Merriman's Kapalua Maui

Everyone including my wife and I were thoroughly impressed with Merriman’s services from Val and Sophia to the amazing wait staff that ran the wedding event. The attention to detail were on point, communication with multiple vendors ran smoothly, even if we thought we were behind on schedule. The food were to die for, our wedding group raves over the precision of meals cooked. Thank you again for such a memorable day!

I can’t say enough good things about this venue and the staff. Due to covid, I rescheduled my wedding date many times and like most brides assumed I had missed or forgotten something. I stressed for nothing! Val my wedding coordinator at Merrimans was the epitome of everything you want and need from a coordinator. She was fast to respond to my many many emails and made sure the day went off without any problems. The experience, the food, the vendors all were pivotal in creating a dream wedding experience and best day of my life. The view is breathtaking and you will never regret picking Merrimans for your wedding.

We cannot say enough good things about this venue or the team! Val and Sophia were amazing. Any detail I had questions on, they answered so quickly! Their recommended vendors were also great. The food was amazing, by far the best wedding food we’ve ever had. We can’t wait to spend anniversaries back at Merrimans!

The Merriman's staff and their events team were phenomenal! We could have not been happier with how everything turned out. The food, my goodness, incredibly delicious. We had apps passed around during cocktail hour, they not your typical wedding apps, better, much better! And dinner, I could have the caesar salad everyday, who knew green fried tomato croutons would be everything it was missing. There was honestly nothing that I did not like about the plated dinner menu options we chose. The dinner service was great. Our server was charming and funny. Val and her team, executed my every wish to the T. They coordinated with our vendor ever so seamlessly. Every email was answered within 24hours, every question answered, Val is thorough. In fact I might have asked my husband, fiancé at the time, I hope Val does not think I am crazy with all my emails and questions. The very next day my brother texted me asking for the wedding coordinators info.. so we might be going back for his wedding! We definitely plan on visiting Maui and Merriman's for our Anniversary.

I loved our wedding at Merriman's, but I will recommend that future couples hire an outside wedding coordinator to help with the arrangements. I found myself initiating most of the conversations with Merriman's and they were not very proactive with the planning process. The venue is affordable, so spend a little extra for a coordinator. Biggest complaints were I asked for table runners that never showed up and our pineapple centerpieces didn't make it on the table when our photographer took photos. Also the day-of coordinator disappeared after the ceremony, so we were in the hands of the servers after that. Besides that it was a great day! You really get so many beautiful amenities with your Merriman's wedding, and the food/cocktails cannot be beat. It was a very special day, and I won't let the small stuff ruin it. Just want other brides to be prepared!

I cannot say enough great things about this venue! From the unobstructed ceremony views, to the absolutely flawless delivery of the staff, our day was perfect. As this was a destination wedding, Merriman’s list of vendors made everything easy and kept things consolidated. Ashley was our wedding planner and despite being unexpectedly reassigned to our wedding only 4 weeks prior, it was the biggest blessing in disguise. She made sure our day was everything we pictured and took care of every detail, even the things we hadn’t thought of. This venue offers many options to fit any budget and if you are looking for a place with spectacular views, privacy from random beach goers and a flawless wedding day I cannot recommend Merriman's enough. You will not be disappointed! This place deserves 10 stars!

When I first started wedding planning I knew I wanted to get married at Merriman's in Maui! I emailed them and received a very quick response from their event planner Adrienne. Adrienne was amazing to work with and was quick to respond to all my questions. It took me 2 days to plan my ENTIRE wedding! All vendors booked, inspo photos sent and I only had 4 months till our wedding! I never thought I would be planning my entire wedding only by email!! Adrienne was so helpful from start to finish of our wedding, she made sure to keep me up to date with our timeline, keeping our vendors up to date with any changes I made and even let us come in for a rehearsal walk thru the day prior! The wedding day was an absolute DREAM! From the venue, the decor, staff, food/beverages and all the vendors we were blown away! Never thought a couple emails would turn into something so beautiful and intimate! We cannot wait to visit Merriman's in the future on our anniversary and remember how special this day truly was!

I just want to thank the entire Maui Merriman’s team for providing us with a most memorable wedding for my daughter and her new husband last week. It really was an unbelievably beautiful wedding. Of course the setting is stunning, but we were not expecting it to feel so cozy and private. Having never been to Merriman’s before we didn’t know what to expect, and were happily surprised by the quality, professionalism and attention to detail by everyone at Merrimans. The service was outstanding, food and drinks were exceptional and our table couldn’t have been more beautiful with all the flowers and candles. One of the highlights was when our entrees were served, an army of waiters came out delivering everyone’s meals at once to make sure we could all eat at the same time. At first I was a little put off by the fact that we could only use people from your vendor list, thinking that this was a racket, but after seeing the quality of those vendors it’s obvious that you’ve chosen them carefully. Reverend Joe was absolutely wonderful and made a great impression on us and our guests and set the tone for a beautiful evening. It was the nicest ceremony I’ve ever witnessed. The flowers and table were exquisite, the waiters were great and the photographer, from the little I’ve viewed so far, seems to be superior (photos I’ve seen look like they’re out of a magazine).

I recently had my wedding dinner with 15 guests at Merriman's in the private cabana and all I can say is it was perfect! Leading up to the big day everyone I communicated with at Merriman's was so professional and friendly, and very organized. My guests raved about the food, we especially loved the chow fun noodles and the kona kampachi... though each dish was incredible. Merriman's also made our wedding cake, a macadamia nut cake with mango filling and vanilla buttercream... it was simply delicious. The service to our cabana throughout the night was impeccable, and really the star of the show were the mai tais! Best on the island! My husband and I can't wait to be back to Merriman's, it was a night I will never forget and the food was a part of that :) Also you can't beat the views from Merriman's, just gorgeous. Many of our guests said it was the best restaurant they had ever been to and I have to agree!

We had an amazing experience at Merriman’s. Adrienne was a pleasure to work with and was on top of answering every question we had and working with us on all of our needs in a timely manner. I cannot imagine a more beautiful venue. All our guests raved about the view and the food.

We chose Merriman’s based the stunning location, the restaurant’s rating and other people’s reviews. It certainly was a little nerve wracking choosing a location we had never seen. I cannot rave enough how everything was absolutely perfect and everything we had hoped for. The service was top notch, a huge thank you to Adrienne and Renee! Wonderful job ladies. The food was truly amazing and the scenery gorgeous. We highly recommend Merriman’s to anyone considering this venue for their wedding and reception.

Best decision I made, and an easy one - totally lived up to what I had in my mind and more. Planning: I planned our entire wedding from Seattle over the course of a year, for 28 people, checking in from time to time when things were needed. I never saw the venue until the day before the wedding, but saw so many pictures on Pinterest, and it was even better in person. I worked with Adrienne & Val, they were so amazing, from my initial call and questions, up until the day. Questions I had via email were always responded to promptly (and courteously!), and they really do so much coordination, that for our small group I didn't use a planner. The list of vendors was great for us, made decisions easy, and I love that they do all the contacting for you, but when you need to work with each individual vendor that's easy too. Closer to the wedding, our harpist had an emergency, and without skipping a beat, Adrienne had a stand-in taken care of, it was so nice to not even worry about it. Price: I picked this venue for pricing, for our small group it was really great compared to many places I looked, AND for the reviews on the food, which it lived up to. And even more. It was easy to budget up front and plan based off the docs they sent, and I'd say in the end it was about what I planned if not a bit less for food & drink than I thought. For our group of 28 I can't recommend enough for price & quality. (Can't speak to large groups as I think it's more of a buyout approach.) Ceremony: OH MY GOD the grassy knoll is perfect for a small group. We went with Ernest as our officiant, and a traditional Hawaiian ceremony with lei exchange, flowers from Bella Bloom, it was perfect. Because it's over the beach there was a nice breeze with the sunshine. Food: We went with a 3 entree option menu, and just like all the other reviews, everyone was raving about the food for days. We even went later in the week to the Monkey Pod restaurant to try another Merriman's spot, it was that good. For cocktail hour we got a veggie platter and Ahi Tuna bites and was a good amount to start before dinner. I was really impressed with the amount of food for dinner, and the service was AMAZING. Our 2 main servers checked in with me and my husband the perfect amount, making sure we were happy, and somehow every dish came out at the same time for everyone. At the end of the night, they were so so courteous about the curfew and making sure we had everything we needed, and packed us up bags to take our pineapple decor with us - made for great breakfast the rest of the week! And leftover cake ; ) I can't recommend this venue enough for the whole sha-bang. More than I could have dreamed!

The location and view at the venue is absolutely amazing. We couldn't have asked for anything better. Unfortunately, the event planning is a little sub par and stressful to work with at times due to communication issues (especially for what we paid to rent out the entire venue for the day). Luckily, everything came together beautifully in the end and the food and drink was delicious!

My husband and I just got married last Saturday and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. He convinced me to do a destination in Maui, a place I had never been, and I was hesitant. I never wanted to do a destination and having never seen Hawaii let alone the venue I was nervous it was not going to be what I wanted/envisioned for my wedding. It was everything and more. The coordinators were so helpful along the way and were in constant communication with me and connected us with the vendors so we got to piece together our dream wedding. Doing this on a tight budget and site-unseen seemed like a big challenge but they made it easy as pie and I got to just enjoy being a bride as opposed to stressing over the details of the wedding. Day of was magical and the venue is absolutely breathtaking, even with a little bit of rain it was a dream come true. The food was excellent the service was the best I had ever experienced and the drinks were strong and delicious! Much needed after the craziness of a wedding! The cake from Merriman's was so good and the day was perfect. We haven't stopped getting compliments on everything! I would recommend this place to anyone, even if you aren't considering a destination wedding, RECONSIDER! you can do it on a limited budget and keep it intimate and have the wedding you dreamed of. TRUST ME!

I got married here and even though I absolutely loved the location and food, I would be very aware of the services they offer for food and drink and I would stay away from their in house coordinator and get your own. I was not happy when I saw the servers walking around with loads of cocktails waiting for them to be grabbed. I was contracted for drinks per consumption and made to order. They pretty much made whatever they wanted, and walked around with watered down drinks till someone grabbed them all then slapped them on the bill. I was also upset I had contracted to have my cocktail hour on the deck, in which they needed up having food both inside at the reception and on the deck which led to our guests being really spread out and hard to take pictures and socialize. The servers were awesome , and the food was awesome! The venue is beautiful however, I recommend getting your own coordinator and being clear with the restaurant what you want. Their in house coordinator was very little help and felt she didn’t care enough to put effort into our questions or when we needed assistance. I would also be aware of how they add to the tab and be clear with your choices. Overall beautiful experience but if I could make it better I hope this helps future brides.

We held our daughter's wedding and dinner at Merriman's. Fabulous venue, impeccable service and amazing food an beverages. Cannot say enough good things about the entire event! Adrienne as the wedding planner was spot on and a very calm person during the planning and event! I will also say that dinner or happy hour on a regular day is also a treat.

My wedding at Merriman's Kapalua was everything I could have dreamed for! Adrienne and the events team made the planning process so easy and stress free, even from thousands of miles away. All of the vendors Adrienne booked for me were incredible from my photographer to my flowers! The staff is so attentive and professional. They really make sure you feel like it's your day. And then to top it all off the food is phenomenal. Everything was perfect, I can't wait to come back for our anniversary!

Excellent service with a spectacular view! The wedding coordinators were always available by email and kept everything organized. The list of vendors they offer were all excellent and they took care of all our needs. My guests were all in good hands and we can’t wait to come back and enjoy the bar, the deck, and the food. Best filet I have ever had!!

We were married at Merriman’s in June 2017. The planning process leading up to the wedding was great – it was exclusively email communication and Valerye and Adrienne replied promptly. For our luncheon buyout wedding, the food and drinks were delicious. The venue is absolutely gorgeous. We never saw the venue in person prior to our wedding rehearsal which was the day before our wedding. During the email communications I worked out a timeline with Adrienne for the wedding day. A luncheon buyout wedding is only four total hours (10a-2p) which is not a lot of time. The timeline was immediately interrupted and delayed by 15 minutes due to rain that started immediately before the ceremony was to begin (obviously nothing any of us could control). We made the call to move ceremony inside (was to take place on the deck) and they had everything set up within minutes – it was amazing to see how quickly they did it. Adrienne was there the day of our wedding. Here are my issues, which after 7 months still upset me. 1. Our parent dances (bride/dad, groom/mom) just didn’t happen despite being discussed in email as part of the timeline. No word about them, no prompting, nothing – they were completely overlooked. There was certainly time to do them despite the timeline hiccups. Was I responsible for prompting Adrienne to stay on schedule? Honestly, no, I won’t fall on the sword for this one – we were being swept away for photos, speaking with our guests, and were lost in the moment. Before we knew it, it was 2p and we were getting the signal to vacate the venue. 2. Just before the cake cutting ceremony, Adrienne informed us that our wedding cake never arrived (Maui Wedding Cakes). Our gluten free cupcakes did though (though they dropped the ball on that as they were not placed on the table as we had discussed so GF guests could eat them – they were behind the planters in their packaging so no one knew they existed). In lieu of that cake, Merriman's made us a new one. Miraculous – it was a lovely three-tiered wedding cake they managed to whip up within hours. As the new cake headed back to the kitchen to be cut for our guests, evidently our actual wedding cake arrived in the kitchen. We were never informed it arrived and therefore we never saw it, but we did eat it. It was on Merriman's to confirm with the vendor that the cake arrived and on time, and that did not happen (though I do appreciate that they made one). 3. Our photographer did a lot of the prompting/communicating with us. She informed us it was time for the first dance, that the cake cutting was to begin shortly, etc. I’m not sure why it was my photographer’s responsibility to keep us on schedule. That timeline should have been glued to Adrienne’s hands, and she should have literally been checking off the days events as the day went on. At the end of the day, we got married by the absolutely wonderful Rev. Tino Rosete. That’s what we went to Maui to do, and we did it. I was and I still feel let down about our wedding day. It honestly breaks my heart that I couldn't dance with my dad (he was so looking forward to it and kept asking me to dance but I said no because I was expecting to have our father/daughter dance ::sobb::) and no other dance will ever replace that one. I know that things go wrong, but all issues except the rain could have easily been prevented.

This wedding venue is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! There are so many scenic area's but the main attraction is the deck that views the ocean and mountains. If you're looking for a scenic background, highly recommend Merriman's as your venue. We got married here on 12/15/17 and we chose this venue because of the scenic view. You really don't need a lot of decorations, because the backdrop sets the tone, mood, and well ambiance for it all. Absolutely gorgeous. The food here is AMAZING. Honestly, you cannot go wrong with their food here. Our day turned out to be beautiful, and our guests fully enjoyed their time here and definitely left full. The only downside and why I gave this a 4 out of 5 was the communication between the event planner/coordinator. Don't get me wrong, they were responsive to my emails,call, and answered questions or requests that I had. I just felt a majority of the time that I was alone on the process and had to follow up with them as to what steps/planning I would need to have down versus them telling and updating me what should be done next. It was a bit frustrating and left me feeling uneasy, especially since we don't live in Maui and planning a destination wedding was a stressor within itself. I followed up constantly with the vendors, which thankfully they were a dream to work with, but it would have been nice to have the coordinator follow up with them as well just to relieve some of the stress away from me. Overall, everything came out beautifully and went smoothly the day of the wedding. Still highly recommend this location as a venue, and we definitely will be back to visit for our anniversary :)

My husband and I got married on Ironwoods Beach and than had our dinner reception at Merriman's on Friday Oct 6th with the help of our wedding coordinator, Maui's Angels. We had a party of 23 guests with a beautiful private cabana and it was just perfect! The food and drinks were amazing and all of our guests loved the Mai Tai! The service was impeccable and thank you to the entire staff for making our dinner extra special and memorable!

I'm giving Merriman's an overall 3 stars because the location and the food/drinks were great. The setting and ambiance is exactly what we were looking for for our small wedding. However, where Merriman's missed the mark is on their actual wedding planning services. If you're planning from out of state like I was- from the mainland, it was an extremely frustrating process. There were times incorrect information was passed, slower than anticipated responses, and honestly their services don't do anything but provide you a list of vendors to use. You will have to follow up with all vendors, with merriman's on all items. They did not make the wedding planning process easy and created a lot of extra stress when in theory it was supposed to be simple and stress free. I shared my experience w/the management team and they were receptive to the feedback, but nonetheless I was extremely unhappy with the overall process. I would say if you're having a wedding at Merriman's, just be prepared to be doing everything even though you have to pay merriman's a service charge. They don't do a whole lot.

Everything about our evening at Merriman's was perfect. We had our wedding dinner (following a beach ceremony at Ironwoods) in the private cabana at Merriman's. It was so magical! Adrienne and Lauren (coordinators at Merriman's) were amazing to work with and helped us coordinate everything from the time we booked the venue to the day of the event. The food was fabulous, the service was top notch, and the setting was breathtaking! I would do it all over again if I could, so amazing. They helped us find and work with a florist, the flowers and centerpieces were so perfect (we used Sunya's for the flowers). Planning a Hawaii wedding from Colorado could have been very stressful, but working with Merriman's took all of the stress out of it.

Terrific dinner. The cuisine was absolutely exquisite and perfectly prepared. All dietary restrictions were addressed with positivity and all meals were dropped without any issues. The service was attentive, professional, and efficient; they provided warm, genuine service that made our night exceptional. The ambiance goes without saying, yet I will point out that the sunsets are breathtaking, and the 360 degree view of the sea is unforgettable. This experience was one for the history books, and we will never forget it.

Merriman's could not have been more perfect for our wedding. Adrienne made the planning process seem less and she was very enjoyable to work with. They literally take care of everything for you and I loved that they have a vendor list, so we didn't have to do much research. From the staff to the food and a breathtaking view to add to the mix, made for a night we will never forget. Our guest that attended our wedding are still talking about how perfect Merriman's was. Thank you to everyone that helped make our day more than special and if you are planning a destination wedding I strongly suggest go to Merriman's Kapalua.

Attended an amazing wedding at Merriman's on Maui. The view is seriously the best on the island. The servers were all so professional and the food was delicious. As a wedding professional I am hard to please, but this place exceeded all expectations!

My husband and I got married on 10/09/17 at Merriman's. The most important thing to us was having constant contact with the event coordination team, which is a strength of Merriman's. Also the day of, they took care of everything which made the day of the wedding stress free. Additionally Merriman's is in a beautiful location and the rocks along the water's edge made for some awesome pictures. We had such a great experience. Special shout out to Adrienne who helped with our wedding so much! We will be visiting for our anniversary.

they are the nicest people I have ever meet. The Venue is a dream came true. The food was the best we had in Maui, there is nothing I can think of that needs improvement.

Merriman's is the perfect location for any type of event. It's a gorgeous location with the most spectacular food and over the top service. We held our rehearsal dinner on May 4, 2017 at Merriman's. We had 19 guests and booked the private cabana on the deck. It was perfection! The events team was a pleasure to work with and loved that they offered family style. All of our guests raved about the event. It was the perfect intimate setting for our rehearsal dinner. We can't thank the team at Merriman's enough. Mahalo ~Michelle & Keith

Merriman's was AWESOME. I've already recommended them to a couple friends. They did such an amazing job coordinating and making sure everything was ready to go. They were really accessible through email, so the entire process was so easy. I honestly couldn't have asked for more. It was a perfect venue.

We are so glad that we chose Merriman's Kapalua as our wedding venue. The event coordinators were very good at communicating and providing information needed to plan a destination wedding without a wedding planner. The food was amazing, probably the best on the island from our experience especially being from Vancouver. Dinner was served all at once and no one ever had an empty glass. Not to mention the incredible backdrop! There were even whales and a rainbow. I had really positive feedback from our guests and everyone had a great time. I was overall very pleased, however I am rating 4/5 because there were a few (minor) details missed in communication that caught me off guard. For example, the officiant included a prayer to God even though we clearly asked for a non-religious ceremony. I was also very clear about flowers and that I wanted extra long ribbons to each bouquet and that my daughters flower crown should have a ribbon which was also missed. In addition, the musician was supposed to play a ukulele but he played a guitar instead. Like I said, minor details that no one noticed except my husband and I. With that said, I would highly recommend Merriman's to anyone planning a wedding in Maui. We will never forget what a magical and special day it was!

We celebrated our wedding at Merriman's on 11/4/16 (selecting the buyout option) and the entire staff made the 4th the most incredible day we could have asked for! It was more beautiful than I could have ever dreamt! Everyone was so easy to work with and made the planning process (over a year!) so easy, especially Val/Adrienne. Location, food, service I just can’t say enough how amazing everything was…we have received so many compliments. About a week before the wedding Adrienne/Val had some input on the bar selection and suggested adding imperial bottles of champagne…that was such a fun touch and probably one of my favorite things throughout the night. I think it absolutely set the tone for the night and everyone had a blast! Val/Adrienne dealt with all my changes/request and emails without any complaints and they were always helpful when I had questions/concerns. I can truly say all the planning and attention to detail really paid off and they did an amazing job executing everything I wanted, and It will be a day we remember and cherish forever! Special thank you to Val/Adrienne for everything you both did to make the day run smooth and for the constant communication throughout this past year of planning!

We had the most beautiful wedding at Merrimans. We decided to get married there with only 2months to plan a wedding and they did not disappoint. All the venders we chose off of there list were amazing. The staff were so nice and really made our night. Val and Adriene were such a pleasure to work with, we didn't have a wedding planner we used them and they did a terrific job. Our wedding went very smoothly. Everyone raved about the food and that view....spectacular! I am still beaming from our special day. We rented the private dining room and the Deck for our ceromony and cocktail hour. The deck was such a great space if you have lots of kids attending, lots of room to run around. We also hung outside for drinks after diner, I would definitely recommend both spots to use for your wedding. Excited to come back for many anniversaries! ❤️

SPECTACULAR SETTING, FAIRY TALE WEDDING! We did a buyout for 140 guests in July of 2015. It was the most amazing experience and best party ever! The staff was incredibly attentive and professional. While planning the wedding, they were super responsive and gave us great suggestions on vendors. On the day of the wedding, they took care of each detail, which freed us to enjoy every moment of our wedding ceremony and party. Merriman's food is fantastic and the setting glorious. The new deck, furniture, and fire pits were the perfect compliment to the perfect place. Thank you Marina, Lance, and all the staff.

Everything about Merriman's was amazing! We held a rehearsal dinner (actually more of a cocktail reception) in their private cabana and all of our guests couldn't stop raving about it! The food, service, and event coordinators were all top notch. The weather started out pretty rainy and cloudy but we were in a covered area so we didn't have to worry. The rain cleared up and it ended up being an epic sunset! What a great start to our wedding weekend!

AMAZING - is all I can say! My husband and I did the luncheon buyout for our small (22 guests) August, 2016 wedding. The ceremony was held at the the Kapalua Bay Grassy Overlook and the reception was held in the dining room. We had beautiful weather, breathtaking views and amazing food. There is not a thing we would change and wish we could relive the day. Valerye and Adrienne were amazing from day 1 until the day of wedding. Planning a Maui wedding from the Midwest is not the easiest thing but they answered every single question I had and made the process smooth and simple. I will recommend Merriman's to anyone looking to host a wedding - or anyone looking to have an amazing meal and drinks!

Aloha! Wow, where do I begin? First of all, planning this wedding from across the country was a breeze! Valerye was there every step of the way to go over each detail with me and answer any questions I had. My husband and I had been to Maui a few times before but had never been to Merrimans so we were taking a chance that it would be lovely. When I walked in for the rehearsal I was speechless- Merrimans beauty brought tears to my eyes. It was so much more beautiful than any of the photos could capture and our families were shocked! The view is unlike any other view on Maui. It's unreal! We did the lunch buy out option which we loved! The mai tais were awesome! Our guests raved about the mahi mahi and the filet! The service was excellent and they were great about serving us while people were giving speeches. Marvin Tevaga played the Ukelele- he is so very talented and kind. The flowers from Bella Bloom were GORGEOUS and exactly what I wanted! I could go on and on... All I can really say is that our wedding day was beyond our wildest dreams and we are SO happy we choose Merrimans! Thank you Valerye for helping to make our wedding day so perfect! Mahalo! Carly and Spencer 10.10.2016

Beautiful location - for an intimate wedding. Service for the wedding services to the private dinner was exceptional as was the food! - And I mean exceptional!!! Highly recommend wedding ceremony and hosting dinner for your guests at Merriman's! We will be back in July to have dinner at Merriman's to celebrate our 1 year anniversary.

Our wedding ceremony at Merriman's Kapalua was breathtaking! The coordinators were very accommodating for a destination wedding. They were very prompt in responding to emails right away and willing to answer all questions. The vendors that my husband and I chose were amazing and we would definitely recommend them! (Mike Sidney Photography, All Time Media, Sunya Flowers) Thank you to all for such a beautiful wedding! We couldn't be happier!

Even in the POURING RAIN we had the most magical wedding day/experience. Merriman's could not have been more accommodating to us every step of the way. Our guests, some of whom had never been to Hawaii, could not stop raving about the location/service/decor. If we had to do it all over again, we would not change a thing.

My now husband and I had always made it a point to have dinner at Merriman's each time we have visited Kauai, over the past 5 years, because we love the food, service and setting. When I noticed a post on IG of a beautiful reception out on the lanai (where we always request to be seated), I knew that's where we needed to book our reception! I emailed Merriman's that very morning and got a reply within hours! From then on, all of the communication with, Megan, the coordinator, was exceedingly prompt, cheerful and very helpful! She made planning from California a lot less stressful and even put me at ease as the date got closer and I started to send frantic emails ;) Megan took care of so many details, so I didn't have to worry and the night was PERFECT! Some of thing she took care of included: the table decor, beautifully wrapped house-made shortbread cookie favors, personalized place cards and menus, the great musician and she referred an awesome baker! She also made wonderful menu and beverage recommendations that really personalized our evening. We obviously love the food, but our guests were even more delighted by the variations and options we offered, starting with family-style appetizers of kalua pork quesadillas, poke, and lobster crab cakes to a fresh salad and then their entrees including the must-have Monchong and duo of filet mignon and mahi-mahi and finally a chicken option ... mouth watering yet? We love that they are "farm to table" and that we could share this type of Hawaiian regional cuisine with our guests. Don't forget the drinks! She helped us choose some great wines and our guests also enjoyed the specialty cocktails all night! The lanai was a perfect location for our intimate gathering - we had room to move and felt like we had the entire restaurant to ourselves. The staff took great care of us and made sure everyone enjoyed the night. Note: I had already started my search for ceremony and reception venues and wasn't thrilled with the options and rules I was finding at other locations ... this is the one time I thank social media! We are so very happy with our decision and the memories they helped us create. We can't thank and say enough about Megan and the entire Merriman's family! XO, Dulce & Mark

I can't say enough about Merriman's Kapalua! I worked with Valerye for almost 9 months to plan the perfect wedding and it was! Their attention to detail was amazing, everything went exactly as planned and it was a fairy-tale day from start to finish. I couldn't have wished for a better wedding. Their vendors were great (Bella Bloom, flowers - Dmitri and Sandra - photography, Ernest Pau'a - officiant and Marvin Tevaga - music) The food and drinks were amazing too! I highly recommend Merriman's and Valerye (and her husband Eric who was also a delight on the day of the wedding and eager to please!)

I thought it would be fun to say, "My husband and I got married at Merriman's!" It still is! But after having our wedding ceremony and reception at Merriman's Kapalua, I can honestly say that it is the perfect place for such a special day. The ocean view is breathtaking; the quality and service of the food and beverages is superior; and their event manager and coordinator are extremely friendly and organized, so the entire experience was so much fun and stress-free!! If I could do it all over again, I would do the exact same thing. It was THE fairytale wedding! 5+ Stars for sure!

My wedding at Merriman's was gorgeous. They provided a list of vendors and the day went without a hitch. The food was delicious and you couldn't ask for better views. I couldn't be happier with Merriman's.

Marina, THANK YOU for making everything so flawless. Wow. Brian and I can not stop talking about how perfect it all was and all our friends have commented on how it was the greatest wedding they had ever been to. The service was AMAZING and everything just flowed so so well. All of the vendors were absolutely wonderful and I can not have imagined how perfect and fun it would have been. The entire process far exceeded my expectations. Thank you for making it so perfect. You are wonderful at your job and I am so thankful for you and Valerye's assistance during this whole process. Thank you for working through my requests for the food and making everything so flawless for us. It could not have gone ANY better.

We did the lunch buyout option for our wedding and it was the best decision we ever made. Yes it was hot but the trade winds cooled us off and the reception was held inside the restuarant. It was a great value and Merrman's was so easy to work with. We had about 40 guests and had the ceremony on their beautiful deck overseeing the ocean. Every one of our guest thought it was the most beautiful venue and even better the food and drinks were amazing!!!!

I can't believe it's been over a week since our reception at Merriman's. We are back in California and reminiscing about our wedding day in Maui. It was a spectacular day. I can't thank you all enough. From answering questions or clarifying details, Velerye and Marina were exceptional. I was blown away with the location of Merriman's. The pictures online looked awesome but standing on the Grassy Area and overlooking the ocean was phenomenal. The Event Team for that evening was also top notch, Luke, Solomon, and Brandy took care of every detail. Thank you a million for making our day so memorable! We couldn't have selected a better venue. All our guests were quite impressed with it all. They couldn't believe the entire booking was done via email and online. Every detail turned out better than I could have ever expected. Our first dance was magical to the music of Jasmine Rice. Thank you for setting the family name cards and coasters throughout the tables. Merriman's and The Event Team were amazing in every aspect! Please send our gratitude to the entire team! Thank you! Yaxaira and Christopher

We had an extremely small wedding (just us and 4 guests) at Merriman's this summer and it was not a completely satisfying experience. We have loved dining at Merriman's Kapalua for years and the location is absolutely stunng, so we have known for a long time that we would likely get married here. Perhaps it was because of the unusual size of our wedding, but the Events team treated us in a rather cold and business-like manner with little to no aloha or flexibility in their rules nor did they ever seem truly interested in going out of their way to make our day special. We received contradictory communications on certain details from different staff in different emails. We often did not know by whom a given email was written, so they seemed to not communicate well with one another or with customers. There was turnover in the staff between the time we booked and our wedding day so there was not consistency, either. We dined in the main dining room because they would not budge on the minimum charge for private dining, several thousand dollars which six people could not possibly meet. They asked us to book our own table once reservations opened up 2 months prior to our event. I can't imagine a wedding coordinator not helping their clients make a dinner reservation particularly when the restaurant and the coordinating team are part of the same company. We asked for a good table with a view next to the glass wall but were given a table 3 tables away from the wall with an obstructed view. I really cannot think of what the Events Team at Merriman's did to earn the 20% commission on all services from all vendors that they charge, particularly when we were asked to do most of the coordinating ourselves. We received really no complimentary services other than a single desert at the end that they give to any table celebrating a birthday or anniversary. Contrastingly, Montage Kapalua offered us a free bottle of champagne and other complimentary drinks on two separate occasions when they noticed and inquired about our special occasion with no prompting from us, displaying an extremely high level of customer service that I would expect from a fine dining establishment such as Merriman's. I perceived at Merriman's Kapalua a subtle attitude from the events team that customers are fortunate to be allowed to be customers there, rather than customers being appreciated and made to feel special on one of the most special days of their lives. Merriman's is a fantastic setting, the food is consistently excellent and I am happy we married there, but I am disappointed in the lack of service and aloha from the Events Team. I believe they need to learn about high level customer service such as demonstrated by the staff at the neighboring Montage Kapalua. The impersonal response we received from the manager of Merriman's Kapalua was also disappointing.

What a beautiful wedding venue. From the first day I was referred to Merriman's I worked with Marina or Valerye on the coordination of what we needed for the wedding party size. This was a very easy exchange for details and costs from long distance. We were solid on details from three to one week in advance including meals, drinks, appetizers, and costs. From the moment we arrived on the BIG DAY all of the details and planning with Merriman's paid off and they executed flawlessly!! Everyone was happy, impressed and complimentary of the fabulous venue and arrangements. Thank you to all!! Marina was our primary planner and met the bride and groom for the rehearsal a day in advance. She also met us at the valet parking for the execution of the event. Everything, including the vendors (Officiant, photography, flowers, music, decorations, wedding cake (Merriman's - beautiful and delicious) were perfect!!! The appetizer/ bar servers were very accommodating as well. They provided exceptional service! The bill was already settled up front (about 1 week in advance) except for the final bar bill. This was very appreciated because it took the stress off of the day and the cost details. At the reception table the orders were taken quickly and the food arrived for everyone very quickly and at the same time (to all). The food was exceptional whether you had the steak or the fish. People raved about the goat cheese salad as well! The rain came down after we sat in the cabana and the curtains were drawn for the duration of the rain. It was very intimate and special! The bride, groom and all of the family members have had nothing but great things to say about the event! Thank you so much!

Picking a wedding venue without ever seeing the site is the most nerve-wracking thing I have ever done, but it paid off. Merriman's is a beautiful site and was perfect for my intimate Hawaiian Wedding. The whole process was great. At first I didn't like being told which vendors I had to use, but it was such a blessing. Every vendor we worked with was amazing (but beware, the coordination fees to add up to the budget, but are so worth it to not have to deal with everything. you just have one person to pay in the end, which is awesome!) I had heard some brides complain that the person you work with the whole time isn't the person who is coordinating your final day, but I got lucky and was able to have someone I had worked with for the last couple weeks before the wedding. In the end, I loved the food, the waiters assigned to the cabana were so helpful and attentive, the site is absolutely breathtaking (even when you have rain like we did), and I could not have asked for a more perfect day. Marina was great, saw my vision and was great at making sure I was calm the second I got there. If you are planning a small, intimate wedding, I recommend Merrimans 10x over!

I just had my wedding at Merriman's and I can't say enough good things about them! The food of course was fantastic, and my husband and I actually went back during our honeymoon and the food was spectacular the second time as well! We had top notch service, and the view is to die for! I loved everyone we worked with, with the exception of one woman (Marina) who I (and my family) was less than impressed with. She was late, never apologized, rude, unhelpful and acted like she didn't want to be there. However, because everyone else we worked with including Luke (who helped once the reception started) and Dave (our server), was so incredible, I still want to give Merriman's 5 stars. I would recommend Merriman's to anyone looking to get married in Maui because of the delicious food and absolutely stunning view!

Cannot say enough about this amazing venue and restaurant! It was more beautiful in person and exceeded my expectations! The staff was professional and fast. The food was some of the best I've ever had...seriously, my guests can't stop raving about the food and the Mai tais! We loved everything about this venue!

We had our November 2014 wedding planned here for almost a year and we were going in blind since we weren't able to afford a trip to Maui pre-wedding. The event staff was wonderful, Marina and Valerye helped put my mind at ease even when I felt that I emailed them millions of questions. Marina was there for us the day of our wedding to get us set up and she was very pleasant. The service staff couldn't have been more friendly and attentive.The cocktails,hors d'oeuvres, and dinner were delicious (All of the dishes I tasted were great but I wouldn't pay extra for the lobster). Also, our cake was made by Merriman's as well and while it wasn't the fanciest presentation, the taste was amazing (macadamia nut cake, lilikoi filling, vanilla butter cream frosting). We had a very small wedding so we used the private cabana for dinner and it was perfect. Our guests all said it was one of the best weddings they had been too - but who wouldn't think that in Maui!

Merriman's made our wedding day easy and stress free! You can't ask for a better venue with views of the bay, the beach, and the most beautiful sunset! The staff was incredibly accommodating, friendly and professional. We enjoyed every moment at Merriman's and thought the day went perfectly!

We couldn't have asked for more from Merriman's! They helped us every step of the way. They took my hundreds of crazy emails and answered promptly. Marina and Valerye were great to work with. They both brought my dream to life. The preferred vendors we chose were amazing! Our officiant, Laki, made the day. He was funny and personable. Marvin, our ukelele musician, was incredible. He totally set the mood for the ceremony and cocktail hour. We received many compliments are both of them. The food was amazing! We chose the filet mignon and mon chong. And the dessert was delicious! We plan on returning there for many anniversaries in the future. Overall, Merriman's was incredible. We wouldn't go anywhere else!

Loved the venue. Very easy to work with. The ladies at merriman's always responded to my numerous emails and always answered my questions. Definitely worth every penny. Oh and did I mention the delicious food? Amazing. Wish we could do it all over again. Thank you merriman's! Melina Brown

Merriman's, Kapalua is the absolute best place to get married on Maui! Not only does it have the most AMAZING and picturesque setting but the staff, service and food was incredible as well. My guests raved that it was the "BEST wedding food they had ever had in the most beautiful setting". Marina, their events coordinator was really helpful and able to work with our wedding coordinator to make sure all of our details were executed and accounted for. The management and staff was top notch in making sure that the night went flawlessly. Also, it is so helpful that Merriman's is a "one-stop-shop" meaning that you do not have to worry about renting tables, chairs, service staff, caterer etc. It is all there for you. Merriman's made our dream wedding come true!!!

I worked with Merriman's event team for about a year to plan our wedding. They were all amazing, helpful and responded quickly to all of my questions! I have nothing negative to say - it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. They executed my vision perfectly with the help of my wedding planner! Literally all we had to do the day of our wedding was show up! It was amazing to feel completely relaxed and know all the details were being handled for us. Merriman's is definitely a more costly option, but you won't be disappointed! The restaurant has great ambiance, friendly helpful staff and unbeatable views. All of our guests loved the food and drinks offered. We chose to do passed appetizers during a cocktail hour and then the caesar salad, filet mignon, and mahi mahi for dinner. Merriman's also made our cake - which was delicious! We were completely thrilled with how everything turned out. This is absolutely the best decision we made. Our wedding was magical and we loved every minute of our day/night! You will not regret getting married and/or having a reception here.

My husband and I were married at Merriman's Kapalua and it was absolutely amazing. Planning a destination wedding from Canada was nerve racking but the staff at Merriman's made the process super easy and stress free. Our guests are still raving about the food and the view is second to none. I would definitely recommend this venue to other brides looking for a destination wedding spot in Maui.

Beautiful venue, great service, and delicious food. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left the venue, the coordinators were on top of everything, and everything went very smoothly. Positive energy everywhere, so we were able to enjoy the special day with all of our guests. Thank you!

I booked this venue based on a recommendation from my sister on how beautiful it looked. I am so glad I decided to take the chance! Not only is the location absolutely breathtaking, but the food, drinks, and service is excellent. From the beginning, Merriman's Event Team made me feel at ease with quick responses to my questions, a list of excellent vendors, and a schedule of my wedding day that was timed perfectly. They made the whole process so simply and helped in booking all the vendors and ensuring they had all the information they needed. The day of, everything was set up as I asked for. The food was amazing and our server did a fabulous job with our small cocktail hour/reception. Everyone in attendance said it was the best wedding they had been to and could not believe how amazing the entire day was. I could not be happier with this venue and their amazing staff! - Michelle and Cody Diefenderfer 8/5/2014

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Merriman's kapalua restaurant and their wedding planners and staff for our May 2014 wedding. Natalie and Danielle were with us every step of the way and they made it very stress-free on our big day. We had the wedding ceremony on the kapalua bay deck, cocktail hour on the back and bay deck, and reception in the private dining room. The private dining room easily accommodated our 67 guests and wedding party. Having the bay deck for the entire evening was amazing so our guests and us could mingle after dinner. Our wedding guests kept saying it was such a beautiful and romantic location for a wedding. So many people said the macadamian nut crusted monchong entre was the best fish they have ever had. The memories we have will be cherished forever and we will definitely be back for an anniversary. Thank you so much Merriman's!

My husband and I had our wedding reception at Merriman's at Kapalua Bay in Maui in April 2014. We had about 35 people total with guests attending from the USA and Australia. The reason we chose the Kapalua Bay area for our wedding was because we were so impressed with Merriman's and wanted to have our reception there! It did not disappoint. We booked the deck for sunset cocktails and room inside for a sit down dinner. The venue was perfect as we had our wedding down on the beach and walked straight up from there. The sunset is amazing on this part of the island and Merriman's is the perfect place to watch it. The staff are extremely helpful and professional. The food was stunning. I am still getting compliments from people about how the food was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. I definitely recommend this location if you're into good locally sourced cuisine... and want a venue with a view without paying resort prices!

Merrimans made our wedding day absolutely perfect. I was slightly concerned with the idea of having my wedding at a location that I've never been to and just relying on pictures and reviews, but it turned out to be exactly what was promised. We had a very small wedding of 12 people on a Tuesday. I would've preferred the weekend but they were already booked 9 months beforehand. I think it turned out to be a blessing having it on a Tuesday though because it wasn't too crowded. It's a very busy restaurant, and I imagine on a weekend it wouldn't feel as private. As soon as we got to Kapalua, everyone we talked to said we picked the best restaurant in the area. The food was amazing, (lobster tails and filet mignon) among other appetizers/salads. For the food, the only thing we weren't impressed with was the cake, which was beautiful but dry and a bit hard. I think they froze it beforehand. Since we had a small wedding, we had the ceremony on the grassy overlook which was perfect, breath taking, and private. We then reserved the back deck for a cocktail reception for our guests while we went to the beach and rocks for pictures with the photographer. We also had a first dance on the back deck before moving to the private cabana for dinner. Unfortunately I don't remember the exact cost of the wedding, but all of their costs are listed on their website. You should know that there are several wedding coordinators and you can't expect to always speak to the same person, and you probably won't know who will be coordinating your wedding on the day. You just have to trust that they know what they are doing, which I know can be hard. We had cancelled a previous wedding in California when the event coordinator changed and the new one was horrible. All of my correspondence was via email to Merrimans, and you won't always get an immediate response. They are very busy and have weddings almost every day. Our friends also got married in Hawaii at another location and it was an absolute nightmare, and I had even considered that location, which made us even more grateful that everything went as planned at Merrimans. In the beginning, I wanted to have a DJ/dance party which is not possible here unless you buy out the restaurant. They only allow acoustic music. But the musician they recommended was amazing and in the end we were fine going without the dance party. They do require that you pick the vendors from their vendor list. However, every vendor we picked was amazing so you won't be disappointed. We had a fabulous florist, photographer, videographer, musician, and officiant. All in all, I highly recommend Merrimans for your wedding and we couldn't have asked for anything better, especially for the price.

I was beaming on my wedding day at Merrimans. The most incredible views of the Ocean and sunset, it truly was breath taking. My photographs should be in magazines. The food was mouth watering delicious. Everyone raved about the appetizers as well as their dinner. It was nice that my guests could order what they wanted off the menu.We had the chef make our cake as it helped reach the min food and beverage total.I will say that the cake was limited a bakery would give more flavor options etc. It was ok and I did have to keep to my budget so it was a wise choice. The coordinators were very helpful and responded to emails and phone calls very promptly.This was most appreciated as I (like a lot of brides) was planning from another state. Very friendly girls. I have already referred this venue to others.A+ rating from me, you wont be disappointed. I promise.

Planning Process- Merriman's Event Team was great! I dealt with Danielle Kuck mostly and she was so sweet and prompt with her email responses, but she got promoted and others took over her position. I dealt with a few others, but mostly Valerye and she was nice and always responded to my emails within a few working days. Wedding Day-We got married at Merriman's on 6/22/14 and Merriman's exceeded our expecations beyond words can describe! We had a destination wedding and have never been to Maui before this so everything we did was purely through research and reviews. We had a total guest count of 29 (including bride and groom). Ceremony took place on the deck and dinner in the private dining room. The venue was 100x better than what we saw in pictures. It was breathetaking! The service was expectional! Everyone was very kind. The food was delicious!! We have been to a few high-end restaurants in Maui and Merriman's is hands down our favorite place to eat! Our family and friends are still talking about our wedding and wishing they can go back. We absoultely loved Merriman's and can't wait to come back!

The site for our ceremony had breathtaking views and the site was set up perfect for our smaller destination wedding group. We also stayed and had our reception there and the food was AMAZING and so was the cake. Service was impeccable and so was the coordinator we worked with.

I was blown away by Merriman's in Kapalua. My wedding was exactly what I wanted, my expectations were met and surpassed. Their attention to detail was amazing. The food was perfect, fresh island cuisine. My friends and family are still raving about the food and unique cocktails. The setting/location is probably the best part. The sun set over the ocean as we celebrated. Our pictures look like postcards. This is the best wedding choice on Maui!

We had our destination dream wedding on Kapalua Bay on September 14th, 2013 with a intimate dinner with family following. This was by far the finest dinner and desert we have ever had. The food was delicious beyond explanation. Although our party was small we were given the most wonderful service with attention to detail. The dining experience, as well as the beautiful view were the crowning touch to the most wonderful day. It was everything we imagined and then some! Thank you, Merrimans! Dan & Christy

Merriman's was the perfect place for a perfect day! I cannot emphasize enough how wonderful a venue it is. The view/ambience is to die for and the food was absolutely amazing! The event coordinators and the service staff were so nice and very professional. All in all, I would highly recommend Merriman's Kapalua to anyone looking to get married on Maui!!!

Merriman's is an Excellent location for a wedding & or reception. It is so beautiful (even better than the pictures). We had a very small party, so we just hosted a dinner following our beach wedding and it was perfect! We had a cocktail hour on the patio which has such an incredible view and ambiance. My only complaint was the wait for a table, but even that was worth it. If you don't want to wait, you can always reserve the designated areas for private parties as opposed to a regular table. Our dinner was EXCELLENT. The food was INCREDIBLE. Delicious made with quality ingredients, and the service was equally as good. Even if you don't choose Merriman's for your wedding, I definitely recommend a visit during your trip to Maui. Kristen & Christian (Marana, AZ) July 2013

Merriman's is a very beautiful location. Kapalua Bay was breathtaking especially at sunset. We chose the grassy overlook because our party was small and the overlook looked nothing like the picture. The area was smaller than we thought, it did accommodate our 18 guests. Merriman's staff was somewhat helpful during the whole process. They provided an vendor lists for us to review and the only thing about the list is that we had to use only those vendors. But it was a helpful tool. The food was phenomenal, so delicious we would love to eat there again, maybe on our one year anniversary.

My husband and I wanted to do a destination wedding to Maui, HI. We had looked at several venues, but once we looked at Merriman's, we knew that was where we wanted to have our wedding. I communicated with Danielle through email, and she was so great about answering all of my questions. It was so easy to work with Merriman's as they provided a list of vendors that we could work with. We didn't have to seek out any additional resources, and looking at their vendors' work online, you could tell that Merriman's only works with the best. The location is absolutely breathtaking and the facilities were well maintained. We had our ceremony on the deck overlooking the ocean. We got to see a whale even though whale season was supposed to be over! We then had cocktail hour for our guests on the back deck. I was able to grab some food before having to take photos, and the appetizers were delicious and cooked perfectly. After cocktail hour, we moved into the private dining room. Our dinner menu was yummy, and the dessert buffet after was divine. Throughout the whole event, the service was impeccable. Our guests could not stop complimenting on the beautiful location and the great service and food. They were never in need of food or drink as the servers were always prepared. It was such a special and beautiful day. Our experience with planning and the day of our wedding was seamless. Everything was so easy, and it truly was a memorable experience. Thanks so much, Merriman's and to Danielle especially! I would also like to mention that I worked with Maui Sweet Cakes for our wedding cake and cupcake favors. The cake was moist and delicious. Maui sweet cakes also decorated it beautifully with fresh flowers. Not only that, but they decorated our cupcake favor boxes with our wedding colors. Reverend Pia Aluli officiated our wedding as well. He was so sincere in delivering his words during our ceremony. We had several guests tell us that you could feel Pia was expressing from his heart. There was so much love conveyed through the ceremony. All of these people truly made our day!