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Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina, Kapolei, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina

4.6
4.6
7032 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 190 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Great for live music
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman is a place where foodies, beer lovers, and families escape the stresses of their day to day lives by enjoying an ice cold beer and a great meal while surrounded by people who consider them honored guests and friends.

Our restaurants are founded upon a passion for craft and we are dedicated to mastering the craft of food, drink, and merrymaking…with Aloha! Our menu features fresh island fish, hand tossed pizzas from our kiawe wood burning oven, and homemade pies made from scratch.

Thirty-six craft beers served at twenty-nine degrees are on tap, representing the coldest beer and best selection of microbrews on the island. Our culinary cocktails feature unique ingredients such as acai spirit, coconut water, and Kula lavender. Our passion for craft also extends to our diverse wine list, which emphasizes sustainability, drinkability and fun.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Hawaiian, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 380-4086
  • Website
    http://www.monkeypodkitchen.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Peter Merriman / Jose Gonzalez-Maya
  • Private party facilities
    Thank you for your interest in hosting your large party/event at Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman in Ko Olina! We ask that you complete our Group Reservation Request form, which is available in the Group Menu section of our website. Once we receive your form our event coordinator will be in touch with you shortly. We are able to accommodate parties in our indoor dining area and upstairs open air dining area. We can also accommodate large parties interested in buying out the entire restaurant.
  • Location
    92-1048 Olani Street, Kapolei, HI 96707
  • Neighbourhood
    Kapolei
  • Cross Street
    Ali'inui
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    We feature live entertainment three times daily, every day of the week. Our lunch set is from 12:30pm - 2:30pm, our happy hour set is from 3:30pm - 5:30pm and our dinner set is 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Our artists embody the spirit of Aloha and feature music from contemporary Hawaiian to light rock.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 7,032 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Most Booked

  • Oahu

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen in Ko Olina offers a vibrant open-air dining experience with "exceptional service" and "delicious food." Known for the "best mai tai" on Oahu, it also features live music and a lively atmosphere. Guests particularly enjoy the fish tacos, truffle fries, and desserts, making it a must-visit spot.

7,032 Reviews

  1. Alex

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience great food great vibe highly recommend. Excellent service

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  2. JoAnn

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh food. Tasty but very pricey. Not allergy friendly in that you have very few options if you have food allergies.

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  3. Wally

    VIP

    Hawaii

    71 reviews

    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scheduled an early lunch 11:00 am at exactly 11:00 we were greeted and were Lead the the requested quiet table. Server was prompt, friendly and efficient. Food was very good and portions were good. The value was there. Nice ambiance, delicious food and very good service. Live music started as we were finishing. The vocals and guitar were amplified but within reason But the foot activated bass drum was really loud and diminished the artist performance. We left shortly after the performance began.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. John

    New York City

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Best and Friendly service from Taylor! Food, local fish was good, and the drinks we interesting/good with a local flair!

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  5. Karen

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The service and experience felt very rushed. Our salad was brought out at the same time as our entrees. Entrees were lukewarm warm served ion cold plates. The meal quality was okay, but nothing particularly special.

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  6. Margaret

    Milwaukee

    39 reviews

    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly service. Food was not as good as I remember. Fish and chips portion was small for the price.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha Margaret, Thank you for your feedback for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman! Our mission statement is to "Master the Craft of Food, Drink, and Merrimaking, with Aloha" and the comments that you provided in your OpenTable review help us to master our craft. In thanks for your review, we would like to offer you a slice of our house-made cream pie the next time you come back to dine with us. Please present this message to your server or any manager during your visit. We hope to see you again soon!

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  7. David

    Caribbean

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a very nice casual meal on the patio - where the noise was much less than indoors. Just a few Kona beers , plus spicy wings and a terrific cheeseburger. Our server Courtney was excellent. We shall return.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha David, Thank you for your feedback for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman! Our mission statement is to "Master the Craft of Food, Drink, and Merrimaking, with Aloha" and the comments that you provided in your OpenTable review help us to master our craft. In thanks for your review, we would like to offer you a slice of our house-made cream pie the next time you come back to dine with us. Please present this message to your server or any manager during your visit. We hope to see you again soon!

    Is this helpful?

  8. Karen

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jazz our server was fantastic, the food was yummy!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha Karen, Thank you for your feedback for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman! Our mission statement is to "Master the Craft of Food, Drink, and Merrimaking, with Aloha" and the comments that you provided in your OpenTable review help us to master our craft. In thanks for your review, we would like to offer you a slice of our house-made cream pie the next time you come back to dine with us. Please present this message to your server or any manager during your visit. We hope to see you again soon!

    Is this helpful?

  9. Dustin

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best food we’ve had on this trip to Oahu! Would definitely return!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha Dustin, Thank you for your feedback for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman! Our mission statement is to "Master the Craft of Food, Drink, and Merrimaking, with Aloha" and the comments that you provided in your OpenTable review help us to master our craft. In thanks for your review, we would like to offer you a slice of our house-made cream pie the next time you come back to dine with us. Please present this message to your server or any manager during your visit. We hope to see you again soon!

    Is this helpful?

  10. Rochelle

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a must place to go! Very good food, great service and the ambiance was amazing. Live music is always a plus for us🙃. The bulgogi tacos, chef kiss! The fish and lobster pasta, taste really good. Everything we ordered we enjoyed. Definitely going back to try something new on the menu.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha Rochelle, Thank you for your feedback for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman! Our mission statement is to "Master the Craft of Food, Drink, and Merrimaking, with Aloha" and the comments that you provided in your OpenTable review help us to master our craft. In thanks for your review, we would like to offer you a slice of our house-made cream pie the next time you come back to dine with us. Please present this message to your server or any manager during your visit. We hope to see you again soon!

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 380-4086.

Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina is rated 4.6 stars by 7032 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 190 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina

92-1048 Olani Street, Kapolei, HI 96707

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ali'inui
  • Neighbourhood
    Kapolei
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Hawaiian, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Peter Merriman / Jose Gonzalez-Maya
  • Entertainment
    We feature live entertainment three times daily, every day of the week. Our lunch set is from 12:30pm - 2:30pm, our happy hour set is from 3:30pm - 5:30pm and our dinner set is 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Our artists embody the spirit of Aloha and feature music from contemporary Hawaiian to light rock.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.monkeypodkitchen.com/
  • Phone number
    (808) 380-4086
  • Private party facilities
    Thank you for your interest in hosting your large party/event at Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman in Ko Olina! We ask that you complete our Group Reservation Request form, which is available in the Group Menu section of our website. Once we receive your form our event coordinator will be in touch with you shortly. We are able to accommodate parties in our indoor dining area and upstairs open air dining area. We can also accommodate large parties interested in buying out the entire restaurant.

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