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  • 5/5 Jenn D. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow, this place is amazing. My husband and i went with friends while in town and we were all impressed. The fish and chips "were the best I've ever had" according to my husband. Myself and 2 friends got the fish or steak special of the day and both were superb. The best part was dessert though. Strawberry, chocolate and banana pies for the table and great reviews for them all. Did take any photos of the meal but the desserts were def picture worthy.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Henry D. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a wonderful experience here. Our waitress was a delight wish we could have her at every place we visit. Mai tai was delicious. Poke tacos were amazing. The pork and pineapple pizza was good and the wings have a nice dry rub that balances the heat nicely. The coconut pie was not overly sweet which made us love it as well. If near by recommend trying.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shuborno B. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is just awesome. We (accidentally) came for Happy Hour. We had some great drinks. The poke taco appetizer was fresh and delicious. The coconut clam chowder was hearty with huge chunks of potato, and with a bit of a Thai spin with the coconut milk. The bread they served on the side was so fluffy and nice. The lobster deviled eggs were okay, but I'd skip them in future - plenty of lobster, but too much yolk without a lot of interesting seasoning. The service was A+. I ended with an amazing Hazy IPA from Beerlab. We will come back for lunch in a couple days.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jiyeon P. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a great place. Best service ever! I feel so sorry that I forgot her name.. I think it was Jillian..(?) so sorry but she was the best! So nice and friendly and warm. Thank you so much. We were having honeymoon trip and she gave us the best service. I really enjoyed the place and everything. I could feel love from food :) Thank you so much again and I’m looking forward to try more food at Monkeypod! I really recommend Monkeypod. You should visit 😊😊
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christina Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful service and the live music made the evening even more special! We ordered their popular and tasty mai tai and a martini, poke tacos, truffle fries, fish tacos, fish n chips, and their amazing macadamia nut dessert! From the hosts to the server, musician, and chefs, we loved dining at this restaurant- highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa K. 2 years ago on Google
    We love taking out of town guests to Monkeypod. The restaurant has enough menu options to make everyone happy. We recently took my in laws who loved the decor, lush landscaping, and live music. We order the lobster deviled eggs every time we go and the strawberry pie is to die for. Recently we ordered their seafood pasta special and split the entree. We love sharing a few items each time we go so that we can try everything. The staff is always very accommodating when we ask to share, and provide great service overall.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Asad A. 1 year ago on Google
    We stopped by for lunch, just a quick 20 minute wait. The food was really good, the staff even better. the kids really enjoyed the train driving by. Definitely try the coco corn chowder soup and fish and chips. Top it off with banana creme pie.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stuart C. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow what can we say that the locals don't already know so this is for the visitors like us. We arrived in Hawaii today to visit family and celebrate our 21st anniversary. Our family guide brought us here fir dinner after a LONG flight ✈ from Summerville SC and I have to say this place was great. Food was fresh and tasty and the staff was great also. Loved the atmosphere and the Mai Tais was awesome definitely different from home. Pete's Fish and Chips and Garlic Fries very good 👍 😋. This place made our first night Fantastic. Thanks to the staff who made this a wonderful time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Coral M. 1 year ago on Google
    Super friendly service, amazing drinks, and delicious food! Our table of two was given a 30 minute wait and we ended up being sat in 15. Our server was super friendly and gave her recommendations. We ended up getting Pete's Fish and Chips (We got garlic aioli fries) and the Lobster Fettuccine Pasta. Both were amazing! Definitely coming back here to try those poke tacos (Other tables had them and they looked perfect)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 D D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, great service, amazing happy hour. $12 for delicious pizzas. $12 awesome cocktails. Others apps 1/2 off. The wings are good the pumpkin raviolis are to die for. This place is legit and a must go in the area. And the cream pies...trust me and save room for dessert.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raymond T. 9 months ago on Google
    The food was amazing and the service was very good. My only recommendation, is to get more air movers for the upper level. The sun on the second deck can be brutal. We loved the farm to table food and it was amazingly prepared. The steak special was, hands down, the best I had on the island.

  • 5/5 Russell A. 7 months ago on Google
    We had a wonderful birthday celebration for our 19 year old granddaughter tonight at MonkeyPod Kitchen. The decor is inviting and relaxing. Our waitstaff, Joey, took good care of us the whole night through. He always had a smile on his face and was very helpful when ordering. Our food came out freshly prepared and locally sourced in what seemed like mere seconds. All the food was appetizing and delicious. Joey took the lead when time to celebrate the birthday girl with lighting the candle on the Matcha Cream Pie. Would definitely go again to this popular restaurant...awesome vibes here.

  • 4/5 Ann V. 5 months ago on Google
    Monkeypod Kitchen is a popular spacious restaurant in the Ko Olina resort. They have fantastic happy hour specials which rival other restaurants in the area. I was a bit disappointed with the wings appetizer, all drumsticks 🍗and somewhat burnt/excessively charred. 😕 But our server was attentive, and it is a lovely spot with beautiful views. I would go back but wouldn't order the wings. The pizzas were tasty 😋 and part of the happy hour specials.

  • 5/5 Mark H. 6 months ago on Google
    Convenient restaurant if you are staying at Aulani resort. Food is good, nice atmosphere and the service is great. The Broccoli salad is as tasty and different but small, be aware. The smoothie was excellent

  • 4/5 Alex schulz (. 9 months ago on Google
    The place had a nice vibe, good food, and friendly service. The food was good, the fish was fresh and delicious. Very tender and smooth. The pizza was nice and cheesy. The steak was buttery smooth, tender, and melts your mouth. The service was nice, but the interaction felt a bit forced. They were kind and always made sure our drinks were always topped off. The atmosphere is better for those who are in an upbeat mood or would like to party. Not really a family-oriented restaurant at night. Still, an amazing place to eat at but it will be loud while there at night.

  • 5/5 Shaheen 4 months ago on Google
    Food was so delicious. The poke tacos are phenomenal, the mai tai was the best I’ve had, and the live music provided a great ambiance. Service was amazing. Glad I spent my evening here

  • 5/5 Henry Z. 5 months ago on Google
    Amazing. One of the highlights of my trip to Oahu. The food here is simply great - order any of the seafood and you can’t go wrong. The pies are GREAT! Had the coconut one and it was too good. The service is also really high quality. Definitely one the best restaurants in the area.

  • 4/5 M B. 5 months ago on Google
    First food and drink experience in Hawaii. We saw a couple talk about how great this restaurant is in a YouTube video and specifically about their Happy Hour. We landed in Oahu (first time for us) and drove straight to Monkeypod Kitchen as it is located right across the street from Disney’s Aulani Resort where we are staying. We each ordered the Mai Tai (2 x $13 happy hour price)as we had not had one before, and we shared a flight of beer ($18 happy hour price) . We chose three beers and let the bartender choose the 4th one. For food, we ordered a Kayla Pork & Pineapple Pizza ($22) and Poke Tacos ($24). The pizza was good…if you enjoy pork, this had a nicely flavored pork. The pesto sauce was very mild and we did not have jalapenos on the pizza as it usually is served. This was a good pizza although, I would have enjoyed stronger flavors. I would still order this again. The Poke Tacos were really good. Our bartender was Chandel and she was pretty awesome. In the beer flight, she chose our 4th one which was called Honolulu Brew Works Kewalo’s Cream Ale which was the best of the four on our beer flight and really really good. In fact we left the restaurant and bought some in cans to take back to our room at the resort to enjoy throughout the week.

  • 4/5 Clau A. 11 months ago on Google
    We all liked own dishes and pizzas. Although the fist pizzas was delicious and perfectly made, we ordered a second and it was not so well cooked and the truffle taste missing. The coconut cake was also fantastic:)

  • 4/5 Todd C. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was good. A little over priced. It was a nice place. Service was great. Food just needed some more flavor.....salt..... If you tell me something is garlic.. I want to taste garlic.. At least smell it.

  • 5/5 Louie O. 11 months ago on Google
    5 minute wait at 330pm, just in time for happy hour! Ordered pizzas, poke tacos, truffle fries and mai tais. All of it was delicious. Live music was pleasant and provided nice ambiance. The hostess staff and our server all provided a great experience and we will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Frank E. 11 months ago on Google
    One of my favorite places to go. My wife and I stop for happy hour and enjoy the atmosphere and the staff. There is always fantastic live music playing and it is quite relaxing. Alycia is out favorite server and always request her section when we go. I think the food is fantastic and have never had anything bad. Great place, I hope you enjoy!!

  • 5/5 Kevin M. 10 months ago on Google
    Great spot for a quality meal. The staff is super friendly and their menu has a big enough variety to satisfy most tastes. I had the Ono and Scallops special and it was amazing. My mother had the gnocchi which was made in house and she said they melted in her mouth. And my wife had the Margherita pizza and she loved it. This place will definitely be on the radar the next time we're here.

  • 4/5 A. T. 1 year ago on Google
    5stars for the ambiance. The waitress is nice, service is a bit slow. 3 stars for the food since they are pricey and portion is quite small for the price. We only enjoy the Pork Bulgogi tacos and the beer. The beer is very good. Fish and chips a bit dry, the fish is tiny. We expect the pizza could be better but nothing special, the flavour combination did not blend well.

  • 4/5 Malaysia C. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was good, but it definitely wasn't worth the cost for what you got (my eggs were $21). The atmosphere was really nice, though, and the outdoor seating area is well shaded. There is limited pay-to-park out front, so make sure to make a reservation and get there kind of early

  • 5/5 Jenny S. 1 year ago on Google
    First time visit. Beach bar vibe with a $$ menu but fresher ingredients. Cocktail was good but fairly small for $16. Probably would’ve bought another if it were a $12 cocktail or it were larger. Truffle fries were tasty , pork tacos were absolutely delicious, burger wasn’t eaten & instead replaced with another taco order because it was sent back twice cooked to the incorrect temp. Mina (sorry , hope I got the name correct) was a phenomenal server ! Look , I still rate this 5*’s because things don’t always need to be perfect , its more about the way the imperfect is dealt with & they excelled at customer service for us tonight. On that alone , I’d return.


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  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
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    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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