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

Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

4.7
4.7
2803 Reviews
$30 and under
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
2169 Kālia Rd unit 111, Honolulu, HI 96815-1936

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 256 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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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What 2,803 people are saying

Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Most Booked

  • Oahu

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki offers a delightful dining experience with "stunning views of the beach," "exceptional service," and "delicious food." The "best Mai Tai" in town and live music enhance the vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere. Standout dishes include the poke tacos and macadamia-crusted mahi-mahi. A must-visit in Waikiki!

2,804 Reviews
  1. Dean

    Hawaii1 review

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Nothing special but everything was ok. Kind of loud

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  2. Katie

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A lively spot with amazing food! The staff was helpful and the food was great.

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  3. Christei

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really delicious dinner . Awesome atmosphere ! Walkable from Hilton Hawaiian Village along beach walkway !

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  4. Svetlana

    Calgary1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant, great atmosphere, our server was amazing and the food was good. The strawberry pie was unbelievable! The only issue we had was the fact that the chef refused to add creamed corn (which was available) to the steak dish. One of us is a very selective eater and usually had to modify the dishes but it wasn’t possible here.

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  5. Larry

    Exclusive2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding and so was the service we are staying at the outrigger Waikīkī beach resort and we think you’re food is better than dukes and hula grill great job

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  6. Mark

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good but did think over the top. My wife has a dairy allergy and we always let the server know of the allergy. No problems, but the servers did not really know what was dairy free or not compared to other places we have dined over the past 6 days.

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  7. Wayne

    Atlantic Canada7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing view, friendly atmosphere with live music - not too loud, but enjoyable in the background. The service was terrific, thanks Bailey, and the food delectable! We would definitely go back!

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  8. Carol VIP

    Dallas47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is a beautiful location on Waikiki beach. The ambiance is amazing with live music in the background. We went during Happy Hour and that was a great value for our large family! The homemade pizzas were delicious. The kalua pork with pineapple was a standout! The Taro Ravioli was also very tasty!

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  9. Harmony

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We will be repeat customers, the staff was very friendly. We did not have to wait a long time for our food and drinks. The view was amazing and just listening to the waves crash while we ate was magical.

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  10. Steve

    Alabama2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner special, and the location is second to none.

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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 4.7 stars by 2803 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
7:30 PM
Booked 256 times today
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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