We hosted our son's 8th birthday party at Smoking Monkey. Tom was so responsive and helpful with the planning process. I went into the event very comfortable that everything would be taken care of, and it was. The party went off without a hitch. Food was prompt, hot and tasty. Service was great. They went above and beyond to make my son's day special with music and little party favors. We didn't request the extras and there was no charge. We were really touched and felt cared for. With twenty 8-year-olds, we kept it simple with pies and 2L's. That worked well for us. But they also had a number of other tasty looking offerings to add on. There was no tip option with card payment or default gratuity added to the check. We came back with cash after we finished at 8bit Arcade down the street. So, save yourself a trip and bring cash. The room is not huge but large enough for our party of 30 to lunch. The bathrooms are accessed through a work area. If you choose this venue for a similar event, just know it's a restaurant, not a kids' venue. You will need to manage the kids, so they don't become disruptive. read more

Completely unacceptable experience from start to finish. I waited over 3 hours for my food. After an hour and a half with no updates, I called the restaurant to ask about my order status and was told that because I ordered through a third-party app, my order was not a priority. That alone is bad enough, but it somehow got worse when the food finally arrived. My salad had no dressing whatsoever, and they forgot an entire item from my order. So after waiting hours, I still didn't even receive what I paid for. If you're too busy to handle third-party orders, don't accept them. Intentionally pushing customers to the back of the line while still taking their money is dishonest and incredibly unprofessional. Between the excessive wait, missing items, and blatant lack of care, this place has earned every bit of this one-star review. Do yourself a favor and order elsewhere--especially if you're using a delivery app. read more

So dissapointed. Ordered delivery. They took over 1 hour and 30 minutes. was cold. Pizza was dry, the tiramisu cake was destroyed and tiny. They charged me 9 bucks for this (please se photo) it arrived destroyed and soggy. The pizza was okay. Everything was good except the spinach. It smelled really bad, almost as if I'd gone mouldy. You know when you find that bag of produce from the back of your fridge? Imagine that, sprinkled on my pizza. Not only was everything cold, soggy and tiny, but they provided little to no communication on their arrival time. Will not be purchasing again. Edit:// Called to let them know, they're refunded. The guy seemed inconvenienced by the idea but he said he'd do it. We'll see if anything comes through. Honestly don't care for the money, just disappointed in how all this played out. read more

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Service less than desirable. If you like to spend $50+ on a pizza the lest you could do is be accommodating and show some appreciation for customers who drive to your location to use one of your gifted coupons. Obviously I order a lot online delivery and I received a thank you coupon. However, when I went to pickup my order they initially refused to honor it saying I should have used the QR code. Mind you if you are born in the 60's we used plain coupons. Not everyone has a smartphone read more

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5 of us came in for the first time and 5 of us will be back. The pizzas were outstanding, the spaghetti and meatballs are good, the cheesey bread sticks were a super hit- huge serving, tasty marinara, and lots of cheesey goodness. We are new return customers! So so good! , read more

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Our family took most of the restaurant over when we met for dinner before one of my niece's piano recital in the area. We made reservations & preordered a few pizzas because we were on a bit of a time constraint. The server was very sweet & accommodating. We ordered some salads to round out our meal, we had Caesar & the House salads, really tasty. Tons of different pizzas, sandwiches, calzones, pastas & salads. So much to choose from. Spacious, clean & very kid friendly spot in downtown Renton. We had a party of over 20 people and they were able to take care of us plus 2 more 4 tops. read more

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Ordered a 16 inch pizza and a slice, the 16 inch was good but the slice was burnt to shit and inedible. Why serve this? Please do better.

The pizza here is delicious! I ordered delivery but I had a complicated order. I called in to request a couple of extra toppings after I had already placed the order and Aryan answered the phone and was able to help me. The customer service here is top notch, they really go above and beyond to make sure the customer is happy. Aryan was super nice and accommodating, I highly recommend this restaurant and would definitely order from here again! read more

Just a great spin on pizza, friendly staff and great atmosphere. Food is delicious. Make sure you get here and try it. You won't regret it

The food was delicious! The chef sent out their fried sesame cauliflower to try. I could have eaten a whole plate of that by itself! The service was a little slow but totally worth the wait. The restaurant was clean with cute pizza monkey mural on the wall. read more

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Was staying close by at a nearby hotel and didn't want to go out after driving all day. Easy to order online and The pizza and salad arrived in about 35 minutes. The pizza was still hot! Crispy crust just the right amount of topping and a good sauce. Salad was crisp with a lot of good feta. Balsamic dressing was just right- not too oily or vinegary. Will definitely eat again next trip through read more

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We got a bacon pizza and cheese calzone; both were really good! The crust is perfectly chewy and crispy, not greasy, with great flavor. The service was ok. Very friendly but slow. It took a long time to order, even though we were the only table. The pizza came out first and the calzone was about 10+ minutes behind. We had to get it to go at that point since the kids were done with their food. Also, the bathroom reeked of urine. I could still smell it after coming back to the table. I think I'd order pizza from here again but definitely won't eat in. It was $75 for a pizza, calzone, 3 cans of soda and one tap beer. We don't get a receipt (definite mistake) but that seems to be overpriced. read more

I used to come here as one of my lunch spots when I worked in downtown Renton & enjoyed the vibe, chill staff, as well as their lunch combos they have available. Every time Ive come here, I usually go for the pizza. Recently my friend and I ordered delivery since we were craving pasta and it was so good! I had the Basil Pesto Pasta Jungle Fever Pizza Pasta & my friend had the Wild Chicken Penne Alfredo Pizza Delight with a side of Deep Jungle Garlic Bread. Our appetizer was the Leopard's Loaded Potato Bites. Plenty of food (more than what we anticipated - yay leftovers!). We found the food to be everything we were hoping for :) Only thing to note is that we noticed they had free delivery directly from the website & thought it may be worth it rather than use uber eats but after adding everything to the cart, the checkout page was frozen & we were unable to fill out any of the fields (we both tried from our phones). Hungry already, we opted to just go through Uber Eats so it may be their ordering online may be more compatible for laptops or iPad yet it may be worth checking out :) read more

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Pizzas are good; horrible staff from how they treat there delivery drivers I came to get my food heard it was over a hr wait for them which is crazy. Very rude staff.Wings are meh a bit pricey . Good for a local place but it's a hit or miss depending on the day. read more

The service was good however I ordered the Chicken fettuccine with shrimp. It tasted great but I was very disappointed because they used BAY shrimp. That right there is a let down especially when they add on 2.75 for it. They also added in broccoli when I didn't ask for it. What if I were allergic to broccoli?! They should stick to pizza. Their pizza is great. read more

Ordered a pizza over the phone and just asked for a simple substitution of sausage for chicken. It was apparently too confusing for them. Went to pick it up, had to wait 20 min and the pizza wasn't even warm when they gave it to me. Don't bother. read more

Ordering takeout from here can be tricky - long wait, pizza is usually cold. That said, go to the restaurant - their pizza offerings are super delicious and the cauliflower appetizer is our absolute favorite. I was bummed they changed the menu and got rid of a veggie pizza we liked, but they still have other great ones. read more

Omg!!! The goatmary is ridiculously good!!! I mean 5 starts good!!! life changer good! Can't want to order this bad boy again!!! Let's go Renton! read more

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This has been on our list to try for a while based on the reviews. So tonight we decided to give it a try, boy were we disappointed. We ordered Bacon Potato Skins as an appetizer which came out after the pizzas we ordered. They were AWFUL. Hands down the worst potato skins I've ever head. They were clearly frozen with some cheese and bacon added to jazz them up. The cheese was burnt. They were flat out horrible. We also ordered two pizzas. The Pepperoni Paradise Pizza with black olives and Green Gorilla Garden. The pizzas came out one at a time before the appetizer. The pizza crust tastes like cardboard. I've had better frozen pizza. This may be the worst pizza I've had in Washington. While the staff was nice. They struggled to take our order. I had to repeat myself several times. It was nearly $70 for our entire order, we should have stayed home and made frozen pizza. I wanted to like this place cause it's close to home but it was not for us. read more

Beware of ordering pizza delivery. I placed an order & received confirmation. A bit later got text pizza was out for delivery. It never arrived. When I finally was able to reach the restaurant by phone, the woman said they were really busy so they did not make my order. She would have to cancel it. My debit card was charged $70, no refund. Numerous unanswered calls, emails & hassles with my bank. Despite assurances still no refund. A total ripoff. I get it's a small business but certainly a few months is enough time to resolve? Will never eat there again. read more

If you are a Renton-ite, then you know there is no place better than Smoking Monkey Pizza for that awesome slice served with that side Pacific Northwest quirky, counter-culture like grunge. But if you visited sometime after 2024, you are noticing some physical changes, culminating in what looked like post-COVID refreshing, such as a new dining area, and counter service. All of these changes were intentional as Renton is introduced to the Smoking Monkey's latest owner, Anand Kumar and his wonderful family. Taking over in 2021, the changes came subtly. The dining room has changed from an as-is esthetic to refreshed walls and a new counter/bar space with future expansion for beer taps and other spirits. As for food, the classics are STILL on the menu with some expansion into your Neopolitan Italian options to include classic pastas and tasty calzone options. When discussing salads, make sure you get a head count as portions can be generous at times - but definitely tasty. Options spring beyond just the simple ranch, Italian balasamic, and ceasar dressings. Look at the menu for the ever increasing ideas of expanding possibilities. The branding is also changing, so expect our favorite monkey to lose the cigar to be more family friendly and inspire the crowd with its newer jungle-themed mascot. The pizza is still great!! Come to downtown Renton to see your newly rebooted Smoking Monkey Pizza!!! #SmokingMonkeyPizza read more

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I will say customer service is excellent However the worst pizza I have ever eaten in my life. Burnt pizza delivered once 2nd delivery just horrible pizza The sauce came from a can, dough like paper. Maybe I don't understand Seattle pizza but just go out of business. Anyone that thinks this pizza is above a 1star doesn't know pizza This place makes domino's gourmet.; read more

I came to Smoking Monkey on Saturday at 7:00 for some food! I ordered a slice of the "Rumble in the Jungle" pizza and the Buffalo Chicken Bowl (their salad). There isn't too much to tell-I ordered my food at the counter, and got to dine in and have a meal to myself in a fun and casual environment. The salad was HUGE-they are generous with their serving sizes, so I took it home. No complaints here and a very happy belly :) I love the flavors they offer and their slices are big. Absolutely worth the wait (only like 10 minutes). I hope they always do pizza by the slice-I love that so much about this location. Give them a try! read more

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Another great pizza night for our family. We had the DTR with pear, Spicy Monkey with pepperoni & the Swinging delux delight with sausage. Everything was delicious and delivered earlier than expected. Easy to place our order online. Wish I would have taken pictures of the pizzas but the family devoured it too fast. read more

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Came here to pickup pizzas on the way home from the airport with a couple friends from out of town. The cashier (who I believe is the owner?) was so incredibly friendly and attentive. He took our orders and brought us water while we were waiting. There is a large dining room for eating in as well as a bar. My friend ordered gf crust and mentioned it was excellent. She really enjoyed the texture as well as how well it held up the next day when enjoying leftovers. I ordered the regular crust and got a veggie pizza, adding pineapple. This is such a great pizza option if you want a locally made slice! Will absolutely be back. I believe they also deliver for free! read more

We happened to walk by on our way to the farmer's market and noticed they were celebrating their 11th anniversary to decided to stop in to support. We got free loaded fries (more on that later), and since all pizzas were BOGO, we got two pizzas. Their menu is huge! I was a little overwhelmed with all their options, and ended up getting what we were familiar with - a meat heavy one, and a combination. We walked around the farmer's market and when we came back, our order was ready. We brought the pizzas and fries home to eat, and sadly were a bit disappointed.. especially in the loaded fries. They were just regular fries. There was nothing "loaded" about them except some sweet sauce drizzled on? See photo. I wouldn't recommend getting them unless you just want sweet, normal fries. As for the pizzas, they were fine. There was a good amount of toppings which I like. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here for pretty average pizza though. Other than that, customer service was great - the workers were friendly and our food was ready when we expected it to be. read more

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I love their pizza! The pepperonis are the good little ones that curl up when cooked. I also love their ranch. They have decent salads, pasta, and dessert too. I usually order through the Slice app. The only thing that is frustrating is that delivery is always an hour longer than what the app quotes. But I've come to expect that and factor that in. Always friendly delivery drivers. read more

I've tried to give Smoking Monkey Pizza a fair chance, but after my third incorrect order, I'm giving up on this spot. Pizza is too expensive these days to risk getting something completely different from what you ordered. This time, I placed a "build your own" pizza order with cheese, marinara, ground beef, red onions, black olives, and lettuce on top. What I received instead was cheese, sausage, Mama's peppers, red onions, ham, and lettuce. For me, this was inedible--and it was especially disappointing because I was really looking forward to the pizza I had carefully selected. I've called in about mistakes before, but the response has always felt like an interrogation, as if I must have entered the order wrong. I have my order receipt and can see that's not the case. At $27 for a small pizza (with tax and tip for takeout), accuracy matters. To make things worse, the pizza wasn't ready at the suggested pickup time. The restaurant was empty when I arrived, so I assume they were busy with deliveries or other orders. I didn't mind waiting, but there was no offer for a drink or any small accommodation while I waited. I used to frequent the previous business in this same location (with the same pizza oven) for years and always enjoyed it. Smoking Monkey's pizza is just "okay" by comparison, and after multiple mistakes, I won't be coming back--unless my kids beg for it. But truthfully, even they now prefer the neighborhood alternative over this place. I'm writing this review not to be harsh, but because I think details matter--especially when customers are paying premium prices. I hope they take this as constructive feedback and put more care into their orders. read more

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Amazing pizza! I enjoyed their gluten free crust. The flavor was really great. Ordered it to go so didn't experience the restaurant but their pizza is on point! read more

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After a recommendation from some friends, I decided to give this place a try. I opted for one of their all meat 21 inch pies. Undercarriage of the pizza was perfectly done and the toppings were generous on a very well-made pizza. Easy to find parking nearby. This was a great option for us and I look forward to my next visit. read more

This was a great take out dinner after a long day. It wasn't too greasy and extremely filling. I am looking forward to having some more for left overs tomorrow. read more

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YUMMM!!! Try the pineapple shake!! the pizza is mouth watering and absolutely perfect. The crust is amazing, you must try!!! read more

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I've ordered from here twice, both times they screwed up the order. Plenty of other pizza places in the area. Order somewhere else.

Best restaurant in Renton my ass. 3 times we have ordered because we have heard how "good" their pizza is and 3 times they have screwed it up or "lost" the order. They refuse to compensate their customers for their mistakes. I will never order from this place again. read more

Decent pizza, interesting flavors, expensive After years of ordering, I think we've ever only got our order on time once. We joke about ordering it for pick up when our flight lands because we'll still have enough time to deplane, get our checked bags, walk to the parking lot, drive to Renton, and still wait 5 mins for the order. Also the small cauliflower vs regular size is just a different tin but same quantity.... read more

Ordered on DoorDash for pick up. The app said it was ready 20 min later I go in to pick it up and they tell me 30 more minute. Left without the food, No refund. read more

We had pizza delivered and a large salad. The salad was definitely not a large salad. It probably wasn't even a cup of lettuce. And the pizzas were bone cold they're supposed to be here at six. They showed up at 6:37. The pepperoni isn't even cooked all the way through the cheese is literally not melted through the whole middle of it We have eaten here several times and never had these issues before, but for $100 something has to change read more

Ordered pizza for work on October 9th. Was slated to be delivered between 12:12pm-12:22pm. Our lunch break is 12:30-1. I started calling around 12:40pm and was told it would be there soon. Pizza finally arrived around 1:40pm and it was cold. Called the store and the manager apologized and promised a full refund. It is now October 28th and I haven't received my refund. I've called every week asking and he always tells me he will issue it that day. As of today they will no longer accept my phone calls (they must have caller ID). I understand things happen and mistakes were made (delivery) and I'm totally accepting of that. But what happened after the manager promised a refund is completely unprofessional and unacceptable. I hope whoever reads this takes their customer service into account before giving their money to this establishment. They don't care about you, only your money. UPDATE: On 10/30 I was in the area so I stopped in and asked for my refund in person. The guy working there (main character in their Facebook videos) told me they don't keep cash in the till and asked me to write down my number so he can Zelle it to me later. I respectfully declined, and after that he opened up the till gave me a full refund in cash. The cash he JUST told me they don't keep on hand. Nothing but liars at this place. read more

Pizza is good but prices are way too expensive. Over $20 for a 6 slice cheese pizza?!

One pizza's bottom was burnt. Another pizza was dried out and looked like it had been sitting out all day