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    Monkeypod Kitchen

    4.0 (5.4k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    MONKEYPOD KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

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    Loud
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    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Fresh Island Fish Sandwich, kalua pork and pineapple pizza, house made gnocchi
    Keri N.

    Location is across of the hotels in Koolina and there is a small paid parking lot that is shared with other small shops. The area and restaurant is catering more to tourists that want american food with a local twist. There was nice live music by a local artist which was very nice but unfortunately there were so many flies all over the place. Thankfully they tried their best by having those portable fly fans on the tables to deter the flies. We started off trying their virgin maitai which was pretty good and not too sweet with their famous pineapple foam on too. Then we got their house made gnocchi which was very soft and complemented well with the spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms and pesto sauce. The kalua pork pizza with pineapple was really good and also had the pesto sauce inside that complemented the pork and pineapple well. Finally we got the fresh fish sandwich that tasted pretty decent, nothing amazing. We would've considered the macadamia nut crusted fish instead but didn't really want to spend over $50 on that one entree.

    Jalapeno Mashed Potatoes
    Paolo B.

    If you're in Ko Olina, there aren't many spots to grab dinner outside of the resort restaurants, so Monkeypod ended up being a spot we went to multiple times on our trip. We ate here our first night of the trip and had an amazing time. I wish I remembered our bartenders name but she was amazing and such a good vibe. We first went to monkeypod while in Maui, and I fell in love with their jalapeno mashed potatoes so I knew I had to get an order of that, and it was good as I remembered! Other things we ate that we enjoyed were the cast iron shrimp. Great flavor, the only problem is that it comes with like 4-5 shrimp, and they aren't large shrimp. Wish this dish came with more shrimp. The cheeseburger was good but not great. If you are craving a burger, this one definitely will satisfy that craving though. The catch of the day tacos were surprisingly good. The bulgogi tacos were solid but I'd opt for the fresh fish tacos instead. For dessert we tried their banana cream pie since it was popular. This one I didn't get the hype though, just an average piece of banana cream pie. For drinks, the mai tai is definitely the way to go. That lilikoi foam, so darn good! We definitely threw back a couple of these and enjoyed every sip. Overall, considering there aren't a ton of options in the area, this spot is great if you are looking to satisfy multiple different cravings. The live music at nights really elevates the experience and whoever was singing that day was amazing. Would I go again? definitely!

    Wood-Roasted Free Range Chicken Wings
    Cates D.

    We got invited to dinner at Monkeypod Kitchen with a big group of friends and their families, and I have to say it was such a great experience. The food was absolutely delicious -- very flavorful and surprisingly quick to come out considering the size of our group. Our server was amazing. She was so friendly, attentive, and made everyone feel welcome and special. She explained all the specials very well, and when a few menu items ran out, she was very apologetic and accommodating. I especially loved the rib eye and all the sides that came with the entrée. Everything was packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience with great food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. Would definitely come back again.

    Jenny T.

    This is a wonderful destination for a memorable family dinner while on vacation. From the moment we arrived, the lively atmosphere and live music created an inviting and relaxed island dining experience. The standout dish of the evening was undoubtedly the lobster deviled eggs -- a creative and indulgent twist on a classic appetizer. The richness of the lobster paired beautifully with the creamy filling, and it completely convinced me that lobster absolutely belongs atop deviled eggs. What truly elevated the experience, however, was the thoughtful and attentive service. The staff went above and beyond in making our table feel welcomed, especially by checking in on our little one and kindly offering complimentary buttery noodles, which was such a warm and appreciated gesture. Between the flavorful cocktails, well-executed dishes, and exceptional hospitality, the entire evening was a delight from start to finish. I would gladly return on my next visit to the island.

    Pete's Fresh Fish & Chips
    Rayne U.

    Eh, I think this place is hyped more than it should be. Service was ok... some delays in attentiveness for water refills, etc. The vibe is happening with live music, plenty of options for seating indoors or out. Food wasn't anything spectacular to be real. And prices were as to be expected for the location but truly not worth the meal. One and done, I'm good. Best part of the it all? Watching the train pass by!

    The fresh fish was DELICIOUS. The prices were reasonable to the quality and portion. Other pages were less
    Mitchelle G.

    What is delightful location. Many social media post advised us to have at least one meal here as opposed to our resort. We had two during our short visit. I will note that the prices were not significantly or even notably less than the prices at the resort, but it still made for a short walk and great service. If you are driving, there's plenty of parking in the plaza is nice to walk around. In an unrelated incident, someone had fallen and needed to go to the hospital. The staff were all attentive, but also not in the way. I believe that says something good about the vibe.

    Delicious Bulgogi Pork Tacos
    Sean G.

    Staff was super friendly and nice. Was happy to come by and check this place out. It was close to the resort that we were staying at. I know that they are a local chain I believe and there are a couple of locations but definitely didn't disappoint. We had a 14 month old and the minute we got seated, they let us know that they had complementary pasta and cheese coming out for the boy which I really appreciated. Didn't even know that this was a thing I wish that we had this everywhere. Food was delicious and the live music that we came into towards the end was great. Wish that we would showed up a little earlier to hear more of it.

    Scenery
    Shanetrious L.

    I visited this restaurant with a friend. Great views of the mountain and sky when it is clear out. Interior is a bustling tiki vibe and family friendly. The service was a little slow so we had to remind the waitress to come see us. But the food and drinks were good. The mai tai here is my favorite.

    Heliana M.

    What a cool place in Ko Olina. It was just a 20min walk from the last lagoon we were chilling at so we decided to walk there. We relished the burgers and fish and chips. Everything was delicious and grateful to have tried it out. The place is very expensive but they serve good food with local ingredients hence we came here for lunch. We thought it would be special so opted to spend a " fancy" meal here instead of the other choices nearby. We went for the above options since those were on the affordable side. The ambiance was lovely with live music, greenery and good food. Service was relatively fast and bathrooms were clean. However, we did not enjoy the fact that our waitress brought us tiny sips of beer we wanted to try before ordering. It felt really cheap/ stingy for them to do that and they only allowed 2 to try. Also when the burgers came they had put very little portions of mustard and ketchup. We had to kindly ask for more and then she brought us bigger portions. We enjoyed the choco cream pie, the lemon crunch and chocolate ice creams. Delicious all of them. Just left feeling they were a bit stingy with certain things. And when ur paying so much for lunch and we ordered nicely for all, it feels it was not needed to make customers feel that way.

    Banana Cream Pie
    Jenna S.

    *3.5* I haven't been here in years and I'm glad we decided to give this place another try. We came on a Saturday during happy hour - all appetizers were half off (excluding anything with seafood in it) and all pizzas were $16 vs ~$24 normal price. I got the kalua pork and pineapple pizza with fresh jalapeños, this was super good and crispy! Definitely my favorite meal of the night. The wings are also delicious here they are baked/grilled and very simple but full of flavor. The corn chowder was tasty although it wasn't very hot they replaced it with a hot bowl for us. In all honestly I cannot recommend this place outside of happy hour because they prices are a bit insane for the value, but keep in mind you are on resort grounds. Happy hour yes, dinner service pass. It can get quite loud in here and it is open air dining, the ambiance is not very intimate and it's more of a bar vibe.

    Lobster Deviled Eggs
    George C.

    5 star drinks place! I went here with the family primarily for celebratory drinks. I love that you are able to sit outside and there are umbrellas everywhere for shade. Drinks-wise we were not disappointed. The Mai Tai was especially good on a hot day, but there was something for everyone. The food had some shining moments. The lobster deviled eggs and all the salads we tried were fantastic. We found the pizzas and wings to be only ok. I would still recommend this place any day, but make sure you go during happy hour!

    Sarah C.

    This is our second Monkeypod location. We went to the Maui location a couple months ago. This experience was far better. We made reservations ahead of time for 6:30pm Monday. We walked across the street from Aulani and browsed the cute shops before checking in around 6:15pm. We were given a buzzer and were told our table will be ready around 6:30pm which it was. We were told to go upstairs and we were seated indoors in a cute booth. Our waitress Olivia was very sweet and was very nice to our 4 year old toddler. I got a cocktail - it's not on their website menu. It was very good. My husband got a beer. Both came out very quickly. Monkey Business Saimin - 13 locally made sun noodles, broccoli, chicken broth- Same last the maui location. Comes with quite a bit of noodles. They are thick and filling. Soup was light. Fresh Caught Fish Tacos - 31 chipotle mole (contains peanuts), salsa fresca, sour cream, cilantro, cabbage, corn tortillas - My husband also got a side of broccoli. It was very spicy for cooked well. Broccoli Salad - 19 house-made romesco (contains nuts), point reyes blue cheese, cranberry - I added chicken. Comes with two slices of flat bread. This was surprisingly good. Would totally get this again and not your routine salad. Chocolate Cream Pie valrhona dark chocolate pastry cream, laie vanilla whipped cream, homemade pie crust - This time we opted for the chocolate cream pie over the strawberry. This was insanely delicious.

    Monkeypod Mai Tai (Orgeat is macadamia nut instead of allmond)
    Michael V.

    Monkeypod Kitchen lived up to the expectations, especially since we were looking for options that were walking distance. The drinks were the highlight. They were strong, while tasting wonderful: - Mai Tai: The tartness of the honey-lilikoi foam (passion fruit) balanced out the sweetness perfectly - After Midnight: The grapefruit really came through, without being bitter/sour or acidic - Bartenders Special: Ube that tasted fresh and not artificial! - Manfuego: Requesting it without the chili pepper was a mistake; get it with the heat or skip it The food was hit-or-miss. The fish tacos were the favorite, which were mahi-mahi. The fish was fresh, and very well seasoned with a great citrus finish. Even the folks at the table who "do not like fish" were surprised by how good it was after a bite. We will likely order more seafood dishes next time. When it came to the service, Daniela was stellar! She ensured that we were taken care of throughout the evening, especially the kids, and her recommendations were spot on. Not to mention her patience; it was not our best showing, haha. There was live music, which we enjoyed while also being able to have conversations. We were at a bar height table, which was plenty big for the 6 of us. We will likely be back, since we were eying the happy hour options and the second floor was intriguing.

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    Ask the Community - Monkeypod Kitchen

    Is there free parking?

    The Ko Olina parking is free for 15 minutes, but anything after that you have to pay ($4.50 per hour).

    Do they have other soup option than just the vegan tortilla soup?

    Not seasonal soups. But the have fresh farm to table ingredients used in soups.

    When is Happy Hour?

    3:30-5:00pm

    Do they offer to go food?

    Yes

    Do they have parking?

    They do not have their own parking lot. You can pay to park in the lots surrounding the area.

    Do they have high chairs or Boosters?

    Yes!

    Do you have a brunch buffwt?

    No, they do not.

    How can I reserve for big party like 35 people?

    Call

    Are there healthy vegan options here? I'm looking for legit plant foods not processed faux cheese, oils etc... Thanks!!

    Lots of vegan options up the street at Nacho Daddy.

    Can you order happy hour items to go?

    No, I believe it is dine in only.

    Do they have a full take out menu?

    Yes, we were able to order from the full menu at the counter to take back to the hotel.

    Are there TV's to watch sports in the bar area? Will they have the Soccer championship games on? Where's a good spot otherwise?

    All the times I've been there I've never noticed TVs.

    Is proof of vaccine card or negative test required for happy hour and dining?

    Nope. That was all removed on March 25th

    Is this place dog friendly?

    Yes!

    Does this establishment accept at home self covid test to dine in?

    yes

    Require proof of vaccination?

    Yes. You must show a valid vaccination card to be seated, as is the case in all area restaurants.

    How long are the live music performances? 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, etc?

    I believe its during happy hour 330-5pm

    Do you deliver?

    No deliveries

    Is it best practice to make a reservation for Happy Hour or are walk-ins usually ok?

    Currently they are not taking reservations

    Are we able to bring a celebratory cake or cupcakes?

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    Five-One-Six

    Five-One-Six

    5.0
    (6 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Atmosphere is awesome. Service is amazing! Drinks are great…read more It's a great experience to go there. Hard to find the room so I recommend to ask how to get there

    My friend hosted a girl's night out here and I had no idea what to expect. I had heard of this…read moreplace from another friend who is a concierge so I put it on my "list of stuff to eventually try". Well, I didn't anticipate trying it so soon! We went on a Saturday, getting to the resort before 4:30 and then up we went with our special key from the front desk. We didn't have to use the key. When we got to the room, it is unassuming as it blends in with other rooms...except not. Followed the instructions on the door and it was so cool we closed the door and video taped it. I think it threw off the people working as they expected patrons. The walk in the hallway threw me off a little but after you walk through the small room...WOW. All I had to say was WOW. Because I had no expectation everything was so exciting. There was a "rooftop bar" feel to the place and the view was so nice. (Although I could do with less tree-view) It would have been nice to have been early enough to get seats at the railing but we didn't know you could get there before 4:30 and there was already a few groups there. Seating is first come first serve so we opted for a high top table tucked in the back that the 4 of us could sit and chat but still enjoy the view. I took a few photos but mostly enjoyed the ambiance and the girl talk. I don't know why I thought there would be light pupus but nope, no food. Just some olives and nuts. I wish I took photos of the drink selection menu because I don't remember what was in my drink. The names of the cocktails were fun though! I enjoyed a "Lifted 'Yota" which was fun and tasty. They also serve mocktails if you don't want to have the alcohol. All in all, I loved the experience we had and my friends and I look forward to coming back. I mean, there's an extensive beverage list and I must try something else!

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    Longhi's Ko Olina

    Longhi's Ko Olina

    3.6
    (837 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$$

    We were staying at the Marriott and this restaurant is on the bottom floor. Convenient with a nice,…read morerelaxing atmosphere. We split a Rueben sandwich on the day we arrived while waiting to check in. The sandwich and the fries were good but not spectacular. One morning we split the Egg White Omelette. It has spinach, feta and tomatoes. It was a solid omelette and the bread was toasted perfectly. We enjoyed sitting next to the Koi pond. Very relaxing. Folks are friendly.

    This review is long overdue, but we went to Longhi's for Mother's Day brunch and left feeling a bit…read moreunderwhelmed. One thing this restaurant definitely has going for is the setting. It's a beautiful outdoor and relaxing atmosphere. Unfortunately, the food and service didn't quite live up to the location. I ordered the fish and chips, while my boyfriend went with the Maine lobster eggs Benedict. We waited a long time for the food to come out, probably well over an hour. While I know it was a holiday and they were very busy, it still felt excessive. When my fish and chips arrived, it was a bit sad looking for the price. The fish itself was good with the tartar sauce, but the plate consisted of just two small pieces of fish and a modest serving of fries. On a more positive note, my boyfriend enjoyed the lobster eggs Benedict and had no complaints about his dish. Other people in our party though the food was just ok. Our server was nice in the beginning, but service became less attentive after our food arrived. We had to tag her down to get additional assistance or check-ins Since we came on a busy holiday, it's possible we caught the restaurant on an off day. However, between the long wait, portion size, and inconsistent service, the experience didn't quite justify the cost. While it's a very nice and higher-end restaurant, there are other brunch spots that offer better value and a more memorable dining experience.

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    Brick Oven Pizza

    Brick Oven Pizza

    3.4
    (887 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    I came here with my friends after one of them ran the Honolulu Marathon. He said this was his…read morefavorite spot and brought the entire crew along. This establishment is fairly large and have a regular seating tables area and a bar area. The bar area was pretty popping with people watching the on-going football game. (they do have tvs all over the bar so you should be able to watch in most seats. ​ It is fairly cold in here, like I was kind of freezing and had to grab a jacket from the car. Our server was super friendly and we got our orders in: We ordered: * Brick Oven "Super" Pizza: 7/10. We ordered this without black olives because I do not like black olives. This was okay. There were many toppings but since there were so many, there were much less of each topping (which meant that you'd really only get a tiny sprinkle of like beef for example). I felt like the pizza was just mediocre. The crust was unique, a twisted shape but it just made the crust more dense and not as enjoyable to eat for me as I liked a fluffier doughy crust. I also felt that there weren't enough cheese for the amount of toppings on this pizza. * Pepperoni, Sausage, and Jalapenos Pizza: 7.2/10. My friend ordered this so I didn't really eat as much of it. It was ok, same complaints regarding the crust. I think due to it having less toppings the cheese ratio was much better this time around. * Buffalo (Hot) Wings: 9/10, my friend said the main star of the show would be the wings and he was not lying! These wings were large and meaty compared to the tiny wings you'd often get at bars and most establishments. They were fried to perfection and tossed in the chosen sauce. The buffalo was perfect and I enjoyed it with ranch. * Lemon Pepper: 8.2/10, same positives, I just don't care for the lemon pepper flavor. * Garlic Parm: 9.2/10: same positives, I love the garlicky flavor of this wing along with the cheesiness from the parm. * Chicken Alfredo Pasta: 4/10. We do NOT recommend this. The chicken quality was terrible, it was like stringy. We think it is the premade chicken meant to be shredded for pizzas recooked into the pasta. The alfredo sauce was also not very good, just tasted poorly made and overly peppered. Honestly I would totally come back for the wings and only the wings. Recommend this spot to grab some wings and watch a game with some friends!

    Okay let me first start off my saying I am sad because I had really high hopes for this place :(…read more My family and I walk in, 3 adults and a toddler, the inside is full with 2 families of 6 still waiting as well to be seated. there were about 3 staff members just hanging out on the left side as we entered just staring at us, no greeting nothing, till my son walked up to them to let them know how many of us were dining in. The girl looked all confused, moved more slow than my toddler (sorry, but NO sense of urgency whatever). We'll after 10 mins of waiting we realized that it was because the guy who I guess was checking people in was in the bathroom. but geez, she couldnt helped him out. We asked if there was outside seating as the inside was already crowded and he checked and there was a table ready for us. Our waitress came gave us menus, didnt ask for our drink order than left. She came back maybe about 5-8 mins later to take our order, not before we requested if we could get water. Fastforward, like i stated at the beginning it was crowded on the inside when we walked in, well we get our food and mid way thru realize that our drinks were never filled, no one came out to ck on us or the other tables at that matter. We ordered extra carrots and celery that never came out, at that point I was like forget it. We needed boxes and refill of water since NONE came throughout our whole dinner. I decided to go get the boxes and request water, tell me why when I walked inside, the only table that was occupied was the party that was there in the corner. The rest of the place was empty and tell me why ALL the workers were literally just standing near the bar/kitchen. they see me walking in, no one seems to think "oh we havent checked on them" they waited till I approached them and asked for a box and water. Up until me going inside I gave them grace because like I mentioned I knew they were busy. But once I walked in and seen every single staff just standing there, I was disappointed. The food was good, but lets just say, the customer service was not it. Glad I got my fixed, as I havent eaten at Brick Oven in years, it will probably years before I come back....

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