DINE OUT AT ONE OF THESE FOUR RESTAURANTS FOR CHRISTMAS
BY: MARIA KANAI
Make Christmas day extra special by visiting one of these restaurants around Hawaii that?s serving up delicious food for dinner. Think beyond roast turkey or carved ham with mashed potatoes (though there?s nothing wrong with that!) ? these are all establishments known for local flair and being creative with their dishes, which is why seats fill up early. Be sure to call ahead to make reservations so you and your family have a place to dine out.
Maui – MERRIMANS HAWAII
Start with an amuse bouche of Hamakua mushroom bisque, appetizer choice of tako and country bread, Tamimi farm tomato, avocado and jicama salad, hapa poke, hot seared ono, hirabara baby romaine salad or house-made cavatelli pasta. The main course is your choice of roasted prime filet mignon, macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi, double cut Colorado lamb chops, pan-seared opakapaka and Kauai shrimp and vegetable wellington. Finish with dessert you can share with the table: chocolate flourless cake, strawberry shortcake and ginger cake. Gluten-free and vegan options are available.
December 25, $105 per person, $50 for keiki, Merriman?s Hawaii -Kapalua, 1 Bay Club Place, (808) 669-6400
Oahu – MAHINA & SUN?S
Along with the traditional menu, The Surfjack Hotel?s restaurant will offer a three-course meal. For the first course, choose between creamy kabocha soup or fresh beet salad. Main dish entr