Waimea, Big Island
Hours & Location
65-1227 Opelo Road,
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6822
office@merrimanshawaii.com
Lunch
Monday – Saturday: 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Reservations
Parking
Mall parking out front
Menus
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House Made Soup of The Day
$12
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Kalua Pig & Sweet Onion Quesadilla
House-made Kim Chee, mango chili sauce
$19
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Tako “Escargot”
Octopus, parsley butter, grilled house bread
$29
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Poke Mix Plate*
Catch of the day presented as poke and sashimi yuzu ponzu, fresh wasabi grated tableside
$34
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Honoka'a Smoked Taro Hummus
Chickpea and taro hummus, Waimea vegetable crudité, purple sweet potato chips
$18
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Waipio Taro Falafel
Flatbread, Honda Farm cucumber tzatziki, house pico de gallo
available as an entreé$16
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Peter’s Original Caesar Salad
Hirabara Farm baby romaine, fried tomato croutons
$19
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Charred Hirabara Farm Beets
Papaya, mixed greens, Hāmākua Macadamia nuts, garlic buttermilk dressing
$21
gluten free
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Sichuan Smashed Cucumber Salad
Seasonal local fruit, chili oil, cilantro, sesame vinaigrette
$19
vegetarian
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Add 1oz of Hawai’i Island Goat Chèvre to Any Salad
$6
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Hillbilly Cornbread
$12
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Pa’auilo Baby Spinach
Garlic, sea salt
$14
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Crispy Yukon Gold Potato
Parmesan and parsley
$12
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WAIPIO TARO SPANAKOPITA
Hawaii Island Goat Feta
$19
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Wok Charred Ahi*
Garlic jasmine rice, cabbage slaw, wasabi shoyu
$49
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Curried Hamakua Macadamia Nut Fish*
Garlic jasmine rice, Pa’auilo spinach, and tomato saffron butter
$54
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Filo Crusted Hawaii Catch*
Hirabara Farm rainbow charred, Ka'u orange, garden herb gremolata, roasted tomato butter
$53
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Spicy Kona Lobster Ravioli*
Lemon brown butter, Honaunau spinach, Calabrian chili, basil marinated Laulea Farm grape tomato, corn bread croutons
$59
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Day Boat Catch of The Day*
Nightly presentation, seasonal local ingredients MP
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A Combination of Two Half Entrée Portions
Ask server for details
$69
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Roasted Hamakua Mushroom Pot Pie
Puff pastry crust, Hirabara farm carrots, Waimea grown vegetables, parmigiano reggiano
$41
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Roasted Chateaubriand of Hawai’i Island Beef*
Taro whipped potato, Waimea grown vegetables, sauce chasseur
$59
gluten free
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Kahua Ranch Lamb, Merriman’s Butcher’s Cut*
Nightly presentation
$59
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Prime Bone-In New York*
Szechuan peppercorn rub, Taro whipped potato, cognac herb butter
$72
gluten free
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Keiki Kua'aina Steak
$24
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Keiki Daily Fresh Catch
$22
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Keiki Kahua Ranch Lamb
$23
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Keiki Butter Pasta
Complimentary for children. 3 years and younger only
$16
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Kalua Pig & Sweet Onion Quesadilla
Won Bok Cabbage Kimchee, Mango Chili Sauce
$16
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Honoka'a Smoked Taro Hummus (CF)
Chickpea and Taro Hummus, Waimea Vegetable Crudité, Purple Sweet Potato Chips
$14
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Kamuela Greek Salad
Hirabara Farm Romaine, Waimea Tomato, Basil, Cucumber, Chickpea, Red Onion, Kalamata Olive, Calabrian Chili, Feta, Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette, Grilled Flatbread
$22
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Caesar Salad
Hirabara Farm Baby Romaine, Fried Tomato Croutons
$18
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Salad of Hirabara Farm Beets (CF)
Papaya, Hirabara Farm Select Greens, Curried Hamakua Macadamia Nuts, Waimea Tomato, Green Onion, Garlic Buttermilk Dressing
$18
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Add Big Island Goat Dairy Chevre to Any Salad
$6
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Add Sustainably Raised Kona Shrimp to Any Salad
$5 per shrimp
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House-Made Soup of The Day
$10
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Fish Tacos* (CF)
Cabbage, Cilantro, Sriracha Aioli, Avocado, Pico de Gallo, Flour Tortilla
$24
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Fresh Catch of The Day*
Daily Preparation, Seasonal Waimea Vegetable
$29
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Chermoula Marinated Fish Sandwich*
Waimea Tomato, Butter Lettuce, Big Island Avocado, House-made Tartar
$20
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Pork Saimin with Togarashi Spice
Kalua Pork, "Sun Noodle" Ramen, Baby Bok Choy, Red Onion, Mushroom, Dashi, Tare
$22
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Merriman's Smashburger*
House-made Poppyseed Kaiser Bun, Big Island Beef, Waimea Tomato, Butter Lettuce, Grilled Onions, Aged Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Special Sauce, Pickles, Side of Roasted Potatoes
$16
Make it a double patty + $5
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Kalua Pork Sandwich
Waimea Tomato, Honoka'a Cabbage, Bourbon Barbecue, Pickled Jalapeño
$18
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Herb Grilled Eggplant Sandwich (CF) (V)
Fresh Basil, Sriracha Aioli, Big Island Chevre, Arugula, Waimea Tomato
$16
vegetarian
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Hillbilly Cornbread
$12
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Roasted Potato
$8
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Lilikoi Mousse
White Chocolate Crumble
$12
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Waialua Chocolate Torte
Salted Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream
$14
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Pineapple Macadamia Nut Bread Pudding
Butter Rum Sauce, House-made Vanilla Ice Cream
$16
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House-Made Ice Cream
Macadamia Nut Shortbread Cookies
$10
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House-Made Sorbet
Macadamia Nut Shortbread Cookies
$10
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Deschutes Brewery
Black Butte Porter
$9
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Kona Brewing Co.
Big Wave Golden Ale $9
Fire Rock Pale Ale $9
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Big Island Brewhaus
Overboard IPA $11
Graham's Pilsner $11
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Waimea Coffee
Macadamia Nut Liqueur and Coffee Topped with Fresh Whipped Cream and Toasted Spiced Macadamia Nuts
$15
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The Sailing Jamaican
12th Hawaii Distiller "Hawaiian Kona Coffee Spirits" and Coffee Topped with Fresh Whipped Cream and a "Sail" of Bailey's Irish Cream
$15
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Merriman's Cold Brew Martini
Our Local Espresso Martini. Maui Oma Coffee Cold Brewed Directly into 12th Hawaii Distiller's Hawaiian Honey/Sweet Potato Vodka, with a Touch of Vanilla and Just a Little Sweetness
$17
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Merriman's Blend
Multiple Hawaiian Islands Represented
Dried Cherry, Honeysuckle, Earl GreySingle $8
Double $16
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White Nene Coffee Roasters
Ka'u Monarch - Grapfruite, Caramel 2023 Hawaii Roasting Champion 2024 13th Ranked US Roaster
Single $8
Double $16
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Hawaii Cloud Forest
Āhualoa, Hawaii
Almond, Graham Cracker, Brown SugarSingle $8
Double $16
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Watson-Kabei Coffee Estate
Holualoa, Hawaii
Rolled Tobacco, Roasty, Dark RoastSingle $8
Double $16
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Hawaii Black
Caffeinated
$7
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Hawaii Green
Caffeinated
$7
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Hawaii Earl Grey
Caffeinated
$7
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Golden Chamomile
Herbal, Non-Caffeinated
$7
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Organic Mint
Herbal, Non-Caffeinated
$7
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Keiki Pasta & Butter
$12
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Cheese Quesadilla
$9
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Catch of The Day & Crispy Potatoes
$14
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Filet of Kua'aina Beef & Potatoes
$20
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Caesar Salad*
Hirabara Farm Baby Romaine, Fried Tomato, Croutons
$18
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Honoka'a Smoked Hummus
Chickpea and Taro Hummus, Waimea Vegetable Crudité, Okinawa Sweet Potato Chips
$14
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House-Made Apple Banana Bread
Whipped Butter
$12
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Grilled Hawaii Beef Steak and Eggs*
Seasonal Waimea Vegetable, Roasted Potatoes, Herb Butter
$43
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Waipio Taro & Kalua Pork Hash*
Sunnyside Up Farm Egg, Hamakua Mushrooms, Onion, Red Pepper, Green Onion, Jalapeño
$22
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Classic Eggs Benedict*
Kalua Pork, Sunnyside Up Farm Poached Eggs, Hollandaise
$22
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Sunnyside Up Farm Egg Omelete*
Pa'auilo Spinach, Caramelized Local Sweet Onion, Gruyere
$20
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Kamuela Chilaquiles*
Corn Chips, Local Egg, House Chorizo, Pinto Beans, Enchilada Sauce, Goat Cheese
$22
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Fresh Catch of The Day*
Daily Preparation, Seasonal Waimea Vegetable
$29
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Chermoula Marinated Fish Sandwich*
Waimea Tomato, Butter Lettuce, House-made Tartar
$20
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Merriman's Smashburger*
House-made Poppyseed Kaiser Bun, Big Island Beef, Waimea Tomato, Butter Lettuce, Grilled Onions, Aged Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Special Sauce, Pickles, Side of Roasted Potatoes
$16
Make it a double patty + $5
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Herb Grilled Eggplant Sandwich
Fresh Basil, Sriracha Aioli, Big Island Chevre, Arugula, Waimea Tomato
$16
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Lilikoi Mousse
White Chocolate Crumble
$12
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Waialua Chocolate Torte
Salted Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream
$14
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Pineapple Macadamia Nut Bread Pudding
Butter Rum Sauce, House-made Vanilla Ice Cream
$16
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HOUSE-MADE ICE CREAM
Macadamia Nut Shortbread Cookies
$10
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HOUSE-MADE SORBET
Macadamia Nut Shortbread Cookies
$10
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Roasted Potatoes
$8
Dinner Menu
Upcountry
Dirt Farm Salads
“Iron” Sides of Waimea
Locally farmed vegetables in cast ironMakai
From our oceanDuo
Mauka
From our island(GF – Gluten Free, V – Vegan)
Our most climate-friendly options/lowest carbon footprint. We are proud to be a Carbon Neutral restaurant and want our guests to feel empowered to make choices with sustainability in mind.
A 4% surcharge on food goes entirely to our hardworking culinarians in the kitchen.
For parties of 6, a suggested gratuity of 20% will be added for your convenience.
*Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Wines
Download PDFKeiki Dinner Menu
Lunch Menu
Salads & Starters
Lunch
Sides
Sweet Treats
And suggested wine pairings(CF) represents our most climate-friendly options which have the lowest carbon footprint. We are proud to be a Carbon Neutral restaurant and want our guests to feel empowered to make choices with sustainability in mind.
Gluten-Free (GF) , Vegetarian (V) and (CF) Climate-friendly menu options
Certified Organic products used whenever possible
*Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of food borne illness.
A 4% surcharge on food goes entirely to our hardworking culinarians. For parties of 6, a suggested gratuity of 20% will be added for your convenience.
Beer & Cider
12 oz cansCoffee Treats
Hawaii Coffee & Tea
French press. Single or double servingHobbs Tea
Sustainable, locally sourced, Hawaii grownCocktails & Wine List
Keiki Lunch Menu
10 years or younger
Brunch Menu
Salads & Starters
Brunch
Sweet Endings
SIDES
Gluten-Free (GF) and Vegan (V) menu options
Certified Organic products used whenever possible
*Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of food borne illness.
A 4% surcharge on food goes entirely to our hardworking culinarians. For parties of 6, a suggested gratuity of 20% will be added for your convenience.
About Our Big Island Restaurant
Pioneered by Award-Winning Chef Peter Merriman who maintains a single vision “do the right thing”—for local farmers, for The Islands and for you—our guest. At Merriman’s Big Island, you’ll enjoy a menu of fresh island flavors, a extensive wine list and cozy upcountry dining with warm Hawaiian hospitality.
Dress Code
Resort Casual (shorts & short-sleeved collared shirts are acceptable).
Restaurant Awards
- Yelp’s Best Places to Treat Yourself List
- Honolulu Magazine, Best Big Island Restaurant, Gold
- Honolulu Magazine, Best Farm to Table, Silver
- Hawaii Magazine, Best Chef
- Hawaii Magazine, Best Restaurant
- Hawaii Magazine, Best Farm to Table Restaurant
- Hawaii Magazine, Best Steak House
Merriman’s Big Island Reviews
4.7 ★ | #2 of 43 Restaurants in Waimea | American • Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Farm-to-Table
The original Merriman’s, where Hawaii Regional Cuisine was born. Fresh local produce, seafood, and grass-fed beef prepared with Aloha.
What People Say About Merriman’s Waimea, Big Island
“An unforgettable experience. Perfectly cooked local fish and a beautifully warm, polished atmosphere.”
— Arturs Mons
“Awesome dinner and incredible service! Warm, professional staff made the night unforgettable.”
— Brian H






