Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman

10 Wailea Gateway Place, Kihei, HI 96753, USA

About Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman

4.5 / 5

from reviews

    Paul Irwin
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    December 20, 2025

    The atmosphere is perfectly vibrant at this restaurant! We heard the Mai Tai was the bestโ€ฆI totally agree, but they had a special cocktail called the โ€œCold Fashionedโ€ which is my new favorite cocktail. We had Macadamia Nut Encrusted Mahi Mahi and it was cooked perfectly and had a great flavor profile. The real WOW for us was the Lobster Deviled Eggs. Squeeze a little lime on themโ€ฆtrust me! We also tried, at the strong recommendation of another tourist we met, the Jalapeรฑo Mashed Potatoes. They were good, different, which I appreciate, not spicy. So, I donโ€™t know that the potatoes deserved as strong of a recommendation as we got, but they are worth a try! Anyway, we had good service, and food and drinks were served in a timely fashion. We would definitely recommend the restaurant, but be sure you get a reservation WELL in advance. Everybody loves the place, and for good reason.

    Margaret
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    November 28, 2025

    Loved our meal here! There was a bit of a wait for our reservation but it went by quickly. The atmosphere is a bit loud and the lightening needs to change (it's overhead and makes you look awful). However our server was soo sweet and the food was outstanding. The special of monchong fish with cauliflower puree was amazing. The shrimp with cornbread also amazing, though portion size a bit small. The banana pie was way too sweet, I wish there was some chocolate or something to break through the sweetness, and the portion was a bit big for the two of us.

    Evan K Brown (Evan K. Brown)
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    December 16, 2025

    Solid food, definitely expensive for the portions, but it's in Wailea so everything is more pricy. Fish tacos were a bit basic, the macadamia nut fish was good, the Potstickers were very good as were the garlic truffle fries. The Mai tai was decent, it has a nice passion fruit froth. In general, the vibe was a bit loud for me and kinda reminded me of a higher tier Chili's with a bit of Hawaiian flavor. Overall, I enjoyed it but felt it was over hyped by the online reviews. The wife and I made a 5:45pm reservation and the place was already hopping.

    Danielle Shirley
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    October 18, 2025

    We dined here on our honeymoon and we loved the experience! The ambiance of the restaurant was really fun and it was cool to see all the various cocktails and things on the menu. We got truffle fries and some type of ravioli to startโ€ฆ loved the fries but would not recommend the ravioli. It was a weird texture and overpoweringly cheesy. The drinks and margaritas pizza were great, too! We came for happy hour and our waiter was great! We did feel a little forgotten about at the end of our meal, but it was starting to pick up a ton by that time as it transitioned to dinner time.

    Roy Actual
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    October 25, 2025

    A beautiful restaurant with delicious locally themed dishes and a staff that is efficient, friendly, and attentive. The restaurant is comfortably decorated in a modern tropical theme. Tables and booths are available and are spaced so that you're not on top of other visitors. A large bar offers comfortable counter service. Tables are also available on an outside patio. We have never needed to make reservations. However, during busier times of the year and for large groups it would probably be smart to make arrangements. A free parking lot is available adjacent to the restaurant.

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