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Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village, Lahaina, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village

4.5
4.5
3455 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
21:30
Booked 87 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Great for scenic views
WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME!
Our chef driven concept is lead 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. Our dedication to craft also extends to our beverage program. Our 36 beers on tap are the coldest on Maui. You can also enjoy one of our culinary cocktails, made with fresh ingredients and lots of Aloha. At Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman, you can enjoy Peter's Hawaii Regional Cuisine in a fun, casual environment and come to know what it means to be "Lucky Live Hawaii"! We can't wait to see you at Monkeypod Kitchen.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Hawaiian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 878-6763
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Peter Merriman / Brandon LaClair
  • Area
    Kaanapali
  • Parking details
    Dining guests may receive a 4 hour parking validation for the Whaler's Village parking lot.
  • Entertainment
    We feature live entertainment 3 times a day from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 6:00pm, and 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Our artists embody the spirit of Aloha and feature music from contemporary Hawaiian to light rock.
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 3,455 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Hawaii

    Hot spot

  • Hawaii

    Lively

  • Maui

    Hot spot

  • Maui

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman at Whalers Village offers a lively atmosphere with oceanfront views, "great service," and "amazing mai tais." Diners appreciate the varied menu featuring local ingredients, with standout dishes like the macadamia crusted mahi and lobster deviled eggs. While some find it "overhyped," many enjoy the vibrant setting and live music.

3,455 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jeremy was amazing and made our visit extra special! As always MonkeyPod continues to impress us. Such wonderful food, cocktails, and people. Thank you!

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  2. Erik VIP

    Boise1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! The Tuna special was the best meal we had on our trip!!

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  3. FrndlySoul VIP

    Hawaii20 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We really regret dining at Monkeypod today. Our one previous dining experience there had been fine but the ambiance today was not enjoyable - we sat adjacent to the bar and the restaurant was extremely noisy with loud patrons and music coming from a live entertainer who was mediocre at best. We were grateful when he stopped singing but our meal was almost over at that point. We ordered roasted wings, which were underdone and had little flavor, garlic truffle fries, a cheeseburger and the broccoli and Caesar salads. The burger had great flavor - it was cooked to order - as well as the fries and the Caesar salad. The broccoli salad was an odd combination of flavors - broccoli, olives, cranberries, blue cheese and anchovies in a citrus vinaigrette. The broccoli alone with the vinaigrette was appetizing but we left all of the other salad ingredients behind on the plate. It was just a terrible mix of competing flavors. The bill for our visit, including two soft drinks, was $100 before tip. Definitely not worth it for what we ordered, which we valued at closer to $75-80. Based on this experience, we feel that our visit was a waste of time and money. Frankly, we just don’t understand Monkeypod’s popularity when there are other area establishments serving better quality food and ambiance nearby. With so many better options available, we will not be returning to this restaurant.

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  4. Lori VIP

    Seattle32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mai Tai’s as great as always. The foam is the best! My mushroom truffle pizza was so good. My husband had the fish tacos and loved that as well. We always stop at Monkeypod for at least one be meal when we’re on Maui.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was prompt, efficient and friendly. LOVED the live music. Food and drinks are very over priced. Save room for pie!! Glad we did it though.

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  6. Linda

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Mia Tias in Maui…. Best I ever had. The server, Anastasia, was helpful, attentive and knowledgeable. A credit to your company.

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  7. Devon

    Vancouver3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Wailea is better location. Service was not very good here felt rushed and almost an inconvenience. Waiter didn’t ask if we wanted anything to start and threw the bill at us without asking for it or offering dessert. ( which we wanted). Other than that great experience regards to food.

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  8. suzanne

    Calgary1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall the idea was good but the execution seemed rushed. We went to ulu the day prior and it was divine. This seemed like a more profit oriented fast paced version

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  9. Jake

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Long wait for pretty mediocre food. For the price and the wait, the food was so so at best. Dishes were salty and oily. Nothing to write home about. That said the Mai tai was fun, the music was great and the hostess and our server were both fantastic. Likely wouldn’t go back / recommend.

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  10. Michael VIP

    San Francisco52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service from Laura the server, killer Mai Tai's, delicious lobster/avocado toast appetizer. The freshmahi was outstanding, the grilled fish special was divine. Surprisingly well priced, great value for money in an elegant / fun vibe!

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FAQs

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 878-6763.

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village is rated 4.5 stars by 3455 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
21:30
Booked 87 times today

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Google Map for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village

2435 Ka'anapali Pkwy, Bldg I-1, Lahaina, HI 96761-1980

Additional information

  • Area
    Kaanapali
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Hawaiian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Dining guests may receive a 4 hour parking validation for the Whaler's Village parking lot.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Peter Merriman / Brandon LaClair
  • Entertainment
    We feature live entertainment 3 times a day from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 6:00pm, and 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Our artists embody the spirit of Aloha and feature music from contemporary Hawaiian to light rock.
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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