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

Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

4.6
4.6
2224 Reviews
$30 and under
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 194 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 2,224 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.

2,224 Reviews
  1. Valerie

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent local food institution that bring Aloha to locals and tourists alike! Organic Mahi Mahi is delicious!

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  2. Jeff

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We recently dined at Monkeypod Kitchen, Waikīkī, hoping for a relaxing evening out, but unfortunately, the service left much to be desired. While the food itself was acceptable, the overall experience was marred by a lack of attention to detail and coordination. To begin, we specifically requested that our appetizers be served first, with the main course to follow after we finished the appetizers. The appetizers arrived promptly, which was a good start, but just a few minutes later, our entrees were brought to the table—clearly out of sequence. We politely sent the meals back, reiterating that we’d like the main dishes served about 20 minutes later, after we finished our appetizers. However, when the mains returned, it was clear they were the same dishes that had been held in the kitchen. The food was lukewarm and unappetizing, prompting us to request fresh meals. To their credit, the kitchen re-prepared our orders, but by the time everything was sorted out, the meal had lost its flow, and the initial frustration lingered. While the staff was polite, the mismanagement of timing and communication was a significant letdown. This restaurant has potential, but they need to prioritize customer requests and improve their service execution to ensure a smoother dining experience.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was festive and bustling, yet it still felt intimate. Great live music and the service was fantastic!

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  4. Jennifer

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant! Delicious food and attentive service. We ate here on Christmas Day, it was everything I hoped for! Live music and great sunset views. Make a reservation is the only thing that is a must I would say 😊

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  5. Ken

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We joined for Christmas Dinner. The menu was standard, which was appreciated, with many good options. Unfortunately the restaurant is stuffy/hot and uncomfortable and it was too noisy to be able to carry on a conversation. With so many dining options I would not return here.

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  6. Jennifer

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and we learned that they make everything in their kitchen to the dough for the pizza to even the ketchup.

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  7. Carol

    VIP

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. The view was amazing.. the restaurant has a casual feeling of being laid back while at the same time being extremely exceptional and professional. And the entire staff team very friendly, which is hard to do for as busy as they are. But thy pulled it off very well being friendly and helpful. 

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  8. Britt

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked this about a month ago and we were still seated behind a large post so we couldn’t see anything. A group checking in before us without a reservation could have an ocean front table if they waited an hour which we would have been happy to do if we knew that was an option. They forgot our salad and brought it out after the meal, with apologies. The macadamia nut mahi mahi was DELICIOUS, but fish and chips mahi mahi seemed dry. No happy hour prices for drinks, but it was Christmas so I guess that makes sense. $18 drinks were not worth the price. Overall was a bit disappointed on what we’d heard about Monkeypod Kitchen restaurants.

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  9. Letece

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely time the table was the best amazing views of the beach. Food was outstanding….seafood to die for!

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  10. 奈三

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    たべ物は美味しく景色も最高でした。 海沿いの席を予約しました。 ピザ、サラダ、マグロステーキだべました。 美味しかったです。

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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 2224 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 194 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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