The food and environment were great, a bit on the pricier side, but guess this is normal for Hawaii. Wanna give a big shout-out to our server Nathan who accomandated my boyfriend's food allergies so well! Not only did he take the effort to communicate multiple rounds with the kitchen to make sure the food is allergen-free, give recommendations, he also went above-and-beyond and offered us both regular & gluten free bread, and helped divide the steak for us to share. Nathan was super friendly and gave us tips of travelling in Hawaii too. Thank you Nathan for your amazing service!
On allergies: many GF options or food that can be modified for be GF. Gluten & soy free options are a bit more challenging
We had an unforgettable dining experience at Merriman’s Waimea. The service was top-notch—attentive, thoughtful, and especially accommodating of my gluten allergy, which made the evening feel even more special. The food was outstanding: we enjoyed the perfectly cooked steak and the fresh catch of the day, both of which paired beautifully with their excellent wine and cocktails. As a lovely surprise, we were also treated to a complimentary dessert. From start to finish, it was a memorable evening. Highly recommend!
We tried FORC before and hated it but figured we’d give it another chance. This time it was more mixed.
We loved the poke, it was poisson cru so the flavor was unique and refreshing.
My miso butterfish was cooked perfectly but it was pretty bland. The sides were a plain boiled potato and some rock hard squash. The menu says this dish is gluten free but you have to specifically ask for it to be prepared that way. This is frustrating because if I hadn’t asked about the tempura flakes I wouldn’t have known and would have gotten sick. Maybe the regular version is more flavorful and they just omitted the sauces/spices. It’s a shame because the butterfish was so tender so the dish could have been amazing.
My husband liked his beef rib lau lau but half of it was fat and it was giving more of an irish beef stew vibe than lau lau.
Service was definitely lacking because they were understaffed so everything took forever. Not the server’s fault but annoying nonetheless.
Idk if I’d give it another go, maybe for drinks and apps but the pricing is similar to Merriman’s and their food quality is more reliable.
If you're not staying at this resort, skip this restaurant. It was fine but it wasn't that special. You're really paying for the view and the ambiance. The food was fine, but for the price it wasn't really that great. It was simple, not special and the portions were very small. I was initially excited about this place since they mentioned all dishes can be made gluten free, but some of them just could not. So it was fine, but I would skip it.
A Mazing!!!!
One of the best meals I have ever had! Lilikoi Chicken Curry!!!! Dairy free Gluten free! DELICIOUS!
The cocktails we wonderful my husband loved the shrimp pasta. We will be back!
**Food Poisoning** We were so looking forward to dining here, it was the final meal of our incredible vacation. The location is gorgeous and our server was attentive. I was disappointed that only a couple dishes could be made gluten free for me and both my husband and son felt that the 3 small pieces of ahi were just not enough for entree portions. In hindsight, I'm glad they only had 3 pieces; just hours after our meal, my son became violently sick. He vomited all through the night. Such a disappointing way to end our vacation.
Great place! Found the Brewhaus last year and stopped back again this year, while visiting the island, for the Gluten Free Fish Bites. Fantastic service and all the locals made us feel at home! This would be my hang out spot if I lived close. Hopefully us Wisconsin girls will make it back next year! ❤️
I live in Waimea and I always recommend Pau to everyone. From fresh baked bread, pizza slices, salads, desserts, and drinks that are ready to pick up and go- to the tacos and burritos that they make quickly, I know it has something for everyone- whether you can't have gluten (like me- but I LOVE the tacos, salads and desserts!) or if you are vegan or vegetarian like my friend- I know I can bring anyone here and they will find something they like. Casual relaxed dining, with a fun atmosphere kids and families as well as friends will love.
Delicious food, good service, and big varied menu. Vegetarian and vegan opens available and allergy friendly options. Tried the kalau pork and the vegan chili for meals without soy, dairy, egg, gluten and peanuts. Kitchen was willing to answer questions and make adjustments to the dish when needed. Love the attached gift shop. Definitely worth a visit.
Such great service from Gina and her team. In spite of not having a gluten free menu, they gladly toasted my GF bread that I’d brought all the way from Australia, buttered it and served it with the most delicious bacon ever. The coffee was good too! Well worth a brekky here before the rigours of bushwalking in the Waimea Canyon.
Accommodating Gluten-Free