Ryan Kao

Review of Merriman's Hawaii

Flawless restaurant experience. Hostess was spot ...

Flawless restaurant experience. Hostess was spot on helping set up a 7 person reservation on a Saturday night and we were promptly seated at our reservation time.

Server was extremely professional and attentive. Not only was the dining experience easy and pleasant, but the very attentive - even predictive - service enhanced the meal.

Entrees were all excellent. I would have said the appetizers (poke, garlic shrimp, biscuits) were middling, but I think that's because my amberjack special blew them out of the water. The fish was extremely well butchered and cooked very delicately. I haven't seen a filet produced that cleanly in a long time. Timing on the cook was near perfect, only about 10 seconds too long.

Interior was very nice as well. Spacious, impressively appointed, and the high powered AC was a treat from the Hawaii heat and humidity.

100% will return on my next trip back to Oahu.