Merriman’s Restaurants introduces its first companywide sustainable seafood initiative — a collaboration between Merriman’s and Handcrafted Restaurants statewide, including Merriman’s in Waimea, Merriman’s on Maui, Merriman’s Fish House on Kauai and Chef Peter Merriman’s newest restaurant, Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman on Maui.
Merriman’s Restaurants introduces its first companywide sustainable seafood initiative — a collaboration between Merriman’s and Handcrafted Restaurants statewide, including Merriman’s in Waimea, Merriman’s on Maui, Merriman’s Fish House on Kauai and Chef Peter Merriman’s newest restaurant, Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman on Maui.
“The first companywide initiative of its kind will pledge support for the Hawaii Fish Trust Project and sustainable seafood efforts in Hawaii,” said Merriman.
From Aug. 1-Sept. 31, these restaurants will offer a daily “Sustainable Seafood Special” consisting of a 3-ounce piece of wild Hawaii caught fish paired with 3 ounces of locally raised seafood or fish. In an effort to raise awareness on the importance of sustainable fishing practices in Hawaii, the new special gives diners the option to make more earth friendly choices.
“Reducing the portion of wild fish on your plate increases the health of Hawaii’s wild fish stocks,” Merriman said. “We love Hawaii’s fish, and we want everyone to be able to enjoy these fish for years to come.”
Locally raised options such as Kauai prawns and Big Island kampachi, among others, will find their way onto the menu, paired with wild Hawaii caught favorites such as mahi-mahi, opakapaka, lehi, monchong, uku, ono and opah.