Monkey Bar, Midtown Manhattan
18 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC26 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Monkey Bar earns steak and prime rib recommendations, including a diner who describes an excellent steak with memorable sides. Several also value the room and overall dining experience. Others find it underwhelming or not worth a special trip, and one has stopped recommending it because getting a table is too difficult. The enthusiasm for the room does not produce a unanimous verdict on the steak.
Address
Monkey Bar, 60 E 54th St, New York, NY 10022
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Prime rib
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/wazacraft in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025taste
Says it has excellent steaks, wagyu options and fantastic appetizers.
- Recommendsu/PhonyPapi in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026variety
Notes that Monkey Bar serves prime rib and shares an owner with 4 Charles.
- Recommendsu/bonboulash27 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026price
Recommends it for prime rib but notes it's a major splurge.
- Recommendsu/Agreeable-Orange-806 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
Names Monkey Bar as an answer.
- Recommendsu/the_chonkist in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
Recommends Bavettes sister restaurant Monkey Bar.
- Recommendsu/lucas_214 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026taste
Simply says the place is good.
- Recommendsu/Tasty-Economics2889 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024
Suggests Monkey Bar for steak frites
- Mixedu/Garconavecunreve in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026taste
Calls it a hyped spot but says the food is actually decent.
Show all 26 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Southern_Attorney852 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026taste
Says Monkey Bar turns out a great prime rib.
- Recommendsu/Objective-Two-8728 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026ambience
Considers Monkey Bar a particularly enjoyable Midtown option.
- Mixedu/lowkeymiddleweight in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026service
Says comparable food is cheaper elsewhere but praises the atmosphere and top-notch service.
- Recommendsu/rescuelullaby in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025taste
Found Monkey Bar better than a comparison dinner in food, atmosphere and service, and easier to book.
- Recommendsu/hotdogaholic in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2024
Says Monkey Bar was excellent on a first visit.
- Recommendsu/cambiumkx in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024
Suggests trying the prime rib at Monkey Bar, same owner as 4 Charles.
- Caveatu/Salty_Simmer_Sauce in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026taste
Hard pass; says the food isn't good enough to justify a Midtown trip, like an elevated chain menu.
- Recommendsu/Lumpkus in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026
Traveller picks it as an iconic, classic spot near Midtown hotels with decent food and ambience.
- Mixedu/Oriellien in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026ambience
Says the old-school New York ambience draws people more than the food itself.
- Caveatu/xx_Winter_xx in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
Found Monkey Bar underwhelming.
- Recommendsu/xunyou198 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
Names Monkey Bar with no doubt.
- Recommendsu/rebeccasngeun in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
Partner really enjoyed it; a splurge.
- Mixedu/digrappa in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024ambience
Calls Monkey Bar fine with a nice room.
- Recommendsu/thehybrid69 in r/AskNYC · Jun 2024taste
Had an amazing steak, phenomenal sides.
- Recommendsu/Suspicious-Menu-4078 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024taste
Has some great meat, worth checking out.
- Recommendsu/Royal_Potential_3299 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026taste
Loves the food and has been going since childhood.
- Caveatu/Acceptable-Ratio-219 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026
Calls it elevated chain food rather than destination dining.
- Mixedu/Bored-Game in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024wait time
No longer recommends because getting a table is impossible.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.