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Dining Room - Merriman's – Waimea – Big Island, Kamuela, HI
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Merriman's – Waimea – Big Island

$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: At his namesake restaurant, chef-owner and farm-to-table evangelist Peter Merriman sources most of his ingredients from local farmers and producers. Expect American dishes with Hawaiian accents, like spicy Kona lobster ravioli and a poke plate with fresh wasabi grated tableside. Add in an award-winning wine list and a charming, plant-dressed dining room, and you’ve got all the essentials for a special night out.

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Philosophy

Established in 1988 and pioneered by award-winning Chef/Owner Peter Merriman who maintains a single vision "Do the right thing" for local farmers, for the islands and for you - our guest. At Merrimans Big Island, youll enjoy a menu of fresh island flavors, a extensive wine list and cozy upcountry dining with warm Hawaiian hospitality.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–1:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 885-6822
  • Website
    http://www.merrimanshawaii.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Catering
    Offering the best of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. Please contact us for details!
  • Location
    65-1227 Opelo Rd, Kamuela, HI 96743
  • Description
    Located in the heart of the Big Islands farm community is Peter Merriman's original restaurant; Merriman's Waimea. Chef/Owner Peter Merriman is one of the founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine and uses 90% or more of local produce, fish and beef. All dishes are handcrafted to highlight the natural flavors of each menu item. Our award winning wine list has selections for all to enjoy. Merriman's knowledgeable and friendly staff will guide you through a culinary experience you will not forget. We look forward to serving you!
  • Area
    Kamuela
  • Cross Street
    Highway 19
  • Parking details
    Self park.
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Festive Season 2024 Prefix Menu

    USD 115.00 per person

    20 Dec 2024 - 4 Jan 2025
    Get ready for an unforgettable 2024 holiday season at Merriman’s! We’re excited to offer an incredible pre-fixe menu that includes many of your favorite dishes, along with special creations and delightful surprises. Enjoy three delicious courses showcasing the very best of our local seafood, meats, and farm-fresh produce. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss! Priced at $115 per person, or $42 for keiki, it’s perfect for celebrating with loved ones. Our menu will be available on our website soon. Please note, credit cards are required to hold your reservation but won’t be charged until your meal at the restaurant. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
    Festive Season 2024 Prefix Menu photo

  • Christmas & Christmas Eve 2024

    USD 125.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024
    Celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with an unforgettable dining experience at Merriman’s! We’re excited to present an exclusive pre-fixe menu featuring many of your favorite dishes, alongside special holiday creations and delightful surprises. Indulge in three delicious courses highlighting the finest local seafood, meats, and farm-fresh produce. It’s the perfect way to celebrate with loved ones! Priced at $125 per person, or $42 for keiki, our holiday menu will be available on our website soon. Please note, credit cards are required to secure your reservation, but will only be charged at the restaurant. We can’t wait to celebrate the holidays with you!
    Christmas & Christmas Eve 2024 photo

  • New Years Eve 2024

    USD 125.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable dining experience at Merriman’s! We’re excited to present an exclusive pre-fixe menu featuring many of your favorite dishes, alongside special holiday creations and delightful surprises. Indulge in three delicious courses highlighting the finest local seafood, meats, and farm-fresh produce. It’s the perfect way to celebrate with loved ones! Priced at $125 per person, or $42 for keiki, our holiday menu will be available on our website soon. Please note, credit cards are required to secure your reservation, but will only be charged at the restaurant. We can’t wait to celebrate the holidays with you!
    New Years Eve 2024 photo

Menu

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What 9,662 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Overall

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Food

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Service

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Ambience

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Value

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Innovative

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Healthy

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for fine wines

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Merriman's in Waimea is a culinary gem on the Big Island. Celebrated for its "flawless food" and "impeccable service," it's a favorite among locals and visitors. Diners rave about the "creative menu," fresh local ingredients, and "exceptional dining experience." A must-visit for special occasions or a memorable meal.

9,662 Reviews

  1. Sue

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Merrimans and always try to eat here every trip. Did not disappoint!

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  2. Howard

    Los Angeles

    143 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    143 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant sets the standard for fine dining in my opinion. The food is great, the service is excellent and the prices are reasonable. It is unparalleled in this area.

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  3. Tim

    San Francisco

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall-Fabulous. Great food, service, ambiance. The lilikoi Mai Tai is to die for. Best local heritage tomato salad ever. Shrimp ravioli scrumptious. .

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  4. Lynne

    Baltimore

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was outstanding (brunch). It was pretty busy and kinda loud inside, but otherwise very good food and drinks. Would certainly go back.

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  5. Chris

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went to celebrate our annual anniversary Everything from the food to the services c was outstanding! Our favorite restaurant on the island

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  6. Chuck

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to Merriman"s since 1989 and have never had anything but an outstanding experience. Our latest visit was for our 50th Anniversary and, as usual, it was spectacular at every level.

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  7. Erin

    Seattle

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been eating at Merriman’s since 1993! The food continues to be outstanding and Elle took such good care of us!!

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  8. sandra

    Seattle

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dining celebration - our waitress Katherine was the best !!! Loved the ambiance of the original Merriman’s since we have dined often at the Maui location .

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  9. Rachel

    Anchorage

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure to dine at Merrimens. Food was amazing and we will definitely be back.

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  10. Debbie

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Faye was awesome, with her food and drink information and her excellent service. All staff were pleasant, in tune to our needs and efficient. Large and varied wine choices are offered. We haven’t ever been offered the choice to choose 2 main courses called a “duo”. Two of our party picked this option and although the 2 main courses are each complete smaller versions of the main menu course, they provided more options to sample off the menu and to be enjoyed. All of our food was excellent. Our party of 4 chose beef, scallops, shrimp, and catch of the day fish Ono. Cooked to perfection. Can’t say enough about our experience at Merrimen’s. Highly Recommend!!

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FAQs

Merriman's – Waimea – Big Island is rated 4.9 stars by 9662 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Merriman's – Waimea – Big Island

65-1227 Opelo Rd, Kamuela, HI 96743

Additional information

  • Description
    Located in the heart of the Big Islands farm community is Peter Merriman's original restaurant; Merriman's Waimea. Chef/Owner Peter Merriman is one of the founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine and uses 90% or more of local produce, fish and beef. All dishes are handcrafted to highlight the natural flavors of each menu item. Our award winning wine list has selections for all to enjoy. Merriman's knowledgeable and friendly staff will guide you through a culinary experience you will not forget. We look forward to serving you!
  • Cross Street
    Highway 19
  • Area
    Kamuela
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–1:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Self park.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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