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Monkeypod Mai Tai with an Ocean View  - Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki, Honolulu, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

4.7
4.7
2830 Reviews
$30 and under
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
2169 Kālia Rd unit 111, Honolulu, HI 96815-1936

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 267 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Aloha, we are open daily from 7:00am to 11:00pm and are located on the waterfront of Waikiki Beach inside the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. 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.

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What 2,830 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Most Booked

  • Oahu

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen in Waikiki offers an "amazing view," "delicious food," and "fantastic service." Known for its "best mai tais" and "live music," it creates a lively yet relaxed atmosphere. While reservations are recommended for oceanfront seating, the "friendly staff" and "exceptional ambience" make it a "must-visit" spot in Waikiki.

2,830 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zack provided GREAT service and engaging conversation...sitting by the railing was a treat! Food was wonderful, as usual. Entree menu was a bit limited, but the foo\d was superb. We'll be back!

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  2. Kim VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    JC was the best! He really went above and beyond to make sure we had an awesome experience on my birthday, and he also made great recommendations for our stay on Oahu. 10/10!

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  3. Heather

    Seattle5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time here, great service and even got to try their wonderful desserts that they have which was banana cream pie and coconut cream pie. Highly recommend definitely can’t wait to return. I had the fish tacos and a mai tai also has a wonderful view.

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  4. Sara

    St. Louis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service, and ocean view are exactly what I hoped for in Hawaii!

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  5. Crespin

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great views, beach front, great live music and bomb food and drinks

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  6. Margaret VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Very noisy and getting a beeper to let us know when the table we had reservations for was ready made this feel like outback. Food not amazing

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ビーチサイドリクエストして最高のロケーションで食事出来ました 日常では体験出来ないハワイの雰囲気とハッピーアワーで大満足です

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  8. Dean

    Portland34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visiting Hawaii for our anniversary, and stopped at Monkey pod for our lunch. Absolutely amazing experience. Our table was right by the ocean, and was greeted by our server saying “Happy anniversary” which was sweet & thoughtful. The best Mai Tai’s on the beach, and everything we ordered was delicious. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. We will probably dine here again before we leave. Highly recommend!!

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  9. Justin VIP

    St. Louis27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great food. Mai tai flapjacks were amazing!

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  10. Nayeem

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mai Tai was worth the hype. The food and service was really amazing as well.

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FAQs

Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 900-4226.

Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki is rated 4.7 stars by 2830 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 267 times today
Google Map for Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

2169 Kālia Rd unit 111, Honolulu, HI 96815-1936

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Saratoga Road
  • Neighborhood
    Waikiki
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access
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