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Merriman's - Kapalua, Maui
Merriman's - Kapalua, Maui

Merriman's - Kapalua, Maui Details

  • Dining Style: Fine Dining
  • Website: http://www.Merrimanshawaii.com
  • Phone: (808) 669-6400
  • Hours of Operation: Dinner: Sunday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
    Bar Menu: Sunday - Saturday: 3:00pm - 8:30pm
    Happy Hour: Sunday - Saturday: 3:00pm - 4:55pm
    Point Bar Hours: Sunday - Saturday: 3:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Contemporary American, Hawaiian
  • Executive Chef: Peter Merriman and Neil Murphy
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
  • Catering: Our chef will create a menu specifically for you and your event. We are capable of doing small intimate groups of 25 or up to a large group of 250. We will use the same philosophy in preparing your group's food as we do in our restaurant. Fresh, Local, Sustainable, and Delicious!
  • Entertainment: We provide live music 7 days a week starting at 5:30pm and ending at 9:00pm.

    Sunday - Wednesday: Ranga Pae
    Monday: David Wolf
    Tuesday: Phil and Angela Benoit

Getting there

  • Parking: Valet
  • Parking Details: Complimentary Valet for dinner. The Kapalua Resort offers free shuttle service through out the resort for guests.
A word from Merriman's - Kapalua, Maui
Chef/Owner Peter Merriman has transplanted his version of Hawaii Regional Cuisine to this beautiful ocean-side location in the Kapalua resort. He uses only the freshest products of which 90% or more are locally produced or caught, using only sustainable methods. Peter has always been a front runner… in the "Farm to Table" concept. All food is prepared in a way that highlights the natural flavors of the food. We have a very friendly staff to ensure that you have an incredible dining experience. Their food knowledge is among the best in the industry. All this is in the most beautiful location within the resort, right on the water where the most incredible sunsets are watched nightly at our oceanfront winebar. Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
Diner Reviews
  • "Had a trip with a little of both and took my sweetheart here for dinner ...they have these great duos where you can get two entrees from the menu and they are small sized without being over served. Our waiter was attentive and responsive to our inquiries about restaurant. Would review wine list before going if you are hosting a business dinner as it is limited and pricey. This is a special occasion place."
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "Of the week we spent in Maui, this was probably the best dining experience overall, but you pay a price for it. My other review, Lognhi was still my first recommendation, because the prices were much more reasonable, and the experience nearly as good."
    Dined on 2/24/2014
  • "We celebrated our anniversary there, and even though the rain kept us inside, it was still our favorite dining experience we've endured. The view was breathtaking, the service from David was beyone exceptional, and the food was so delicious it keeps us craving more. They were able to make quick modifications for my food allergy and even gave us a compliementary anniversary dessert. The wine list was broken down for easy choosing, and David was very insightful, and recommended a fine Pinot. This dining experience will never be forgotten and will always be #1 on our list - and we are foodies who dine often!"
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "Our new Maui number one special occasion. Breath taking views, phenomenal food, excellent waitstaff. Speedy but we'll worth it!!! We'll definitely go back next year!!"
    Dined on 3/4/2014
  • "Merriman's was an overall amazing experience! The service from the first step in the door until the last step out was fabulous. The food was exceptional, and the views were beautiful! I cannot wait to go back, an absolute must try!!"
    Dined on 3/3/2014
  • "We were at Merriman's on Thursday, February 26th, celebrating my wife's birthday. We heard the restaurant was fancy from a friend who recently visited the island and recommended Merriman's. The experience was amazing from the moment we arrived. Our dinner reservation was made on my smartphone that same morning for 8:45pm, taking less than 5 minutes with a limited internet connection. I added a note about the bday. We arrived a few minutes early and was prompted greeted by valet, welcomed by the host and seated within minutes. Our romantic table for two was just outside the somewhat loud bar area and under the Maui stars. Our waiter was incredible, service was superb, the birthday dessert made my wife's day, and we left full and speechless."
    Dined on 2/26/2014
  • "Great bar with really great view! Order the Mai Tai.... There might not be a better setting for outside dining on Maui. The service very good and the food is always well prepared. Great apps and salads to share and the fresh fish choices are great! The wine list has enough choices for most folks. On my top four places to eat while here?"
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "We were very disappointed in our service. This Was my wife's birthday and we felt extremely Rushed and pressured to order and eat quickly. Within 10 minutes of seating our waitress asked If we were ready to order 4 times. It continued That way or dinner was served very quickly Etc. We had a view table and I think they were In a rush to turn it over. Not good for a 150 dinner That's supposed to be fine dinning"
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "We had dinner here on Valentine's Day for a special treat, and it was certainly that. It started as soon as we arrived with the complimentary valet parking, continued with the hospitable way we were greeted, the friendly and helpful waiter, the gorgeous view, and of course the wonderful food. Everything about it was first class."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We had three problems with the food: (1) a salad special that was extremely acidic and hard to palate. We saw others struggle to finish the dish too. (2) snapper cooked rare when we asked for medium-well. It had to be sent back to the kitchen. (3) a piece of bone found in the lamb risotto. Definitely not worth the price. Service was good and the location is great."
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "Thank you Merriman's, again. Another wonderful meal. David, as usual made it a special meal. And thanks to Kristie for THE best flour less chocolate cake EVER. Merriman's is a regular stop for our maui trips."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "We had a great dinner experience at Mala. Spectacular setting and view. Best perpetration of Ahi on our vacation. Very unique and flavorful. Service was great."
    Dined on 2/24/2014
  • "Outstanding food. The wine steward was extremely knowledgable and for a change had a great personality. Wait staff were excellent and our table location that I requested exceeded my expectations. We have had many dinners at the restaurant and will continue to return. Location is fantastic. The quality is a five star experience."
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "We had a nice evening. Food was good (not outstanding), service could have been better (very prompt with the bill). I will credit the restaurant with being amenable to the fact it was our anniversary and they sat us in a very nice location overlooking the water. My husband and I both agree that Merriman's is very commercialized. There really is no personal feeling of service you get when you go to a restaurant of this size. The setting is intimate & the view is amazing but you come away with the feeling they are wanting to get people in and out as quickly as possible. Forget about going to the outside patio for sunset. First come, first serve. Overcrowded, and people aren't moving. it's like vultures circling a carcass."
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "We heard this was a great spot, and it was beautiful visually, but the food tried to hard with to many components Way to expensive for a mediocre meal. The location and view can't be beat."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "We dined at Merriman's for dinner and everything was perfect--we couldn't have asked for a single improvement. We were treated exceptionally well and the food was beyond delicious! We are here on Maui for another week, and we'll be going back to Merriman's again."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "This was the most incredible experirnce. Wide open to the outdoors with the best sunset view imaginable. Suggest showing up an hour early to sit out on the point and have a drink. Fantastic high end wine list."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "On our last night in Maui we decided to try Merriman's as we had heard several nice comments during our honeymoon. Reservations were easy to make with open table followed up by a call to verify. Merriman's location is breathtaking!! This is a must for your Maui vacation. We had the most beautiful sunset. The staff was so pleasant and professional. Our server Marc made sure that we were taken excellent care of. The food is absolutely fabulous. Thank you to all the Kitchen Staff for making our dinner one not to be forgotten. Merriman's knows how to treat their clients the best. Thank you again."
    Dined on 2/19/2014
  • "Amazing location; wonderful view of whales and beautiful sunset. Food is well-prepared and fresh, but one entree was served warm, but not hot as if it had sat too long. Waiter replaced order with a new, hot entree. Waiter neglected to inform us of soup special, which we became aware of while overhearing adjacent waitress; waiter also neglected to ask if we wanted coffee with dessert and had to be flagged down to order. Food is wonderful, but when paying top dollar, service needs to be superior as well."
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "When we arrived we were not nicely greeted. The restaurant was very busy and we liked like we were more if a pain in the hostess neck. Our table was not ready and we were directed to the bar. It was very crowded and there was no place to sit as most were eating dinner at the bar. We had a beautiful table but the food was fair and my veggie sides were forgotten until after I had finished my meal. The waiter did comp these. Only a fair experience."
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "Merrimans, in my opinion, has the best food, the best location, and the best service in maui. Simply outstanding!"
    Dined on 2/19/2014
  • "The food is nice, but overall it's too noisy, too crowded and too fast. The wine list, while impressive, could include more decent, moderately priced bottles."
    Dined on 2/18/2014
  • "My husband & I love this place. We celebrate Valentine's Day here every year!!!! Great food, incredible service and the best view in Maui!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Nice restaurant Good food although portions very big - most people would go for the smaller portion and that us enough good."
    Dined on 2/17/2014
  • "Professionally run high end restaurant . Good service, staff are pros and know their product well. Good presentation of good food. Charming ambiance, tables not too crowded. Place works like a fine tuned and oiled machine. A pleasure until the bill comes! Great experience at a price. Get the kids a pizza and leave them at home, bring them some Hawiian ice cream on the way back and they will be happier..... So will your wallet."
    Dined on 2/17/2014
  • "We were very pleased with our meal. It was outstanding! !"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We went here on our 40th anniversary on Valentines Day. Sometimes you get a less than stellar prefix for Valentines Day but this was their full regular menu. This has to be some of the best food we ever had on Maui. Our waiter was very helpful with the wine list and helped us select a wonderful Pinot. Although we have been to Maui many times this was our first visit to Merriman's and will certainly not be our last."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "This was probably our 4th time dining at Merriman's. The food, view and the staff are top of the line. The fish preparations are so delicious. Everything is freshly prepared and presentation is beautiful."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "We were looking for a romantic restaurant for a belated Valentines Day dinner and this was the perfect fit. The views at sunset were great and the food was incredible. We both tried The Mixed Plate and were ready to lick the plates clean. We dressed up for the night but there were many that were casual; which was fine too. There were many families dining at the same time with kids but the restaurant is open enough to the outdoors that there wasn't any issues with the noise levels. We plan on going back this week to enjoy happy hour on the patio."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "We were told this was the place to go and it really was! Even though its a bit pricey, it's well worth it! The view was amazing. Dinner and drinks were phenomenal. Service was excellent!"
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "We had dinner at Merriman's on Valentine's Day. We were very late for our reserved time because of flight problems, and although it was one of the busiest nights of the year, Merriman's could not have been more accommodating (Michaela, you're a gem). David is as good a waiter as I've found anywhere."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Pricey but great, creative island fare. Everything was impeccably fresh, carefully prepared and visually striking. Casual but attentive service, very good wine list and interesting cocktails."
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "My husband and I were on Maui for the first time and I had read about the restaurant and then we happened upon it on a walk. I must admit that the coconut creme brulee made my mind up and the location is beautiful. I like the suggestion of a wine pairing on the menu as well."
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "Great experience! Food was exceptional. The view was spectacular. The service was top-notch. It is a little pricey, but well worth it. Was recommended by a friend and we were not disappointed. We travel to Hawaii quite often and will definitely make this a MUST. We will be in Kauai in a few months and will try their restaurant there too."
    Dined on 8/29/2013
  • "LOUD would be my biggest memory. Lots of clattering and loud tables and loud music. So not a romantic hotspot. The food was very good - the fish special was great, but not as inspired as Merrimans on the Big Island where we've eaten twice before. We were next to a large group with expensive taste in wine, so our server was pretty consumed with them."
    Dined on 2/4/2014
  • "The most beautiful restaurant but food less than it should be. Steak was fatty with little taste. Remainder of meal edible but just adequate lacking in creativity. We keep on trying Merriman's hoping for improvement..but alas this will likely be the last time."
    Dined on 2/11/2014
  • "First dining experience at Merrimans - thrilled with the wonderful and unique flavors of our opakapaka as well as gorgeous ocean setting. Also had a side of broccoli that was SO delicious - roasted with macadamia nuts - really flavorful. We had a half-bottle of wine for $32, no salads, no starters, no desserts. I think our total was $140 without tip, which is pretty dang expensive!! But we would rather give up a dinner out at Leilani's or Hula Grill ("relatives" of Merrimans) to eat here. The setting, right on the ocean, is stunning. We would have preferred to sit outside, but apparently one needs to reserve for that first seating as soon as they open to get those tables."
    Dined on 2/11/2014
  • "Incredible view, beautiful property, large and energetic restaurant. We always visit Merriman's when we travel to Maui, and try and get in before sunset. The food was perfection last time we were here. This time, it was just ok. I ordered the fish special and it was sadly VERY under seasoned. Beautiful presentation, beautiful piece of fish, but no flavor -- anywhere on the plate. Disappointing but we do love this restaurant. On a positive note, my boyfriend loved his steak! A staple on Maui -- have to go at least once!"
    Dined on 2/6/2014
  • "We tried all of the top rated restaurants during our stay and merrimans was the best of them all. I only hate we didn't discover them until our last night on the island. I had the duo of the fresh fish and tuna entrees and they were both amazing. My spouse had the trio sampler. We loved it all and the chocolate purse dessert is truly to die for! Don't miss this place."
    Dined on 2/3/2014
  • "On a whim, booked dinner here. Fantastic, local food, and very genuinely warm staff. Highly recommend!"
    Dined on 2/9/2014
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Diners' Choice Awards
  • Hawaii Winners
  • Best Ambiance
  • Contemporary American
  • Most Booked
  • Maui Winners
  • Best Overall
  • Best Ambiance
  • Best Food
  • Best Service
  • Notable Wine List
  • Romantic
  • Scenic View
  • Special Occasion
  • Most Booked
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Plan your next party here
Merriman’s Kapalua is the ideal place to celebrate your special event. Our Event Team can coordinate all the details of your … big day with options for weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, and anniversary celebrations. Continued
Great for events up to: 300
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