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Dining Room  - Merriman's Kauai, Koloa, HI
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Merriman's Kauai

$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 43 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Charles Akins

From the OpenTable editors: Like its sibling restaurants, Merriman’s Kauai is a destination for elegant American dishes with hyperlocal, Hawaiian ingredients—all thanks to James Beard Award-nominated chef Peter Merriman. Grab a seat on the second-floor veranda to linger over signature dishes like a wok-charred ahi and Maui venison and shrimp kabobs. Bonus points for a stellar by-the-bottle wine list.


Philosophy

Chef-Owner Peter Merriman serves his unique style of Hawaii Regional Cuisine in Kauai's Poipu. A pioneer in the "Farm to Table" concept, Peter serves only the freshest products, at least 90% of which are locally grown or caught, using only sustainable methods with warm Hawaiian hospitality.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 742-8385
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Description
    Chef-Owner Peter Merriman has brought his unique style of Hawaiian Regional Cuisine served in a casual yet elegant setting of Old Hawaii Plantation. A pioneer in the "Farm to Table" concept, Peter serves only the freshest products, at least 90% of which are locally grown or caught, using only sustainable methods. His international menu items are prepared in a manner that highlights the natural flavors of these fresh, local foods. Located in Poipu, we feature both mauka (mountain) and makai (ocean) views as well as sunset veiws over the Kukui'ula resort. The aloha-friendly staff, with a food and beverage knowledge second to none, will ensure that you have an extraordinary dining experience.
  • Neighborhood
    Koloa
  • Cross street
    Poipu Road
  • Parking details
    We are located in the Shops at Kukuiula. Self parking available.
  • Public transit
    Kukuiula Store across the street.
  • Entertainment
    LIVE MUSIC: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,244 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine

  • Kauai

    Best Overall

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    Best Food

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    Best Service

  • Kauai

    Best Ambiance

  • Kauai

    Best Value

  • Kauai

    Good for groups

  • Kauai

    Healthy

  • Kauai

    Hot spot

  • Kauai

    Great for fine wines

  • Kauai

    Romantic

  • Kauai

    Great for scenic views

  • Kauai

    Good for special occasions

  • Kauai

    Lively

  • Kauai

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Merriman's Kauai offers a memorable dining experience with "excellent service, fantastic food," and stunning ocean views. Guests rave about the "amazing" Mai Tais and an exquisite menu featuring fresh local flavors. The ambiance is enhanced by live music, making it perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended for a "must visit" in Kauai.

5,244 Reviews
  1. MWReview

    Sacramento

    46 reviews

    3.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A bit dated in atmosphere and food presentation. We both ordered different fish dishes and both came with overly thick sweet sauces that covered that overwhelmed the taste of the fish. Mai Tai was very good though..

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  2. Eileen

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful view, fantastic food, and a great server who added an extra shrimp to our appetizer so we each had one. 😉

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  3. Yolanda

    VIP

    New Mexico

    391 reviews

    4.0

    391 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The venison and shrimp skewers were great. My husband had the seared ahi and enjoyed it. Unfortunately he had to wait a very long time for the soy sauce and wasabi. I was done eating by the time he got it. Usually we have had great service…but that was the only glitch. Loved the Caesar salad!!

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  4. Lynne

    Wilmington

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food! The best Mac nut crusted mahi mahi and awesome coconut tomato bisque! Also wonderful lilikoi mousse and great mai tai with lilikoi foam!

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  5. Gina

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Rebecca, was incredible as was the food!

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  6. Mike

    VIP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The meat dish was undercooked and had too much sauce on it. The waiter was great at first but got too busy with a large party and was not able to follow up with giving us good service. The food is definitely overpriced.

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  7. Nancy

    VIP

    Orange County

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very loud!!! Bread pudding was the star. Sea bass was okay but just a B+.

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  8. susan

    VIP

    Baton Rouge

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner celebration for my mother’s 80th birthday. The food, service and entertainment made for a memorable evening.

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  9. DianneG

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous service and food. Well-paced dinner. Dining room staff very professional yet friendly. Nice extra touches included complimentary Prosecco toast plus delicious amuse bouche. Ready to return again very soon!

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  10. David

    Oklahoma City

    94 reviews

    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous New Years Eve dinner at Merriman's. Our server, Susan (??), was outstanding. The food was delicious and nothing could have been better.

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FAQs

Merriman's Kauai offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 742-8385.

Merriman's Kauai is rated 4.8 stars by 5244 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Merriman's Kauai

2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka Street #G-149, Koloa, HI 96756

Additional information

  • Description
    Chef-Owner Peter Merriman has brought his unique style of Hawaiian Regional Cuisine served in a casual yet elegant setting of Old Hawaii Plantation. A pioneer in the "Farm to Table" concept, Peter serves only the freshest products, at least 90% of which are locally grown or caught, using only sustainable methods. His international menu items are prepared in a manner that highlights the natural flavors of these fresh, local foods. Located in Poipu, we feature both mauka (mountain) and makai (ocean) views as well as sunset veiws over the Kukui'ula resort. The aloha-friendly staff, with a food and beverage knowledge second to none, will ensure that you have an extraordinary dining experience.
  • Cross street
    Poipu Road
  • Neighborhood
    Koloa
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    We are located in the Shops at Kukuiula. Self parking available.
  • Public transit
    Kukuiula Store across the street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    LIVE MUSIC: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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