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Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina, Kapolei, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina

4.6
4.6
7257 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
92-1048 Olani Street, Kapolei, HI 96707

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 177 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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 7,257 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
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Most Booked

  • Oahu

    Hot spot

  • Oahu

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina delights with "excellent service," "world-class Mai Tais," and "delicious food." Guests enjoy the "lively atmosphere" and "amazing live music" alongside diverse menu offerings, including notable pizzas and desserts like "macadamia nut pie." Despite some noise, it remains a "must-stop dining outing" with "outstanding hospitality."

7,257 Reviews

  1. Kim

    Seattle1 review

    1.0

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We were not seated until a half hour after our reservation time and our order wasn't taken for another 45 minutes after that. The drinks were terrible and the food was definitely not worth what we paid for it. The manager comped my meal because I told the server that I did not like it, but my partner and my children were all dis-satisfied with their meals as well. We had heard great things about Monkeypod and specifically planned to eat there with friends on the very last night of our vacation. We wish we had gone somewhere else because it was a terrible way to end a spectacular vacation.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded on September 11, 2024
    Aloha Kim, Thank you for your feedback for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman! We are sorry to hear that your experience at Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman did not meet your expectations. 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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  2. Mollie

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server kawika was so fun and kind. Made our experience amazing! Thank you!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded on September 11, 2024
    Aloha Mollie, 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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  3. JUNICHI

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    どの料理をとっても、本当に美味しかったです！お酒も種類も充実してるし、テラス席で気持ちいい風と生演奏は最高でした！

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  4. Kevin VIP

    San Francisco17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this place! The food and service are great. We come here every time we are here
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded on September 11, 2024
    Aloha Kevin, 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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  5. EJ

    Hawaii67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service from Kaiono, very attentive , yet not overbearing!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded on August 30, 2024
    Aloha EJ, 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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  6. Anthony

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is great and the wait staff is even better
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded on August 30, 2024
    Aloha Anthony, 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. Gerald VIP

    Orange County6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Terrible mai tais. Food was cold. Salad cucumber avacado very good.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded on August 30, 2024
    Aloha Gerald, Thank you for your feedback for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman! We are sorry to hear that your experience at Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman did not meet your expectations. 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. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved our meal! Great service and great food!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded on August 30, 2024
    Aloha, 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. Debra

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic overall experience. Great food, wonderful mai tais. Enjoyable music in the background but not too loud to be over powering. Service was prompt and attentive. View was fantastic.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded on August 30, 2024
    Aloha Debra, 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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  10. Anthony VIP

    Las Vegas67 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    have eaten there four times and never disappointed. the lamb chops excellent even simple cheeseburger was tasty garlic truffle fries a big hit
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded on August 30, 2024
    Aloha Anthony, 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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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 7257 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 177 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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