Merriman's – Waimea – Big Island

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   PaulL

   Portland

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food4service4ambience4

   Great service and very tasty food again. The bad news is that my wife got sick from gluten and was up all night. We were told that the entree was GF , but apparently there was cross contamination. We have dined with you a fair amount of times and there was never a issue. Disappointing

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2. MW

   MichaelW

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   We would recommend Merriman's Waimea to friends,family any anyone who enjoys fresh food with distinctly unique preparations. Our favorite is the Merri man foam Mai tai.

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3. LA

   LABNapa

   San Francisco

   20 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   They never disappoint!

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4. BI

   BigIslandPR

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   The food was very good. The service excellent. The ambiance is okay, informal, a little noisy. And while I do not mind waiting for my reservation, until a table is available, it would be nice if they provided somewhere for patrons to sit (mother is 88). Still, all in all we would definitely return. 👍

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   Gigi

   New England

   32 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   32 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Birthday dinner. From the staff to the food everything was fantastic. The hostesses were so welcoming and our waiter Howard was really great! He was so helpful and knowledgeable with the menu. It was a great nite.

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6. VS

   VSH1

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall4food3service5ambience4

   Service was excellent, but food was ordinary and overpriced

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Seattle

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Anniversary luncheon. It is always delightful and delicious and never miss a chance to dine when we visit the Big Island at least once a year!

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8. MM

   MarkM

   Hawaii

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Anniversary

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9. CP

   ChrisP

   Denver

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall4food5service5ambience2

   Great food and service. Very pricey and noisy. Fixed price menu of $95 plus $18 to $25 for drinks per person.

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    Sunsetsandybeaches

    Orange County

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Love this experience but will be glad to get back to the regular menu vs the price fix version.

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    ScottM

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food and the service were great. This is our favorite restaraunt when we come to the island and have great food and service everytime.

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    DarrellS

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great meal with excellent service

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Portion was very small. I went for the brunch. I had the catch of the day. The fish was extremely salty. For the price I would expect a little more food.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Nice dinner, love eating at Merrimans every one is so friendly and the food was great

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    AlohaMike

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great venue. Great food. Outstanding service on our repeat visit.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful experience. Great food. Would have liked to take more time for dinner for the price. But overall fantastic place. Very orderly, reservations were fully booked for night. So 1 1/4 hours we were out. Not rushed, but they were on a schedule.

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    BarbyC

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food, great service . Will go back again!! Lunch is our favorite!!

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best meal on the island Worth the drive

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19. BB

    BarbaraB

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Food was not as good as previous visits. Kind of pedestrian.

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    Bean

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything about our dinner was outstanding. What a tremendous experience on all levels.

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    MaryA

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As always, excellent food, service and ambiance! Best restaurant on the island!

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    Arby

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Delicious lunch treat. Couldn’t swing it everyday but what a special time we had. Dinner not possible as booked out 2 months!!

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    AJCraft

    Portland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Amazing food! We will be back every time we are on the Big Island. Absolutely the best meal!

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing experience with delicious food, wine and cocktails. Wait staff attentive and responsive.

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25. TP

    ThomasP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Although our dinner was generally quite good, the fish (two people in our group ordered the catch-of-the-day) was overcooked and the salty sauce was overpowering. Merriman's is pricey and packed (aka loud) but it's considered to be a must while in Waimea.

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26. EM

    EMM1213

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our dinner was perfect. Immediately the hostess made us feel right at home. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and explained every dish to us. Food and drinks were outstanding.

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27. MT

    MattT

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service were amazing. We have been to the one on Maui many times, and it was great to see the original.

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    McDiner

    New Mexico

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2

    The excellence of the food and service compensated reasonably for the excessively noisy venue

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    chopy

    San Francisco

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Customers for 20 plus years, Guy Suzuki our first and best ever waiter, still/ always one of best food experiences anywhere , always go 3-4 times in our 6 week stays, we’ll worth the drive, no secret though- crowded hard to get in

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great staff and service. Meal was well worth the price.

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31. AB

    ABues

    New England

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Impeccable service. Knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive staff. Incredibly tasty and balanced dishes - no leftovers. :)

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    pkemp

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Excellent as always but much busier than on past visits. Our wait staff had a hard time providing they excellent service that we have experienced in the past.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It is wonderful food. We are never disappointed. When we are on the Big Island Merrimans is a must. We will be there a second time during our stay.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delightful evening well off the tourist area. Exceptional, attentive service. Everything from the appetizers to dessert was delicious. I started with the shrimp appetizer, my husband had the kalua quesadilla. We both dad the duo special which included smaller portions of the beef tenderloin and the macadamia crusted fish. Dessert was bread pudding for me and mousse for my husband. Definitely recommend!

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35. KC

    KCCandE

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent, creative prix fixe menu. Enough variety for all. Well prepared fresh ingredients. Attentive service.

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    RobertB

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We have been here several times. It never disappoints.

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37. TV

    TeresaV

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Excellent dining experience from the options on the fixed price menu to the exquisite taste of every flavor in each course to the attentive and professional service, this restaurant gets a 5+ rating. I did the wine paring which were all perfect and different for me and my husband ordered a bottle of his favorite wine, which we were able to take the left over back to the hotel with us. We loved this restaurant and highly recommend!

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was delicious. Cooked to perfection and presented with great skill. The service was top notch, totally professional.

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    Fmfm

    San Francisco

    40 reviews

    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2

    Food good as always//service attentive..BUT their was a double table of 10 drunk people celebrating a birthday who were loud and boisterous. had their been another empty table we would have requested to be moved. Despite our comment to the server..no one from the staff approached the 10 top table to ask them respect others in the restaurant. ..who dont wish to celebrate their friends birthday.

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    MaryR

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food, wonderful service, and we captured a wee bit of the gorgeous sunset between the building and trees!

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