MERRIMAN'S

Merriman's Restaurant
Home of Hawaii Regional Cuisine
65-1227 Opelo Road
Kamuela (Waimea), Hawaii 96743
Phone: 808.885.6822

Local ingredients are the standard at Merriman's Restaurant in Waimea on the Big Island

 

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In addition to earning several top culinary awards, Merriman's Restaurant in Waimea (Kamuela), Hawaii, is the leader in the movement to support local farmers and growers. Dozens of family farms, both multi-generational and first generation, supply Merriman's with the freshest products. Most farm organically.

Executive Chef Peter Merriman is the co-founder of this movement, which began 15 years ago and is now widely known as "Hawaii Regional Cuisine." Peter and his acclaimed culinary staff often use 90% fresh, local ingredients for their dishes, a standard that is unsurpassed within Hawaii's thriving culinary landscape.

Hawaii Regional Cuisine presented by Peter Merriman at Merriman's Restaurant on the Big Island

HOURS:

Reservations Highly Recommended
Dinner:
5:00 - 8:30pm
Lunch:
Mon - Sat:
11:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday Brunch:
10:30am - 1:00pm
Extensive Wine List
Take Out Available
Private Dining:
We take pride in offering fresh, local, farm-to-table catering  services both on and off site. Whether it's food, beverages, custom cakes, decor, e1uipment or service, we've got you covered!
Enjoy our signature Hawaii regional cuisine in our lovely outdoor garden area and/or indoor dining room.
Dress Code:
Resort Casual (shorts & short-sleeved collared shirts are acceptable).

Signature dishes include the wok-seared ahi; daily preparations of the Kahua range-raised lamb and the vine ripened Lokelani tomatoes, often served with blue cheese, anchovies and capers which accentuate the tomatoes' peak, natural flavors.

Peter is a three-time James Beard Award nominee and his restaurant is selected as one of the top five restaurants in Hawaii by Gourmet magazine. For an impressive ten consecutive years, Merriman's has earned the prestigious Hale 'Aina award as a restaurant of distinction.

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
UPDATED July 9, 2025.  Copyright Restauranteur, 2006-2025.  All rights reserved.

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