Iconic Midtown room with strong cocktails, standout monkey bread, tartare, and burgers; premium steaks and seafood at high prices, service can swing from impeccable to aloof.
Monkey Bar earns its A- grade through exceptional food quality anchored by signature dishes like truffle monkey bread and steak tartare, paired with outstanding setting appeal that captures iconic Midtown charm. Strong service attentiveness and balanced cocktails round out the experience, though occasional host-stand friction and inconsistent execution on secondary dishes prevent grade A territory. It's a refined, destination-worthy brasserie that delivers on its promise of elevated-classic dining in a beautifully designed room.
One caveat: Host/door interactions can be brusque; some felt unwelcome