Merriman's Waimea
Waimea, Waimea Area
Hawaiʻi Regional Cuisine at Its Source — The Island's Top-Ranked Farm-to-Table
Merriman's Waimea, at 65-1227 Opelo Road, is a Hawaiʻi Regional Cuisine restaurant that showcases island-grown and harvested foods in simple preparations and supports local farmers and ranchers. HAWAIʻI Magazine's 2025 readers ranked it first on the island for both farm-to-table restaurants and steak houses, and second for best restaurant overall.
Its site does not list hours or prices, so confirm them; reservations can be made through its site by choosing the Waimea, Big Island location.
Why Roamwise recommends this
The island's marquee farm-to-table dinner — worth planning a Waimea day around.
Best for: a special-occasion dinner, steak and local ingredients, a splurge.
Insider tip: reserve ahead and pair it with a Waimea or Kohala day.
- Safety notes:
- Hours not confirmed; reservations recommended. Hours may still be reduced after Hurricane Lala (Aug 2026) — confirm before you go.
- Price tier:
- $$$
Reviews: Google MapsYelp
Local tips
- •Hours were not confirmed — check before you drive up.
- •Reserve through its site by selecting the Waimea, Big Island location.
- •A good anchor for a Waimea evening.
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