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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea, Kihei, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea

4.7
4.7
10446 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 248 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
Aloha, we are open daily from 11:00am to 10:00pm, with our last seating available at 9:45pm. 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Hawaiian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 891-2322
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Peter Merriman / Cory Waite
  • Neighbourhood
    Wailea
  • Cross Street
    Wailea Ike Drive
  • Parking details
    Large public lot with ample parking.
  • Entertainment
    We feature daily entertainment from 1:00pm-3:00pm, 4:00pm - 6:00pm, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Our artists embody the spirit of Aloha and feature music from contemporary Hawaiian to light rock. Please visit our website to see our Music line up.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 10,446 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Contemporary American

  • Hawaii

    Most Booked

  • Maui

    Hot spot

  • Maui

    Lively

  • Maui

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen in Wailea delivers an exceptional dining experience with its "amazing service," vibrant ambiance, and a "must-try" Mai Tai. Guests rave about the "delicious food," including the macadamia-crusted Mahi and the inventive appetizers. While indoor noise levels can be high, dining on the patio offers a more relaxed atmosphere.

10,446 Reviews
  1. Sharon

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Ordered fish and chips. Totally overcooked, both fish and fries. Last year were a 10/10. This year would not even recommend. Very disappointing

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  2. Nelly

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server Tim was excellent. He was super knowledgeable and had a very positive attitude. The food was good wasn’t outstanding by any means. The environment was fun and lively

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  3. Sue

    Phoenix

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great. Coffee was outstanding. Pulled pork pizza was extremely oily. It was a 2/10 which was really disappointing for this restaurant.

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  4. Robert

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and great food! Mai Tai was fantastic. We had potsticker, salad, and lobster and fish pasta. Finished off with the strawberry cream pie. Overall a great meal and fun experience.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, It sounds like you had an amazing time! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the Mai Tai, potstickers, salad, lobster and fish pasta, and the strawberry cream pie. Thanks for sharing your experience, and we can't wait to have you back for another great meal! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  5. Gina

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Nick was great! We went for happy hour and had Mai Thais that were out of this world. The kahlua pork and Jalapeno pizza was phenomenal as was the banana cream pie. Cannot recommend more!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks so much for the kind words! We're so glad to hear Nick took great care of you and that you enjoyed the Mai Tais, pizza, and banana cream pie. Your recommendation means a lot, and we can’t wait to have you back again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  6. Colleen

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Best Mai Tai hands down. Those alone are worth the trip. The fries were overcooked and half the bowl were shards. Was expecting better. Good pizzas. This restaurant’s patio is next to a road so not tranquil. We sat inside and restaurant was half empty yet the seated us at the worst table next to the server station and we had made reservations. Restaurant was still half empty when we left yet there was a lot of people outside waiting to be seated?? Should be more efficient.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks for sharing your feedback! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the Mai Tai and pizzas. I’m sorry to hear about the fries and seating experience — that’s definitely not up to our usual standards. I appreciate you letting us know, and we'll work on improving both the food preparation and seating efficiency. Hope you give us another chance next time! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  7. Rochelle

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    3 out of 4 people had pizza it was excellent! 1 had a burger, said it was the best burger she has had! Only downfall was drinks were expensive, but will definately go back during happy hour for $12 pizzas!! Highly recommend!!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks for the great feedback! So glad to hear everyone enjoyed the food, especially the pizza and burger! We agree, happy hour is a great way to enjoy the food at a better price. Looking forward to your next visit! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  8. Laura

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had reservations for table and decided to eat at the bar. Fun evening, if you don’t order the corn bread, you are missing out! Coconut pie also delish!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Sounds like a fun switch to bar dining! Totally agree—the cornbread is a must-try, and the coconut pie is a perfect finish. Glad you had a great evening! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  9. Rachel

    Jackson Hole

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Husband and I got the pizza, wings, and a salad. I thought the food was honestly very underwhelming. The pizza was soggy, no crisp, too much sauce. Wings were the same as any other bar. I don’t really get the hype.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks for sharing your experience. We're sorry the food didn’t meet your expectations. Your feedback about the pizza and wings is valuable, and we'll pass it along to our team. We hope you'll consider giving us another try in the future. Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  10. zavie

    VIP

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great waiter- Dominic He made the evening Thank yourself
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks for shouting out Dominic! Sounds like he really made your evening special. We'll be sure to pass on the kind words. Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea is rated 4.7 stars by 10446 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 248 times today
Google Map for Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea

10 Wailea Gateway Place, Unit B-201, Kihei, HI 96753

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Wailea Ike Drive
  • Neighbourhood
    Wailea
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Hawaiian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Large public lot with ample parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Peter Merriman / Cory Waite
  • Entertainment
    We feature daily entertainment from 1:00pm-3:00pm, 4:00pm - 6:00pm, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Our artists embody the spirit of Aloha and feature music from contemporary Hawaiian to light rock. Please visit our website to see our Music line up.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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