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Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village, Lahaina, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village

4.6
4.6
3370 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaiian Regional

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2 people
19:00
Booked 122 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 3,370 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Hot spot

  • Hawaii

    Lively

  • Maui

    Hot spot

  • Maui

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman at Whalers Village offers a lively dining experience with "awesome food and atmosphere." The "best Mai Tais in Maui" are highly recommended, while diverse menu options satisfy various tastes. Enjoy "excellent service" and "great live music," making it a favorite spot for both locals and visitors.

3,370 Reviews
  1. Janet

    VIP

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Inconsistent experience from Lunch to dinner. Fish tacos and Monkey Pod Mai Tai's were excellent at lunch. Same order at dinner, fish tacos were dry and Monkey Pod Mai tai was weak. I'd skip the Coconut Cream pie, didn't taste like coconut, just a heavy pile of cream and hard crust.

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  2. kim

    Hawaii

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    great choices on menu, great service, nice location with ocean views.

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  3. Alejandra

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Monkeypod is always fun and the food is good. The waitress was super friendly 😊

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  4. Logan

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place lives up to the hype! The food was wonderful. I had the cheeseburger and house fries. Delicious ! My wife had the fish sandwich and really enjoyed it. But the Strawberry cream pie was incredible !!

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  5. Shonna

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Variety and food quality marginal Server was indifferent and absent mostly

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  6. Gary

    Sacramento

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This a great spot to have a drink and grab some food with some amazing views if you can get near the ocean side of the house. It seems fairly new and maybe that's why it's somewhat hard to get a table so book ahead for now. The food is decent but is a pretty standard Kaanapali beach menu. We had a couple nice drinks that were the best part of the lunch. It didn't seem to be a big problem but we did have an issue with a little bird flying overhead...I'll leave it at that.

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  7. Bary

    VIP

    Central Coast

    86 reviews

    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, can’t express how much we enjoy this location, their food and adult beverages! See you on 2/8/25 for our next adventure!

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  8. Tim

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    75 reviews

    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seat at the bar and had a few drinks and appetizers. All were excellent. Bartenders are fantastic. This place is run extremely well which shows in their success.

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  9. Megan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fantastic, service was amazing. Nice live music. A little pricey but worth the quality. Waikiki location is much moodier, and we enjoyed that environment a little more. But food is consistent and we always look forward to the meal!

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  10. Jason

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks were amazing. Nothing beats the foam on the Mai Tais. Our server was perfect and attentive to our needs. That’s what keeps us coming back.

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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 4.6 stars by 3370 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 122 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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