We had a great experience here recently. The place was busy, but even as a party of 6 we were seated quickly. Most of us indulged in their famous Mai Tais, delicious. The gluten-free options are limited, but our server was knowledgeable about gluten and said the kitchen could support a variety of options. We got the roast chicken wings and fish tacos. Both were very good. While we didn't indulge in cream pie for dessert, our gluten eating friends had slices of the banana and strawberry cream pies. They said they were delicious.
Brian Thomas
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August 24, 2025
Excellent food and a great atmosphere for a memorable experience. Live music on Saturday night makes it a busy destination, either reserve a table in advance or expect a wait at the bar for one to open up. Friendly staff and fast service, fresh caught fish, and creative drinks makes this a must stop for your Maui visit. The truffle fries, the Mai Tais, and the cream pies were our favorites. We had five kids in our group and they all had a great time. The Sea Bass special was especially delicious.
Jordan Hodges
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July 18, 2025
I LOVE Monkey Pod! I’m so glad they have this location now. Atmosphere is great. Local live music. Food is fantastic! Amazing food with a local twist. Pizzas are great and so are the tacos. Mac nut crusted fish was prob one of the best I’ve ever had. THE CREAM PIES! What the heck. Best ever. We tried the banana and coconut this time and they were great (still prefer the strawberry and the creamsicle though). Our server was 🔥🔥 too.
Brett R
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September 02, 2025
When we first arrived, we were seated outside by an artificial pond, but unfortunately flies and bees wouldn’t leave us alone. To their credit, the staff moved us indoors, but that’s when things went downhill.
Our new server immediately came across as cold and dismissive. We didn’t bring our silverware from the first table, and when our food came, we couldn’t flag anyone down to get replacements. We asked the person who dropped off our food, but he told us our server would bring them. After waiting a few minutes with our food getting cold and no sign of the server, we finally had to get up and grab silverware ourselves. Service felt rushed and unfriendly from the start.
The food itself was a major disappointment for the price. The Maui Cattle Company Cheeseburger ($21) didn’t even come with fries, and the portion was about the size of a typical fast-food burger. The flavor was fine, but nowhere near worth the cost. We ordered the Garlic Truffle Oil Fries as well, but more than half of them were just short crunchy bits, with some overcooked pieces mixed in. When we asked if that was normal, the server curtly told us that’s how they’re served. With obvious attitude, he agreed to switch them out, but before replacing them, he returned with both a new order and our old one almost as if to “prove” we were wrong. This felt unnecessary and made the interaction even more awkward.
The Mushroom and Truffle Oil Pizza ($23) was also underwhelming, closer to a personal pan size, with about 30 percent of it being just crust. The flavor was okay at best, but again, not worth the price.
The server remained passive-aggressive throughout the evening, and when it came time to pay, he handed me my card back with the receipt and a sarcastic “Here you go, boss,” which was the final straw.
We came in with high expectations after seeing so many positive reviews, but the experience was disappointing across the board. Overpriced food, mediocre taste, and unfriendly service. If we had paid more attention to the negative reviews beforehand, we would have saved ourselves the trouble. Unfortunately, we won’t be coming back.
Jen T
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July 11, 2025
We had a wonderful experience here for my daughter’s 21st birthday. They gave us a patio table by the lovely pond/waterfall and service, provided by Tim, was phenomenal. In fact, every employee we encountered was friendly and smiling. We all agreed it was one of the best meals we’ve had in recent memory. Thanks for making our evening and my daughter’s birthday!!
We had a great experience here recently. The place was busy, but even as a party of 6 we were seated quickly. Most of us indulged in their famous Mai Tais, delicious. The gluten-free options are limited, but our server was knowledgeable about gluten and said the kitchen could support a variety of options. We got the roast chicken wings and fish tacos. Both were very good. While we didn't indulge in cream pie for dessert, our gluten eating friends had slices of the banana and strawberry cream pies. They said they were delicious.
Excellent food and a great atmosphere for a memorable experience. Live music on Saturday night makes it a busy destination, either reserve a table in advance or expect a wait at the bar for one to open up. Friendly staff and fast service, fresh caught fish, and creative drinks makes this a must stop for your Maui visit. The truffle fries, the Mai Tais, and the cream pies were our favorites. We had five kids in our group and they all had a great time. The Sea Bass special was especially delicious.
I LOVE Monkey Pod! I’m so glad they have this location now. Atmosphere is great. Local live music. Food is fantastic! Amazing food with a local twist. Pizzas are great and so are the tacos. Mac nut crusted fish was prob one of the best I’ve ever had. THE CREAM PIES! What the heck. Best ever. We tried the banana and coconut this time and they were great (still prefer the strawberry and the creamsicle though). Our server was 🔥🔥 too.
When we first arrived, we were seated outside by an artificial pond, but unfortunately flies and bees wouldn’t leave us alone. To their credit, the staff moved us indoors, but that’s when things went downhill. Our new server immediately came across as cold and dismissive. We didn’t bring our silverware from the first table, and when our food came, we couldn’t flag anyone down to get replacements. We asked the person who dropped off our food, but he told us our server would bring them. After waiting a few minutes with our food getting cold and no sign of the server, we finally had to get up and grab silverware ourselves. Service felt rushed and unfriendly from the start. The food itself was a major disappointment for the price. The Maui Cattle Company Cheeseburger ($21) didn’t even come with fries, and the portion was about the size of a typical fast-food burger. The flavor was fine, but nowhere near worth the cost. We ordered the Garlic Truffle Oil Fries as well, but more than half of them were just short crunchy bits, with some overcooked pieces mixed in. When we asked if that was normal, the server curtly told us that’s how they’re served. With obvious attitude, he agreed to switch them out, but before replacing them, he returned with both a new order and our old one almost as if to “prove” we were wrong. This felt unnecessary and made the interaction even more awkward. The Mushroom and Truffle Oil Pizza ($23) was also underwhelming, closer to a personal pan size, with about 30 percent of it being just crust. The flavor was okay at best, but again, not worth the price. The server remained passive-aggressive throughout the evening, and when it came time to pay, he handed me my card back with the receipt and a sarcastic “Here you go, boss,” which was the final straw. We came in with high expectations after seeing so many positive reviews, but the experience was disappointing across the board. Overpriced food, mediocre taste, and unfriendly service. If we had paid more attention to the negative reviews beforehand, we would have saved ourselves the trouble. Unfortunately, we won’t be coming back.
We had a wonderful experience here for my daughter’s 21st birthday. They gave us a patio table by the lovely pond/waterfall and service, provided by Tim, was phenomenal. In fact, every employee we encountered was friendly and smiling. We all agreed it was one of the best meals we’ve had in recent memory. Thanks for making our evening and my daughter’s birthday!!