The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar

2095 Berlin Tpke, Newington
(860) 436-5144

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N a Spiced Apple Sparkler
Guava Iced Tea Refresher
Monkey Fried Cheesecake
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Mixed Grill Nachos
Mac & Cheese Side
French Onion Soup
The Monkey Burger
Stuffed Mushrooms
Chicken Milanese

Menu

Appetizers
8ct. Flying Monkey Wings
8 House prepared jumbo chicken wings with our secret monkey rub, baked then fried crispy. Choice of sauce.
16ct. Flying Monkey Wings
16 house prepared jumbo chicken wings with our secret monkey rub, baked then fried crispy. Choice of sauce.
Baked Mushrooms
Stuffed with delicious fennel sausage mixed with spinach and cream cheese. Finished with white wine.
Monkey Rolls
Hand prepared crispy egg rolls made to order. Select choice of a buffalo Chicken mac and cheese, Bacon Cheese burger or the hearty steak and cheese
Sliced Ahi Tuna
Saku block seared rare with blackened seasoning. Served with a side of mixed greens tossed in a spicy honey mustard dressing and garnished with fried onion straws.
Three Monkey Sliders
These sliders are Topped with cheddar cheese, onion straws, monkey sauce and bacon, and grilled to your liking. Enjoy every gooey and savory bite because they won't last long!
Panko Encrusted Mozzarella
Fresh mozzarella pieces, fried to a golden brown and topped with marinara. Garnished with fresh basil and Romano cheese.
Jumbo Spicy Shrimp
Butterflied crispy shrimp, coated in a delicate spicy Sriracha cream sauce.
Fried Pickles
Kosher dill pickles lightly coated with a Cajun batter and fried, served with house made ranch sauce
Bourbon Almond Brussel Sprouts
Fried brussels tossed with bourbon glaze and almonds, topped with crispy prosciutto, served with a side of ranch.
Coconut Shrimp *Spicy*
Jumbo Butterflied shrimp encrusted with coconut, topped with a mango habanero pineapple chutney.
Monkey Tacos
Pick From Your Favorites
Soup Of The Day
choose from: Clam Chowder, French Onion Soup, Lobster Bisque
Wella's Carne Frita
Fried pork shoulder served with house-made pico de gallo and tostones finished with a mild mayo ketchup.
Charlie Charcuterie Board
Prosciutto, chorizo and capicola with focaccia bread, smoked gruyere cheese, Danish blue cheese Candied walnut encrusted pumpkin goat cheese, grapes, sugar coated cranberries, Croatian fig jam
Mixed Grill Nachos
Blue agave corn tortilla chips topped with mozzarella cheese, sofrito chicken, bourbon BBQ pulled pork, and New York Strip Steak. Finished with shredded romaine, pico de gallo, and an avocado sour cream.
Charlie Crab Cakes
Two jumbo lump crab cakes, brown butter seared served over creamy avocado puree and fire roasted corn pico de gallo. Finished with lime and house-made remoulade
Bacon Fig scallops
Jumbo bacon wrapped scallops served over a sweet potato and apple slaw, finished with spiced sweet potato puree and an apple fig glaze.

Salads
The House Salad
Mixed greens with tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, red onions and croutons. Choice of dressing.
Zesty Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce with Parmesan cheese and rye croutons. Dressed with our caper infused Caesar dressing.
Signature Wedge Salad
Romaine heart wedge topped with bacon, pecans and tomatoes. Finished with house made blue cheese dressing and topped with blue cheese crumbles and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Spinach Salad
Spinach tossed with a smoked bacon vinaigrette topped with candied walnuts, tart cherries, goat cheese, sweet pickled red onion and egg
Mixed Grill Salad
Mixed greens tossed with house dressing, topped with blue cheese crumbles, red onion, tomato, croutons, grilled chicken, NY Strip, and jumbo shrimp.
Scallop Cobb Salad
Blackened pan seared scallops wrapped with bacon, served over romaine lettuce tossed with egg, red onion, tomato, carrots, cranberries, cucumbers, candied walnuts and ranch dressing.
Bourbon Salmon Salad
Blackened cast iron pan seared Atlantic salmon finished with bourbon glaze. Served over mixed greens tossed with honey mustard dressing then topped with red onion, grape, tomatoes, and cucumbers
Carne Asada Steak Salad
6 oz. NY Strip grilled with our house-made carne asada marinade, served over romaine lettuce tossed with cilantro vinaigrette. Finished with pico de gallo, grilled corn, cotija cheese, ripe avocado and crispy blue agave tortilla chips
Buffalo Chicken salad
Romaine tossed with house-made ranch dressing, topped with shaved celery, julienne carrots, and crumbled blue cheese.Finished with a roasted buffalo airline chicken breast.
Mahi Mahi Tzatziki salad
Chopped romaine and mixed greens tossed with lemon oregano dressing, kalamata olives, red onion, cucumbers and heirloom tomatoes, topped with an 8oz wild caught mahi mahi. Finished with a cucumber dill tzatziki sauce.

Entrees
No Monkey-ing Around Casserole
Our take on a mac-and-cheese. Elbow pasta with a creamy cheese blend, tossed with bacon and a Buffalo grilled chicken. Topped with mozzarella cheese and panko bread crumbs. Baked to a bubbly golden perfection.
Aviator Chicken
2 panko encrusted chicken breasts, lightly pan seared to golden brown and topped with garlic buerre blanc. Served with mashed potatoes and broccoli.
Monkey Burger
Half Pound hand pressed burger topped with cheddar cheese, honey jalapeno bacon, Cajun mayo and fried onion straws.
Monkey Cioppino
Pan seared scallops, Cajun shrimp, mussels tossed in an aromatic tomato broth with hints of basil and cayenne tossed with linguine
Bourbon Salmon Entree
Blackened seared wild caught Atlantic salmon, finished with bourbon glaze, served with sweet potato hash and grilled asparagus.
Hangar Classics
Only the classics. Simply prepared and served a la carte. Must choose a modifier: 8 OZ seared Atlantic salmon, 10 OZ marinated grilled airline chicken breast, 12 Oz New York Strip, 12 OZ French cut pork chop, 8 OZ Filet Mignon
Chicken & Waffles
Half airline chicken breast lightly battered and fried, served over Belgian waffles. Topped off with bacon and bourbon maple glaze.
Monkey Vegan Burger
Our very own all vegan burger made with garbanzo beans, black beans, mushrooms and roasted red peppers, pan seared served with mixed greens, plantain chips, sliced tomato, and onions on a roll. Served with a sweet potato slaw.
Asian Salmon Lo Mein
Blackened Atlantic wild-caught salmon served over carrots, red onion, asparagus and red peppers in a honey soy sauce with hints of lime and cilantro over linguini, topped with chimichurri sauce and toasted peanuts
Fish & Chips
Fresh Atlantic wild-caught cod loin dipped in house-made beer batter and fried to golden brown. Served with French-cut fries and coleslaw.
The Classic Lindbergh Burger
Half-pound of hand pressed Angus beef grilled to order with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with French-cut fries.
Chicken Sandwich
Marinated grilled or panko chicken with provolone, bacon, avocado and lemon aioli on a roll. Served with French-cut fries.
Classic B.L.T.
Bacon piled high with lettuce and tomato on thick cut Texas toast. Served with French-cut fries
Round Trip Steak Wrap *SPICY*
Fresh sliced sirloin and capicola with sautéed onion, hot cherry peppers, and mushrooms with a blend of cheeses. Finished with garlic aioli and served with French cut fries.
Tequila Tuna Bowl *SPICY*
AAA tuna steak seared rare encrusted with everything but the bagel seasoning with a chili-lime reduction. Served over wild rice with pico de gallo, avocado, and wasabi
*Lobster* BLT
Chicken Milanese
Two pinko breaded chicken breast topped with fresh bruschetta and served over a lightly dressed arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette. Finished with fresh shaved parmesan and basil
Ocasio's Chicken Florentine
Linguine tossed with spinach, sub dried tomatoes and onions in a creamy lemon caper sauce. Finished with cajun-roasted panko chicken and shaved parmesan
Pettine Risotto
Jumbo brown butter seared sea scallops served over creamy parmesan risotto with fresh herbs and spinach. Finished with black winter truffle oil
Pilots Pastrami Burger
Half pound of hand pressed angus beef grilled to order with Swiss cheese, sliced pastrami, carmelized onions and spicy dijon mustard on a brioche bun. Served withFrench-cut fries.
Chicken Milanese
Two panko breaded chicken breast topped with fresh bruschetta and served over a lightly dressed arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette. Finished with fresh shaved parmesan and fried basil.
Vegetarian Monkey
Linguine tossed with suteed spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic, and house-made vegetable stock. Finished with white wine, shaved parmesan, and toast points.
Bourbon Pork chop
12 oz Center cut frenched pork chop grilled and glazed with a house made bourbon reduction, served over brussels sprout sweet potato hash with peppers and onions. Finished with crispy prosciutto
Red eye Filet
8 oz center cut filet grilled with house Cajun espresso rub, served over spiced sweet potato puree, finished with grilled asparagus and blue cheese crumbles.
Sea Plane Strip
12 oz center cut chairman reserve New York strip served over a creamy lobster bisque, gold Yukon potato puree, Crispy brussels sprouts and a house made sherry and Grand Marnier Compound butter

Flatbreads
BBQ Chicken Bomber
Crispy thin crust flatbread topped with bourbon BBQ grilled chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, crispy onion straws, fresh cilantro and a house-made ranch drizzle
Sausage Florentine
Crispy thin crust flatbread topped with sweet italian sausage, spinach, mushrooms, feta and Monterey Jack cheese. Finished with fresh parmesan and pepper flakes.(SPICY)
Fig and Prosciutto
Crispy thin crust flatbread with Croatian fig jam, roasted sweet potato, prosciutto and pumpkin goat cheese.(micro greens) prosciutto as an option, vegetarian

Sides
Mashed Potatoes
Parmesan Truffle Asparagus
Steamed Broccoli
Sauteed Spinach
Wild Rice
Mac-and-Cheese
French Cut Fries
Sauteed Onions and Mushrooms
Sweet Potato Hash
Fried Hot Cherry Peppers
Onion Straws
House-made Potato Chips
Tostones
Fried green plantains.
Bourbon Brussel Sprout Side
Truffle Fries
Street Corn
Parmesan Risotto

Desserts
Monkey Fried Cheesecake
New York style wrapped in a wonton and deep fried, topped with chocolate, Bailey's cream sauce and fresh strawberry puree.
The Lindbergh
New York style cheesecake, with graham cracker crust, served with seasonal berries.
Caramelized Chocolate Banana PB Pie
Fresh banana caramelized to golden brown, Reese's chocolate cups, finished with peanut butter sauce and chocolate sauce.
Strawberry Sierra Shortcake
Warm butter cake topped with fresh strawberries, house-made crème anglaise and whipped cream
Non-Stop Pretzel Brownie Sundae
Warm brownie topped with vanilla bean ice cream, Nutella and sliced bananas. Finished with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and crushed pretzel
Tiramisu
Fresh espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cream topped with whipped cream
Vegan Pilots Parfait
Granola with coconut milk yogurt, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries. Topped with whipped cream and candied walnuts.

Beverages
24 oz. Beverage

Brunch Available Sunday 11am-2pm ONLY
Bacon Cheeseburger Rolls
Hand prepared crispy eggrolls with angus beef, bacon, cheddar and kosher dill pickles
Chicken Biscuit Sliders
Airline chicken breast fried golden brown served on buttermilk biscuits topped with honey butter and finished with house-made apple sweet potato slaw
Charlie Crab Cake Bennies
Toasted English Muffin topped with brown butter seared crab cakes, poached eggs and Hollandaise. Finished with fresh dill and Cajun home fries.
Flight Attendant Flatbread
Crispy thin crust flatbread topped with monterey jack cheese, sweet italian sausage, and scrambled eggs. Finished with a spicy cajun aioli, red peppers, and green onions.
Caprese Benedict
Toasted english muffins topped with heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, poached eggs and hollandaise. Finished with fresh basil. Served with house-made home fries
Pilots Panini
Thick cut texas toast with bacon, cheddar cheese, sausage, ham steak, fried egg. Finished with monkey sauce. Served with home fries and fried hot cherry peppers.
Nutella French Toast Dippers
Thick cut Texas toast in a Wood ford maple egg wash topped with cinnamon sugar, Nutella and fresh strawberries.
Aviators Avocado Toast
Thick cut Texas toast with heirloom tomatoes, avocado puree, everything bagel seasoning and greens. Finished with carne frita, 2 sunny side up eggs and pickled red onions.
Pilots grits Casserole
House favorite cheddar grits topped with cheddar cheese, thick sliced slab bacon and two poached eggs. Served with house-made home fries.

Extras
Side of Blue Cheese
Side of Ranch
Side of Pico de Gallo
Side of Ketchup
Side of Monkey sauce
Side of Mayo Ketchup
Side of Bourbon sauce
Side of Wing sauce
Sides of Dressing

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Recent Reviews

Visiting from Chicago area, brunch is a common thing at CT restaurants. We were looking for lunch. Luckily there were many options and what we ordered was delicious. The chicken biscuit sliders were yummy and the breakfast burrito was fresh and tasty. The place is very clean and has a fun vibe.
September 2025
Flying Monkey Grill in Newington isn’t just another spot for bar food — it’s the kind of place where every bite makes you want to come back. The menu is packed with crowd-pleasers, but nothing tops their steak and cheese egg rolls. Crispy, golden wrappers give way to tender shaved steak and melty cheese, all seasoned just right. They’re the perfect starter — hearty, indulgent, and seriously addictive.\n\nThe rest of the menu keeps pace. Their burgers come stacked high,...
September 2025
I don’t usually complain but service was a little slow this day and it wasn’t that busy. It took 40-45 minutes for my appetizer to come out, almost like my server forgot to put it in. This was actually the first time this has happened to me.
September 2025

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The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar

2095 Berlin Tpke, Newington, CT 06111
(860) 436-5144