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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea, Kihei, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea

4.7
4.7
10282 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 128 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 10,282 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Contemporary American

  • Hawaii

    Most Booked

  • Maui

    Hot spot

  • Maui

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen in Wailea is a vibrant dining destination boasting "great food, drinks, and live music." Guests rave about the "best mai tais on Maui" and a lively atmosphere. Enjoy "amazing happy hours" with standout dishes like macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi and jalapeño mashed potatoes. Reservations recommended.

10,282 Reviews
  1. Cari

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful traditional Thanksgiving feast, best Mai tais around, and service was exceptional

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    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great as usual. Acoustic sound dampening panels would be a great help inside. Overall still great.

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  3. Caroline

    Hawaii

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were able to get a last minute reservation on Thanksgiving, ahead of the fixed price Thanksgiving menu, and it was a delight to start Thanksgiving Day here. The menu was the usual Monkeypod menu, which was nothing very exciting, but the service is really where the experience excelled. Our server, Nick, was nothing short of fantastic. He was very attentive and it felt like we've known each other for a long time. We ended up ordering the lobster devil eggs (they were just okay), one of the day's specials, and the fish and chips. The food came out quickly and a nice and hot. The portions were generous and filling. We opted out of dessert this time, but each of those pies are really, really good. Anyway, this was a really nice experience with Nick making it extra great.

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  4. Miranda

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the absolute best time at Monkeypod in Wailea. Our food was delicious. We had the iconic Mai Tai’s, lobster deviled eggs, the Saimin, and Bulgogi Pork Tacos. Everything came quickly and was phenomenal. Our server DJ was personable and gave wonderful recommendations. We will definitely stop by again before we head back home!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad to hear you had a great time with us and enjoyed the Mai Tais, lobster deviled eggs, Saimin, and Bulgogi Pork Tacos. DJ will be thrilled to hear your kind words! We look forward to welcoming you back before you head home. Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  5. Kathleen

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Monkeypod has gone downhill. Our waiter was very nice, but the food isn’t that good, and it was expensive.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 4 days ago
    Aloha, I'm sorry to hear that your experience at Monkeypod wasn't up to expectations this time. I hope your next visit is better, and feel free to share any suggestions or feedback with the team directly. Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  6. Brenna

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely lovely! Happy hour drinks are 10/10 the chicken wings are 10/10 and the pizzas are awesome too!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thank you so much for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed our happy hour drinks, chicken wings, and pizzas. Can't wait to have you back for another round! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  7. kathy

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and unbelievable mai tai!! So delicious
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks so much for the awesome review! We're thrilled you loved the service and Mai Tai. Can't wait to have you back for another round! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  8. Alyssa

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We were sat under a leaky vent, so the water from the vent was dripping into our food and into my husband’s drink. When I told the server, she brushed it off by saying something to the effect of “oh yeah that happens sometimes” then asked if my husband wanted a new glass. We really shouldn’t have to ask for a new drink when she already knew that the water had dripped all over our food and drinks. Monkeypod is our favorite restaurant when we come to Maui 1-2 times a year, and this experience was a huge turn off. Might have to make the trek to the Kaanapali location instead.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, I'm so sorry to hear about this disappointing experience, especially at a place that's been a favorite for you. Sitting under a leaky vent and not having the issue properly addressed would understandably put a damper on your meal. Your feedback is important, and I hope it helps improve things for future visits. Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  9. Nicole

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe and fantastic drinks but the food is just below average, for the price point definitely need a revamp of the menu.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks for sharing your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the vibe and drinks. We truly appreciate your thoughts on the food and will take your comments into consideration as we continue to improve. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  10. David

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great all around dining experience - from the on-line reservation through dessert and check out. Really enjoyed the vibe, food, and services. We are frequently disappointed that "hot" restaurant experiences can be somewhat disappointing relative to the hype. But that was NOT the case here. Everything was done very well by this establishment. Highly recommend!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 4 days ago
    Aloha, It sounds like you had a wonderful experience! It's great to hear that the restaurant lived up to the hype and provided a fantastic all-around experience from start to finish. Thanks for the recommendation! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea is rated 4.7 stars by 10282 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 128 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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