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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea, Kihei, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea

4.7
4.7
10292 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 210 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 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (808) 891-2322
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Peter Merriman / Cory Waite
  • Area
    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 10,292 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 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 - Wailea offers a vibrant dining experience with "the best mai tais on Maui" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "lively atmosphere" and "friendly, attentive staff." Highlights include the macadamia crusted mahi-mahi, lobster deviled eggs, and live music. Reservations are recommended for this popular spot.

10,292 Reviews
  1. Tim

    Atlanta Metro

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Flatbreads were amazing. Good drinks and bartenders were very friendly. Great Happy Hour.

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  2. Tom

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a very nice experience, we loved the food/drinks. Large variety to choose from. Kid friendly too

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  3. Jen

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding in every way! Highly recommend this restaurant

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  4. Darius

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistent amazing food (perfectly cooked fish), great Hawai vibes music, waitstaff with aloha.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Mahalo for the kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the perfectly cooked fish, island vibes, and our aloha spirit. Can’t wait to welcome you back! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  5. Michael

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    MUSIC WAY TOO LOUD CANNOT HEAR WAITER
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks for your feedback! We’re sorry the music was too loud—it’s definitely something we’ll take into consideration. We hope to make your next visit much more enjoyable! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sydney our waitress/bartender was extremely knowledgeable about food and wine. We definitely will be requesting her to guide us through the menu again and refer our friends as well.

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  7. Paige

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were unable to get a reservation for dinner so we decided to grab lunch on our last day before heading to the airport. We had a margherita pizza, Caesar salad, fish tacos, French fries and of course the Mai tais- because we read reviews. Absolutely delicious and everything tasted so fresh. Unfortunately we are now spoiled and may never find another spot that has Mai tais like that ever again. Yummy!!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks for squeezing us in before heading to the airport—we’re so glad you did! It sounds like you had an epic send-off meal, and we’re thrilled you loved everything, especially the Mai Tais. Don’t worry—we’ll be here waiting to spoil you again on your next trip! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  8. Amanda

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone enjoyed their meals and desserts. The Kalia pork and grilled pineapple pizza was sooooo good. We will be back on our next trip to Maui.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Mahalo for the awesome review! So glad you loved the Kalua pork and grilled pineapple pizza—it’s definitely a favorite. Can’t wait to welcome you back on your next Maui adventure! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  9. Cari

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful traditional Thanksgiving feast, best Mai tais around, and service was exceptional
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks for celebrating Thanksgiving with us! We’re so happy you enjoyed the feast, our famous Mai Tais, and the exceptional service. Can’t wait to welcome you back soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great as usual. Acoustic sound dampening panels would be a great help inside. Overall still great.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks for the kind words and for sharing your feedback! We’re glad you had a great time and will definitely keep the sound dampening idea in mind. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea is rated 4.7 stars by 10292 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 210 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
  • Area
    Wailea
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
  • 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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