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    Bad Monkey

    3.5 (680 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Maria W.

    Pleasantly surprised! Everything about this restaurant gets a thumbs up! My husband and I stopped here for breakfast as we were leaving Ocean City after an amazing Valentine's Day Weekend. I ordered the "Hungry Monkey" and my husband ordered "The Meaty Monkey" and OH MY! Most restaurants do not prepare my over medium egg to my liking but Bad Monkey knew the assignment and executed it perfectly! The sausage links were browned and good, the bacon was fixed soft like I asked and they even had bacon hot sauce, lol and it was good! The cinnamon pancakes were humongous and delicious and I don't like pancakes! The fried potatoes were super good as well. My husband loved steak omelette and the bread ... freshly made bread on site is always top tier. The orange juice and coffee was fresh as well. The waiter was amazing. Food wait times were super quick and the restaurant gave off beach vibes with bad monkey theme. After eating breakfast we stopped in the gift shop downstairs abd got items to take back home. We got all kinds of sweatshirts, t-shirts and a mug!

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    Nicole R.

    quoted a 45 minute wait, but then the wait ended up being 10 minutes #win. we saw a sign for this place on the way in with a cool looking monkey so we decided to stop in for breakfast!!! i got the sunny side of the bay, which was a crab cake with an egg, chorizo, & potatoes and it was exactly what i was expecting which is sooooooo delicious!!!! boyfriend got the weekly special pancakes (banana walnut) and he said they were "very yummy. monkeys like bananas". our friend we were with got the breakfast tacos and she said they were delicious and superrr filling! she took 2/3 of the tacos home with her so slay leftovers!!! coffee was delicious, vibes were great, i wanted to get merch so bad but if i get 1 more t-shirt my closet will explode. so i will have the memories and cool leftovers bag to hold this place in my heart

    Fish tacos and American honey crush
    Phillip R.

    Bad monkey was great the food came out fast and was fully customizable for someone with allergies. The waitress was super accommodating of my gfs allergies and even brought our dog water on the back deck. The back deck was nice and had umbrellas and a great view of the water.

    Sabrina S.

    Travel Check in - Location, while driving into our condo I spotted this place you can't miss it. Get there early as you will wait, some seating but conveniently a Bad Monkey store right where you check in, which I did partake in and purchased some items. We ended up sitting at a small bar on I believe the 2nd level which was fine, but not a lot of room to wiggle but as busy as they are I did not mind. Food - 4.5 stars, everything was cooked with perfectly, and bacon was for me cooked perfectly crisp and eggs cooked to order. I order a Rise and Shine cocktail which may be sweet but was so good, I enjoyed the drink. Service - 3 stars, Our server/bartender was busy as sin but super friendly.

    Chicken tenders & fries
    Stephanie P.

    We tried some new dishes this time! I shared the Caprese sub with my sister and it was good. Loved the pesto and cheese. Wish it had more tomatos on it. If the bread was toasted it would have been awesome! We did enjoy it and would get it again. Our kids meals came out very fast along with our appetizers. The server was kind and kept coming back to ask if we needed anything. He even gave us some monkey bread that was left over from breakfast which was good. My kids and I loved it! We also tried some new drinks. My sister enjoyed the jalapeño margarita with sliced jalapeño in it. I got the cold brew martini which was a great dessert drink and I'd get it again. I wish the buffalo chicken dip used shredded chicken instead of larger pieces inside. It was juicy instead of creamy of that makes sense. I wouldn't get that again. Atmosphere was inviting for our family on a Thursday night. No wait and we got seated right away which was nice for high season. Always a good experience here at Bad Monkey. We visited the gift shop after and had a good time. Can't wait to go back!

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    Abby S.

    Stopped in for happy hour but their happy hour is only 3-5! We arrived right at 5 and Barry was awesome and honored us with the happy hour deal of 2 for 1 drink! He was great company and you can tell he is good at what he does! The patio looks like it would be lovely to sit out there, once the weather warms up. I loved the monkey theme and the upstairs interior was fun and vibrant. They also have a gift shop! We didn't try any food but the food coming out looked and smelled great. I can't wait to come visit when it's warmer out!

    2025 | $14.95 | Cream Chipped Beef over biscuits: biscuits were stale and creamed chipped beef was room temp at best. Very unfortunate.
    Jason W.

    July 2025 | Served Cold Food Customer service - 4 out of 5 Wait time - 5 out of 5 Cleanliness - 4 out of 5 Atmosphere - 4 out of 5 Food quality - 2.5 out of 5 This was our first time at Bad Monkey, and sadly, it started cold. Food hit the table within three minutes of ordering, which only makes sense if it's prepped ahead of time. The manager confirmed this, admitting the heat lamps likely weren't working properly. My son's "chocolate chip pancakes" were plain pancakes served cold, with chips tossed on top. My wife's cream chipped beef over biscuits wasn't much better, room temp and stale. I passed on ordering an omelette and went with a parfait instead, hoping they couldn't mess that up. We've agreed: no breakfast here again. We'll give dinner a shot next year and hope for a turnaround.

    Monkey punch and monkey bread
    Adolfo B.

    Come thirsty and hungry because they have lots of specialty drink and food options. Their service is friendly and always ready to recommend something for you. Very large food portions and if you go for breakfast try the monkey bread. Parking can be a bit tough.

    Buffalo chicken cheesesteak with Parmesan truffle fries
    Sharon C.

    If you're in ocean city you should try bad monkey at least once. It's got a full menu of your standard American fare: burgers, wings, cheesesteaks, salads and many more dishes. We've gone here a few times mainly for the quick service. We stopped because it was one of the few places opened with our late arrival. We were immediately sat and our servant was over a few seconds later. I wish I had gotten her name. She was great. Friendly and full of suggestions. It was pretty empty but we assumed because it was almost closing time. That made for a quiet dining experience. We ordered right away after scoping out the menu online. Fish tacos, wings and buffalo chicken cheesesteak with truffle fries. One thing to remember is portions are huge here. We could have ordered one entre to share between the three of us. Everything was average. The best part was the fries and the house made blue cheese dressing. While every dish was plentiful they weren't great. My husband's wings were chewy rather than crispy but the sauces were good. He had Thai and another flavor but I don't remember the name. My daughters fish tacos had plenty of fish and toppings but needed some seasoning. My buffalo chicken was chopped perfectly but had a ton of buffalo sauce that overpowered everything. We were a little disappointed because a previous visit was so much better. We got some bottles of monkey bacon hot sauce which is my husbands favorite so that made up for our meal. Overall a fair meal.

    A "four" egg omelette made from 2 eggs
    Michael F.

    I wanted to like this place. It's a cool spot but imo overpriced and a little overhyped. That's a 4 egg omelette?

    Comfy, "feel like a regular" lounge/bar.
    Don W.

    Vacations are a great opportunity for many things. One at the top of our list is the opportunity to try places to eat that we've never tried before. The name 'Bad Monkey' reminded me of a Carl Haaisan book and a tv show of that name, both of which I love. It's on the second floor and overlooks the busy main drag of OC. It's up a flight of stairs, or if you prefer or need to, you can take the elevator. We were seated immediately, and the attentive care began. Water came iced and our glasses were kept filled. A Caesar Salad for Meg, and a Cheeseburger with a side of fries for me. Both meals were exceĺlent. I'm against the huge burgers that have to be eaten with a knife and fork. I expressed my concern to our delightful server, and she delivered a regular size burger just the way I like it. Meg's Chardonnay and my Margarita were excellent. Pricing is in line with what one expects at a tourist town eatery, but we considered it fair and resonable considering the clleanliness, warm atmosphere, and top shelf service. Outdoor dining is available. In OC? I recommend Bad Monkey.

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    Amazing breakfast and awesome beach vibes. I definitely recommend the sunny side breakfast. 10/10

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    Sinful Chocolate Brownie
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    Upstairs dining area
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    The Wedge
    Super location- loved to watch the inlet and Assateague
    Super location- loved to watch the inlet and Assateague
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    A small shop within
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