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Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village, Lahaina, HI
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village, Lahaina, HI
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village, Lahaina, HI
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village, Lahaina, HI
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village, Lahaina, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village

4.9
4.9
3167 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Our chef driven concept is lead 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. Our dedication to craft also extends to our beverage program. Our 36 beers on tap are the coldest on Maui and are all handcrafted. You can also enjoy one of our culinary cocktails, made with fresh ingredients and lots of Aloha. At Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman, you can enjoy Peter's Hawaii Regional Cuisine in a fun, casual environment and come to know what it means to be "Lucky Live Hawaii"! We can't wait to see you at Monkeypod Kitchen.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Hawaiian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 2:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 878-6763
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Peter Merriman / Brandon LaClair
  • Neighborhood
    Kaanapali
  • Parking details
    Dining guests may receive a 4 hour parking validation for the Whaler's Village parking lot.
  • Entertainment
    We feature live entertainment 3 times a day from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 6:00pm, and 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Our artists embody the spirit of Aloha and feature music from contemporary Hawaiian to light rock.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,167 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Best Overall

  • Hawaii

    Best Service

  • Maui

    Best Overall

  • Maui

    Best Service

  • Maui

    Best Ambiance

  • Maui

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine

3,167 Reviews
  1. TiffanyL

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Mai Tai! Must try the lobster deviled eggs, delicious 😊

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  2. Lorin

    Denver

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was excellent. I had the fresh fish of the day and it was so amazing. Vegetables and rice were perfectly cooked and seasoned and the fish was flaky and fresh. Love this place.!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food service and atmosphere were perfect! Loved everything!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great mai tais as expected. Overall food was okay but vibe was fun

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  5. Ally

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! The strawberry pie was amazing! Ben was amazing! We will be back.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Faye was an amazing

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unbelievable food, every meal at our table was amazing; The Mai Tai is one of the best and our server, Roy, was awesome. A great night!!!

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  8. Foodie

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    Service was good - however the food was just mediocre.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Their cream pies are delicious. Love when they have live music. They have some excellent cocktails.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ended up there 3 times over 6 days. Great spot for Happy Hour and sunset! Wait list is not long for 2 people, larger parties it will take a bit.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best experience we have had on Maui! Food, atmosphere and views are spectacular! Our server Muriel was a true gem!

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  12. mdmama

    Sacramento

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sooo good! Every bit. The mai tai. The appetizers and food and the live music. Will return for sure!

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  13. JustinP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We got to our reservation and we were seated early!! Ashley was amazing and we got a perfect table with an ocean view… perfect for our first honeymoon dinner!! Food was incredible. Amazing experience! - Johnny & Jessica

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Although we were late for our table, the staff got us seated promptly. Thanks again! Our server, food and mai tais were fantastic.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved the food there. It was not as expensive as we expected. Definitely visiting again if we have the chance!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Just a bit too expensive for what you get. The food was good, just a bit overpriced for the amount. Also, very noisy atmosphere. Wasn’t a dealbreaker for us, but just FYI, it’s not a quiet place.

    1 person found this helpful

  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service. Very good food and ambiance. Right next door to the Westin. Easy walk.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant ever. Relaxed vibe, beautiful setting, and the food is just brilliant. Great service without the stuffiness.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    Waiter was very good. Don’t remember his name but he was once a concierge at Hilton. MonChong was overcooked.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome place with great food and authentic Hawaii menu

    Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers VillageResponded on May 20, 2023

    Thank you for your review. Hope you come visit us again soon!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    After a long day on the beach, this was a spectacular finish. The food choices are plentiful and the food was great. Plenty of drink choices as well. Definitely a must stop in Maui!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous service by Drew. Solid food. We were very pleased.

    Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers VillageResponded on May 20, 2023

    Thank you for your review! We'll make sure to give Drew some love for the fabulous service. A hui hou!

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  23. JoelF

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Was very over hyped. Fish tacos left a lot to be desired. Deviled eggs were very okay. Garlic truffle fries were the saving grace.

    1 person found this helpful

  24. AlohaRis

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The seared ahi was delicious. Whatever the sauce was that surrounded the dish was amazing. Want to bottle it up and take it home. The cocktails were great too. The Mai Tai comes with a thick layer of a pineapple whip on top. So pretty and yummy. We’ll definitely be back!

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  25. JodiB

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Had heard very good things from others who have been here. We felt like the food was so-so and service was mediocre. Would not go back.

    1 person found this helpful

  26. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food was good, not many vegetarian options. Right off the beach so super convenient.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service , amazing food , the open air atmosphere was a perfect setting for our date .

    1 person found this helpful

  28. Tami

    Houston

    83 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The waitress informed us that reservations are only offered at 8:45, 9 & 9:15—we had 9:15 so I wish we had tried arriving dinner. They were out of the fish special by the time we ordered and the kitchen closed soon after. Pizza was good and burgers were good. The pumpkin ravioli was amazing, wished we could have had another order. In a mall area, can get parking validated.

    1 person found this helpful

  29. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    My husband ordered the Ribeye, which came with mashed potatoes that must’ve been plated at least half hour before the steak was added—they were ice cold. The margarita pizza my girls ordered barely had cheese on it—large swaths only had sauce. My pork tacos were delicious, but it was more an appetizer than a main meal/portion was very small. We dined 5 years ago at the Oahu location and loved it, but this experience was meh.

    1 person found this helpful

  30. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    All meals were delicious. Food arrived in a timely manner. Fun atmosphere in Whalers Village!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    On vacation in Maui and had a great ocean side meal! Gotta try the mai tai if you can!

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  32. StaceyLou

    Chicago

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ashley is a phenomenal server, such a helpful employee!

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  33. MargaretL

    Connacht

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great server, service and food. Love it here!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great drinks. Wide selection of liquor. Went later in evening and many of the specials were sold out, but that’s totally understandable. Great place

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was wonderful! Highly recommend the burger, garlic Parmesan fries, jalapeño mash potatoes and coconut cream pie!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Checking in was fast. We had a reservation and we got there earlier

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    We had heard great reviews from others about this restaurant and even saw a line forming before the restaurant was even open for the day. I decided I should make reservations ahead of time. The earliest they had available was 8:45 PM. Booked it. We arrived around 8:15 PM to check in and they were able to seat us immediately. We got an amazing table overlooking the ocean view, albeit , it was dark so couldn’t see much but I still loved it. I ordered a Diet Coke, waitress came back to tell me they were out of Diet Coke…ok, went for iced tea instead. I ordered the truffle fries and rib eye. Waitress came back to inform me they had just ran out of rib eye. Ok, went for the macadamia nut crusted Mahi Mahi. French fries came out and I felt they were burnt overall. The pieces that were not burnt were tasty but couldn’t eat the whole appetizer due to the burnt pieces. The Mahi Mahi was delicious. My partner got the Seimen and said it was good. We were compt a free dessert due to the two requested items being unavailable. Waitress was extremely pleasant and attentive. I’d like to go back and try again as I’ve heard the steak is delicious but our trip is coming to an end so this will not be possible.

    1 person found this helpful

  38. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We cane for drinks and dessert and loved the mai tai’s and strawberry pie. Great service and cool vibe!! Mahalo!!

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  39. Bern

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great server, Fin. She was fun & efficient & helped a greet deal with choosing our meal.

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  40. EmilyB

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food was delicious and good portions. Being older it was hard to hear conversations across the table. Like the live music but too loud for us. Would return for sure.

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FAQs

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 878-6763.

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village is rated 4.9 stars by 3167 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village

2435 Ka'anapali Pkwy, Bldg I-1, Lahaina, HI 96761-1980

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kaanapali
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 2:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Hawaiian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Dining guests may receive a 4 hour parking validation for the Whaler's Village parking lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Peter Merriman / Brandon LaClair
  • Entertainment
    We feature live entertainment 3 times a day from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 6:00pm, and 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Our artists embody the spirit of Aloha and feature music from contemporary Hawaiian to light rock.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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