Merriman's – Seafood
Perched where the island’s lush landscapes meet the Pacific, this elegant sanctuary celebrates the vibrant spirit of Hawaii through a soulful commitment to farm-to-table artistry. The air carries the enticing scent of garlic-roasted wild shrimp and smoky taro hummus, inviting guests to linger over plates of ocean-fresh 'ahi poke and tender kalua pork quesadillas. It is a place where the crunch of locally grown beets and the briny sweetness of oysters on the half shell create a sophisticated symphony of flavors that honor the rich bounty of the land and sea.
Opelo Road, Waimea/Kamuela, Hawaii https://www.merrimanshawaii.comRating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, sugar-free, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, mediterranean, paleo, diabetic, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, dash-sodium-reduced, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, volumetrics, tlc, raw-food, detox, alkaline, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the fresh ingredients and satisfying portions that define the dining experience, often noting the high quality and consistency of the menu. Reviewers highlight the knowledgeable and attentive service, praising the staff for their deep menu expertise and warm hospitality. The pleasant environment and inviting atmosphere make it a standout neighborhood favorite, perfect for a memorable meal in a comfortable, welcoming setting.
Menu
Appetizers
- Kalua Pork & Maui Onion Quesadilla - $18: House-Made Kim Chee, Sweet Chili-Mango Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Lump Crab Cakes - $31: Kauaʻi Natural Spring Grown Watercress, Omao Orange, Avocado, Salsa Verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Mayo-Clinic
- Garlic Roasted Wild Shrimp - $29: Moroccan Spices, Lemon, Cherry Tomato, Olive Oil, House Baked Focaccia Bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Hawaiian Style 'Ahi Poke - $26: Maui Sweet Onion, ʻInamona, Ogo, Jalapeno, Crushed Avocado, Soy Ginger Dressing, Moloka'i Sweet Potato Chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
- Tako 'À La Escargot' - $27: Octopus, Cognac Parsley Butter, House Baked Focaccia Bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Smoked Taro Hummus - $16: Crudité of Local Vegetables, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Moloka'i Sweet Potato Chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Oysters On The Half Shell - $26: Champagne Black Pepper Mignonette, Vegetable Crudité (4 pc) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Salads & Soups
- Chef's Daily Selection Soup - $13: Daily selection Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Peter's Original Caesar Salad - $19: Hirabara Farms Romaine, Fried Avocado Croutons, Shaved Parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Hirabara Farms Beet Salad - $19: Pu’uwai Organic Baby Arugula, Toasted Macadamia Nuts, Kunana Dairy Chèvre, Aged Balsamic-Citrus Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Avocado, Papaya Tomato & Fennel Salad - $19: Koloa-grown baby arugula, local watercress, Point Reyes blue cheese, spiced macadamia nuts, lemon-garlic dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Main Courses
- Merriman's Original Wok Charred 'Ahi - $49: Won Bok Slaw, Wasabi Soy Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach
- USDA Prime Sirloin - $59: 9 oz Grilled Steak, Taro Whipped Potatoes, Chili Garlic Green Beans, Hamakua Aliʻi Mushrooms, Herb Compound Butter, Marinated Tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Macadamia Nut Crusted Fresh Catch - $51: Hamakua Aliʻi Mushroom Sake Reduction, Garlic Jasmine Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
- Hanalei Taro Falafel - $38: Cilantro Crème Fraîche, Cucumber Tomato Relish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Lobster, Shrimp & Kalua Pork Ramen - $48: Nōmilu Fishpond Clams, Jason’s Noodles, Puʻuwai Bok Choy, Dashi, Cilantro, Chili Tare Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Crispy Pork Shank - $44: Taro Whipped Potatoes, Pineapple Salsa, Whole Grain Mustard Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Merriman's Duo Plate - $69: Combination of two half entree portions Dietary tags: High-Protein
- MaKai Fresh Catch - $54: Caught trolling west Kaua'i waters Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating
Sides
- Fresh Local Vegetable - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Garlic Jasmine Rice - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- Taro Mashed Potatoes - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Sea Salt Fries - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Truffle Parmesan Fries - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Buttermilk Biscuits - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Lilikoi Mousse - $14: Fresh Fruit, Macadamia Nut Shortbread Cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hawaiian Chocolate Purse - $15: Coffee Caramel, Candied Mac Nuts, House Made Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pineapple Macadamia Nut Bread Pudding - $15: House Made Tahitian Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Rum Butter Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- House Made Vanilla Ice Cream - $8: Waffle Cone Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sorbet - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
Beverages
- Merriman's Mai Tai - $18: Kula Rum, Orange Curaçao, Fresh Lime, House-Made Mac Nut Orgeat, Honey-Lilikoʻi Foam
- No Ka 'Oi - $18: Ocean vodka, fresh lime, Thai basil, Kauai honey-lilikoi puree
- The Christmapolitan - $18: Tito’s Vodka, Fresh Lime, Cranberry Juice, Triple Sec, Cinnamon Spice Simple Syrup
- Aloha Blonde Beer - $9
- Zero Proof Mai Tai - $12: POG, Lime, Macadamia Nut Syrup, Lilikoʻi-Honey Foam