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Monkey Bar — American Restaurants in New York

Monkey Bar

American restaurantNew York, NY

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(1,847 reviews)

Quick info

+1 212-404-0365
60 E 54th St, New York, NY 10022, United States
$60–70 · Reported by 119 people

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About Monkey Bar

Monkey Bar is an American restaurant at 60 E 54th St in New York, where retro murals and swanky furnishings shape an exclusive setting. Much of its character comes from the pairing of a powerful clientele with a menu that spans 204 dishes, anchored by a mains range running from accessible to high-end. The Wagyu Cheeseburger stands as a signature pick, the Truffle Monkey Bread leads the shareable side of the menu, and the Tenderloin Steak Tartare offers a composed classic entry. Reservations are advised given the demand tied to its established presence on East 54th Street.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Paid street parking
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Dietary
    Serves vegetarian dishes

Menu & Prices

204 dishes · mains $4–160
Wagyu Cheeseburger •
Wagyu Cheeseburger •
Truffle Monkey Bread
Truffle Monkey Bread
Tenderloin Steak Tartare •
Tenderloin Steak Tartare •
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Reviews

4.5/5
1,847 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention monkey bread, truffle mac and cheese, caesar salad and chocolate cream pie.

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Customer Review Summary

Diners consistently single out the truffle monkey bread as the standout dish, with many describing it as unforgettable and a reason to return. The Caesar salad and crab cakes also draw repeated praise, alongside the rich truffle mac and cheese and the famous chocolate cream pie, which one reviewer called unreal. Service earns high marks across reviews, with multiple guests highlighting attentive, warm staff who make occasions feel special. The atmosphere, described as gorgeous and warm, adds to the experience. A recurring challenge is the difficulty of securing a reservation, with several noting that tables open 21 days in advance at 9 AM EST and fill quickly, though some managed to walk in successfully before opening or during off-peak hours. A few mention minor seasoning issues, finding certain dishes slightly over-salted.

Featured reviews

  • Tayler E
    I was really excited to try this restaurant out as i have heard many great things. We did not have a reservation as we know it’s extremely hard to get. So we decided to walk in around 8:45 pm and put our name down. The hostess was friendly …
  • Anthony Wong
    Service, Service, Service! Exceptional. Kudos to the entire staff for treating everyone with great attention to detail. Eleni was great and made my wife's birthday special in every way. The Monkey Bread, bibb lettuce salad and the …
  • Joli Dou
    Had the pleasure of dining here twice (lunch and dinner), and Monkey Bar never gets old! Extremely hard getting a reservation (opens on Resy, 9 AM EST 21 days in advance), but lunch is slightly more manageable than dinner. They’re extremely …
  • Kelsey
    We had a lovely time at this restaurant! After trying to get a reservation for weeks I finally secured one and I’m so glad I did. Sergio, our server was wonderful. He gave us such great recommendations. The truffle monkey bread and crab …
  • George M
    Incredible restaurant with exceptional service. The food was top draw, you have to get the crab cakes and the caesar, the Mac & Cheese was great, make sure to save room for dessert! I wouldn’t have got the chips or burger again, very tasty but a little over salted. Loved Monkey Bar and would definitely go back.

Hours

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Highlights

Retro murals & swanky furnishings fill this exclusive American eatery with a powerful clientele.

  • Has fast service
  • Serves great cocktails
  • Serves great dessert
  • Popular for popular for lunch
  • Popular for popular for dinner
  • Popular for good for solo dining

Amenities

  • Has Wi-Fi
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Paid street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers takeaway
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  • Serves dine-in
  • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Has bar on site
  • Historic
  • On-site services available
  • Serves coffee
Dining options· 6
  • Serves brunch
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Serves dessert
  • Has seating
  • Has table service
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Accessibility· 3
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Does not have assistive hearing loop
Highlights· 3
  • Has fast service
  • Serves great cocktails
  • Serves great dessert
Atmosphere· 4
  • Cosy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upmarket
Planning· 3
  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
Offerings· 2
  • Serves alcohol
  • Has private dining room
Popular for· 3
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Crowd· 4
  • Good for groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Popular with tourists
  • Transgender safe space

Location

How Monkey Bar compares to nearby american restaurants

  • Monkey Bar · This shop4.5
    1,847 reviews

    Mentioned in reviews: monkey bread, truffle mac and cheese, caesar salad

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    Mentioned in reviews: eggs alla vodka, mac and cheese, bloody mary

  • 2,435 reviews2.8 mi

    Mentioned in reviews: fried chicken, oysters, beet salad

  • 8,699 reviews3.3 mi

    Mentioned in reviews: pancakes, fried chicken, buttermilk biscuits

How this listing is sourced

Hours, contact details, and amenities are sourced from publicly available business data and re-checked regularly. Listings are ranked independently — no paid placement.

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