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Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village, Lahaina, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village

4.5
4.5
3487 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
2435 Ka'anapali Pkwy, Bldg I-1, Lahaina, HI 96761-1980

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
  • Great for scenic views
WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME!
Our chef driven concept is lead 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. Our dedication to craft also extends to our beverage program. Our 36 beers on tap are the coldest on Maui. You can also enjoy one of our culinary cocktails, made with fresh ingredients and lots of Aloha. At Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman, you can enjoy Peter's Hawaii Regional Cuisine in a fun, casual environment and come to know what it means to be "Lucky Live Hawaii"! We can't wait to see you at Monkeypod Kitchen.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Hawaiian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Peter Merriman / Brandon LaClair
  • Neighborhood
    Kaanapali
  • Parking details
    Dining guests may receive a 4 hour parking validation for the Whaler's Village parking lot.
  • Entertainment
    We feature live entertainment 3 times a day from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 6:00pm, and 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Our artists embody the spirit of Aloha and feature music from contemporary Hawaiian to light rock.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,487 people are saying

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Hot spot

  • Maui

    Hot spot

  • Maui

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman at Whalers Village offers a vibrant atmosphere with live music and oceanfront views. Guests rave about the "amazing Mai Tais" and delicious food, including standout dishes like the ahi steak and lobster deviled eggs. While some find it pricey, the overall experience is widely praised for its "great food, service, and ambiance."

3,487 Reviews
  1. Bill

    Seattle6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wait staff was excellent. Food was great, especially potstickers. We were hoping for a nicer table with advance reservations, but the waiter made up for it! We appreciated the special complimentary items for our 50th wedding anniversary.

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  2. Samantha VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved it. Got the poke tacos, potstickers , and fish tacos. Incredible!!!

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  3. Annette

    San Francisco13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always Aloha spirit at Monkeypod. Live music perfect.

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  4. Trish VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Not the best experience. Odd cocktails, limited menu

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  5. Iran

    Treasure Coast1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was really good. The only thing that I didn’t like was when I was waiting for my table I couldn’t get a drink at the bar. They wouldn’t serve me. Monkeypod should think about changing this rule 

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  6. Lisa VIP

    Charleston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter Rob was great. Top notch service. Food was delicious! Great choices!

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  7. Kristi

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience dining at Monkeypod- Terrific Mai Tai! One of my kids ordered the fruit bowl in addition to the kids fish entree- it was a large serving and the fruit was very fresh and delicious. The fish dishes were all amazing and the jalepeno mash potato was so good! Our server was busy but we did not experience any delay as a result - Our food was out in a reasonable amount of time and our water glasses were always full! I appreciate the hard work from the entire staff and we will definitely be back!

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  8. Jonathan

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The only reason I came to find out about this place is because of TikTok and I’m pleased to inform you guys that it was amazingly scrumptious. It was also conveniently close to the Westin resort that I was staying at and it was easily accessible going through the back side along the beach.

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  9. Tim VIP

    Washington DC50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were close to the music so it was a little loud but it was a great experience. Fish sandwich rocked. MaiTai was great! Saved our forks for pie and it was excellent.

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  10. Tej VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Don’t waste your time and money. Food was way over-salted. Fries were borderline burnt. Table and chairs are dingy. Restaurants are expensive in general in that area so prices are on par - but once you factor in the quality compared to other restaurants around Monkeypod is way overpriced. Our main server was very good but was clearly stretched by demands of how crowded the place gets. however the hosts at front are not friendly and well trained. A poor dining experience overall and we will not be going back.

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FAQs

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 878-6763.

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village is rated 4.5 stars by 3487 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today
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2435 Ka'anapali Pkwy, Bldg I-1, Lahaina, HI 96761-1980

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kaanapali
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Hawaiian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Dining guests may receive a 4 hour parking validation for the Whaler's Village parking lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Peter Merriman / Brandon LaClair
  • Entertainment
    We feature live entertainment 3 times a day from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 6:00pm, and 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Our artists embody the spirit of Aloha and feature music from contemporary Hawaiian to light rock.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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