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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea, Kihei, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea

4.7 (10789)
$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 256 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

What 10,789 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.

10,789 Reviews
  1. Loni

    Tahoe2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi and seared Ahi was excellent!

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  2. Shay

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the service to the food was amazing! Will be going back again especially the famous Mai tais!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, So glad to hear it! We're all about good vibes, great food, and those famous Mai Tais—can’t wait to have you back again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  3. Mark VIP

    Portland6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It took too long to get our table - we had reservations But still had to stand and wait 20 minutes to be seated. From there our server and food were outstanding!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Appreciate you hanging in there during the wait—we know that’s not ideal, especially with a reservation. Really glad to hear your server and the food made up for the rocky start! Hope to give you a smoother experience next time. Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  4. John

    Detroit8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The shrimp & mushroom pot stickers were excellent! The hamburger and garlic fries were yummy! Drinks were very good. Service was pleasant and responsive.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Glad to hear you enjoyed the pot stickers and burger — those garlic fries are always a hit! Thanks for the shoutout on the drinks and service too. Hope we get to welcome you back again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  5. Christy

    Denver11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Some of the best food on Maui! Everything we had was excellent - from the Romaine Salad to the fish tacos. So good!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Love hearing that — thank you! Sounds like you picked some solid favorites. Hope we get to cook for you again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  6. Frank VIP

    Los Angeles14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days 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!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Wow, that means a lot — thank you! We're so glad to hear everything hit the mark, from the food to the service. We'll be here whenever you're ready for another round! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  7. Chris VIP

    Portland15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    While the food is always good, the staff, esp at the check-in, leaves a lot to be desired. Our server was fine but everyone else there gave the distinct impression that they were doing us a favor letting us come and eat there. Starting with a 45 minute delay past our 6:15 pm reservation, we went to the bar to grab a cocktail, they immediately told us that we were not allowed to be inside until our table was available. I had a reservation, if you can’t accommodate me at my table, I’m gonna at least go to the bar and get a cocktail.  The rest was all huffing and puffing from the (untrained) staff at the front desk to make sure we knew they were put out and that the delay was normal (45 min? Normal?). Regardless, go for the good food, but set your expectations low as to the friendliness. BTW, lunch is typically better in all regards. 
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks for the honest feedback — we’re really sorry to hear the check-in experience didn’t live up to the standard we aim for. That kind of vibe from the front of house isn’t okay, especially when you’ve got a reservation and are just trying to enjoy your evening. We appreciate you still calling out the food and your server, and we’ll definitely pass this along so we can do better moving forward. Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  8. Michelle VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very crowded and noisy. We were given a four-top by the bar, and the people waiting to place a drink order at the bar looked like they were part of our group. My gnocchi was watery, and there were only 6 pieces. World famous Maitai was good, not great.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks for sharing your experience. Sorry to hear the seating and gnocchi didn’t quite live up to expectations—definitely not the kind of impression we aim to leave. We’ll take the feedback to heart and hope we get a chance to make it up to you next time. Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  9. Lesley VIP

    Toronto12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the MaiTais and went back multiple times while we were in Walia. Highly recommend! Good food and nice service.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Love hearing that! Nothing makes us happier than folks coming back for more Mai Tais. Thanks for the kind words—we’ll be here whenever you're back in Wailea! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  10. Dennis

    San Francisco43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    we've eaten here on several trips and several times each trip. Lunch here this trip was great. Dinner this trip was not as good as previous trips. Both of us ordered the sea bass special however it was grilled too long and was too dry. it was sooo busy we decided to let it go and enjoy our drinks and each other's company knowing it was a one-off evening. Wait person was terrific throughout the evening.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, We really appreciate you coming back to see us trip after trip — that means a lot. Sorry to hear the sea bass didn’t hit the mark this time around, but we’re glad you still had a good time and enjoyed the service and drinks. Hopefully next visit we’ll knock it out of the park again! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 256 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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