I used to come to Monkey Bar mostly for drinks--at least before Taylor Swift put it on the map. Now reservations are nearly impossible to snag. I finally made it in for brunch and here's everything I've tried: King Crab Rangoon: Absolutely delicious! Crispy, golden, and served with a sweet chili sauce plus a creamy horseradish dip that I couldn't get enough of. Salmon Crudo: Fresh and topped with yuzu ponzu and Perigord truffles. Very umami but somehow it all works. Wedge Salad: A MUST ORDER! Hands down one of the best salads I've had. Served with boiled eggs, thick cut bacon, red onion, Gorgonzola, and creamy ranch. Ask for it chopped. Truly to die for! Double Cheeseburger: A solid burger, the bun was very fluffy but it didn't blow me away. Pommes Frites: Obsessed with the garlic aioli whip! Service was on the slower side, but very attentive once things got going. Portions are generous, perfect for sharing. The vibes are amazing. Am I coming back? Hell yes--there's still so much on the menu I need to try. read more

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We arrived at Monkey Bar at 8:15 PM and were seated in the dining room, and from the moment we walked in, the ambiance completely set the tone for the evening. The lighting was dim and warm, with a cozy golden glow from the lamps placed on each table. The walls were covered in charming caricatures, giving the space a distinct, old-school New York sophistication. The jazz music playing throughout the restaurant added a timeless elegance that I personally love it perfectly matched the upscale yet relaxed vibe. Once seated, we noticed that the plates were stacked neatly in the middle of the table, with utensils wrapped in a napkin placed on top. Menus arrived almost immediately, and our server promptly asked if we preferred still, sparkling, or tap water. We opted for tap, and I truly appreciated that they kept refilling it consistently throughout the night, not just once and forgotten like at some restaurants. We started with drinks: I ordered the Espresso Martini, and the person I was with got the Pink Cosmopolitan. While I enjoyed my martini's rich coffee flavor and generous kick of vodka, I found the cosmopolitan lighter and more refreshing, so much so that I might get it next time. It had a lovely balance and was very easy to sip, while the espresso martini felt curated and intentional, far beyond a standard coffee-and-vodka mix. For an appetizer, we shared the Truffle Bread, which was nothing short of heavenly. The bread itself was unbelievably fluffy, like biting into a cloud, with sugar around the edges and a sprinkle of truffle on top. The accompanying truffle butter was silky smooth and easy to spread. While I personally wished the truffle flavor was a touch more pronounced, the overall dish was still a winner and an indulgent way to start the meal. For mains, I was advised to try the cod, but the Fish and Chips caught my eye, and I went with that an unusual choice for a place like Monkey Bar, but I'm glad I did. The batter was delicate and crisp without being greasy, encasing tender, perfectly cooked fish. The potato wedges were golden, crunchy on the outside, and soft inside, exactly how they should be. Every bite was flavorful and satisfying. My dining companion had the Filet Mignon with Mashed Potatoes and Greens, and although I'm not normally a steak lover, I was impressed. The meat was tender, juicy, and expertly seasoned, with the buttery, fluffy mashed potatoes complementing it perfectly. Our other companion ordered the Vodka Rigatoni, which she declared the best dish of the night so much so that even after finishing the pasta, she kept eating the sauce straight from the bowl. We ended on a sweet note with the Ice Cream Fudge. It came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream in one bowl and a small cup of warm fudge on the side so you can pour it yourself. Naturally, we poured the entire cup in. The fudge was rich and decadent, balanced beautifully by the cool, creamy vanilla. It was the perfect dessert to share and wrap up the meal. The only minor downside was that there was a noticeable gap between ordering drinks and ordering food, but beyond that, the service was excellent. Our waiter was attentive, helpful, and genuinely enhanced the dining experience. Overall: Monkey Bar delivers a classic New York fine dining experience with a warm, jazz-filled atmosphere, excellent food, and polished service. From the truffle bread to the fish and chips, every dish felt thoughtfully prepared. It's the kind of place that's perfect for a special night out in the city, and I'll definitely be back. read more

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Second time coming to Monkey Bar. Great food as usual. Got the favorites this time but added the bacon to the burger this time. Way better than the original without bacon. The service is what is exceptional here. Our waiter (I think his name was Alex) was exceptional. Very friendly and kind. He also brought us free refills on soda even though we didn't ask. This place is nice and the ambiance is up there. Definitely a spot to try if you haven't. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants, been here countless times and they always deliver. Sandwiches, porterhouse, pasta, all hit the mark. Service is always phenomenal and their ambiance is perfect for any occasion. read more

What a beautiful restaurant! It's like walking into a 1940's movie. So reminiscent of "old NY." The staff are very attentive and beyond friendly. We were celebrating a birthday and the staff went out of their way to send birthday wishes. The food was incredible! We started out with Monkey Bread and King Crab Rangoon- both were beyond delicious. I highly recommend both the prime rib French dip and steak and eggs. The hash browns that are served with the steak could be a meal by themselves. Be sure to make reservations! The place fills up quickly. Thank you all for such a lovely brunch and for making a birthday even more special! read more

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This meal was absolutely amazing and definitely lives up to the hype. The fight for the reservation was a nightmare but I'm so glad we persevered. The ambiance is sexy: dimly lit, well decorated, just a vibe. It's not too loud although you are seated pretty close to the people next to you. We started with the monkey bread. Oh. My. God. I will be dreaming of this bread for the rest of my life. I didn't think it could get better but then we dipped it in the accompanying dip. 1000/10. We got the tuna tartare and it was excellent. Light and tasty. We also got a Caesar salad. That was the weakest item. To be honest it wasn't even average it was just bad - something tasted completely off with it? For our entree we split the wagyu burger and got the truffle Mac and cheese and the mushrooms. Every single thing was amazing. I'm not even a huge fan of Mac and cheese but I'd have eaten a whole vat of this. Truly an amazing experience and I will fight my way for a reservation just to go back. read more

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Beautiful restaurant, great ambience, truly a speakeasy vibe. Amazing service team and front desk, and of course fantastic food. Probably the best hamburger I ever had and I've had some really good ones. There were seven of us so we had a lot of dishes from the menu and just about every single one of them was 4+ stars. The French dip was out of this world. The steak was great. Possibly the best wedge salad I ever had. Ask for it chopped. It's expensive so it's not like I'm going to be a regular there, but it is definitely now very high up on the special occasion restaurant list. read more

Wow, wow! This place 100% lives up to the hype that has been created. Starting from when you first walk through the door. The space inside is beautiful and embodies old timey New York City! The cosmo was a perfect balance, not too sweet, but very refreshing! The truffle monkey bread... Everyone must get. It's slightly sweet, salty, and the truffle butter balances it all out. My favorite bite. The French dip was solid. The horseradish sauce breaks the richness of the meat. The bread was fresh and crispy. A true fine dining restaurant, the service was impeccable and should be a blueprint of all restaurant service. read more

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Walked in on a Sunday night around 8:40pm, party of 1. I was #30 on the waitlist, restaurant closes at 10:30pm, waited 20 mins then a seat opened up at the bar. My bartender/ server Johnny was great, very friendly, knowledgeable & attentive. Started with an espresso martini ($25) which was good, strong coffee taste, not too sweet. I ordered the monkey bread ($35) & cheeseburger ($30) for dinner, so did the parties on both sides of me. After a few minutes the bartender informed me that they just ran out of the monkey bread! I opted for the Caesar salad ($28) instead. About 15 mins later the manager came out and announced they were making more monkey bread, the entire bar area applauded! The salad was very good, a generous amount of dressing. The Monkey bread was delicious! Warm and tasty, not too sweet, I packed 1/2 to bring home and ate as soon as I got in, they forgot to include the truffle butter which I specifically asked for, so that was disappointing. Best part of the meal, worth the price! The burger however was disappointing, nothing special at all. Polo bar burger is 100x better. This burger was dry & basic, so were the fries. I should have went with the French dip which is what my server recommended. Generous wine pours (half pour option available which is not something you usually see). Bathroom needs some renovations, restaurant is currently blocked by scaffolding/ construction. They never called me for the waitlist, parties next to me said they were waiting for 3 hrs for a table, another duo said they waited 1 hour for bar seats. They did comp my salad since it wasn't my first choice when they had the bread available. read more

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Ordered: Truffle Monkey Bread (~$35): Perigord truffles, parmesan cheese, truffle butter Smoked Whitefish Caesar (~$28): with crispy potato chips and classic caesar dressing Double Cheeseburger (~$30) with Egg (+$5): two prime beef patties, pickles, onions, dijonnaise, American cheddar cheese Espresso Martini (~$25): Haku vodka, Sawada Project x espresso, chocolate, kokuto Carrot Cake (~$19): spiced cake, cream cheese frosting, toasted coconut Aya's take: A difficult reservation hates to see me coming! I happened to snag a reservation the night before and was excited to finally try the popular Monkey Bar! The 1940s aesthetic, red leather seats, and light jazz music in the background adds to this quintessential NYC experience. I started off with their Espresso Martini which was smooth, creamy, bold, and sweet. One of the best I've ever had in the city. We also split the Truffle Monkey Bread and Smoked Whitefish Caesar. If you get any appetizers here, let it be those two!! The Truffle Monkey Bread was out of this world and not overhyped one bit. The shaved truffle, the parmesan cheese, the fluffy & savory & sweet monkey bread, and the truffle butter - it was all a symphony of flavors in your mouth. This was a fantastic start. The Smoked Whitefish Caesar complimented the Truffle Monkey Bread so well. It was cold, crisp, and fresh. I appreciated that the smoked whitefish was not overpowering or as fishy as expected. If anything, I prefer it over anchovies. Similarly, the crispy potato chips were a great choice over croutons! Since we had the Monkey Bread, we used some of that bread as our carb here too. This is a dynamic duo you absolutely need on your table. Considering I've been to Au Cheval and 4 Charles, of course I had to try the Double Cheeseburger here too. I will say this came in third for me of the 3 places. The beef was juicy and savory, the dijonnaise was a bit muted and could've used more, and the bun wasn't super fresh. It was weirdly flaky and hard in some areas. The Egg added creaminess and richness to each bite which I enjoyed. We ended with their Carrot Cake which I would argue is a must here. It's sweet from the cream cheese frosting, warmly spiced from the cinnamon and nutmeg notes, and quite moist. Most of their other popular desserts can be enjoyed at their partner restaurants but I haven't seen the Carrot Cake anywhere else. So glad I got to close off the year with a great meal at Monkey Bar. Absolutely worth it if you can snag a resy! read more

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Great place and the experience was as good as we could have made it. If you're driving here.. it was veryyy hard to find parking on a sunday afternoon. I had to use the garage right ahead of the place.. there's a garage right before, but it was packed. Since parking and traffic made us late, we had to sit at a table by the bar area and not in the dining room but it's understandable. I was getting dirty gin martinis while we dined and I requested for a gin besides hendrix (it is too floral for that flavor profile) and it was exquisite!!! For food we got the smoked whitefish caesar, we loved that the fish added a meaty touch and the dressing tasted so fresh king crab rangoons- it was much more aromatic than your typical takeout spot, came with sweet chili sauce and some sort of honey hot mustard sauce that was really good akami tartare- nice and clean tasting, delicious! truffle monkey bread- was a little sweet, but tasty truffle mafaldine- so good, it was rich and saucy! spicy shrimp pasta- tasted bright, acidic, and simple, its delicious if you're in the mood for that wagyu cheeseburger- was ok but was expecting more. We added the thick cut bacon, but it was underwhelming. The patties weren't as juicy as you'd think, and the bun seemed to be a little dry. We couldnt add the egg because it was past 3 and they put away the brunch items. the buttery mashed potatoes were kind of the star of the show. so savory, garlicky, and creamy!!!!! i think we detected some truffle shaved on top? we couldn't get enough of it!!!! the asparagus was great, not too thin and not overcooked. i think they also put a little truffle and parm on it. no dessert for us read more

Fantastic food in a traditional NYC vibe. Ressies highly recommended, even mid week for lunch. Our table had quite a bit of food, one person claimed the burger was the best they'd ever had. Shrimp pasta had some bite but was still good. Caesar was a standout. French dip was raved about, quite large. read more

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

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This is another TikTok find. We planned for this visit for months and knew what we wanted before even boarding our flight. We came for the Monkey Bread which while expensive is probably the best truffle item I have ever had. Overall my wife and I enjoyed the potato pancakes and the avocado toast. Bot of these items were very good. I do feel though that the hash browns would actually make an even better potato pancake. Overall the food was very good. My daughter didn't care for her breakfast eggs or the toast too much but the rest of us really liked our food. The eggs were supposed to be soft scrambled eggs but these eggs were very wet. So you might want to ask if they can cook them more. Our server was one of the friendliest we have encountered in NY and the ambiance is very nice. There is some construction in front of the place so you could miss it if you are not careful! read more

The ambience and service were 10 out of 10! Very impressive overall. The food is very heavy, so show up with an appetite. I got the Caesar salad, which had white fish in it, different but delicious! read more

Monkey Bar - Smoked Whitefish Caesar - American Near Me - New York, New York

My husband and I recently celebrated our 8 year wedding anniversary. We wanted an American food place with tasty eats, romantic ambiance, and good portions. We chose monkey bar after hearing good things but getting a reservation was SO difficult that we had to settle on 12pm brunch instead of dinner. We walked in and immediately I was pleased with the ambiance. It was perfectly dim and cozy so that I could pretend it was dinnertime and not feel off in my fancy attire ordering a heavy meal at barely boon. Very romantic. We ordered the whitefish caesar salad and truffle bread to start. Our appetizers took an unusually long time and we were hungry, but our kind waitress Savannah came out and explained there was a miscommunication and that our apps were on the house. Very professional and saved our first impression of the restaurant. We asked to relocate into a booth that was behind us and she was more than helpful with moving us over so we could be more comfortable. The truffle loaf and whitefish Caesar salad were both worth the steep price tag. The loaf, for 35 dollars, was warm, moist, and packed with flavor. I was nervous it wouldn't meet expectations but it exceeded them. And the salad was definitely something to write home about. Lots of dressing, deliciously salty, and I think there were potato chips in there that made it crunchy. The fish had a great smoked flavor. Mm! For the meal we ordered the French dip prime rib sandwich which was very good and soft and the cheeseburger which literally melted in my mouth. It came with a garlic mayo that was definitely needed for that extra something. It came with standard French fries that we were too full to finish. We also got the truffle mac and cheese which was thick and cheesy with a nice toasted crust of cheese but the truffle was a little too underwhelming for my taste with this. The waiting staff checked in often and made sure our water glasses were always full. We ended up ordering a chocolate pie slice for dessert, and they even brought it out with a big scoop of vanilla gelato with hot chocolate fudge for our special occasion. WOW, this gelato was delicious and paired perfectly with our chocolate pie! So soft and creamy and cold. The waiter was sweet and told us he was envious of us celebrating 8 years. The service was great. Needless to say, we were stuffed to the brim leaving this place. Overall, the food, ambiance, and serve was excellent. Despite the hostess who first sat us and took our coat being a little cold and the food taking a while to come out, the waiting staff was lovely and took care of everything for us to make sure we had a great first experience. We would definitely love to come back if we can get another reservation! This place lives up to the hype! read more

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Monkey Bar is the kind of place that makes you want to write fan mail to the chef. The truffle monkey bread? 5000 out of 10. No notes. The smoked whitefish salad was stunning. Salty, creamy, fancy. Like a bagel that went to grad school. The clam linguine was the only miss. Way too citric. Felt like the clams were trying to zest me. My wife said the burger was the best she's ever had in her life. She is not usually that dramatic, so take that seriously. The lemon meringue pie was floaty, tart, and excellent. Service was incredible. Our server was a total pro. Warm but not fake. On point the whole night. The Manhattan was also great. Balanced, boozy, and beautiful. Highly recommend. read more

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I stopped by Monkey Bar for brunch with a few friends after getting off the waitlist. We were sat in the front section of the restaurant near the bar. The decor was nice, and the lighting was relaxed. For a bunch the menu had many options. I went with the "Double Cheeseburger" which was a good choice. My group also shared the "Truffle Monkey Bread" which I would recommend as a dish any visitor to the restaurant should try. Monkey Bar was an enjoyable experience. If you are considering stopping by you should. read more

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I came here a few weeks ago with some friends. The price is ridiculous for what you're getting, $13 fries, $8 flat cooks, $35 bread (with a side of hair) and average foods. I've been to many high end restaurants and this place is not worth it. It's quite dark inside but it's quite loud and busy. There was hair in one of the water cup and it took them forever to replace it, then when they fill our cup the bottom of the pitcher touched the top of our burger...probably won't comeback. read more

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Having lived in NYC for five years, I had heard several good things about Monkey Bar but never made it out here. I was finally able to get a reservation on a Thursday at 6pm for a party of 3 to celebrate my mom's birthday and we had a spectacular experience. We got our table in the front of the main dining room which is beautiful-- the high ceilings, dim lights, fun murals make this place feel sophisticated, and elegantly lively in a Great Gatsby kinda way. Service was impeccable. We ordered some cocktails to start which were very good! I particularly enjoyed the old fashioned. The Dirty Blue was a little too salty for me but paired well with the food. We ordered: - Crab cakes: perfect crispy crust, warm and soft inside with generous chunks of high quality crab. Perfectly seasoned. The tartar sauce was so rich and creamy, well balanced in flavor, with the perfect hints of herbal and tangy and acidic elements. Highly recommend! - Truffle monkey bread: soft and pillowy, like brioche. Sweeter than I expected and it felt more like a savory cinnamon roll. However, well balanced by savory cheese and the umami punch from the truffle. The butter was so decadent and creamy. Not sure I would order every time but worth trying at least once. - Smoked whitefish Caesar: refreshing, citrusy, creamy with umami hints from the smoked fish. Very high quality ingredients. Flavor can get old so I would recommend having this brought out with another dish to balance it out. I appreciated the generous amounts of fish. - Vodka rigatoni: perfectly al dente, right amount of sauce. The sauce to me on the sweeter side and I generally like more acidity and savoriness in my vodka sauces. Well prepared nonetheless with a nice creaminess to it. Perfect for sharing and to pair with the caesar salad. - Double cheeseburger: AMAZING!! The buttery bun, perfectly cooked meat patty that was so flavorful, delicious tangy relish balanced out but high quality slices of cheese.... Perfection in a burger. Would definitely order every time I come. Very worth it and one of my favorite dishes of the night. - Side of fries: generous portion, perfectly salted but a little too underdone for me. Garlic aioli is amazing which was addictive and made them worth eating anyways. - Chocolate cream pie: I was between this and the carrot cake but was craving chocolate. Delicious cookies and cream flavored dessert that is reminiscent of those Betty Crocker pies from childhood but with elevated presentation and high quality ingredients. The chocolate Oreo crust was so good and the whole dessert was balanced by a neutral, and refreshing whipped cream. This dessert is on the sweeter side so I would recommend sharing! Overall, had an impeccable experience here. The service was spotless, the food was decadent and enjoyable without seeming too forceful, and the ambiance is just so classy and feels worthy of any special occasion. Looking forward to coming back one day in the future for another great experience. Highly recommend. read more

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I have never felt more scammed by a restaurant experience in my entire life. Obviously I'd seen and heard nothing but great things about the place, so I tried to get a reservation for my time I was just in New York , that was impossible I saw nothing available till next January which made the place seem all the more potentially worth it. Through a friend I was able to snag a reservation last minute and thought I was so grateful the experience was truly awful. We started with their famous monkey bread with truffle 34$ . The bread came cold and was served with that tasted like whipped marjoram and honey.....it was far from fresh and somewhat dry. I was shocked. We were seated at 10:30 so I get we were one of the last restaurants of the day but I find this to be no excuse for cold and unfresh food. Which leads me to the most mortifying thing which was the salmon crudo , also with truffle 35$. I went for a bite first and realized it was almost difficult to take the piece of thinly sliced salmon off the plate ? Why would that be ? Because the fish had clearly been dressed and prepared much earlier and left in the fridge with time to stick to the plate. The truffles that were clearly not freshly shaved on top were soggy and though the fish was pretty nice in flavor , it obviously was not freshly sliced or prepared for us. I asked the rest of my part if they observed the same thing and shredded enough every bite was stuck to the plate. Next was the truffle pasta.....cold and drowning in butter but tasted fine. We had two incredibly mediocre salads the wedge and the butter leaf both were incredibly under dressed and boring. For the main we had the ribeye. It was well cooked and just fine. But finishing with the sundae brought me right back to what this restaurant really is , a gimmick in a very pretty setting. Cheap sprinkles and candies as accouterments I was.....beyond disappointed. The bread being one of their stars being cold and the crudo having been prepared earlier was just beyond me. Safe to say I will never return. And it's sad this entire meal felt like a rip off as it was a sturdy almost 700 dinner. But that's what it felt like. As a huge goodie who loves and never has a problem spending money on a good meal this genuinely felt like bullshit. read more

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REVIEW ONLY ON CHOCOLATE PIE..... only got take out chocolate pie... 2 pieces were $40 ... the piece portion definitely generous worth $20 ... NOOOOOOOO ... this pie was goood but way too rich for my blood. VERY VERY RICH ..... would I get again .. prolly not ! ... but I do wanna try their food food ... not just dessert ! read more

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

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BEST. BASIL GIN SMASH. EVER. You have to go on the weekends though. Wagyu burger and fries were incredible. Great service. Would go back. read more

Monkey Bar is a classic for a reason. The food is solid and comforting, especially the monkey bread and the burger, and everything feels reliably well done. You come here as much for the room and the energy as for the food. Great spot for drinks and a polished night out, even if it is not trying to reinvent anything. Consistently enjoyable and easy to recommend. read more

This place rocks. The food is delicious and the service is speedy. Loved the burger, the truffle bread and the caesar. Big fan! read more

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I have been wanting to try this place for a longgg time and finally got lucky enough to snag a reservation. The ambiance is super cool and old school with murals on the walls. Food was amazing. The best thing we ordered was the monkey bread which is topped with parm and truffle shavings, it was incredible. Also ordered the double cheeseburger was very good. Prime rib dip was one of the best I've had, comes with an au jus and a horseradish aioli. Best to go with 3-4 people and share a few dishes. read more

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Came here back in December 2025. Wait was horrible. I would recommend putting your name down first and then exploring the city while you wait if you are walking in. Food was nothing notable. Ambience was nice, however, the seating arrangement was horrible. I got sat at a tall circular table near the bar. Drunk people kept spilling their drinks on my table, putting their drinks on my table, and kept bumping into the table. Other customers would also lift up/move/push my seat that I am sitting on to get by when the other side had HUGE space for them to EASILY walk by. I would also like to note that we were seated by the hostess as well. She saw all of this happening and did not do anything about it. Would not come back. Overrated. read more

Iconic NY bar and accompanying restaurant. Serving classic cocktails under the watchful eyes of whimsical monkeys on murals. I wondered what famous types bellied up to the bar as I had. The bartenders were professional and friendly and were knowledgeable mixologists. I ordered off the food menu and started with a dirty martini using Tito's and blue cheese olives. Nice pour I opted for a half order of wedge salad served with a side of creamy dressing that lacked taste. I couldn't tell you what they were trying to accomplish. I added a baked lump crab cake for $15. It had a hint of added lemon. It was all crab, buttery and full of light crab flavors. The lettuce was skewered with a thick slice of applewood bacon and book ended by two lumps of soft Danish bleu cheese and two quarters of hard boiled eggs. Very good and filling. I'm glad I finally made it to see the monkeys. read more

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Interesting place, good good, great location and experience... coming back for sure when in in the area

Saturday brunch in full effect when we visited this iconic restaurant. Considering construction obstructions at the door, the confusion was worth the expense. Cocktails and a variety of steakhouse type dishes. Classy but not stuffy. Great staff and wonderful overall experience. A destination type of place. read more

AMAZING, and I mean AMAZING service. The service is BEST I have ever had in NYC. AND I mean the BEST. So many place I have eaten in NYC the servers were sub par, but NOT at Monkey Bar. Servers were top notch. Jay and Aaron, our servers, treated us like rock starts. And the food, oh let me tell you about the food. The monkey bread is a MUST. yes, it is worth the price. Everything we ate was delicious. I don't live in NYC but I will tell you that Monkey Bar will always be my GO TO place in NYC. read more

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

Okay let's start from the top: -ambiance was so moody, dimmed lights, booths that felt secluded even if the restaurant is packed -service was like fine: nothing great nothing terrible -drinks were yum! The dirty martini was a crowd favorite -the bread I thought when reading the menu was outrageous for $40. After 1 bite though I knew I'd pay double that and I'm not even kidding. -crab Rangoon was good but like nothing compared to the bread -truffle mafaldine was good but I wouldn't spend more than $32 on it. Truffle was delish but it honestly wasn't a huge portion. I will say I loved whatever noodle shape they used -vodka rigatoni was not a standout, it was fine but not worth the price Overall very fun and moody but price doesn't match service and all their food read more

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Food was delicious, service wasn't bad. Our server started off without greeting us, asking us for a drink or even brining us a menu. Instead, she approached asking if we were ready to order!? She seemed to be pre-occupied mentally throughout our meal (Sunday brunch). If not for the copious mistakes and general distracted service this meal would be a solid 4/5. Food, ambiance were great, but our waitress was just absent read more

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We came here without a reservation and were called back in about an hour after being placed on the waitlist. The ambiance and darker lighting is nice inside. There's lots of tables as well as a bar. Bar got super crowded though so I'm glad we were able to get a table. I got the cosmo to drink which was good. I got the truffle mafaldine for my main course. I love mafaldine noodles and I've never seen them in restaurants so I was happy to see it here. The truffle flavor was so rich and the sauce was yummy. Lots of vegetarian options here which is great. For dessert got the chocolate pie and strawberry vacherin. The chocolate pie is a mousse texture and it comes with whipped cream on top. The strawberry vacherin was so unique and has ice cream, whipped cream and strawberry purée at the bottom. It looks so cool too. The meringue pieces were so good and the size of the dessert was huge. The prices here are reasonable as well. read more

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If I could go to Monkey Bar everyday, I would. Few restaurants compare, having an old-school atmosphere, cool staff, and amazing food to match. We made a reservation in the main dining room the minute (!) that resos went live for that day, and there were only a handful of tables left. We got seated at a big semi-circle booth that overlooked the dining room which def added to the experience. My partner and I took my parents for the first time, so we wanted to share to try a bunch of different things vs. ordering our own entree. That's actually what our waiter suggested we do with the burger - and they cut it up into 4 slices for us! We got the vodka pasta, the whitefish caesar salad, monkey bread, fries, the burger, and crab cakes. All are delicious and worth ordering again but you simply MUST get the monkey bread - out of this world and unlike any other bread you've ever had. Tis a pretty penny at $30+, but you won't regret it. Oh, and the drinks were fabulous as well, no surprise there Definitely expensive, but v worth it read more

Monkey Bar - Smoked Whitefish Caesar, Truffle Monkey Bread, Baked Crab Cake - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Best lunch I ever had. Definitely a reservation score. Old nostalgic classic. Monkey bread melted in my mouth, my taste buds were delighted with the cap mushrooms and crispy onions and I couldn't put my fork down with the wedge salad with the abundance of bacon. Packed house and comfortable seating. Great service and a beautiful decor, NYC at its finest! read more

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Absolutely exquisite from the whitefish caesar salad to the burger and drinks everything was just as good as people hyped it up to be. The service was also solid! read more

Monkey Bar - Smoked Whitefish Caesar - American Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for a business dinner, which one of my colleagues was lucky enough to snag a reservation for the 5 of us. The front entrance into the bar area was super dark, a bit unnecessarily dark, but once you get to the back of the dining area, it was a bit brighter, but still dim. I ordered a Bourbon Old Fashioned ($27) and ended up getting another one on the house later on as they made an extra, probably for someone that didn't want it. These tasted great, especially after a long day of work. For appetizers, we ordered a spread which included Truffle Monkey Bread, which was just carbs with grated truffle, parmesan cheese, and truffle butter on the side. Nothing too special. The King Crab Rangoon ($30) was probably my favorite appetizer that we ordered, as you can taste the real crab meat and not imitation. We also ordered Fresh East Coast Oysters ($5 each) which were pretty standard. For entree, I ordered the Ribeye Steak Frites ($56) medium rare, which came with french fries. Delicious. It is served with a béarnaise sauce, which I couldn't decide if it tasted better dipping the steak in it or not, and it probably could have went either way. Overall, it was a terrific client dinner with very friendly staff that took care of us. I definitely left full and satisfied. read more

Great food, okay service. Make sure you get desserts and get a reservation I saw a few walk -ins who got turned away because their wait list was max capacity read more

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I've been here twice. Each time I ordered the steak frites which were very good. Steak was very flavorful and tender. I also had to try the monkey bread, which is very much worth the hype. I have to admit I had my reservations. I will say the cocktails are underwhelming and for the price point I would expect them to wow me, but it's NYC and the price is expected. I had a Yuzu martini and a coconut margarita. For dessert I had the chocolate pie was was AMAZING. Overall, I would definitely come back read more

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Great bar experience and solid burger. Only issue is that it gets pretty crowded but that's also what makes it a fun time. read more

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