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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea, Kihei, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea

4.7
4.7
10780 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
10 Wailea Gateway Place, Unit B-201, Kihei, HI 96753

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 241 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
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 10,780 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 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 delivers a vibrant dining experience with "great atmosphere and food." Known for their "amazing Mai Tais" and "delicious potstickers," the restaurant also impresses with attentive service, especially from standout servers like Shay and Annie. The lively ambiance, creative dishes, and live music make it a must-visit.

10,780 Reviews
  1. Frank VIP

    Los Angeles14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By far our best meal in Maui since we’ve been here. Amazing wait staff, prompt service and delicious food. They’ve got it down!

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  2. Amy

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nick was our server. He took good care of us! Food was delicious! The Mai Tai's didn't disappoint.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, So glad to hear you had a great experience with Nick! We’ll be sure to pass along the love — and we're stoked the Mai Tais lived up to the hype! Hope to see you back soon for more delicious food and drinks! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  3. Katr

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and super service! I highly recommend the ahi tuna dinner and the wings.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks so much for the great recommendation! The ahi tuna dinner and wings are definitely crowd-pleasers. We're so happy you enjoyed both the food and service. Hope to have you back again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  4. Mark VIP

    Hawaii10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic birthday and family dinner. The fish sandwich was amazing and the service was terrific.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, We’re so happy to have been part of your birthday and family dinner celebration! The fish sandwich is definitely a standout, and we’re glad the service was up to par. Hope to see you again soon for more great memories! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  5. Dennis

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the fresh fish tacos and Pete’s fish and chips would not hesitate to order either one again both weee delicious. Our waitress was very attentive and helpful.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, So glad to hear you enjoyed the fresh fish tacos and Pete’s fish and chips — both are definitely favorites! We’ll be sure to pass along the praise to your server as well. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  6. Tom VIP

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it as we always do. Great Mai Tais and pizza
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha, Mahalo for the kind words! We’re so glad you loved it again — the Mai Tais and pizza are always a winning combo. Looking forward to having you back soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  7. Marie VIP

    Calgary13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. Beautiful night on the patio. Fish tacos were fabulous!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha, So happy to hear you had a great experience with us. The fish tacos are definitely a fan favorite! Hope to see you again soon for another beautiful night on the patio! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  8. Carrie

    Austin1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful Happy hour, apps and drinks were great. Service was A+
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha, Thanks so much for the great feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed happy hour, the apps, drinks, and had excellent service. Hope to see you back soon for another round! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  9. Rebekah VIP

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    See and be seen here. Super popular, amazing food!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha, Thanks for the awesome review! We’re glad you enjoyed the food and the lively vibe. It’s definitely a great spot to soak it all in! Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  10. Wayne VIP

    Seattle36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun evening with great food and super nice waiter! Highly recommend 🍹
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha, So glad you had a fun evening with us! Thanks for the kind words — we’re happy to hear the food and service made the night special. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea is rated 4.7 stars by 10780 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 241 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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