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Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village, Lahaina, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village

4.5
4.5
3392 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 98 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
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.

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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
    (808) 878-6763
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Peter Merriman / Brandon LaClair
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,392 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Hot spot

  • Hawaii

    Lively

  • Maui

    Hot spot

  • Maui

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman at Whalers Village offers a lively dining experience with "awesome food and atmosphere." The "best Mai Tais in Maui" are highly recommended, while diverse menu options satisfy various tastes. Enjoy "excellent service" and "great live music," making it a favorite spot for both locals and visitors.

3,392 Reviews
  1. Bryan

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. We literally loved everything we tried.

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  2. Brian

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Brutal experience at MP. The food is marginal, at best. Some of our orders were incorrectly inputted in their system (a hamburger in lieu of gnocchi), and they were out of what we ordered by the time they tried to correct it. The waiter took all of our orders by memory (I asked him to write it down which he did not) which was most of the problem. Additionally, we found a strand of plastic (likely from a grated cheese bag or something similar) in a pizza. It’s very loud and all of the food was average. It’s a captive audience here so they can remain in business, but would be out of business rather quickly with this level of service and food quality in a metro area.

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  3. Monisha

    VIP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We went there on Christmas night when most of the restaurants were closed. It was very busy. The food was terrible. The gnocchi was burnt and had raw onions and tomatoes. Pizzas had sauce thrown on it with no cheese. Maybe the food was bad because the restaurant was very busy. We had a bad experience. Won’t recommend the place. There are better restaurants in the area.

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  4. John

    VIP

    Denver

    59 reviews

    3.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was average at best, and the music was so insanely loud no one could talk during dinner.

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  5. Lisa

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Monkeypod is definitely one of my most favorite restaurants on Maui. I go to both locations frequently, but Whalers Village is my favorite. The food is outstanding and the staff is amazing and the view is spectacular. I recommend this as a destination for all occasions.

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  6. Gary

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fresh fish of the day in tacos or sandwich form -- very good! Today, it was Mahi Mahi. Good Monkeypod-branded drinks, especially the Monkeypod Mai Tai. Can be a bit loud, especially when the live performer is performing. Can be a bit warm, even when sitting underneath their giant fan. Overall, very good.

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  7. Alex

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Half the menu was sold out. After we ordered they came back to tell us that some of what we ordered was sold out. Waste of time.

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  8. jocelyn

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Awful experience. They were PACKED (XMas Eve) but we many had reservations and they still accepted walkins - which was causing bottleneck issues for those who made reservations. Additionally - they were understaffed and out of a few options. Just seemed hectic and chaotic. Not to mention, the server barely came by. The food was also subpar - definitely not worth the prices. Big bummer.

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  9. Donna

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I waited a few days to post this review hoping I’d feel a little better about our experience. I would not go back and would not recommend. This was a Christmas Eve reservation. We arrived 30 minutes early hoping to have a drink at the bar. No such luck. We were told by the check-in desk that that was not possible and to come back at our reserved time. We did just that and were told it would be a little wait as the diners at our table weren’t “ready to leave”. After waiting 30 minutes past our reservation time (again, not possible to wait at the bar) upon checking, said guests were still not “ready to leave”. I was also told that they had stacked the reservations, were short staffed and were new at taking reservations. What???? This is a respected chain in Hawaii. After 40 minute and a very unpleasant exchange where I ask for someone from management to address the issue I was told “they were too busy”. Finally seated 45 minutes late for my 8pm time. The bright spot of the evening was our server Stacy. She was friendly, competent and basically rescued the evening from disaster. I know it was a busy time but they should know they too and be prepared. Not even an apology was uttered. Pass on this place.

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  10. Derrick

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Service was slow. Food quality was disappointing as fish and lamb dishes were both over cooked. Banana cream pie tasted like it was a couple days old and could have been a tik tock recipe. Made a reservation for 7:30p and did not get seated till after 8. Waitress was not attentive and had to get her attention multiple times to order more drinks.

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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 3392 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 98 times today

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Google Map for Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village

2435 Ka'anapali Pkwy, Bldg I-1, Lahaina, HI 96761-1980

Additional information

  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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