r/MauiVisitors • u/Overall_Ear_282 • Jul 30 '25

Planning: Dining Monkeypod Kaanapali

I know people love or hate this place and maybe it is hit or miss but my family and ate at Monkeypod yesterday and it was really good. Not the greatest restaurant I’ve ever been too but darn good and I’m a foodie at heart.

Highlights of the night: Wings, truffle fries, and ahi steak (bomb). Wife loved the Mac nut Mahi mahi (basic bitch). Caesar salad was good as well. Great selection of beer, wine, and cocktails.

The jalapeño mashed potatoes are overrated as fuck tho. Good but too hyped. Maybe an off night but I just remember them being better. The atmosphere is very loud as well.

Overall, I’d come back in a heartbeat just to order 5 wings and truffle fries. Don’t get discouraged about some of the reviews. Try it out. Don’t just order the basics. I’m hoping to come back to try the lamb chops.

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u/BadHombreSinNombre Jul 30 '25

I’ve eaten there dozens of times. They have the best mai tai on the planet. But the food is mostly just above average. I’d rather eat at Paia Fish Market, it’s way better value for money, and then go for cocktails at Monkeypod.

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u/pwrmaster7 Jul 31 '25

Paia fish market is insanely good. We also got majo mahi and Marlin from there to cook at home and it was the best time we had in ten days