Merriman's Honolulu

It's been a couple of years since I last dined at Merriman's Honolulu. The menu has changed, but the ambiance and quality of food is still classy and fun. My friends treated me to lunch here one Sunday morning for my birthday. We splurged! It's hard not to when you don't get out to these fancy places very often. We dined in their outdoor seating area, which is located on the Kamakee Street side of the restaurant, and is nicely shaded in the mornings. 

We started our meal with the Bag 'O Biscuits appetizer, and Day Boat Monchong, Clams and Pacific Shrimp Bouillabaisse. The bouillabaisse was heavenly and I'm so glad we decided to share this dish. It was loaded with seafood and the broth was packed with flavor! It was large enough for the three of us to share as a starter. For the main course, my friends ordered the Hirabara Farms Kale Salad, Organic Mac Nut Crusted Fish (today's fish was salmon), and I ordered the Wagyu Umami Burger. We could not resist ordering a side of Parmesan Truffle Fries to share (what's a burger without fries??). I can't speak for the salad because I didn't try it, it looked really fresh and colorful. The mac nut fish came with a generous portion of salmon - my friend took half of it home. The burger was heavenly, thanks to the wagyu beef and truffle aioli (yum!). For dessert, my friends insisted that we order something since we were celebrating my birthday.  We selected the lilikoi posset. Fortunately for me, my friends just wanted a taste of it, so I was "forced" to eat most of it, which I happily did, just short of licking the dish. 

Visit Merriman's Honolulu website to view their menus or to book a reservation (via OpenTable).

Bag 'O Biscuits

Big Island churned butter

Day Boat Monchong, Clams and Pacific Shrimp
Bouillabaisse (daily special)

Wagyu Umami Burger

Organic Mac Nut Crusted Fish (salmon)

Hirabara Farms Kale Salad

Parmesan Truffle Fries

Lilikoi Posset (mac nut cookie, strawberries and cream)

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MERRIMAN'S HONOLULU
1108 AUAHI STREET
(808) 215-0022

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Merriman's Honolulu Celebrates One Year Anniversary

It's been a year since Merriman's opened up in Honolulu, and to celebrate, guests can indulge in a Lu`au Platter, which is available now through July 4 for $48 ($10 from each platter goes to Hawai`i Community Foundation). The platter includes:

•Complimentary Mini Mai Tais⁣⁣
•Taro Rolls, Sun Dried Pineapple⁣⁣
•Lomi Lomi Tomato⁣⁣
•Spicy Poke⁣⁣
•Opakapaka & Lobster Lau Lau⁣⁣
•Tako Lu`au⁣⁣
•Bag of Poi Fritters⁣⁣
•Roast Suckling Pig⁣⁣
•Molokai Sweet Potato Puree⁣⁣

It is quite a feast!

You can also enjoy classic Merriman's dishes from the regular dinner menu.

The Tako & Country Bread is so delish! The octopus is pressure-cooked so it is very tender, and the cognac garlic butter is just amazing. I could just dip the country bread in that divine butter and be happy with that for my meal.

The Cast Iron Organic Chicken was tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned and cooked.

Of course I could not leave without dessert.

The Bread Pudding is my favorite dessert at Merriman's. Made with Maui Gold Pineapple, Macadamia Nuts, and a Rum Butter Sauce - it has the perfect combination of textures and flavors.

I tried the Flourless Chocolate Cake, and it was rich and decadent. So yummy!

Congratulations to Merriman's on one year!


Merriman's Honolulu
1108 Auahi Street

Honolulu, HI 96814

Mahalo to the sponsor for the complimentary meal. Gratuity was paid on my own.

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