osso Buco for two ($75), Tagliata ($36) and, for dessert, Profiterole ($12). The restaurant is in the Royal Hawaiian Center, Building B, Level 1. Reserve at 922-3400 or at opentable.com and illupino.com.
>> Noi Thai Cuisine: Easter brunch at the new Thai restaurant costs $29.95 and includes soup and salad, choice of one entree (crispy garlic chicken, Thai-style loco moco, prawn pad Thai or red curry chicken), black sticky rice pudding and Thai iced tea or coffee. Adults who purchase the special meal or any entree will receive a $25 gift certificate for their next visit. The Easter special is available from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Regular menu will also be available. Noi Thai is in the Royal Hawaiian Center, Building C, Level 3, between Wolfgang’s Steakhouse and Forever 21. Reserve at 664-4039 or at opentable.com. Info: noithaicuisine.com.
>> Odori-ko: Easter celebration, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., features a chance to snap a picture with the Easter Bunny (bring a camera) and a chance to win prizes. There’s also a $5 special menu for kids 10 and under. The restaurant is in the Kapiolani Business Center, 1680 Kapiolani Blvd. Reserve at 955-6555. To see the lunch menu, go to odori-ko.com.
>> The Pineapple Room: The Easter buffet includes carving stations of Chinese roast pork with bao buns, roast turkey with stuffing, and kiawe honey- and cinnamon-glazed ham; made-to-order omelets, kalua pig hash and fried eggs, lamb meatballs, oysters, lox and bagels, desserts and more. Cost: $55, $25 for children ages 5 to 12. The Pineapple Room is in Macy’s at Ala Moana, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Reserve at 945-6573. Info: alanwongs.com.
>> The Royal Hawaiian Resort: The Monarch Room will be filled with delicious items for the hotel’s Easter buffet. Lineup includes pastries from The Royal Bakeshop, a raw bar, Pink Palace Pancakes, Shinsato Farms crispy roast-pork belly, prime rib, steamed crab legs and more. Cost is $85, $42 for children ages 12 and below. The resort is at 2259 Kalakaua Ave. Reserve at 921-4600.
>> Sheraton Princess Kaiulani: There’s more than just ono food being offered here. Catch the Te Moana Nui dinner show and dine on chef Chris Kirksey’s Easter meal before taking a Polynesian journey back in time. The buffet spread at Pikake Terrace includes an assortment of sushi, shrimp, bone-in ham, prime rib, steamed crab legs, lamb, chocolate banana bread pudding, a sundae bar and more. Cost: $105, $78.75 children ages 5-12. A deluxe dinner show is also available for $155 and includes a grilled rib-eye dinner, table service and a mixed cocktail. Cocktail shows for adults and children are $60 and $45; buffet-only is $55 and $25. The buffet will run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. The hotel is at 120 Kaiulani Ave. For more information call 921-4600 or go to princess-kaiulani.com/show.
>> Star of Honolulu: Take a 2-1/2-hour cruise on the ocean to celebrate the holiday. Activities will include an onboard egg hunt and prizes for the keiki, an array of cultural activities, a chance to spot whales, and a Taste of Hawaii buffet featuring roast beef, teriyaki chicken, lomilomi salmon and more. The boat leaves Aloha Tower Marketplace at noon. Cost: $69. With each paying adult, one child’s (ages 3 to 11) ticket will be available at a special rate of $10; additional children are $42. Kamaaina and military rates available with valid IDs. To reserve call 983-7827 (983-STAR) or go to star ofhonolulu.com.
>> The Willows: Visit with the Easter Bunny at The Willows’ Annual Easter buffet, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Features a wide array of dishes. Cost: $51.95, $25.95 keiki ages 4-10. Valet parking: $3. Don’t forget the Easter egg hunt at 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. The Willows is at 901 Hausten St. Reserve at 952-9200. Info: willowshawaii.com.
>> Wolfgang’s Steakhouse: Easter brunch ($39.95) features a cocktail, soup or salad, entree (eggs Benedict, French toast with bacon, omelet, rigatoni bolognese or, for $10 extra, petit filet mignon) and coffee or tea. From 11 a.m to 3 p.m. Wolfgang’s is in the Royal Hawaiian Center, Building C, Level 3. Info: wolfgangs steakhouse.net.
>> Wood & Bucket: The Waikiki Sand Villa eatery features a buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items include salads, appetizers, omelets, tempura, shrimp, oysters, prime rib, French toast and more. Cost: $35, $16 children ages 5-11. Wood & Bucket is at 2375 Ala Wai Blvd. Reserve at 922-4744.
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