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Summer Celebrations – Here We Come!

By May 13, 2025No Comments

Graduation parties, Memorial Day picnics, and summertime potlucks are on the horizon. Check out our roundup of Kailua Town restaurants in Kailua Town that can help you get your party on, whether it’s full-service catering, party-pans to go, or dine-in spaces for your group.

Kailua Town is getting a jump on its own summer celebration, our annual Summer Sip + Shop event on June 5: a festive evening of refreshing sips, tasty summer treats, exclusive promotions, giveaways, and live music. Read more.

Plus, we have the scoop from Hawaiian Island Creations on special promotions this month to help update your beach wardrobe for summer.


Party Pans and Catering – Kailua Town Style!

Lilikoi Kitchen not only opened a new location in the center of Kailua Town, this locally owned café also offers a variety of services and menus for your special event, from full-service catering with chef-paired menus, to drop-off brunch platters, charcuterie boards, bistro boxes, and more.

If you’re keeping it casual, feeding a houseful of guests doesn’t get much easier than pre-ordering pans of crowd-pleasing party fare.

Big City Diner has rolled out a fixed-price Graduation Party Pack that serves 12 to 14 people and offers a mouth-watering combo of kalbi steak, chicken katsu, and roasted garlic shrimp skewers plus four sides. Order ahead for take-out or delivery. BCD’s catering department [Catering – Big City Diner] can help with planning a customized menu for any group size and occasion.

Find Easy Que Kailua’s most popular items on their catering menu, from brisket and huli huli chicken to mac ‘n’ cheese and honey garlic brussels. Order ala carte by the pan or customize a set-price menu that includes three mains, four sides, and bread. Their team will help you plan the right amount for your large party.

Fatboy’s can always be counted on for ono Hawaiian-style food, from pupu platters to pans of favorite entrees and sides. You also can find pre-set menus online with delivery and service attendants available for an additional cost.

Platters of fresh sushi are party staples, of course, and some of the best sushi in Kailua Town is found at Local Boy Sushi. Their wallet-friendly – and customizable – bentos are a satisfying option for beach parties and picnics.


Large Parties are Welcome Here

In addition to their take-out catering menu, Easy ‘Que can accommodate large parties for dine-in service, including a buyout of the entire restaurant with a variety of menu options.

Formaggio Grill Kailua also offers its beautiful space for large celebrations. Reserve the private Gallery room or the entire restaurant for your special event knowing your guests will enjoy outstanding food and service. Offsite catering services are available, too.


Refresh Your Summer Wardrobe at HIC

Now through May 26, HIC has deals on regular priced items for men, women, and kids. Take 30% off Rip Curl tees, tanks, and long-sleeve tees; walkshorts and board shorts; and Lycra surf tops. Plus, mix and match any two HIC clothing and accessory items and get one item for 50% off.