Restaurant

Monkey Bar

Monkey Bar is one of the best american restaurants in New York for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Murray Hill.

Murray Hill doesn't collect much editorial ink, and Monkey Bar is the kind of place that makes you wonder why critics keep bypassing the neighborhood.

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Rating (Google) 9.0
1,811 reviews
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9.0
Rating
Based on 1811 reviews
Best used for
dinner
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
Murray Hill · 60 E 54th St, New York, NY 10022, USA
Price
Good value
Google rating
9.0 from 1,811 reviews
Phone
(212) 404-0365
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What to order

Signature dishes at Monkey Bar

Truffle Monkey Bread

perigord truffles, parmesan cheese, truffle butter

King Crab Rangoon

cream cheese, scallion, sweet chili sauce

Otoro Tartare w/ Caviar

bluefin tuna belly, yuasa white soy, brown butter toast

Lobster Spaghetti

whole maine lobster, cognac, lemon, herbs

16oz Dry-Aged New York Strip Steak

42 day dry-aged, béarnaise

Why go

What makes Monkey Bar worth the move

Monkey Bar is a clean first click in Murray Hill in New York when you want a american option you can trust. Truffle Monkey Bread and King Crab Rangoon also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,811 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
9.0 from 1,811 Google reviews
Best used for
dinner
Style
American in Murray Hill
Spend
Good value

Best for

Know before you go

Google rating: 9.0 from 1,811 reviews
Price point: value
Popular dishes: Truffle Monkey Bread, King Crab Rangoon, Otoro Tartare w/ Caviar
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What diners are saying

0 diner reviews · reviewed by Carlos Mendez for Monkey Bar

Google snapshot
9.0 from 1,811 reviews
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Editorial review by Carlos Mendez
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For now, Monkey Bar holds a 9.0 rating across 1,811 Google reviews.

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Quick details

Address
60 E 54th St, New York, NY 10022, USA
Phone
(212) 404-0365
Price
value
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Google rating
9.0 (1,811 reviews)
Cuisine
American
Neighborhood
Murray Hill

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Monkey Bar serve?

Monkey Bar is a American restaurant located in Murray Hill, New York. Murray Hill doesn't collect much editorial ink, and Monkey Bar is the kind of place that makes you wonder why critics keep bypassing the neighborhood.

What is Monkey Bar best for?

Monkey Bar is best for dinner. Monkey Bar is a clean first click in Murray Hill in New York when you want a american option you can trust. Truffle Monkey Bread and King Crab Rangoon also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,811 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Monkey Bar?

Monkey Bar is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.0 from 1,811 reviews

What should I order at Monkey Bar?

Start with Truffle Monkey Bread, King Crab Rangoon, Otoro Tartare w/ Caviar and Lobster Spaghetti. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Monkey Bar worth visiting?

Monkey Bar holds a 9.0 Google rating from 1,811 reviews. Monkey Bar is a clean first click in Murray Hill in New York when you want a american option you can trust. Truffle Monkey Bread and King Crab Rangoon also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,811 Google reviews.

Where is Monkey Bar located?

Monkey Bar is located at 60 E 54th St, New York, NY 10022, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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