I met friends here recently. After the bartender was finished with one of her (25 minute, possibly longer) smoke break(s), we were able to make order food and drinks at the counter. I asked the regulars if we had offended her & they shrugged and mentioned how she was overwhelmed with the 11-ish total in the bar. Each drink order was countered with a sigh & an eye roll. She seemed to treat the regulars the same as us rookies, so there’s something to be said about that. The good part is that the wings, mini corn dogs, and mozzarella sticks were good, when we finally got them. Drinks were okay. The best bartender can make any room wonderful, while a terrible bartender can turn a great place upside down. Thanks for the glaring hate with each of our orders. The green round table edge had duct tape residue that stuck to my shirt, which is a weird stain to bring home.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Mini Corn Dogs
Tim H.
I met friends here recently (01-2024). After the bartender was finished with one of her (25 minute, possibly longer) smoke break(s), we were able to make order food and drinks at the counter. I asked the regulars if we had offended her & they shrugged and mentioned how she was overwhelmed with the 11-ish total in the bar. Each drink order was countered with a sigh & an eye roll. She seemed to treat the regulars the same as us rookies, so there's something to be said about that. The good part is that the wings, mini corn dogs, and mozzarella sticks were good, when we finally got them. Drinks were okay. The best bartender can make any room wonderful, while a terrible bartender can turn a great place upside down. Thanks for the glaring hate with each of our orders. The green round table edge had duct tape residue that stuck to my shirt, which is a weird stain to bring home.
Jay Froman
Some places never change, and that's ok! Haven't been in here in years enjoyed it very much! Relaxed atmosphere no over tones of extreme personal danger, and literally no crackheadery to be seen. Good food nice staff! Burgers are legit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Patty Melt and Onion Rings
Keshia Arland
We’ve been to the Monkey Bar quite a few times and the first 1-2 times we had a great time and friendly service. The last 2-3 times that has not been the case. There is one server who is absolutely unpleasant and flat out rude. In the last couple of interactions, she is only friendly and attentive to the regulars who know her. I am not asking for someone to be over the top nice, but asking what you want, setting it down in front of you with no reply and when you ask for your tab she takes your card, sets the paper to sign down and walks away- it’s unacceptable. I wanted this to be a normal place we want to grab drinks with friends, unfortunately I won’t be coming back.In the service industry having respect and courtesy for your customers is non negotiable.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Kenster 362
I've been here a handful of times and I've waited to make a review because I like to give people the benefit of the doubt, and second or third chances, but there's one waitress here that is shockingly rude. Unfortunately I won't be going back since it seems only the regulars are welcomed when she's there. The other two members of the wait staff that I've seen are VERY nice and I really enjoyed their service.I was hoping the monkey bar could be my new go to, but I'll have to keep searching.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
b d
Me and my wife stopped in tonight for are 1st time the bartender was nice an gave great service it was just him there food was amazing he was funny he made us feel very welcomed definitely will be coming back... for another super
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TRISTAN BOLTER
Haven't been here in a while, very cool atmosphere and great staff. Games to play and sports on the TV. Good spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jody P.
Been here before and it was OK. This time the food was absolutely terrible! Stomach ache for days afterwards. Waitress was very nice so the service was OK... But the food is really gone downhill.
Great food, wings and pot stickers, bartender was amazing she was very helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kimberly C
Cyndi was VERY rude. This is our first time here. Her responses were very short and rude. She barely acknowledged us up at the counter. She was chatty with her regulars but would huff and puff when we needed something, give us the side eye.I dont know she has regulars when she is so abrasive and short. She should not be in customer service.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Jeff P.
We came in on a Wednesday afternoon for a beer and a little bit of foodThe waitress had an obvious bad attitude as soon as we asked if we could sit downShe spent her entire time that we were there, which was three hours, talking to the regulars, ignoring most of the rest of the people that were sitting close to us The food was just OK not great. The waitress definitely bad. We thought this might be a good little neighborhood bar we decided that we will not come back
Roland Andersen
Had good drinks and good service! That means a lot to me.#4
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Brian CT
Was rolling thru town and decided to grab a few drinks and shoot pool. Place is large. Have nothing bad to say about aesthetics, cleanliness, etc..However, the bartender was extremely rude and and off-putting. The second I walked in, she was glaring at me. Eventually, she walked around the counter and stood right beside me staring up at me. It was such a weird interaction, I was convinced she wasn't actually trying to address me. Finally, she barks, "Can I help you??" before aggressively ordering me to display I.D.For the next hour or so, she was giving me dirty looks and was verbally abrasive. The tension was palpable.Mind you, I'm a polite guy. I treat service workers well and NEVER cause problems in public.I was the only person of color in the establishment, so maybe that had something to do with it? Idk, I'm not one to play the race card, but I observed a TOTAL shift in tone and energy when she addressed other customers.Needless to say, I'm never coming back here again. People who take their personal baggage out on customers is unacceptable, and I fundamentally distrust businesses that hire these type of people.
The service was excellent & the pull tabs were
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
I met friends here recently. After the bartender was finished with one of her (25 minute, possibly longer) smoke break(s), we were able to make order food and drinks at the counter. I asked the regulars if we had offended her & they shrugged and mentioned how she was overwhelmed with the 11-ish total in the bar. Each drink order was countered with a sigh & an eye roll. She seemed to treat the regulars the same as us rookies, so there’s something to be said about that. The good part is that the wings, mini corn dogs, and mozzarella sticks were good, when we finally got them. Drinks were okay. The best bartender can make any room wonderful, while a terrible bartender can turn a great place upside down. Thanks for the glaring hate with each of our orders. The green round table edge had duct tape residue that stuck to my shirt, which is a weird stain to bring home.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Mini Corn Dogs
I met friends here recently (01-2024). After the bartender was finished with one of her (25 minute, possibly longer) smoke break(s), we were able to make order food and drinks at the counter. I asked the regulars if we had offended her & they shrugged and mentioned how she was overwhelmed with the 11-ish total in the bar. Each drink order was countered with a sigh & an eye roll. She seemed to treat the regulars the same as us rookies, so there's something to be said about that. The good part is that the wings, mini corn dogs, and mozzarella sticks were good, when we finally got them. Drinks were okay. The best bartender can make any room wonderful, while a terrible bartender can turn a great place upside down. Thanks for the glaring hate with each of our orders. The green round table edge had duct tape residue that stuck to my shirt, which is a weird stain to bring home.
Some places never change, and that's ok! Haven't been in here in years enjoyed it very much! Relaxed atmosphere no over tones of extreme personal danger, and literally no crackheadery to be seen. Good food nice staff! Burgers are legit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Patty Melt and Onion Rings
We’ve been to the Monkey Bar quite a few times and the first 1-2 times we had a great time and friendly service. The last 2-3 times that has not been the case. There is one server who is absolutely unpleasant and flat out rude. In the last couple of interactions, she is only friendly and attentive to the regulars who know her. I am not asking for someone to be over the top nice, but asking what you want, setting it down in front of you with no reply and when you ask for your tab she takes your card, sets the paper to sign down and walks away- it’s unacceptable. I wanted this to be a normal place we want to grab drinks with friends, unfortunately I won’t be coming back.In the service industry having respect and courtesy for your customers is non negotiable.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
I've been here a handful of times and I've waited to make a review because I like to give people the benefit of the doubt, and second or third chances, but there's one waitress here that is shockingly rude. Unfortunately I won't be going back since it seems only the regulars are welcomed when she's there. The other two members of the wait staff that I've seen are VERY nice and I really enjoyed their service.I was hoping the monkey bar could be my new go to, but I'll have to keep searching.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Me and my wife stopped in tonight for are 1st time the bartender was nice an gave great service it was just him there food was amazing he was funny he made us feel very welcomed definitely will be coming back... for another super
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Haven't been here in a while, very cool atmosphere and great staff. Games to play and sports on the TV. Good spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Been here before and it was OK. This time the food was absolutely terrible! Stomach ache for days afterwards. Waitress was very nice so the service was OK... But the food is really gone downhill.
Decent bar. Quiet, not too roudy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food, wings and pot stickers, bartender was amazing she was very helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cyndi was VERY rude. This is our first time here. Her responses were very short and rude. She barely acknowledged us up at the counter. She was chatty with her regulars but would huff and puff when we needed something, give us the side eye.I dont know she has regulars when she is so abrasive and short. She should not be in customer service.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
We came in on a Wednesday afternoon for a beer and a little bit of foodThe waitress had an obvious bad attitude as soon as we asked if we could sit downShe spent her entire time that we were there, which was three hours, talking to the regulars, ignoring most of the rest of the people that were sitting close to us The food was just OK not great. The waitress definitely bad. We thought this might be a good little neighborhood bar we decided that we will not come back
Had good drinks and good service! That means a lot to me.#4
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Was rolling thru town and decided to grab a few drinks and shoot pool. Place is large. Have nothing bad to say about aesthetics, cleanliness, etc..However, the bartender was extremely rude and and off-putting. The second I walked in, she was glaring at me. Eventually, she walked around the counter and stood right beside me staring up at me. It was such a weird interaction, I was convinced she wasn't actually trying to address me. Finally, she barks, "Can I help you??" before aggressively ordering me to display I.D.For the next hour or so, she was giving me dirty looks and was verbally abrasive. The tension was palpable.Mind you, I'm a polite guy. I treat service workers well and NEVER cause problems in public.I was the only person of color in the establishment, so maybe that had something to do with it? Idk, I'm not one to play the race card, but I observed a TOTAL shift in tone and energy when she addressed other customers.Needless to say, I'm never coming back here again. People who take their personal baggage out on customers is unacceptable, and I fundamentally distrust businesses that hire these type of people.