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    The Grumpy Monk

    3.6 (527 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Sushi Bars
    Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    THE GRUMPY MONK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Live music
    Moderate noise

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    Fish and chips
    Lynn L.

    7/26- usually great food but today it was TOO salty. Had Reuben and fish and chips. It's been "salty" both times we grabbed "lunch" . Disappointing.

    Fish n chips with a garden salad
    N Denise H.

    We came here on Tuesday April 22, 2025. I was beyond hungry! I have eaten here before and I had no issues with the food. I had the fish and chips, and a side salad; he ordered wings with old bay seasoning. Our server was WONDERFUL! First, bring cash or use the free ATM near the video games to get cash. See the picture of the receipt showing what they charge if you are using credit/debit cards. It's a 3% up charge. I went and got cash..... because WHY!!???? Anyway, buyer be aware that there is a charge to charge. It is possible that this is happening across the area. Anyway, the food came out fast. The wings were "double" seasoned or over seasoned. So much so, the blue cheese sauce was necessary in order to eat them. Otherwise, the "scald" was great. The fish was good as well, not over seasoned. The salad dressing was good, possibly house made. But the salad, while perfectly fresh, it was over "peppered." This coming from a pepper lover. It was fresh cracked pepper and initially it was not a problem, but then I kept coughing and realized it was REALLY peppered. I ate it but the next person may not. The Ranch dressing helped. All in all, it really is a great spot to eat. We did not order beer, but be sure to try them! Come during a Bills game to enjoy the vibe with the fans. Don't forget to look for the Bills mascot, we could not find it...... and finally a server showed us! There was no way we could have found it!

    Cluck oink wrap with buffalo sauce no tomato
    Jennifer F.

    Excellent lunch while shopping this week! Alia was a very nice young lady as our server and knowledgeable, made recommendations that were perfection and attentive. I had the cluck oink wrap, and my friend had the mushroom Swiss burger. The portions were large and put together nicely. This place was bigger inside than I expected and had a nice ambience.

    KBS stout beer
    Mel K.

    Our server was great, Kaylee (sp?), was very helpful and checked back on us several times. Overall, the booth seats were starting to look a little worse for the wear, but the theme basically "sports bar." They really make an awesome sushi roll.... It's how my husband tempted me to come back. He lived his burger even though the mushrooms were missed.

    Joshua L.

    Great beer selection but the service is horrible. Waited over 30 minutes for appetizers. Drained 3 beers before it arrived. Pretty slow and rude employees. The host was super rude and very immature.

    The food was good, our service was great! Fairly decently priced. Family friendly atmosphere. Would definitely visit again!

    Kid's cheese burger

    I would not recommend this location based on our experience. We were told the wait would be 45 minutes, and while we were eventually seated, everything after that went downhill. We placed our full order quickly, including two waters and a fish bowl. One water arrived with half‑melted ice and tasted like watered‑down, old Sprite. The fish bowl never arrived. It took about 30 minutes just to get our server's attention again to request another water and ask about the missing drink. Our appetizer came out with no plates or utensils. Then we waited an hour for food. Some tables around us received their meals while others didn't, even though it was a Tuesday around 2 p.m. and the restaurant wasn't busy. We finally asked to just pay for the appetizer and drinks. The manager was polite and comped the bill, saying our food was "just being plated." Another 15 minutes passed with nothing. When we finally received our food to go, it was obvious it had been rushed. My 6‑year‑old's kids' burger was raw and cold in the middle, which is completely unsafe. Between the long waits, inconsistent service, questionable drinks, and undercooked food--especially for a child--I cannot recommend this location.

    The food was delicious and quite fulfilling. The build your own salad was massive! You will not need anything else after eating their salad. Their sushi, Volcano Rolls and sauce were Devine! The ambiance of the restaurant was great. The service was excellent as well. Definitely a restaurant to visit at Myrtle Beach!

    Nehal A.

    Walked in for a late dinner (around 9pm) on Saturday night. Got table right away as it was not too busy. They had tables on the deck too by the water. The restaurant was clean, a big bar in the front, lots of TVs in the dining hall. The menu had lots of appetizers, entrees including tacos, burgers, sandwiches and salads. Surprisingly they had a sushi menu, and there was a sushi master station across the bar. Per waiter's suggestion we got the Mexican roll that turned out to be really good. I was impressed with their sushi quality. I got the mahi mahi taco for entree as well. It was a decent pair of taco, the fish was cooked well, the tacos could have been better quality. Tropical pico with mango was good topping, but it needed a sauce on the side. Our server was super nice. Made some wonderful conversation, helped us with deciding our order. Food came out within a short wait time. Overall a good place to stop by for a nice meal.

    Tacos were a watery mess.
    Pamela S.

    Stopped in for a quick lunch on a Sunday afternoon. The restaurant was not very busy, so we were seated immediately. The space is open and breezy - a big relief from the hot weather outside. Our server was attentive, friendly, and efficient. The food, however, was just okay. The portions were generous, but the flavor was lacking. My son had a cheeseburger, and it needed salt. I ordered the mahi tacos. They looked seasoned, but as soon as I took a bite, I was disappointed. The tortilla was cold, salsa was watery, and the fish was flavorless. The tater tots were also very well done and hard. Would I probably not return as there are many other restaurants close by.

    Tasty fries but the burger was dry.
    Justin J.

    Our second visit to Grumpy Monk was less impressive than our first two years ago. Seated promptly outside, we waited over 20 minutes for drink orders, despite other tables being served. After flagging someone down, a friendly waiter from inside (unaware of our table) took over and was prompt. The food, like the pecan crusted chicken, remains tasty, but my medium burger was dry and overcooked. Likely won't return on our next trip.

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    9 months ago

    We have ate at both locations and the food was great. Had a burger and wings and appetizers. I would definitely recommend it.

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    1 year ago

    Food is decent, service is good and atmosphere is cool. However, there are a lot of better places around.

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    Service was quick. It has a bar vibe and smelled like a bar as well (alcohol). Food was okay nothing out of the ordinary.

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    1 year ago

    Awefull and complete bar food to say the least I guess you have to be there for the drinks and not care what you eat after

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    Bland food, ridiculous wait once seated, questionable service, overpriced. Probably wont be back.

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    website says they have smash burgers but they dont its so bad they also have the most over price food

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    The runner was very sweet and helped us out a lot. She made us feel very welcomed. SHE DESERVES A RAISE!!!

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    3.7(9 reviews)
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    Stopped by yesterday (9/21/26) and was greeted immediately by Kalina which tells me the service is…read moregoing to be on point. I had even sat down yet. That's rare in this business! Then Justin walked behind the bar and greeted me as well when he walked by and that when I said "I'm definitely coming back" because as a former bartender for 30 years I completely get the nature of the service industry and not all bartenders and owners are the same. I thanked him for doing that and we had a great conversation. Loved what they did to remodel from the old Ron Jons establishment! Had a burger with fries and Jason offered me some wings and all of it was great! Great deal with the lunch specials! $7.99 for a great bite and fries is one of the options and since most place In MB charge $12+ for burgers. You're crazy for not having lunch there! Great set up for darts and pool as well as Football games! TV's everywhere! Again! Plenty of options on the menu! Had lunch there today (9/22) and Mom ordered a sundae for desert and they cooked the two cookies to order! Who does that? PUB INT does! That in itself was a first! Definitely making this place my regular hangout! Sadly I can only give 5 stars and not 10 because This place definitely earns it!

    6/23/26: We stopped in for their highly-regarded burgers. Bartender Samuel and his chef did not…read moredisappoint. To my surprise my terrific cheese burger with crispy fries, which was recommended by Samuel, was their daily "lunch special" for $5.99! You can't go wrong stopping in for such an inexpensive meal. - Mark VanValkenburg, The Bluffs on the Waterway.

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