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Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village, Lahaina, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village

4.5
4.5
3447 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 63 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Great for scenic views
WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME!
Our chef driven concept is lead by the classically trained, award winning chef, Peter Merriman. Peter is a culinary pioneer and one of the founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. He has always been inspired by the people and products around him and this spirit has lead the movement to look at food in Hawaii in a new light. Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman embraces this passion! Each item on the menu demonstrates our commitment to craft and showcases high quality, socially conscious ingredients, creative preparations, and perfect execution. Our dedication to craft also extends to our beverage program. Our 36 beers on tap are the coldest on Maui. You can also enjoy one of our culinary cocktails, made with fresh ingredients and lots of Aloha. At Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman, you can enjoy Peter's Hawaii Regional Cuisine in a fun, casual environment and come to know what it means to be "Lucky Live Hawaii"! We can't wait to see you at Monkeypod Kitchen.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Hawaiian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 878-6763
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Peter Merriman / Brandon LaClair
  • Neighbourhood
    Kaanapali
  • Parking details
    Dining guests may receive a 4 hour parking validation for the Whaler's Village parking lot.
  • Entertainment
    We feature live entertainment 3 times a day from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 6:00pm, and 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Our artists embody the spirit of Aloha and feature music from contemporary Hawaiian to light rock.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,447 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Hot spot

  • Maui

    Hot spot

  • Maui

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman in Whalers Village offers an "excellent atmosphere" with oceanfront views and live music. Guests rave about the "friendly, attentive staff" and "amazing mai tais." While some find it pricey, the diverse menu, featuring locally sourced ingredients, consistently delights diners. "Highly recommend" for a vibrant, memorable dining experience.

3,447 Reviews
  1. suzanne

    Calgary

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall the idea was good but the execution seemed rushed. We went to ulu the day prior and it was divine. This seemed like a more profit oriented fast paced version

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  2. Jake

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Long wait for pretty mediocre food. For the price and the wait, the food was so so at best. Dishes were salty and oily. Nothing to write home about. That said the Mai tai was fun, the music was great and the hostess and our server were both fantastic. Likely wouldn’t go back / recommend.

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  3. Michael

    VIP

    San Francisco

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service from Laura the server, killer Mai Tai's, delicious lobster/avocado toast appetizer. The freshmahi was outstanding, the grilled fish special was divine. Surprisingly well priced, great value for money in an elegant / fun vibe!

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  4. peacegirl

    VIP

    Hawaii

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the bar because they could get in earlier than our reservation. The vibe is great. Live music was playing. Our server/ bartender was Alex and she was nothing short of delightful! Her smile was contagious and even though she was super busy, she was very engaging. Had fabulous recommendations at the restaurant and other places to try in Maui. This was not our first time there, but Alex made it memorable and I would definitely recommend!! This was dinner with my 2 adult daughters-24&22.

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  5. natalie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a rather cool night, and they have a gigantic fan running. I was sitting there and my hair was blowing all over the place and sticking to my lipstick. I asked him if they could turn it down and he said yes I’ll definitely tell my manager; he said “when it gets hot in here It just keeps the air circulating” -but he even agreed it was very cool. The fan never got turned down. I was freezing eating my food. It was extremely noisy there which necessarily isn’t the fault of the restaurant, the people there were very loud and it was a very casual eating experience. It was about a $200 meal when there was Two adults meals, and one child meal and two appetizers. I found it to be a little overpriced. The food was OK not great. If it was great, I probably would’ve been OK with the price. I don’t think I would come back here. 

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  6. Nancy

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Fun, lively place but food was uninspiring and lacked flavor. Fries were cold, burger was cooked way past well done when medium rare is preferred. margarita pizza had chunks of cold tomato on it that we removed to find charred basil beneath..Ahi tacos lacked flavor - needed something to punch it up - maybe a wasabi kick. Shrimp skillet was loaded with oil and the cumin was a miss. Best selection was the mahi mahi fish sandwich.

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  7. Devin

    Tampa

    68 reviews

    2.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Noisy, crazy busy, Disney world type vibe. Food was barely edible. No one cared about service or the customer. I suppose business is so good. It just doesn’t matter. We will never go back again.

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  8. Marc

    VIP

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Monkeypod Kitchen at Whalers Village was great. It has a laid-back yet vibrant atmosphere, oceanfront views, and friendly, attentive staff. We had a great dinner starting with their famous Mai Tai. The menu is great with something for everyone and better because it was made from locally sourced ingredients. We shared a Handcrafted Pizza, two salads and 2 entries. The banana cream pie and the chocolate cream pie were to die for. Highly recommended!

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  9. Jodie

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat in Kaanapali. Great food, great service.

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  10. Mark

    Grand Rapids

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great first night dinner in Lahaina. Whalers Village is always lively and Monkeypod is right in the center. Great food, drinks and service.

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FAQs

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 878-6763.

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village is rated 4.5 stars by 3447 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 63 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village

2435 Ka'anapali Pkwy, Bldg I-1, Lahaina, HI 96761-1980

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Kaanapali
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Hawaiian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Dining guests may receive a 4 hour parking validation for the Whaler's Village parking lot.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Peter Merriman / Brandon LaClair
  • Entertainment
    We feature live entertainment 3 times a day from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 6:00pm, and 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Our artists embody the spirit of Aloha and feature music from contemporary Hawaiian to light rock.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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