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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea, Kihei, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea

4.7 (10904)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
10 Wailea Gateway Place, Unit B-201, Kihei, HI 96753

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 212 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Peter Merriman / Cory Waite
  • Neighborhood
    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

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What 10,904 people are saying

Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 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 in Wailea delights with its "amazing food" and renowned mai tais. Guests praise the "excellent service" and lively atmosphere with live music. Highlights include ahi tuna, fish tacos, and strawberry cream pie. While some find it pricey, the flavorful dishes and vibrant setting make it a must-visit.
10,904 Reviews
  1. mazen

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, nice ambiance, great service (by Paige)
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Love hearing that—thanks so much! We’ll be sure to pass the kudos along to Paige. Hope to have you back again soon for more good eats and good vibes! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  2. Miranda

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great birthday experience. Our server was amazing!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, So glad we could help make your birthday special! Thanks for celebrating with us. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  3. Anjali

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came for lunch. Great food and ambience! Good value for money
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks for joining us for lunch! Glad to hear you enjoyed the food and vibe—and that it felt like a good value. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  4. April

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was fabulous! No issues there. Hard to give 5 stars when the restaurant is out of half of the main dishes, seafood, lamb, etc. Still had to wait despite reservations. Music we found weird… eclectic? But odd… Overall, may have just not been my style, but do appreciate our server going above and beyond.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks for the honest feedback—we really appreciate it. We're glad to hear your server took great care of you, but we're sorry the rest of the experience didn’t quite hit the mark. We definitely understand how frustrating it can be when items are unavailable, and we’re working on improving consistency with our offerings. Thanks again for giving us a try—we hope we get another chance to impress you! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  5. Kimberly

    Denver / Colorado4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    A little disappointed as we felt that substitutions were a major ask and we were getting nickel and dimed, especially for one of our guests that had celiac. 
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks for sharing your feedback—we’re really sorry to hear you left feeling that way. We always want to be as accommodating as possible, especially when it comes to dietary restrictions, so it’s disappointing to hear we missed the mark. We’ll be talking with our team about how we can handle these situations better moving forward. We appreciate you giving us a try and hope we get the chance to make it right next time. Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  6. Janet VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic again from the staff to the food to the music !
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Fantastic again from the staff to the food to the music ! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  7. Kaylan

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing first experience at Monkeypod. Everything was exceptional, the food, service, drinks. The food was hot which was impressive as I’m usually disappointed by lukewarm food. We will definitely be back!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, So glad to hear your first visit was a hit! We’re all about hot plates, cold drinks, and good vibes—so it means a lot that you noticed. Can’t wait to have you back for round two! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  8. Jason

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place. The cocktails are amazing. The food was incredible. My only complaint is that the noise level was absolutely insane. Walking into the dining room was like being hit with a sonic club. Fortunately our table was outside where the noise was initially better. Shortly after we were seated they turned on music at concert levels, not background level. I asked if it could be turned down and the server said yes. It got turned down about half a point, then by the next song it was louder than ever. A fire engine passed by lights and siren and I could barely hear it.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks so much for the kind words about our food and cocktails—we’re stoked to hear you enjoyed them! We really appreciate the honest feedback about the noise level, too. We want everyone to have a great time, but it sounds like we missed the mark on keeping things comfortable. We’re sorry it affected your experience and will definitely pass this along to the team. Hope we get the chance to welcome you back for a more balanced vibe next time! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  9. Jennifer VIP

    Orange County36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great experience. Our server Annie was amazing . She provided us great service and she was alert to all our needs. Food was amazing! Poke tacos , garlic fries and lamb sausage pizza was delish . It’s a must try . The drinks were delicious as well ! This location is so much nicer than the other place. The ambience was nice and they have live music which makes the place even more enjoyable and relaxing !
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 6 days ago
    Aloha, Sounds like an awesome night. We’ll be sure to pass the love along to Annie. Glad you enjoyed the food, drinks, and live music—hope to see you again soon. Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  10. Maria

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had multiple recommendations for this restaurant and couldn’t have been more disappointed. 1 out of 4 dishes was good. Items came out not as ordered. Bad cuts of meat. Would not recommend or go back.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 6 days ago
    Aloha, Sorry to hear this visit didn’t live up to the hype. We appreciate the honest feedback and will share it with the team so we can do better. Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 212 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
  • Neighborhood
    Wailea
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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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