"We'll be ready," ensured pantry cook Mamerta Felizar, who'll come in a little earlier than usual next Sunday to help prepare the day's buffet lineup. "I think it will be non-stop until I finish work at 4 p.m."

If numbers approach anywhere near last year's level, manager Mike Maielua expects a long, busy day for the entire staff.

"We did 300 covers last year during Father's Day," he said. "And that was just during the brunch buffet."

Available from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the brunch buffet is priced at $24.95 for adults and $15.95 for keiki under 11 years of age.

In addition to the carved prime rib and steamed mahi mahi, chafing dishes will also be teeming with such Island favorites as tako and ahi poke, kalua pork and cabbage, and Portuguese sausage fried rice.

Other hot entrees will showcase seafood cioppino, assorted breakfast meats, chicken Marsala and grilled vegetable fusilli pasta.

Made-to-order omelet and waffle stations will also be set up during the buffet. And a sweet variety of desserts and fresh slices of fruit will be on display, as well.

"We've got it all covered," said Maielua, who plans to spend next Sunday with his 2-year-old daughter Tehani and 6-month-old baby girl Mika. "The buffet offers a good mix of breakfast and lunch items."

While they're not sure yet of what they're doing for Father's Day, Douglas and Marlo Nettel voiced that they're hoping to come in for dinner to have a surfboard pizza.

"I like to eat the cheese," smiled 6-year-old Marlo, as she played with a "Coconut Monkey," which is a hollowed-out coconut that can be purchased as a souvenir.

("Coconut Monkey" drinks are $15 with a tropical blended drink or $10 if patrons just want the monkey-designed coconut , which can also double as a piggybank.)

Methodically picking off the greens from his pizza, Douglas said he likes the pepperoni. The Honolulu Boy Choir member also said he likes the thin crust.

Chef Jimmy dela Cruz will offer slices of prime rib during brunch.

"We'll start the prime rib the night before and slowly roast it for six to eight hours," Maielua said. "Dads will love it."