Restaurants near Kaaawa Beach Park

Had lunch here with the ladies today. It was our first time and we all enjoyed it. We ordered the Biscuits in a bag with jam and the truffle fries for appetizer. Couple ladies tried and loved their cocktail “A Honu World”. For lunch we had the Smashed Burger, prime Rib Moco, Chicken Pot Pie, Fresh Fish Sandwich and their version of the Saimin. Then for dessert we had the bread pudding, coconut lime sorbet, coffee and vanilla ice cream. The sorbet was delicious and refreshing and my fish sandwich was moist and oh so yummy! Our server Dylan ( I’m sorry, I hope I got that right) was helpful and attentive. Service and food are 5 stars!

Food was delicious, and loved the ambiance with the live music, dim lighting, and the restaurant being right next to the ocean. Me and my wife went on Valentine’s Day and we were able to get in right at our reservation time. She had the margarita pizza and I had the ribeye with jalapeño mashed potatoes and Swiss chard. The jalapeño mashed potatoes were incredible and so was the rib eye, which was cooked perfectly medium and tasted better than most nice steak houses I’ve been to. I would always recommend monkey pod to people looking for a good place to eat with a nice environment and setting.

Our server/waitress was excellent; very attentive, welcoming and one of the best we've ever had anywhere!! Food was great which is why we keep coming back. The only drawback was the smell where we sat, 2nd booth going towards the kitchen. The booth chair was ripped, the odor from the carpet or kitchen was not pleasant. Just a suggestion that an update/renovation might be needed.

I gave my guests a lunch choice of food trucks, the more casual restaurant at Turtle Bay Golf Course and Beach House and was secretly thrilled they chose this one! The food and drinks (non-alcoholic piña coladas and Plantation Iced Tea) were spot on. I ordered the burrata with beet hummus and mixed greens with ume balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Didn't think I could finish it, but in the end it was all too tasty to leave any morsel behind. Others had the lobster/crab roll and the Kalua pork sandwich w/fries. Brussel sprouts with pork belly burnt ends are a great starter. Attentive service, a beautiful ocean view and relaxing live music elevated this excellent meal.

Beautiful setting open to view the ocean. Tapas, small plate, comes out freshly prepared as it’s ready. Everything is shareable no skimping in quantity. Loved the BBQ chicken, steamed clams and scallops. Friendly staff. Loved it, we’ll be back!