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Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina, Kapolei, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina

4.6
4.6
7250 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
92-1048 Olani Street, Kapolei, HI 96707

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 142 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman is a place where foodies, beer lovers, and families escape the stresses of their day to day lives by enjoying an ice cold beer and a great meal while surrounded by people who consider them honored guests and friends.

Our restaurants are founded upon a passion for craft and we are dedicated to mastering the craft of food, drink, and merrymaking…with Aloha! Our menu features fresh island fish, hand tossed pizzas from our kiawe wood burning oven, and homemade pies made from scratch.

Thirty-six craft beers served at twenty-nine degrees are on tap, representing the coldest beer and best selection of microbrews on the island. Our culinary cocktails feature unique ingredients such as acai spirit, coconut water, and Kula lavender. Our passion for craft also extends to our diverse wine list, which emphasizes sustainability, drinkability and fun.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Hawaiian, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Peter Merriman / Jose Gonzalez-Maya
  • Private party facilities
    Thank you for your interest in hosting your large party/event at Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman in Ko Olina! We ask that you complete our Group Reservation Request form, which is available in the Group Menu section of our website. Once we receive your form our event coordinator will be in touch with you shortly. We are able to accommodate parties in our indoor dining area and upstairs open air dining area. We can also accommodate large parties interested in buying out the entire restaurant.
  • Neighborhood
    Kapolei
  • Cross street
    Ali'inui
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    We feature live entertainment three times daily, every day of the week. Our lunch set is from 12:30pm - 2:30pm, our happy hour set is from 3:30pm - 5:30pm and our dinner set is 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Our artists embody the spirit of Aloha and feature music from contemporary Hawaiian to light rock.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7,250 people are saying

Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Most Booked

  • Oahu

    Hot spot

  • Oahu

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing food," especially the famous Mai Tais and delicious cream pies. The restaurant is "great for happy hour" with live music adding to the lively ambiance. A must-visit for anyone in Hawaii!

7,250 Reviews
  1. JesusE

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So good easy to find and the live music was great
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded on August 30, 2024
    Aloha Jesus, Thank you for your feedback for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman! Our mission statement is to "Master the Craft of Food, Drink, and Merrimaking, with Aloha" and the comments that you provided in your OpenTable review help us to master our craft. In thanks for your review, we would like to offer you a slice of our house-made cream pie the next time you come back to dine with us. Please present this message to your server or any manager during your visit. We hope to see you again soon.

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  2. Erin

    Hawaii2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was top notch, very familiar with food and drinks, always attentive. Live music started mid meal and it was entertaining, we ate upstairs and had a nice view of trees. Ordered The fish sandwich was was very good but messy to eat. The fries were well done, Just the way we like them. The cucumber salad was fabulous. We even wrote down the ingredients to replicate it. They have many creative drink options. Highly recommend dinner at their Ko Olina location..
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded on August 30, 2024
    Aloha Erin, Thank you for your feedback for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman! Our mission statement is to "Master the Craft of Food, Drink, and Merrimaking, with Aloha" and the comments that you provided in your OpenTable review help us to master our craft. In thanks for your review, we would like to offer you a slice of our house-made cream pie the next time you come back to dine with us. Please present this message to your server or any manager during your visit. We hope to see you again soon.

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  3. Michael

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Mai Tai is legendary and the food is so delicious and full of flavor
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded on August 30, 2024
    Aloha Michael, Thank you for your feedback for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman! Our mission statement is to "Master the Craft of Food, Drink, and Merrimaking, with Aloha" and the comments that you provided in your OpenTable review help us to master our craft. In thanks for your review, we would like to offer you a slice of our house-made cream pie the next time you come back to dine with us. Please present this message to your server or any manager during your visit. We hope to see you again soon.

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  4. Glenn and Pam

    Sacramento6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made reservations a month before we got in to Oahu. The service was impeccable, we got a perfect table and the service was great. We ordered drinks an appetizer and the fresh fish catch of the day and it was so tasty! We always patronize the Beach House on Kauai and found out that they are both connected, no wonder the food and service was first class. Mahalo nui loa!
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded on August 30, 2024
    Aloha, Thank you for your feedback for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman! Our mission statement is to "Master the Craft of Food, Drink, and Merrimaking, with Aloha" and the comments that you provided in your OpenTable review help us to master our craft. In thanks for your review, we would like to offer you a slice of our house-made cream pie the next time you come back to dine with us. Please present this message to your server or any manager during your visit. We hope to see you again soon.

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  5. LORINDA

    Houston80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came by Monkey Pod during our stay at Aulani. Truly enjoyed the drinks, the food and the service. Everything we ordered was delicious and the menu is diverse. Definitely need to come by if you are in Ka O'lina.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded on August 30, 2024
    Aloha, Thank you for your feedback for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman! Our mission statement is to "Master the Craft of Food, Drink, and Merrimaking, with Aloha" and the comments that you provided in your OpenTable review help us to master our craft. In thanks for your review, we would like to offer you a slice of our house-made cream pie the next time you come back to dine with us. Please present this message to your server or any manager during your visit. We hope to see you again soon.

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  6. OlaniOlive VIP

    Hawaii8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Monkeypod is our go-to for great service & great food in Ko Olina. During our recent visit we tried the Cast Iron Shrimp and were delighted. Very nice addition to the menu. The food & beverages are consistently good but it’s mainly the service that brings us back. Joey was our server. He was attentive and made great recommendations. The Aloha is strong at Monkeypod! We always feel welcome and leave full and happy. Mahalo Monkeypod Kitchen.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded on August 30, 2024
    Aloha, Thank you for your feedback for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman! Our mission statement is to "Master the Craft of Food, Drink, and Merrimaking, with Aloha" and the comments that you provided in your OpenTable review help us to master our craft. In thanks for your review, we would like to offer you a slice of our house-made cream pie the next time you come back to dine with us. Please present this message to your server or any manager during your visit. We hope to see you again soon.

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  7. Lisa VIP

    Phoenix10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Monkeypod - We have been coming here for years and every time keeps getting better and better. The menu just got a nice update. Our server was amazing
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded on August 30, 2024
    Aloha Lisa, Thank you for your feedback for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman! Our mission statement is to "Master the Craft of Food, Drink, and Merrimaking, with Aloha" and the comments that you provided in your OpenTable review help us to master our craft. In thanks for your review, we would like to offer you a slice of our house-made cream pie the next time you come back to dine with us. Please present this message to your server or any manager during your visit. We hope to see you again soon.

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  8. sophie

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress was amazing, the food and drinks were phenomenal and the live music was amazing.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded on November 19, 2024
    Aloha Sophie, Thank you for your feedback for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman! Our mission statement is to "Master the Craft of Food, Drink, and Merrimaking, with Aloha" and the comments that you provided in your OpenTable review help us to master our craft. In thanks for your review, we would like to offer you a slice of our house-made cream pie the next time you come back to dine with us. Please present this message to your server or any manager during your visit. We hope to see you again soon.

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  9. Mark

    New York City11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 20, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good but service was super slow. Sat at 7:45p and dinner wasn’t served till 9p.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded on August 30, 2024
    Aloha Mark, Thank you for your feedback for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman! We are sorry to hear that your experience at Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman did not meet your expectations. Our mission statement is to "Master the Craft of Food, Drink, and Merrimaking, with Aloha" and the comments that you provided in your OpenTable review help us to master our craft. In thanks for your review, we would like to offer you a slice of our house-made cream pie the next time you come back to dine with us. Please present this message to your server or any manager during your visit. We hope to see you again soon.

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  10. Michal

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing flavors. Helpful wait staff. Yummy drinks. Beautiful ambiance. Sit outside if you can get a table. Highly recommend. I just wish the parking was free
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded on August 22, 2024
    Aloha Michal, Thank you for your feedback for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman! Our mission statement is to "Master the Craft of Food, Drink, and Merrimaking, with Aloha" and the comments that you provided in your OpenTable review help us to master our craft. In thanks for your review, we would like to offer you a slice of our house-made cream pie the next time you come back to dine with us. Please present this message to your server or any manager during your visit. We hope to see you again soon.

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FAQs

Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 380-4086.

Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina is rated 4.6 stars by 7250 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 142 times today
Google Map for Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina

92-1048 Olani Street, Kapolei, HI 96707

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ali'inui
  • Neighborhood
    Kapolei
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Hawaiian, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Peter Merriman / Jose Gonzalez-Maya
  • Entertainment
    We feature live entertainment three times daily, every day of the week. Our lunch set is from 12:30pm - 2:30pm, our happy hour set is from 3:30pm - 5:30pm and our dinner set is 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Our artists embody the spirit of Aloha and feature music from contemporary Hawaiian to light rock.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Thank you for your interest in hosting your large party/event at Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman in Ko Olina! We ask that you complete our Group Reservation Request form, which is available in the Group Menu section of our website. Once we receive your form our event coordinator will be in touch with you shortly. We are able to accommodate parties in our indoor dining area and upstairs open air dining area. We can also accommodate large parties interested in buying out the entire restaurant.
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