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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea, Kihei, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea

4.7
4.7
10306 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 194 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
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
    (808) 891-2322
  • 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 10,306 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 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 - Wailea offers a vibrant dining experience with "the best mai tais on Maui" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "lively atmosphere" and "friendly, attentive staff." Highlights include the macadamia crusted mahi-mahi, lobster deviled eggs, and live music. Reservations are recommended for this popular spot.

10,306 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Live music was excellent!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded today
    Aloha, Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and live music— Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  2. Mary

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Noise level was high is our only negative. Don’t sleep on the Siamin dish!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded today
    Aloha, Thanks for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the food and service—and you’re right, the Saimin dish is a must-try! We appreciate the feedback on the noise level and hope to make your next visit even better! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  3. Claire

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So fun! Delicious food- the Mai Tais were outrageous! Our server was Paige and she was the best! We had a party of eight and everything was just so smooth and organized. We all had a great time!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded today
    Aloha, Thanks for sharing such a fun review! We’re thrilled you all had a smooth, organized, and delicious experience. Paige is a rockstar, and we’ll make sure she knows how much you appreciated her. hope to see you again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  4. Kim

    Seattle

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant! The drinks and service are amazing. The food is usually excellent! We were not too impressed with the Mahi Mahi though. Too greasy which made the nut crust kind of mushy. We like it crispy. Otherwise spectacular!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded today
    Aloha, Thanks so much for your continued support! We’re thrilled you love the drinks and service. We appreciate your feedback on the Mahi Mahi and will definitely share that with the team. Glad to hear everything else was spectacular, and we can’t wait to have you back! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  5. Wendy

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service, food and drinks were all awesome! Sat outside and enjoyed the breeze and the water fountain sounds.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded today
    Aloha, Thank you for the lovely review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the service, food, and drinks. Sitting outside with the breeze and fountain sounds sounds like the perfect vibe—hope to see you again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  6. Donna

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always our first choice for dining! Thomas was one of the best servers we’ve ever had, a true professional!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded today
    Aloha, Wow, thank you for making us your go-to spot for dining! We’re so glad Tom made your experience extra special—he truly is a pro. Can’t wait to have you back again! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  7. Travis

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch everything. Including our server Jay-Son. The guy was on absolute point 💪🏼
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded today
    Aloha, Thank you for the awesome review! We’re so glad you had a top-notch experience, and Jay-Son will be thrilled to hear your shoutout. He’s definitely on point! Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  8. julie

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, fun atmosphere and great happy hour! Loved the vegan options! Mahalo!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded today
    Aloha, Mahalo for the great review about Paige! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and happy hour. It’s awesome that you loved the vegan options—hope to see you again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  9. Leigh

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, atmosphere, and food! Loved it and would highly recommend it.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded today
    Aloha, Thank you for the awesome review! We’re so glad you loved the atmosphere and food. We really appreciate the recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you back! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  10. Tina

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food (salmon HIGHLY recommended). All fresh ingredients. Even the lemonade is fresh squeezed and the best I have ever had! Tracy (waitress) is attentive and friendly. Happy hour is a great deal. Recommend sitting outside because the noise level is high inside dining area. Lovely patio.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 3 days ago
    Aloha, Thanks so much for the fantastic review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the salmon and fresh ingredients—our lemonade is definitely a fan favorite! Traci will be thrilled to hear your kind words. We agree, the patio is a great spot to enjoy the meal with a little more peace and quiet. Hope to see you back soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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FAQs

Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea is rated 4.7 stars by 10306 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 194 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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