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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea, Kihei, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea

4.7
4.7
10393 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 277 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 10,393 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 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 - 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.

10,393 Reviews
  1. Noelle

    Charleston

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great atmosphere, food and friendly service, always visit when in Maui.

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  2. francie

    VIP

    Hawaii

    28 reviews

    2.0

    28 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was not good. Had to ask for refills on ice tea. My avocado and cucumber salad was forgotten and finally got it when everyone else was almost done.

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  3. Stan

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fabulous and loved our server Tom. He was very knowledgeable about the menu.

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  4. Catie

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really loved it! Our waiter had great recommendations / told us his favorites and we took his reco and loved everything. If you’re on Maui, def worth prioritizing a res here!

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  5. casey

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Not what it’s hyped to be. Had the fish sandwich , No seasoning just aioli and soft lettuce I would have discarded because it was wilted. I was looking forward to it but certainly disappointed. Find another spot for the money.

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  6. Maha

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice experience! The famous Mai Tai did not disappoint and the food we had was great. Vegetarian/vegan friendly!

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  7. Michelle

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, perfect drinks, and exceptional service! A must visit!

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  8. Nicholas

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Can never go wrong with Monkeypod.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 2 days ago
    Aloha, Glad to hear you had a great time! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  9. Emilie

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I would have come to Monkeypod every day of this vacation if I could have. The food and drinks are all such high quality and the service was amazing! Our favorites were the chicken wings, fish and chips, and the Monkeypod Mai Tai (the virgin Mai Tai was also great). Will definitely return our next time in Maui!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 2 days ago
    Aloha, It sounds like you had an amazing time at Monkeypod! The chicken wings, fish and chips, and Mai Tais (both regular and virgin!) are definitely great picks. I'm glad the service was top-notch too! Can't wait for your next visit to Maui! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  10. Bob

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an excellent experience all around. All the staff were polite and efficient. The food was outstanding start to finish. We ate on the patio, which is what we wanted because of the island ambiance and lower noise level. Bill, our server, was impeccable.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded 2 days ago
    Aloha, It sounds like you had a fantastic experience! I'm glad the patio ambiance and Bill's service helped make it even more enjoyable. Thank you for sharing such positive feedback! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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FAQs

Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea is rated 4.7 stars by 10393 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 277 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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