Merriman's - Kapalua, MauiIn the same class as Mama'sEverything about Merriman's is fantastic. Food, view, service ambiance all top notch. And consistent over the years. We fine there every time we're on Maui. Can't miss.5/21/2013 12:00:00 AMAn excellent meal!A great experience! The food was excellent and unlike anything we'd ever had before!5/16/2013 12:00:00 AMBeautiful sunset!First trip to Maui and this was our favorite restaurant. The setting is lovely and we were able to see a beautiful sunset from our table. Our waiter was knowledgeable and attentive without being intrusive. The food was outstanding and innovative. They made our special occasion into a memorable evening! A must go to when in Maui!!!5/16/2013 12:00:00 AMA Wonderful Dining ExperienceBeen coming to Maui for years never been to Gerards. what a mistake! Just a nice dining experience. sat on the porch and ate some of the best food we've had on Maui. Opakapaka in two different styles. I had chilled cucumber soup with a tomatoe lime sorbet---don't ask! Just great. Desserts are superb. Great wine list too. Graet french preps! Waiter was super.Go!5/15/2013 12:00:00 AMOne of the best restaurants on MauExcellent restaurant with an unbelieveable view. A little expensive but worth it.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMHeaven in ParadiseFor ambience, service, and incredible food, there is nothing on Maui that comes close to what you will experience at Merriman's. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful. The service is warm, friendly, and professional. We enjoyed the outstanding, special shrimp appetizer. We moved on to the delicious kale salad and the incredible white bean soup. Our entree was the scallops that were abundant, beautiful, and delicious. We finished the meal with Malasadas (even better than my grandma's, but please don't tell her). They had half-bottles of wine which we loved because we were able to enjoy a perfect cocktail as well as some outstanding Kistler. Dining at Merriman's is like finding Heaven in Paradise! You will love this restaurant!5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMFantasticIf on Maui... It's a must go. Food, service, wine and views are fantastic. Don't miss this place!5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMAmazing!!This place ranks in our top 2 best filets ever!! We were celebrating being newlyweds and Merrimans held up to the hype! Live music was a great touch, I though Jack Johnson was there. Very romantic, we sat on the couch after dinner and listened to the music w/a glass of wine. Awesome!!!!5/8/2013 12:00:00 AMA perfect evening & wonderfulA perfect evening & wonderful dining experience!!! I am rarely compelled to write reviews, but this deserves one!5/8/2013 12:00:00 AMJust amazing!Amazing food, amazing service, amazing ocean views and amazing prices but worth every dollar.5/8/2013 12:00:00 AMPerfectService was exceptional and the food was perfect. The view, directly on the water with Molokai and Lanai in the distance, was phenomenal. There was a duo performing jazz type music which my husband liked so much he bought their cd. Can;t imagine how any improvement could be made! Would recommend or return without hesitation.5/7/2013 12:00:00 AMOur waiter Craig was awesome.Our waiter Craig was awesome. The view was spectacular as was the food.5/6/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent meal and eveningFrom the arrival view it only got better, the wait staff were extremely efficient and knowledgeable about the menu and ways the different items were prepared. It was a great way to end our wonderful week in mauai5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMLoved it!The food, service, ambiance were all excellent. I will definitely return to Merrimans when visiting the island.5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMperfect choice for special occasionif you are looking for a great restaurant in a prime location with a scenic view this should be your choice. we had dinner here, the food was great with a regional hawaiian touch and the staff especially our waiter gerry was very kind, attentive and professional. even as spoiled europeans we would recommand all of the food we had (salad of the day, warm goat cheese, merrimans mixed plate, taro cakes, warm masaladas, liliko'i tart, big island coffee) for a reasonable price. they have a nice wine list and the cocktails are great too!5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMAnother incredible evening!What another amazing dining experience! If you are visiting Maui, you need to have the dining experience at Merriman's. A complete localvore restaurant, only serving the finest, freshest, perfect preparations to delight the palate. Presentation is excellent. Timing of the courses perfect. Great service! Special surprise was the flourless chocolate cake presented to us to celebrate my wife's birthday - a great touch from a classy restaurant. A wonderful wine list and a dangerous cocktail menu. If you know what to look for there are some obscure low priced wines that are an absolute steal The view is beyond spectacular!!!!!5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMWe were treated like island royaltyMerriman's was recommended by our representative from Diamond Resorts. For us it is a special occasion restaurant where it is almost impossible to spend less than $100 per couple. However;it is worth every penny. Our server was warm and attentive and we enjoyed his detailed descriptions of select dishes. Special care is taken to maximize the view and the food tasted even better in the glow of the sunset.5/2/2013 12:00:00 AMStunning views!!Excellent food. You must go at sunset for the amazing view!!5/2/2013 12:00:00 AMBeautiful setting on KapaluaBeautiful setting on Kapalua Bay. Great place to dine at sunset but get there early. Pricey but excellent quality ... fresh fish and veggies ... unique preparations.We loved the Mong Chong preparation and presentation with the black rice! The Taro Hummus was a real treat.
When restaurant is full, noise level is too high to hear music.5/2/2013 12:00:00 AMBest in MauiMerriman's was outstanding in every way! Fabulous food, beautifully plated and well served. No more pricy than any other good restaurant and well worth it. The wok seared Ahi was to die for! Smaller portions are offered, too. All of this plus the view makes Merriman's the absolute best. Can't wait to go again.5/1/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat MealWe had our anniversary dinner there. The food was awesome and the service impeccable. We had a table at the window and had an excellent view of the sunset. I would highly recommend this restaurant.4/30/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Food & View!First time back to this restaurant since it changed from The Bay Club to Merriman's. It's the same lovely room serving dinner in an open-air environment with a fabulous view of the ocean and sunset. Loved the seafood choices on the menu - both of our entrees were excellent! Great wine selection! We shared a dessert suggested by our server that was not on the menu - a warm chocolate/macadamia nut tart with vanilla ice cream - it was awesome!4/29/2013 12:00:00 AMSimply our favorite spot onSimply our favorite spot on Maui. We come back every year for a special anniversary dinner, and then book a few more nights for good measure.
The most beautiful views, amazing food, friendly, attentive staff, excellent!!4/29/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic!Merrimans was phenomenal! Food was excellent, service fantastic, location perfect. Loved every bit. Will definitely be back.4/29/2013 12:00:00 AMWhat a view!Wonderful view and excellent food. We sampled many smaller size plates and were able to try many different things. Shrimp, fish, scallops, macadamina nut rice and truffle fries! Service was also great.
The patio overlooks the ocean and they have a great happy hour.
I felt the wine was overpriced compaired to the other restaurants we went to on Muai, but everything else was great.4/28/2013 12:00:00 AMYou must eat here!Wow! What a great experiance. Top notch all the way. The lamb chops were the best I have ever had and the wine list is extensive and has some great values on it. Don't miss Merriman's.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMFood and service were absolutelyFood and service were absolutely wonderful. Beautiful spot!4/25/2013 12:00:00 AMSpectacular location and food.Spectacular location and food. Worth every dollar!4/25/2013 12:00:00 AMNot to be missedThis is probably the best food in Napili. Delicious and inventive preparations. All farm and sea fresh. As with all of the better restaurants in Maui, the prices are steep, but relatively worth it.4/25/2013 12:00:00 AMJust a great place for dinner.Just a great place for dinner. Great view, service, and quality of food. No cons although some may feel it is pricey but sometimes you get what you pay for. Would return again!!!4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMEvery visit to MauimincludesEvery visit to Mauimincludes at least one Dinner at the Merrimans, food is always great and the service is professional.4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a memorable eveningWe had a memorable evening at Merriman's for my husbands birthday. Excellent food and service.4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMTop of their game!This was defiantly one of the best on the island! We loved everything about the restaurant! It was nice to get there early and sit at the outside bar watching the sunset, it just doesn't get any better that that! We sat on the terrace for dinner and had absolutely the best sea food ever! The service was as good as you will find anywhere in the world, bar none! When in Maui, do not miss Merrimans!4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMThe best Mai Tai and fishThe best Mai Tai and fish that I have ever experienced.4/17/2013 12:00:00 AMAs always the food was outstandingAs always the food was outstanding and the views can't be beat especially at sunset!4/16/2013 12:00:00 AMafter wedding occassionExcellent restaurant and lococation can't be beat was married in bay adjacent to restaurant4/15/2013 12:00:00 AMWe would have had a perfectWe would have had a perfect anniversary dinner except the hostess forgot to seat us... We arrived about 15 mins before our reservation time. The hostess told us our table would be ready in about 10 mins. The restaurant had just opened and they began to seat 2 or 3 other parties that were waiting. Time went by about 30 mins and then all the parties coming through the door were given tables. We are still at the bar waiting. If nothing else this location is known for its views. The food is good and the chef is well known. But a great table is a big part of the experience. That's why we made our reservation at the time we did! We were even reminded 3 times by email and phone of our reservation time.4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMAwesomeEverything about our dinner there was fabulous. Some of the best food I have ever had. Fantastic view of the ocean, fantastic service, fantastic drinks. Very expensive, but well worth it when you're on a great vacation. Can't wait to return!4/10/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat service, great food.Great service, great food. Choices for kids are good. Gave us a choice of an inside or patio table.4/8/2013 12:00:00 AMIn a Class of Its OwnReviewed April 9, 2013 NEW
Every once in a while you find a restaurant that is firing of all cylinders, Merriman’s is one of them. From beginning to end the food was extraordinary. A complementary plate consisting of a plank skewered with miniature tomatoes, cucumbers and watermelon radishes was fresh and flavorful. The Manhattan was one of the best, if not the best, I ever had. The starters were a combination of Ahi sashimi and Ahi poke and roast pig quesadillas. We opted to split a beet salad with Burrata cheese. The bread delivered to the table was fresh and warm. The special crystallized salt added huge flavor to the unsalted butter. My wife’s entrée, Wok fried Ahi was charred on all sides with a rare to raw center, It was accompa4/8/2013 12:00:00 AMR & CWOW - have always searched for words to describe a special dining experience but our recent visit to Merriman's is best described as WOW .. exceeded our expectation in every category - outstanding location and view - food beyond compare - attentive service.
Would highly recommend an evening worth remembering,at Merriman's in Maui4/8/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic place to eat. TheFantastic place to eat. The best meal we had in Maui. A must do while on this island.4/8/2013 12:00:00 AMSpecial experience at MerrimansWe love Merrimans; from the clever, tasty menu to the extraordinary service to the unbeatable view, it's the perfect place for a memorable dining experience. Try the vodka and pineapple cocktail; sampler appetizer platter, kale salad, any fish entree and pineapple upside down cake. Yum!4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMEverything about Merriman'sEverything about Merriman's was wonderful. The location is amazing and the restaurant has a great feel to it. The service was great - very friendly and attentive. The cocktails - strong, but also flavorful. The food - wow. Overall, a great evening. Dinner here will set you back a bit; so drive *yourself* to Hana, and use the money for the bus-tour here!4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful food with a local/organicWonderful food with a local/organic Hawaiian flair. Our waiter was exceptionally attentive and the food (kale salad, various seafood preparations) were absolutely wonderful. Pineapple upside down cake (made with banana bread - a nice twist) was delicious for dessert. This is definitely a special occasion restaurant -- expensive but worth it. In my opinion the best spot on Maui.4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMBad night to Great becauseBad night to Great because our server, Gary (sp?) made it that way. We arrived in not the best spirits due to our 11yr old girl and grumpny parents (13yr old boy actually was best of us all!?)...Hostess totally goofed up as we checked in VERY early and I said we'd wait for a nice lanai table. We were called and seated at a table against temporary wall seperating private (loud understandably) wedding party...but after drinks and our waiter taking care of us and comping us a dessert or two without our asking, it completely saved the ambiencne of the evening. Food was fantastic as well, but without great service to make up for the rest, this would be a bad review.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMFood, Staff & Ambiance... 5 Stars!As a Foodie and a lover of a unique blend of Hawaiian Cuisine, my husband and I were truly impressed by the service, food and all around atmosphere of Merriman's. We dined at Merriman's to celebrate our 12 year Wedding Anniversary and was not only greeted warmly by all of the staff but was treated like we were royalty. We have eaten at many restaurants around the U.S. and we are very happy to boast that this awesome restaurant is right here on our Island where we were born & raised. The service itself was 5 stars and the food, absolutely superb. We love restaurants that participate in "farm to table" cuisine and Merriman's has stolen our heart. I think it will be tradition for us to return year after year. It is now one of our favorites4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMa must in Maui.A beautiful restaurant in a beautiful place. We enjoyed that most of the food served here is "farm to table". Highly recommended.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMAmazingExceptional meal and service at this gem in Kapalua. This was by far the best restaurant we visited during our two-week vacation in Maui. The ocean view is breathtaking, and no detail is left unattended to. Service was spot on, and our meals were to die for. Would highly recommend!4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMAbsolutely amazing! We webnyAbsolutely amazing! We webny three timea during our stay ( not to mention twice to Monkeypod and twice to Hula Grill - both Merriman restaurants!) Food was amazing, as were the views, the service, the ambiance!! Most incredible sunset in Maui, with bonus views of whales during the season!4/4/2013 12:00:00 AM