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Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village, Lahaina, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village

4.5
4.5
3433 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaiian Regional

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2 people
19:00
Booked 80 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME!
Our chef driven concept is lead 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. Our dedication to craft also extends to our beverage program. Our 36 beers on tap are the coldest on Maui. You can also enjoy one of our culinary cocktails, made with fresh ingredients and lots of Aloha. At Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman, you can enjoy Peter's Hawaii Regional Cuisine in a fun, casual environment and come to know what it means to be "Lucky Live Hawaii"! We can't wait to see you at Monkeypod Kitchen.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaiian Regional, Hawaiian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 15:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (808) 878-6763
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Peter Merriman / Brandon LaClair
  • Area
    Kaanapali
  • Parking details
    Dining guests may receive a 4 hour parking validation for the Whaler's Village parking lot.
  • Entertainment
    We feature live entertainment 3 times a day from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 6:00pm, and 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Our artists embody the spirit of Aloha and feature music from contemporary Hawaiian to light rock.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,433 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Hot spot

  • Maui

    Hot spot

  • Maui

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman at Whalers Village offers a lively atmosphere with "great cocktails" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "best Mai Tais in Hawaii" and "amazing live music." The attentive service and spectacular ocean views make it a "fantastic dining experience," with standout dishes like ahi poke tacos and macadamia-crusted mahi mahi.

3,433 Reviews
  1. Dina

    VIP

    Atlanta

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience with a Valentine’s Day lunch at Monkeypod. My husband got the Mahi sandwich and I got the fish tacos. Both were delicious! We loved our server but didn’t get his name. Always have a great experience here.

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  2. Stephen

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Everything about our visit was less than satisfactory. Food was either over or undercooked. Drink pricing was overpriced. Service was adequate at best. I have been to other Monkeypod restaurants in Hawaii and by far this was the worst experience I have had. It is a shame considering the high standard I expect from Merriman.

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  3. Kathleen

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, service and ambiance. Always a favorite for Mai Tais

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  4. Scott

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have si ed here several times in past years and was expecting a good expert. Started off right as was seated at reservations time. Nice atmosphere but noisy. Kid sitting in booth directly behind us kept bouncing and hitting his head against the booth. Of course the “parents” if you could call them that did nothing to control him. Server friendly and prompt. Cast iron shrimp appetizer was fantastic, unique. Entrees were lukewarm warm. Fish batter thick and not cooked through, doughy. Fish tacos underwhelming and not warm enough. Very disappointed in the quality and flavors. Will consider other restaurants before trying again.

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  5. Scott

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and location. Our servers were terrific. Thanks for a great evening.

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  6. Charles

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food and drinks (Monkeypod Mai Tai) exceeded expectations and our waiter, Brian, was exceptional!

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  7. nancy

    VIP

    Seattle

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have delicious meal and decided to go back two days later because we enjoyed it so much great spot and don't miss their Mai Tai's best on the island!

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  8. Jonathan

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A must do every time we are on Maui. Monkeypod has never let us down.

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  9. Melissa

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitlist option made it super convenient. Our server was amazing! She gave us great recommendations since there were so many delicious menu options. It was hard to choose. 

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  10. Paul

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a wonderful experience at MonkeyPod. Attentive service, yummy Mai Tais with foam, and a pulled pork and pineapple pizza. We will be back to try more menu options.

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FAQs

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 878-6763.

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village is rated 4.5 stars by 3433 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 80 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village

2435 Ka'anapali Pkwy, Bldg I-1, Lahaina, HI 96761-1980

Additional information

  • Area
    Kaanapali
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 15:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaiian Regional, Hawaiian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Dining guests may receive a 4 hour parking validation for the Whaler's Village parking lot.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Peter Merriman / Brandon LaClair
  • Entertainment
    We feature live entertainment 3 times a day from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 6:00pm, and 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Our artists embody the spirit of Aloha and feature music from contemporary Hawaiian to light rock.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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