Went to Monkeypod Kitchen for lunch today, and it was everything people said it would be! Of…read morecourse, I had to try their famous Mai Tai, and OMG!!! It was SO delicious! Let's just say I enjoyed THREE in 15 minutes! We also ordered the fish and chips and fish tacos, and both were delicious! Great food, excellent service, and a fantastic spot to enjoy lunch in Maui. Definitely lived up to the hype! Highly recommend!

In short, an already mediocre dinner was spoiled by a pushy waiter who gave us lousy service, kept…read moretrying to force more drinks on us and complained about the tip... an extra mandatory 4% tip for the kitchen on top of it! I've been to the Monkeypod kitchen in Ko'Olina, Oahu, and I have nothing but positives to say about that location. When my father wanted to take the family to this particular location on Maui I was looking forward to it. Unfortunately, we were severely let down. When we sat down, main server asked me probably 3-4 times if I wanted anything other than water, and finally I caved and got a maI tai. After I finished it, he asked me another 3-4 times if I wanted another one, despite me telling him I was good after the first one. I appreciate attentive service, but the guy was incessant and trying to upsell us. As far as dinner goes, Food started to trickle out slowly over the next 5-10 minutes, and it was clear that the kitchen wasn't organized. I ordered the bulgogi tacos, one of my favorites at the other location. Unfortunately, they were lukewarm. The worst part was, they completely forgot about my father, who only ordered fries, and when he received them, they were lukewarm, limp and soggy. After my father asked for the tab, he noticed there wasn't a mandatory tip included for the wait staff, but there was actually a separate 4% tip for the kitchen. Since when is this a thing? How about you pay your kitchen a livable wage and quit putting it on the customers? So my father refused the pre-selected 20% tip and tried to put in a "custom" tip of 16% of the bill, which when added to the 4% would have been a total of 20% - in my opinion pretty generous, considering the lackluster service. Here's where it got bad. The server was practically breathing down his neck while he entered his tip, and when he was handed the payment gizmo because it wouldn't take the tip amount, loudly exclaimed "That's not enough!" and then threw it down on the table and stormed off. How demeaning and embarrassing! Is this how you treat customers here? I helped my mortified father figure out how to make the machine accept his tip (despite my suggestion that we drop the amount down to a penny) and we left without another word. Monkeypod, shame on you for: - embarrassing my father, who is a very generous man, - employing wait staff that openly demeans their customers, - serving us mediocre, lukewarm food, - and demanding an extra 4% for the kitchen that didn't take any pride in what they made. What a shame.

2026 update: Incredible as ever. Tiana is still the best…read more The panna cotta dessert is vegan, we still liked the mushroom salad, and the cauliflower dish changes all the time but is always amazing. The Szechuan garlic noodles have a decent zing to them and the numbing spice does get your lips and tongue (my dad and I like it, my mom does not) The snap pea cocktail is so interesting and refreshing. I love it. Every drink is super well balanced. We also enjoyed the pandan one and the night's special, which activated all your tongue's taste receptors. Adding more photos to my old review!

New fav restaurant on Maui!…read more Tiana was our lovely waitress. Delicious food starting with the heirloom tomatoes, followed by the garlic Szechuan noodles, Korean fried chicken with Kochujang glaze and house made chocolate miso ice cream! Great service and food was so good! 45 minute drive from Kaanapali but it was so worth it! We enjoyed the food so much we ordered another garlic Szechuan noodles to take back to the hotel with us for tomorrow's lunch and to go with our leftover chicken!

We had such an amazing dinner! Ann and Margo took wonderful care of us. The food was so good from…read morethe amuse-bouche to the desserts. Chad, the manager, stopped by our table to check in and couldn't have been any kinder. We always make a stop here to eat on our trips to Maui and this time was even more exceptional than the last. Thank you for providing such a beautiful spot to enjoy exceptional food.

What do you expect from a Relaix & Chateau property?!? This place is extraordinary, especially…read morewhen considering that you're in Maui. Don't get me wrong--I love coconut shrimp and loco moco. But, you don't expect to eat such well-constructed food served with such professional service. The prix fixe menu for $150 each has a wide range of selections. We really enjoyed the ahi chili poke, the hamachi crudo and the panzanella. The latter was by far the standout with super tasty local tomatoes, crunchy croutons and a delicious dressing on top of a shallow puddle of gazpacho. We had the steak and the kampachi entrees. The steak was the better of the two, with an oyster mushroom fried tempura style and a couple of delightful sauces. The dessert was great, but we were stuffed at that point. We had the chocolate lava cake (excellent) and the pineapple meringue. The service was epic: breezy, professional and hospitable. The wine program is pretty much off the charts. We had the half bottle of Grüner Vetliner, which was perfect with all of our courses. It's a good deal at $50. By the way, the crystal is exquisite! All this, with beautiful panoramic views of the bay.

I have been here many times and have never been disappointed. My waitress, Rumer, was very good…read more Attentive and always made sure I was taken care of. I started with a the MISS SUNSHINE drink: Lemon Infused Grey Goose, Coconut, Salted Honey, Pineapple, Lemon. It had a sweet-salty taste. I enjoyed it. I started with the BUNGALOW SALAD: Baby Greens, Roasted Almonds, Macadamia Nuts, Feta, Mango Salsa, Dried Blueberries, Crispy Pepitas, Vine-Ripe Tomatoes, Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette. All my favorite toppings. Really flavorful. For my entree, I had the THAI SHRIMP & SCALLOPS: Lemongrass, Coconut Curry Reduction, Snap Peas, Roasted Carrots, Almond Rice. So good. Loved everything about this dish. All the seafood was nicely cooked. Good veggies and sauce. Yum! Overall a really nice meal.

Great food, great vibes. The food selection was great. Even…read morethe desserts were so delicious. Honestly a great place to visit if you come to Hawaii. Service was also great

The service and surroundings were awesome. The food delicious. The scampi pizza is amazing-we were…read morethere for lunch. Will definitely go back for dinner.

AMBIANCE: our son opted to treat us to a five star meal and booked it at this delightful outdoor…read moresetting with an ocean side view what you might call a rich man's enclave. FOOD: He ordered the three course lunch at a fixed price La Dolce Vita: Chef's course featuring a thinly sliced rib eye sandwich, Tuna Crudo & Gelato.(5/5) The other entrees were the Shoyu Ahi Poke Bowl packed with flavor(5/5) , The juicy Wagyu Burger, the seared ahi club wrap & Fresh fish served over Polenta and broccolini , The sorbet was incredibly refreshing to the palate .(5/5) SERVICE: Impeccable

FOOD: after a long flight from the main land, we didn't want to drive anywhere so we had lunch…read morehere. the Ahi Poke 5/5 Keiki fresh grilled fish 5/5 Signature Burger 5/5 SERVICE: Friendly, Warn and quick AMBIANCE: From the Lobby you walk down to the pool and it's located right next to the pool and cabanas, The restaurant obviously casual and swimsuits welcome in fact you can jump right into the pool -steps from the bar after your Mai Tai!

I did not eat in the main restaurant but ordered food at the pool several times during my stay…read more One afternoon, I had a pina colada. A bit pricey but tasty. I got a burger and fries another day for lunch. Very tasty burger. Good toppings. Crisp fries. Another day, I had an afternoon snack. I ordered the shrimp tacos. These were very flavorful. Loved the pineapple salsa on top. A bit messy to eat but very tasty overall. Waitress as attentive as she could be covering several pools.

God Is in the Details…read more And last night, at Spago Maui, I experienced what happens when love is in every detail. Over the last four decades, I've had the pleasure of dining at many of the finest restaurants in the world. But I have never experienced an evening quite like this one. This was so much more than an extraordinary dinner. It was a celebration of what becomes possible when an entire team of human beings unites around a shared vision of excellence, beauty, generosity, and love. Three days of preparation culminated in an evening in which every presentation, every aroma, every exquisite taste, and every interaction seemed to create yet another moment of wonder and awe. An extraordinary army of chefs, servers, and hospitality professionals moved together with such grace, precision, and devotion that the entire evening felt like a beautifully choreographed work of art. Course after course, moment after moment, the experience transcended the ordinary. But what moved me most wasn't simply the extraordinary cuisine. It was witnessing the love behind it. Wolfgang Puck wasn't standing apart from his team, overseeing the evening from a distance. He was right there among them. Cooking alongside his chefs. Serving alongside his staff. Personally greeting guests with genuine warmth, enthusiasm, and affection. Watching him, I had the distinct impression that his love of people is not separate from his culinary artistry. It is part of what gives that artistry its soul. And that same spirit seemed to flow through the entire team. I want to especially acknowledge Nate, Jeb, Luna, and Peter, whose extraordinary attention to detail, warmth, and genuine care made me feel that every moment of my experience mattered to them personally. Their hospitality went far beyond impeccable service. There was a generosity of spirit in the way they cared for me that made the evening feel deeply personal. And then there was Wolfgang's beautiful wife, Gelila. Watching the love, pride, tenderness, and devotion with which she looked at her husband was one of the most beautiful experiences of the evening. That same love seemed to extend effortlessly to the entire Spago team, to the guests, and even to my dog, Kaimana, who received what may well have been the largest portion of duck of his entire life! That simple act of kindness captured something essential about the evening for me. The love wasn't reserved for the people sitting at the tables. It seemed to extend to everyone who was part of the experience. I believe the most extraordinary art does more than impress us. It touches something deep inside us. It reminds us of the beauty, generosity, and aliveness that make life worth living. That is what this evening did for me. To Wolfgang, Gelila, Nate, Jeb, Luna, Peter, and every extraordinary member of the Spago team: thank you for the countless hours of preparation, the devotion to your craft, and the love you poured into making this evening so unforgettable. You didn't simply serve an extraordinary meal. You created an experience of beauty, connection, and transcendence that I will cherish for the rest of my life. With profound gratitude, Spar Street

Totally surprised by the OUTSTANDING service and FABULOUS dinner at Wolfgang Pucks spago restaurant…read morein Wailea Hawaii. Ambience was noisy because of many parties going on but still wonderful

Came here for a nightcap and I do NOT regret it. Though we did not have any food, the menu looked…read moreamazing. The service was extremely attentive, and we got to know each of the bartenders and staff. The environment was extremely welcoming and it was not too loud to carry a conversation. I highly recommend this for a date night and/or a nightcap. I will return on my next trip!

6.22.26 UPDATE We…read moreoriginally had a disappointing experience due to slow service, limited attention from staff, and the lack of air conditioning during our visit. However, the owner took the time to respond and explain that the entire shopping center wing was experiencing cooling issues and that the restaurant was dealing with significant staffing shortages at the time. While that doesn't completely change the experience we had, I appreciate that the owner acknowledged the challenges and responded professionally rather than dismissing the feedback. One observation I would offer is that, as a customer, it was difficult to tell who was serving tables. I noticed several employees in Pint & Cork shirts moving around the restaurant, but only saw a couple of servers actively covering the dining area. It's possible some staff were assigned to bartending or other responsibilities, but from the guest perspective it gave the impression that table service was understaffed while other employees appeared unavailable. I still think there is room for improvement in the flow and logistics on the floor, but I appreciate the owner's willingness to engage with feedback and explain the circumstances. That being said, I would be willing to give the restaurant another chance. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW AFTER OWNER'S RESPONSE: 6.21.26 I appreciate the response. It's telling that you addressed the air conditioning, disputed the gender of an employee, and questioned whether I was even there, yet didn't meaningfully respond to the concerns about service, timing, attentiveness, or food quality. If a customer leaves with a poor experience, the question isn't whether they perfectly recalled every detail. The question is why they left with that impression in the first place. I suspect future readers can draw their own conclusions from both the review and the response. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Probably the most disappointing dining experience of our Hawaii trip. We specifically asked to sit indoors because we wanted a break from the Maui heat after spending the day outside. Unfortunately, we quickly realized there was no air conditioning, making the indoor seating barely any cooler than outside. The restaurant also felt severely understaffed. It took around 10 minutes just to get a Diet Coke, and every time I asked for assistance, the woman working at the register seemed to defer the request rather than help or find someone who could. Meanwhile, some employees appeared more interested in chatting than helping customers, while only one or two staff members seemed to be working the floor. I understand restaurants get busy, especially in a tourist area, but the issue wasn't just the wait--it was the feeling that customer service wasn't a priority. As for the food, it was nothing special. I ordered a steak that had a nice smoky flavor, but it arrived well done and overcooked. The rest of the meal was average at best and definitely not memorable enough to make up for the service issues. Between the lack of air conditioning, slow service, inattentive staff, and mediocre food, this was one of the few places in Hawaii where I genuinely regretted spending my money. Considering the location at The Shops at Wailea and the prices being charged, I expected a much higher level of hospitality and execution. There are far too many great dining options in Wailea to come back here.

Great breakfast find. Was busy by 8:15am, but they know what they are doing to keep the line moving…read moreand the tables turned over. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. It's all outdoor dining, but all covered. We sat at a counter facing the street which was good for people watching. I did a BYO omelet with mushrooms, onions and Portuguese sausage. Came with roasted potatoes. Great portion size and tasted great. Hubby went with the bacon lovers breakfast: 2 eggs, 6 pieces of bacon, and toast. He ordered his eggs over medium and they were a little under. But he still ate them. Yummy selection of coffee drinks. And their were some really tasty looking pastries at the check-out counter. Plenty of chickens and roosters hanging around but they didn't bother us once.

Really a 3.5 star review. The person that took our order was not very friendly as she scrolled…read morethrough her phone. Ordered iced tea, fried chicken sandwich, a bottle of water with ice, and a tuna melt with the salad, dressing on the side. The rude person at the register took my name, handed me a water and silverware, and went back to her phone. We sat down. After about 10 minutes had to go in and get our ice and my iced tea. Food came out. Chicken salad was excellent. Fries were hot. My wife's tuna melt came out with one side soggy and the salad drenched in salad dressing. All in all, not a horrible experience. We'd eat here again. But their staff can use some training on customer service!

Kind of what you expect from a Hotel pool restaurant: overpriced, but flavors aren't bad…read more Got a California roll and Keiki chicken tenders, which were both solid.

Perfect location to enjoy the view and grind . The food is very pricey but you're practically…read morepaying for the location so you hear the waterfall gushing in the background while you enjoy your drinks and food . Service is okay since she was pretty busy she wasn't visiting or checking as much so that's understandable. Overall, the place, location and food Is perfect together.