Meridia
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Our verdict
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Mediterranean. Wine strengths: California, Italy.
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The menu
What to order
- Paella Mixta
- Plancha Hawaiian Ahi
- Grilled Australian Lamb
- Meridia Crudo
- Grilled Branzino
- Braised Boneless Short Rib
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Mediterranean. Wine strengths: California, Italy.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
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The wine
Meridia holds the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, which Wine Spectator gives to lists of usually 90 or more selections.
- Wine program
- Deep wine list
- Wine Spectator
- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
- Extensive wine list
- Craft cocktails
Details
- Romantic
- Scenic
- Elegant
- Modern
- Sophisticated
- Intimate
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Celebration
- Special Occasion
- Group Dining
- Waterfront
- Panoramic View
- Terrace
- Hotel Restaurant
- Design Destination
- Extensive Wine List
- Craft Cocktails
- Farm To Table
- Local Sourcing
- Sustainable Seafood
- Waterfront
- Mountain
- A La Carte
- Small Plates
- Wine
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Options
- Gluten Free Options
- Pescatarian Friendly
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 5:30–9 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 5:30–9 PM
- Friday
- 5:30–9 PM
- Saturday
- 5:30–9 PM
- Sunday
- 5:30–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Hours as of .
Casually elegant, contemporary oceanfront dining room and bar with open-air lounge and expansive lanai, featuring sunset views, soft resort-style atmosphere, and a tranquil, romantic feel overlooking Hapuna Beach.
Around Meridia
Meridia is at 62-100 Kaunaʻoa Dr, Waimea, HI 96743, Kohala Coast, United States.
- Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection, 0.8 miles
- Blue Dragon Tavern & Cosmic Musiquarium, 3 miles
- Binchotan Bar & Grill, 3.8 miles
- Fairmont Orchid, 3.8 miles
- Brown's Beach House, 3.8 miles
In the city
En Primeur Club covers 1 restaurant and 1 hotel in Kohala Coast.
Booking
Reservations: Recommended. Contact Meridia through its website and by phone at (808) 880-1111.
Questions about Meridia
- Where is Meridia?
- Meridia is at 62-100 Kaunaʻoa Dr, Waimea, HI 96743, Kohala Coast, United States.
- What recognition has Meridia received?
- Meridia is recognised by Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026).
- How do I book Meridia?
- Reservations: Recommended. Contact Meridia through its website and by phone at (808) 880-1111.
- What else is near Meridia?
- Nearby in Kohala Coast: Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection (0.8 miles), Blue Dragon Tavern & Cosmic Musiquarium (3 miles) and Binchotan Bar & Grill (3.8 miles).














