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Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina, Kapolei, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina

4.6 (7359)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
92-1048 Olani Street, Kapolei, HI 96707

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 173 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Hawaiian, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

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What 7,359 people are saying

Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Most Booked

  • Oahu

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen in Ko Olina offers an inviting atmosphere with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "best pie" and "world-class Mai Tai." Live music enhances the dining experience, making it a top choice for special occasions. The setting is both stunning and relaxing.
7,359 Reviews

  1. Amanda

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love Monkeypod. We were sat right away. Service was fast, attentive and so sweet. Live music was beautiful. The view was stunning as always and the food was delicious!

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  2. Roger

    Nebraska1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time there, great place to relax have a drink and dinner. Parking can be problematic in the evening

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  3. Kimberly

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a solid and the off menu pie maca nut was AMAZING!

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  4. Tammy VIP

    California Central Coast10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for our 45th wedding anniversary. We had a great dinner and they gave us a free dessert to celebrate.

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  5. BetsyO

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best food on the island. Fresh, tasty, and prepared well. Honestly, the very best pie you can have. Beautiful location.

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  6. Susan VIP

    Portland / Oregon64 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat upstairs which was quieter and had lovely views. Our server was very nice and our only issue was that our entrees arrived before we had finished our appetizer. That’s a big pet peeve of ours. Other than that the deviled eggs were delicious as was the banana pie.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha Susan, 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. Jim

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The bulgogi tacos were awesome. The burger was just average. Our kids did not like either keki meal but loved the cornbread. Service was very slow.
    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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  8. jamie

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing dinner with an amazing waitstaff. The food was fresh and delicious. Our waitress was knowledgeable and friendly. A must visit restaurant.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha Jamie, 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. jason

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful vibe! Seated promptly. Our server was very attentive, knowledgeable and personable. The live musician was also great. Fish was fresh and dishes had good flavors.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha Jason, 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!

    Is this helpful?

  10. Howard

    Baltimore / Maryland8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We dined here with some family last week. The food was good and staff was pleasant. We come here for happy hour as well. It’s definitely worth trying when you’re here.

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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 7359 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
7:00 PM
Booked 173 times today
Google Map for Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina

92-1048 Olani Street, Kapolei, HI 96707

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ali'inui
  • Neighborhood
    Kapolei
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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