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

Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

4.7
4.7
2631 Reviews
$30 and under
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
19:00
Booked 263 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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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What 2,631 people are saying

Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Hawaii

    Most Booked

  • Oahu

    Great for scenic views

  • Oahu

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki is a vibrant dining spot celebrated for its "amazing service," "fantastic views," and "delicious food." With standout menu items like the Mai Tais, lobster deviled eggs, and jalapeño mashed potatoes, it offers a lively atmosphere with live music. While some find it pricey, the ocean views and "attentive staff" make it a top choice for special occasions.

2,631 Reviews
  1. Monique

    Sydney8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time. The food was fabulous, the mai tai … still drooling. The entertainment, John Akapo was so so good. Best of all was our server, Tida. What an asset to Monkey pod, great recommendations, attentive and just an absolute joy!!

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  2. Jacqueline

    Palm Springs3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place!! Come here every time we are in Hawaii

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  3. Darren

    Vancouver4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Views of the water, the live musician was so talented! Food was solid but also reasonably priced. If you’re looking for a modestly priced restaurant with a great water front vibe give this place a try.

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    Springfield2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service, and ambiance. Expensive but well worth it for the quality of food and service. Music was good but too loud and made it difficult to have conversation.

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  5. Amber

    Amarillo4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anthony was our server and he was absolutely amazing! The service, live music, food, atmosphere. Everything was amazing. Would most definitely get reservations

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    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food! Service was great. Fun environment.

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    Tokyo4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    どの席も海を見ることができるお席でした。サンセットの時間に合わせて行くことをオススメします。店内は賑やかな雰囲気でカジュアルな服装で行くことができるので気軽に楽しめました。店員さんも優しくて親しみやすかったです。

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  8. Tabitha

    Hawaii3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food - 4/5 Ribeye Steak - Steak seemed pre-frozen and thawed right before cooking which was not appetizing. Served with jalapeno mashed potatoes which were delicious but not enough to bite ratio with steak. Not worth $65.00 Crusted Mahi Mahi - Fish of the day - Cooked perfectly with lots of seared crushed macadamia nuts served with Jasmine rice. Worth every bite also recommended by our server. Good choice! Kids Cheeseburger Meals - Hamburger patty was nicely cooked, and buns were toasted. Fries crispy. Poke Tacos - Poke had little flavor, missing shoyu and hawaiian salt. All you could taste were the deep-fried shells - Not worth $25.00 for appetizer. Truffle Fries - Amazing truffle fries and sauce - Worth every penny. Ambiance - 5/5 Live music was great. Table seated behind me had a person who needed a lot more room than what was allotted for them. They proceeded to hit my chair every second, expecting me to move forward into my table which I kindly did the first time. But as she continued to hit my chair, I didn't budge any further because I will not tolerate someone who thinks their entitled to "more" space without politely asking first. My 8 year old daughter said "mom, are you okay? The lady keeps pushing against your chair." You have to chose your battles wisely and that was not worth ruining our dinner. If you were the entitled person who wanted more room and see this, maybe ask for two chairs, or somewhere not near ocean seating where tables are very close together to maximize the view?

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  9. RIEKO

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    明るい雰囲気で気分が上がります。店員さんが笑顔でフレンドリー。言葉が通じなくても、私達の要求を真剣に考えて理解しようとする姿勢に感動しました。 ら料理はリブステーキとサラダをオーダーしました。リブステーキは柔らかくて、マッシュポテトも適量で美味しかったです。

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  10. Melanie

    Kansas City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and beautiful ocean views. Staff was friendly and helpful.

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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 2631 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
19:00
Booked 263 times today
Google Map for Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

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

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    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 7:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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