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Poipu, Kauai

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    • Hours & Location

    2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka #42 Koloa,
    Kauai, HI 96756

    Hours

    5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Happy Hour

    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Live Music

    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Sunday - Thursday & Most Fridays

    ~ Online reservations accepted for parties of 6 or less.

    Event Information:
    eventskauai@merrimanshawaii.com

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    Reservations

    Private DiningJobs


    Parking

    Mall parking

    Menus

      Dinner Menu

      Appetizers

      • Soup

        $12

        Chef's Daily Selection

      • Kalua Pork & Maui Onion Quesadilla

        $17

        House-Made Kim Chee, Sweet Chili- Mango Sauce

      • DUNGENESS CRAB CAKES

        $29

        Kauaʻi Natural Spring Grown Watercress, Omao Orange, Avocado, Salsa Verde

      • Garlic Roasted Wild Shrimp

        $28

        Moroccan Spices, Lemon, Cherry Tomato, Olive Oil, House Baked Focaccia Bread

      • Hawaiian Style 'Ahi Poke

        $25

        Maui Sweet Onion, ʻInamona, Ogo Jalapeno, Crushed Avocado, Soy Ginger Dressing, House Made Moloka'i Sweet Potato Chips

      • Tako "À La Escargot"

        $26

        Octopus, Cognac Parsley Butter, House Baked Focaccia Bread

      • Smoked Taro Hummus

        $14

        Crudité of Local Vegetables, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Moloka'i Sweet Potato Chips

      Dirt Grown Salads

      • Caesar, Peter's Original

        $19

        Hirabara Farms Romaine, Fried Avocado Croutons, Shaved Parmesan

      • HIRABARA FARMS BEET SALAD (GF)

        $18

        Pu’uwai Organic Baby Arugula, Toasted Macadamia Nuts, Kunana Dairy Chèvre, Aged Balsamic-Citrus Vinaigrette

      • Pu'uwai Gardens Avocado, Papaya Tomato & Fennel Salad

        $18

        Koloa-grown baby arugula, local watercress, Point Reyes blue cheese spiced macadamia nuts, lemon-garlic dressing

        gluten free

      Entrées

      • MaKai

        Caught trolling west Kaua'i waters - Captain Tony Gonsalves, FV Hoku Kai II
        From the ocean, farm-inspired

      • Merriman's Original Wok Charred 'Ahi

        $48

        - Line Caught by Captian Kevin Yamase - Won Bok Slaw, Wasabi Soy Sauce

      • Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi

        $49

        _ Caught Trolling Southern Kaua'i Waters by Captain Terry Daligdig, FV Kaiʻea - Hamakua Aliʻi Mushroom Sake Reduction, Garlic Jasmine Rice

      • KEAHOLE LOBSTER, SHRIMP & KALUA PORK RAMEN

        $47

        Nōmilu Fishpond Clams, Jason’s Noodles, Puʻuwai Bok Choy, Dashi, Cilantro, Chili Tare

      • FILET MIGNON | MP

        7 oz Grilled Steak, Taro Whipped Potatoes, Chili Garlic Green Beans, Hamakua Aliʻi Mushrooms, Herb Compound Butter, Marinated Tomatoes

      • Hanalei Taro Falafel

        $38

        Cilantro Crème Fraîche, Cucumber Tomato Relish

        vegetarian, vegetarian option

      • Merriman's Duo Plate

        $68

        Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi, Hamakua Aliʻi Mushroom Sake Reduction & Petite Prime Filet Mignon, Herb Compound Butter, Marinated Tomatoes

      Sides to Share

      • Fresh Local Vegetable

        $8

        gluten free

      • Garlic Jasmine Rice

        $8

        gluten free

      • Taro Mashed Potatoes

        $8

        gluten free

      • Sea Salt Fries

        $8

      • Truffle Parmesan Fries

        $10

      • Buttermilk Biscuits

        $8

      Dessert

      • Lilikoi Mousse

        $14

        Fresh Fruit, Macadamia Nut Shortbread Cookie

      • Hawaiian Chocolate Purse

        $15

        Coffee Caramel, Candied Mac Nuts, House Made Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream

      • Pineapple Macadamia Nut Bread Pudding

        $15

        House Made Tahitian Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Rum Butter Sauce

      • HOUSE MADE VANILLA ICE CREAM

        $8

        Waffle Cone

      • SORBET

        $14

      Gluten-Free (GF) and Vegetarian (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.

      Menu Subject to Change

      Cocktails

      • Merriman's Mai Tai

        $18

        Kula Rum, Orange Curaçao, Fresh Lime House-Made Mac Nut Orgeat, Honey-Lilikoʻi Foam*

        raw egg

      • No Ka 'Oi

        $18

        Ocean vodka, fresh lime, Thai basil Kauai honey-lilikoi puree*

      • Sweet Escape

        $18

        Corralejo reposado, Aperol, fresh lime, cucumber

      • Extended Vacation

        $18

        Rittenhouse Rye, Muddled Orange & Lemon, Ginger- Vanilla Simple, Bitters

      • Coco Loco

        $18

        Botanist Gin, Toasted Coconut Creme, Lemongrass Simple, Lime

      • Alani Spritz

        $18

        Hanalei Spirits Lilikoicello + Hawaiian Orange Curacao Prosecco, Soda, Pu’uwai Fresh Liliko’i

      • THE MOCKINGBIRD N/A

        $18

        Seedlip ‘Grove’ Non-Alcoholic Spirit, Muddled Cucumber, Lemongrass Simple, Yuzu, Soda

      Mocktails - Non-Alcoholic Drink's

      • Zero Proof Mai Tai

        $12

        POG, Lime, Macadamia Nut Syrup, Lilikoʻi-Honey Foam*

        raw egg

      • TROPICAL DREAMS

        $10

        House Made Coconut Cream, Pineapple

      • Cherry Fizz

        $10

        Sprite, Amarena Cherry Syrup

      • LEMONADE

        $8

        Plain, Strawberry or Lilikoi

      Wines by The Glass

      Sparkling

      • CHAMPAGNE, COLLET BRUT

        $23

        Champagne, France NV

      • PROSECCO, BELE CASEL

        $16

        Canale, Italy

      • NON-ALCOHOLIC SPARKLING

        $12

        Weibel Vineyards, Ca

      • BRUT ROSE, LUCIEN ALBRECHT

        $16

        Alsace,France NV

      Rosé Wine

      • Matthiasson

        $18

        Napa Valley, CA

      • Salwey

        $16

        Baden, Germany

      White Wine

      • Riesling, Mönchhof

        $17

        Mosel, Germany

      • Albariño, Martin Codax

        $15

        Rias Biaxas, Spain

      • VERDECA, ALICE

        $16

        Manduria, Italy

      • Sauvignon Blanc, HENRI BOURGEOIS

        $20

        Loire Valley, France

      • CHENIN BLANC, LUBANZI

        $15

        Swartland, South Africa

      • Chardonnay Frank Family Vineyards

        $20

        Carneros, CA

      • PINOT BLANC CHARDONNAY BLEND, REBHOLZ

        $18

        Pfalz, Germany

      • GIESEN, NON-ALCOHOILC SAUVIGNON BLANC

        $12

        New Zealand

      Red Wine

      • PINOT NOIR, MELVILLE

        $18

        Sta. Rita Hills, Ca

      • PINOT NOIR, ZD

        $23

        Carneros, Ca

      • CINSAULT, LUBANZI

        $17

        Swartland, South Africa

      • GRENACHE BLEND, LINNE CALODO

        $18

        Paso Robles, Ca

      • ZINFANDEL, FROGS LEAP

        $18

        Napa Valley, Ca

      • TEMPRANILLO, VINA ALBERDI

        $18

        Rioja, Spain

      • Cabernet Sauvignon, Obsidian Ridge

        $22

        North Coast, CA

      • Cabernet Sauvignon, Sequoia Grove

        $30

        Napa Valley, CA

      Draft Beer

      Wine Glass Portions are 5oz. & Tap Beers are 14oz.

      • P.G.B. EXTRA PALE ALE

        $9

        Honolulu Beerworks 6% ABV

      • RED SAND, AMBER ALE

        $9

        Kohola Brewery. 5.5% ABV

      • MA’A, LAGER

        $9

        Ola Brew Co. 5.6% ABV

      • KIAWE VANILLA PORTER

        $9

        Ola Brew Co., 6.8 %ABV

      Wine List

      Current Wine List

      Keiki Menu

      10 years or younger

      • Butter Parmesan Pasta

        $14

      • CHICKEN TENDERS

        $15

        French Fries

      • Smash Burger

        $14

        House Baked Bun, Cheedar Cheese, Lettuce, French Fries

      • PAN SEARED FRESH FISH

        $22

        Garlic Jasmine Rice, Sauteed Veggies

      • SIDES

        $5

        Garlic Jasmine Rice, Sauteed Veggies Garlic Mashed Potatoes, French Fries

      Beverages

      • Lemonade

        $8

        Plain, Lilikoi, or Strawberry

      • Zero Proof Mai Tai

        $12

        Pineapple, Lime, Mac 12 Nut Syrup, Honey Lilikoi Foam

      • TROPICAL DREAMS

        $10

        House Made Coconut Cream, Pineapple

      • Cherry Fizz

        $10

        Sprite, Amarena Cherry Syrup

      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.

      Menu Subject to Change

      Happy Hour

      4:00 PM – 5: 00 PM at The Bar

      APPETIZERS

      • Smoked Taro Hummus

        $10

        Hanalei Taro, Vegetable Crudité Sweet Potato Chips

        plant based, vegetarian

      • Truffle Fries

        $6

        Parmesan, Truffle Oil

      • Kalua Pork Quesadilla

        $12

        Kim Chee, Mango Chili Sauce

      • HAWAIIAN STYLE AHI POKE

        $18

        Soy Ginger Dressing, Crushed Avocado, Sweet Potato Chips

        fish, raw

      • TAKO "A LA ESCARGOT"

        $18

        Octopus, Cognac Parsley Butter, House Baked Focaccia Bread

      Drinks

      • Merriman's Mai Tai

        $12

        Kula rums, orange curaçao fresh lime, mac nut orgeat Kauai honey-lilikoi foam

      • Well Drinks

        Pau Vodka

        Four Roses Bourbon

        Fid Street Gin

        El Jimador Silver Tequila

        Kula Light & Dark Rum

        - $9

      Wines by The Glass

      • House Sparkling

        $10

      • House Red

        $10

      • House White

        $10

      • House Rose

        $10

      Craft Beer

      • Rotating Selection

        $6

      Gluten-Free (GF) and Vegetarian (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.

      Menu Subject to Change

      Wine List

      Download PDF

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    About our Kauai Restaurant

    In a casual yet elegant setting of an Old Hawaii Plantation, 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.

    Dress Code

    Resort Casual (shorts & short-sleeved collared shirts are acceptable).

    Restaurant Awards


    Best Kauai RestaurantNice Restaurant on KauaiDinners' Choice Restaurant Kauai Readers' Choice Awards Restaurant KauaiOpenTable Diners' Choice Restaurant KauaiTravelers' Choice Awards Restaurant KauaiTravelers' Choice Awards: Best Restaurant Kauai

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