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

Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

4.6
4.6
2181 Reviews
$30 and under
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 221 times today
  • 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 900-4226
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 2,181 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Most Booked

  • Oahu

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen in Waikiki offers a delightful dining experience with "stunning ocean views" and a vibrant atmosphere. The restaurant is renowned for its "best Mai Tais" and live music, creating a memorable ambiance. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the service is generally praised as "excellent." Perfect for a special occasion or sunset dining.

2,181 Reviews
  1. Leanna

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ambiance was nice waiter was great food was average over priced would not go again because of the pricing of the food

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  2. Patrick

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Definitely recommend. Food was very very good. Service was solid. The decor, ambiance, and vibe were very cool, AFTER the “band” which was basically two guys with a guitar and a keyboard mostly karaokeing boy band covers. Bad. Once they stopped we could have stayed there all night.

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  3. Gregory

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food. Right next to the ocean. Would highly recommend

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  4. Emily

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a spectacular view of the sunset, great service and good food.

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  5. Candi

    VIP

    Denver

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service excellent. Had a great table with nice ocean views. If you order the Gnocchi I recommend adding the Mac Nut Crusted Mahi to the dinner — It’s D’lish together.

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  6. Gayle

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my most favorite restaurants in HI. Creative menu with both culinary staples as well as interesting combinations, such as he broccoli salad, which was quite flavorful. Loved that u could make a reservation. Will be back again probably in Maui!

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  7. Rob

    VIP

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got a great table next to the window. Server was friendly and efficient. Food was great. They made a smash burger for me even though it isn’t on the menu. I would highly recommend them.

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  8. Michael

    VIP

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a staple during a trip to the islands. Reliable and above average consistently. If you only have one Mai Thai during your stay, have it here. 

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  9. Craig

    VIP

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the lamb sausage pizza. Good hazy ipa to wash it down with

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  10. Gretchen

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was slow and literally sloppy. The server spilled coffee nearly every time she topped off any of the six cups at our table and didn't even acknowledge it or attempt to tidy it up. $24 pancakes were soaked in syrup, to the point where it was difficult to eat one of the two. It seemed a totally different place than the place we enjoyed happy hour at 2 days prior. The atmosphere was the best part. Just not a good value for the price.

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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 4.6 stars by 2181 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 221 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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