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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea, Kihei, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea

4.7
4.7
10345 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
22:30
Booked 171 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 10,345 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Contemporary American

  • Hawaii

    Most Booked

  • Maui

    Hot spot

  • Maui

    Lively

  • 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.

10,345 Reviews
  1. Nancy

    St. Louis

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our fist stop for a meal after landing in Maui. The food is always good, the cocktails interesting and the desserts great. thanks for the warm welcome to the island.

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  2. EwaK

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gina and Brie were amazing. Love the lunch time. Low crowds, wonderful service
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, It’s great to hear that Gina and Brie took such good care of you! Thanks for sharing your experience! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  3. Maria

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing farm to table food made in house. Absolutely delicious. The potstickers and lobster deviled eggs for sure for appetizer and fresh fish of the day was stunning. Maria was also fabulous in her service and attentiveness. She made great recommendations and made our experience that much better! Highly recommend
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, It sounds like you had an incredible dining experience! We're thrilled Maria took great care of you and made the experience even better. Thank you for the glowing recommendation—hope to see you again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  4. Paula

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent family meal on the lanai for a birthday celebration. Staff very friendly and attentive. Food and drinks fabulous! Highly recommend!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, It sounds like you had a wonderful birthday celebration! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the meal, drinks, and service on the lanai. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for more special moments! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  5. Pat

    VIP

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a late lunch before heading to the airport as we always have to eat at Monkey Pod whenever we visit Wailea. We were not disappointed, we had a lovely table on the patio and the food and service was great.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, It’s always great to hear that your Monkeypod visit was a hit! Glad you enjoyed your late lunch on the patio and had a great experience with the food and service. Looking forward to having you back next time you’re in Wailea! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  6. Maria

    VIP

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very nice lunch with Mixed Greens salad, fish tacos and the jalapeño mashed potatoes. Everything was delicious. The salad is a favorite of mine. The tacos were good but the jalapeño mashed potatoes were a hit! To top it off we had excellent service by Brynn.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thank you for sharing your great experience! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Mixed Greens salad, fish tacos, and especially the jalapeño mashed potatoes! Brynn will be happy to hear she made your meal even better with her excellent service. We can’t wait to have you back again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  7. Barbara

    San Francisco

    47 reviews

    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    great mai tai with lilikoi foam on top. great service but not inexpensive. we had an excellent waiter and overall good time. I'd like to come back for happy hour. Cheers!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks for the feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the Mai Tai with the lilikoi foam and had great service. We totally agree, it's a great spot for a fun time! We look forward to seeing you back for happy hour soon. Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  8. Angelika

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hi Team, thank you for being courteous and attending to my requests for my client over the phone up till when they visited your place. She said they appreciated the table and ambiance outside. They were a group of 8 and I'm happy she and her family had a great experience with you.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that your client and their group had a great experience with us. It was a pleasure accommodating their requests, and we're thrilled they enjoyed the outdoor seating and ambiance. Looking forward to welcoming them back soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  9. Marta

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great service. Definitely loud also very family friendly, staff is amazing with kids and helping parents enjoy their meal!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks for the kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food, service, and our family-friendly vibe. Our team loves making sure parents and kids have a great time. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  10. Mary

    VIP

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Wanted to experience Happy Hour. The garlic fries were burnt and the pieces served were the leftover residue on the bottom of the basket. Didn’t finish the fries as they were awful. The Margarita pizza crust was soggy and the tomato paste overwhelmed the tiny basil and mozzarella pieces creating a tasteless pizza. The Chicken Wings were smothered with black pepper and burnt so the meat was extremely dry. The only item we enjoyed was the mixed green salad with beets. We left the restaurant extremely disappointed.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, We're sorry to hear about your disappointing experience during Happy Hour. Your feedback about the fries, pizza, and wings is valuable, and we’ll share it with our kitchen team to ensure better quality. We're glad you enjoyed the mixed green salad, but we strive for excellence across the board. We’d love the chance to provide a better experience if you decide to visit us again. Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea is rated 4.7 stars by 10345 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 171 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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