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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea, Kihei, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea

4.7
4.7
10754 Reviews
$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 214 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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
  • 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 10,754 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 offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic fish tacos," "amazing chicken wings," and "best Mai Tais on the island." The lively atmosphere is complemented by "great service" and live music. While some dishes could be improved, the overall experience and creative menu make it a must-visit.

10,754 Reviews
  1. crash VIP

    Phoenix4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jared was the best waitor I have ever had!!! Fantastic. Food and drinks 10/10
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded on November 11, 2024
    Aloha, Thanks for the shoutout! We’re thrilled to hear Jared made such a great impression, and that the food and drinks hit the mark. Can’t wait to have you back! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We got right in at our reservation time and despite then being very busy food came out quickly. Everything was delicious. It’s extremely loud when busy but the service was excellent.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded on November 11, 2024
    Aloha, Glad to hear you enjoyed everything and that the service was spot on! It can definitely get lively, but we’re happy it didn’t take away from a delicious meal. Hope to see you again! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  3. Mary

    Las Vegas10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. Glad we had reservations as it was packed for a Thursday night. We sat outside which was really nice as inside a bit noisy. I had pork tacos which were amazing. My husband loved his macadamia fish. Coconut cream pie the best!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded on November 11, 2024
    Aloha, Thank you for sharing your experience! It sounds like a perfect evening—pork tacos, macadamia fish, and coconut cream pie are all amazing choices. Great call on the outdoor seating, too; it’s a bit quieter and perfect for a packed night. Hope to see you both again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  4. Michael VIP

    Philadelphia17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our mai tai’s were fantastic. We had the margarita flatbread, burger and fish tacos. The food was delicious. Our server, Shari, was incredible!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded on November 11, 2024
    Aloha, Thanks for the awesome review! So glad you loved the Mai Tais, food, and Shari’s service. Hope to have you back soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  5. Adrianne

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered the lobster pizza, seafood pasta, pot stickers and two Mai Tais…..amazing food! Tom was an amazing server, super genuine and helpful with our questions. Drove 45 minutes but would do it again in a second for another meal here!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded on November 11, 2024
    Aloha, Thank you for making the drive to dine with us! We’re so glad to hear you loved the lobster pizza, seafood pasta, potstickers, and of course, the Mai Tais. Tom will be thrilled to know he helped make your experience memorable. Can’t wait to welcome you back! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  6. Dan

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always our food and service was over the top. Beautiful sunset. Our server Tom made our evening special. Our go to restaurant in Maui
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded on November 11, 2024
    Aloha, Thank you so much! We're honored to be your go-to spot on Maui. It’s great to hear Tom made your evening memorable, and that you caught a beautiful sunset, too. Looking forward to welcoming you back! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  7. DaSean

    Orlando8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Server not great, waited for a long time for him to come to the table to get order. He was not attentive after taking our order. He never returned to ask if we wanted more drinks, food, etc. Ordered a shrimp dish, it literally tasted like I was eating sand. Didn’t finish the meal.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded on December 29, 2024
    Aloha, I'm sorry to hear about your experience. It sounds like the service and food quality didn't meet your expectations, which is definitely disappointing. If you'd like, I can help draft a message to share your feedback with the restaurant directly so they can address the issues. Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  8. Kate VIP

    Los Angeles27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious. Great service. Loved the live music!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded on November 11, 2024
    Aloha, Thank you for the kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food, service, and live music. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  9. Dan

    Philadelphia33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great, imaginative food. Superior service despite large crowds.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded on November 7, 2024
    Aloha, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the creative food and experienced excellent service, even with the crowds. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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  10. Marie

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location, ambiance and food. Convenient for post beach noms.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaResponded on November 7, 2024
    Aloha, Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the location, ambiance, and food. It’s always a perfect spot for post-beach bites. We look forward to having you back soon! Mahalo, Danny Uriostegui Monkeypod Kitchen Restaurant Manager

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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea is rated 4.7 stars by 10754 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 214 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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