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    Bad Monkey

    3.5 (664 reviews)
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    BAD MONKEY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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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!

    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?

    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.

    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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    Marjorie P.

    1 night in Ocean City Maryland in the winter. What to do? Crab cakes & football! There are a couple of nearby Bad Monkey restaurants - 1 was closed for renovations & the other was less than a mile away. The restaurant is the bar and from what we could tell - only open weekends in the winter. It's a nice airy place - lots of wood, high ceilings & interesting light fixtures. And there were 5 TV's with football on. I had an orange crush to drink. It was good, however, the ice wasn't crushed (orange crush =crushed ice, right?). There was a splash of sprite in it, but there should have been more. The crabcake sandwich was better than I expected (I'm no expert though). It comes with chips, and for an up charge you can get fries or onion rings. Service was very good - everyone was helpful. Good place to check out.

    Bad monkey breakfast

    The good food keeps us coming back! Love the environment. It's always busy on the weekends. This time we sat at the bar & the bartender was quick & attentive. Will be back!

    Amelia C.

    Delicious breakfast tacos. The omelette was a huge portion. They are very busy in the morning for breakfast, but we got lucky and found two seats at the bar. The staff were super friendly.

    Alex C.

    Love this spot! Great vibes delicious food awesome service! The Store on the main level is fantastic as well, had to pick up a t-shirt A must stop in if you're in the area!

    Omelette
    Matthew D.

    Stopped by for breakfast and had a nice experience. The food was decently priced for Ocean City, and the menu had something for everyone--from classic eggs and bacon to more unique options. Service was average but friendly enough. The real star was the monkey bread--absolutely delicious and worth coming back for! Was able to sit outside and enjoy the weather while dining. There are also multiple dining areas as well.

    Monkey haze
    Kelly V.

    I was highly satisfied with the food and our waiter was very kind. Shout out to Brad for an amazing service. Although it was busy we waited about five minutes for our table. The dining area was easy to talk, and many families were enjoying the evening. Good spot for families and great variety of choices on the menu.

    Lisa B.

    I went here for breakfast. I created my omelet. It came with white toast and potatoes. I alo had a glass of mimosa. The food was good as well as the mimosa

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    This place is one of my favorite places to go to eat when I am in Ocean City Maryland. The food is delicious.

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    Stay away from this place it sucks ! There never able to do carry out for some reason, and the food is sub par .

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    Best breakfast and burgers in OCMD. The breads and rolls are made on site. The monkey bread at breakfast is great.

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    Great food. Service was excellent. Prices very reasonable. Open in winter! We had the grilled chicken sandwich and French fries.

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