Great service me and my wife had great mai tai cocktail and margarita. My wife's burger was delicious and cooked to temp perfect. I had the Mac nut fish witch was delicious and cooked perfect. Unfortunately the burblanc sauce was very salty and so was the jalapeño mash. But everything else was great . read more

Not only was the food amazing, it was so good we went back the next night. We were lucky enough to have Adam serve us the first night and he was easily the best server I've ever had. Very friendly, cool, and just knew how to give us the full experience at monkeypod. If we end up going back for a third time, I will definitely be requesting to sit in Adam's section! read more

Food fabulous! Service quick and correct! Nice setting and does not disappoint Fabulous musician playing 80/90 music that everyone loved read more

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My husband and I love the original Merriman's restaurant, and were excited when we heard about the more casual, sister restaurant in originally Wailea, but now also Ka'anapali. I've actually been here two times now, kind of left with similar impressions. Everything is decent, but nothing really standing out, and very expensive for what it is. We got the poke tacos, which was decent, but $27. It was very expensive for an appetizer to share. My husband got the Maui Cattle Company Cheese Burger, which was $23. It was on the medium side, and didn't come with any fries. I don't mind paying $23 for a burger, but it better be substantial, extremely good, and/or come with fries. For my entree, I got the Fresh Island Fish sandwich ($28), in which they change up the fish daily. I think mine was the Mahi Mahi that day. It tasted fine, nothing amazing, but was also small. It also, similarly to the burger, didn't come with any fries or side. It just seemed so expensive for a tiny fish sandwich that didn't even come with fries. I'm not going to let them live down the fries! I'm glad we got the appetizer, and a side of fries to share, because we would have still been hungry otherwise. In addition, I noticed there was no difference in the lunch or dinner menu. For dessert, we got a slice of the Banana Cream Pie, which was so delicious!!!! This one was amazing. It had something called apple banana in it, which was some local fruit - tasted amazing. The pie in general tasted amazing. This was worth getting. I'm looking at the Happy Hour menu now, and it's very limiting. $4 off the cocktails sounds great, but when the cocktails are regularly priced at $20, yikes that's still expensive. The appetizers are half off, except seafood?! I will say that the service was excellent. Our waiter was particularly accommodating, especially with our toddler, who was sleeping in a stroller during the duration of the lunch. I also really enjoyed the interior of the restaurant, which was kind of how I imagine most Hawaiian restaurants to be, indoor with no windows some half outdoor in some sense with the breeze coming through, live music, and warm and inviting, yet casual interior. We didn't have live music during our lunch hour, but I noticed on their website that they do have live music daily for dinner. We ended up leaving the restaurant feeling kind of ripped off. I can't say I really loved the food here, but the experience was decent. Just an average experience over all, not my favorite. This was a huge bummer because I really enjoy the regular Merriman's restaurants still. I would return perhaps only for happy hour, only for a cocktail and a slice of that Banana Cream pie, hopefully hearing some of that live music. read more

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Had a great time at Monkeypod Kitchen at Whalers Village. We visited twice and wasn't disappointed either time. The whole place has such an open, fresh vibe with a beautiful atmosphere. Our blue/purple-haired server was amazing. Friendly, quick, and gave great recommendations. Guided us through the menu. We accidentally booked the wrong Monkeypod location on a completely different island, but the front desk ladies were incredibly accommodating and welcoming. My partner adored the sweet girl with pigtails, gave us ice water while we waited in the insane Hawaii weather and made sure we got a wonderful table. The food was great, portions were good, and I'll definitely be thinking about the strawberry pie and legendary mai tai on my flight home. The managers were also super friendly from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. Overall: awesome food, awesome drinks, awesome staff, and a killer view. read more

Monkeypod Kitchen - Maui Cattle Company Cheese Burger House Cut Fries Pizzas - New American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

For years, we've been coming to grab a bite at Monkeypod Kaanapali when we're up in the area. Although we've haven't been here for some time, the restaurant seems to have faltered a bit in food quality and food prep. Of course we understand that operation costs have increased, yet the prices were a bit steep for what one receives. Location, location, location. The Ahi Tuna Tacos had a very minimal amount of ahi on top of a large quantity of cabbage tucked into the small wonton shell. The ginger was missing and the shoyu wasn't noticeable at all. The Lobster Deviled Eggs were well prepared with plenty of creamy egg filling, but the very small sliver of lobster topping each of the four egg white halves addded zero flavor. The lobster meat was used more as a decoration than a main ingredient. The total flavor of the rich, velvety texture of the filing was excellent, but again, the slivers of lobster added zero flavor. Pete's Fish & Chips was quite delectable with the daily catch of today's offering using mahi-mahi fish. The tempura style coating was a bit flat in taste and crunch, but overall the fish and coating was not greasy and was enjoyable. The fries served with the fish were quite limp, but had a good flavor. The pizza oven, however, was out of operation waiting for a part. The service from Zachary was spot on. He was very friendly, and attentive during our meal, but was not intrusive. It was quite warm inside the restaurant, so we sat on the outer patio area, which still allowed us to enjoy the live music, which plays daily between 11am to 9pm. The restaurant is usually loud and quite busy. read more

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We had a friendly server, I really don't have any beef with him. The chairs are not made for everyone, I did ask a waitress if I could swap it for another chair... after some attitude that was flaking off she agreed as long as "I put it back" (right)... I wanted a burger, today is day 2 for us here in Maui... the Dukes 1/3 burger is haunting me (gonna have to get it after this burger) I wanted an Apple Cider... they offered cider, but the menu wasn't clear in its layout. When I asked my server for his opinion, he really didn't have one. I took Apple... have to say, as ciders go, it's on the rounder, softer side (a menu note would have saved me from ordering) and since I've never had a Maui Cider, I'd give it a shot, lesson learned! My beef (no puns intended) is the burger. When I first ordered a "King Kong" little did I know I was in the children's section. I told my waiter I wanted an "adult sized burger and fries". I wanted my burger well done (they got that right out of the gate) but the fries were also overcooked! When the table ribbed me that I hit the child burger, and the second one came, it looked the same... ON THE SMALLER SIDE! I was hungry, and hunger makes the best spice. I will tell you, the Ahia Tuna melt looked bigger than my burger! For what you are charging, I'd expect a larger patty. I'm not asking for a Los Angeles sized patty like you get at Lawry's, or a WeHo burger like the Palm serves, or even the burger at Cafe Bijou in Agoura Hills... The Diet Coke was flat too... The saving grace was my wife's Coconut Chowder... but you would think there would be more vegan alternatives for what they offer. I went in hopeful... left hungry. read more

Monkeypod Kitchen - Maui Cattle Company Cheese Burger - New American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

When we come to visit Maui, this is our go to for Mai tai and lunch. This Monkeypod is located in the Whaler's Village. You can do a little shopping and stop by here for lunch. They have a parking garage for Whaler's village. You can get a validation from the restaurant when you dine here. All the times I have visited, the food is pretty good. I really like there poke tacos. It's a yummy little appetizer. The poke is fresh and has good flavor. Their fish and chips are always good. That is always fried to crispy outside and the fish is cooked just right. The fish has good flavor and the fries are pretty good, too. I do like their fish sandwich. They are known for their Mai Tai drinks. My husband always orders one when we are here. LOL. You can't go wrong dining here. The owners are the people who own Merriman's. That place is good too. They are doing it right at both restaurants. read more

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Stopped here twice once for drinks and another for dinner out of convenience. While they're known for their mai tais, I had a non alcoholic one and it was okay, just super sweet. For dinner, we got truffle fries as an app, and got a couple mains. We sat at the bar. Service was good however everything was brought out at once which I didnt like. I wanted the fries first for our drinks which we asked for but didn't happen. Overall, very touristy spot in Whaler's village but good to grab a bite. read more

Happy hour 3:30 to 5 pm, no happy hour seating earlier than that not even by 5 mins! Luckily for me, it wasn't as popping as the other days so at 3:30 we were able to get seated right away. Others may have trekked in after. Good deals on drinks, lilikoi mai tai is good. $2 off crafted beer, $4 off cocktails. Their cocktails are pretty strong compared to a local restaurant within the vicinity. Happy hour pizza is $16 except for the bourgeois. There was some shrimp bacon on white cream sauce that was not on the menu, but was offered as part of the happy hour per our waiter. That was salty and I would have skipped on that had I known. Not much shrimp, mainly a cheese and bacon pizza. The Kailua pork pineapple with fresh sliced jalapeños was delish. Their rosemary red pepper wings off the appetizer menu were pretty good. It had a lot of flavor and balanced well with their yogurt feta sauce. Half off appetizers that are not seafood which leaves you with not much to choose from. However, drinks and oceanfront view is well worth it. Casual dining with lively vibes and live music. read more

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Monkeypod has been on our list every time we've gone to Maui, and we finally got to during this most recent trip. This location is located inside Whaler's Village, an outdoor mall in the Ka'anapali area. We made a reservation for 9 PM (it was the only time left) but we ended up getting to the mall a few hours early so we just wrote our name to the list and they texted us when our table was ready about an hour later. Everything we got was great. We had the deviled eggs and one of the salads for appetizer, the fish & chips, fish tacos, pesto gnocchi, and of course, the famous Monkeypod mai thais. These mai thais live up to the hype - that foam is SO good and this drink alone makes the trip worth it. Pricing is definitely on the higher side. Tip for parking: if you park in the mall parking garage, they will validate your ticket here - make sure you remember as the rates get pricey. Overall a pleasant experience and would come back again. read more

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We had a great waiter but I did not get his name. He told us about a beach to snorkel to avoid paying 1k for a boat and we checked it out and had the best snorkel experience thanks to him! Our drinks and food were good and the whole ambiance was vacation vibes. Quick service, good drinks and good food. Thank you to the waiter for slaughterhouse beach recommendation!!! read more

Monkeypod Kitchen - Shrimp n bacon pizza - New American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Monkey pod is worth it just for the pies alone! We loved the pies and would go back just for those! The famous mai tais are good but not like oh my goodness good. The poke tacos were light and flavorful and the fish and chips were a hit. Service was quick and it was easy to snag a reservation. Cute place with some outdoor seating read more

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Stopped in for a quick lunch while visiting Whaler's Village and was seated immediately, with prompt service throughout our meal. We ordered the truffle fries, mushroom pizza, mahi tacos, and ahi poke tacos. They also offered complimentary macaroni with cheese and red sauce for keiki under 3, which was a thoughtful touch. Unfortunately, the food was a hit or miss. The pizza crust was soggy, and the toppings slid off when you tried to pick up a slice. The mahi tacos came with a chipotle mole that made the dish spicy. The standout dish were the ahi tacos. Overall, beautiful views of Kaanapali, but the food was pretty average. read more

Monkeypod Kitchen - Mahi tacos and poke tacos - New American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

I was going to give it a 4 today because our food didn't come for awhile but man, bartender Megan to the rescue!!!! Our fries didn't come and she personally went back and got our fries while simultaneously taking care of dozens of other clients. She recommended food to us and greeted us right when we arrived and never made us feel rushed even though she was helping a ton of other people. This place is also packed! and for good reason. The mai tai was really good and the banana cream pie was amazing! The beach vibe being right off the beach is also amazing! The wait when we got here was about 45 minutes but we got in after only 10. We really enjoyed ourselves here. read more

Monkeypod Kitchen - Banana cream pie - New American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Pretty good Mai Tai, and good craft beer selection. Service was attentive and friendly. read more

Monkeypod Kitchen - New American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Had a 5 star experience here today! Our server was amazing and he was beyond kind and accommodating!!! First of all, the mai tais here are a must-try. The lilikoi foam is PHENOMENAL, I wish I could put it on everything. I got the seared ahi sandwich special and was beyond pleased. The kimchi slaw that came with this was SO GOOD. This was so close to the beach and had a wonderful view as well. Thanks!!! read more

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We had been in Lahaina and on the second trip, decided to check out the happy hour. 3:30-5pm. Restaurant is by the beach , why not check it out? Got their famous mai tai. Super tasty, the lilikoi foam on top, tarty. One was enough. Also pizzas were half off, actually good deal - but we had just at least at the beach nearby. The server was nice, I believe Ken. Definitely worthwhile. read more

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The Mai Tais are definitely special. The passion fruit foam is really delicious. Loved the variation and I understand why it's notable. The pizza with pineapple and pork was great flavor. The fish tacos needed some help. Not flavorful enough overall. I would recommend coming here for drinks and pizza and keeping it simple. read more

Monkeypod Kitchen - New American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Service was great! Food was not. I've been to several Monkeypod Kitchen locations it's a favorite of our in Oahu so we were looking forward to visiting the Maui location. It's was a miss for sure from the pizza sauce to the "Jamaican" jerk chicken dish. Our table tried a little of everything offered and each dish was less desirable than the last. What was even more insulting was the price points.... We get it Maui is expensive... my resolve is that it should at least be quality. This location loss for sure! Great atmosphere and staff though. read more

Monkeypod Kitchen - Main dining area - New American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

We had a wonderful dinner at Monkeypod Kitchen. Even with a 30-minute wait, we enjoyed walking around Whalers Village and appreciated the text when our table was ready. The staff were very friendly, attentive, and on top of everything. We were seated at a cozy table, and the sunset view made the evening even more special. The saimin hit the spot even on a hot day. Rich umami broth with fresh herbs and crunchy peanuts. The lamb spiced pizza was light and flavorful, and the chicken wings were satisfying without being too heavy. The dipping sauce was so good we used it on the pizza too. We were full, but couldn't say no to the mango sorbet the perfect sweet finish. ^^ read more

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Stopped in for happy hour and it was amazing!! First of all if your with kids under 3 they get free pasta!! It kept the kids quiet! I got a Mai Tai and Ube Rey for drinks. We got chicken wings, truffle fries and coconut corn chowder. All were great! Appetizers were half off and drinks were $4 off! It was a great happy hour! The foam on the Mai Tai was great but my favorite drink was the Ube Rey because I love coconut. read more

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You should eat here. Or at least get a Mai Tai. You might think that Monkeypod at Whalers Village is a bit touristy and a bit tacky -- it's part of a mall -- but you would be wrong (but also right). Whalers Village is touristy, sure, but there are solid shops, and there is Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman. Open-air, high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling views facing west. The sunsets are superb. Staff were conscientious and considerate -- present when you needed them, gone when you didn't. I saw couples, families, kids, singles. It's a place for everyone, and it feels like it. But honestly? The real draw might be the drink. Their signature Monkeypod Mai Tai (pictured) features a honey-lilikoi foam -- "lilikoi" being the Hawaiian name for passion fruit. The conventional wisdom is to sip the foam first to get the full flavor, then mix it into the rest of the drink. Doing this is ... *chef's kiss* delicious. Handcrafted cocktails run around $20, and they have 25+ beers on tap at $10-11 a pint. The coconut corn chowder is delicious in its own right, though it's begging for some seafood protein or bits of island-sourced pork belly to push it to entrée territory. The daily fish was locally caught mahi mahi -- a common fresh catch here, and worth asking about as it rotates. The ribeye is served with sautéed baby bok choy and jalapeño mashed potatoes. Fun fact: the jalapeño mashed potatoes are green from puréed spinach, and the jalapeño flavoring is herbaceous but not terribly spicy. Lots of flavor packed into every bite. Also a pleasant surprise was the Saimin entrée, with locally crafted noodles from Paia. Full of flavor, garnished with what I suspect (or hope) might be Virginia peanuts, it tasted like it had steeped and stewed all day for such full flavor. Entrées range from $23 (Maui Cattle Company Cheeseburger) to $74 (Prime Ribeye). Quite reasonable for Maui. The wine list is respectable, and I'd recommend the Napa Valley Peju ($88) for a full-bodied, ripe, generous companion to red meats and flavor-forward foods. It's a restaurant in a Maui mall. It truly has no business being this good. You should go. read more

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Wow, people weren't kidding when they said Monkeypod Kitchen has the best Mai Tais in all of Hawaii! And quite possibly on a personal note, the world, if I might add. Exclusive to the Hawaiian islands, the restaurant has multiple locations across both Maui and Oahu and features farm-fresh, local ingredients within a regional island-inspired menu. Situated right along the beach, the ocean-view and open-air setting of its Whaler's Village location doesn't get any better than this. The restaurant gets busy but we were lucky to do a walk-in and only waited around ten minutes. We started with the Monkeypod Mai Tais, of course. What makes these cocktails stand out from the rest, aside from the perfect balance between its ingredients, is the light and airy honey-lilikoi foam topping. We also ordered the roasted chicken wings and the Bourgeois pizza which featured white sauce with fresh lobster, mother farm oyster mushroom. The wings were solid but basic; nothing really stood out about its simple seasoning of garlic, local rosemary, and red pepper. But the pizza was delicious, generously sized and its flavors complemented one another perfectly. Between the energetic, approachable vibes and great selection of food and cocktails at Monkeypod Kitchen, I'm already counting down the days until I can have another sip of their extraordinary Mai Tais again! read more

Monkeypod Kitchen - Monkeypod Mai Tai - New American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Sat on the outside patio and had an absolutely lovely time. The my tie is to die for just like everybody says. server was super nice. We started off with the lobster deviled eggs that were absolutely fire my husband got the Saimin that he really enjoyed. The fish tacos were so great!! read more

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NO KA OI was such a refreshing well balanced drink. Not overly sweet and well masking the alcohol flavor. The fresh herbal notes with a touch of honey like sweetness pairs so well with the tangy lime finish. It was small for $20 but very enjoyable for the earliest late night out I have ever experienced. Only in Maui. It was the last place to close which was sadly at 10pm so I just wish they were open a bit later. Walking distance from hotel strip. Very convenient. read more

We always make it a point to visit a Monkeypod for happy hour whenever Maui. Always pizzas and fries and occasionally other appetizers on the happy hour menu. The ambiance of this location is nice - open air, unless it's really hot. Servers are always friendly and welcoming. read more

Overall the food that we had was good except two things that I'll share at the end. All three pizzas that we had were delicious. I especially like the kalua pork and pineapple pizza since I like pineapple pizzas. Don't judge personal preference. The monkeypod mai tai was tasty as many have described it to be. We tried both the alcoholic and non-alcoholic, both were good so if you prefer no alcohol, you can choose that. There was a live band when we went which was nice and lively. What didn't go so well: 1) the chicken wings served were partially charred, charred that it tasted bitter that we started scraping. Surprised that they think it was reasonable to serve that. 2) even if you wait in line for them to call, it's assumed you should check in with them even when they haven't called you since we couldn't be seated on our first attempt in a timely manner until we asked (which they then readily said they could seat us now) but we were too annoyed by such treatment that we just left. Second time was better. So, tip to management, something has to be done to be consistent among the employees staffing the check in desk. read more

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A solid 4 stars. The food is average. The bar makes complicated drinks though the bartender doesnt really know to taste or fix them. The service is fast but kind. Worth going to, though not a game changer if you're from a food city read more

Food, service, ambiance was great. I got the pino Grigio, my husband the cream blonde beer. Both very good. He got the macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi and I got the fresh caught fish tacos. His dish was amazing, mine was good, but definitely just should have both ordered the Mac crusted fish. For dessert, strawberry cream pie, which we also should have ordered two of. We sat outside weather was perfect as always. Would definitely dine in again read more

Monkeypod Kitchen - Fresh Caught Fish Tacos & Organic Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi & Honolulu Beerworks, Kewalos, Cream Ale, - New American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Loved our experience here!!! Our server Mariel had great energy, was super knowledgeable about allergies/ gluten intolerance for our friend, and we felt so welcomed. My cattle company burger was so good. It doesn't come with fries so I upgraded to the garlic truffle fries for $5 and it was worth it. Nothing was left. I ate it so fast. My party had the chowder, flat bread, saimin, and pork tacos and no one had any complaints. My birthday was also the next day and I got a free pie on the house :) the banana cream was honestly not the best but it was free haha can't complain Will def be back whenever I'm back on Maui! read more

Monkeypod Kitchen - New American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Food, ambiance, hospitality 5 stars On one hand I hate to acknowledge this as the restaurant is super busy. But gosh Peter Merriman is a rock star in the business. On this visit to Maui went to Merrimans and Monkeypod. Both experiences were my favorites in my 10'days on the island. Drinks food. Hospitality 10. read more

We have been to this restaurant a few times now and every time is a great experience. The servers are lovely, they have extensive menu, and the food comes out relatively fast. Highly recommend the fish tacos and you can't go to Monkeypod without getting a Mai Tai!! We cannot recommend it enough! read more

Monkeypod Kitchen - Fish taco - New American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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My wife and I have tried to come here for the past couple of trips and every time, couldn't get a reservation, or were told the wait times would be 2+ hours to be seated. Like moths on an outdoor light, people swarm this place and the host stand and make it impossible to enter or exit the single entrance to this restaurant. A member of our party went super early to put our name in this time and we were seated (asked for 6 adults + a high chair) at a table that could barely fit 6 grown adults. When we asked to move, the waitress said we could then the manager came running over to tell us the table was actually taken by a group walking in now. We ordered ahead of our group and my wife later found out that she missed out on the special Chilean sea bass because the waiter didn't mention it. Overall, the waitstaff was aloof and rude about the table situation. Our chairs were also wet and there was bird poop on my sister's chair. I ordered the sausage goat cheese pizza and while it was good in the moment, didn't sit well with me afterward. We also had the shrimp skillet appetizer which was good. The ambiance of this open air restaurant is nice with live music and hawaiian decorations. Also, I think this place has one of the largest tap and wine lists I've seen at any place on Maui, which is cool. I think if there weren't so many people and the experience wasn't such a cluster (and the staff weren't in such a rush), I'd be more likely to lean towards three stars for this place. If I have any pull in our future dining choices here - I don't think we'll be back. read more

Our wait was just about 10 mins and we're sat as a party of six. server was quick and nice and suggested some drinks and appetizers since it was our first time. The fish sandwich & shrimp and lobster deviled eggs were good. the mai thai was great too! read more

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I loved this restaurant and I understand why it is as popular as it is! There is a line to leave your name down and you will be texted when your table is ready. If you are going prime time dinner, be prepared to wait 45-1.5 hr. Don't be discouraged! Walk around and browse inside some of the shops and your table will be ready in no time. We were quoted 45 minutes and our table was ready in 20. I don't know if that's normal or if it's because we ended up getting caught in a rain storm. The restaurant is beautiful. Located with unobstructed views of the ocean. We were lucky to get a table right by the window. It was amazing seeing the rain on the beach. There is loud fun music playing and even short intervals of live music. Such a plus! Our waitress was great and recommended the crusted mahi mahi to us. We wanted to try a few didn't things and we are so happy we listened to her. The mahi mahi was incredible! Being from California, Mahi mahi is something that is on every nice restaurant's menu so I have eaten it quite a bit. This mahi mahi actually stood out to both of us as some of the tastiest we have had. The crust was perfectly done. Not too cornmeal-y or thick. The fish was a great size and fresh. The sauce was incredible! Truly a memorable dish. The avocado and cucumber salad was so refreshing with the chili lime vinaigrette. Exactly what we were looking for! The deviled eggs were kind of an odd selection for us but w found them very tasty! I wish the bits of lobster were more generous because $26 is a little steep for some flakes. Substituting with langoustine or maybe crab could solve this! It was delicious though. Finally, always something sweet. We ordered the banana crème pie and it was delightful. The creme was light and airy, banana sweet and delicious, and the pie crust was flaky and homemade. A must try restaurant! I'm so happy we came!! read more

Monkeypod Kitchen - Banana crème pie - New American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Two stars for the atmosphere only. Food was burned. Ordered truffle oil fries that were burned and gnocchi that was also burned and doused in oil. It would have been okay if the service was good, but it was far from read more

Monkeypod Kitchen - New American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

The ambiance of the Monkeypod was pretty busy, with lots of diners and nearby shoppers. There was a fifteen minute wait if you wanted to get a table, but we were hungry off the plane. So we decided to grab some bar seats at Monkeypod. For drinks, we started with the Mai Tai and the Hazy IPA. The Mai tai was pretty good with a good pineapple kick. The bartender-server was very helpful with our food recommendations. We ended up ordering the following: Ravioli - 4/5 great appetizer. More creamy than anything else; with some herbs to balance out the the richness of the taro and the sauce. Fish Tacos - 3/5 the fish tacos were okay. The best one I've had is in Toronto Canada, strangely, and this one just didn't hit the mark. The server said it would be spicy, but for a Korean palette, it wasn't. Also, it seemed to be a little too vinegar forward than herb or spice. Tuna Melt Special - 4/5 toasted rye bread was delicious. The ahi tuna was pretty subtle, but the natural flavors of the pickles, lettuce, and tomatoes made it a nice sandwich overall. Overall, the best bite was the ravioli, and I might stick to the appetizers menu next time! read more

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Came here for dinner and put our name on the waitlist. The wait was around 45 minutes on a Thursday around 6pm. We ordered the broccoli salad ($17), kalua pork and pizza ($23), and the seafood special ($55 - Monchong with lobster mashed potatoes and unagi truffle brussel sprouts) The broccoli salad was pretty good. Interesting flavor and unique blend of olives, cranberry, and lemon vinaigrette. I asked for the dressing on the side, but the waitress recommended against it so we got the salad as is. However, the dressing/sauce was a bit much for me, so I would have preferred it on the side. The kalua pork and pineapple pizza was tasty especially with the pesto! It would have been better with more pork and a crispier crust. The crust did taste fresh and house-made The seafood special was delicious. It was fun to try a local Hawaii fish (Monchong). It was a white fish that was pretty tender. I was surprised we got a few little lobster pieces in the mashed potatoes. The brussel sprouts were way too salty, and I didn't notice anything special about the unagi truffle sauce. Overall a solid dinner. Note there is a 4% kitchen service charge. They validate parking for 2 hours, so that's nice. read more

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Everyone raves about this place and honestly it was tasty but overpriced in a place where everything is already expensive. The food was good. We had the broccoli salad whice was very interesting but good. Salty, sweet anf very diffrent than any broccoli salad I've ever had. Very good but not 20$ worth for sure. We also got the grilled fish tacos. Nothing extraordinary but again tasty. Fresh fish and light but nothing remarkable. No special sauces or salsa but good. Overall I wont think about the foods here...tho I would go back and try somthing else on the menu. Service was good. Views were pleasant. read more

Monkeypod Kitchen - Grilled fish tacos - New American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii