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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 75 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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

  • 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!
  • Phone number
    (808) 885-6822
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Self park.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa

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Experiences

  • Mu'umu'u Brunch

    Apr 27, 2025 only
    Celebrating the rich history of Hawaiian textiles, apparel, and culture, we want to invite guests to wear their Mu'umu'u and aloha attire to our Sunday Brunch! Come show off your new aloha swag that you purchased at Merrie Monarch! This is not required, just suggested!

Menu

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What 10,005 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

    Best Overall

  • Hawaii

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Overall

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Food

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Service

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Ambiance

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Value

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Innovative

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Healthy

  • 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 on the Big Island is a culinary gem praised for its "outstanding" food and service. Diners rave about the farm-to-table freshness and creative dishes. The "best on the island," it offers a cozy atmosphere and attentive staff. A "must-visit" for an unforgettable dining experience.

10,005 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Granddaughters birthday. Whole place sang with us. So good.

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  2. RICHARD VIP

    Phoenix20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh ingredients”simply” and superbly prepared. A welcoming mattress d’. An effective floor manager. Terrific service. Scrupulously clean surroundings. A gem!

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  3. Karthik VIP

    St. Louis10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for bday celebration. Great service (Kimo) and awesome food across appetizers, main course and dessert! We’ll be back again!

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  4. Earl VIP

    Greater Boston39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Merriman’s consistently ranks among our favorite restaurants. The food and service are superb with great menu options for us GF folks. The wine and drink options are very good as well. Kathryn our server was extremely pleasant and knowledgeable and could not do enough to please us. Great choice if you are visiting the Big Island!

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  5. RobG

    Calgary13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambiance, tremendous service. The food was terrific. From the Lobster ravioli to the Mahi Mahi and finishing with bread pudding. Still one of the very best if not the best on the island. Looking forward to our next trip back here so we can go again.

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  6. William

    Hawaii52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another outstanding meal at Merriman’s! Today we all decided on the Smashburgers! And I am happy to report they were EXCELLENT! The side of home fried potatoes are just enough; one of us opted for a side salad (minimal up charge). We were too full for a traditional dessert but my wife received a lovely birthday treat (that was gone in seconds). Thank you to everyone. Kudos to the chef; and folks, the staff could not be nicer here. Try this restaurant on your next trip to the big island. With Aloha.

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  7. Harvey VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meals, service, and experience. Only minor point was mashed potato was served lukewarm rather than hot like the rest of the plate which was hot. Desserts were Excellent.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing evening with a great server, Howard. He guided us through the menu making solid recommendations. The food was fantastic, ambiance delightful and the service was perfect.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as always. We’ll be back for dinner within a week. ;)

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  10. Peter VIP

    Hawaii34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful brunch at one of the islands top spouts at a much friendlier price point than dinner. As usual everything about the experience was truly wonderful

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FAQs

Merriman's – Waimea – Big Island is rated 4.9 stars by 10005 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 75 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!
  • Phone number
    (808) 885-6822
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Self park.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa

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