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Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina, Kapolei, HI

Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina

4.6
4.6
6971 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 125 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Great for live music
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.

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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
    (808) 380-4086
  • Website
    http://www.monkeypodkitchen.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    92-1048 Olani Street, Kapolei, HI 96707
  • Area
    Kapolei
  • Cross Street
    Ali'inui
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 6,971 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Most Booked

  • Oahu

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food and service." Known for its "amazing Mai Tais" and live music, it promises a memorable atmosphere. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, standout items like the macadamia nut-crusted mahi mahi and truffle fries are highly praised. Make reservations to avoid long waits.

6,971 Reviews

  1. Mona

    Dallas

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall, pretty good, but it’s fairly noisy and the music was not great — a couple of guys with computer generated music — 3 cords, one beat, and a voice with no range at all. Food was good, sever was very good.

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  2. Rozanna

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My brother loves the Mai Tai’s here so when he comes to visit which is normally around the holidays we make it mandatory to have at least one meal here so he can get his Mai Tai fix. The service and food is always top tier! We have never ordered anything we didn’t enjoy and the staff has always been excellent! Always a great experience for our family <3

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  3. Wes

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always such an amazing experience and such delicious food and beverages. Loved the live music last night as well. Can't think of a better place to celebrate a birthday.

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  4. Kanoelani

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food!! Some of the best dishes on the island. Server Taylor took amazing care of our table and had great recommendations for the menu. Will be going back soon!

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  5. Tania

    VIP

    Portland

    16 reviews

    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s been a while since I went to Monkeypod and normally the food is excellent. The truffle fries were burned and soggy. The taro ravioli was awful. Best thing was the romaine Caesar which was lettuce and dressing. The only thing we enjoyed was the strawberries and cream pie! Jenn was a great server too! Don’t get the gnocchi… it’s undercooked and bland.

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  6. Sarah

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made a reservation ahead of time, and we were seated pretty promptly. Our waiter was very attentive. All food is made in house and was very good. Our drinks were also delicious. Note: Hawaii is strict about carding anyone who looks young.

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  7. Jennifer

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service was great. Our only issue was sitting outside. Flies and fire ants everywhere. Ourselves and the neighboring table were eaten alive so much that all of us had to move inside. I even got bit by a fire ant. The sting wouldn’t let up for over an houR. Would definitely recommend just ask for an side table

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  8. Bonnie

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great food & service, enjoyed the happy hour & drinks

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  9. Cincynative

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Liv was amazing!! The tortilla soup was great! Mahi fish sandwich was delicious as was the macadamia crusted Mahi.

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  10. Lynn

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Made reservation, arrived a few minutes early, multiple employ tables but still waited almost 10 minutes. Food selection was ok. No gluten free options. Ordered cheeseburger with lettuce wrap. Very poorly executed. Red Robin does it better for half the cost. Ok services. Would not return. Also ordered the burger medium well - it was bright red inside.
    Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko OlinaResponded 2 days ago
    Aloha Lynn, 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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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 6971 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 125 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina

92-1048 Olani Street, Kapolei, HI 96707

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ali'inui
  • Area
    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 Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.monkeypodkitchen.com/
  • Phone number
    (808) 380-4086
  • 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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