Here are our recommendations for budget friendly Mother’s Day dining across the Hawaiian Islands. There are options for dine-in, takeout, and homemade. Reservations (dine-in or takeout) are strongly suggested if available.

Our recommendations for budget friendly Mother’s Day dining. Image via Depositphotos_191498520
2023 Motherʻs Day dining ideas across the Hawaiian Islands
We focus on locally owned and national chain restaurants and grocers offering budget-friendly specials for Mother’s Day. Quantities are limited and holiday meals sell out in advance, so pre-order as early as possible.
(Listed by island, then alphabetically by restaurant name)
Whiskey Steak Wine (Hawaiʻi/Hilo) Mother’s Day special brunch buffet ($75/adult, $35/keiki) or 3-course prix fixe dinner ($56) with optional wine pairing.
Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar (Hawaiʻi/Kona) Breakfast and dinner menus and craft cocktails on the waterfront in Kona.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Hawai’i/Kohala, Maui/Wailea, O’ahu/south shore) celebrate Mom with Brunch on Saturday or Sunday, or a three-course prix fixe dinner menu.
Keoki’s Paradise (Kaua’i/Poipu) Weekend brunch and dinner nightly ala carte menus. 3-course early dinner chef tasting menu nightly ($29).
Ilima Terrace at the Grand Hyatt – Mother’s Day brunch. (Kaua’i/Poipu) Adults $60, Keiki $28. Reservations highly recommended.
Kilohana Mother’s Day (Kaua’i/Līhuʻe) special brunch menu $75/adult, $30/keiki.
Whole Foods Market (Maui/Kahului, O’ahu/Honolulu, Kailua) Mother’s Day Brunch to go serves 4 – $109.99.
88 Fresh Fish Market | Facebook (O’ahu/Chinatown) Customized fresh sashimi platter (1 lb to 6 lbs). Call or DM to order. Subject to availability. Pick up 5/14.
‘Alohilani Resort Mother’s Day Brunch (Oʻahu/Waikīkī) $90/adult, $55/ages 3 – 11. Reservations required.
A Catered Experience Turkey Package (Oʻahu/Waipahu) offers a Mother’s Day dinner package for approximately 10 people with Herb Crusted Prime Rib of Beef and sides for $395.00.
Ahi And Vegetable (O’ahu/’Ewa, Ala Moana, Kalihi) Locally sourced seafood fresh sashimi and sushi platters.
Basalt (Oʻahu/Waikīkī) offers menu of brunch and dinner Mother’s Day specials for dine-in and takeout.
Big City Diner (Oʻahu/multiple locations) offers a Mother’s Day breakfast family-pack serving 4-5 for $84.99 and prime rib dinner family-pack serving 4-5 for $199.99.
Boardroom Garden Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet | Eventbrite. Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with a delicious brunch buffet at The Garden at Boardroom in Kailua. Adult/$41, Keiki (5-10) $18.
Bucca di Beppo (Oʻahu/Kaka’ako) This Mother’s Day, bring Mom to Buca for a meal made with love. Celebrating at home? Choose a meal package (serves 5-10 for $65-$130) for pick up, curbside or, delivery 5/12-5/14.
Chef Chai Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Special (Oʻahu/Kakaʻako) offers an all-you-can-eat LOBSTER Buffet for $135/peson (50% children under 10) for dinner on May 13-14 and June 17-18 and brunch May 14 and June 18.
Dash of Sazon (Oʻahu/Chinatown) offers a Caribbean-inspired Mother’s Day brunch prix-fixe $5/adult, $25/keiki. Optional cocktail pairing.
DECK at Queen Kapiolani Hotel (Oʻahu/Waikīkī). Brunch & Buffet is back on Deck for Sunday, May 14th Sunday. Enjoy the la carte menu or for one-day only special brunch buffet for $90/person ($45/Keiki 4-12yo). Reservations required: Deck. Restaurant – Honolulu, HI | OpenTable
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ (O’ahu: Kalihi, Kapiolani, Kapolei, Mililani, Waikiki, Windward Mall). Special Mother’s Day Menu May 9-15, courses serving 2-12 persons $85-$580 ($42.50-$48.33 per person).
Over Easy Restaurant (Oʻahu/Kailua). Mother’s Day pastry box and custom decorated Strawberry Cream cake. Pre-order only, pick up 5/14.
ShoreFyre Fresh Grill & Bar (Oʻahu/Waikīkī-2 locations). Brunch, lunch, dinner and $5 mimosas 7 days a week.
Side Street Inn (O’ahu/Ala Moana, Kapahulu). Hawaiian style menu. Kapahulu May 14: Mother’s Day buffet $72/person, $36/keiki (5-11yo). Ala Moana May 12-14: dine-in and takeout menu specials.
Tikiʻs Grill & Bar (Oʻahu/Waikīkī) Mother’s Day buffet. $65/adult. $30/keikis (5-12).
Find more Mother’s Day dining deals: Restaurants open for Mother’s Day in Hawaii | OpenTable

Treat mom to a special meal on Mother’s D. Image via iStock-1204947517.
Mother’s Day Weekend events on our calendar
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