Best American Restaurants in Kaka'ako

Excellent service, beautiful view of ocean at sunset. The restaurant was loud because it was busy but we were still able to carry on a conversation. The live music was amazing! Food was great, especially the dessert. The Mai Tai was fantastic. We will be back!

As you eat a meal at Merriman's, you can tell that each ingredient is selected with care. Sure enough, when I asked I found out the food is locally sourced from farms that the owners and Chef know and trust. Many items are hand selected by the box, not the truck load. Since the Chef from Maui transferred over to Merriman's Oʻahu, our entrees have been especially ono. At lunch today I planned to take home one of my two fish (ahi) tacos. No way! I couldn't stop finishing both. Last night my husband and I walked into Merriman's without reservations and sat at the bar. Who cares if we didn't get a table? The gregarious host, Cody Merriman, stopped by to share a laugh or two and answer our questions about the menu. My husband ordered their chicken entree for dinner and said it was the best chicken he'd ever had. And my taro falafel was also delicious. We can't resist their Waialua Chocolate Purse for dessert. I felt a little decadent afterward, but what the heck? There are lots of restaurants in our neighborhood, but for five years now we keep coming back to Merriman's which seems to be even better the last six months. Could it be the addition of the Maui Chef? We like the vibe. Energetic without being so loud you cannot carry on a conversation. We both think their Hawaiian music playlist is the best in the City. Wish I could think of something negative to say to make this review real. But having just come back from a great lunch with memories of a wonderful dinner there last night, I am only happy and satisfied.

Cat is the bomb! It’s been a hot minute since we’ve had such an awesome and personable experience at a restaurant and I am shocked that it was at D&B nonetheless! She is a rockstar who went over and beyond for my sons birthday party and absolutely deserves to be recognized not only for her amazing costumer service, incredible professionalism in interacting with our waitress but her cheerfulness and dedication to ensuring our kids were having a blast. Car thanks so much for making my sons birthday party so awesome. My last minute planning met your “can do” spirit made his celebration a huge success! Lastly, if I can make one small recommendation, pretty please get some Beyond Burger/vegan options!

We have had many amazing meals at this place .... I was once again pleased that the service as well as the food was prepared and delivered so wonderfully . It also puzzles me that more people were not at the restaurant ...... the food the wait staff and the food 5 stars . I myself and my partner have made it a point to be there more often . We were also encouraged to try coming in for Brunch . I want all my friends to know and try Scratch Kitchen .

Wonderful food; outstanding service and atmosphere