The Monkey Bar & Grill – American
This vibrant neighborhood haunt invites guests into a world of playful sophistication, where the sizzle of grilled calamari and the golden crunch of panko-crusted eggplant fill the air with irresistible aromas. The kitchen balances garden-fresh greens with indulgent touches like warm, pistachio-encrusted goat cheese and silken ricotta ravioli, creating a dining experience that feels both comforting and artfully refined. Whether tucked into a cozy corner or enjoying the lively buzz of the grill, diners find a seamless blend of spirited atmosphere and thoughtfully crafted plates.
Yonge Street +14164862288 http://www.themonkeybar.caRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, high-protein, low-carb, pescatarian, low-sodium, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, south-beach, low-cholesterol, zone, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, aip, renal, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the savory steak dishes, noting that the kitchen clearly takes pride in every plate served. Reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere and praise the helpful, timely service that makes for a pleasant dining experience. With its inviting feel and high-quality preparation, diners frequently recommend this spot to friends for a reliable and enjoyable meal.
Menu
Starters
- Daily Soup - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Greens Salad - $10: sun-dried cranberries, honey red wine dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Romaine Salad - $16: bacon, new potatoes, creamy garlic dressing, shaved parmesan Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warm Goat Cheese Salad - $16: baby greens, balsamic-roasted pears, spiced nuts, red onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Panko-Crusted Eggplant Starter - $16: portobello mushroom, basil tomato sauce, shaved parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spring Rolls - $10: shiitake mushroom, vegetables, hoisin sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Calamari - $19: baby greens, chipotle lime dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pistachio-Crusted Baked Goat Cheese - $15: dried cranberries, mixed nuts, honey drizzle, sourdough toast Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ricotta Ravioli Starter - $15: house-made, lemon basil tomato sauce, shaved parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angel Hair Starter - $18: grilled tiger shrimp, basil, roasted onions, tomato cream sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Starter - $18: grilled chicken, roasted onion and garlic, spinach, olive oil sauce, goat cheese
Main Courses
- Chickpea-Crusted Shrimp - $38: chipotle citrus sauce, vegetables, mashed sweet potato Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Crispy Duck Leg - $45: hoisin jus, vegetables, sweet potato fries
- Grilled Calf's Liver - $50: herb jus, roasted onions, vegetables, garlic mashed potato
- Braised Puy Lentils with Crispy Tofu - $30: portobello mushroom, spinach, vegetables, hoisin sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Braised Puy Lentils with Grilled Chicken or Shrimp - $36: portobello mushroom, spinach, vegetables, hoisin sauce
- Grilled 16 oz Veal Chop - $60: roasted garlic pommery glaze, herb jus, vegetables, sweet potato fries
- Panko-Crusted Eggplant Main - $30: portobello mushroom, baby spinach, tomato basil sauce, shaved parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Braised Beef Short Ribs - $50: roasted onion jus, vegetables, shoestring fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Roasted Rack of Lamb - $54: herb jus, vegetables, garlic mashed potato
- Pecan-Crusted Chicken Breast - $34: mustard cream sauce, vegetables, mashed sweet potato
- Grilled 10 oz New York Steak - $60: herb jus, roasted garlic pommery glaze, vegetables, shoestring fries
- Panko-Crusted Veal Schnitzel - $44: tomato red onion relish, vegetables, sweet potato fries
- Ricotta Ravioli Main - $28: house-made, lemon basil tomato sauce, shaved parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Angel Hair Main - $34: grilled tiger shrimp, basil, roasted onion, tomato cream sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Penne Main - $34: grilled chicken, roasted onion and garlic, spinach, olive oil sauce, goat cheese
- Grilled Veal Paillard - $44: lemon herb jus, shiitake mushroom, vegetables, sweet potato mash
- Fish of the Day Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Sides
- Shoestring Fries - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Sweet Potato Fries - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb
- Garlic Mashed Potato - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sweet Potato Mash - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Vegetables - $9 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
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