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Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina, Kapolei, HI
Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina, Kapolei, HI
Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina, Kapolei, HI
Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina, Kapolei, HI
Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina, Kapolei, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina

4.6
4.6
7232 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
92-1048 Olani Street, Kapolei, HI 96707

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2 people
19:00
Booked 142 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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 7,232 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
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Most Booked

  • Oahu

    Hot spot

  • Oahu

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina offers an energetic atmosphere with "amazing food," live music, and "great service." The Mai Tais are a standout, often described as "the best" on the island. Diners appreciate the diverse menu, including "delicious poke tacos" and "truffle fries." Some mention noise and parking fees, but the experience remains memorable, making it a "must-visit" in Ko Olina.
7,232 Reviews
  1. Cynthia

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an incredible dinner on our last night staying at Aulani. Shane was the absolute best waiter we could have asked for. He was personable and friendly with perfect menu suggestions! While the food was delicious, the night was made so much better by Shane!

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  2. Mohsen

    Orlando3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    very nice place. Family friendly and great when there are no crowds.

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  3. Julie

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A must stop dining outing each time we come to Hawaii. The menu has variety to find something for everyone…. and food quality is excellent. Staff and atmosphere are fabulous!

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  4. Brian

    Hawaii2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good and tasty, with lots of interesting flavors. Cocktails were very good (loved the foam on the Mai Tai). Parking limited and cost $4.50/hour. Noise level is high.

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  5. Aryana

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for lunch and was served by Kaija. She was on it and made sure we had a great experience! She also had great recommendations if you’re not sure what to eat or drink. Cocktails were delicious along with the food! Poke tacos, boogie tacos, and mushroom truffle pizza were my fav! Should come here and ask for Kaija to be your server!

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  6. Tracy

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joey was fabulous. Thank you for a great evening!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha Tracy, 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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  7. Staci

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Monkeypod. Food is amazing especially the garlic fries and cream pies! Music was great! The band was Soul Purpose!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha Staci, 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. Stanlyn

    Nashville2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We were excited to go as we loved our experience at the Maui location. We arrived on time, did still have to wait and then sent upstairs only to be told sorry you are supposed to be downstairs. It is LOUD! If you want to feel like you’re still having a Disney experience with screaming kids and adults wearing mouse ears, this is your place. We honestly couldn’t get out of there soon enough. The food was just OK. The fries were the best thing we ate, which is kind of sad. We had lobster deviled eggs, macadamia nut crusted mahi, fish and chips and chicken wings. I unfortunately do not recommend this location.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha Stanlyn, Thank you for your feedback for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman! We are sorry to hear that your experience at Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman did not meet your expectations. 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. Jim

    Minneapolis14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food! We willl be back next tim.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha Jim, 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. kathleen

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joey was our server and he was absolutely the best - above and beyond
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha Kathleen, 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 7232 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 142 times today
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
  • Phone number
  • 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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