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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea, Kihei, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea

4.7
4.7
10276 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 174 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 10,276 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Contemporary American

  • Hawaii

    Most Booked

  • Maui

    Hot spot

  • Maui

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen in Wailea is a vibrant dining destination boasting "great food, drinks, and live music." Guests rave about the "best mai tais on Maui" and a lively atmosphere. Enjoy "amazing happy hours" with standout dishes like macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi and jalapeño mashed potatoes. Reservations recommended.

10,276 Reviews
  1. Kathleen

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Monkeypod has gone downhill. Our waiter was very nice, but the food isn’t that good, and it was expensive.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded today
    Aloha, I'm sorry to hear that your experience at Monkeypod wasn't up to expectations this time. I hope your next visit is better, and feel free to share any suggestions or feedback with the team directly. Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  2. Brenna

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely lovely! Happy hour drinks are 10/10 the chicken wings are 10/10 and the pizzas are awesome too!

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  3. Alyssa

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We were sat under a leaky vent, so the water from the vent was dripping into our food and into my husband’s drink. When I told the server, she brushed it off by saying something to the effect of “oh yeah that happens sometimes” then asked if my husband wanted a new glass. We really shouldn’t have to ask for a new drink when she already knew that the water had dripped all over our food and drinks. Monkeypod is our favorite restaurant when we come to Maui 1-2 times a year, and this experience was a huge turn off. Might have to make the trek to the Kaanapali location instead.

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  4. David

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great all around dining experience - from the on-line reservation through dessert and check out. Really enjoyed the vibe, food, and services. We are frequently disappointed that "hot" restaurant experiences can be somewhat disappointing relative to the hype. But that was NOT the case here. Everything was done very well by this establishment. Highly recommend!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded today
    Aloha, It sounds like you had a wonderful experience! It's great to hear that the restaurant lived up to the hype and provided a fantastic all-around experience from start to finish. Thanks for the recommendation! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  5. Kraig

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service and consistently delicious! So good.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded today
    Aloha, Sounds like you had another fantastic experience! Glad to hear the service and food continue to impress. Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  6. Scott

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Paige was outstanding! Drinks were great. Food was very good. Not cheap but pricing in line.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded today
    Aloha, It sounds like Paige made your experience extra special! Glad to hear you enjoyed the drinks and food, and that the pricing felt fair. Thanks for sharing your positive experience! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  7. Jennifer

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was rather warm in the dining room. Would have preferred to sit outside. Very crowded and loud. Hard to have. Conversation without yelling. Food was outstanding though and served was thorough. I have food allergies and he helped us to ensure I would be ok

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  8. Alison

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The server was personal and was very attentive to a nut allergy in the group. The outside seating was great minus the flies. They brought over a fan without us saying anything to help. The drinks and food were excellent. The Kayla pizza, truffle fries, and ahi were all standouts.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded today
    Aloha, It sounds like you had a fantastic experience! It’s great to hear that your server was so attentive, especially with the nut allergy concern. Thanks for sharing your highlights! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  9. Debra

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service were excellent. It’s a bit noisy but we got used to it. Nice live music. Enjoyable!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded today
    Aloha, Glad to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and live music! We totally understand the noise, but it’s great that it didn’t take away from your experience. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  10. Ellen

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shay is one in a zillion she has great energy. Your u can tell she loves being there. She has great suggestions and adds to her he whole experience. Keep her at all costs!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded today
    Aloha, Thank you for the kind words! Shay is truly a gem, and we’re so glad she made your experience special! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea is rated 4.7 stars by 10276 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 174 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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