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Merriman's Honolulu

$31 to $50

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 136 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Neighborhood gem

A pioneer of the “Farm to Table” movement in Hawaii, Peter Merriman brings Hawaii Regional Cuisine to Ward Village in Honolulu. Reflecting Peter’s personal style, the restaurant combines the feel of a neighborhood bistro with hints of old Hawaii. Lively, urbane, and whimsical, Merriman’s Honolulu is not just for special occasions. It’s an everyday place for those who appreciate great food and warm, friendly service!

Awards:
- Honolulu Magazine, Best Oahu Restaurant, Gold
- Honolulu Magazine, Best New Restaurant, Silver
- Honolulu Magazine, Best Wine Program, Silver
- Wine Enthusiast, 100 Best Wine Restaurants 2019
- Hawaii Magazine, Best Farm to Table Restaurant
-Hale Aina Award: Best Restaurant, Gold 2022

All available reservations time slots are on OpenTable, we do accept walk-ins daily. Please arrive on time as we don't hold reserved tables for more than 15 min.

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Peter Merriman

From the OpenTable editors: The LA Times once called Peter Merriman “the aloha Alice Waters” because of the chef’s lasting reputation for championing local ingredients. At Merriman's, which first opened on the Big Island in 1988, that translates to updated Hawaiian classics like macadamia-crusted mahi mahi and taro falafel. The group blazed trails across four islands by 2018, and the latest Honolulu location stands out for its wild green-and-white floors and jungle prints.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Seafood, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 215-0022
Website
https://www.merrimanshawaii.com/honolulu/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1108 Auahi St #170, Honolulu, HI 96814
Neighborhood
Honolulu
Parking details
Free parking is available in the ground floor parking lot behind Anaha off Queen Street and Kamakee. Once inside the garage, walk up the ramp toward Kamakee and turn left for the restaurant.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Soup, Chef's Daily Special$15.00
French Onion Soup Gratin$18.00
Oysters on the Half Shell (4pc)$24.00
Champagne Black Pepper Migonette, Vegatable Crudite
Kalua Pig Quesadilla$16.00
House-Made Kim Chee, Mango Chili Sauce
Tako & Country Bread$26.00
Octopus "A la Escargot" Style, Cognac Parsley Garlic Butter
Hapa Poke$21.00
Maui Onion, Inamona, Ogo
Organic Taro Hummus$14.00
Local Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Radish, Olives, Purple Potato Chips
Bag O' Biscuits$7.00
Housemade Buttermilk Biscuits, Big Island Churned Butter

Dirt Grown Salads

Caesar, Peter's Original$17.00
Hirabara Farm Baby Romaine, Boquerones, Fried Green Tomato "Croutons"
Roasted Beet & Fennel$17.00
Frisée, Sweet Land Farm Chèvre, Orange, Mint, Cilantro, Orange-Ginger Vinaigrette
Herb Grilled Chicken & Avocado Salad$24.00
Local Roasted Beets, Garbanzo Beans, Local Green Beans, Garden Greens, Maui Onion, Buttermilk-Dill Dressing
Medditeranean Salad$18.00
Hirabara Farm Romaine, Tomato, Basil, Cucumber, Red Onion, Kalamata Olive, Calabrian, Chili, Feta, Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette, Country Bread
Avocado & Cucumber Salad$17.00
Ho Farms Cherry Tomatoes, Jalapeno, Maui Onion, Ma'o Farms Cilantro, Chili-Lime Vinaigrette

Entrées

Add applewood smoked bacon to your burger +$4

Makai
Day Boat Fresh Catch, Local Farm Inspired
- MP
Prime Short Ribs$29.00
Chinese Braised, Kim Chee, Pineapple Salsa, Baby Bok Choy, Artisanal Rice
Rosemary Gilled Eggplant Sandwich$17.00
Fresh Basil, Siracha Aioli, Hau'ula Tomatoes, Chevre, Local Butter Lettuce
Taro Falafel$22.00
Tomato Braised Beluga Lentils, Pukalani Cucumbers, Ho Farms Tomatoes & Red Onion Relish, Cilantro Creme Fraiche
Fresh Fish Sandwich$23.00
Moroccan Spices, Lime Crushed Avocado, Hau'ula Tomatoes, Tartar Sauce
Fresh Fish Tacos$24.00
Avocado, Aloun Farm Cabbage Slaw, Roasted Tomato Salsa, Pico De Gallo, Cilantro
Fish & Shrimp & Chips$29.00
Hana Koa Brewing 'Breaktime' Beer-Battered Catch of the Day & Wild Shrimp, Rosemary Sea Salt Fries, Malt Vinegar Aioli, Lemon
Wagyu Umami Burger$23.00
Sautéed Waimanalo Mushrooms, Gruyere, Arugula, Truffle Aioli, Housemade Kaiser Bun
Chicken Pot Pie$24.00
Chicken, Veloute, Onion, Carrots, Puff Pastry Crust
Steak Frites$39.00
Prime Sirloin, Rosemary Sea Salt Fries, Herb Compound Butter

Sides

Farm To High Rise Kim Chee$5.00
Garlic Jasmine Rice$5.00
Vegetable of the Day$7.00
Parmesean Truffle Fries$12.00
Garlic, Parsley

Dessert

Chocolate Purse$14.00
Housemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Bread Pudding$14.00
Maui Gold Pineapple, Macadamia Nuts, Housemade Salted Caramel, Housemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Homemade Ice Cream$8.00
Vanilla, Coffee, Chocolate or Seasonal Sorbet with Homemade Waffle Cone
Lilikoi Posset$12.00
Homemade Macadamia Nut Cookie, Fresh Strawberries and Cream

What 4,187 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Most Booked
Oahu
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Oahu
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Merriman's Honolulu consistently delights diners with "outstanding food, drinks, and service." Guests rave about the "excellent ambiance" and live music that creates a vibrant atmosphere. The menu features creative dishes like lobster pot pie, and the happy hour is a hit for its "great value." Highly recommended for special occasions.

4,188 Reviews

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Kathy
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Merriman's. They had excellent service, and everyone was very friendly.
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Steve
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic Service (ask for Roman!) & delicious meals! Very good wine list! Outside lovely but bring a wrap in our winter months-though our island is lovely all year round! Inside also delightful for energetic atmosphere for sure! But the hustle & bustle adds to a fun evening out! You'll also enjoy some of the most creative & delicious dinners & desserts on island! Have Fun!!
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Marie
VIP
New York City
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
As good as usual. Crazy busy and very noisy tonight. .
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Janden
VIP
Hawaii
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They have an amazing Happy Hour every day, and I hope they never discontinue it. There’s ample parking available. The food was incredibly delicious, and the drinks were simply fabulous. The service was exceptional as well. The ambiance and restaurant itself are chic and elegant, with the gold and emerald green accents truly bringing the place to life.
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Robert
San Francisco
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love Merrimans. Absolutely a go to location for us.
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Tammy
VIP
Portland
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This dinner was hands down our best meal while staying in Hawaii. We dined at Orchids, Azure, Morimoto’s and others and we loved our service and meal. Definitely a more casual vibe than the Maui Merriman and that was okay. We’d come back for sure! Mac Nut mahi mahi always delicious!
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Frankie
VIP
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just want to start off by saying the staff and service here is hands down the best. One of my favorites spots to go to. Great food, great drinks, great ambiance and great service! Love how everything is locally sourced. Always have a great time here. Thank you Merriman’s team!!!
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Steven
VIP
Portland
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Having enjoyed Merriman’s in Maui, I had high expectations. Turns out Merriman’s in Oahu is more casual. Food not as high end but the prices reflect that. Overall not bad, but not the same as the more upscale Maui location.
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Anne
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had another outstanding evening at Merriman’s. Our party included a vegan and a gluten allergy, and the staff bend over backwards to accommodate us and make us feel welcome, even up to personal visits to our table from the chef. The food was fantastic as always, and service outstanding. This is why we keep coming back!
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Matt
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waitress Aile was awesome! The drinks were great. The food was great. The night was pretty amazing!
1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Merriman's Honolulu offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 215-0022.

Merriman's Honolulu is rated 4.7 stars by 4187 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 136 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1108 Auahi St #170, Honolulu, HI 96814

Additional information

Neighborhood
Honolulu
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Seafood, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking is available in the ground floor parking lot behind Anaha off Queen Street and Kamakee. Once inside the garage, walk up the ramp toward Kamakee and turn left for the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.merrimanshawaii.com/honolulu/
Phone number
(808) 215-0022

Merriman's Honolulu

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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Additional information

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Lilikoi Posset

Fresh Fish Tacos

Chicken Pot Pie

Lunch Specials

Appetizers

Soup, Chef's Daily Special$15.00

French Onion Soup Gratin$18.00

Oysters on the Half Shell (4pc)$24.00

Kalua Pig Quesadilla$16.00

Tako & Country Bread$26.00

Hapa Poke$21.00

Organic Taro Hummus$14.00

Bag O' Biscuits$7.00

Dirt Grown Salads

Caesar, Peter's Original$17.00

Roasted Beet & Fennel$17.00

Herb Grilled Chicken & Avocado Salad$24.00

Medditeranean Salad$18.00

Avocado & Cucumber Salad$17.00

Entrées

Makai

Prime Short Ribs$29.00

Rosemary Gilled Eggplant Sandwich$17.00

Taro Falafel$22.00

Fresh Fish Sandwich$23.00

Fresh Fish Tacos$24.00

Fish & Shrimp & Chips$29.00

Wagyu Umami Burger$23.00

Chicken Pot Pie$24.00

Steak Frites$39.00

Sides

Farm To High Rise Kim Chee$5.00

Garlic Jasmine Rice$5.00

Vegetable of the Day$7.00

Parmesean Truffle Fries$12.00

Dessert

Chocolate Purse$14.00

Bread Pudding$14.00

Homemade Ice Cream$8.00

Lilikoi Posset$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Merriman's Honolulu offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Merriman's Honolulu restaurant rated?

Is Merriman's Honolulu currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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