Very high end don't let the name fool you. Outstanding food presentation and taste. Pricey but worth it for a luxurious date with someone's who's got high standards and likes something little fancy but intimate read more

Food was okay , came out fresh and hot. Great customer service Will totally recommend

Expensive but very much worth it. Hamachi Crudo was next level good, and even though the Caesar is basic it was incredibly good. Another highlight was the spicy shrimp pasta and the chocolate cream pie. Overall great experience, with good food, incredible service, and a great old NYC vibe that was spectacular. read more

Monkey Bar - Vodka Rigatoni and spicy shrimp pasta - American Near Me - New York, New York

To start, wtf is the butter lettuce salad? Not cut, not dressed? The creamed spinach was certainly more green than cream. It did have a visually appealing crisp to start though. The fries seemed to be a bag of Oreida, baked in the microwave. The truffle pasta also seemed to be microwaved as it cooled off after 6 pictures. The burger was good, but who wants a toasted brioche? Only giving 3 stars because of the ambience, which was 10/10. read more

Best restaurant in NYC. Everything on the menu is amazing. Amazing service and ambiance.

The decor is elegant and a throwback to the 60's with its red velour and dark mahogany. Their prime NY steak is especially appetizing as it's charred over a high temperature. The crowd is upscale and fashion forward. read more

Food was good, don't get me wrong. But it's really hard to enjoy food when the service is really bad.

The food was great. But the service was even better. For a trendy place, the staff was so fantastic, accommodating, helped me get a table while the place was crowded, just so nice and so refreshing. This place is a gem. I will definitely be back. From the hostess, to the bar guy that brought me a drink while I waited, to the waiter who was wonderful - I don't have enough good things to say. read more

Brian at the bar is absolutely incredible! What a beautiful experience. He is fun and charismatic.

Some of the best food we've ever had! We enjoyed king crab rangoon, oysters, chicken parm with half vodka rigatoni, steak, an espresso martini and cucumber martini. read more

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Went twice since it reopened last month. When you enter there is a casual front end that is dimly lit with a bar, a couple of tables and booths. I'm not sure if that is for walk ins but seems more casual than the back of the restaurant. The room is dimly lit creating serious date night vibes. There are comfortable half circle red leather booths surrounding the walls and more tables in the middle. Lots of delicious things on the menu. For starters the salads can feed 2-3 people - enjoyed the whitefish Cesar salad. The steak tartare is absolutely divine along with the crab Rangoon puffs. For mains we really enjoyed the shrimp scampi and burger were hits. The chicken parm was good too thin cutlets with flavorful sauce. The sides including mushrooms and creamed spinach were also perfect add ons to the meal. Everyone will leave happy! read more

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Service was a little slow but Xavier couldn't have been nicer! Cocktails are pricy (like airport-level pricing) but all really good: Pastis Pearl -- really lime forward but very drinkable Cucumber -- strong but refreshing Espresso -- normally love a good espresso martini but maybe not the right flavor choice after the Pastis. If you like an espresso forward espresso martini (rather than coffee liqueur-forward), you'll like this one. Paired really well with the chocolate pie. Food: Shrimp cocktail -- fresh and ample portions, came with horseradish cocktail sauce and tartar sayce (both yummy) NY Strip -- we asked for it cooked "blue" (ultra rare, almost raw, and they delivered in abundance. Mushrooms -- rich, savory, umami. Can't go wrong with these Truffle pasta -- this was the only dish we had that was just "good." Felt a bit like truffle butter noodles, even if they were done well. Overall, best to stick with the meat. Chocolate pie -- otherworldly. 10/10 read more

Just get the burger or French dip. Drinks are decent as well. Fun atmosphere. Nice energy.

We were a group of 4, we decided to split the 32 oz dry-aged porterhouse. I would not recommend it. We were disappointed because the portion was relativity small (a lot of it was bone), and the temperature was luke-warm. Truffle bread and other dishes were pretty good. Service was very informed, but they were busy and we had to flag them down at times. This is generally a solid restaurant but overhyped, we probably would have been satisfied with other entrees, but the steak was not worth the $400+ pricetag. read more

This is probably the best burger I've ever had. I understand the price of the place is about the ambiance, service, and quality, and it definitely held up. The burger was cooked a perfect medium rare / medium and was so juicy. My friend ordered the red sauce paste and the pasta was cooked absolutely perfectly and was so delicious. She ordered the half order of the pasta and the chef gave us the other half on the house! Worth the experience and the everything we got was delicious. read more

Monkey Bar - Burger, cucumber martini, pasta - American Near Me - New York, New York

We ordered off the takeout menu , our son said burger,fries were awesome , this place is busy and was packed but the speakeasy ambiance was so tempting wish I could've tried a cocktail , maybe next time , gorgeous interior . Side note- I know it's NYC but this place is very expensive , you do pay for the experience,ambiance, history of this place read more

Went to Monkey Bar for anniversary dinner and it was the perfect vibe/atmosphere. Staff was very friendly and professional. Food was also very tasty with good portion sizes read more

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The steak tartare was phenomenon but the bread was over cooked and sharp. The crab rangoon was good but you could get something just as good at your local delivery spot. The French dip was great (don't skip it) but it is definitely better at 4 Charles and on par to their one at Au Cheval. The pastas we're just okay but I wouldn't get them again. We had the spicy shrimp and the truffle tagliatelle (VERY salty). The spicy fried chicken was good but over shined by the wagyu steak which was delicious, especially accompanied by the mashed potatoes(so good). Don't skip the chocolate cream pie it was excellent as were all the cocktails (classic and bourbon old fashion, cucumber martini, and espresso martini). All that said, most items were over priced for the quality in my opinion. read more

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It's my new favorite place to eat on earth.. travel all the time. Seen alot. Couldn't get a reservation at 4 Charles... sister restaurant... glad I didn't this place blew my mind!! 1950's retro restaurant with A+ food to match. And has hotel accommodations attached!!! The prefect place for an old soul. We're in our 40's and had the most amazing experience. Food A+ ambiance A+++++++++++ supper club speakeasy style. We love au cheval and bavettes in Chicago a lot but this place was a time warp to the era you wish you lived in. We were waiting for the rat pack to walk through the door at any time.... Unreal job. Simply amazing. Honestly we had the burger, prime rib sandwich and raw bar... it was brunch .... Saving the next trip for waygu and all the goods. Over night stay and a good d fashioned blowout! Thank you hogsalt! You guys are fantastic read more

This is an amazing restaurant. I was in NYC for my birthday and got a reservation through the concierge at the Hotel Elysee( now closing for renovations). The food was some of the best we have had ever. My daughter had a crud and the tartare was fantastic. She had the chicken parmigiana. I was not a fan of the steak ( don't like charred on top) and they took it off the check, but the sides were super filling. Drinks were exceptional. We got a reasonably priced bottle of wine- sommelier Andrew was super helpful and friendly. The birthday treat was lovely. All in all, this was one of my best birthday dinners. Thanks, Monkey Bar!!!! read more

Food was amazing. We got the fried chicken, roasted chicken, and the vodka pasta! Delicious, great job & respect to the chefs/cooks. (Compliments to the chef) I wish our service was better, our server was very pushy and short, borderline rude. All in all would be back, with a different server and better service. Food was great to be clear!!! read more

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The food was pretty good for being a popular spot. Usually places that are overhyped can be a miss. Our server was excellent and extremely attentive but seemed like he was doing everything on his own with no support from other staff like busboys, etc read more

Great service, friendly staff and delicious food. If you're looking for a romantic dinner or a catch up with friends it's an awesome spot with beautiful ambience. read more

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Monkey bar has a fantastic location and is a darling little bar. Be prepared for a crowded environment though.

The ambiance is great. Lots of red and murals and curtains etc. American classic. The menu is American with a few Italian pasta dishes. I had the NY strip and a salad and a side for lunch. Overall everything was above average. The price is midtown Manhattan. No need to go again since there are places that do what they do at half the price. read more

It gives...old New York, in the best way. Pleasantly surprised that this location could give you the feeling of the perfect NY dinner. I sat down not realizing it was owned by Hogsalt, but recognizing the menu looked like 4 Charles with more options. What's not to love! Steak tartare- so good! Also the first time I've felt there was ample bread for it. Crab Rangoon- yum but I was just excited bc I haven't had it in a long time. Probably would skip. White fish Caesar- great Miso black cod - wow- star of the show. Just a dish of fish in a lemon sauce but boy did it deliver, it was unreal. French dip - so good, we've had the one at 4 Charles and we felt like Monkey bar's was better?! No idea why. Bacon - not as good as 4 Charles, thinner than expected? The service was impeccable and the vibe is exactly what you want, cozy but not too small and very NY. I feel like I appreciate this space more than both au cheval and 4 Charles. read more

Monkey Bar - Crab Rangoon, steak tartare, whitefish caesad - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Very classy bar located inside the Hotel Elysee. It was packed on a Thursday night. The food and drinks are great - albeit you are paying a lot for them. The ambiance is social and fancy. Despite how packed the small bar gets, the bartenders are helpful, friendly and top-notch. Always a great time! read more

Monkey Bar - You may see a reality tv couple or other celebrity while visiting. - American Near Me - New York, New York

What's not to love. The food is amazing, the menu leaves you wishing you could try it all and the decor is absolutely stunning! Perhaps my new favorite beef tartar in the city read more

Ordered takeout today. Their menu makes a point of saying that they may not accept all special requests, so technically they are covered. However... I made 3 requests: tomatoes on my burger, ketchup on the side and no blue cheese in the creamed spinach. None of the 3 was done. Is that really so hard? The food was OK, but they get a 0 for client service, especially given the prices they charge. read more

On the day we went we were a walk in and informed by the hostess that there were 9 parties ahead of us which is completely fine. We ended up waiting over 1 hour and a half for a table which again it understandable given how busy it was and that we did not have an existing reservation. What is absolutely not acceptable is 1 hour after we came a man told the same hostess that he really wanted to get a table for his friends visiting, said he would tip her $50 if she got him a table sooner. She said she would try her best then he gave here the $50 saying thank you. Maybe 20 minutes later when a table opened up instead of giving the table to us which at this point had waited 1 hour and 20 minutes, she gave it to him who had come 20 minutes ago and paid her. This is on top of her being generally rude the entire time to both us and anyone asking for a table. Only after I went up to her and asked if we were next or if anyone else had paid her to skip the line did she actually get us a table. For simply a description it was the hostess in charge of the front area (not the one behind the booth) and was an African American woman. This is essentially the first and last time I will be visiting this restaurant despite living a block away. I fully understand a restaurant can be busy and waits can be long. What is not okay is the hostess taking tips for people to skip the line ahead of people that have been waiting for over an hour. Honestly management may know and not care, or even be okay with this. Regardless, it's fair to put this review on different platforms for other people to know that your place in line can essentially be skipped constantly for money. read more

First thing - exceptional service! The waiter was so knowledgeable, thoughtful about the dining experience and even sent us champagne for our anniversary! He gave great suggestions and timed/paired the dishes according to experience. I never in a million years would order crab Rangoon but these were life changing! The rigatoni vodka was spectacular. The burger is delish and it was even better dipped in the truffle pasta sauce. I could have lived without the fries. Dessert we had the spectacular banana split! The vibe and music are 10/10. Happy to make this restaurant a regular in my book! read more

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So honestly a little disappointed. Service was excellent. Fastest order to table served I've ever experienced. The Vesper was perfect as was the red wine my date ordered. Taking a pass on the $450 / 32 oz prime rib (?), my date ordered the chicken Parm which she said was very good. My skirt steak was cooked to order, but too salty. The creamed spinach was good but too salty and the creamy corn side dish too sweet. My conclusion was that this place is serving up food (savory & sweet) to sell alcohol. C+ read more

Monkey Bar - The murals, the bar and a packed house at 6PM. - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Gorgeous ambience and above par service aside, the food at Monkey Bar is overrated and extraordinarily overpriced. I can literally think of dozens of steakhouses and similarly situated restaurants with better cuisine and comparable atmosphere. Even Hillstone/Houston's is superior in terms of the quality of a good portion of its actual menu, with equally attentive service. The 16 oz strip streak at Monkey Bar, for instance, pales in comparison to that which can be had at Keen's or Smith & Wollensky, and the absurdly overpriced prime rib is also unremarkable, far better at the aforementioned locations. Monkey Bar's setting is singular, but the food leaves a lot to be desired, especially at this price point. read more

Favorite place in NYC. I'm a foodie and I go out 4 nights a week. Just the ambiance is extraordinary. Food is fantastic. Drinks awesome.

The food is fantastic, I had a salad and a drink from the really cool bar. The service was perfect and the ambiance and atmosphere are so cool. My daughter and I had a lovely lunch! Definitely will be back., read more

Chic ambience and great food and drinks! Get ready to drop a dime though, but worth it for the service and vibe. We arrived right at 5 pm and were able to walk in and be seated. However, within 10 minutes it was packed. We got the burger, truffle Mac n cheese, white fish Caesar salad, and espresso martinis. The burger was solid and was similar to Au Cheval's. The mac n cheese was delicious, but unfortunately cold so that was my only complaint. The salad was really good, but it was hard to finish between 2 people. I definitely think we ordered the right amount of food though. The espresso martini was one of my favorites I've had, but my sister thought it was too sweet (but she also likes black coffee). read more

Monkey Bar - American Near Me - New York, New York

I'm so saddened to have to leave a 1 star review but our recent experience was TERRIBLE, I used to go to the Monkey Bar for lunch and dinner very often pre-COVID. It's so beautiful and the food was always great. Now the staff is horrible and the food is mediocre at best. I'm erring on the complimentary side by calling the hostess' (i.e., woman who you advise when you arrive) less pleasant and with a lot less personality than Cruella de Ville. We had booked a table for 6 people one month before the reservation. We advised before the reservation that we would only be 5 people. We arrived at the appointed time and were taken to a table that only accommodated 3 people. We were then told they would look around for a larger table but that it was unlikely they would be able to seat us. After much back and forth, with much negativity on the part of the hostess, they found us a table. We ordered, among other things, tuna nicoise salad, spicy shrimp pasta, another pasta and asked for the sommelier to come over to help with a wine selection. The sommelier never appeared. The pastas were terrible. the $36 tuna nicoise salad had canned, not fresh tuna. We couldn't wait to leave. Don't go there. Even if your experience getting seated is pleasant, the food is not worth the price charged. In fact, I wouldn't have been happy if the food had been free. It was that bad. There are so many other choices in New York. All we can hope for is that another management team replaces the current one. read more

Phenomenal. If you're into 4 Charles Prime Rib food with a bit more of an uptown, after-work vibe. Same menu as 4CP or super similar at the least. The Mac and cheese was truly insane and so cheesy with a perfect noodle. Burger was mesmerizing. Steak frites also just unbelievable. Wish I saved room for dessert but it's way too hard here. Service was great, too. read more

Monkey Bar - Cheeseburger - American Near Me - New York, New York

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The Best and a Classic Was my mom's go to in the day and she brought me there and my kids have also gone there too! Story is ( from mom ) that when she walked into the room , the pianist would stop playing when he saw her and then play "Make Believe" in her honor read more

Great food and ambience. Long wait even with a reservation but whatever it's worth it