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Merriman's Kapalua

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,746 Google reviews · Oceanfront wedding venue in Lahaina, Hawaii · 0.3 mi to the sand

Ocean view

Renowned oceanfront restaurant features farm-to-table cuisine in an elegant setting with views.

Plan your tour

  • Setting oceanfront venue, 0.3 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Catering in-house catering & bar — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
  • Phone +1 808-669-6400
  • Website merrimanshawaii.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

1 Bay Club Pl, Lahaina, HI 96761

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Merriman's Kapalua and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🌊 Ocean Views

“The atmosphere was perfect with ocean views and whale watching from the patio.”

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🔥 Beach Bonfire

“We finished with the banana bread pudding, and for our anniversary they surprised us with a complimentary s’mores dessert, which was such a thoughtful touch.”

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🦞 Waterfront Dining

“While it is definitely high-priced oceanfront dining, it is 100% worth every penny for the quality of the food, the service, and the breathtaking views.”

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 2,746 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 14 mentions

“Merriman's not only has an amazing Mai Tai that is a good competitor to the one at the Monkeypod, but the views are stunning.”

💵 great value for a beach venue 4 mentions

From the reviews

A wonderful evening for our last day on Maui at Merriman's! We had the best time here. We arrived about an hour before our reservation to enjoy Mai Tais at the point (we ordered at the bar and stood by the bar tables enjoying the view) and it was lovely! The Merriman Mai Tais are the best on the island.

★★★★★ — Mason, Mar 2026

We dined here and we fell in love with the place at the same time! What an experience it was to eat at this restaurant! Between the views and the food it was something spectacular! Our server was fantastic! He was a very nice guy from France!

★★★★★ — Matthew, Mar 2026

First, the location is picturesque. Views all around. Second, the chef and founder Peter Merriman has kept to his roots with farm and sea to table selections. Done perfectly to capture the best of their flavors.

★★★★★ — Chris, Jan 2026

We snagged a last-minute reservation to grab seats at the bar. It ended up being our favorite meal on Maui by far! My husband ordered the chef’s special, and I had the filet—both were absolutely incredible and cooked perfectly.

★★★★★ — Vanessa, Jun 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about the wedding and the setting. Read all 2,746 reviews →

Getting married at Merriman's Kapalua

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.