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Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina, Kapolei, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina

4.6
4.6
6991 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 165 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.

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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 6,991 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 - Ko Olina offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food and service." Known for its "amazing Mai Tais" and live music, it promises a memorable atmosphere. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, standout items like the macadamia nut-crusted mahi mahi and truffle fries are highly praised. Make reservations to avoid long waits.

6,991 Reviews

  1. Roy

    Hawaii

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service amongst the rest of the staff although our main server wasn't as good as another sever next table over. Our server didn't mention the happy hour specials as the other server did... and seemed distracted as he took awhile to show up to take our order... Thus minus 1 star… But still great atmosphere and food during happy hour.

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  2. Adam

    Salt Lake City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service (Sarah) was very attentive and kind.

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  3. Pat

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I realize it was Christmas Day but I only booked based off previous reviews and had high hopes. However, I will never return. Completely overpriced based on what is delivered. Over cooked, everything fried tastes like it was fried in the same grease. They want to put aioli with everything and then slather other things in truffel oil. Now I know why. The fries I ordered were supposed to be garlic, they arrives burnt and zero taste. Tempura fish and chips, too over battered and over cooked. Took one bite and left it. We were there almost 2 1/2 hours waiting on basic things like water. Next time, I will just eat from the ABC store two doors down. The food there looked and smelled amazing with decent prices. Do not waste your time here unless you are just filling a void from a long day of travel where taste, service and atmosphere are of no concern.

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  4. Jay

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service by Rachel. Food always fantastic. We dine here frequently and always have a nice experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Robyn

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Servers were really nice and helpful. They were very pleasant to work with.

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  6. Peggy

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our check in was immediately. The wait staff was so nice and helpful. Love the ambience. We will be repeat customers for sure!!!

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  7. Anne

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful staff here at this peaceful Ko Olina location. My go to is the fish tacos but I tried the saimin today. It was perfect!

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  8. Bill

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Over the years we have eaten at Monkeypod several times. The dishes are no longer as unique or creative. We thought the Seafood Special by Chef Merriman would be wow... instead it was disappointing. This is food that most Hawaiian chefs could create. It did not need a chef like Merriman. If you're only looking for a nice place to eat with decent food this could be it. The prices are high but you expect that at a resort area.

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  9. Rebekah

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service! Lovely atmosphere. 100% would go again and recommend to others!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded 2 days ago
    Aloha Rebekah, 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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  10. Ben

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was flawless, food wasn’t great. Fish and chips were overcooked, dry and portion size seems to have dropped since our time here last year. Used to be great and maybe just hit it on a bad night, but food quality seems to have slipped based on this visit.

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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 6991 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 165 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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