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

Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

4.6
4.6
2250 Reviews
$30 and under
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 283 times today
  • 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 900-4226
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 2,250 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Most Booked

  • Oahu

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen in Waikiki offers a delightful dining experience with "stunning ocean views" and a vibrant atmosphere. The restaurant is renowned for its "best Mai Tais" and live music, creating a memorable ambiance. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the service is generally praised as "excellent." Perfect for a special occasion or sunset dining.

2,250 Reviews
  1. Susanne

    Vancouver

    16 reviews

    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was very slow. Ordered the wings- they were good and the fish and chips. The fish and chips arrived lukewarm. Server didn’t come by. 10 minutes later a reason employee to have dish remade. He said he would let her waitress know. About 5 to 8 more minutes later the person said our waitress would be by soon. Another 8 minutes later our server came by and asked us how everything was. This was about 20 mins after dropping off the food. The service is not acceptable and it’s a shame as we just checked into the hotel for 3 weeks but won’t go back to this restaurant in our hotel.

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  2. Phil

    St. Louis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fantastic meal on the outside corner table with a view of the sunset from one angle and Diamond Head on the other. The service was outstanding from Chelsea and the rest of the team. Nothing we ordered was below the excellent level but the fish (the fresh catch was Mahi Mahi) and lobster pasta was a level above that. Would definitely recommend to anyone. We had 2 grandparents, 2 parents, and 2 kids with us and everyone agreed it was fantastic.

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  3. MANA

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to this restaurant on the last day of my first trip to Hawaii. It was a wonderful memory with a seat with a beautiful view. All the food is delicious, The man who served me was so good!!

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  4. Matt

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always quality in every way at Monkeypod. Naomi is the best waitress on Oahu!

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  5. Nikash

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extremely good food, you could really taste the quality and flavor in every bite. Didn't need to add anything, we all left feeling very satisfied

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  6. Tsukimi

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The vibe was so energetic, and all the food was amazing.

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  7. Shane

    VIP

    Seattle

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You can’t go wrong here with anything on the menu! Great views of Diamond Head and sunsets. Plan ahead and get a reservation. It’s always packed.

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  8. Jozy

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great fast service. Good foods, the Mai Tai and Cream Pies are a must. Expect to wait a little longer for ocean view seating. Also the ambience and live music is nice.

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  9. Wendy

    VIP

    Charleston

    33 reviews

    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were not impressed with the food. Ahi poke tacos - the ahi texture was off, it was not firm and a little slippery. Not like fresh sushi grade. Missing a little umami and sweetness, it was bland. The cast iron shrimp was very spicy and why sitting in a bath of chili oil? Tasty cornbread. The broccoli was far too hot and no trace of balsamic. Pizza was ok not great. Pork was good, not enough pineapple and the cheeses too much something maybe parmesan, not enough mozzarella. Drinks were good, service was great, view spectacular.

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  10. Dave

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    You gotta go here for the view. It's right on the ocean with a 10 star ambiance going on. The service is friendly and efficient. No complaints there. The lamb pizza is excellent. The flavors of lamb, mint and cheese perfectly complement the well prepared pizza crust. That said, I'm rounding up here due to the above. The fish tacos were just so-so. The tortillas were tasteless and chewy, as was the fish. I was really hoping for better.

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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 4.6 stars by 2250 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 283 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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