Monkey Bar
Quick info
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
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
204 dishes · mains $4–160Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention monkey bread, truffle mac and cheese, caesar salad and chocolate cream pie.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention monkey bread, truffle mac and cheese, caesar salad and chocolate cream pie.
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.
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
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
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
Show more amenities
- 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
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