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Waimea, Big Island

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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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    Private Dining

    Parking

    Mall parking out front

    Menus

      Dinner Menu

      Dirt Farm Salads

      • Peter’s Original Caesar Salad

        Hirabara Farm baby romaine, fried tomato croutons

        $19

      • Charred Hirabara Farm Beets

        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

        $5

      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, grilled house bread

        $27

      • Poke Mix Plate*

        Catch of the day presented as poke and sashimi yuzu ponzu, fresh wasabi grated tableside

        $29

      • Honoka'a Smoked Taro Hummus

        Chickpea and taro hummus, Waimea vegetable crudité, purple sweet potato chips

        $18

      • Waipio Taro Falafel

        Flatbread, Honda Farm cucumber tzatziki, house pico de gallo
        available as an entreé

        $14

      (GF – Gluten Free, V – Vegan)

      Our most climate-friendly options/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.

      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.

      *Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of foodborne illness.  

      “Iron” Sides of Waimea

      Locally farmed vegetables in cast iron

      • Hillbilly Cornbread

        $8

      • Pa’auilo Baby Spinach

        Garlic, sea salt

        $14

      • Crispy Yukon Gold Potato

        Parmesan and parsley

        $11

      Makai

      From our ocean

      • Wok Charred Ahi*

        Garlic jasmine rice, cabbage slaw, wasabi shoyu

        $47

      • Curried Hamakua Macadamia Nut Fish*

        Garlic jasmine rice, Pa’auilo spinach, and tomato saffron butter

        $49

      • Filo Crusted Hawaii Catch*

        Hirabara Farm rainbow charred, Ka'u orange, garden herb gremolata, roasted tomato butter

        $49

      • Spicy Kona Lobster Ravioli*

        Lemon brown butter, Honaunau spinach, Calabrian chili, basil marinated Laulea Farm grape tomato, corn bread croutons

        $54

      • Day Boat Catch of The Day*

        Nightly presentation, seasonal local ingredients‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ MP

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      Duo

      • A Combination of Two Half Entrée Portions

        Ask server for details

        $65

      Mauka

      From our island

      • Roasted Hamakua Mushroom Pot Pie

        Puff pastry crust, Hirabara farm carrots, Waimea grown vegetables, parmigiano reggiano

        $32

      • 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*

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      • Prime Bone-In New York*

        Szechuan peppercorn rub, Taro whipped potato, cognac herb butter

        $69

        gluten free

      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 kimchee, 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

        $18

      • Caesar Salad

        Hirabara Farm baby romaine, fried tomato croutons

        $16

      • Salad of Hirabara Farm Beets (CF)

        Papaya, Hirabara Farm select greens, curried hamakua macadamia nuts, Waimea tomato, green onion, garlic buttermilk dressing

        $16

      • Add Big Island Goat Dairy Chevre to Any Salad

        $5

      • 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

      • Pork Saimin with Togarashi Spice

        Kalua pork, "sun noodle" ramen, baby bok choy, red onion, mushroom, dashi, tare

        $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

        $14

        Make it a double patty + $5

      • Kalua Pork Sandwich

        Waimea tomato, Honoka'a cabbage, bourbon barbecue, pickled jalapeño

        $16

      • Herb Grilled Eggplant Sandwich (CF) (V)

        Fresh basil, sriracha aioli, Big Island chevre, arugula, Waimea tomato

        $14

        vegetarian

      Sides

      • Hillbilly Cornbread

        $8

      • Roasted Potato

        $8

      Sweet Treats

      And suggested wine pairings

      • Lilikoi Mousse

        White Chocolate Crumble

        $12

        Royal Tokaij, 5 Puttonyos, Hungary 2017 $19

      • Waialua Chocolate Torte

        Salted caramel sauce, whipped cream

        $14

        Graham's, Six Grapes "Reserve Porto" $8

      • Pineapple Macadamia Nut Bread Pudding

        Butter rum sauce, house-made vanilla ice cream

        $16

        Graham's, 20 Year Tawny Porto $15

      • 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 

      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.

      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 $9

        Graham's Pilsner $9

      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 - Grapfruite, 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

      Brunch Menu

      Salads & Starters

      • Caesar Salad*

        Hirabara Farm baby romaine, fried tomato, croutons

        $16

      • Honoka'a Smoked Hummus

        Chickpea and taro hummus, Waimea vegetable crudité, Okinawa sweet potato chip

        $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 and 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

        $20

      • Sunnyside Up Farm Egg Omelete*

        Pa'auilo spinach, caramelized local sweet onion, gruyere

        $17

      • Kamuela Chilaquiles*

        Corn chips, local egg, house chorizo, pinto beans, enchilada sauce, goat cheese

        $21

      • Spicy Saimin with Poached Egg*

        Kalua pork, "sun noodle" ramen, baby bok choy, mushroom, dashi, tare

        $20

      • Fresh Catch of The Day*

        Daily preparation, seasonal Waimea vegetable

        $29

      • Chermoula Marinated Fish Sandwich*

        Waimea tomato, butter lettuce, 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

        $14

        Make it a double patty + $5

      • Herb Grilled Eggplant Sandwich

        Fresh basil, sriracha aioli, Big Island chevre, arugula, Waimea tomato

        $14

      Sweet Endings

      • Lilikoi Mousse

        White Chocolate Crumble

        $12

        Royal Tokaij, 5 Puttonyos, Hungary 2017 $19

      • Waialua Chocolate Torte

        Salted caramel sauce, whipped cream

        $14

        Graham's, Six Grapes "Reserve Porto" $8

      • Pineapple Macadamia Nut Bread Pudding

        Butter rum sauce, house-made vanilla ice cream

        $16

        Graham's, 20 Year Tawny Porto $15

      • HOUSE-MADE ICE CREAM

        Macadamia nut shortbread cookies

        $10

      • HOUSE-MADE SORBET

        Macadamia nut shortbread cookies

        $10

      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.

      W A I M E A - B I G  I S L A N D

      First Course

      - Choice of -

      • Charred Hirabara Farm Beets

        Papaya, mixed greens, Hāmākua macadamia nuts, garlic buttermilk dressing

        gluten free

      • Peter’s Original Caesar Salad

        Hirabara Farm baby romaine, fried tomato croutons

      • Spicy Kona Lobster Ravioli

        Lemon brown butter, basil marinated Laulea Farm grape tomato, cornbread croutons

      • Hawaiian Style Shoyu Poke*

        Crushed avocado, inamona, ogo, green onion, Molokaʻi sweet potato chips

      • Tako “Escargot”

        Octopus, parsley butter, grilled house bread

      • Kalua Pig & Sweet Onion Quesadilla

        House-made kim chee, mango chili sauce

      Entrée

      - Choice of -

      • Slow Roasted Organic Turkey

        Kealakekua green beans, taro whipped potatoes, sausage-herb stuffing, natural gravy, family-style sweet potatoes & cranberry-pineapple relish

      • Roasted Chateaubriand of Hawaii Island Beef*

        Taro whipped potato, sauce chasseur

      • Grilled Colorado Lamb Chops *

        Hawaii Island Goat Dairy Shepherd’s Pie, Waimea-grown vegetables, taro whipped potato

      • Diver Sea Scallops & Wild Caught Shrimp

        Hirabara Farm fennel, Hillbilly cornbread, roasted tomato broth

      • Curried Macadamia Nut Crusted Hawaiian Kampachi*

        Garlic jasmine rice, spinach, Kona orange, tomato saffron orange butter

      • Hamakua Mushroom Pot Pie

        Cremini mushroom, leeks

        vegan

      Dessert

      - Choice of -

      • Traditional Pumpkin Pie

        Whipped cream, holiday spiced macadamia nuts

      • Waialua Chocolate Torte

        Salted caramel, whipped cream, raspberries

      • Pineapple Macadamia Nut Bread Pudding

        Rum butter sauce, house-made vanilla ice cream

      $125 per person | $45 – 12 years & younger | tax & gratuity not included.

      4% kitchen surcharge will be added to all food items & distributed to kitchen staff. 

      *Consuming raw or undercooked foods increases the chance of foodborne illness.

      W A I M E A - B I G  I S L A N D

      Available November (11/23 – 11/29/25), Excluding Thanksgiving Day (11/27)

      First Course

      - Choice of -

      • Charred Hirabara Farm Beets

        Papaya, mixed greens, Hāmākua macadamia nuts, garlic buttermilk dressing

        gluten free

      • Peter’s Original Caesar Salad

        Hirabara Farm baby romaine, fried tomato croutons

      • Spicy Kona Lobster Ravioli

        Lemon brown butter, basil marinated Laulea Farm grape tomato, cornbread croutons

      • Hawaiian Style Shoyu Poke*

        Crushed avocado, inamona, ogo, green onion, Molokaʻi sweet potato chips

      • Tako “Escargot”

        Octopus, parsley butter, grilled house bread

      • Kalua Pig & Sweet Onion Quesadilla

        House-made kim chee, mango chili sauce

      Entrée

      - Choice of -

      • Roasted Chateaubriand of Hawaii Island Beef*

        Taro whipped potato, sauce chasseur

      • Grilled Colorado Lamb Chops *

        Hawaii Island Goat Dairy Shepherd’s Pie, Waimea-grown vegetables, taro whipped potato

      • Diver Sea Scallops & Wild Caught Shrimp

        Hirabara Farm fennel, Hillbilly cornbread, roasted tomato broth

      • Curried Macadamia Nut Crusted Hawaiian Kampachi*

        Garlic jasmine rice, spinach, Kona orange, tomato saffron orange butter

      • Hamakua Mushroom Pot Pie

        Cremini mushroom, leeks

        vegan

      Dessert

      - Choice of -

      • Traditional Pumpkin Pie

        Whipped cream, holiday spiced macadamia nuts

      • Waialua Chocolate Torte

        Salted caramel, whipped cream, raspberries

      • Pineapple Macadamia Nut Bread Pudding

        Rum butter sauce, house-made vanilla ice cream

      $95 per person | $45 – 12 years & younger | tax & gratuity not included.

      4% kitchen surcharge will be added to all food items & distributed to kitchen staff. 

      *Consuming raw or undercooked foods increases the chance of foodborne illness.

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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
    • 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

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