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

Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

4.6
4.6
2358 Reviews
$30 and under
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 309 times today
  • 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 900-4226
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 2,358 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Most Booked

  • Oahu

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki offers "incredible food" with a "stunning view of ocean on Waikiki Beach." Guests praise its "beautifully renovated" decor and "fun vibe." The "mai tais are one of the best on the island," and the service is "outstanding." It's a "go-to celebration dinner spot" with "amazing" sunset views.

2,358 Reviews
  1. Vicky

    Houston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a reservation at 3:15, arrived about 15 minutes early, and checked in the hostess booth, letting them know we were early. The hostess was very short and said you’re gonna have to wait until your reservation time because we already have a 20-minute wait. I did not anticipate getting a table early, but I was just checking in and was put off by her attitude. After that slight bit of rudeness, I was concerned about how the rest of her evening would go, but everything went perfectly. I had placed on the open table reservation that we were celebrating our anniversary, and we were seated at an oceanfront table, which I was amazed by. Our servers were phenomenal, and the food and drinks were brought out in a timely manner. I was also surprised when we received two complimentary glasses of champagne with adorable roses cut in the shape of hearts and a celebration of our anniversary. Overall a fantastic evening.

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  2. Simon

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Monkeypod Kitchen is a great lunchtime spot. The service and atmosphere impress. The reception was warm and on time. As to the food, the deviled eggs starter was a disappointment - you need a microscope to view the lobster. The Fish Tacos were very tasty. We could not fault the crumbed Mahi Mahi main. We'll be back :)

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  3. Judi

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My 3 experiences at Monkeypod were absolutely incredible. All my food was good and well prepared, presented, and very tasty. The waitstaff was welcoming, friendly and never tried to rush me. Mahalo nui loa Monkeypod!

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  4. Brianna

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, amazing ambiance, good food! Phenomenal time

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  5. Ashley

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and ambiance was great. Wonderful oceanfront view.

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  6. Michael

    VIP

    San Diego

    91 reviews

    2.0

    91 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is not good, too salty, small portions, over priced. Service was great. Would not come back though.

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  7. Lindsay

    VIP

    Hawaii

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had brunch with our friend from out of town. The view is so beautiful. I love the breakfast choices they have.

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  8. Rachel

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great view of the ocean. I will definitely recommend this restaurant to my friends and family. I asked for an ocean view and they accommodated my request. The food was timely and tasted delicious

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  9. Gary

    VIP

    Seattle

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Merriman is the consummate restaurateur. His approach to food, service, and dining environment has remained remarkably focused on his customers. We have experienced this since dining at his original Big Island location over thirty years ago. We have dined there and at his additional restaurants now many times since. It is impressive to me that his Monkeypod at Waikiki restaurant has all of the features of his original, albeit in a much larger venue. Here we had creative dishes like poke tacos, and long established like Mahi Mahi macadamia nut crusted. They were all outstanding and served with care. Remarkable in such a high volume setting. We always look forward to dining at his restaurants and feel fortunate to do so when visiting these lovely islands

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  10. Kayleen

    VIP

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was not great it took 2 hours to get our meal and we barely saw our server

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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 4.6 stars by 2358 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 PM
Booked 309 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

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

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Saratoga Road
  • Neighborhood
    Waikiki
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access
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