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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea, Kihei, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea

4.7
4.7
10439 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 270 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 10,439 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.

10,439 Reviews
  1. Rochelle

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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!!

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  2. Laura

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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!

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  3. Rachel

    Jackson Hole

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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.

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  4. zavie

    VIP

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great waiter- Dominic He made the evening Thank yourself

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  5. Nicholas

    VIP

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great time at Monkeypod! Food, service , excellent!

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  6. MIKE

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days 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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  7. Joan

    VIP

    Vancouver

    89 reviews

    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined 2 days 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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  8. Michelle

    Phoenix

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 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 2 days 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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  9. Joanne

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  10. Pat

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 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 2 days 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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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea is rated 4.7 stars by 10439 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 270 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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