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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea, Kihei, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea

4.7 (10920)
$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 188 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 10,920 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 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 delights with its "amazing food" and renowned mai tais. Guests praise the "excellent service" and lively atmosphere with live music. Highlights include ahi tuna, fish tacos, and strawberry cream pie. While some find it pricey, the flavorful dishes and vibrant setting make it a must-visit.
10,920 Reviews
  1. Dayna

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was awful. Not one of us enjoyed our meal and it cost $200 for the 4 of us. $30 for a Caesar salad with chicken - the lettuce wasn’t even cut up and drenched in dressing. The gnocchi was so soaked in butter and barely any macadamia nut pesto. Not worth the price. Would not go back nor recommend.

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  2. naomi VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always amazing service, best servers on the island!

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  3. Eileen

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a delicious meal which included fresh fish and delicious Kula Strawberry pie and Coconut Cream pie! Great service!

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  4. Emilee VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing!! favorite restaurant on Maui!! came here twice during my vacation we love it so much!! can’t wait to come back next time. great food and food service. the pie is the best!!!

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  5. Michele

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and cocktails. The poke tacos were delicious.

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  6. Nikki

    Central Kentucky1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Experience was fabulous and loved our server, Steve R! Great food, great atmosphere, and delightful drinks!

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  7. Bonnie VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    So disappointing! If we hadn’t been here at least 20 times and had great experiences, we would have wondered why the hype🤷🏻‍♀️ Server never told us there was a special drink or the nightly specials (heard the servers for the tables around us) I have always loved the mai tais but it was just off. Couldn’t even finish. Ordered shrimp appetizer and it was so overcooked as were the truffle fries. We left without ordering main courses. Sad they have gone downhill. Fortunately, lots of other great choices and we enjoyed our dinner elsewhere. We won’t be back.

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  8. MKY VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant and visited it three times in one week! The tacos are outstanding!

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  9. Esther

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, great service. Prices ery busy for a monday night !
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks for joining us! Glad you enjoyed the food and service. Hope we get to see you again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  10. Julie VIP

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Super busy restaurant. Food was ok - super salty! Waiter was non-existent. Did not check on us at all. Restaurant was super full and had a nice ambiance. We did not wait long for our table.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha, Thanks for sharing your feedback—we’re really sorry to hear the food and service didn’t meet expectations this time around and that’s definitely not the experience we aim to deliver. We appreciate you giving us a try and will be sure to share your comments with the team so we can do better. Hopefully we’ll get the chance to make it up to you in the future. Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea is rated 4.7 stars by 10920 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 188 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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