Merriman's was hands down the best dining experience we had on the Big Island. From the moment we arrived, everything was exceptional. The service was attentive without being overbearing, the atmosphere was absolutely beautiful, and every dish was perfectly prepared with fresh, local ingredients. You can truly tell they take pride in every detail. If you're celebrating a special occasion or simply want an unforgettable meal, Merriman's is worth every penny. We can't wait to return on our next visit to Hawaii.
We always go to Merriman's when we visit Kona. We prefer coming for lunch so we can take a scenic drive back through the ranch land and Waikoloa Village back to the coast. Merriman's offers a small menu with enough variety for everyone. This time we started with the fresh and delicious beet salad (with papaya and macadamia nuts!) and added goat cheese. Don't miss the hillbilly cornbread, which accompanys the salad nicely. The fish tacos were fresh and delicious while the kalua pork sandwich offered a sweet and spicy bite of the juicy pork (this sandwich is a must). We finished with the incredible pineapple macadamia bread pudding, served warm with vanilla ice cream. The servers are friend and efficient and the dining room is compact but airy. This was yet another great meal from one of our favorite restaurant in the Big Island. Reservations recommended.
5
There are few things that give us more pleasure than perfect dining experience.
Merriman's Waimea delivered in every catagory.
Beatiful complex and complimentary flavors in each course.
We had Tako “Escargot”, Ceaser Salad, Pa’auilo Baby Spinach, Day Boat Catch of The Day (Mahi Mahi) and Roasted Chateaubriand.
Every dish was prepared to perfection and our superior service was provided by Emiko.
So good we booked dinner for our last night in Hawaii.
Our thanks to the entire team for an awesome dining experience.
5
We enjoyed a Mother's Day "Eve" dinner here to avoid the crowds on the Sunday when everyone goes out to eat. The food and the service are top notch. We especially enjoyed the Wok Charred Ahi and the Roasted Chateaubriane of Hawai'i Island Beef. For salads, I highly recommend the Charred Hirabara Farm Beets. The only thing that could make the experience better is the location. Set in a strip mall of sorts, the exterior doesn't feel like a fine dining experience.
5
This restaurant is one of the reasons you should come to Hawaii Big Island (Waimea). We had such a nice time at Merriman’s, everything we had was so good, and our server was so kind to us explaining the menu and helping with everything we needed. The desert was amazing too, pineapple macadamia bread pudding and chocolate mousse.
