Five Ways to
Celebrate Mom
Elegant overwater dinners in Kona. Barefoot beachside brunch in Waikoloa. Laidback Coconut Coast vibes in Kauaʻi. However Mom wants her day, we've got a table for her.
The best Mother's Day tables in Hawaiʻi
Elegant overwater dinners. Barefoot beachside brunch. Sunset cocktails above the reef. Luana Hospitality Group's five oceanfront restaurants are each a little different, and all of them are celebrating Mom with special menus this Mother's Day.
Kai Eats + Drinks
Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi Island · Kona Waterfront
Oceanfront lanai · Reservations welcome · Walk-ins accepted
Huggo's
Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi Island · Over-water dining since 1969
Kailua-Kona's original overwater restaurant · Reservations highly recommended
Lava Lava Beach Club — Waikoloa
ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay, Waikoloa · Beachfront dining
Toes in the sand · Beachfront brunch and dinner · Reservations recommended
Lava Lava Beach Club — Kauaʻi
Kapaʻa, Kauaʻi · Coconut Coast beachfront
Laidback vacation energy · Walk-ins only, no reservations needed · Just come as you are
🌺 Walk-ins only · No reservations required · First come, first served
On The Rocks
Looking for a more casual Mother's Day? On The Rocks, Huggo's lively open-air companion right on the Kona waterfront, will be open with its regular menu. Come for the oceanfront cocktails, stay for the sunset. No special menu, no fuss. Just great drinks, good food, and Mom's feet in the sea breeze. No reservations needed.
Mother's Day Dining on the Big Island — FAQ
Where can I take Mom for Mother's Day on the Big Island?
Luana Hospitality Group operates four venues on Hawaiʻi Island: Kai Eats + Drinks, Huggo's, and On The Rocks in Kailua-Kona, and Lava Lava Beach Club at ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay in Waikoloa. Huggo's and Kai Eats + Drinks both offer special Mother's Day prix fixe menus, while Lava Lava Waikoloa has a prix fixe available during both brunch and dinner. On The Rocks is open with its regular menu for a casual beachside option.
What is Huggo's Mother's Day menu?
Huggo's is offering a 3-course prix fixe dinner for $62 per person. The menu features a Fried Kampachi Collar appetizer, Coffee-Crusted Filet Mignon with fig and raspberry beurre rouge, and a Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cheesecake for dessert. Huggo's has been a fixture on the Kona waterfront since 1969 and fills up fast on Mother's Day. Reservations are strongly recommended.
What is Kai Eats + Drinks' Mother's Day menu?
Kai Eats + Drinks on the Kona waterfront is offering a brunch special (Lobster Cake Benedict with yuzu hollandaise, $23) and a 3-course prix fixe dinner featuring Surf & Turf with prime rib and Calabrian shrimp ($49). Both reservations and walk-ins are welcome.
What is the Lava Lava Beach Club Waikoloa Mother's Day menu?
Lava Lava Beach Club Waikoloa at ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay is offering a 3-course prix fixe for $58, available during both brunch and dinner service. The menu features a duo appetizer (Roasted Kabocha Soup and Grilled Melon & Prosciutto), a Waikoloa Cioppino entrée with shrimp, scallops, and fresh catch, and a Chocolate Crêpe Suzette for dessert. Select May 10 when booking a table.
Is there a Mother's Day brunch option on the Big Island?
Yes. Kai Eats + Drinks in Kona offers a Mother's Day brunch special: a Lobster Cake Benedict with yuzu hollandaise for $23. Lava Lava Beach Club Waikoloa also serves the prix fixe during brunch service at ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay.
Do I need reservations for Mother's Day on the Big Island?
Huggo's and Lava Lava Beach Club Waikoloa strongly recommend reservations via our website. Tables fill quickly and walk-ins are accommodated on a best-effort basis. Kai Eats + Drinks welcomes both reservations and walk-ins. On The Rocks is walk-in only. When booking a table, be sure to select May 10 as your date.
Does a reservation guarantee the prix fixe menu?
No. A reservation secures your table, but does not guarantee prix fixe menu availability. Prix fixe items are served while supplies last and are subject to kitchen capacity on the day. We recommend arriving early, especially for dinner service on Mother's Day.
Mother's Day Dining in Kauaʻi — FAQ
Where can I take Mom for Mother's Day in Kauaʻi?
Lava Lava Beach Club Kauaʻi in Kapaʻa on the Coconut Coast is offering a special Mother's Day menu with a breakfast and lunch special ($26) and a 3-course prix fixe dinner ($58). The setting is beachfront, literally toes in the sand, with that easy laidback Coconut Coast energy that makes Kauaʻi special. No reservations are taken; it's walk-in only.
What is Lava Lava Beach Club Kauaʻi's Mother's Day menu?
For breakfast and lunch: a Cajun Crab Cake Benedict with yuzu hollandaise for $26, with a choice of smashed potatoes or steamed rice. For dinner: a 3-course prix fixe at $58, starting with House-Made Naan Bread Pizza with prosciutto, goat cheese, pear, fig, and hot honey drizzle, then a choice of Roasted Airline Chicken Breast or Dijon Cabernet Pot Roast, finishing with Orange Blossom Baklava.
Do I need reservations at Lava Lava Beach Club Kauaʻi?
No — Lava Lava Beach Club Kauaʻi does not take reservations. It's walk-in only, first come first served. If you're planning on the Mother's Day prix fixe dinner, arrive a little early as prix fixe items are available while supplies last.
Is Lava Lava Beach Club Kauaʻi beachfront?
Yes — Lava Lava Beach Club Kauaʻi is located directly on the beach in Kapaʻa on the Coconut Coast. Dining is right at the water's edge, sandals optional. It's one of the most casually beautiful settings for a Mother's Day meal on the island.
About Luana Hospitality Group
Luana Hospitality Group has been feeding families on the Big Island and Kauaʻi for decades. Huggo's has been a fixture on the Kona waterfront since 1969, and generations of locals have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, and yes, many Mother's Days there. The group's five venues span two islands and cover just about every dining mood: overwater elegance at Huggo's, lively Kona energy at On The Rocks, modern coastal at Kai Eats + Drinks, barefoot beachside at Lava Lava Waikoloa, and easy Coconut Coast warmth at Lava Lava Kauaʻi. What ties them together is the ocean. Every single table has it somewhere in view.
- Huggo's — overwater dining in Kailua-Kona since 1969
- On The Rocks — open-air oceanfront bar, casual vibes, Kona waterfront
- Kai Eats + Drinks — modern Hawaiian cuisine, Kona waterfront
- Lava Lava Beach Club Waikoloa — sandals-optional beachfront dining at ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay, Kohala Coast
- Lava Lava Beach Club Kauaʻi — walk-in beachfront dining on the Coconut Coast, Kapaʻa