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Hours & Location

65-1227 Opelo Road,
Kamuela, HI 96743

(808) 885-6822
office@merrimanshawaii.com

HOURS

Lunch
Monday – Saturday: 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

Dinner
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Sunday Brunch
10:30 am – 1:00 pm

Open for Indoor Dining
Reservations Highly Recommended

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Reservations

Private Dining

Parking

Mall parking out front

Family Friendly

Kids Menu Substitutions available
Great With Children Warm, attentive staff
High Chairs & Boosters Available on request
Kids Mocktails Fun & festive drinks

Menus

food in a plate

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

Hawaii Magazine: Best farm to table Restaurant WaimeaBest Place to Eat Big Island - YELPHawaii Magazine: Best Restaurant WaimeaDiners' Choice: Best Restaurant WaimeaFarm-to-Table: Best Restaurant Big IslandWine Spectator: Best WIne Restaurant WaimeaBest Chef Restaurant Big Island  Open Table: Best Brunch Restaurant Waimea  Hale'aina Awards: Best Restaurant

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

“High-end dining with local ingredients. Efficient, friendly service. Perfect for special occasions.”

Kelvin Y.

“What a great restaurant! Fantastic drinks, amazing food, and warm hospitality. A must-visit.”

Stephen

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