Absolutely delish! The best burger I have had by far! The…read moreowners are so sweet and friendly! Everyone had smiles on their faces while eating their burgers! Such a happy place! Good food, good vibes and good people!

No exaggeration when I say this unassuming burger spot in Waimea just served the best tasting smash…read moreburger I've ever had. Someone tell Keith Lee to come here because this easily tops easy street burgers. 11/10 burger. Beef was lacey, crispy, fresh tasting, their sauce is outstanding and the bread is what truly helps set it apart from any other smash burger I've had. I will dream about this burger and can't wait till I'm back to have this again one day

This is around the corner from our stay in the food court at parker center…read more no dining , take out and find a table in the food court. Very busy 15 minutes Super reputation .. hoping for the best UPDATE: It lives up to the reputation Excellent cheeseburgers with grilled onions And share a regular frie. 2 strawberry shakes. Just the two of us and over 1/2 a C note. Definitely good to do once. Very nice crew.

The service was fast and the staff were very polite and friendly. The atmosphere was nice and…read morewelcoming. The food was amazing and fresh. We will be coming back.

We had the pleasure of being served by Ben. Very sweet and attentive greeting when we walked in…read more We felted so welcomed The fish and chips was delicious - as well as the gumbo- i didn't order either or, but i had to try what my company was ordering. I enjoyed the pull pork sandwich w onion rings. Everything on the plate was fresh and delicious. Their Lava Flow and Blue Hawaii were also super tasty and refreshing. Thank you for the wonderful experience

my Son raved about this restaurant because he had eaten there on previous trips to the Big island…read more. I was so looking forward to dining on delicious BBQ . we had to order our meals as take out online because of young children , so we looked to order at 4:30 pm . so i went online and believe it or not I was incredulous that they were sold out of Every single BBQed Dish pork, chicken, ribs etc I was so disappointed and in disbelief That I called the restaurant and sure enough it was true! shocking for a BBQ RESTAURANT to run out of BBQ! because our hearts were set on having their food , so burgers were ordered by the family and i ordered the ONO grilled with a side of cole slaw and grilled pineapple, and O NO the fish was so tough it was difficult to cut with a knife... it was tastless and chewy ... threw away half of it ! It was not the fresh Ono I expected and love! hopefully this does not happen often !!! I understand that Restaurants have an off night sometimes ... but this was SO SAD !!! in addition there was something (maybe a spice or something on the grill ) on either the fish and/or the pineapple , that I had an allergic reaction to ! my tongue swelled and was extremely uncomfortable!!! I have never had that happen before... it is sad that the cornbread and the coleslaw were the best part if the meal! The burgers were enjoyed so that boosted my score !

Not only do they source local beef, they make a mean brisket and pulled pork, AND they make dog…read morefood! I'm so glad I come down to Waimea regularly for work that I can restock on food for my pup. He absolutely loved the raw dog food mix with beef and sweet potato. Oh! Don't forget that this isn't just a butcher shop, it's a take out and sit down restaurant with a nice bar selection! On certain nights they have live music too. Vibes are everything here. Service is so on point. Everyone is super nice and friendly. I learned a lot about Empress Gin (now my favorite choice for a cocktail). The food always comes out amazing. Pulled pork was moist and flavorful and the brisket, perfect! I truly recommend this to anyone driving through or staying in Waimea!

Nice ambiance for dinner Our wait-help was amazing he was…read morepersonable knew his products well and kind. Also super attentive Food was ok but the Cesar's salad was amazing.

This rating is for the loco moco with fries. Delicious! Loved the gravy flavor and staff was nice…read more We got it with two side salads.

The food is really good, even though the decor and ambient is like a typical dinner…read more I had the ono plate, potion is huge. the mini loco moco is plenty for one person!

We had such a great experience! Tammy took our order and she was absolutely wonderful. Friendly,…read moreattentive, and made us feel really taken care of. I ordered the tiki burger with fries and my husband had the rolled chicken tacos, and everything came out fresh, hot, and full of flavor. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to. Highly recommend!

Hole-in-the-wall kind of place with good burgers. We had the "original" burger (with beef patty)…read moreand a tiki burger (with black bean veggie patty). It's hard to find a good veggie patty, but this was perfect. Moist, crispy edges, looked homemade (I think it was?). Tiki burger could've used more sauce, maybe, but it hit the spot. We had onion rings on the side with housemade ranch dressing. The burgers weren't too huge or messy. They offered to let us fill our own water bottles, which we did. No wait at about 1:30 pm, and the food came out quickly! The staff is very pleasant. Inside is pretty tiny, but we had an ideal table by the window where the breeze felt like air conditioning. Next time, we'll also try the shave ice or ice cream.

Overboard IPA on tap…read more Rockies fish bites (Ono) Friendly staff A good time to be alive!

Quaint, cozy ambiance. Even though T-shirts and hats were sold it didn't feel touristy…read more Friendly service. We had fish, chicken chili and hamburgers. All excellent. Perfect assortment of beers to choose from. We enjoyed sipping our cold brew. Bar was inviting even though we decided on a table. There are tables on the inside and outside patio. This is a comfortable place that we will gladly frequent.

Smash Daddy's was super clean, fun decor, open layout and inviting. Order at the counter. The menu…read moreisn't large, but what they have, they do well! Basically, you order by the number of patties you want on your burger. All burgers come with delicious fries that you can upgrade to onion rings for $2. You can choose from several toppings (or have all of them) at no charge and there are a couple for an additional charge. I had the double patty with all the free toppings and I have to say it was the best burger I'd had in recent memory. The meat was crispy, but not dry and nicely seasoned. The toppings were well executed and everything just tasted good. The fries were thick cut and excellent with salt and pepper already on. No idea when I'll be back to Waikoloa, but you can bet I'll go back to Smash Daddy's when I'm in town again!

Just picked up from here and WOW! The burgers are stunning!…read moreSo yummy! I'm a pickle snob and they are using good pickles! The onion rings are DEFINITELY worth the upgrade if you want. Krispy and delicious! The inside felt like walking into a local neighborhood place. Good vibes, people chatting, sports on the TV, and local music. The wait wasn't too long, even on a Friday, and I could have stayed in line longer, soaking in the vibe! What are you waiting for? Go get some!

OMG the pancakes!! It comes with whipped cream & haupia sauce and holy cow it's the BEST!…read more The pancake is ginormous and normally comes with two but I didn't want to waste so asked for just one. Volcano omelet and crispy hash browns hit the spot Mahalo Mahalo Mahalo

after 6 years we finally made it back for my much improved breakfast experience. And redemption for…read moremy terrible ordering the first time...after a 30 minute wait ( normal for here it's always busy and worth it ) only open until1pm ... a typical hawaiin meal ... after deliberating the many combinations available, and a little valuable help from our waitress, I ordered the 2 egg , hash browns, with a choice of side i got the yummy sweet french toast (2 pieces) and bacon! a feast fit for a very hungry me . it did not disappoint!! The eggs medium over were perfectly prepared, as were the french toast and hash browns. Erv ordered the same with pancakes( 2 ginormous) and ham... we shared. i don't know which i liked better... french toast or pancakes... scott got pork hawaian mac and rice. which he enjoyed! steph had the pancakes with coconut cream and whipped cream cream ... we had several doggy bags for breakfast tomorrow!!!

My husband surprised me with a dinner at Merriman's around the holidays for my birthday…read morecelebration. Needless to say, around the holidays reservations are highly recommended, if not already required. The restaurant was packed, but it didn't feel too overwhelming. There were a lot of large groups and families, and we were one of the few tables with just a couple of people. It was a great experience from entry to exit. The service was excellent- attentive and friendly - and the food was delicious, with what felt like a fresh mix of local favorites and items with a more modern approach. The birthday treat was also a nice touch! We really enjoyed our experience here and would definitely consider returning (or visiting another Merriman's location) in the future.

I want to preface my 3-star rating by saying we did enjoy most of what we ordered, and the service…read morewas honestly amazing. However, as a vegetarian, I felt like we really just had one option for our entrée. We ended up getting full off starters and sides. The only main we could really do was the mushroom pot pie. It was good and comforting, just not anything super memorable. Lastly, I don't mind spending on a nice meal, but a few things felt a little pricey for what they were. For example, the tomato and blue cheese salad with capers was $25, which felt a little steep for essentially five slices of tomato. That being said, everything tasted very fresh and the quality of ingredients was definitely there. Overall, still a good experience, especially because of the service.