From checking in to get a table to check out everything was fantastic! Very friendly service, delicious food and drinks- can't beat the view! We came for lunch. Fish & chips as well as the burger. A local brew and a zero proof pina colada. read more

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Wonderful happy hour 3-5. 1/2 off appetizer's, although you can't have that on any seafood on the happy hour. So out of like 10 appetizers, only 3 do not have seafood....... $15 pizzas but not the one with lobster. The pizzas were delicious. Got the mushroom truffle which I absolutely loved. And my friend got the pork. The pork had jalapeños and pineapple. The jalapeños had the seeds in them which made a bite with jalapeno fire!!!! Very spicy. Happy hour is $3 off wine. I had 2 glasses of wine and it was not a big pour, small pour. And $32 which is insane. I'd eat here again but skip the drinks We got to enjoy live music while we ate which was nice. The Temperature was perfect as well. Nice breeze. We had about a 30 min wait, which wasn't terrible read more

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A group of us decided to hit MonkeyPod in Waikiki on the beach for the happy hour specials. We put in for a reservation since there were six of us. A couple folks ordered drinks and the rest had water. The staff kept the water glasses full which was much appreciated. We ordered the food from the happy hour menu, we ordered truffle fries, Hamakua Mushroom and Truffle Oil pizza, Marguerite pizza and a Kalua Pork and Pineapple pizza. Loved the twice fried truffle french fries, they were great tasting. The pizza crust was light and all of the pizzas were fresh, light cuisine and excellent flavor. You get a great view of the ocean with attentive service, good drinks, live music and tasty happy hour dishes at a reduced price. read more

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So this place was recommended by one of my co-workers and our tour guide. At first we were hesitant to try it but decided to anyway since people rave about it. We wanted to be seated at the balcony and was told it was going to be a wait which we didnt mind since we had nothing going on. Our server was non chalant. We ordered the lobster deviled eggs for appetizers which came with 4 pieces of half an egg. The market price for an 8 oz lobster tail is $58. With that being said, we basically paid half of that for less than an ounce of lobster. For our main entrees, we ordered the Baja style fish tacos which came with 3 soft tacos. The flavor was there. I like that they give you a big chunk of fish but its nothing extraordinary. My partner got the seared ahi steaks which he said was overall good but he had higher expectation for the price point. The food wasnt bad at all and we do not mind paying for food, its just not worth the price. We paid almost the same at Hula Grill but service and food was way better. Unfortunately we will not be back here if we are in Waikiki read more

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You're definitely paying for the ambiance here - and it's worth the visit. Primarily outside patio seating with perfect sunset views and also a view of Diamondhead. Food was very good - the Jawaiian chicken was some of the best we had during our vacation. The Monkeypod Mai tai didn't live up to the hype for me. And with the pineapple shortage during our stay, they couldn't make a lava flow. The potstickers were just ok. Poke tacos were good. Service from Richard was excellent. He was friendly and tolerant of me. :) My reservation overlapped for the time of the sunset and we didn't get a table of the rail since I'm sure everyone was trying to do the same thing. Next time, I would just book a table just past sunset since we had seen so many already. It looked to be easier to get a table during that time. read more

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Food: Lobster, mushroom pizza had a good ratio of toppings where it wasn't just crust at the end. Taro ravioli didnt have a strong flavor. Bulgolgi tacos were good as well. Key lime pie was tart yet balanced. Atmosphere: definitely need reservations and try to get a table seaside to watch the waves during your meal. Parking: valet parking for $15 with validation for 4 hrs. read more

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We had reservations for my husbands birthday and I was pleasantly surprised to get an amazing seat right at the Waters edge in the far right corner. We were able to see the waves hit the sand and the sun set beautifully. It is located inside the Outrigger, which is a beautiful hotel. We got there early, but there's plenty of seating around to wait. We opted for the bar by the pool, which is great by the way. As we walked in, we can hear the nice music being played by a live musician. You can hear the music throughout the restaurant as there are speakers throughout. We started off with a pork and jalapeño pizza as an appetizer. The crust is thin, but soft and crunchy and the cheese was so good. The jalapeños added a great touch to the pork as well. I ordered the Bulgogi tacos, which were amazing. I will say it did take a while for our main course and I noticed that my food come out a bit cold, but it was still really good. I think our waiter noticed our food took a while to arrive because he did apologize for the delay. My husband got the fish sandwich which was very juicy and tasted great. All the flavors and textures went really well together. They surprised him with his choice of pie for his birthday. He decided on the banana cream pie and it was delicious. The bananas tasted very fresh and the pie wasn't overly sweet. Overall, we had a great experience. Our waiter was very friendly and checked on us often. I definitely recommend this spot. read more

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We visited Monkeypod Kitchen last night for dinner and waited 45 minutes for a table. During that time, we waited at the bar and enjoyed some yummy mocktails. The bar can definitely get busy, but I enjoyed my non-alcoholic mai tai, and the bartender was very helpful and friendly. Listening to live music and looking at Diamond Head and the rest of the beach during sunset were great! Unfortunately, the bar was the only highlight of our visit. We were seated at the far end of the restaurant, closest to Diamond Head. The heat of the kitchen kept pouring out (despite being several tables away). This made our visit unbearable. Food was slow to arrive and just fine - bad value, but on par for Waikiki. Service was non-existent. read more

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We went here twice for breakfast (vouchers came with the room we purchased) and once for dinner. Dinner was mid but breakfast was worth it both times. It's quieter at breakfast and both times we're able to snag a table by the water with a phenomenal view. The first time we went my partner and I both got the classic breakfast & a lilikoi & blueberry flapjack which was a perfect amount of food. The 2nd time I switched it up & got the greek yogurt bowl. The apple banana, granola & honey were amazing. & both of us wanted more POG -- it was so fresh! The lilikoi butter on that flapjack was out of this world. Servers were kind and efficient (albeit it wasn't busy and we knew what we wanted!) Would do it again for breakfast definitely. Prices were quite steep but what you'd expect in Waikiki. read more

The atmosphere here is an absolute 10/10. Monkeypod sits right along the ocean, offering gorgeous views that make the entire dining experience feel special. If you come during sunset, be prepared -- the sun can be blinding at certain angles, so sunglasses are definitely recommended. But once you settle in, the ocean breeze is unbeatable and truly sets the tone for a beautiful evening. Service for us was just average. We arrived about 10 minutes before happy hour and placed our drink orders immediately. Unfortunately, our drinks didn't arrive until well after happy hour had already begun, yet we were still charged full price. Not the end of the world, but definitely a little disappointing. As for the food... I've never been more let down by a menu with such potential. We tried the poke tacos, taro ravioli, chicken wings, and truffle fries. Every single dish was completely flavorless -- bland to the point where it was genuinely surprising. Nothing stood out, nothing was seasoned, and nothing made us want to order again. Overall, Monkeypod is worth visiting for the view, the ambiance, and maybe a cocktail while soaking up the ocean breeze. But I personally would not return to eat here again. The atmosphere is stunning -- the food, unfortunately, is not. read more

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The food and mai tai were delicious. I had the lobster deviled eggs, the truffle fries, and the fish tacos. A place that would be my go to if I lived on island. read more

Good food, refreshing drinks, and a pretty view of the ocean! The menu was full and everything we got was good. read more

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Took a friend who is from out of town to Monkeypod for dinner. I had never been so it was a new experience for us both. We had a great time. It was a Tuesday night but really crowded. I made reservations and was promptly seated at my reservation time although we got there a little early. There was a dude playing the ukulele & singing which was awesome. It's inside the Outrigger hotel so there's a mix of patrons. But you can just go through the bottom level of the outrigger to get to the restaurant in the back. There's valet parking which I wish we did. I ordered some taro ravioli for an appetizer and they were delicious with a bit of spice I liked. I had the fish & chips which were excellent, crispy on all the right parts, and delicious in the middle. They were also well seasoned. No soggy fries. 10/10 no notes. My friend had the fish tacos and she was equally impressed. My friend had a birthday coming up and they even brought here a free slice of pie with a candle which I thought was a nice touch. The place is huge and it can get loud. But I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place to anyone wanting a good meal. read more

Not very ono Although the place has a wonderful view, the server was fine, and our waters remained full, the food was not very good, especially for the price. Our pork bulgogi tacos were way too saucy, so much so that they were hard to eat. 2 of our 5 meals were these tacos, so we ended up paying and getting dinner #2 elsewhere. read more

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Pro: Food was tasty! Drinks were strong. Cons: they ran out of their specials at 7:30pm! Very loud read more

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First time at Monkeypod kitchen in Waikiki! I have eaten at the original Monkeypod kitchen, but this location is much better!! See that review for further details. I know what you're thinking, it's located in Waikiki so you have to deal with additional headache of parking, but it was worth it. My husband and I came here for lunch and I had Pete's fish and chips and and he had the fresh caught fish tacos. We split the strawberry cream pie for dessert. The fish and chips were so good! The fish had a tempura batter which was light and not too thick. The fish was perfectly cooked and was moist and not dry at all! It came with a malt vinegar aïoli which hit the spot and the fries were crispy and tasty. Everything came out piping hot. My husband also enjoyed the fish tacos. Fish is super fresh. For dessert, we had the strawberry cream pie. It's mostly cream with a thin layer of strawberries over the top, but it was very refreshing and not too sweet. Perfect dessert to end a relaxing lunch. Our waiter was very attentive, and gave us good suggestions for lunch options. Definitely want to come back and try some other things. Also the prices for lunch seemed much more reasonable than the dinner prices I remember at the original restaurant. read more

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The hostesses were not overly friendly- we had a reservation and if we could sit next to the windows and they said no- that they were not using those tables but 10 minutes later seated several people there- kind of odd. I had the fresh fish tacos-they were dry dry dry and lacked flavor- I didn't even finish them, and considering the price it is a real bummer. My husband and friend had the pizzas- again a let down- one was way over cooked the other with the pork was only okay. For the price- just go someplace else read more

Monkey Pod has good quality food with beautiful ocean views and ambiance. Their prices are awful though. Typically Waikiki restaurant food I suppose. Last visit we ordered the keiki grilled fish with rice and broccoli that was bomb! Price $25- $30 plate for a children's menu but was a healthy portion. read more

What bc a great view live music open restaurant great cold beers I heard the mai tais were a hit too . Aloha read more

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Highly recommend Monkeypod Kitchen for a great brunch with overlooking the Diamond head and amazing blue water of Waikiki. Service was spectacular thanks to Zackary!! We ordered a few drinks and they were all tasty. The best part was the food. We ordered the following: Kalua pork and pineapple pizza Fish tacos Food was delish. Tip: they have a happy hour from 330-5pm! We gotta go back to check out during happy hour. read more

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Monkeypod was referred to us visitors for wonderful mai tais and the views (directly on the ocean). It's in one of the many Outrigger hotels in Waikiki, which isn't hard to find. It's just a little maze to get from the street to the restaurant entrance. It was a little late past dinner service so we were able to be immediately sat against the glass wall to take in the sunset/ evening ocean views. Our server Emily was the best - nice to chat with and genuinely seems like a cool human. She walked us thru the food and drink menu but 2 of us 3 musketeers were there just for drinks (Mai Tais). One got the fresh fish tacos since she hadn't eaten yet and they looked amazing (she said they were just that). The second round - my friends were feeling adventurous and each got a White Walker (gin, coconut drink) at her recommendation. that wasn't horrible (I got a sip), but I'm glad I got another Mai Tai. Chalk another reason why Emily is a cool human - she offered us a slice of the house rice breaker pie because she loved our vibes. You can't say no to homemade pie. If we were there longer probably would have returned just to sit in Emily's section and enjoy more of the menu and her good vibes. read more

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We wanted a restaurant with a nice ocean view and Monkeypod was a great choice. It's located inside the Outrigger near the back of the hotel. The restaurant is huge with large open area to see the ocean. There are a couple of tables right along glass wall. The view from the tables were gorgeous. We loved looking out at the blue waters and see the waves splashing along the wall. The menu was more modern Hawaiian food. We got the poke tacos, kalua pork pizza, and lobster pasta. We also got the kids saimin and burger. The pizza was great. The pesto, pork and pineapple paired well together. The lobster and fish pasta were fresh, and the lobster tender. The kids loved the saimin noodles and the burger was also a hit. We also got some mai tais and the alcohol was definitely in there! Service was great and loved their vibe. They were very accommodating of some of the request we made. Couple of things to note is that the restaurant does have a special valet pricing of $15. And the bathrooms closest to the restaurant are the don't require a keycard to enter. read more

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4 stars for the Lilikoi mai tai - strong and tasty! 3 stars for the food Our group got 2 orders of fish and chips, a pizza and fish tacos. Everything food-wise was just mediocre. Service was friendly and quick. View was awesome. Definitely recommend going during sunset for pretty views! read more

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Not only was the food delicious at Monkeypod, their award winning Mai Tai was delicious!! We heard a lot about the famous Mai Tai from Monkeypod and wanted to give it a try. The Mai Tai is unique as it has lilikoi foam on top. The tart flavor of the foam mixed with the drink itself was super unique and tasty. We got the macadamia crusted fish and the fish and lobster pasta. The crusted fish was delicious and super tender. The pasta was delicious as well, although wasn't as unique as other dishes were. The lobster on the pasta was extremely tender and cooked perfectly! Overall, I would highly recommend checking out Monkeypod and getting a mai tai at the very least! read more

Monkeypod Kitchen - Macadamia crusted fish and lobster and fish pasta - Tacos Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Born and raised but first time eating at Monkeypod. I like the variety of veggie options, fresh local flavors, and some interesting twists on comfort foods. We decided to try the avo cuke salad, taro ravioli, cornbread, and gnocchi. Flavors were interesting, though no real stunners if I'm being honest. Was mind of unfortunate actually, but it was still good. Not so good was the portion sizes and price. $9 for two pieces of cornbread is not the jam. Still, it's Waiks and fancy kine, so I get it. Plus, this not Zippys. We did take out (40 minute wait no can), but the service was exceptional. read more

Not great. Not bad. A bit over priced. They act very snooty at the front desk, we were 10 min late- got an attitude and talked down to. We had an 80 year old on a walker and kids, soo took a bit. Location directions send you to side of building and make you hike around. No clear signage to alert people around the building where to go. Sat at a table and got repeatedly soaked by water, we were only people sat out there... possibly on purpose. Chicken dish was great. Server was nice, but slow. I like this place besides the staff. A few of the workers here need a talking to about how to talk to and treat customers.. read more

Really great spot. Can't beat the beautiful ocean view. The ambiance is the what really makes the place. It really makes it worth the wait to sit along the water. Mai tais are a must and they have a great happy hour menu. Make sure to come during their live music as well read more

I've been to Monkeypod on Maui numerous times so I thought it'd be a good idea to give this newer location a try. The food quality is pretty much the same- go for the pizzas and their famous mai tai. The views are great, it's literally right on the beach. Everyone from the host and the servers are amazing and welcoming. It's a pretty large restaurant but can get crowded around happy hour, so I would suggest making reservations instead of walking in. read more

Monkeypod Kitchen - Mai tai - Tacos Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

MK is the all day dining option at the Outrigger Reef Waikīkī next to our condos. I went to the MK in Lahainā and was not impressed. On the other hand, this location not only has a great view of the beach, it also has great service. Geoffrey was a super cool bartender, and took great care of us. We didn't have food, but maybe next time. They had Fortaleza tequila that is hard to get at the liquor outlets, or at your neighborhood bar. The bar area is real nice and long. You have access to the full menu. I look forward to returning the next time I visit home. read more

Monkeypod Kitchen - Bar - Tacos Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I wanted to love this place, but the food was simply okay for what we paid for. We did get seated near the ocean views so that was a major bonus. The cocktails were also quite good. We've gone to Monkeypod Kitchen in the past on the Maui island and had a great experience, so when we saw one here we wanted to go back. Unfortunately the two locations don't really compare. The broccoli side was too heavily seasoned and the margarita pizza was quite basic and the tomato sauce used was more sweet than acidic. My husband got the fish tacos, which I think he liked, but wasn't necessarily over the moon about. For dessert, I really wanted to try one of their pies and we ended up picking the strawberry one. Other than the thinly sliced strawberries tasting fresh, the rest of the pie was more whipped cream than anything else. From other photos posted on Yelp, I thought there'd be more of the crust to eat with it to balance out the cream, but nope! The crust was quite a thin line of almost no existence. Overall, the atmosphere, ocean views, cocktails and wait service was good / amazing, but the food itself really was a let down. And honestly, if it wasn't for us sitting so close to the views I probably would have given this a lower rating. read more

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The service here is excellent and make you feel welcome for sure! This place is definitely worth the hype. I got one of the pizzas and it was so good. The drinks are also very good. read more

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Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!!! We went here through a suggestion from our daughter. She had been to the location on Maui and fell in love with it. We went for breakfast and had a great experience. I got the The Cure-Sun noodles, kalua pork, poached egg, red chili, chicken broth, ginger, bok choy, mushrooms, red onion, carrots, bean sprouts. This was so amazing!!! My wife got The Classic-Eggs your way, smashed potatoes, and choice of house-made breakfast sausage, duroc pork bacon, or avocado. Another great choice. The dining room has ocean front seating. We sat along a glass wall with amazing views of the ocean. Absolutely beautiful!! Our servers took care of everything! Service was fast and friendly. Probably the best service we had while on Oahu. Great job! read more

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It's a popular place and expect a wait. Very worth it. Great views and open air but covered. I had the lobster pasta which was perfect! And the drink was really yummy. read more

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Service was amazing! I ended up having to take my food for takeout but the server was extremely accommodating and conversational as I waited for my whole table to arrive. The pork pizza was delicious. I'm not a fan of work but this one was soft and tender. It melts in your mouth. The peppers added to the texture and flavor. I'd definitely recommend this spot! They have an amazing outlook as well read more

Monkeypod Kitchen - pork pizza - Tacos Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We were lucky enough to score a spot at the bar with our 2 kids. Kyle was our server and bartender and he was kind and sweet with us and we had an awesome meal. Highly recommend the Ahi tuna dinner, it was ahhhmazing! He also introduced me to my new favorite bourbon drink, loved my Paper Plane Can't wait to come back!! read more

Rolled up to Monkeypod Kitchen with some sharp valet parking. Felt like an absolute boss. We had to wait a few minutes past our reservation, but that's fine. We were then taken to our table with water in a pitcher waiting, which I have mixed emotions about. The first item ordered was a Monkeypod Mai Tai, which included: kula organic silver and dark rums, lime, house-made macadamia nut orgeat, bols orange curacao, and honey-lilikoi foam. I was not a fan of it but my girlfriend enjoyed it. We then ordered the Bourgeois Pizza, which included: fresh lobster, hamakua wild mushroom, parmesan, white sauce, organic local thyme, and garlic. We ended up splitting the pizza, which was a good idea because it was a lot of food. The pizza was delightful, but not scrumptious. The cheese overpowered everything, making the lobster almost obsolete. There was plenty of lobster, they just loaded the za with cheese. Overall, the atmosphere was pleasant and the vibes were super chill. The service was adequate and the music was a little loud for my taste, especially at a mellow, sit-down restaurant. The location is in a hotel right by the ocean, which I imagine as beautiful; we had a late night reservation. I highly recommend, and would definitely go back, but would not order the same meal. 8.3/12 read more

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Always a great place for a Waikiki meal. This is the fourth MPK location I've been to and probably my favorite. I had their special which tonight was the seafood curry. Loved it. Great food and amazing food and service. The live music tonight was so good that I at first thought it was pre-recorded. read more

Monkeypod Kitchen - Mai Tai - Tacos Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We came here on both a friend's referral and reputation. Sadly both were wrong. The food mediocre at best. Definitely nothing special. We had a Caesar salad, the fish tacos, broccoli, the mushroom truffle pizza and wanted the jerk chicken but the "ran out". Nothing wrong with the service, our waitress Ashley was friendly and attentive. The food was just bad. The cost high. Eat elsewhere. read more

The macadamia nut crusted fish was fantastic, full of flavor without the included beurre blanc sauce. The crust was fantastic and the fish was clean and seasoned perfectly. The accompanying garlic rice was also delicious and likely heavily drenched in butter. We tried the fish and chips and while the fries were fine, the fish and the batter was just okay. read more

Monkeypod was a great place to have a birthday dinner! My husband requested a table by the water but not too close, in case the sun was too hot, and the staff delivered a perfect view. The service was phenomenal and they even brought out a complimentary dessert for the celebration :) We tried the Jawaiian Jerked Chicken and Hamakua Wild Mushroom & Truffle Oil Pizza. Both dishes were absolutely out of this world, especially the pizza. Was a very nice experience! read more

Monkeypod Kitchen - Hamakua Wild Mushroom & Truffle Oil Pizza, and Jawaiian Jerked Chicken - Tacos Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii