Monkey Bar

Monkey Bar

New American Restaurant and Steakhouse$$$$
Midtown East, New York
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    The experts at Eater and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
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    Vanessa R.
    "The Monkey Gland cocktail is a must."(4 Tips)
    7th.List
    "old school--a perfect place for fun rendezvous or a business drink."(2 Tips)
    Eater
    "old school--a perfect place for fun rendezvous or a business drink."(2 Tips)
    The Corcoran Group
    "sweet Southside Fizz."(2 Tips)
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  • 7th.List
    7th.ListSeptember 4, 2012
    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
  • Danyel S.heart icon on user image
    Danyel SmithFebruary 3, 2016
    the oysters the popcorn the burger the chicken salad the cocktails the clubby atmosphere lived for all of it + service was great.
  • Eater
    EaterFebruary 19, 2013
    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.
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Ashley R.heart icon on user image
    Ashley RoseMay 18, 2018
    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 B.
    Paula BuzzoJuly 18, 2023
    This place is fabulous. Amazing food and awesome attendance. Try their tenderloin steak tartare. As entrées, vodka rigatoni and layered white lasagna.
  • Jordan M.heart icon on user image
    Jordan MJune 24, 2017
    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 S.
    Tim SheySeptember 7, 2011
    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
    Casa DragonesAugust 1, 2013
    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
    Serious EatsApril 2, 2013
    The bar menu at this clubby New York institution underwent an overhaul and now features delicious small plates and a great burger.
  • Michelle C.
    Michelle C.April 9, 2012
    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
    M23May 3, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    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!
  • Arianeheart icon on user image
    ArianeJuly 21
    Incredible food, service, and ambiance. Monkey bread is a must.
  • Esquire UK
    Esquire UKJanuary 10, 2013
    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 l.
    erik leeSeptember 13, 2013
    great atmosphere. food was good, not excellent. ran into Goldie hawn while at dinner. previous dinner Marc Jacobs was there. celebs like the vibe.
  • Dipsology
    DipsologyJuly 31, 2012
    Something a little bit spicy and a little bit sweet: Chinatown Daiquiri with aged rum, muddled strawberries, ginger, honey, lime juice and sriracha
  • Margaret q.
    Margaret quigleyJanuary 18, 2011
    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
  • Andrew
    AndrewSeptember 5, 2013
    Great place for cocktails, dinner or both. Great place for a business cocktail gathering as well...
  • Jeff S.heart icon on user image
    Jeff SolomonNovember 2, 2017
    Great for a business lunch. I had the halibut and was satisfied.
  • JoAnne K.heart icon on user image
    JoAnne KaoJanuary 15, 2018
    Tradition - classic nyc
  • Autumn M.
    Autumn MoscaOctober 18, 2014
    OMG all I can say is "Bourbon Smash" ! Best Cocktail (a lil to pricey, but soooo good)
  • Tasting Table
    Tasting TableJune 20, 2012
    Stay for some late-night drinking and enjoy Julie Reiner's wonderful concoctions until 2am: Read more
  • Natalia Q.
    Natalia QuinteroJune 14, 2012
    Gorgeous mid-town spot for lunch or dinner. Come here to feel like you're doing legit business deeds in the 1950s.
  • Adrienne S.
    Adrienne SMarch 22, 2012
    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 B.
    Valerie BrownApril 3, 2012
    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
    GourmetLiveNovember 4, 2010
    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.
  • Angela S.
    Angela StevensonSeptember 6, 2013
    Beijing peach is great! Jasmine tea -infused vodka, white peach puree,lime juice ;)
  • Hannah D.
    Hannah DNovember 2, 2011
    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.
  • Jamie D.heart icon on user image
    Jamie DumbillJuly 29, 2017
    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
  • Rebecca W.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca WDecember 18, 2015
    Great space for nice party! Fantastic food.
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeOctober 6, 2017
    After work drinks spot. Swanky. Nice New York vibe
  • Emily O.heart icon on user image
    Emily OwayniMarch 11, 2020
    Good drinks, crowded on weekdays
  • Kimberley O.heart icon on user image
    Kimberley OwensDecember 30, 2018
    Fab place, fab atmosphere and fab food ♥️
  • Andrew K.heart icon on user image
    Andrew KonomanyiJuly 26, 2016
    Andrew Konomanyi is a successful businessman who owns various ventures all around the world.
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupMay 21, 2010
    Great Midtown business lunch spot. Try the bacon lobster roll.
  • Amber S.heart icon on user image
    Amber SchiffFebruary 12, 2016
    The monkey gland and the dessert were very good.
  • Jeanne H.
    Jeanne HouwelingJuly 2, 2013
    Order the no problemo cocktail. Don't worry if its not on the menu
  • Adrienne S.
    Adrienne SJuly 10, 2012
    Great, old school New York. Go for the Monkey Gland - I mean, why not?
  • Jawahar H.heart icon on user image
    Jawahar HingoraniApril 7, 2017
    Drinks, bread, everything!
  • Paul L.heart icon on user image
    Paul L.July 25, 2016
    Very nice Restaurant Week menu for Summer 2016
  • Anita M.heart icon on user image
    Anita MathewJuly 7, 2015
    Best old fashioned in this area
  • Anne Mai B.
    Anne Mai BertelsenMarch 16, 2012
    Amazing mixologist even if the crowd's a bit stodgy
  • Harish H.heart icon on user image
    Harish HoonJanuary 29, 2015
    All business - enjoyed the scotch though.
  • Bergdorf Goodman
    Bergdorf GoodmanOctober 3, 2011
    It's a BG New York City Secret! Victoria Beckham loves this uber chic and classic bar. Read more
  • Gregory K.heart icon on user image
    Gregory KellyDecember 4, 2014
    Only spot I've ever found meatloaf sliders. Boom.
  • rebecca l.
    rebecca liebNovember 4, 2011
    the decor is just fantastic. it's a pleasure just being here.
  • Vanessa R.
    Vanessa RuedaFebruary 25, 2013
    The Monkey Gland cocktail is a must.
  • 🍕Lisa R H.heart icon on user image
    Cocktails and people watching
  • David P.
    David PilgrimJuly 10, 2013
    Try the Moscow Mule...yum!
  • Bergdorf Goodman
    Bergdorf GoodmanFebruary 24, 2011
    It's a BG New York City Secret! Victoria Beckham loves this uber chic and classic bar. Read more
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