The Monkey Bar

The prices on the check are not the same as the menu. Cheap owners. Just change the menu. It's uncalled for to charge your customers more than what's on the menu. I have never ever seen this before. Plus the food is mediocre at best. I'll never be back!!!!

We had such a nice dinner at the Monkey Bar last night. I hadn't visited in probably ten years and I was pleasantly surprised to see all of the great updates to the patio area. Aside from the cosmetic upgrades, the thing that struck us most was how attentive all of the servers were. We had three different people stopping by our table to check on us, but they never made us feel rushed - just cared for! The sangria was really excellent - not too sweet and refreshingly bubbly - and the wings were well seasoned and could be enjoyed plain or with sauce. Portions were reasonable and the prices were too (though the current photos of menus on Yelp are outdated as of 5/20/22 and prices are higher now by about $2 per dish).

COVID-19 ReviewSocial distancing measures were taken. Plexiglass in bar area between stools, tables were nicely spread apart. Because I'm a COVID freak, we of course sat outside on the very separated high top tables. I felt comfortable there, but could tell the covered area was getting a little crowded.Waitresses had masks on, but not necessarily properly.They were all the same mask so I'm assuming they were ordered and fit too big. However, there were masks available for patrons at the door (which is an awesome touch by the way) but also made me wonder why the servers wouldn't wear the surgical masks that actually fit their faces, rather than the droopy uniform masks they were given. Menu is large, and very affordable. To me, this is just your typical Pittsburgh bar. Nice big salads, with fries and cheese, lots of fried appetizers to choose from, sandwiches, etc. Our food was pretty good, and very filling. Our waitresses were kind, and we even got to speak to the owner - who just recently purchased the place, and is making huge improvements. From our discussion, it seems as though Friday and Saturday nights get super packed - so if social distancing is your thing, this probably wouldn't be the place for you on those nights - but for a weeknight, I was happy with the socially distanced situation. Also, previous reviews stated that smoking was allowed on the patio. When we were at the Monkey Bar, this wasn't the case - we didn't notice anyone smoking. If it were, I would have been completely turned off to eat here as well. No one likes the smell of cigarette smoke while they are eating (unless you are a chain-smoker yourself) Moral of the story/aka review:New owner, has done many improvements to fix Monkey Bar up to the cool hang out it is today. Lots of outdoor (covered) seating, with heaters for colder months. May not be the #1 spot for those of you overly concerned with Covid percussions (which I totally am, but came on a weeknight and sat super far away from everyone - including the waitresses) If you're looking for good Pittsburgh bar food, on the outskirts of town, you may want to stop in and check out the monkey bar. Only recommendation that would have made me feel more comfortable would be if masks were worn properly. Also, small touches like disposable condiment cups, and throw away menus might also be something to consider.

Looking for an outdoor patio bar out in the South Hills area?The Monkey Bar has got you covered!It's 2020 so 'social distancing' is being followed with screens available to separate the tables- it wasn't busy on a Wednesday afternoon so they weren't being used. The patio is fully covered, like a comfy big back porch, with a waitress, room for a band, food, etc. I ordered the fish sandwich with fries & slaw for about $10.50. The fish was perfectly cooked, the fries crispy and the slaw creamy. My only wish is that the ketchup be kept cold, instead of kept on the railing, where it was a balmy 80+ degrees. The waitress was pleasant, giving me enough space to enjoy my lunch. BTW- There is NO smoking on the patio currently. BUT- I'd prefer it be kept smoking as my wife smokes cigarettes and I enjoy a cigar on occasion. If you're a non-smoker and a complainer- STAY THE F AWAY...!

Came here with colleagues for cocktails after work on a Friday, and the place was busy. While the inside is small and dark, I would love the outdoor "porch" space even if it weren't for COVID. We ordered food and drinks when we could finally get a server to stop at our table after the last member of our party showed up. The French fries were popular, but the wings are not as large as they used to be. Everything else was decent. I asked the server to have the bartender make me a bourbon drink, and both she and the drink were uninspired. Took a good bit of effort to get everyone else's drinks refilled. Bathrooms are downstairs, gender-segregated, and not handicapped accessible. (For that matter, there are stairs to get into the restaurant, too.) Parking is free in the lots on either side of the restaurant.

Came here for lunch today with my cousin. We got the breaded mushroom app, I got the pulled pork sandwich platter, and she got the steak salad. Everything came out perfectly! We sat on the patio which was very pleasant. Our waitress checked on us several times. Prices were reasonable. Definitely worth a visit!

Seated your kids, made us wait 10 minutes, and then kicked us out because our children are under the age of 21. i would understand if it was just the bar but we were seated at the restaurant and they refused to let us eat after 9:00 PM because the LCB was there the night prior

I had the worst service I've ever had from a bartender this past Saturday. She was very rude from the moment we walked in. She brought her problems to the bar and was very mean and not something you wanna deal with on a Saturday night. I would probably go somewhere else. If you're looking for a fun time on the weekend the food was not that good either.

Food is great, service is outstanding. Very attentive, your glass will never be empty!

This is the second time this week the tenders would not be nice to me be. I brought multiple customers from other bars.The girls that work there are inexperienced and are rude. Simply put it-- the girls egos are giant since they work with mainly men and treat girl customers disrespectfully.Nope won't go back. I had been a customer for 8 years but since new management and the new rotation of girls is frequent =nope. Ps- I am a bartender in the city. This place has gone down hill. Good luck females that tend