My fiancé and I are obsessed with Monkeys. We live really close and there is always something fun going on here. We bring family and friends here when they are in town and love the nightly events they have happening every night of the week. On top of the atmosphere- the food is simply amazing. From the wings to the steak to the country fried steak- to one of their daily awesome specials- whatever you get will be delicious. This is the best place at the beaches- I'm just lucky enough to live basically next door. The girls and guys serving and tending bar there are top notch. Best place to be for any big television event also. read more

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Well, the bartenders certainly pay close attention to their friends. What do I mean? Well, the amount of alcohol u get depends on your friendship. The bartenders love to block the cold boxes that have an alcohol in them and pour it hidden. The Togo order was a train wreck but all the frees drinks and other attention not in the best interest of the regular customers was despicable. The Owern or Owners are non existent and and are getting their. Lock cleaned. read more

This is a review of DJ/KJ Austin Williams that runs the Wed/Sat/Sun Karaoke show, not of the restaurant itself. Arrived at 9:15 to participate in the karaoke show that is listed for 9:30. DJ/KJ Austin Williams arrived at 9:30 and was set up just in time to start the show at 10:10. I was second to put in a song, and was followed by quite a few others (seems like he had a decent crowd awaiting his late start). After he had called up a third singer, I walked up and asked if he had my song in, at which he looked around and realized he had set mine off to the side. He then called up (I assume) one of his locals who and yet to put in a request and she walked up and said she wasn't ready yet. He then called me up. After I finished and handed him the mic, he then proceeded to chuckle and call out my face and the fact I look serious over the microphone, my response was "hey, don't do that" he continued to denigrate me over the microphone I flipped him off. He continued the berating and challenged me to come up to the booth. As I approached he asked me why I was treating him like an a$$h0le, I pointed out he was actually bashing me publicly over the mic. Upon him saying he didn't deserve that treatment I pointed out his starting late, his losing my song and skipping me (even with people that never even put a song in). He then decided he had the authority to ask me to leave the bar which the staff pointed out he had no right to do. Be warned if you attend his shows, you with be treated as you are below him. Now to his show, he had no control for the sound, music super loud, singers not equalized or even able to really be heard, lyric projection was actually being projected onto the singers. Good luck being able to read that, I hope you know the lyrics by heart. No sense of a singer rotation, even just a few singers in, he had no clue of a rotation and obviously puts in his locals without them knowing he was doing it. I recommend staying away from his business and any place that employs his show. read more

One of the best places to watch football during the season. Tons of TVs and great bar food. Servers were all nice & food prices were good

My go to neighborhood place for great food and cold beer. As many of you have heard by now my favorite place to be is bellied up to the bar. Unfortunately tonight the place was packed and no bar seats to be found. So we found a high top close by. Monkeys Uncle was hosting a Parrot Head gathering with live music. Who doesn't love so Jimmy Buffet on a hot summer night. The service was great. We ordered wings with Monkeys house sauce. So yummy and the Ahi Tuna appetizer. Also delicious. Thanks Monkey's Uncle you never disappoint! read more

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Great specials, amazing service and the game day atmosphere is contagious! We recommend the wings....all flats, bipi style, retossed with the honey siracha sauce! Add a side of onion rings too! Another favorite is the boom boom shrimp! We got them fried and they were delicious The salads are gigantic so plan on splitting it unless that's your meal We love their specials and we often look forward to see what delicious food they'll think of next! read more

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I came here to hear the. Ox Band play, to grab a burger/chips and a few margaritas. I was with a big party. My chair was faced away from the band. So, I could not see the band only hear them. I did like the Venmo app to tip the band with ease. The food and my margarita was very good. The place was packed with people like sardines. So many people. My Waitress NEVER CHECKED BACK WITH ME. I wanted one more drink. No go. I had to practically yell at her to get my check. I paid and left. I had fun, but there was much need for improvement. Pros:good drink and burger Cons-full parking lot, Waitress did not take the time of day to ask if I wanted anything else. She was busy, but not that busy. Place was too full with people. Recommend? Yes, on a slower day-maybe read more

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Great atmosphere and good food. Friendly service. Good experience . Went on a CFP game and it was super.

Love this place, last of the local places at the beaches. Great drinks, food & service. I come here everytime I come home. Prices are reasonable. You won't be disappointed read more

The wings were really good, the environment is what you would expect for a Friday night with a good band, but the waitress Randon rocks. We were there for a mini-reunion after 25 years and she absolutely made our night. Very attentive, polite and her sense of humor was amazing. We even sought out the manager to let him know how amazing she was. If you give employees awards or bonuses, she definitely deserves one!!! She is quite the ambassador for your restaurant. Thanks from the old SARATOGA sailors! read more

Good food good service. If you're looking for a local hang, this is it. By the way, the shrimp dinner is amazing and the wings are huge.

Monkey's is a great spot to have a great time & is appropriately priced for the service, food, drinks, and atmosphere provided. I particularly love coming for the Famous $5 Burger. They offer a variety of different fun nights and specials. Located at the end of a shopping plaza with a large parking lot, and bike racks on the side of the building for easy bike parking. Definitely drop in if you are nearby! read more

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One of my favorite spots by the beach. $5 burger with waffle fries? Chefs kiss. Their menu is very large and I have yet to try anything bad. The gyro, soft pretzels, mozz sticks, wings, everything is tasty. Decently priced drinks as well. There's pool and darts. Live music sometimes. And 2 bars to order from. It can get busy on weekends and sports nights, but it's worth going to! read more

Great band very loud could have been turned down a level and been even better. Food was ok. Service a little slow but they were very busy

21 to 91, Monkey's welcomes all. They certainly know how to draw a crowd when it comes to football games & cover bands. Beers might not be the coldest, and sometimes you gotta wait a while to get served, but that being said every time I go to Monkeys I have a great time. Def a group friend hang local casual bar atmosphere. Typical bar food, affordable drinks, relaxed atmosphere. See you soon at Monkey's! read more

Monkey's Uncle Tavern - Cover band Be Easy always draws a crowd! - Bars Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

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Monkeys uncle is a pretty standard bar with decent priced drinks and a fun environment. Typically a busy spot especially on weekends. The food is not bad but the real star of the show is their $5 burger with waffle fries. Hard to beat a burger that's cheaper than McDonald's but tastes so much better. read more

We arrived on Sunday morning, early on 6/22/25. We were some of the first to arrive. We ordered the Tavern burger with waffle fries. When the food came out, I thought they forgot to give me a bottom bun. No, it was there, it was about 1/8 inch thick. There was a sliver of lettuce and the smallest onion slice I have ever witnessed. The waffle fries were done about 2 minutes after they pulled them. The male server said, "Here is your food," and walked away. Never asked do you need anything else? Like silverware, sauces. The servers were very interested in catching up with the regulars. Never going back. There are better providers out there. read more

I've been going to Monkey's since they were located on South 3rd St. and have always loved their wings. I since have moved away and came back into town this past weekend and decided to go to Monkey's to watch a game. One thing you can be certain of, you will not get any food born illnesses eating their wings.... They over fried them nearly beyond recognition. The meat tasted like dry chicken breast instead of crispy and juicy wings. On this visit, we got Medium Buffalo and Cajun Ranch flavors for the wings. I'm not sure if their sauces are made of expensive ingredients.... but the light drizzle of each on the wings left me wondering why such a scant amount of sauce on the wings? They used to toss and coat their wings. The light sauce coating and Sahara level dryness of what used to be wing meat, left them nearly inedible. On the positive of things though, it's still a great place to watch the game and the fries were actually really good. There's always cheap drinks, and if your a local, you will always find someone you know at the bar. The servers are always nice and personable. This visit was terrible, but I give it three stars based on nostalgia and previous good experiences. read more

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My favorite place for lunch. Specials are awesome. Drinks are strong and delicious. Bartenders are fun!

Went to the Jags preseason game u til the half and then headed over to Monkeys Uncle to meet some friends. It's a popular sports bar to watch games and have drinks. As expected on a Saturday night it was crowded. Our server did a nice job overall checking on us and getting us drinks, food, our check, etc. the draft beer was ok but not as cold as it should be. There are lots of televisions and everyone has a good time. There was karaoke as well. We had some Mac and cheese bites and they were really good. They also give you a huge basket full. Everything was going really well until I ordered some wings and fries. Unfortunately, the fries looked and tasted like they had been sitting in the back since lunch, dry and lukewarm. The wings were lukewarm as well and didn't seem fresh. That was too bad because they seemed to be on the crispy side which I like and the buffalo sauce was really good. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and did have a good time. We will go back to listen to some live music and I'll give them another shot at the food to see if it was a bad night. read more

Monkey's Uncle Tavern - 5 Wing Combo - Bars Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

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Great place. Food was good, plenty of tvs for football. My father (60) was cut off after a critique to the back bar tenders margarita, seemed like no big deal but apparently he has a big ego. Rest of the drinks were good but the lack of respect to patrons after spending over $100 was very un appreciated read more

When my wife was a little girl, her parents got her a cloth sleeping bag. Nothing too interesting about it, other than the fact that she kept it, and after a while turned it into a blanket because it was soft and, well, blanket-like. Which we have kept for all of these years. Why? I'm not really sure why. I mean, it's super soft and comfy, but it's also small, ripped in about a zillion places, and the stuffing has been slowly ripping off or falling out of it for years. My wife keeps sewing it up and threatening to throw it away. But I really like it and so we keep it. Now, we had never been to Monkey's Uncle Tavern until recently, but some friends who we talked to told us it was one of their "go to" places to go eat. Why? Well, it really can't be because of its ambiance. It's definitely throwing off a beach bar vibe. Slightly skeevy but a good place to hang out and have a cold beer kind of feeling. There are pool tables and a patio and a big freaking bar sits right in the middle of the place. But like that tired old sleeping bag that I just don't want to get of? Yeah, I can see how Monkey's Uncle can grow on you as well. And you keep wanting to go back and hang out with friends. What I did not expect? Well, I was amazed at how good the food turned out to be. It's not five star gourmet dining, but I had the 1985 salad and my wife tried the wings. The shrimp on the salad were grilled well and the veggies dressing were really tasty. My wife's wings were really good, and the waitress told her to have them sauced, thrown back in the fryer and then sauced again. A nice suggestion that made them really tasty. Plus the coleslaw there is excellent! Lots of other menu items looked good as well, and I can't wait to try a burger or a Philly cheesesteak. Look, am I far too old to have a favorite blankey that I'm too stubborn to throw away? Well, yes. Yes I am. But I'm not to old or stubborn to try new places and add them to my eating rotation when they far exceed my expectations. Monkey's Uncle is one of those places and I am excited to go back! read more

Monkey's Uncle Tavern - WINGS! - Bars Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Monkeys is our go-to for good wings and bar food. We are impressed with their consistent quality and flavors of their menu items. I either go to Monkey's or D&LP when I want wings and they never disappoint. Their sauces are flavorful and leave nothing to be desired. I do ask for my wings "extra wet" because sometimes they go light handed with the sauces. If I'm not feeling wings, I'll have a chicken sandwich or wrap and it's always on point as well. The fried chicken sandwich tossed in your favorite wing sauce, made as a wrap, you can't go wrong! I love their waffle fries and homemade chips as well! They have lots of good apps so I definitely recommend trying the loaded chips, fried pickles or onion rings to name a few! A bonus, they also have good ranch! Cons: it can get VERY loud inside so if that bothers you definitely grab an outside table! I have noticed the portions have decreased a little bit. Our fried pickle app looked like a half portion. Still good but seems they've made a few minor cutbacks. Pros: great wings and sauce flavors, perfect place to watch sports/live music, wide variety of menu items, perfect for a quick tasty meal that won't break the bank! read more

Love the food, love the ambiance. But, when's that AC gonna start working....brutal? Feel bad for workers.

A little spot to just stop by for drinks or food. Had a band playing so thought it was nice to enjoy.

Used to be a good place. Husband asked the bartender where the band was and she said "I'm not here to talk about the band, I'm here to serve drinks". What a B. read more

The customer service was horrible. We did not even get a chance to order because the serve kept telling her patrons that they were in the wrong seats while trying to place a to go order, where there were empty seats. Instead of advising "you may sit here/there while you place/wait for your order." No she just kept saying "you can't there. That sit is taken. You can't put anything here. You can't sit here either." At that point, we hadn't even opened the menu to browse the options they had. So we just left. We won't spend money in an establishment that treats their patrons that way. read more

Met my hubby and his coworker here for lunch. I had never been in before but they like going for lunch. We sat at the bar and the service was OK. Not great. Not bad, but she was a little forgetful and the food took a really long time. I gave my husband my order while I was driving there and that took 15 minutes and we waited another 10 probably after I arrived. They love the cheeseburgers so they each had a burger and fries, one person had she crab soup, I had the soup of the day which was asparagus and rice and the pretzels with cheese. All the food was good once we got it. The pretzels and cheese are really good and there were four of them so way more than expected. Lots of TVs with sports going, typical sports bar atmosphere and menu. I would definitely go back. read more

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This is a local legend. Definitely will be back to try some other menu items! Got the mushroom bacon Swiss burger with steak fries and Mac and cheese. Everything was really good. Portions were generous-great value. This is definitely a bar but it's a cool place to hang out. Everyone is friendly, good food and big tv to watch sports. read more

Monkey's Uncle Tavern - Bacon Mushroom Swiss Burger - Bars Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

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Amazing food and service great live music and even a creative way to cut lemons! Good times great vibes.

I've been coming to monkey's uncle since the 80s so today on Christmas Day I sat down at the bar ordered a drink and told them I want wanted some food was completely ignored. Wow. read more

I just got kicked out of monkey uncles Tavern because of my Tourette's and ADHD..: explain you may ask. I have a disorder called Tourette's and ADHD. I was excited out of my mind to singing on karaoke night... little did I know these guys are psychopath (the people who owned the place.) I was pacing around because I was nervous to sing for my first time in karaoke and I was also very excited when a random man approaches me and says you can't be here. I questioned him I said what do you need and he said I had to order something off the menu so I said OK that's fine and then he took me outside. Where his apprentice some big dude threatened to hurt me on the premises... he pushed me up against the wall saying you need to leave now and posing that he wanted to hurt me. I was very scared so I didn't leave this is ridiculous behavior as I have Tourette's and idiot she and they didn't give me one reason as to why I needed to leave... I also continuously explained to them that I hadn't had to drink yet and I was willing to order something before I Sang I left very sad and upset so I just wanted to leave this review to let you guys know don't pace or talk to any other living human in the restaurant or else you'll get kicked out read more

If you like local dive bars with great people, reasonably priced drinks, and good food this place is for you. We walked here late one night after arriving in Jax Beach for something to eat. V and Ivan were behind the bar and were super attentive and helpful. We quickly made conversation with another guest and between the two we were given a list of places to try. They even have free bingo that you can play while hanging out. The street corn nuggets with the sweet chili sauce (thanks to V's suggestion) were delicious! We will definitely be back at least one more time before we return home. Update: We went back again and V and Ivan were both there. We had just as much fun as we did the first time. read more

Monkey's Uncle Tavern - There's a pink monkey behind the bar so of course the place is going to be awesome! - Bars Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

On the 8th day god made Monkeys uncle 5$ Burger. Bingo. Trivia. Live music. Amazing place

Cold beer, good vibes and great service from Misty and the big dude. Local place where you don't feel out of place. And most importantly, a bar where they actually know how to cook big wings, well done. They even put on a yankee hockey game when requested!! read more

Monkey's Uncle Tavern - Lemon pepper wings well done with a brown ale (dont recall which) awesome! - Bars Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Great bar food, better than you'd expect. Service is usually a little on the slow side, but reasonable drinks and lots of live music. Casual bar atmosphere read more

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Great food, atmosphere and service! Karaoke was very entertaining. Everyone seemed to have a good vibe and were friendly. I was solo at the bar and from out of town. Will be back soon! read more

Friendly bartender, chill spot and the blue cheese chips (Monkey Chips) are bomb!!!! I did ask for extra balsamic glaze read more

Monkey's Uncle Tavern - Monkey Chips - Bars Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Great service and especially good food for a bar. They have the best French Dip sandwich. I don't even like French Dips, but I crave theirs!

Went for dinner and only had limited bar menu available. And even that a couple of choices they were out of. It's huge and loud. Good for game watching, not good for a meal. With so many area choices to eat or catch a game, this place had nothing to make me want to try again. read more