Merriman's Big Island - Waimea, Hawaii

Hiral T.

Absolutely loved this restaurant!! Almost everything was delicious and left me wanting more!! The only thing I wasn’t as impressed by was the hummus plate. My favorite was mac nut-crusted fish. Second fave was the lobster ravioli. Everything else was fantastic but I highly recommend the above two. The falafel was very tender and flavorful.
Service was excellent; our waiter was very professional and just knew what we wanted. The ambience was really good too.

Jacob U.

Though a little out of the way from Kailua-Kona, Merriman’s is worth the drive. Reserve early though as last minute reservations may be hard to come by at the popular place for both locals and tourists.

I’ve been here several times when I visit the Big Island and everything pretty much remains except for the daily specials. And that is a good thing as their service is constantly excellent and their food is always delicious. This is one of the more upscale restaurants on the island and shows in their overall quality.

McKenzie B.

Merriman’s was such a wonderful experience!

We made last minute reservations the night before our wedding to celebrate afterwards, and they happily accommodated us. The manager, Eric, was very warm and friendly when we arrived, and he and the rest of the staff made us feel so celebrated and as if they were sharing in our excitement.

The food was phenomenal, each dish we had to pause after the first bite and marvel at the flavors. We loved everything, but particularly enjoyed the lobster ravioli, the tomato bisque (which I believe was one of their specials), the cucumber salad, and the chocolate purse (wish I could’ve had 4 more!)

Our server Bianca was one of the best servers we have had anywhere. So personable, and clearly very passionate and knowledgeable about her work and the restaurant.

Thank you for helping us have the perfect end to our special day! We look forward to one day returning.

47

One of the best meals we had on the island! The outside decor might not catch your attention, but the food definitely will. Only about a 30-minute drive from the resort areas with easy parking in front of the restaurant. The New York steak was very flavorful and tender. We requested to leave off the schewan peppercorns and herb butter because we didn't want to ruin a great steak. The scallops and shrimp were done perfectly. The desert and coffee selection was very good.

Daniel G.

I waited way too long to finally make it to Merriman's! It has been around forever, and their true farm to table approach along with their ability to surprise and delight with the originality of their dishes made it a "bucket list" place. My wife and I visited for our 25th wedding anniversary, and we absolutely loved every moment!
Excellent ambiance and a friendly staff made the evening an even bigger treat.

We had cocktails that were stellar (her the lilikoi margarita, I the mai tai with honey-lilikoi foam) and our main dishes were phenomenal. I had the lamb chops w/ lamb sheperds pie - crazy good!

Make reservations well ahead of time (three weeks should be good) and enjoy!

Prasad S.

Very nice restaurant in the town. They have good options for food and drinks. We did receive a complimentary dessert from the chef which was delicious. Highly recommend visiting this restaurant if you are in town.

Christine K.

This is 5 star dining and was the absolute highlight of our dining experiences in Hawaii. Howard served us this evening and his attention to detail blew us away. The food is incredible! It was a 30min drive from our hotel but absolutely worth it. Would highly recommend!

set F.

One of our better meals on the island. The fish was great and a perfect portion for my wife. The Ramen had great taste but fell a little short on portion size. The price was good considering that add a 4% for the cook staff it was actually cheaper than some of the other places that had less quality food.