Where to go on Father’s Day 2025 – part 1

Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, June 15. Whether dad prefers steak, a buffet or seafood, check out these options:

Air Park Karaoke Lounge

Where: 510 Pi‘ikoi St. (second floor), Honolulu
What: In honor of Father’s Day, the business is offering 50% off any room rental on any Thursday during June when you bring your dad (or, if you’re a dad, when you bring your kids). The karaoke lounge recently launched its first zero-proof menu. Signature mocktails include Pink Passion, Melona Bliss, Lychee Dream and Tornado Twist.
When: Any Thursday during June
Contact: Call 808-591-8292 or visit airparkkaraoke.com

Artizen by MW

Where: 888 Kapiʻolani Blvd. Ste. 102, Honolulu
What: This Artizen Feast ($295) is designed to feed six people. It includes Caesar salad, corn and bacon hush puppies, smoked brisket, Andouille sausage, fried butterfish, coleslaw, corn on the cob, cornbread with garlic butter, roasted potatoes and a peanut butter s’mores candy bar for dessert. Preorder deadline is June 12.
When: June 15, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Contact: Preorder online at artizenbymw.com

Buffet at Hyatt

Where: Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort and Spa, 2424 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu
What: The Buffet at Hyatt is offering a Father’s Day brunch ($105 per person) and a Father’s Day dinner ($105 per person). Children ages 5 years and under eat free; children ages 6 to 12 years enjoy 50% off admission. Buffet highlights include rosemary and Hawaiian salt-crusted prime rib with au just and horseradish cream; grilled rack of lamb with mint yogurt; Alaskan snow crab legs; Goosepoint oysters; ‘ahi poke; made-to-order temaki handrolls; crab meat frittata; roasted Hawaiian kampachi with ponzu; pipikaula poke; a chocolate fountain; Oreo cheesecake with caramel drizzle and more.
When: June 15; brunch (seatings 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.) and dinner (seatings at 5 and 7 p.m.)
Contact: 808-923-1234

Dixie Grill BBQ & Crab Shack

Where: 99-016 Kamehameha Hwy., ‘Aiea
What: Enjoy a variety of specials during Father’s Day weekend, including a smoked beer-brined Cornish hen finished with the eatery’s dry rub and served with cornbread and two sides ($27); burger and beer special with one side and a 16-ounce beer ($22); and Lagerita, which is a margarita made in a 32-ounce mug and topped with a Modelo ($15). The burger and beer special features a Three Little Pigs burger, a combo of a beef patty with spicy pork sausage and pulled pork, topped with two strips of bacon in a brioche bun. The eatery will also have a Father’s Day raffle for a mug filled with goodies for Dad; customers must spend $75 at Dixie Grill during the first two weeks of June to be eligible. The winner will be announced on June 15.
When: June 14-15
Contact: Call 808-485-2722

Hy’s Steak House

Where: 2440 Kūhio Ave., Honolulu
What: This Father’s Day brunch buffet ($150 per guest, $75 for children ages 6 to 12 years, free admission for children ages 5 years and under) includes everything from Hy’s signature Caesar salad, dynamite ‘ahi poke and oysters on the half shell to smoked salmon eggs Benedict, Hy’s slow-roasted prime rib, marinated flank steak, steamed snow crab and banana fosters flambe for dessert. Note: a 1.5 hour dining time will be enforced.
When: June 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (last seating at 1 p.m.)
Contact: 808-922-5555

Kulu Kulu Cake

Where: Royal Hawaiian Center, 2233 Kalākaua Ave., Building B Level 2, Honolulu
What: Enjoy a limited-time selection of Father’s Day desserts, including a Father’s Day beer roll ($17.50) — an airy chocolate roll cake shaped like a beer mug — and Father’s Day Beard bear puff ($6.50). The latter features a decorated chocolate cream puff with a bearded bear motif.  
When: June 13-15
Contact: Call 808-931-0915

MW Restaurant

Where: 888 Kapiʻolani Blvd. Ste. 201, Honolulu
What: This MW Feast ($695) is designed to feed 6 to 8 people. It includes ‘ahi poke nachos, crab cakes, truffle mushroom arancini, ginger chicken salad, seafood boil (lobster, shrimp and clams, sausage, corn and potatoes), Brandt Brand prime rib with au jus and wasabi sour cream, roasted vegetables, and an 8-inch Hibiki Japanese whiskey “dream cake.” Pre-order deadline is June 12.
When: June 15, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Contact: Pre-order online at mwrestaurant.com

Quiora Waikīkī

Where: The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikīkī Beach, 383 Kālaimoku St., Honolulu
What: This Father’s Day brunch buffet ($125 per guest, $63 for children ages 6-12 years, free admission for keiki ages 5 years and under) includes slow-roasted prime rib, crispy Mountain View Farms pork belly, smoked baby back ribs, Pacific oysters, king crab tails, snow crab claws, doughnut ice cream sandwiches, apple banana croissant bread pudding with crème anglaise and more. Guests can enjoy a two-hour dining period.
When: June 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Contact: 808-729-9757

Sushi You

Where: 1296 S. Beretania St. Ste. 103, Honolulu
What: Sushi You is usually closed on Sundays, but will be open on Father’s Day and offering its omakase ($110 per person). The omakase features around 13 courses, including chutoro ‘ahi nachos, octopus carpaccio, smoked salmon with lotus root, assorted sashimi and a variety of nigiri. The eatery is BYOB.
When: June 15, 5-9 p.m.
Contact: 808-593-8464

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse

Where: Royal Hawaiian Center, 2301 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu
What: This Waikīkī steakhouse is offering a Father’s Day Prime Rib-eye dinner. The prix fixe ($150 per person) Father’s Day menu includes a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon, Wolfgang’s signature extra thick slice of bacon, a 24-26 ounce Prime bone-in rib-eye steak, and sides of mashed potatoes and creamed spinach.
When: June 15, 11 a.m. to close
Contact: Call 808-922-3600

Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.