Monkey Bar

Monkey Bar is a new american restaurant Midtown East New York located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (212) 308-2950

  • Website

    nycmonkeybar.com

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  • Type

    New American Restaurant

Address

60 E 54th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave.) New York , NY 10022 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 78


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Danyel Smith

the oysters the popcorn the burger the chicken salad the cocktails the clubby atmosphere lived for all of it + service was great.

Eater

Cocktail maven Julie Reiner revamped the list and the bartenders . As has always been the case, the room is dark, romantic , and old school--a perfect place for fun rendezvous or a business drink .

7th.List

Cocktail maven Julie Reiner revamped the list here. As has always been the case, the room is dark, romantic , and old school--a perfect place for fun rendezvous or a business drink . Read more

Ashley Rose

Treat yourself to an evening of old school NYC. Start with cocktails , then oysters and steak tartare ... and see where the night takes you!

Paula Buzzo

This place is fabulous. Amazing food and awesome attendance. Try their tenderloin steak tartare . As entrées, vodka rigatoni and layered white lasagna .

Jordan M

Pick your poison: gin or vodka (martinis )

The Corcoran Group

A very “Mad Men”-esque watering hole – especially when you get a perfectly made Manhattan , an interesting Monkey Gland or a sweet Southside Fizz .

Tim Shey

A fun, faithful facsimile of gilded age Gotham, from the menu to the murals . Order the most old-school stuff on the menu and enjoy.

Casa Dragones

Join the likes of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Dorothy Parker, and Fred Astaire by visiting this Manhattan institution (Also look for those figures on the Edward Sorel three-paneled mural on the back wall)

Serious Eats

The bar menu at this clubby New York institution underwent an overhaul and now features delicious small plates and a great burger .

Michelle C.

NY Foodie Reco: App: braised pork belly , crispy oyster & Hatch chile kimchee Dinner : Smoked fettucini , w/uni, Hackleback caviar & pickled shallot , Dessert : choc . mousse

M23

Generally good food and drinks. The restaurant area is much nicer than the bar . Don't be fooled by the bar area and dismiss the food!

Ariane

Incredible food, service, and ambiance. Monkey bread is a must.

Esquire UK

It’s the kind of place someone with a serious reverence for nostalgic style would imagine: in fact, it was reopened in 2009 by Vanity Fair Editor Graydon Carter and his wife Anna.

erik lee

great atmosphere. food was good, not excellent. ran into Goldie hawn while at dinner . previous dinner Marc Jacobs was there. celebs like the vibe.

Margaret quigley

Wow. A slow Monday is worth a visit. Lots of great service. Flexibility w/ menu (I asked for 1/2 portin of a dinner SPECIAL . And they said YES. Lovely food as well

Dipsology

Something a little bit spicy and a little bit sweet: Chinatown Daiquiri with aged rum , muddled strawberries , ginger , honey , lime juice and sriracha

Andrew

Great place for cocktails , dinner or both. Great place for a business cocktail gathering as well ...

Jeff Solomon

Great for a business lunch . I had the halibut and was satisfied.

JoAnne Kao

Tradition - classic nyc

Autumn Mosca

OMG all I can say is "Bourbon Smash" ! Best Cocktail (a lil to pricey , but soooo good)

Tasting Table

Stay for some late-night drinking and enjoy Julie Reiner's wonderful concoctions until 2am: Read more

Natalia Quintero

Gorgeous mid-town spot for lunch or dinner . Come here to feel like you're doing legit business deeds in the 1950s.

Adrienne S

Overpriced but good if you're on a corp Amex. The cote du boeuf was excellent. And the cocktails are solid. Feels kind of like you walked into a Mad Men episode. (2 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more

Valerie Brown

The old fashioned cocktail here is phenomenal, I cannot stop thinking about it. The burger is doused in mayo and did not rock my world

GourmetLive

The tiered restaurant seems so much like the sophisticated New York of the wicked ’30s that you’ll look around to see if Nick and Nora Charles are at the next table, feeding one another witty lines .

Hannah D

It may seem pretentious but go in with an open mind and read some Hemingway first. The food is good but some minor details are missing. Atmosphere is why you go.

Angela Stevenson

Beijing peach is great! Jasmine tea -infused vodka , white peach puree,lime juice ;)

Jamie Dumbill

Went for restaurant week summer 2017. We were underwhelmed by the food, the highlight was the tiramisu desert . Service was lackluster we seemed an inconvenience to our waiter . Wouldn't rush back

AmateurConcierge

After work drinks spot . Swanky . Nice New York vibe

Rebecca W

Great space for nice party! Fantastic food.

Emily Owayni

Good drinks, crowded on weekdays

Kimberley Owens

Fab place, fab atmosphere and fab food ♥️

Andrew Konomanyi

Andrew Konomanyi is a successful businessman who owns various ventures all around the world.

The Corcoran Group

Great Midtown business lunch spot . Try the bacon lobster roll .

Amber Schiff

The monkey gland and the dessert were very good.

Jeanne Houweling

Order the no problemo cocktail . Don't worry if its not on the menu

Adrienne S

Great, old school New York. Go for the Monkey Gland - I mean, why not?

Jawahar Hingorani

Drinks, bread , everything!

Brian Chapman

Atmosphere is outstanding.

Paul L.

Very nice Restaurant Week menu for Summer 2016

Anita Mathew

Best old fashioned in this area

Harish Hoon

All business - enjoyed the scotch though.

Anne Mai Bertelsen

Amazing mixologist even if the crowd's a bit stodgy

Bergdorf Goodman

It's a BG New York City Secret! Victoria Beckham loves this uber chic and classic bar . Read more

Gregory Kelly

Only spot I've ever found meatloaf sliders . Boom.

rebecca lieb

the decor is just fantastic. it's a pleasure just being here.

Vanessa Rueda

The Monkey Gland cocktail is a must.

????Lisa R Henderson ????

Cocktails and people watching

David Pilgrim

Try the Moscow Mule ...yum!

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