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    Blue Monkey Tavern

    3.9 (411 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Cheese eggs bacon home fries and toast
    J B.

    Prices are fair, especially considering portion size and quality. It's the kind of place you can visit for a quick bite or sit and linger over coffee without feeling pressured to leave

    Cauliflower Bao Buns
    Dan M.

    This was a historic property that was renovated with a nice sized bar along with a few tables on the porch. The service was appreciated, and the food came out in a timely manner. The menu had very reasonable prices and some very creative dishes. Four dishes were tried that I will describe below. Bao Buns ($13) - These were steamed Chinese buns with a choice of filing that was tossed in Korean BBQ sauce, carrot, cucumber, cilantro, chipotle aioli and sesame seeds. We opted for the cauliflower filing and it was very tasty with the BBQ sauce. The bun itself was average at best but the vegetables along with the aioli was very good. Fried Salmon Tacos ($14) - There were three flour tortillas filled with beer battered salmon, chopped lettuce, house made Pico de Gallo, and a chipotle lime crema. I do not remember ever seeing salmon fried so I had to give this a try. The salmon had an overpowerful taste to the tacos. I did mind the fried aspect as it tasted like a crispy skin. I did enjoy the other components of the taco especially the chipotle lime crema, nice heat factor. Sausage & Ricotta Flatbread ($14) - This was topped with ricotta, crumbled Italian sausage, honey drizzle and basil. This was done right. There was a slight crisp on the flatbread and plenty of topping. The honey drizzle brought everything together. Birria Queso Dip ($16) - This was a special when I attended. It was a blend of melted cheese, birria short rib, topped with scallion and cilantro with plenty of tortilla chips. This was alright. The short rib tasted more like a pot roast rather than a birria flavor. There was plenty of cheese and I liked the scallion addition. I just wish the meat tasted more like birria. Will I go back? Certainly.

    Burger with bacon and blue cheese.
    Trent O.

    Came by on a Sunday night with a party of three. There is a main dining room with a center bar and tables and high tops around the perimeter. We put our name in and told there was about a half an hour wait. Wandered over to the bar and we found a spot there, so decided to eat there. The bartender was very friendly and fun, and she chatted it up and provided great service the whole time. We tried a couple of appetizers and some burgers for dinner. For the most part the food was very good.. with only a thing or two we would have wanted to adjust. Would definitely one back and explore more of the menu. The cocktail list looked pretty inviting but we opted for some draft microbrew beers - of which they had a pretty nice selections with some options from local brews. Nice job Blue Monkey!

    Deirdre C.

    I was invited to a private party in the room on the second floor of the tavern, on a Friday night in January. Nice quick uber ride to get there. Aside from steps there is also an elevator to get to the second floor, which is wonderful for anyone with mobility issues. The room is so nice! Multiple long family style tables and the bar area is gorgeous! They really did keep so much of the beautiful integrity of the space. There was a smaller room where they put the food out. The chicken and veggies I had were great! The bartender who waited on me both times was more than happy to run downstairs to the bar to get what I ordered. I told her I'd choose something else but she insisted she didn't mind. So nice of her!

    Damien S.

    How this place is below 4 stars on here is beyond me. The food is really good, and the prices do not break the bank! The burgers are from their own blend of beef. It's also got a good vibe inside. They have different types of beers if you're into that as well.

    Tavern Burger... true rare
    Brad M.

    The Blue Monkey Tavern is always a reliable spot for us. The holiday menu didn't disappoint - my Drunk Chicken Sandwich with crispy chicken and vodka sauce on a toasted seeded roll was great, and my girlfriend loved her Winter Cosmo with white cranberry juice. We finished with a simple, spiced pumpkin pie that tasted homemade. Dependable food, quick service, and a reason we keep coming back.

    CHICKEN BELLA BUCCA
    Marcellis D.

    Hidden gem in Merchantville NJ. Amazing food and beer. All the staff I've encountered are very welcoming, helpful and friendly. Some days it does get quite crowded and the seating area by the windows has a very strong draft on cold days. Great place for a two, family night, or night with friends.

    Blue cheeseburger sans bun
    Kevin M.

    My wife and I stopped here in order to meet a friend of ours that we have not seen since our wedding, some 20 years ago. It was Bob suggestion and boy was he spot on! A traffic spot with a bar and bartender that know how to make cocktails. The tart cherry old-fashioned we had was absolutely delicious! We opened with starters, coconut, crusted, shrimp, and fried cheese curds. They were delicious! For our main course, my friend and I both had the Italian roast pork sandwich, and my wife opted on a blue cheeseburger without bun. That Italian roast pork sandwich was absolutely delicious!! Our waitress Lauren did a great job taking care of us. She was friendly and personable! The traffic place to meet up or just to enjoy yourself while watching the game!

    Spicy street corn nachos (special)

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    The food was fresh and tasty. The server and hostess were nice. The restaurant and bar look clean and decent.

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    Absolutely incredible food that was an easy find. Drinks were also especially delicious with a solid range of options

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    Such a fun place. Great happy hour and food was delicious. Grandson loved it too he had lots of choices for a 7 year old

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    Great service, fantastic beer selection and the food was awesome . Would highly recommend

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    The Pour House - Westmont
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    I had high hopes for Standard Tap, but unfortunately our experience was disappointing. We waited…read moreover an hour for our food because our order was apparently forgotten. We were told they only had one steak left, even though three people at our table had ordered it. To make matters more confusing, shortly after telling us they were out, the table next to us was able to order steaks without any issue. The rest of my table received their meals while I was told they had somehow "lost the steak," and all of the sides we ordered were never brought out either. The food itself was pretty good once it finally arrived, but the service issues overshadowed the meal. The one bright spot was our server, who was doing an incredible job under difficult circumstances. He was taking orders for the entire restaurant while also running food with little help, and he remained friendly and professional throughout. This felt much more like a management failure than a server issue. They clearly need better staffing and organization, because one person shouldn't be expected to handle an entire restaurant alone. To their credit, they did comp our bill, which we appreciated. However, the overall experience was frustrating enough that I'm not sure I'd return...

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    Upstairs dining area

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    Perfect vibe. On point sound track - including volume…read more Excellent service. Best damn bar nachos I've ever had in 56 years. Only complaint? They are in Philadelphia, and I live in Michigan!!!

    A friend of mine was in town for the weekend and we spent Saturday afternoon walking around Old…read moreCity. Around midday, we became hungry and looked for something to eat. With the help of Yelp, we found this place. First off, the building that houses National Mechanics is absolutely beautiful inside and out, and for good reason. The pub/restaurant occupies the old Mechanics National Bank, a majestic Greek Revival building, built in 1836. Inside the restaurant, the surroundings contrasted greatly with the outside. The large, primarily wooden interior has the feel of a vintage pub. It is equally as beautiful as the front. The service at National Mechanics was great. Though the staff was clearly running shorthanded, every employee we came into contact with served us with a smile and couldn't be friendlier. The food, at least on that day, was mediocre at best, unfortunately. While the menu was filled with all sorts of tempting dishes that already made us thinking of future visits, we opted for the Mexican Burger and the Ribeye Cheesesteak, two twists on old pub standbys. Sadly, we were both disappointed in our meals. We did start off on a bright spot, food-wise. My friend and I opted to share the Batter-Fried Pickled Green Beans, which were fabulous! Too bad the good food ended there... The description of the Mexican Burger sounded amazing, with avocado, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, Monterrey Jack cheese, and chipotle mayo. My friend said it was kind of bland and it was quite greasy. My ribeye cheesesteak did not match well with its "Amoroso" roll and the steak itself was dry. In the end, we were both disappointed in our choice in a lunch spot. Perhaps it was the large crowd of diners and little staff that made it all come out a little...off. In the end, I'd try National Mechanics again if I were in the area, as the atmosphere and service made it a cool spot to dine in. Hopefully the food will be better next time.

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    National Mechanics - Cool old church looking spot

    Cool old church looking spot

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