Here are a few recommendations for a budget-friendly holiday dinner across the Hawaiian Islands. There are options for dinners to-go and as well as dine-in at restaurants. Order or reserve well in advance as most sell out a week or two before Thanksgiving Day.
2024 Thanksgiving dinners to-go across the Hawaiian Islands
We focus on locally owned restaurants and national chains offering budget-friendly Thanksgiving dinners (we aim for $50 or less per person but include other popular locations).
- Quantities are limited and holiday meals sell out in advance, so pre-order as early as possible. Most require payment in full and specify pickup hours.
(Listed alphabetically by business name)
Local restaurants & grocers
A Catered Experience Turkey Package (Oʻahu/Waipahu) offers a complete dinner package for approximately 8 people with turkey, sides, and dessert for $238.75.
Basalt (Honolulu/Waikīkī) offers a Turkey dinner to go with sides and dessert, serving 4-6 people for $250.
Big City Diner (Oʻahu/multiple locations) For Thanksgiving, they offer a turkey dinner complete with sides and dessert for $159.99. Available until sold out only at Kailua, Pearlridge East, Waipio, and Windward Mall.
Chef Chai’s Special Thanksgiving (Honolulu/Kakaʻako) Wiki Wiki Dinner Box includes starters, turkey, sides, and dessert. Small Box for Two $175, Large Box for four $320.
DECK at Queen Kapiolani Hotel (Honolulu/Waikīkī). Heat-and-Serve Family Meal Pickup with turkey and all of the traditional fixings and dessert (serves 4 – 5) for $250. Also offers dine-in.
Eating House 1849 — Roy Yamaguchi (Honolulu/Waikīkī) Turkey Dinner with sides and dessert serves 2 for $85. Dine-in also available.
Foodland Grocery Stores (Hawaiʻi, Maui, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu) has ready-to-heat holiday dinners include turkey or prime rib, side dishes, and dessert. Dinners serve 4-10 persons for are $90-190. Availability varies by store; order early for best selection. More info: Thanksgiving Dinner – Foodland Super Market
Guava Smoked (Honolulu/Kalihi & Kapahulu, Pearlridge) offers a takeout menu of smoked meats and seafood from $60-$220, serving 12-15. They also offer pans of side dishes and pupu platters.
Home – Hy’s Steak House (Honolulu/Waikīkī) is offering a Thanksgiving ‘Ohana Feast with Prime Rib & Turkey with side and desserts serving 6 for $450. More info: THANKSGIVING ‘OHANA FEAST-TO-GO – G.LION HAWAII
Over Easy Restaurant (Oʻahu/Kailua). Take home Turkey Roulade dinner with sides and dessert feeds 4-6 for $265. Preorder only.
Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar (Hawaiʻi/Kona) Heat-and-Eat Thanksgiving dinner with slow-roasted white meat turkey sides, and dessert, serves 4 for $170. Also offers dine-in Thanksgiving Day. More info: Thanksgiving Heat & Serve Meal for Pick Up — Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar
Peace Cafe | 100% Vegan Restaurant (Honolulu/Kalihi) is offering a Seitan Turkey Dinner with sides and dessert for $29.99/person. Pickup only.
Timers Supermarkets (Kauaʻi, Maui, Oʻahu) Take home Thanksgiving Dinner with choice of entrée (ham, turkey, or prime rib) for $120-150 that include sides and dessert, serving 6-8 persons. They also offer a wide range of holiday platters from $15-$180. More info: Holiday Dinner Meals and Platters | Times Supermarket
Young’s Fishmarket (Honolulu/Kalihi, Kapolei). Take home Hawaiian style Thanksgiving meal. $185 for the meal feeding 6+ people. More info: YFM | Young’s Fish Market (@youngsfishmarket) • Instagram
Zippy’s (Hawai’i/Hilo, Maui/Kahului, O’ahu/multiple locations) offers Half and Whole Turkey dinner with sides serving 4-10 for $120-$205. More info: Zippy’s Restaurants Catering – Order Online
53 By The Sea Thanksgiving (Honolulu/Kewalo) is offering takeaway packages. Standard Turkey dinner with sides & dessert serves 4/$200. Deluxe package with Prime Rib & Seafood with sides & dessert serves 8/$550.
National/International hotels/restaurants and grocers
M.A.C. 24/7 Turkey on the Run (Honolulu/Waikīkī) inside Hilton Waikīkī Beach. Ready-to-heat Thanksgiving feast with sides & pie serves 8-10 for $250.
TEX808 BBQ & Brews (Oʻahu/Hawaii Kai, Moanalua, Waikīkī) Take home Smoked Turkey Breast or Prime Rib feast with sides and dessert to feed 4-6 people for $159 or $249. More info: THANKSGIVING | TEX 808 Website
Walmart (Hawaiʻi, Kauaʻi, Maui, Oʻahu). Ingredients to get your holiday meal started—including must-haves for making turkey, sides & more—for up to 8 people. More info: Holiday meal for under $7 per person* Recipe – Walmart.com
Whole Foods Market (Maui/Kahului, O’ahu/Honolulu, Kailua) offers a Classic Roast Whole Turkey Meal serving 12 for $239.99. More info: Order Catering from Whole Foods Market Near You
2024 Restaurants open Thanksgiving Day across the Hawaiian Islands
Most restaurants in across Hawai’i offer a special Thanksgiving brunch or dinner. Every hotel in Waikīkī has something special to offer but can be quite expensive ($115-$125 per person and up). We’ve hunted down the more modest offerings. We focus on a budget-friendly options across a wide variety of cuisines, including traditional Thanksgiving menus (most with typical Hawaiian flair) as well as a range of menus from American comfort foods to international cuisines.
Reservations fill up fast but calling a location directly can sometimes get you a table with a non-refundable credit card deposit. Eating early or later is another possibility for last minute reservations. More than a few allow walk-ins, especially casual eateries.
Basalt (Honolulu/Waikīkī) offers a 3-course Roast Turkey Dinner for $50/person.
Black Angus (Cattle Company Steakhouse) (Oʻahu/Pearl City) Open Thanksgiving Day featuring Traditional Turkey Dinner for $31.99pp (Kids’ Dinner $14.99), along with their regular menu.
DECK at Queen Kapiolani Hotel (Honolulu/Waikīkī). Dine-in Thanksgiving Dinner with roast turkey and sides for $41, available all day. Also offers take-home dinner.
Eating House 1849 — Roy Yamaguchi (Honolulu/Waikīkī) Holiday prix fixe menu. Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner with salad and dessert $58 per person. Regular dinner menu also available.
Kuhio Avenue Food Hall | Waikīkī. Kuhio Ave Food Hall at the International Market Place has something for everyone in the family with offerings that include pizza, burgers, Greek, Mexican, and Italian foods. Most open 11am-9pm daily.
Lulu’s Restaurant (luluswaikiki.com) (Honolulu/Waikīkī) is offering a Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner with sides for $40/adult. A dessert menu and a limited menu of other items is also available, such as Loco Moco, several Burgers, and Steaks.
M.A.C. 24/7 Thanksgiving Dinner (Honolulu/Waikīkī) inside Hilton Waikīkī Beach had a prix fixe 5-course menu with a range of choices for $60/adult, $40/keiki & kupuna.
Mitsuwa Marketplace | Japanese Grocery (Honolulu/Waikīkī) on the 2nd floor of the International Market Place usually has a variety of grab-and-go options including sushi, bento, and other deli items.
Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar (Hawaiʻi/Kona) Full dinner menu available along with a Thanksgiving Dinner special starting at 3:00PM. Dinner to go also available.
Rainbow Drive-In Hawaii (Honolulu/Kalihi) 1339 North School St is the only Rainbow location open on Thanksgiving Day, 8am – 4pm. Serving their regular menu. More info: Kalihi Menu – Rainbow Drive-In (rainbowdrivein.com)
ShoreFyre Fresh Grill & Bar (Waikīkī/2 locations). Regular menu all day (breakfast lunch, dinner).
Tikiʻs Grill & Bar (Honolulu/Waikīkī) offers a dine-in pre-fixe Thanksgiving Turkey dinner for $59pp. Regular menu NOT available. More info: Tiki’s Thanksgiving Day Menu | OpenTable
Waikele Country Club (golfwaikele.com) (Oʻahu/Waipahu), 94-200 Paioa Place, Waipahu, HI 96797) invites you and your ohana for a Thanksgiving Day Brunch Buffet. The first seating is from 9:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Second seating is from 12:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. Adults: $84, children (4-9) $49. Reservations are required—book online at golfwaikele.com or call (808) 676-1199.
More Thanksgiving Dinner options: Restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day in Hawaii | OpenTable
Traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner and side dishes – Depositphotos.com
2023 Restaurants open Thanksgiving Day across the Hawaiian Islands
(As we verify these offerings from last year, we’ll move them to the above list. Last checked 11/2/2024.)
Crackin Kitchen (Honolulu/Waikīkī). Serves up Hawaiian-Cajun Cuisine in a family fun atmosphere where eating with your hands and sharing food are part of the experience.
Kauai Beach Resort & Spa (Kauaʻi/Līhuʻe). Local style Thanksgiving Dinner buffet. $60 per person.
Liliha Cafe & Bakery (Oʻahu/multiple locations). Coffee shop serving regular menu until 3PM.
Zippy’s (Hawaiʻi/Hilo, Maui/Kahului, O’ahu/multiple locations). Open for Take Out and Dine-In from their regular menu.
Thanksgiving Weekend events on our calendar
Listed below are events on our calendar for the long Thanksgiving Weekend, including holiday festivities and other activities.
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