Peter Merriman's flagship Kapalua restaurant — the pioneer of Hawaii Regional Cuisine who helped define the farm-to-table movement in the islands. Oceanfront sunset dining with local fish, Maui cattle, and produce sourced from named island farms.
Why It Belongs on the List
Merriman's is the Kapalua anchor for Hawaii Regional Cuisine — Peter Merriman was among the original 12 chefs who defined the movement in 1991, insisting on locally sourced ingredients when most Hawaii restaurants imported everything from the mainland. The fish is caught daily, the beef comes from Maui cattle ranches, and the produce is sourced from named farms. The oceanfront terrace at Kapalua Bay is the finest sunset dining position on West Maui. Reservations essential, especially for terrace seating.
What Stands Out
- Pioneer of Hawaii Regional Cuisine — farm-to-table since 1991
- Oceanfront terrace at Kapalua Bay — finest sunset position on West Maui
- Fish caught daily, beef from Maui cattle ranches
- Named farm sourcing — the original locally sourced Hawaiian menu
- Reservations essential for terrace seating