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

Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

4.7
4.7
2576 Reviews
$30 and under
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 259 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 2,576 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Most Booked

  • Oahu

    Great for scenic views

  • Oahu

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen in Waikiki offers a vibrant Hawaiian dining experience with "spectacular views" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "best mai tais in Waikiki" and "excellent service." The lively atmosphere features live music and oceanfront seating. While some note noise levels, the overall experience is "absolutely wonderful."

2,576 Reviews
  1. Stella

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great place!!! Awesome vibe, great location, food was fresh and tasty and our waiter Richard was friendly and went above and beyond for us. Highly recommend!

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  2. 剛志

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    アピタイザーはスパイシーチキン、ポケタコス、トリュフ入りフライ、ピサはポーク&パインしか食べてませんが、どれもとても美味しかったです!

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  3. Baljit

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good happy hour, but very busy! Loved the Mai tais and the view mostly.

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  4. Kaea

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at monkeypod Waikiki. Nalu was awesome!!

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  5. Sarah

    New York City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food, great service but felt meals were a bit pricey! Still recommend!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately, we did not have a good experience at Monkeypod at all. First of all, the noise level is extraordinary. So loud and terribly difficult to have a conversation or hear your server. We ordered our food and confirmed with our server regarding a food allergy. She assured us she would pass along the information to the chef. I was completely surprised when our dish was delivered with the offending ingredient running rampant through our food. I can't imagine what a terrible night we could have had if even a bite of the dish was consumed. Food allergies are serious and it's a shame more attention wasn't paid.

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  7. Jessica

    VIP

    Washington DC

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing time at Monkeypod Kitchen! The live music, energetic vibes, and stunning views made for a perfect evening. The drinks were fantastic, and the service was top-notch. I had the encrusted macadamia mahi-mahi, which was delicious—perfectly cooked with great flavors. My husband tried the grilled lamb chops, but they were a bit bland, chewy, and undercooked. Overall, still a great experience!

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  8. Bonnie

    VIP

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We had heard so much about Monkeypod we just had to try it out. Walked in and ambiance was great and also the food. Just too bad a TERRIBLE attitude and SERVICE with Maddie. We let the Manager Elijah be aware and he was sorry but just too late

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  9. Nicolette

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Had to wait 20 minutes for a table even though we had a reservation. List for the ocean side tables is completely separate from the reservation list, so I wouldn’t bother making a reservation because you won’t get to sit by the ocean and you’ll still have to wait.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Daisy was friendly, knowledgeable and oozed aloha. Food was spot on, best breakfast in town, flat out!

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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 2576 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 259 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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