We had such a great meal at Monkey Bar! Place has a real cool supper club vibe. The food was delicious, the vibes were excellent, and our waiter Maurice went above and beyond. He was very hospitable and is a real pro. Thank you to Maurice and the team! We look forward to coming back again soon.
Sydney Marrazzo
never will i ever understand why this place would get any sort of attention. the food was the only bad thing because service and the atmosphere were both nice but my reviews are pretty much centered around food. the only two good things here are the monkey bread and the chocolate cream pie. i will give credit where it’s due and actually go as far as to say i might come back here just for those things because they were very well executed. the monkey bread had an amazing truffle sauce on the side but be mindful because too much can make you nausea. the top was really good but it had a cheesiness to it and the bread was so warm which made it very comforting. there was also a honey drizzle on it which went so well with the truffle and gave it a sweetness. my only issue with it was that the bottom of the bread was dry and it was like $30 for a tiny bit of bread. we had also gotten the crab rangoon’s and the potato pancakes. the rangoon’s were actually such a let down i don’t know why anyone hyped them up. my local chinese restaurant does them better for $5. there was absolutely no crab, it was just a cream cheese wonton. the potato pancakes were not greasy which was nice but they were extremely peppery so if you don’t like that flavor pass on them. they were also so thin that all you could taste was fried, you could not taste any actual potato. for entrees we got the chicken parm and the lasagna. the lasagna was another major let down, there was absolutely no meat or truffle flavor whatsoever. the top of the lasagna was completely burnt and the bottom was mushy because of the chicken jus it sits in. the flavor was not there at all. the only thing worse than that was the chicken parm. it is not chicken parmigiana. it’s a piece of chicken that’s coated and some red sauce is put on top. it is not pounded thin like traditional parmigiana and the sauce is most definitely not made in house. the sauce was the worst part because you could tell they either used canned tomatoes or dumped sauce out of a jar. either way it was something i wouldn’t offer to anyone. we also got the side of mushrooms which first off i just want to discuss the price of. $17 for a bowl of mushrooms is absolutely ridiculous when they cost maybe $4 at a grocery store. that being said i can’t really complain about the price because i ordered them and they were a fair size. they were good at first but after two bites they became way too heavy. they taste exactly like thanksgiving with the fried onion on top and i wanted to like it so badly but i just couldn’t eat it because of how heavy and nauseating the sauce was. lastly for dessert we ordered the chocolate cream pie and the lemon meringue pie. the lemon meringue pie was another let down. the lemon part of the pie tasted like the refrigerator and the crust was soggy. the meringue was just basic meringue so there’s not much to say there but it was stacked nice and high so that was enjoyed. to end on a good note, the chocolate cream pie i have no words on it is honestly what dreams are made of. if you like chocolate you will love this. you can tell they use quality chocolate both in the flavor it presents and because they tell you is valrhona. the whipped cream on top was amazing and you could tell it was made in house. the pie is rich but the whipped cream balances it out so nicely. they also gave me a complimentary scoop of vanilla ice cream because it was my graduation dinner and that pair so wonderfully with the pie. overall i always say to give every restaurant a try because everyone’s taste buds are different but i would definitely say to at least steer clear of the lasagna and the chicken parmigiana, those were by far the most disappointing things of the night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
JK Ames
Very similar menu to 4 Charles if you can't snag a table there.
Annamaria
I enjoyed my Monkey Bar so much, especially the wagyu cheeseburger and the monkey bread! The desserts were also delicious. If you have the opportunity to go to monkey bar, I suggest going because of the food, the atmosphere, and the great service. If I have the chance to, I will totally return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Cheeseburger
Jose Garcia
Always a good spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Monkey Bar Burger, Crispy Potato Pancakes with Apple Sauce, Prime Rib French Dip
Srikanth Natarajan
Expensive!!?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Al Alevizakos
Lovely place in Manhattan with super atmosphere and service. The food is very good as we tried one of the best truffle breads, a great chicken ceasars and I had the waguy burger with fries. Be warned that the chef uses a lot of butter so it can be heavy if you want to have a light lunch. Cocktails were great as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Rick Hill
Had lunch. Service not attentive. Had to ask twice for my beverage order. Filet cooked well done. But it's a beautiful spot. Food in the past was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Katia Schwartz
The food here was OK, it was supposed to be similar to Fort Charles Primw, but it was nothing compared to it at all for Charles prime burger is much better than monkey bars burger. The food wasn’t too impressive, the service was good and the atmosphere was good as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Prime Rib French Dip
Jose Hernandez
Burgers are amazing staff great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Cheeseburger, Lemon Meringue Pie
Beautiful and delicious restaurant in the middle of midtown. Good for a business lunch or dinner, has a great bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lemon Meringue Pie, Prime Rib French Dip
Tony Corazza
One of the best bars in town. Loved it. I’ve até so much and drank that I felt bad haha in a good way.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexander Chu
On a Friday at 10pm it was busy and standing room. However it was a fantastic martini! Totally worth it if you're in the area. I didn't eat there, but the prices for food seemed high almost $100 for prime rib. The drinks however were on par or even cheap for NYC. Our bill was $106 for three big martinis and two light beers.Overall I liked the vibe and the drinks and would go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Jennifer Shields
truly one of my favorite meals in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Colin Huls
Really wanted to like this place, and to be fair the server and busser were great! Unfortunately, both the burger and prime rib just weren’t as good as its sibling restaurants. Between the unwarranted high prices for worse food, lame midtown location, and rude management who seemed intent on chasing us out while we were just trying to get our check, don’t bother.
We had such a great meal at Monkey Bar! Place has a real cool supper club vibe. The food was delicious, the vibes were excellent, and our waiter Maurice went above and beyond. He was very hospitable and is a real pro. Thank you to Maurice and the team! We look forward to coming back again soon.
never will i ever understand why this place would get any sort of attention. the food was the only bad thing because service and the atmosphere were both nice but my reviews are pretty much centered around food. the only two good things here are the monkey bread and the chocolate cream pie. i will give credit where it’s due and actually go as far as to say i might come back here just for those things because they were very well executed. the monkey bread had an amazing truffle sauce on the side but be mindful because too much can make you nausea. the top was really good but it had a cheesiness to it and the bread was so warm which made it very comforting. there was also a honey drizzle on it which went so well with the truffle and gave it a sweetness. my only issue with it was that the bottom of the bread was dry and it was like $30 for a tiny bit of bread. we had also gotten the crab rangoon’s and the potato pancakes. the rangoon’s were actually such a let down i don’t know why anyone hyped them up. my local chinese restaurant does them better for $5. there was absolutely no crab, it was just a cream cheese wonton. the potato pancakes were not greasy which was nice but they were extremely peppery so if you don’t like that flavor pass on them. they were also so thin that all you could taste was fried, you could not taste any actual potato. for entrees we got the chicken parm and the lasagna. the lasagna was another major let down, there was absolutely no meat or truffle flavor whatsoever. the top of the lasagna was completely burnt and the bottom was mushy because of the chicken jus it sits in. the flavor was not there at all. the only thing worse than that was the chicken parm. it is not chicken parmigiana. it’s a piece of chicken that’s coated and some red sauce is put on top. it is not pounded thin like traditional parmigiana and the sauce is most definitely not made in house. the sauce was the worst part because you could tell they either used canned tomatoes or dumped sauce out of a jar. either way it was something i wouldn’t offer to anyone. we also got the side of mushrooms which first off i just want to discuss the price of. $17 for a bowl of mushrooms is absolutely ridiculous when they cost maybe $4 at a grocery store. that being said i can’t really complain about the price because i ordered them and they were a fair size. they were good at first but after two bites they became way too heavy. they taste exactly like thanksgiving with the fried onion on top and i wanted to like it so badly but i just couldn’t eat it because of how heavy and nauseating the sauce was. lastly for dessert we ordered the chocolate cream pie and the lemon meringue pie. the lemon meringue pie was another let down. the lemon part of the pie tasted like the refrigerator and the crust was soggy. the meringue was just basic meringue so there’s not much to say there but it was stacked nice and high so that was enjoyed. to end on a good note, the chocolate cream pie i have no words on it is honestly what dreams are made of. if you like chocolate you will love this. you can tell they use quality chocolate both in the flavor it presents and because they tell you is valrhona. the whipped cream on top was amazing and you could tell it was made in house. the pie is rich but the whipped cream balances it out so nicely. they also gave me a complimentary scoop of vanilla ice cream because it was my graduation dinner and that pair so wonderfully with the pie. overall i always say to give every restaurant a try because everyone’s taste buds are different but i would definitely say to at least steer clear of the lasagna and the chicken parmigiana, those were by far the most disappointing things of the night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Very similar menu to 4 Charles if you can't snag a table there.
I enjoyed my Monkey Bar so much, especially the wagyu cheeseburger and the monkey bread! The desserts were also delicious. If you have the opportunity to go to monkey bar, I suggest going because of the food, the atmosphere, and the great service. If I have the chance to, I will totally return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Cheeseburger
Always a good spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Monkey Bar Burger, Crispy Potato Pancakes with Apple Sauce, Prime Rib French Dip
Expensive!!?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely place in Manhattan with super atmosphere and service. The food is very good as we tried one of the best truffle breads, a great chicken ceasars and I had the waguy burger with fries. Be warned that the chef uses a lot of butter so it can be heavy if you want to have a light lunch. Cocktails were great as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Had lunch. Service not attentive. Had to ask twice for my beverage order. Filet cooked well done. But it's a beautiful spot. Food in the past was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
The food here was OK, it was supposed to be similar to Fort Charles Primw, but it was nothing compared to it at all for Charles prime burger is much better than monkey bars burger. The food wasn’t too impressive, the service was good and the atmosphere was good as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Prime Rib French Dip
Burgers are amazing staff great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Cheeseburger, Lemon Meringue Pie
Restaurantji Recommends
Beautiful and delicious restaurant in the middle of midtown. Good for a business lunch or dinner, has a great bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lemon Meringue Pie, Prime Rib French Dip
One of the best bars in town. Loved it. I’ve até so much and drank that I felt bad haha in a good way.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
On a Friday at 10pm it was busy and standing room. However it was a fantastic martini! Totally worth it if you're in the area. I didn't eat there, but the prices for food seemed high almost $100 for prime rib. The drinks however were on par or even cheap for NYC. Our bill was $106 for three big martinis and two light beers.Overall I liked the vibe and the drinks and would go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
truly one of my favorite meals in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really wanted to like this place, and to be fair the server and busser were great! Unfortunately, both the burger and prime rib just weren’t as good as its sibling restaurants. Between the unwarranted high prices for worse food, lame midtown location, and rude management who seemed intent on chasing us out while we were just trying to get our check, don’t bother.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1