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Merriman's Restaurant Big Island (Waimea)

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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


    Getting here and getting home: 
    Merriman's Waimea is upcountry, about 25 minutes above the Kohala Coast resorts. Uber and Lyft are unreliable here, especially after dark, so please arrange your return trip in advance. Your hotel concierge can book a car both ways. Parking is complimentary.


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    Reservations

    Private Dining

    Parking

    Mall parking out front

    Menus

      Dinner Menu

      Upcountry

      • House Made Soup of The Day

        $12

      • Kalua Pig & Sweet Onion Quesadilla

        House-made Kim Chee, Mango Chili Sauce

        $19

      • Tako “Escargot”

        Octopus, Parsley Butter

        $29

      • Hawaiian Style Poke*

        Avocado, Sweet Potato Chips

        $27

      • Smoked Taro Hummus (CF)

        Waimea Vegetable Crudité, Purple Sweet Potato Chips

        $18

      • Waipio Taro Spanakopita

        Hirabara Farm Greens, Hawai‘i Island Goat Feta

        $19

      Dirt Farm Salads

      • Peter’s Original Caesar Salad (CF)

        Hirabara Farm Baby Romaine, Fried Tomato Croutons

        $19

      • Charred Hirabara Farm Beets (CF)

        Papaya, Mixed Greens, Hāmākua Macadamia Nuts, Garlic Buttermilk Dressing

        $21

        gluten free

      • Sichuan Smashed Cucumber Salad

        Seasonal Local Fruit, Chili Oil, Cilantro, Sesame Vinaigrette

        $19

        vegetarian

      • Add 1oz of Hawai’i Island Goat Chèvre to Any Salad (CF)

        $6

      “Iron” Sides of Waimea

      Locally farmed vegetables in cast iron

      • Sauteed Baby Spinach

        Garlic, Sea Salt

        $12

      • Hillbilly Cornbread

        House Spiced Butter

        $12

      • Crispy Yukon Gold Potato

        Parmesan and Parsley

        $12

      • Sauteed Ali'i Mushrooms

        $12

      (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.

      (GF – Gluten Free, V – Vegan)

      On our printed menus, our most climate-friendly options/lowest carbon footprint are indicated with a decal. We are proud to be a Carbon Neutral restaurant and want our guests to feel empowered to make choices with sustainability in mind.

      Makai

      From our ocean

      • Wok Charred Ahi*

        Garlic Jasmine Rice, Cabbage Slaw, Wasabi Shoyu

        $49

      • Curried Hamakua Macadamia Nut Fish*

        Garlic Jasmine Rice, Baby Spinach, Saffron Butter

        $54

      • Spicy Lobster Ravioli*

        Calabrian Chili, Baby Spinach, Laulea Farm Tomato, Corn Bread, Brown Butter

        $59

      • Day Boat Catch of The Day* (CF)

        Nightly presentation, seasonal local ingredients‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ MP

        ‎

      Duo

      • A Combination of Two Half Entrée Portions

        Ask server for details

        $69

      Mauka

      From our island

      • Roasted Hamakua Mushroom Pot Pie

        Puff Pastry Crust, Hirabara Carrots, Waimea Vegetables, Parmigiano Reggiano

        $41

      • Roasted Chateaubriand of Hawai’i Island Beef*

        Taro Whipped Potato, Waimea Grown Vegetables, Sauce Chasseur

        $59

        gluten free

      • Kahua Ranch Lamb, Merriman’s Butcher’s Cut*

        Nightly presentation‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

        $59

      • Prime Bone-In New York*

        Szechuan Peppercorn Rub, Taro Whipped Potato, Cognac Herb Butter

        $72

        gluten free

      Desserts

      • LILIKOI MOUSSE

        White Chocolate Crumble

        $12

      • WAIALUA CHOCOLATE TORTE

        Salted Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream

        $14

      • Pineapple Macadamia Nut Bread Pudding

        Butter Rum Sauce, House-made Vanilla Ice Cream

        $16

      • Waialua Chocolate Purse

        Salted caramel sauce, house-made vanilla ice cream

        $12

      • HOUSE-MADE ICE CREAM 10 OR SEASONAL SORBET

        Macadamia Nut Shortbread Cookies We Make All Our Ice Cream with Fresh Kohala Cream from Clover Leaf Dairy

        $10


      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.

      Certified Organic products used whenever possible. 

      *Indicates items served raw or undercooked or containing raw ingredients. Consuming raw or uncooked foods or unpasteurized juice may increase the risk of foodborne illness. Some items may contain or come into contact with milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, or sesame. Please inform your server of any allergies.

      A 4% surcharge on food goes entirely to our hardworking culinarians. For parties of 6 or more, a 20% Gratuity is added for your convenience.

      Menu subject to change.

      Wines

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      Keiki Dinner Menu

      • Keiki Kua'aina Steak

        $24

      • Keiki Daily Fresh Catch

        $22

      • Keiki Kahua Ranch Lamb

        $23

      • Keiki Butter Pasta

        Complimentary for children. 3 years and younger only

        $16

      Lunch Menu

      Salads & Starters

      • Kalua Pig & Sweet Onion Quesadilla

        Won Bok Cabbage Kim Chee, Mango Chili Sauce

        $16

      • Honoka'a Smoked Taro Hummus (CF)

        Chickpea and Taro Hummus, Waimea Vegetable Crudité, Purple Sweet Potato Chips

        $14

      • Kamuela Greek Salad

        Hirabara Farm Romaine, Waimea Tomato, Basil, Cucumber, Chickpea, Red Onion, Kalamata Olive, Calabrian Chili, Feta, Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette, Grilled Flatbread

        $22

      • Caesar Salad

        Hirabara Farm Baby Romaine, Fried Tomato Croutons

        $18

      • Salad of Hirabara Farm Beets (CF)

        Papaya, Hirabara Farm Select Greens, Curried Hāmākua Macadamia Nuts, Waimea Tomato, Green Onion, Garlic Buttermilk Dressing

        $18

      • Add Big Island Goat Dairy Chevre to Any Salad

        $6

      • Add Sustainably Raised Kona Shrimp to Any Salad

        $5 per shrimp

      • House-Made Soup of The Day

        $10

      Lunch

      • Fish Tacos* (CF)

        Cabbage, Cilantro, Sriracha Aioli, Avocado, Pico de Gallo, Flour Tortilla

        $24

      • Fresh Catch of The Day*

        Daily Preparation, Seasonal Waimea Vegetable

        $29

      • Chermoula Marinated Fish Sandwich*

        Waimea Tomato, Butter Lettuce, Big Island Avocado, House-made Tartar

        $20

      • Spicy Saimin with Poached Egg

        Kalua Pork, "Sun Noodle" Ramen, Baby Bok Choy, Mushroom, Dashi, Tare

        $22

      • 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

      • Kalua Pork Sandwich

        House-Made Kaiser Bun, Waimea Tomato, Honoka'a Cabbage, Bourbon Barbecue, Pickled Jalapeño

        $18

      • Herb Grilled Eggplant Sandwich (CF) (V)

        House-Made Kaiser Bun, Fresh Basil, Sriracha Aioli, Big Island Chevre, Arugula, Waimea Tomato

        $16

        vegetarian

      Sides

      • Hillbilly Cornbread

        House Spiced Butter

        $12

      • Crispy Potato

        Parmigiano, Parsley

        $8

      Sweet Treats

      And suggested wine pairings

      • Lilikoi Mousse

        White Chocolate Crumble

        $12

      • Waialua Chocolate Torte

        Salted Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream

        $14

      • Pineapple Macadamia Nut Bread Pudding

        Butter Rum Sauce, House-made Vanilla Ice Cream

        $16

      • House-Made Ice Cream

        Macadamia Nut Shortbread Cookies

        $10

      • House-Made Sorbet

        Macadamia Nut Shortbread Cookies

        $10

      (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. 

      On our printed menus, our most climate-friendly options/lowest carbon footprint are indicated with a decal. 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.

      Certified Organic products used whenever possible. 

      *Indicates items served raw or undercooked or containing raw ingredients. Consuming raw or uncooked foods or unpasteurized juice may increase the risk of foodborne illness. Some items may contain or come into contact with milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, or sesame. Please inform your server of any allergies.

      A 4% surcharge on food goes entirely to our hardworking culinarians. For parties of 6 or more, a 20% Gratuity is added for your convenience.

      Menu subject to change.

      Beer & Cider

      12 oz cans

      • Deschutes Brewery

        Black Butte Porter

        $9

      • Kona Brewing Co.

        Big Wave Golden Ale $9

        Fire Rock Pale Ale $9

      • Big Island Brewhaus

        Overboard IPA $11

        Graham's Pilsner $11

      Coffee Treats

      • Waimea Coffee

        Macadamia Nut Liqueur and Coffee Topped with Fresh Whipped Cream and Toasted Spiced Macadamia Nuts

        $15

      • 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

      • 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

      Hawaii Coffee & Tea

      French press. Single or double serving

      • Merriman's Blend

        Multiple Hawaiian Islands Represented
        Dried Cherry, Honeysuckle, Earl Grey

        Single $8

        Double $16

      • White Nene Coffee Roasters

        Ka'u Monarch - Grapefruit, Caramel 2023 Hawaii Roasting Champion 2024 13th Ranked US Roaster

        Single $8

        Double $16

      • Hawaii Cloud Forest

        Āhualoa, Hawaii
        Almond, Graham Cracker, Brown Sugar

        Single $8

        Double $16

      • Watson-Kabei Coffee Estate

        Holualoa, Hawaii
        Rolled Tobacco, Roasty, Dark Roast

        Single $8

        Double $16

      Hobbs Tea

      Sustainable, locally sourced, Hawaii grown

      • Hawaii Black

        Caffeinated

        $7

      • Hawaii Green

        Caffeinated

        $7

      • Hawaii Earl Grey

        Caffeinated

        $7

      • Golden Chamomile

        Herbal, Non-Caffeinated

        $7

      • Organic Mint

        Herbal, Non-Caffeinated

        $7

      Cocktails & Wine List

      Cocktails & Wine Menu

      Keiki Lunch Menu

      10 years or younger

      • Keiki Pasta & Butter

        $12

      • Cheese Quesadilla

        $9

      • Catch of The Day & Crispy Potatoes

        $14

      • Filet of Kua'aina Beef & Potatoes*

        $20

      Gluten-Free (GF) and Vegetarian (V) menu options 

      Certified Organic products used whenever possible. 

      *Indicates items served raw or undercooked or containing raw ingredients. Consuming raw or uncooked foods or unpasteurized juice may increase the risk of foodborne illness. Some items may contain or come into contact with milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, or sesame. Please inform your server of any allergies.

      A 4% surcharge on food goes entirely to our hardworking culinarians. For parties of 6 or more, a 20% Gratuity is added for your convenience.


      Menu subject to change.

      Brunch Menu

      Salads & Starters

      • Caesar Salad*

        Hirabara Farm Baby Romaine, Fried Tomato, Croutons

        $18

      • Honoka'a Smoked Hummus

        Chickpea and Taro Hummus, Waimea Vegetable Crudité, Okinawa Sweet Potato Chips

        $14

      • House-Made Apple Banana Bread

        Whipped Butter

        $12

      Brunch

      • Grilled Hawaii Beef Steak and Eggs*

        Seasonal Waimea Vegetable, Roasted Potatoes, Herb Butter

        $43

      • Waipio Taro & Kalua Pork Hash*

        Sunnyside Up Farm Egg, Hamakua Mushrooms, Onion, Red Pepper, Green Onion, Jalapeño

        $22

      • Classic Eggs Benedict*

        Kalua Pork, Sunnyside Up Farm Poached Eggs, Hollandaise

        $22

      • Sunnyside Up Farm Egg Omelete*

        Pa'auilo Spinach, Caramelized Local Sweet Onion, Gruyere

        $20

      • Spicy Saimin with Poached Egg

        Kalua Pork, "Sun Noodle" Ramen, Baby Bok Choy, Mushroom, Dashi, Tare

        $22

      • Kamuela Chilaquiles*

        Corn Chips, Sunnyside Egg, House Chorizo, Pinto Beans, Enchilada Sauce, Goat Cheese

        $22

      • Fresh Catch of The Day*

        Daily Preparation, Seasonal Waimea Vegetable

        $29

      • Chermoula Marinated Fish Sandwich*

        House-Made Poppyseed Kaiser Bun, Waimea Tomato, Butter Lettuce, Big Island Avocado, House-made Tartar

        $20

      • 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

      • Herb Grilled Eggplant Sandwich

        House-Made Poppyseed Kaiser Bun, Fresh Basil, Sriracha Aioli, Big Island Chevre, Arugula, Waimea Tomato

        $16

      Sweet Endings

      • Lilikoi Mousse

        White Chocolate Crumble

        $12

      • Waialua Chocolate Torte

        Salted Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream

        $14

      • Pineapple Macadamia Nut Bread Pudding

        Butter Rum Sauce, House-made Vanilla Ice Cream

        $16

      • HOUSE-MADE ICE CREAM

        Macadamia Nut Shortbread Cookies

        $10

      • HOUSE-MADE SORBET

        Macadamia Nut Shortbread Cookies

        $10

      SIDES

      • Roasted Potatoes

        $8

      Cocktails & Wine Menu

      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.

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    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
    • OpenTable's Top 100 Brunch Restaurants (2025/2026)
    • Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2003 - 2025)
    • 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

    Best Place to Eat Big Island - YELP Diners' Choice: Best Restaurant Waimea Open Table: Best Brunch Restaurant Waimea  Hale'aina Awards: Best RestaurantHawaii Magazine: Best Restaurant Waimea Farm-to-Table: Best Restaurant Big IslandBest Chef Restaurant Big Island    

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    • 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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