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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea, Kihei, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea

4.7
4.7
10433 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 245 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
    Contactless Payment
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Peter Merriman / Cory Waite
  • Area
    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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 10,433 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

10,433 Reviews
  1. MIKE

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was outstanding. Our waitress was attentive and very knowledgeable. The chicken wings, fries and pizza were fabulous

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  2. Joan

    VIP

    Vancouver

    88 reviews

    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy our visit to Monkey pod . Love the Mai Tais and all of the appies . We were a bit sad as there wasn’t any lobster eggs but we made it up by having all the pies !!

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  3. Michelle

    Phoenix

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mai Tai 9/10 Poke tacos 7/10 not very flavorful, great texture tho Macadamia crusted mahi 6/10 over salted, found hair in the bok choy ( it happens... Not a big deal and the server reacted right away and took it off the bill) Fish tacos 6/10 under seasoned, smallish portion Strawberry pie 9.5/10 great crust, fluffy light cream cheese filling... Needs more strawberry if you're calling out strawberry pie.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks for sharing your detailed feedback! It sounds like there were some hits and misses during your visit. Glad to hear the server was responsive with the issue, and it’s great that the strawberry pie was nearly perfect. We’ll take your suggestions into account and hopefully, your next experience is even better! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  4. Joanne

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and Service are always excellent at the Monkeypod. We really enjoyed the live music the evening we went as well. It's best to make a reservation well in advance. Enjoy

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  5. Pat

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated very timely. Service was very good without being over the top solicitous. Specialty drinks were delicious as were appetizers, main course selections, and desserts. All in all a great meal! Only negative was the noise level being quite loud at times making table conversation difficult.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks for the great feedback! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the drinks, appetizers, main course, and desserts. I totally understand how noise can sometimes interfere with a meal, especially when the ambiance is lively. Hopefully, next time you can sit in a quieter spot! Appreciate you sharing your thoughts, and we hope to welcome you back soon. Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  6. Lawrence

    VIP

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and atmosphere! Had fresh fish sandwich, salad, fish and chips and of course the strawberry pie. All amazing!! We sat on the patio for a late lunch with live music coming from the bar. Very enjoyable!!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, It sounds like you had a fantastic time! The fresh fish sandwich, salad, and fish and chips are such great choices, and the strawberry pie is always a treat. So glad you had an enjoyable experience! Looking forward to your next visit! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  7. Cathy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always exc and the wait staff are wonderful
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, It’s great to hear that the food and service continue to impress! The staff really make a difference in creating a great experience. Can’t wait for your next visit! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  8. Chloe

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was a 10 out of 10! Had the best time and our server was so amazing!! Highly recommend!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, It sounds like you had an awesome time! Glad everything was perfect from start to finish, especially with great service. Thanks for the high recommendation! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  9. Jamon

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The food is horrible. Please save your money. Maybe a Mai Thai and the pies. Very overrated our fourth time eating here and again reminded me. Why are we eating here?  terrible. 
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, I'm really sorry to hear that your experience wasn't up to expectations. It's disappointing when a favorite doesn't deliver, especially after multiple visits. I appreciate your feedback, and I hope that your next dining experience is much more enjoyable. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  10. Varsha

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Interesting food options for a good price! Service is fast, the host was able to move our reservation to an earlier slot- as we wanted
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, That's awesome! It's great to hear the service was flexible and accommodating, and that the food and prices were on point. Sounds like a solid dining experience all around! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea is rated 4.7 stars by 10433 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 245 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
  • Area
    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
    Contactless Payment
  • 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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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