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Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina, Kapolei, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina

4.6
4.6
6913 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 172 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Great for live music
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman is a place where foodies, beer lovers, and families escape the stresses of their day to day lives by enjoying an ice cold beer and a great meal while surrounded by people who consider them honored guests and friends.

Our restaurants are founded upon a passion for craft and we are dedicated to mastering the craft of food, drink, and merrymaking…with Aloha! Our menu features fresh island fish, hand tossed pizzas from our kiawe wood burning oven, and homemade pies made from scratch.

Thirty-six craft beers served at twenty-nine degrees are on tap, representing the coldest beer and best selection of microbrews on the island. Our culinary cocktails feature unique ingredients such as acai spirit, coconut water, and Kula lavender. Our passion for craft also extends to our diverse wine list, which emphasizes sustainability, drinkability and fun.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Hawaiian, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–15:30 Dinner Daily 15:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (808) 380-4086
  • Website
    http://www.monkeypodkitchen.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Peter Merriman / Jose Gonzalez-Maya
  • Private party facilities
    Thank you for your interest in hosting your large party/event at Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman in Ko Olina! We ask that you complete our Group Reservation Request form, which is available in the Group Menu section of our website. Once we receive your form our event coordinator will be in touch with you shortly. We are able to accommodate parties in our indoor dining area and upstairs open air dining area. We can also accommodate large parties interested in buying out the entire restaurant.
  • Location
    92-1048 Olani Street, Kapolei, HI 96707
  • Area
    Kapolei
  • Cross Street
    Ali'inui
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    We feature live entertainment three times daily, every day of the week. Our lunch set is from 12:30pm - 2:30pm, our happy hour set is from 3:30pm - 5:30pm and our dinner set is 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Our artists embody the spirit of Aloha and feature music from contemporary Hawaiian to light rock.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 6,913 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Most Booked

  • Oahu

    Hot spot

  • Oahu

    Contemporary American

  • Oahu

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing service" and live music creating a delightful atmosphere. Guests rave about the "delicious food," including must-try dishes like the macadamia nut crusted fish and signature mai tais. Despite occasional service hiccups, its "friendly staff" consistently ensures a memorable visit.

6,913 Reviews

  1. John

    Atlanta Metro

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food was exceptional. This is a busy restaurant and the service is over the top. We all had the seafood special which was phenomenal. Strongly recommend having reservations.

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  2. Richard

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and the food was delicious! Staff was very kind, highly recommend!

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  3. Linda

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Got seated promptly, server was knowledgeable. Two of our group had food allergies and he seemed knowledgeable. We have been coming for years and this was the first time the food was meh. One of our kids with gluten allergy was told she couldn’t have the fries (which I appreciated his knowledge) but then suggested a fruit cup, but then charged us an additional $6. Not worth it and should have been told first. Same with suggesting garlic fries instead of regular without mentioning the up charges for those too. Not sure we’ll be coming back.

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  4. Brenna

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rachel was an amazing server. She was friendly and attentive… and from our home state of Washington! The musician also did a fabulous job! We enjoyed all of the music he played. Finally… we came during happy hour and loved the HH prices as well as the food… pork pizza, wings and of course the mai tais!

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  5. Robert

    Atlantic City

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice location, good selection, great service, relaxing experience.

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  6. Mateo

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time upstairs and it was amazing I look forward to eating here every year and it never disappoints. Good food great music wonderful server What more could one want ???

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  7. EJ

    Hawaii

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service from Lewana was over the top, excellent! Second to none!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha EJ, Thank you for your feedback for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman! Our mission statement is to "Master the Craft of Food, Drink, and Merrimaking, with Aloha" and the comments that you provided in your OpenTable review help us to master our craft. In thanks for your review, we would like to offer you a slice of our house-made cream pie the next time you come back to dine with us. Please present this message to your server or any manager during your visit. We hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Taylor

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was excellent. Get reservations if possible. We were seated next to a very loud group of 4 who made it very difficult to hear each other. Great recommendations but slow service.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha Taylor, Thank you for your feedback for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman! Our mission statement is to "Master the Craft of Food, Drink, and Merrimaking, with Aloha" and the comments that you provided in your OpenTable review help us to master our craft. In thanks for your review, we would like to offer you a slice of our house-made cream pie the next time you come back to dine with us. Please present this message to your server or any manager during your visit. We hope to see you again soon!

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  9. YUKA

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    お誕生日で予約しました 雰囲気も良くてお料理も美味しくて 食後にバースデーケーキのプレゼントがあり ろうそくまでつけてくれました サービスも良かったのでおすすめです
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha Yuka, Thank you for your feedback for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman! Our mission statement is to "Master the Craft of Food, Drink, and Merrimaking, with Aloha" and the comments that you provided in your OpenTable review help us to master our craft. In thanks for your review, we would like to offer you a slice of our house-made cream pie the next time you come back to dine with us. Please present this message to your server or any manager during your visit. We hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Arthur

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A nice restaurant in a nice and convenient location. Service and food are excellent. The only issue is the music is so loud it makes it difficult to have a casual conversation. I can recommend it for a nice dinner but don't expect to have a good conversation.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha Arthur, Thank you for your feedback for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman! Our mission statement is to "Master the Craft of Food, Drink, and Merrimaking, with Aloha" and the comments that you provided in your OpenTable review help us to master our craft. In thanks for your review, we would like to offer you a slice of our house-made cream pie the next time you come back to dine with us. Please present this message to your server or any manager during your visit. We hope to see you again soon!

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FAQs

Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 380-4086.

Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina is rated 4.6 stars by 6913 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 172 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina

92-1048 Olani Street, Kapolei, HI 96707

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ali'inui
  • Area
    Kapolei
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–15:30 Dinner Daily 15:30–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Hawaiian, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Peter Merriman / Jose Gonzalez-Maya
  • Entertainment
    We feature live entertainment three times daily, every day of the week. Our lunch set is from 12:30pm - 2:30pm, our happy hour set is from 3:30pm - 5:30pm and our dinner set is 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Our artists embody the spirit of Aloha and feature music from contemporary Hawaiian to light rock.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.monkeypodkitchen.com/
  • Phone number
    (808) 380-4086
  • Private party facilities
    Thank you for your interest in hosting your large party/event at Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman in Ko Olina! We ask that you complete our Group Reservation Request form, which is available in the Group Menu section of our website. Once we receive your form our event coordinator will be in touch with you shortly. We are able to accommodate parties in our indoor dining area and upstairs open air dining area. We can also accommodate large parties interested in buying out the entire restaurant.

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