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Monkeypod Mai Tai with an Ocean View  - Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki, Honolulu, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

4.7
4.7
2532 Reviews
$30 and under
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 284 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Aloha, we are open daily from 7:00am to 11:00pm and are located on the waterfront of Waikiki Beach inside the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. We accept reservations & reserve a large amount of space for walk-ins. If your desired reservation is not available, please join our waitlist in person daily. Happy Hour is available daily from 3:30pm-5:00pm (excluding select holidays).

Our chef driven concept is led 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 7:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 900-4226
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 2,532 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Most Booked

  • Oahu

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen in Waikiki offers a vibrant Hawaiian dining experience with "spectacular views" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "best mai tais in Waikiki" and "excellent service." The lively atmosphere features live music and oceanfront seating. While some note noise levels, the overall experience is "absolutely wonderful."

2,532 Reviews
  1. Travis

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Placed orders. After order notified out of items ordered. Hairs in soup. Lack of vegan options. Not willing to modify items such as pasta to order without meat.

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  2. Al

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was really great, and the service was equal to that. Big place, a little bit crowded, but good ambience and experience all around. Fun place.

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  3. Bob

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All of their fish dishes are very good. Nice relaxed feel and good service.

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  4. Omi

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    予約の際に海側の席をリクエストしていましたが、案内されたのは一番奥まった席でした。たしかに当日の状況によってはリクエストに応じられないとの注意書きはあったのですが、我々が滞在していた時間帯、海側の席はガラガラでしたので理解不能です。 サービス精神のかけらもない店です。味も全く美味しくなく、30分で退出しました。

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  5. Dan

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    If you are interested in a (relatively) quiet place where you and your table mate[s] can talk, go elsewhere. The music was SO LOUD, along with the ambient noise in a very LARGE place, that it was impossible to communicate and also impossible to discern what was being played. There has to be a way to have nice music in a lovely setting (which it is) without making the whole experience memorable as misery.

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  6. cristina

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing live singer. Killer views. Our server was excellent. But our food was very ‘meh’. The ahi taco appt was good. But everything else wasn’t bad, it was edible, but just meh: chicken wings were not hot enough and could have been more crisp, the mushroom truffle pizza was tasty but I have had 100x better elsewhere - could have used a bit of fresh arugula or kale sprinkled on top to make it look and taste better, the fresh fish sandwich was good, but the fish was too small for the bun and the kimchi style slaw seemed out of place when there was already a different slaw in the sandwich. Our table of 8 left happy with the vibe (music was sooo good), but we all agreed the food was a let down.

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  7. lee

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful server and the best mai tai I have ever had

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  8. Janet Lee

    VIP

    Hawaii

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Monkeypod Kitchen is never a disappointment! Food is great, service always with a smile, excited ambience, view of the ocean can’t be beat! 

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  9. Erin

    E. Tennessee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was wonderful! There was live music and a beautiful view! The happy hour does not disappoint either!

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  10. Chris

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, we had a variety of foods and it was all delicious. The fries were also amazing, but expensive. I would return gladly!

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FAQs

Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 900-4226.

Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki is rated 4.7 stars by 2532 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 284 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

2169 Kālia Rd unit 111, Honolulu, HI 96815-1936

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Saratoga Road
  • Neighbourhood
    Waikiki
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 7:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access
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